31 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
1
Three women from the C I C Financial Employees Guild handcuffed themselves to brass rails at the Brooklyn Trust entrance blocking access until police cut them free. The dispute followed the discharge of three organizers while the bank kept operating.
An editorial in the Des Moines Sunday Register argues that the more Russian spies learn in the United States, the less likely Communist leaders will challenge U.S. opposition. It contends Soviet propaganda claims of capitalist collapse rely on economic stress, and notes U.S. diplomats gather information abroad though some distrust is present in Congress. The piece warns hidden military secrets aid restraint, recalling Hitler’s spies and the North France campaign.
The Decorah Public Opinion notes floods raise Iowa awareness of topsoil loss and the need for soil building efforts. It contrasts this with Congress cuts, urging recognition of the problem. Knoxville Express recalls German starvation under wartime aims to secure food amid shortages and cites Dr Hoover’s stance.
The Hampton Chronicle notes Iowa leads in many agricultural sectors but highlights growing manufacturing. A Iowa Development Commission list cites nine world leading Iowa plants including Cedar Rapids cereal and Sioux City wind generators. Fonda Times echoes a Lincoln quote on newspaper appeasement.
A compilation of editorials argues for a hard line against Russia and calls to close ranks with Western allies. It contrasts postwar aid plans like the Marshall Plan with Russia’s alleged unwillingness to cooperate, urging decisive action and unity to counter perceived threats.
The Argus Leader notes a striking Fourth of July pattern: drownings nearly match traffic deaths. The piece urges greater public focus on water dangers alongside road hazards during holiday celebrations.
The Fonda Times notes Laurens and Newell are already conducting cooperative fly spraying with local business signups. The program is well received and expected to yield benefits far greater than costs, suggesting the community would gain similarly and bid farewell to flies.
Summertime brings swimming hiking and camping and a focus on safety. The article highlights first aid basics for vacation injuries including swimming cramps cuts bites and snake bites and urges groups to carry first aid kits and to train at least one person in life saving techniques. It warns against diving into unknown water and giving stimulants and stresses prompt medical care if accidents occur.
A University of Iowa survey of the school of journalism shows Iowa weekly newspapers badly need printing and job presses and other shop equipment. The major reason is the inability to buy new gear or parts in five years. About half of weeklies plan to buy new job presses and a third want news presses. News presses average 21 years old. job presses 25. Line casting and shop equipment are in fair or poor condition at 42 and 44 percent respectively.
County Extension Director Naylor cites a Michigan survey showing tractors cause 60 percent of fatal and 50 percent of non fatal farm accidents. National Farm Safety Week urges caution as hurried turning lifting children riding and improper PTO dismounts drive injuries.
Iowa National Guard terminates use of the word mess in its nomenclature reporting meals as breakfast dinner and supper replacing the former term in official usage. The Public Relations Office announced the change to day in Des Moines noting the adjustment affects all guard facilities and communications.
Fireworks displays at the Clay County Fair Spencer Iowa on September 13 will debut new effects developed from wartime chemical research. Aerial shells reach greater heights with comet stars. Niagara Falls Silver Flitter Fountains Giant Pin Wheels and Flying Skimmers return for the show.
More than 65 000 trees and shrubs were planted across six public shooting grounds to improve game environment. Over 20 000 are multiflora rose used as living fences and cover for quail, with ash osage orange walnut hazelnut and conifers making up the rest. Plantings occurred at Ringgold Mt Ayr Hooper Eldon Mud Lake and East Swan Lake. most stock grew at the State Forest Nursery in Ames and some supplied by the Soil Conservation Service.
High school and grade school pupils in the Knot Hole Club may attend three 1947 University of Iowa football games at a special rate. After a May Big Nine ruling the price is $1 per game, with Knot Hole membership cards required and obtainable through the school. Cards not valid for the Minnesota game November 15 but good for North Dakota State September 20 Hindis October 4 and Indiana October 11.
Local residents urged to prune overhanging branches along sidewalks to prevent debris from falling on pedestrians and causing damage to hats and heads. City advisory cites safety for walkers and shoppers during autumn cleanup efforts.
A historic note recalls Lee County’s early schooling in a log cabin at the head of the Rapids with Berryman Jennings as local schoolmaster. By 1880 Iowa celebrates literacy with 99.3 percent of residents reading, alongside 22 colleges and 10 174 schools statewide.
Fred Lageschulte was bitten by a calf while feeding a calf and injured his tongue. He required five stitches. He is not talking about the incident.
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