10 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
1
In Pocahontas Humboldt Palo Alto and Kossuth counties readers with a glimpse of a local concert by Rolfe and Des Moines Schools under Miss Wvonne Osking. The article urges lively audience response and explains proper applause and support for young musicians.
President Charles E. Wilson of General Motors offers the UAW a two year contract with a 3c hourly raise now and a future raise tied to the cost of living, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages may rise or fall with CPI changes, with a 5¢ cap on deductions and no ceiling on increases. John Livingston of the LAW signs on, stressing price and profit stability as the union seeks wage contract stability after a costly 113 day strike.
In Denver Justice William C. Douglas outlined a program to combat Communism. He argued Communists struggle against a progressive democracy and rejected branding reformers as Communists. He warned their tactics aim to seduce Liberals mislead conservatives and confuse the public.
The War Memorial Chapel at the unfinished Washington Cathedral will house the only permanent National Roll of Honor. Servicemen and women from all U S wars are eligible at no cost. Over 18,000 names from every state plus Alaska Hawaii and the Canal Zone have been enrolled.
Chief E. B. Hansen of the Fort Dodge Navy recruiting office announces distribution of American Area and Asiatic-Pacific Area medals to eligible navy veterans. Qualified service dates span December 7, 1941 to March 2, 1946 and December 7, 1941 to November 8, 1945 for the different theaters. Vets must present original discharge or release orders and separation notice at Room 35, post office, to receive medals. Office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm daily and 8 am to 12 noon Saturdays.
The Soil Test Survey committee for Pocahontas county met Friday evening June 4 and approved a county wide soil test survey. One farm per township will be sampled by volunteer technicians who will collect soil tests and management history for sending to the state Ames laboratory.
Rosemere Farms marked 50 years with an auction of 51 cattle totaling 77 975 dollars. The top animal, a heifer, sold for 6 200 dollars.
Arlene and Judy Anderson of Graettinger acted as a family in a gasoline and matches mishap. Arlene's clothes caught fire and the seven year old peeled off the blazing sweater, potentially saving her life. She remains hospitalized with a chance of recovery.
A drought left Dallas Center residents anxious as the town water supply remained low. The local school well is now tied to the mains but pressure stays below normal. Meanwhile a first wave assigned to peacetime overseas duty has been sent to the Navy Public Relations Office in San Juan Puerto Rico.
The 1943 crop losses in Iowa due to poor drainage totaled 400000 bushels of corn 20000 bushels of soybeans and 50000 bushels of oats with most damage in the Clarion Webster soil area north central Iowa Pocahontas County in that area says Dale N Goodell county extension director Additional losses stem from alkali rims around poorly drained pockets Some pockets can be drained economically by tiling according to C H Van Vinck agricultural engineer at Iowa State College Drainage advice covers tile line failures sealing of soil over tiles outlet planning and ditching as needed to speed water removal and protect roots and soil integrity
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