What's Wrong with Housing in Postwar Market
Life magazine notes a housing shortage has ended but a lack of buyers and high costs persist. In New York 25,000 building trades workers are idle, and nationwide starts are down 13 percent from last March.
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Life Magazine
New York
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Rolfe
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Orange City
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Congress
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Roosevelt
Readers evaluate Iowa newspapers in a LeMars Sentinel survey
A Iowa Polls survey shows 44 percent of readers value general news, 21 percent editorials, 19 percent undecided, and 16 percent split among business, advertising, and columns. Over 90 percent read newspapers and 85 percent think papers aim to be fair, with few favoring sensationalism. Humboldt Republican column discusses naming labor laws after John L. Lewis and warns about power abuse.
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Iowa
LeMars Sentinel
Humboldt
David Lawrence
Lewis
John L. Lewis
Congress
Editorial Dissent on Prosperity and Education Costs
In 12 months publishers argue prosperity slipped due to greed across labor industry and landlords. Critics say high prices and rent, material costs, and labor demands reduced purchasing power and production. Comparisons show the US spends less of its income on education than Britain or Russia, urging improvement.
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Sheldon Sun
Mason City
Farmer's Best Year in 1946 Seen by Statisticians
The Reinbeck Courier notes farm statisticians say 1946 was the farmer's best year yet with income about two and a half times that of 1939. Farmers anticipate possible price drops but few are unprepared, citing cash reserves and land paid for. The community feels better positioned for a price recession than in past eras.
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Reinbeck Courier
Open Shop Knoxville Express Vision for Freedom at Work
The piece defends the open shop as better than a closed union shop. It argues workers deserve freedom from racketeers and Communists within unions and claims justice harms only the offending party while most workers are innocent.
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Knoxville Express
America
Health for All Good Habits
The article argues that establishing sound health habits in childhood reduces future struggle with bad habits and supports lifelong well being. Regular hygiene, outdoor play, nutritious diet, and periodic medical checkups act as practical health insurance, aiding early disease detection and treatment.
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In District Court Pocahontas County a will of Anna Nelson deceased dated October 24 1940 was filed June 24 1947 with a hearing at 10:00 A M. on the day to prove the will. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament. Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court. Notice also of appointment of executor and executrix.
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State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Anna Nelson
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Executor and Executrix Named for Hauck Estate in Pocahontas
On June 8 1947 i District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County appointed G C Murray and 182 Marie Wiegman as Executor and Executrix of the Haigh M Hauck estate both deceased of Pocahontas County Iowa Creditors are asked to prove claims and file with the Clerk of the District Court
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I. District Court of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Haigh M. Hauck
Pocatas County
Towa
G. C. Murray
Marie Wiegman
Hattie M. Hauck
Gains in Iowa Business in April 1947
University of Iowa officials report April 1947 shows broad gains over April 1946 in farm prices 50 percent public building contracts 24 percent industrial payrolls 23 percent bank debits 18 percent retail sales in joint stores 14 percent and employment 1 percent. Losses include residential building contracts 61 percent residential permits 36 percent and total building permits 21 percent. Justice, though due to the accused, is due to the accuser also.
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Iowa
Pry George R. Davies
University of Iowa Bureau of Business
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