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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914 notes a business founded in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and decades of successful operation managed by members of the J. H. Lighter family.
The Federated Labor Legislative Council urges Gov. Blue to convene a special session to address housing. protests rent inflation and slum conditions, supports federal housing programs, and opposes delays by conferences. It warns lawmakers may back rent controls, while building material shortages require national action and removal of prefab construction bans.
NAM urges removal of price controls to restore free competition while high tariff advocates push for limited foreign goods. The piece notes US policies toward USSR, Manchuria, Iran, and Turkey, highlighting Byrnes and Vandenberg positions, UNO sanctions, and concerns about Soviet advances and influence.
Emmetsburg Reporter notes steep building costs and shortages harm construction. Experts warn millions in fire losses threaten homes and property, urging stronger fire prevention as replacement costs soar and many structures may be lost. The piece emphasizes urgency for safer practices to protect lives and assets.
A fragmented Arnhem era note discusses living standards in small towns versus big cities and war impact. It cites Kanawha Reporter observers on cash flow, and compares prewar expectations with postwar realities, referencing United States bank data and county development.
A fragment hints at labor strife and the idea that groups able to strike by removing two workers per week could leverage higher pay. The text suggests labor racketeers, deaf ears, and continuing year round work as a stance.
President Truman aims to ship more food to Europe causing tighter feed supplies on American farms. Last year large wheat use and livestock feeding will shift this year to new wheat and fewer wheat by products. The corn situation raises concern for farmers as well.
The passage stresses confidence in defeating Germany and Japan while urging Congress to slow rapid postwar demobilization. It hints at caution in shifting policy as the Allies plan future care and strategy after the war.
The article argues everyone should guard health and support public controls to prevent disease spread. It emphasizes science, community responsibility, and the need for safe water, pasteurization, and regulations to protect public health from epidemics and typhoid.
A statewide Iowa Poll shows 75 percent of respondents favor using captured Japanese warships to test atomic bombs on naval vessels. The poll asks if blowing up damaged Japanese ships would demonstrate bomb effectiveness. The State Department has said most Japanese fleet will be scuttled, prompting calls to convert ships for tests. no tests have occurred.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate efforts to repair a building and harmonize structural elements. Mentions immediate funding needs, animal-related observations, and a count of events or sections affected during a 1946 run. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a night scene with a black jack reference and a color phase of feck an animal noted as mel and tack, lacking coherent events or clear identifiers.
A fragment from a historic newspaper notes a new figure in an old debate. It mentions a theory and a weekly publication, with unclear author and date details. The readable bits point to retrograde scholarship and evolving ideas in historical method.
Guy E. Mack of Storm Lake declares candidacy for State Senator in the Fiftieth District subject to Republican voters approval in June primaries. Guy G. Butler of Rolfe announces candidacy for State Representative in Pocahontas County subject to Republican voters in June primaries.
Senator J P Miller of Humboldt announces his bid for the Idaho? wait no 50th district Senate seat representing Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties subject to Republican primary in June. Miller has served four terms in the state legislature as representative from Humboldt county. J F Miller Humboldt Iowa.
Henry C. Oaken of Palmer announces candidacy for Pocahontas County Supervisor term starting January 2, 1947 on the Republican ticket in the June primary. F. E. Van Alstine of Pocahontas seeks reelection as Pocahontas County Attorney on the Republican ticket.
Duncan C. Grant of Rolfe Iowa declares candidacy for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary. He outlines commitment to fiscal oversight and public service, urging voters to consider his experience in county financial matters.
In the District Court of the State Town Pocahontas County Probate No 3027 notice appoints an executor for the estate of Martha Lowery. The proceeding grants authority to manage assets and settle claims under state law. A separate item notes a rail car stabilizer development claiming up to 200 percent comfort improvement in tests.
FE. R. Stahly announces candidacy for sheriff of Pocahontas County on the Republican ticket subject to voters in the June primary.
A candidate declares intent to seek the office of Sheriff in Pocahontas County subject to the will primaries. The announcement signals the start of a campaign for the county law enforcement post.
A short political notice urging Republican voters in Pocahontas County Iowa to support Katherine Boozell for county clerk of the district court in the June 1946 primaries. The note expresses appreciation for the vote.
Kenneth Graybill, while preparing to skin a hog in Schaller, was bitten when the supposed corpse jerked. The hog snapped at his hand, nearly severing the end of his right finger, which a physician reattached in hopes of regrowth.
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