Court decision checks Lewis as supreme court fines union
The Supreme Court upholds a defiance ruling against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Lewis is fined 10,000 dollars and the union 700,000, with a 3,500,000 charge lowered if the strike ends and terms of the injunction are met.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Justice Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Coal Association
Supreme Court
Congress
Dairy leaders push for price supports after prior opposition
Leaders of the dairy industry urge government price supports in a shift from last June when they demanded removal of controls. They faced public backlash as butter prices fell despite efforts to prop up costs, while consumer demand moved to substitutes. Wallaces' Farmer warns that stabilizing markets requires accepting lower highs to gain higher lows. Public sympathy may be limited as cities and towns reassess support amid past industry indifference.
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Washington
New York
Wallaces
Truman Receives Warm Welcome in Mexico on Visit
President Truman was greeted with a royal welcome during his trip to Mexico where Mexicans moved past past tensions. His speech urged non interference in small nations and was well received. President Aleman proposed inviting American capital to develop Mexico resources, signaling broader good neighbor relations with the Americas.
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Truman
Mexico
Aleman
Reasons for Housing Shortages Highlighted by Rock Valley Assessor
LeMars Sentinel notes editors quote Sheldon Sun editorial on Rock Valley housing shortage caused by many single occupant homes. It says population decreased since last census while housing remains tight as returning war workers seek permanent homes after wartime displacement.
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LeMars Sentinel
Rock Valley
Sheldon Sun
Senate hurdle for certain presidential appointees
Washington Evening Journal notes the Senate faces difficulty approving specific presidential nominees, comparing access to approval to a camel passing through the eye of a needle. The editorial implies a tough confirmation landscape for these appointees.
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Washington Evening Journal
Senate
More Highways Instead of Super Highways
Clear Lake Mirror discusses Edgar Dusenberg's view on Iowa roads. He argues the state favors a network of parallel paved highways over super highways to better serve farms and communities, noting multiple routes to Des Moines via highways 65 and 69 and claiming such roads bring farm to market access closer to residents.
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Clear Lake Mirror
Edgar Dusenberg
Highway Commission
Iowa
Des Moines
Mason City
Garner
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New York
Pennsylvania
Pocahontas County Treasurer Grant Reports 1946 Finances
Duncan C. Grant presents semi annual statement for Pocahontas County Iowa covering June 1 to December 31 1946. The report includes disbursements total of 1 217 778 05 and certification of accuracy dated January 24 1947.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Pocahontas
Vm Aera Ltd
Ae Rrs
General State Revenue
Wee Ne
General County
Animal Health
Fair Grounds
Court House
Teachers’ Institute
Rolfe
Laurens
Gilmore City
County Insane
Wea
Eee
Pee
Wee
Tee
County Farm
Wren
Idaho hermit aged 90 has never seen an automobile
A 90 year old Idaho hermit has reportedly never seen a car and remains unaware of what he could be missing. Despite years in isolation, neighbors note his lack of exposure to modern travel and machines.
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Grand Rapids Press
Small town papers shape community life and discourse
Senator Capper and Senator Lucas praise local newspapers as vital community forums shaping government, education, religion, and civic life. The Davenport Democrat adds a sharp quip contrasting mules and people to conclude remarks.
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Arthur Capper
America
Scott W. Lucas
Lake Preston Sat Times Reflects on Town Improvement
The column argues that a town becomes good through active citizen involvement. It praises boosters for schools, businesses, and community, urges unity, and encourages trading at home out of goodwill and shared progress.
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Lake Preston
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Time and money in pet schemes fate of wealth
A reflective piece ponders whether devoting time and money to many pet projects leads to eventual wealth or financial ruin, using a familiar pancake metaphor to illustrate risk and outcomes.
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Fonda Times
Corn Root Worm Threat In Iowa Cornfields In 1946
County Extension Director Kenneth Littlefield reports serious damage to Sac county corn fields from the northern corn root worm in 1946 and warns of potential escalation next year without precautions. Iowa State College entomologists estimate 1946 pest damage in Iowa at over 25 million dollars, surpassing losses from the European corn borer.
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Sac County
Kenneth Littlefield
Iowa State College
Iowa
Lesson from the Past warns voters against repeated tax shifts
The Indianola Tribune urges vigilance to avoid a 1920s pattern of tax cuts followed by farmer hardship, deflation, and tariff hikes. It cautions lawmakers must tax the wealthiest to fund the nation’s 275 billion dollar debt and asks voters to ensure representatives tax those best able to pay during a time of high income.
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Indianola Tribune
Congress
Typographical Errors and Their Newspaper Use
The piece notes that typographical errors appear in papers large and small and can be explained as simple mistakes. It emphasizes crediting the error and moving on, suggesting this resolves many misprints efficiently.
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Peterson Patriot
Notice of Probate for Helly B Thoren Estate
In the District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County Probate No 3155 the matter of Helly B Thoren deceased. Fred Thoren appointed administrator and qualified to administer the estate. Creditors to make payment and claimants to present claims as required by law. Dated March 4 1947.
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Iowa
Pocahontas County
Helly B. Thoren
Heiko B. Thoren
Triplets Born From Cow Spotty in Storm Lake
At Storm Lake the cow Spotty, owned by Fred Zinn, has delivered triplet calves after twice giving birth to twins. The owner hopes the three calves survive, humorously noting three of a kind could join Spotty’s two pair. Also advice on nylon stockings notes wearing cotton gloves to prevent snagging during handling.
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Spotty
Fred Zinn
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