Trieste Return to Italy Moves in United Front
Western powers propose restoring Trieste to Italy tying Moscow to a tight spot. If Russia blocks, anti-Communist gains in Italy rise. if it agrees, Yugoslav and allied friction risk war. The plan aligns with a broader stop Russia line and Marshall aid limits.
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Trieste
Italy
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Yugoslavia
Security Council
Free State
Tto
Czechoslovakia
Washington
Marshall
Chick Numbers Down From Feed Costs and Prices
Iowa poultrymen expect up to a 20 percent cut in chicks hatched this spring due to high feed costs relative to egg prices, per agr economicist Ralph Baker of Iowa State College. If grain prices fall, reductions may ease to 10 or 15 percent. The impact on 1949 laying hens remains unclear, with potential shift to sexed pullets possibly preserving hen numbers. some plan to buy later chicks and consider late summer or early fall chicks to supply meat when supplies run low.
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Iowa
Ralph Baker
Towa State College
Baker
Dynamite theft sparks rash of rural school explosions
A stolen dynamite cache from Madison county rock quarry has been linked to two blasts at rural schools. Boyle and Beerbower outbuildings were dynamited, with James Bussanmas Jr and Gene Bass narrowly escaping injury while investigating a nearby fire.
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Madison County
Boyle Rural School
Beerbower Rural School
James Bussanmas, Jr
Gene Bass
Rolfe councilmen seek reelection with cautious support
The text argues council members, not firmly committed to policies, should be judged by past performance and wise action on new measures, urging voters to give incumbents a favorable vote based on community benefit.
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Rolfe
Taft claims no danger from Soviet moves in Europe
The article portrays Senator Taft as an isolationist who dismisses Soviet actions in Europe while citing recent Communist reprisals in Czechoslovakia and terror tactics in Greece. It compares his stance to past predictions about Japan before Pearl Harbor and notes fears in Finland Turkey and eastern Germany under Soviet influence. The piece paints Taft as unlikely to change his views.
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Taft
Europe
Ohio
Chicago Tribune
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Albania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Finland
Turkey
Germany
Truman calls congress for limited selective service and universal training
The press and public largely approve the plan for selective service and universal military training. Some critics say youth training would be too slow for the current emergency, while Congress shows more approval for selective service and a strong, fully prepared armed forces. The Roosevelt quote and a potent air force frame the effort as essential to peace.
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Truman
Congress
Teddy Roosevelt
Big Three Main Insect Killers
Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College discusses DDT rotenone and nicotine sulfate as leading garden insecticides. DDT is cheap and effective for most crops but not on cucumbers melons squash heads lettuce and similar vegetables. Rotenone works where vegetables may be eaten without thorough cleaning and does not harm humans. Nicotine sulfate is a contact poison usable on any crop to control plant lice or red spider with proper manufacturer directions.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa
State College
Gunderson
Local Man Fights Fox After Mud Incident Near Scarville
George Grunhovd of near Scarville freed himself from mud when his dog dragged up a fox. The fox fought fiercely and Grunhovd had to strike it to end the encounter. Cheese production has lagged behind last year.
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George Grunhovd
Scarville
Mr. Grunhovd
Check Tractors To Save Fuel
Dale Hull of Iowa State College urges farmers to prepare tractors for summer to save fuel. He lists six steps including warming engine, cleaning tanks, adjusting carburetor, setting manifold heat, spark plug care, and inspecting the air cleaner.
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America
Dale Hull
Iowa State College
Hull
Narrow Escape in Quarry Injury at Riceville
Stanley Grupp of Riceville suffered a deep groin wound when a sharp stone penetrated the area during blasting in his quarry. He lost considerable blood before workers halted the bleed and rushed him to a Mason City hospital for treatment.
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Stanley Grupp
Riceville
Mason City
Three Poisons Best Against Rats Say Iowa Expert
Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College Extension says Red Squill ANTU and barium carbonate are the top rat poisons. Red Squill is safest as it harms only rats but tastes bitter and may lose effectiveness for months. ANTU works but harms dogs cats and humans. Barium carbonate is cheap but poisons all animals. Farmers meeting pond stocking specs can get help from the State Conservation Commission.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College Extension
Katherine Booze Seeks Pocahontas Clerk of District Court
Katherine Booze announces candidacy for the Clerk of the District Court in Pocahontas County Iowa. She appeals to Republican voters at the 1948 primary, asking for their vote and support.
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Clery
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Katherine Booze
County Sheriff Candidacy Declared in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Republican Heke announces candidacy for Sheriff subject to June primary voters. E R Starrry of Pocahontas is noted as a local organizer or figure in the filing.
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Pocahontas County
E.R. Starr Ry
Pocahontas
Low
County Treasurer Candidate Announces Run in Pocahontas County
Duncan C. Grant of Rolfe Iowa declares candidacy for the office of Corn Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary, addressing the people of Pocahontas County.
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Pocahontas County
Duncan C. Grant Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas County Attorney Candidate Statement
County attorney candidate F E Van Alstine of Pocahontas Town seeks voters in Pocahontas County. The message notes primaries in June and mentions the candidate's name and locality, reflecting a political notice style.
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M. R. Soth
Robert Swan
Marion Bruce
Towa
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Palo Alto
Kossuth
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State Conservation Commission
Webb’s Drug Store
Iowa State College Conservation
Mr. Farmer
Rolfe State Bank
Primarix
F. E. van Alstigy
Pocahontas, Tow
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
Iowe
Frank J. Anderson
M.D
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
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F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
Rolfe, Iowa
T. J. Raynes Insurance of
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Rail
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W. Feldman
Asst
R. B. Ranney
Jones & Office Ph
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Harry Tyler
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