U S loan to Greece seen as bulwark against communism
The Let to Write bulletin critiques U S State Department shifts toward Britain in Greece. It argues loans to Greece and Turkey, supervised by U S representatives, defend against communism and prevent America from entering a third world war, while criticizing isolationist tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude R. ‘Cook
U. S. State Department
Greece
Richard
John Bull
Congress
United States
U. S
Britain
Europe
Middle East
Turkey
Father Flanagan on Juvenile Crime Reforms and Causes
Father Flanagan of Boys Town argues juvenile delinquency is a national crisis rooted in home life and societal neglect. He urges shifting from punishment to rehabilitation and cites family breakdown, neglect, and poverty as core causes, stressing the need for moral rebuilding and community action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Father Flanagan
Omaha
Benjamin Franklin
Congress Debates School Lunch Budget Cuts
Wallaces Farmer notes dairy groups press congressmen as House Budget Committee plans to cut 75 million dollars for next year's federal school lunch aid. Deficiency risks ending lunches in Iowa by April 1. critics cite child hunger and farm support. Harvard economist Black estimates 100 million program could yield 100 million in child benefits and boost farm income by 125 million. Watch your congressman's vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
House Budget Committee
Iowa
John D. Black
Harvard Economist
Ways to Maintain Soil Fertility for High-Yield Hybrid Corn
Wallaces' Farmer reports F. W. Parker of the U S Bureau of Plant Industry estimates 15 bushels per acre more yield requires 30 pounds more nitrogen per acre. Iowa corn now uses 160000 tons more nitrogen annually due to hybrid efficiency. Practices include growing legumes with lime and phosphate, incorporating crop residues, applying manure, and using nitrogen fertilizers to timely supply soil nitrogen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
F. W. Parker
U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry
Iowa
Five Steps to Save Small Town Agricultural Service Centers
Lyon County Reporter highlights a March 1947 Better Farming Methods article urging small town leaders to act. It calls for an appraisal of wealth, a development plan, a program to raise farm income, and employment for surplus farm labor to curb urban migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Rock Rapids
Town and Rural Leaders Align for Changing Times
A dialogue between town and rural leaders signals ongoing cooperation as communities adapt to evolving conditions. Both sides emphasize staying well informed and coordinated to meet future challenges.
End of Iowa One Room Schools Draws Near
The Cherokee Times notes the decline of one room schools as consolidations spread in Iowa. From 9 358 remaining in 1980 to 6 700 last year, most with under 15 pupils and many under 10, highways and state pupil transport aid boost large schools. The Marathon Republic adds a satirical headline about a traffic stop and a mule feather joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marathon Republic
Workers Aim High Not to Hinder Government
The Knoxville Express argues that diligent workers deserve freedom to pursue jobs without union interference. It criticizes portal-to-portal pay claims and closed shops, urging government to support productive men and oppose what it calls un-American socialistic dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
Benny Learns Numbers in Family Exchange
A mother guides Benny in counting while his father praises his effort. Benny answers seven plus four as twelve, and papa notes he missed by two. The light domestic moment highlights early numeracy and encouragement inside a family.
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Benny
Papa
Richest and Safest Circle Across the Nation
Babson casts the heart of the midwest as the nation’s wealth base and safest area. He sketches a circle passing Sioux City Springfield Illinois Fort Worth Dallas Texas and east of Denver Colorado, arguing the region would be the safest theater in a new war.
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Rock Rapids
Roger W. Babson
Sioux City
Springfield
Iil
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas
Denver
Colo
Babson
Middle West
Mid-West
Flowers bloom as January warmth reveals snowdrops
In Audubon Ida Reynold notes the unusually warm January weather coaxing spring flowers, with a bell shaped snowdrop reported blooming before the approaching blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Ida Reynold
Influenza history and prevention through vaccination
The article discusses the 1918 flu pandemic, its mortality impact, and the rapid spread of influenza. It explains incubation, symptoms, and the importance of isolation, especially for the elderly and children, plus the role of vaccines as a preventive measure and the family doctor’s guidance. It also covers windbreak planting tips and soil considerations for evergreens and temporary shelter options.
Plan Windbreak Weather-Ready Farm Guidelines
County extension director Max O. Naylor advises farmers to plan windbreaks now with evergreens as the most effective choice. Plant after frost departs, but first decide placement to shield buildings from north and west winds. The optimal protection zone runs 100 to 200 feet leeward of the trees, avoiding structures in this band to prevent snow buildup and barriers to airflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O. Naylor
Naylor
Spring Burning Unwise for Iowa Farmland and Wildlife
The Conservation Commission warns Iowa farmers that spring fires damage pasture and timber. Burning in winter or spring reduces grass production by 52 to 71 percent the following year and harms nest sites for rabbits and ground nesting birds. John Wakefield offers safety steps: burn on calm days, avoid hot periods, prepare a fire line, burn small piles, move fuel to minimize flames, burn with the wind and downhill, stay until out, and check the field next morning for complete extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Commission
Iowa
John Wakefield
Pocahontas County Official Newspapers Appointed for 1947
Pocahontas County supervisors appoint four newspapers as official papers for 1947. The Pocahontas Record-Democrat Laurens Sun Fonda Times Rolfe Arrow will each receive two thirds of the publishing stipend per agreement among publishers. The session proceeded in the Supervisors Room at the Court House in Pocahontas Iowa on January 7, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
G. C. Johnson
O. F. Young
J. M. Bush
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
Laurens Sun
Fonda Times
Rolfe Arrow
County Board Proceedings Review in Pocahontas Iowa
The Pocahontas County board, by motion of Young and Bush, approves notices and appointments. Mitchell is warned against residency in Pocahontas County. Salary increases for clerks and officials are approved, along with farm bureau financials and bond approvals. Drainage District 8 benefits are assessed by appointed commissioners. Gilchrist is named Justice of the Peace for Center Township and band approval follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Bush
Charles P. Mitchell
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Seco
Farm Bureau
Oliver C. Leith
A. T. Burkholder
Swan Lake Township
J. A. Rowat
C. A. Carlson
Messer Leith
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Si Schrage
Chicago
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Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
H. G. Frigaard
Frank J. Anderson
M.D
T. D. Jones
Rolfe
Carl J. White
SOWA
T. S. Clark, D. Q
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Auto Bonda Kennedy
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
W. Feldman
R. B. Ranney
Rea. Ph
Guy Smith
Real Estate & Insurance
Faller Bldg
Harry Tyler
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