Rev Green Attacks U S Morals After US Tour
London's Rev Bryan Green claims American college morals are depraved after interviewing 300 students at the University of Iowa. He cites a sociologist and alleges high rates of premarital sex among students, criticizing English hypocrisy amid wartime racial fears and interracial birth rumors.
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Opportunities In Nursing Profession
The Iowa State League of Nursing Education promotes nursing careers amid acute shortages. Nursing offers humanitarian drive and secure status as a Registered Nurse with potential specialties in hospitals, public health, military service, or private duty. Training costs about 800 dollars for three years with room and board. starting pay is 175 to 200 dollars monthly, rising to 325 to 450 dollars.
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
Iowa State League of Nursing Education
Iowa
Veterans Hospitals
Iowa Nursing Schools Open for Applicants in Good Standing
Editors note that 29 Iowa nursing schools accept applicants in good standing. Applicants should be within four months of 18. Harriet Lingo at 501 Garver Building Des Moines provides comprehensive nursing literature for the profession.
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Iowa
Harriet Lingo
Garver Building
Des Moines
Iowa Farmers Boost Bond Purchases in 1947
Wallaces' Farmer notes Iowa farmers bought more U S Savings Bonds in early 1947, accounting for 3.84 percent of national bond sales while Iowa income represented 1.75 percent of the United States total. The bulletin highlights bond virtue and strong farm values. Iowa's 209 409 farms are valued higher than the combined farms of 11 New England and mid-Atlantic states.
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Wallaces
Iowa
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Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Henry Ford’s lessons for American youths echo hard work
Davenport Democrat notes Henry Ford’s call for youth to pursue hard work, smart thinking, and a drive to create or reduce costs. It emphasizes that great achievements exceed a 40 hour week and may require hands-on effort, with rewards for innovation and humanity.
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Henry Ford
America
Labor holiday costs and impact on Iowa politics
The LeMars Sentinel notes labor demonstrations cost workers $150,000 to $200,000 in wages and disrupted essential services for over two million Iowans. It argues the stoppages harmed organized labor’s image and likely swayed House votes against labor legislation.
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LeMars
Educational Job for the Future in a Rapidly Changing World
President Hancher of the State University told Des Moines that future education must fit youth and returning adults to a swiftly evolving world. He warned that without new teaching techniques, people will be left behind as progress advances by leaps and bounds.
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Hancher
The
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Des Moines
Education for All Faces New Challenge in State
A speaker argues that earning a portion saved cannot assure financial security and insists modern education must be continual learning in and beyond school. He urges state institutions to provide a method for this evolving education concept, a major task for leaders.
Laws Cannot Prevent Crime Without Honest Enforcement
A Knoxville Express column argues that laws alone fail to deter crime and that genuine enforcement is needed for issues from drunken driving to alley cleanliness, urging officials to apply existing laws consistently.
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Knoxville Express
Wallce hailed as brave crusader amid Greece Turkey aid debate
The piece credits Mr. Wallace as courageous yet notes risks in arguing abroad when losing support at home. It argues that most observers see Congress backing Truman Van Denberg policy and predicts large majorities approving aid to Greece and Turkey, countering claims of public opposition.
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Congress
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Iowa Legislators Resist Party Pressure on School Aid
Humboldt Independent notes Governor Blue avoided harm from pushing lawmakers to fund schools. It says Republicans in the legislature rebuffed control attempts, asserting representatives serve county constituents first and foremost.
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Iowa
Advise Germination Test For Soybeans
County extension director Max O. Naylor urges germination testing amid seed shortages and quality concerns. He recommends simple on farm tests using sterilized sand in a wooden box and counting germinated seeds, or sending samples to the Testing Laboratory at Iowa State College for purity and germination results in about a week. A representative sample from all bags or bin spots is essential.
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Max O. Naylor
Naylor
Towa State College
Fuel loss high if carburetor not set right
County extension director Max O. Naylor notes farm tractors waste 8 to 25 dollars yearly due to poor carburetor settings. With fuel making up about 40 percent of operating costs, correct adjustment saves money. signs of rich settings include black exhaust and sooty spark plugs.
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Max O. Naylor
Carburator Tune Tips For Efficient Tractor Use
Agricultural engineer Dale Hall of Iowa State College notes warming the engine to 165 degrees gasoline or 195 degrees tractor fuel is essential before adjusting the load mixture via the no load trial. Hull advises retarding spark, tightening the load valve until slow, then opening until smooth, applying load, and correcting with small adjustments to avoid cold engine waste and high fuel costs. Overload, overspeed, worn parts, low radiator temps, and improper intake temperatures also affect efficiency.
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Dale Hall
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineer
Hull
Odd Team Uses Bull As Draft Animal In Iowa Farmland
Frank Walters of Nora Springs needed two teams last fall but had only two horses and a mule. He trained a two-year-old Red Poll bull to harness and worked it beside a mare. Walters reports the bull broke quicker and easier than a horse and the unusual pair hauled, threshed, and picked corn.
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Frank Walters
Nora Springs
Mr. Walters
Streptomycin Seen as Aid Not Cure for Tuberculosis
Health experts caution streptomycin is not a substitute for proven TB treatments. While it may suppress the disease, it has not eradicated tubercle bacilli in humans and should be used with bed rest in hospital settings for four to six months. Patients progressing with established methods should not rely on the drug or expect miracles.
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Rock Valley
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Civilian Production Administration
Youth Nominated To Attend Camp For 4-H Convention
Delmar Johnson of Pocahontas and Phylis DeWolf of Gilmore City are chosen to represent Pocahontas County at the state 4-H club convention camp June 12 to 15 at Camp Mitigwa Boone. The camp covers wildlife conservation soil conservation fur bearing animals weeds taxidermy and related topics. Phylis DeWolf 17 is Garfield Gleaners member and has six years in club work.
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Delmar Johnson
Pocahontas
Phylis DeWolf
Gilmore City
Pocahontas County
Mitigwa
Boone
Local Club Historian and Leader Honored
Delmar, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Tohnnoy, serves as Grant Guides boys club president this year and holds the vice presidency in the county organization. He is described as a hardworking member in the local club office.
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Ang Wity
Effect of Sowing Date on Oats Yields in Iowa
Experimental results reported by Dean Kildee at Iowa State College show optimum oats yields when sown April 1 to 20. Yields drop for sowing April 21 to 99 with good results up to May 10. May 1 sown oats show no weight loss. after May 1 weights fall 1 to 5 pounds. Clinton oat growers advised no benefit from sowing more than 2 bushels per acre. Also notes a Waverly Girl Scouts babysitting bureau raising funds for transportation to Des Moines for the May convention.
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Dean Kildee
Iowa State College
Waverly
Gir
Des Moines
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