Bullitt Calls for Global Unity Against Soviet Expansion
In Readers Digest excerpts William C. Bullitt former ambassador to Russia and France urges the United States to organize the world’s free peoples to resist Soviet imperialism He argues a robust stance is essential to prevent Stalin from uniting Europe Asia and Africa for a final assault on the Western Hemisphere.
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United States
Britain
Bullitt
France
Casablanca
Dakar
Caribbean
Canadian
Panama
Plea for Starving Europeans Promoted by CARE Plan
The Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe outlines a ten dollar donation to send food woolen and cotton cloth and blankets to recipients designated by donors. Parcels go only to non Russian controlled countries and delivery is guaranteed. The appeal ties aid to halting communism as starving Europeans depend on help amid severe winter floods and frost. Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin are noted as major cheese producers.
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Cooperative
Europe
Russia
United States Lays Out World Aid Plan For Postwar Era
Editorials note Congress approved Greece Turkey aid totaling 350 million dollars for military and economic assistance. The program aims to block Soviet expansion by funding loans and grants to nations seen as vulnerable to communism, with Korea France China Japan Britain and Italy later considered for support.
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Congress
Russia
Korea
France
China
Japan
Great Britain
Italy
Stassen Opens to Second-Place on Ticket for 1948
Harold Stassen, former Minnesota governor, signals willingness to accept a second slot on the Republican presidential ticket in 1948. Observers deem his chances promising and predict a Dewey and Stassen or Van Denberg and Stassen ticket could attract a strong following.
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Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Dewey
Stassen
Vandenberg
Red Oak Building Boom Slows Amid High Costs
The Red Oak building season shows fewer permits and smaller homes despite rising need. Experts blame high construction costs, noting many families fear loss in value and prefer affordable options. The Swea City Herald also quips about Reynolds the underwater traveler and dream-like sums.
Taxed to fund the project burdens future generations
The passage argues that the plan will levy taxes on current and future descendants. It claims money will be shifted from taxpayers to others who will pay less or nothing, effectively moving funds between pockets.
There’s Never a Thing in the Paper
Mrs Grumble complains the paper should publish more news. The editor omits a bridge party, a car purchase, and family scandals due to sensitivities and debts. The piece hints at further rumors and family troubles, questioning what the editor might print next.
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Odeboldt Chronicle
Mrs. Grumble
Dairy interests object to margarine colored as butter
The Mason City Globe Gazette argues dairy producers are on solid ground opposing colored margarine sold as butter. It calls for prosecution of dishonest producers and supports the public’s right to buy oleo on its own merits without tax penalties.
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Mason City Globe Gazette
We applaud Iowa pioneers for breaking prairie and opening state
The piece praises settlers who opened Iowa through hard work without government subsidies, noting the grand achievement of forging a great state.
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Marshalltown
Go Slow With Land Wallaces' Farmer
In 1919 during the land boom many kept calm until prices fell. A few moments before land prices crashed they believed land would never decline again. We urge Wallaces' Farmer and Iowa: Homestead readers not to rush purchases. Hold steady and invest in U S Savings Bonds until the market stabilizes.
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Iowa
Homestead
U. S
Will Bring Stronger Schools
Mason City Globe Gazette notes Iowa has new school laws enabling consolidation of weak districts into larger ones to fund better schools. Surveys show financing public education is tied to district size, with Minnesota's 7,600 districts cited as examples of under-resourced units needing reorganization for efficiency.
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Mason City
Iowa labor law takes effect as unions face choices
Knoxville Express notes the new Iowa labor law is now in force and predicts unions may either comply with the legislature or risk disruption. The Humboldt Republican cites Lincoln and Dolliver praising public judgment as the people work through the issue.
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Knoxville Express
Iowa
Soldiers Bonus Law Goes To Voters In 1948 Election
The state legislature, before adjourning, passed the measure allowing a soldiers' bonus if voters approve in the 1948 election. It notes veterans should remember the path to legality rests with the electorate.
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Northwood
Five Times Five Birthday Celebrates Judith Watson
Judith Watson marked her fifth birthday at home in Bayard with five children at the table. She was born on the fifth day of the fifth month at five o'clock weighing five pounds, the fifth child of her family.
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Judith Watson
Bayard
Tragedy Near Audubon Claims Laurence Andersen
Laurence Andersen, 72, was struck and killed by a car while crossing the highway near his Audubon home last week. The incident occurred as he went to buy a loaf of bread.
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Audubon
Laurence Andersen
Health for All Preventing Disease Among Teens
Article urges parents to maintain health habits during adolescence to curb tuberculosis. Emphasizes periodic physicals and chest x rays for early detection to protect youths and reduce transmission, noting TB's high impact on ages 15 to 35 and the national benefit of eradication.
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America
USC Seeks $150000 to Aid China Rehabilitation Mission
The United Service to China asks Iowa for 150000 dollars to fund a long term Chinese rehabilitation program. Funds support education training of doctors nurses technicians and creation of medical centers and industrial rehabilitation. Every cent goes to helping the Chinese help themselves.
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United Service To China
Iowa
China
USG
USC
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In District Court during the March Term 1947 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Anna Nelson dated October 24 1940 was filed opened and read on June 24 1947. The hearing to prove and probate the will is set for 10 00 A M at the Pocahontas Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa May 22 1947. (Seal) 12 3 KATHERINE BOOZELL Clerk of District Court.
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State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
Anna Nelson
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Cascade farmer buys allegedly stolen Ford in bargain
Charles Feldman paid Henry McDill 1000 dollars for a deluxe Ford sedan with under 25 000 miles. The car was later found stolen in St. Louis and the Iowa license plates and registration stolen from Wapello. McDill remains unfound. Henry Clay proposed US purchase of all slave children at birth as a solution to the slavery question.
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Cascade Farmer
Henry McDill
St. Louis
Iowa
Wapello
McDill
Henry Clay
United States
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