04 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
1
Excerpts discuss European immigration helping America while cautioning on Communists in China. Officials debate U.S. aid and supervision as Nationalist forces struggle against Maoist advance in Manchuria. Editorial voices contrast voter alignments and public opinion in Iowa papers.
Editors claim advertising is essential for any business to survive and grow, with newspaper ads offering superior reach and cost efficiency. They cite Sears Roebuck and Co as a model and note a 277 percent rise in newspaper ad budgets, while stressing advertising is not a cure-all but a vital growth tool.
The article discusses how lowering sales tax on food by about 6 percent would alter revenue and highlights the upcoming legislative January session. It notes a record state surplus but warns a business slump could shrink revenues, affecting state services and expenditures.
LeMars Sentinel reports Wallace’s campaign draws little voter interest with polls showing declining support and few regions where he could reach 5 percent. The piece notes vigorous but unappealing efforts and suggests economic fallout from wartime conditions rather than party platforms.
Belfe town council met at Carniel Chambers at 7 80 p m with five members present. Minutes of prior meetings were read and approved. Bills were approved and warrants issued including water wages road repairs and library expenses. The council accepted a water main extension bid from J E Rickard Sons.
Children entering school are given tuberculin tests to detect exposure to tuberculosis germs. A positive result does not confirm disease, so chest x rays are advised to check for lung involvement. Tests can be Mantoux or intradermal injections, with the next steps depending on results.
The council motion carried with Bradburn moving and Lehman seconding to accept Reese’s bid to dig the water main ditch. The meeting adjourned upon call. N. J. Bixler, Clerk. Attested: Fred Witt, Mayor.
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