Analyses of vote patterns in the 1948 election
The piece notes labor's objection to Taft Hartley as a leading reason for the Republican upset while detailing regional shifts. It cites Dewey gains in New England outside two states, Middle Atlantic, Michigan, and Indians, with labor as a major bloc. It also mentions farmer support flipping in the Midwest due to price support doubts and critiques of party leadership and policy.
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New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Middle Atlantic
Michigan
Dewey
Middle West
Truman
S0th Congress
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Great Plains
Oregon
Joseph Martin
House
Ives
New York
George D. Aiken
Old Guard
Senate
Itate
Hunter Chief faces grand jury over payoffs
House Un American Activities Committee head E Parnell Thomas faces a grand jury on charges he paid a housemaid and a clerk with government funds and had the checks endorsed to him. He argues immunity, while the probe exposed political aims and limited impact on removing leftists from government.
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E. Parnell Thomas
House Un-American Activities Committee
Thomas
Truman
House
Will Marshall Plan Help Win Peace or Not
The LeMars Sentinel notes after election time the United Nations progresses slowly due to Russia and satellites vetoing peace moves. It argues Communism gains in Europe and questions the value of ongoing Marshall Plan aid in Greece and China. It warns that without visible results Americans may question global aid while prices fall.
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LeMars
United Nations
Hitle
Russia
Thed
Europe
Marshall Tan
Greece
China
Guerrill
United States
Drift to Gillette Wins Large GOP Victory in Iowa
The Kossuth County Advance notes a Republican landslide for Gillette as voters soured on Truman era policies. It recalls Gillette's senate record earning Iowa approval despite national Democratic drift and past bipartisan admiration during court battles and Roosevelt purge.
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Kossuth
Gillette
Supreme Court
Senate
Persistent and Dumb Box Elder Bug Commentary
The article ridicules the box elder bug as dumb and useless, noting its nuisance value on windowsills and clothing. It criticizes DDT as ineffective, says only beheading via hand or swatters work, and laments the pests’ persistence and resilience.
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Sioux County
Wrong Number Causes Clergyman's Widow to Read Belated Telegram
In Sibley the widow of a clergyman received a telegram meant for a business associate who had traveled to California. The misdelivery occurred because two local men shared identical names. The note stated Arrived safely heat terrific, causing unexpected confusion for the parishioner's widow.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
California
Pacific Coast
Weak bridges threaten Iowa highways in aging system
The Clarinda Herald Journal notes bridges built 25 years ago fail to meet modern truck and traffic demands. Replacement is costly and slow, so the highway commission should inspect and brace bridges, while the state must limit heavy loads until fixes keep pace with transit growth. Atlantic News Telegraph adds farmers worry over cribs for bumper corn storage.
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Clarinda Herald-Journal
Iowa
Highway Commission
Atlantic
Nws-Telegraph
Remembered Mrs. J. E. Colby Receives Surprise Roses
A Lake Mills resident Mrs. J E Colby received a large bouquet of beauty roses from Sam Sollid of Conrad Montana to honor 50 years since he began schooling in America under her as a teacher. Sollid, now a wealthy rancher, was a 12 year old immigrant Norwegian boy whose schooling began under Mrs Colby and remained his only formal education.
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J. E. Colby
Lake Mills
Sam Sollid
Conrad, Moni
America
Colby
Collision injures finger in corn picker incident
Roy Glenn of near Le Mars had a finger caught in a corn picker last week. His wife drove to town and collided with a truck en route. No injuries were reported. Mr. Glenn eventually reached a doctor.
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Roy Glenn
Near le Mars
Mr. Glenn
Don Johnson Sustains Severe Burns In Stove Fire Accident
Don Johnson of Rock Rapids was severely burned after grabbing a can of gasoline while attempting to light a kerosene stove. Investigations indicate accidental ignition caused the injuries.
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Don Johnson
Rock Rapids
Two ministers free a 30 pound coon in hunt
Rev. Frank Deaver and Rev. D. D. Harner found a large coon in a hollow tree near Fredericksburg while seeking squirrels. They captured the animal, then released it unharmed.
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Fredericksburg
Frank Deaver
D. D. Harner
Death at Granville Area Silo Claimed Pete Bindner
Pete Bindner aged 68 of near Granville died while unloading corn. Authorities say he was found dead in the silo pit with conflicting notes whether a machinery accident or heart attack led to the death.
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Pete Bindner
Granville
Jefferson airport to upgrade with 35000 program funds
The Jefferson airport will start a 35000 improvement program soon. The airport commission has funds to match a 17000 federal grant through farming operations on airport grounds.
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Jefferson Airport
Airport Commission
Cancer to Claim Millions if Death Rates Persist
The American Cancer Society warns cancer could claim 18 900 000 lives of the present US population if current death rates continue. Separately Chicago is noted as the world’s largest marketing center for grains due to its central position near grain producing regions.
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United States
American Cancer Society
Chicago
Health for All Colds
The article notes common reactions to sneezing or coughing in crowds and describes why people move away to avoid catching colds. It emphasizes caution and the desire to stay healthy in shared spaces.
Decorah youths escape stalled car before fast Milwaukee train
Four Decorah boys jumped from a stalled car moments before a Milwaukee passenger train struck the track. Lloyd Holven drove the car and the youths leaped clear with seconds to spare. The incident ends with a reflection on striving and faith attributed to Lincoln quotes.
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Decorah
Milwaukee
Lloyd Holven
Proposal Opens With Congresswoman About Bills
A playful quip suggests a spouse might run for Congress to advance legislation. The speaker admires the wife for her skill at introducing bills, framing the idea as a light political joke.
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House
Understanding The Common Cold And Its Spread
The article explains that colds affect all ages, cause coughing and sneezing, and can lead to serious illnesses. It notes that colds are viral and highly contagious, spreading via droplets when a sick person sneezes or coughs. Preventive tips include rest, good nutrition, fluids, and staying home at first symptoms.
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