30 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
1
Rates listed for Pocahontas Humboldt Palo Alto and Kossuth Counties per year and six months. Elsewhere in the United States price is three dollars per year and two dollars and twenty five cents for six months.
Five experts from the Federal Reserve system and others analyze Soviet data and find official statistics inflate Russia’s industrial output. They estimate 1936 88 output at about one third of the U S and say national income only returned to 1913 levels by 1934 with 1938 at 50 percent above 1918. The current five year plan targets 1940 levels while U S output vastly exceeds Soviet.
John Lewis blasted the AFL council for opposing government action on the anti communist affidavit under Taft Hartley. Delegates voted to abolish vice presidents to dodge legal responsibility and chose Daniel Tracy to head the council, while Lewis lost influence.
The Hollywood communist inquiry by a congressional committee draws crowds to watch accused figures. The mall of subversive charges continues with little solid evidence, and even groups like the Daughters of the American Revolution remain uncharged.
Editors warn that door to door peddlers pose risks as they pose as factory representatives. Some are honest but many racketeers exploit housewives who never receive magazines or repairs. They urge caution and insist on verifying identity before trading.
A reader recalls the shift from dinner to lunch meals and laments a noisy restaurant with a loud jukebox radio and pinball machine four feet away, challenging conversation and quiet dining.
Washington readers hear that labor chiefs call Taft Hartley the slave labor law while rank and file show little knowledge of its provisions. Polls reveal unions resist finance reports and 60 day strike notice, yet public views align with these terms when explained. Fonda Times notes Congress and others run other people’s business.
Marcus News argues Western Europe endures long turmoil while Americans fear lethargy and dependence in contrast. Christian Science Monitor notes stark difference between meatless days in America and breadless days in Europe, underscoring shared food scarcity concerns.
Federal census figures show Iowa lost 200000 farm residents from 1900 to 1940 with an estimated 32000 moving to California between 1935 and 1940. Population growth since the last count came mainly from cities as farm migrants seek higher wages in industry. The Davenport note recalls longer Sunday drives to church as urban sprawl expands.
The Rock Rapids Reporter urges caution as corn picking begins warning that hasty operation can cause severe injuries or loss of fingers or an arm. It stresses pausing work to prevent lifelong harm and suggests delaying harvest if safety is at risk.
First graders discuss Halloween themes and create black cat pictures while learning poetry. Students plant soybeans and walk to observe leaves. Janet and Karen Conrad move to California this week.
This week second graders created Hallowe en designs and stories then studied seed dispersal in science. A Thursday field trip revealed various seeds with milkweed seed drawing the most interest. The class begins a farm unit and plans a classroom farm, visiting a classmate’s farm home Friday.
Kenneth F. Neu, director of Iowa safety division, cites Indiana’s Safety Responsibility Law as reducing accidents and removing unsafe vehicles. He notes many irresponsible drivers become pedestrians and predicts Iowa will see similar results after October 1.
A quote on the value of facial expression over clothing notes that what you wear most is your expression, which costs nothing yet defines daily presentation and impact.
The article notes asthma is a bronchial disease causing difficulty breathing and possible heart strain. It stresses early medical advice, accurate diagnosis, and identifying the allergy or trigger, with treatments including avoiding allergens and hyposensitization.
Iowa State College announces a winter 1948 herdsman course from January 5 to March 20 with a second term planned for winter 1949. Eligible farm boys age 16 with 8th grade completion may request admission forms from the Registrar Ames. Housing is tight. students should arrange registration and housing promptly. Further details are available through the county Farm Bureau.
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