Senate faces choice on military aid and Europe security
The editorial urges the Senate to repair damage from earlier resistance to arms aid, backing Western defense and the Atlantic Pact. It notes President Truman and Secretary Acheson pushing compromise to unite pro China and Europe aid factions, with a Senate vote determining future funding and security strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Foreign Affairs Committee
Europe
House
Truman
Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Miami
State Achésor
China
America
Mr. Truman
Acheson
Connie Mack’s Seven Decades Shaped Baseball Legend
New York City marked 66 years in professional baseball and 49 years as Athletics manager for Connie Mack. The tribute honored his role in 1924 and 1930 world championship teams starring Lefty Grove Mickey Cochrane and Jimmy Foxx, highlighting his enduring influence on the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Cornelius McGillicudny
Connie Mack
Queen Victoria
Dodgers
Red Sox
Yankees
Lefty Grove
Mickey Cochrane
Jimmy Foxx
New York City
Philadelphia Athletics
Christian Science Monitor
Sealed Corn Deliveries and CCC Pledge Questioned
Farmers discuss handling sealed corn as CCC plans to accept deliveries. The common reply is to deliver about half, resealing the rest, raising uncertainty whether CCC will accept half of the sealed product.
Farmers warned on corn reseal and hog market risk
The article urges farmers to reseal corn now to avoid price shocks and protect future crops. It notes Wallaces' Farmer warnings on hog price support and criticizes production payment foes. Tax and assessors' rising farm values are linked to falling incomes, with advice to act to shield finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Farmfettan
Lewa
Hile Town House
Bom Va Ave Senoel
Jamaica thresher Jack McCory begins 61st season
The 61 year old Jamaica thresher Jack McCory is noted as entering his 61st season. Friends call him the “cear” of Iowa threshers and recount his use of steam power horses and gasoline tractors for motive power during his ice time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Thresher
Jack McCory
Cear
Iowa
Hayday Loss Resolved as Hog Debate on Bills
While putting up hay in spring Ernie Jensen of Jacksonville reported misplacing a billfold. He found it recently but hogs had already eaten part of the currency inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Jensen
Jacksonville
Pocahontas County Supervisors Meet July 5 1949
Pocahontas Iowa board in regular session approves sheriff and county auditor quarterly reports and county farm steward report. James & Hattie Smith cigarette permit approved. Road vacation hearing deferred to July 14. Contract award for SN-285 to Osterman & Sons approved. Extensive county claims list reviewed and paid. Local note: tales of a monkey and a goose egg gosling traded as charming rural incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Pocahontas County
J. M. Bush
G. C. Johnson
Henry Oaken
Floyd Clark
Gilbert Ellis
Johnson
Ellis
Oaken
Clark
James & Hattie Smith
Ware
Grant Township
Jonnson
Elis
Orken
State Highway Commission
Gus Osterman & Sons
Ocheyedan
Mellon
Health and weight loss guidance from diet and exercise
The article explains overweight mainly results from eating too much or the wrong foods. It compares the body to a fuel burning engine and notes weight loss comes from burning more daily fuel than is consumed. Guidance covers gradual dieting under medical supervision, choosing nourishing foods, and limiting sugars fats and starches while avoiding unnecessary health risks.
Eighteen Nominated For Permanent Agriculture District
Nineteen Pocahontas county farmers are nominated for the 1949 Permanent Agriculture soil conservation district. A judging team will review the farms in August and select three winners. Nominated: Jog Sipker Laurens Bert Johnson Laurens Elmer Petersen Laurens John Cowan Laurens Glenn Litwiller Manson W P Reinhart Havelock Dor Behrendsen Gilmore City W B Campbell Gilmore City A H Christensen Gilmore City Charles Lehnus Rolfe George Heald Rolfe Richard Vetter Manson Rey Si mson Rolfe James Jones Havelock Lucien Harryman Manson Roy Miller Pocahontas James DeWolf Gilmore City O C Schleusener and Sons Havelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Permanent Agriculture Soil Conservation District
Harry Lund
Soil Conservation District
Board of Commissioners
Jog Sipker
Laurens
Bert Johnson
Elmer Petersen
John Cowan
Glenn Litwiller
Manson
W. P. Reinhart
Havelock
Dor Behrendsen
Gilmore City
W. B. Campbell
A. H. Christensen
Charles Lehnus
Rolfe
George Heald
Richard Vetter
Rey Simonson
James Jones
Lucien Harryman
Roy Miller
James DeWolf
0. C. Schleusener and Sons
Boy Solves Laundry Mishap as Overalls Explode
Mrs. Mae Vakle of Wapello washed clothes when a pair of overalls exploded soaking her. A July fourth torpeno in a pocket was found to blame, and 13 year old Jarrett Vakle identified who tossed the garments into the washing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Vakle
Wapello
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M. RR. Soth
Robert Swan Eee
Eleoby Maren Reve
Town Press
Assocurio
Assesta
CCC
Wa Toan
Tom Agree CO
Amer
Ana
Yank
John Derry
Board Proceedings
J. M. Buen
Sess
Henry C. Oaken
Virgil Smith
Marie Pavik, Co
Harvey Nielsen
Ct Witness
Laurens Sun
Proc & Sched
Rolfe Arrow
Proce & Sched
Duncan C. Grant
Hemker’s
Viola McCartan
Fidlar & Chambers Co
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
J. G. Fogerty
Agt
prem _ Marie Pavik
F. E. van Alstine
Pers. Pond
Fergemann Co
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
A. Schott
Winegarden
Tay C. Beck
Geo. C. Buckwalter
Wm. Elsen
F. E. Grant
E. H. Prendergast
W. L. Boyd
Pauline Bentz
P.E.R.S. Fund
Fisher & Thornton
Gree
Otto Weaver
Amelia Born
H. E. Girard
E. Pike
Louise Hocking
A. Ferden
E. Ferden
Dorothy Sehett
M. Hakes & Sons
Grec
Lois
Aud
Dr. Waller White
Art Ferden
Raymond C. Huster
Margaret Stockman
R.eva
Csotrent
N. W. Bell Telephone
Netsch & Son Impu
Carlson
Hinn’s Super Mit
Monkey Business
Nels Elk Horn
Gosling
Letrzach
Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark, D. O
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist Church
Loxterkamp
M. D
Rolfe Clinic
Rolfe, IA
H. G. Frigaard
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
Relfe, Iowa
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
L. W. Feldman
Asst
R. 8. Ranney
Jones
G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate
Fuller Bldg
Harry Tyler
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