07 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary text reports wartime shifts and political disagreements within military and civilian departments. It mentions cabinet-like factions, opposing viewpoints on war effort goals, and the difficulty of coordinating plans across regions. The piece hints at budget and welfare debates shaping policy directions.
The report notes optimistic livestock production trends with hog price supports discussed and a 5 percent larger pig crop. it also covers Senate approval of a resolution for investigating all federal judges to assess competence and fitness, a move the author criticizes as potentially generating broad distrust. It mentions a 30 day delay urged for calling up doctors who served in World War II to prioritize deferment considerations and prevent service disruption.
A fragmented survey report notes morse examiners, a county council, and state health officials. It references appointments, counting of examiners, nursing positions, and related payments with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
The article reports on quail population changes in the southeast range. It notes open counties showing heavy quail presence, while deer numbers have thinned in recent years.
The State Conservation Commission approves a 35 day migratory waterfowl season in Iowa starting at 12 noon October 20 through November 23. Daily shooting hours run from sunrise to sunset after opening day. Bag limits include four ducks per day with a four bird possession limit after opening day and a single wood duck possession limit. Goose limits are four with up to two Canada geese or similar species. the bag may be blue or snow geese or a mix. Coot or mudhen limit is ten.
Despite a drop in civilian staff from 897807 in May 1949 to 754339 by May 31 1950 the Military Establishment still had one civilian for every two uniformed personnel. The Byrd Committee and Hoover Commission deem the ratio too high.
The text notes that doctors and other medical professionals could be asked to serve with little warning, potentially disrupting both their personal practice and the life of the nearby communities relying on them. It highlights the strain and impact of sudden deployments on local health care.
Mr Link advances a safe walking program to find the safest route to school. The plan favors routes with few street crossings and active crossings protected by police or safety patrols. Parents should accompany children until the route is learned and trusted.
Mr and Mrs J M Brady of Seymour learn their great granddaughter Susan Sweely three of Illinois was found safe after seven hours missing. The child was found around 2 a.m. asleep on a haystack with two dogs guarding.
A Hoover Commission Task Force report notes that about 85 000 tanks were produced in World War II, yet by war’s end the Army could only account for 16 000. The remaining 9 000 tanks had disappeared, raising questions about postwar accounting and inventory controls.
Longtime clothing merchant Guy Hinkley ends a 53 year career with 38 years serving Eagle Grove. He retires from his store after decades in the local garment trade.
The navy introduces the USS Newport News as its most completely air conditioned fighting ship.
Officials outline hunting seasons with opening dates for squid and rabbit season starting September 15 and the squirrel season to begin in November. Daily hours run from 5 am to 6 pm with no shorting hour restrictions and a bag limit of 12 for all squirrels and rabbits.
A district court notice lists numerous plaintiffs and defendants including Martha Dowell and Katie Woxson as well as several Munson Peterson and Teigland family members. The document references a civil action with multiple spouses and single persons, naming Beatrice Wonson Anka Winson Kirchner Truix Kirchner Lars Teig Lard and others as part of the proceedings in Pocahontas County Iowa. The list includes many paired spouses and individual parties across extended families.
Under the last will and testament of T. C. Lowery deceased, L Peterson and Jeanette, Barbra Ramsvik Nor Heim and Lauritz Ramsvik Norheim, Lowerys Amanda and Ole Lowery, Barbra Rame Sande, Larsande, Anna Rame, Bergeth Rame, Velida Rame Paulson, Jo Ann Teig Land, Gertrude Peterson and unknown claimants pursue rights to parts of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 22 and part of Lot 14 of Auditor's Plat in Pocahontas County Iowa, describing a 9 rod by 6 rod parcel to the sum of the estate.
Petition filed in Pocahontas County Iowa seeks to determine the plaintiff's right to the South Half of the Northwest Quarter Section 22 Township 93 North Range 32 West and part of Lot 14 Auditor's Plat unplatted portion Sec tion 4 Township 92 North Range 31 West. Clerk's office on file.
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