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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
1
The federal public works program cuts 700 million dollars, delaying many Iowa road projects while Rolfe to highway 38 paving stands as a rare summer completion. Local politicians had pressed for the project for ten years, but broader budget reductions hit road spending and contracting.
Drew Pearson column quotes Gen Mark Clark describing American soldiers as occupation emissaries of democracy in Austria. He says their presence aids understanding between Allied nations and will prepare soldiers for postwar civilian life and improve English and communication.
The article asserts that Japan, under American occupation led by Gen. MacArthur, is transforming into a true democracy. It notes elections with 27 million voters, women’s participation, cultural shifts toward American customs, and praise for American occupation as beneficial and humanitarian.
The Gallup poll shows Governor Dewey of New York with 42 percent vs. Stassen's 25 percent in the Republican 1948 race. Dewey’s strong New York showing and possible November re election boost his national chances. Stassen could gain but the outlook for him remains uncertain.
A shopper alert notes delays in a nylon order and suggests trying the song South of the Border Down Mexico Way as an exchange. The brief reads like a quirky instruction from a store or newsletter and mentions an exchange policy.
Humboldt Republican reports Union Labor calls for inspecting employers' books to see if profits are fair and to seek a share of profits or losses. The piece argues management, not workers, drives success and condemns penalizing workers for others' mistakes.
Youth interest in merchandising wanes as schools offer distributive education programs with government support. Half the day is academic study, half on the job learning retail trade to prepare high school students for future stores. The trend toward professions threatens future small business staffing.
The article notes that most accidents are caused by local drivers who rush short distances and feel pressed for time, rather than careful tourists.
Jim Hill argues America needs more log cabin presidents to reflect common roots and understand everyday problems. He suggests hospitals could host log cabin lie detectors to nurture future presidential candidates born in humble beginnings. The idea is satirical yet critical of elite detachments from average citizens.
Sioux City Journal argues western powers risk delaying peace by allowing Slavic bloc talks. It urges a time limit on delays to prevent new conflicts and advance fair settlements. The piece questions allowing others to hide breakthroughs in nuclear energy and bomb manufacturing behind stalled negotiations.
A Washington Evening Journal note reports a friend who shed 24 pounds through simple exercise. He shakes his head at extra food and urges restraint to keep weight down.
Hampton Chronicle hints at a case against Judge Grund alleging improper conduct. The piece accuses him of inviting a damsel to drink wine in his office and dining with her, questioning why a judge would keep alcohol at work and warning against such behavior.
The Kansas dry law is lampooned as a joke yet its consequences appear real with lists noting counties lacking inmates in jails poor houses and penitentiary representation. The Humboldt Republican cites this critique alongside a Stalin broadcast claim about Russia defeating Japan.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports President Truman faulting Congress for increasing the budget while noting that much of the appropriations are merely “available.” He argues Congress should stop spending by reducing available billions and not blame deficits on Congress alone.
Rabies is not confined to summer. it can occur any time. Dogs may carry the virus after a bite, and immediate action is vital. Wash wounds, call a doctor or health department, and consider Pasteur era serum if the bite was from a potentially mad dog. The dog should be observed, not killed, to determine risk. early treatment may prevent the disease.
The bite of a mad dog is particularly dangerous on exposed areas such as the face, neck, and hands, where injuries are more severe and infection risk higher.
A midwestern school superintendent sat beside a kindly elderly woman who offered his seat. Their chat touched on the prospect of a future downturn, with the woman recalling a previous recession that hit hard as unemployment rose.
Mrs. Gerald Hoepner of Reinbeck asks what happened to her gold fish bought in Waterloo. She found the gold fish missing on arrival, and the next day the bowl contained 18 fish including the black tropical and 12 young ones.
A farmstead cleanup is advised to reduce hazards and prevent mishaps. Clearing debris storing tools and organizing pathways may lower risks for workers and visitors on rural properties. Prioritizing safety measures could prevent injuries and losses.
World Food and Emergency Food Council secretary general Dennis says the world food shortage will last beyond 1946 crop harvests. Diets remain meager for children and the elderly, so U S and Iowa households should maximize canning and storage to aid needy families. Local action to organize canning centers and preservaries for schools and communities is essential.
In Storm Lake a dog known as Slugger dodged an execution attempt at a slaughter house. He escaped as a sledge swung, then fled for 14 days with nights on the run and a 24 mile swim across Storm Lake before a posse with .30 caliber rifles finally brought him down.
An elderly farmer visits a South Carolina banker to settle his mortgage. When praised for debt clearance, he says he is paying debts because they are the only things he can buy now and still get value from his money.
The article criticizes Russia for obstructing peace efforts and expanding territory. It argues diplomacy is exhausted and accuses Russia of grabbing small nations as its landholdings grow, reflecting a hostile stance toward work peace.
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