15 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
1
An Railway Age editorial criticizes Britain's nationalized rail system, noting worker control failed to materialize and unions lost leadership support. It cites higher fares, no lower rates, and a 50 million pound shortfall in 1948, with private trucking rising as an alternative.
Iowa taxpayers gain more than 330000 in savings as the first World War II bond issue sold at three quarters of one percent interest plus a 2100 premium. Analysts compare to Minnesota 12 percent and World War I Iowa 48 percent, noting the bonus funds will cover several years of principal and interest without a 1959 bonus tax.
A Senate committee probing five percenters concluded after the inquiry that Harry Vaughan harmed his uniform and office but provided no evidence of criminal conduct. Vaughan called the deep freezers gifts of friendship and denied dishonesty, while critics labeled the probe bungling and corrupt.
The Cherokee Times reports a nationwide Gallup poll showing 74 percent approval for Hoover’s administrative reorganization plan, 2 percent disapproval, 1 percent opposition, and 2 percent no opinion, with 22 percent unfamiliar and thus neutral. Other editorials urge safer driving and better farm market use of corn to fix surpluses, noting cattle declines and land damage risks.
Sioux Falls and Story City editorials warn the expansion of federal power risks totalitarianism. They argue the 5 percenters face scrutiny but newcomers still need guidance in Washington as government grows unwieldy. Local voices recall small business charm amid looming bureaucratic reach.
The excerpt lists eight excuses women use when shopping, including claims about husbands, trends, and sales. It then notes Rita is expected to have a baby, likening it to the social bustle around England's heir apparent.
Rolfe Town Council of Pocahontas County Iowa passes Ordinance 58 amending a fire department ordinance and Ordinance 59 extending jurisdiction. The measures authorize regular members to be paid per meeting and per hour for fires within a ten mile radius and allow response to emergencies in surrounding towns up to thirty miles. The ordinances take effect after publication and file on record.
The article argues impatience with illness worsens tuberculosis outcomes by causing treatment interruption and deaths. It notes enforcible rest and therapy are hard but insistence on adherence can restore a patient as a productive citizen. It emphasizes there is no final victory status until full cure is achieved.
The notice identifies the Clerk of the Town of Rolfe in Iowa. It lists duties and responsibilities for town administration and outlines filing deadlines and contact information for residents seeking service or records.
An industrial brochure titled Trowa Lands of Industrial Opportunity has been placed for passenger reading on Rock Island railway lounge and parlor cars. Published by the Development Commission, it details Iowa's industrial potential and broader notes on the state's recreational and cultural life.
The Iowa Development Commission seeks two factory sites in western or northwestern Iowa. One is a small milk or cheese factory with stable operations. the other a poultry produce plant with 60 battery capacity.
The article explains that a sanatorium or tuberculosis hospital best aids recovery by concentrating on patient care and treatment. Leaving against medical advice undermines health, risks relapse, and can cause a worse breakdown, making patience essential for lasting cure.
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