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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
1
The Arrow lauds Rolfe town leaders for water supply improvements after investigating options. Council contracted for a deep well, selected site and financing, promising ample mineral-free water before winter. They also built a fire truck garage, cleared Main street, and performed routine duties capably, earning resident praise.
Bevin proposes redistributing Fort Knox gold to aid Britain and other nations, arguing gold reserves back currency. Economists say recovery hinges on increased production, not gold, with Marshall Plan aims to stimulate output via long term loans and selective imports while restricting unnecessary goods.
Indications last week suggested prices near a peak with most items holding steady while margarine and fats drop. Buyers strikes in some cities and a congressional probe into monopolistic controls may influence the market. A continuing supply shortage and high incomes sustain demand.
LeMars Sentinel notes August weather was near record highs and dry but not the extreme. It recalls 1986 and 1938 stats while Iowa eyes fall rains. The piece ends with a jab at teaching methods and student engagement.
The Creston News-Advertiser notes drivers ignore centerline paint marking unsafe passing zones, highlighting safety concerns and rising tolls for unsafe driving.
Mason City Globe-Gazette argues the Taft Hartley act limits union political activity only in campaign contributions, removing unions from financing political influence while preserving rights, and contends the fuss misrepresents the bill as stripping free speech.
The piece argues constant wage increases without higher production show cockeyed foolishness and warns labor tycoons and bankers risk a shared delusion of grandeur, predicting a hard lesson will correct the course.
Knoxville Express argues leaders must be free of outside taint to sustain decent unions. It warns labor struggles trace to communist leaders and urges unions to confront the public with clean hands.
Sheldon Mail argues tax payment consumes much of workers time and money. Citizens sweat days to fund taxes and other levies, while higher costs in goods and rent shift more tax burden. The piece criticizes elected officials and calls for better school instruction in grammar and handwriting.
U S exports have fallen 19 percent since May amid dollar shortages abroad. Australia joins Britain and France in banning 32 imports from washing machines to tires. Analysts advise individuals to cut nonessential spending and invest in U S bonds as prices rise.
The hue and cry over the Taft Hartley act will gradually fade as labor discovers that it can function very well under the new law. Labor is acting just about like capital acted when the Wagner act went into effect but, like capital, it will discover that most of its fears are groundless.
Congressmen face waste claims while a proposed 37.5 billion dollar federal budget dwarfs spending in World War I. Rep Herter cites only one of over 1 000 civilian bureaus proposing real economy. Also, a Madisonian note questions state fair spending on Sally Rand.
In a debate across Iowa papers, the Mason City Globe-Gazette argues wages in the United States buy more than in communist Russia, questioning union support for communists. The Swea City Herald mocks fashion trends, while the Algona Advance notes resistance to cutting the income tax and warns about the Farm Bureau’s growing political influence in the state legislature.
The piece argues that artificial rain over a small area is impractical as rain is quickly absorbed. It notes Iowa farmland prices rose to an average of 157 dollars per acre for the six months ending June 1, eight dollars higher than December 1946.
The piece argues that tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death among young adults and urges parents to take protective measures. It highlights education, laws, law enforcement, and opportunities as supports, while stressing vigilance to prevent TB infection in children.
R E Rhoades head of the Motor Club of Iowa urges motorists to lock cars even when parked to cut juvenile delinquency and car theft. Washington reports nearly two thirds of those arrested are minors and interstate thefts hit a high in the year ending June 30 1947 with FBI recovering 12324 stolen vehicles.
County Extension Director Max 0. Naylor warns Iowa seed salesmen claim resistance to corn borers is largely false. Planting date and fertility affect infestations more than seed resistance. Farmers should choose strong stalk and shank varieties. the 1946 Iowa Corn Yield Test bulletin will list best adapted seeds for Pocahontas county.
The article emphasizes strong health habits and regular checkups to prevent tuberculosis. It notes transmission requires prolonged contact and urges periodic chest x rays, community involvement, and urging neighbors to act, warning that 53,000 Americans die annually.
Industry reports show rising adoption of straw as a raw material across multiple sectors, indicating a shift toward more sustainable inputs. Producers cite cost benefits, improving supply chains, and enhanced bioresource utilization.
The Independent School District of Gilmore City Iowa announces a public sale starting at 2 pm on September 27. The sale will auction the schoolhouse and equipment located on the Southwest Quarter of Section 25 to the highest bidder.
Lake Township Pocahontas County and Weaver Township Humboldt County property sales will begin at 2 pm on Saturday September 27. Properties include schoolhouses and equipment located at the southwest corners of sections 18 15 13 and the northeast corners of sections 9 and 18 with payments in cash and deeds by special warranty. Belva Wolcott secretary of the Gilmore City Ind School District announces the sequence and terms.
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