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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
1
The article notes that the promotion of war bonds has created a lasting habit of buying government savings bonds. It cites Iowa ranking third in the nation for bond purchases as evidence of high income and intelligence. Citizens save now in anticipation of future cash needs.
Iowa hunters and fishermen back a license price increase to fund the fish and game conservation program. A random poll of 10 000 card recipients returned 2 300 results showing 70 percent support, with regional splits from 74 percent in the northeast to 56 percent in the southwest.
Lou Gardner critiques social security in Left to Write arguing that many capable individuals perish under insufficient incentives. He notes W A Sheaffer as an example and warns against assuming all failures are laziness. The piece stresses a need for fair support as most people work for others and create wealth for the few despite hard work.
Editor comments on European actions as a potential stage for another war and questions why food and funds sent abroad are criticized while officials discuss conflict. The piece argues a peace conference should not become a forum for choosing sides while global suffering persists.
The Brookings Institute report to the state interim committee suggests abolishing the homestead tax exemption. Proponents argue the exemption supports homeowners with limited means and should remain. The old age pension law, enacted near the same time, is also praised and unlikely to be repealed.
Secretary Byrnes, in a Stuttgart address, outlined U.S. plans for Germany, signaling a shift from Roosevelt era attitudes. He promised Germans a chance to rebuild their country but warned they must not threaten peace again.
Ninety percent of Iowans expect higher living costs in coming months, while 8 percent foresee about the same and 1 percent anticipate lower costs. The Iowa Poll surveyed a representative cross section to gauge personal cost expectations ahead.
Opinion notes Germany must pay indemnities and cede territory to earn admission to peace-loving nations, urging Byrnes and UN associates to uphold the plan. A local quip defines a pedestrian as a man with a wife two sons three daughters and one automobile. A Main Street car near-miss sparks a jokey rematch remark.
Knoxville Journal reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower during a Boone visit urged peace and learning to get along with people and with Russia noting the need for steadfastness in American principles while navigating Moscow's tactics and Tito's Yugoslavia role. The piece emphasizes US patience amid perceived near insults from Russia and allied leaders.
Editorial urges immediate weed control along highways and railroad rights of way to protect hay fever sufferers and improve scenery. Calls for planting blue grass and clover on Highway 10 shoulders to outcompete weeds and prevent next year’s growth. Warns that delay increases erosion, traffic hazards and unsightly scenery.
More than four million home oil burners are in use across the United States, all installed after 1920, reflecting rapid adoption and expansion of oil heating in domestic homes.
The article stresses tuberculosis as the deadliest disease for ages 15 to 35, affecting all groups and families. It notes it is curable but requires long treatment and urges young people to form healthy habits to build resistance and reduce infection risk. It emphasizes prevention and early health practices.
The text urges 8 to 10 hours of sleep and nourishing meals including meat greens fruits and cereals with milk. It emphasizes washing hands before meals and periodic physical exams with a chest X ray to detect tuberculosis early and begin treatment promptly. Regular exams in youth improve long term health outcomes.
Iowa State college entomologists report severe corn root worm damage across the state. County extension director Max Naylor urges crop rotation to prevent future losses, noting many fields show poor ears and heavy silk feeding by adult pests.
County Extension Director Max O. Naylor warns that certified Clinton oats will be available only through the county committee assigned to handle requests. He warns against buying from others offering Clinton or Clinton-like oats at high prices. With shortages expected, farmers should use Marion variety seeds resistant to Helminthosporium blight until Clinton oats increase.
The University of Iowa football squad progresses under Frank Camdea and Joe Sheeketski as Dr. Eddie Anderson misses practices after an appendectomy. Players sighted include backs Bob Smith Duke Curran Dick Hoerner Louis King Russ Fletcher Bob Sullivan R M Smith Dell Bartells Bill Gallagher Emlen Tunnell and John Tedore with linemen also noted.
Fragmentary text mentions Tony Harold Shawn iere Ba Joe Grothus and other names among a squad on W number land, with references to major lie and Ra Dave Day. Details missing. cannot confirm event, date, or organization.
Dr Ralph Ojemany announces the Radio Chily club unit of Iowa and two other state regions will broadcast daily programs. WSUI Iowa State College stations will air Thursday at 2 305 for the home and community iment effort to aid child welfare. Iowa City will provide details for enrollment and questions.
Dr Elmer J Peterson is appointed the new dean of the University of Iowa College of Education succeeding D Packer who resigned to become chancellor of the Oregon system of higher education He is noted for work in public school planning organization and teaching personnel Since 1924 he has served as acting dean at three intervals and was born in Essex Fifty Hourly rates and weekly wages in petroleum refining exceed those of 27 other major industries according to a recent survey.
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