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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
1
The article notes Europe regaining footing under ECA aid with increases in wheat coal petroleum ferrous metals meat and machinery. Italy shows higher output while Western Germany hits postwar records and France and others reduce dole as productive activity resumes.
The opening day shows overcrowded schools in many U S cities forcing officials to improvise space and labor costs rise. Neighbors fear dangerous street stunts by a reckless driver on main street threaten pedestrians and passing cars, calling for a police crackdown.
The Brookings Register reports 2195 strikes in the first year under Taft Hartley versus 3824 prior year, with 26,994,000 lost days, a 15 million drop. It says union growth and bargaining successes continued, suggesting public benefit and labor alignment. The Washington Evening Journal notes danger of the front seat near the driver.
The article notes Fire Prevention Week with emphasis on reducing fire deaths and damage. It cites potential savings from lightning rods and proper maintenance of chimneys and flues. It urges farming communities to improve fire safety through education and preventive measures.
A Knoxville Express town column laments weary travelers returning from vacations while the Hampton Chronicle argues against guaranteed farm prices. It proposes removing supports and paying farmers an outright bonus, noting eventual effects on labor wages and consumer costs. The Sibley Gazette-Tribune comments on Henry Wallace, southern attitudes, and racial politics in the 1940s campaign.
Health guidance explains rabies is rare but fatal once symptoms appear. It covers transmission by bite, immediate wound washing, doctor consultation, reporting to health officers, vaccination after bites, and observation of suspected dogs for about 10 days to prevent human infection.
The Pocahontas Record Democrat notes fewer marriages and divorces last year than the prior year. One divorce per five marriages is still high, with rural areas showing less divorce but rising overall. The 1941-46 period saw more divorces than the previous 14 years, and the peak may be past. Citizens in Pocahontas County do not celebrate the national divorce rate.
A local report suggests a possible connection between housefly control with DDT and a lack of infantile paralysis cases in Sioux County. The piece argues that successful spray campaigns could financially justify the effort if they prevent even a single case and protect the community from polio.
Pocahontas County Iowa board met in regular session with J M Bush O F Young and G C Johnson present. They approved military exemptions and bids for courthouse coal, approved the auditor's quarterly report, and appointed W J Lampe to the Soldiers Relief Commission. Road petitions by Bjorklund and Peterson were acted on. notices to depart served on several residents. Budget hearing held with postponement. numerous claims audited and allowed for various county offices and services.
Citizens show little interest in politics as November 2 approaches and some joke about skipping elections to avoid campaigns. A street interview reveals apathy and humor about election season.
The Cherokee Daily Times notes labor faring better than ever with fewer strikes and unemployment as arbitration rises. It compares improved labor industry relations to decades past and cites Texas 1838 independence recognition by the United States.
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