26 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
1
Government estimates project a record corn crop of 3.506 billion bushels, wheat 1.284 billion, with oats barley and rye also rising. Oversupply risks loom as animal numbers falter, possibly triggering price supports while exports grow but may falter abroad.
The National Safety Council reports about 100000 Americans died accidentally in 1947, 2000 more than 1946. Home accidents led with 34500 fatalities, while 52300 were in traffic and 17000 in occupations. Disasters claimed 550 in Texas City, 167 in a Texas Oklahoma tornado, 114 in Centralia mine blast, and 198 in air accidents. Rural traffic deaths reached 20800 and city traffic 11400.
In June 2009 personal income rose to a historic rate of 211.9 billion dollars, according to the Commerce Department. The report notes inflation pressures as the economy continues to turn despite rising earnings and ongoing economic strain.
The department of commerce reported personal income rose in May with a 2.3 billion dollar jump in wages and salaries in June. The increase reflected fewer major strikes, third round wage boosts in durable goods sectors, and higher livestock prices received by farmers, contributing to the overall May to June rise.
A national Youth Month urges every family to recognize the role of home in preventing juvenile delinquency. It highlights the need to address school and church failures, housing, and shifting ethics, announcing September as Youth Month with media support from Theater Owners of America.
In London Mrs Fannie Blankers-Koen the Dutch track star who won four Olympic gold medals relaxes at home after her athletic career. Edwin G Chester in Oakland pleads guilty to killing a 850 pound heifer in a livestock case. Diane Janakos in Chicago accuses her husband of cruelty in a divorce over hair pulled from her head. Draft boards face questions about social and marital status in a long questionnaire.
Washington analyst recalls Alfred Bilmanis Latvia’s diplomat in exile, the Latvian state in Soviet hands, and the Baltic 4-H ties. He notes the Baltic republics, amber craft, and a hope for freedom as Soviet schooling pushes militarization and political control in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
In a candid talk with Tommy Armour, the famed Scot who won major titles, golf is crowned the toughest due to mental and nerve strain. He argues physical pain in football or boxing is milder. golf’s yips and endless self‑punishment test a player's nerves far more.
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