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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
1
A visitor to Brighton Florida describes Seminole clothing as vivid patchwork skirts, bright capes, and extensive beadwork. Women maintain traditional dress, wearing beaded collars and distinctive hair coverings, while men adopt simpler garments with modern trousers.
Former General of the Army George C Marshall succeeds James F Byrnes as secretary of state in January 1947. He faces tough tasks shaping postwar treaties for Germany and Austria and negotiating with Russia while maintaining anti Communist stance. Observers see potential political boost for Truman in reconversion period.
Congress would trim about 12 billion from the 1944 federal payroll of 41 billion, with Rep. Taber saying 1,000,000 workers could be cut without harming services. Labor reform proposals by Sen. Ball and Rep. Case seek injunctions against strikes, liability for unions, and limits on closed shops, while the first annual economic report under the 1948 Employment Act urges tax stability and wage reform.
Washington reports marriages and births reached record highs in 1946 largely due to returning war veterans. Population expert Guy Burch says the rise is temporary and will recede after a peak, with births up about 1 percent from 1943 and family size steady at about 2.2 children per American family.
A mixed set of vignettes shows late diplomas awarded after long delays. Elmer Nolte finally receives a Lewistown High diploma from 1889 flood interruption. Penn State extension lessons reach a student enrolled in 1908, and George Austin earns a late diploma after 30 years. An elderly San Francisco shopper seeks a long-delayed silver boat return, a New Rochelle rider recalls a ticket from 1898, and a 77-year-old Australian veteran receives a WWII era medal awarded 66 years late after protracted government action. Also, a 1930 Borell shipping-charge claim is finally settled after 16 years due to routing issues.
Mobile resident George Howe known as Dad Howe finished a two month 504 mile trek from Savannah to Mobile. He plans to reach Los Angeles by September 21 for his next birthday. Howe travels with a Little wagon labeled California Bound and lives in an army pup tent, sleeping under a rock only five times since departure. His goal is to test an elderly man's endurance and visit a grand nephew in Los Angeles.
BERWICK ME A former Colorado cowboy now tends a herd of chinchillas valued around 1000 dollars each. Clifford H Wilson and his wife started the chinchilla ranch three years ago and have grown the herd to more than 160 animals. Some pairs have been sold to start other ranches. The animals feed on dried grasses berries and nuts. Wilson keeps a dozen goats as well.
In St Paul Minnesota veterans officials report 1600 Johnsons listed versus 9680 Johnsons and 5600 Andersons in the region. Petersons and Smiths each number about 3300, with the Jones clan noted as prominent in local farming communities.
A live owl was hidden among stuffed birds at James Kromar's tavern in Chicago. The creature perched on the cash register, then blinked and hooted, startling patrons who fled. The owl was later sent to the Anti Cruelty society.
In Denver a blind news stand operator Melvin Wasson recounted a man giving him a counterfeit four dollars as repayment for a prior dollar, admitting the bill was a five. Wasson said that if you trust people they are honest, noting the odds favor honesty by most.
Mrs. Elizabeth Doyle, 74, bedridden in Riverside, cooks from her bed using strings to latch doors and a nearby electric stove. Abag and table hold food and ingredients. she preserves fruit, sews and crochets in afternoons while a district nurse dusts and helps every other day.
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