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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
8
WASHINGTON Aug 19 UP selective service officials say the first men drafted under the peacetime system likely won’t be in uniform before Nov 1. Registration begins Aug 30 and the October draft call is expected around Oct 1 with 60 days needed to process draftees through pre induction steps.
An ad by GEO. L. McDANIELS, druggist, touts TE-OL foot antiseptic with 90 percent alcohol. Claims rapid germ kill within an hour and promises a $5 refund from any druggist if not satisfied.
The timetable would allow men who turn 26 before November 1 to become draft proof, even at induction stations. Officials estimate about 109,000 men reach 26 monthly but only 583 would be available for service, while youths turning 14 could offset the loss.
The assessor argues that hiring a professional outside firm to assist in and supervise real property appraisals ensures fairness and speed. They compare it to hiring an experienced engineer for major projects and claim outside appraisers reduce suspicion of favoritism in valuations.
Russell Plager of Morrell Packing spoke at the Washington Rotary Club on property valuations and the role of appraisals in tax bills. He also discussed meat supply, pricing, and the packing industry's functions from farmer cash markets to pharma supplies, stressing production and fair treatment in assessments.
Officials express confidence that after completing the county property appraisal, taxpayers will pay only their fair share of taxes with minimal protest. The statement emphasizes accuracy and taxpayer justice in the valuation process.
To save wear on buttons and garments and avoid cutting wringer rolls with broken buttons, button each garment and turn it wrong side out before putting it into the washing machine.
United Press reports widespread meat strikes led by housewives across the country. New York tenant groups join with 150000 Metropolitan area members, Cincinnati, Dallas and Minneapolis activists organize brief boycotts while Texas cities report mixed sales. Congressmen Celler and Marcantonio back the effort as a tool against packers monopolies. Previous 1939 action cut meat prices from about 60 to 40 cents.
Iowa population reached about 2,592, 800 on July 1 1948, up from 2,591 000 on July 1 1947 per state vital statistics figures. Births outpaced deaths by 39 000 last year with 65 000 births and 26 000 deaths, while outmigration of youths offset some gains.
The text argues forests are living, replaceable resources rather than finite deposits. It emphasizes sustainable use, noting that unused forests are merely storage while properly managed forests continually produce new wood as a renewable supply.
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