Editorials on war, taxes, and highways from 1950
A reflective editorial critiques postwar Korea policy, China and Russia, and the winding path to stable government. It cites tax referenda in North Dakota and Missouri rejecting gas tax increases, then analyzes Iowa highway deficiencies and future timelines, asserting rising traffic and costs threaten consumers. Ends with a biblical verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Missouri
Russia
China
Anlyone
Iowa
BE. R. Needles
American Road Builders’ Association
Needles
New York
Col. Needles
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
Three Generations of Roes Timers Run North Iowa Shop
Bruce Cowden profiles the Roe family of Washington Iowa who have run a sheet metal and heating business on North Iowa Avenue for 57 years. Alva E Roe founded the shop in 1911, joined by son Floyd and grandson Bob, with Bob returning from the Army to lead the firm after 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minick
North
Iowa
Casey
Roes
Iowa Avenue
Ton
Roe
Washington
Floyr Roe
al Roe
Floyd
Floyd Roe
Bob
Letty
Roe family linked to Washington sheet metal and music tradition
Al Roe founded a sheet metal shop with his brother George in Washington. Rollie Roe and Floyd’s half-brother Rollie contributed to timing work and now work in the shop. Al ran a 12 acre West Main fruit farm. his son Rollie helped there. Al was a local clarinetist who started a nonofficial high school band later led by Charles Langenberg. His grandson, now running the business, also played in local bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva E. Roe
Washington
Stockton
Ill
Lena
Clinton Iown
Mr. Roe
Schneider Bros
George
Gene
Washington Street
Kiple & DePrenger
George Stewart
Stewart Hardware
Floyd Roe
Fred Franklin
Bob Roe
Job
Air Corps
Chanute Field
Illinois
Texas
Roe
Rollie Roe
Floyd
al Roe
Charles Langenberg
Kentucky Gun Duel Ends Without a Hit
In Hopkinsville Kentucky a local gun duel produced 20 shots with no injuries as participants faced off in a tense verbal dispute that preceded the standoff. No one was harmed and authorities noted the unusual outcome in the quiet town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Hopkinsville
Duel Over Coal House Ends With Fine in Court
Willie Mae Parks, 48, and R. D. Parks, 18, armed with a revolver and an automatic pistol, fired from behind buildings over ownership of a coal house. Both were fined $100 plus costs after their court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Mae Parks
R. D. Parks
Hollywood
Automatic meters replace lever operated parking devices
MAYSVILLE Ky AP drivers learned to outsmart lever meters so the city installed 50 automatic meters. The new meters prevent tapping and skimming by motorists as officials replace the old system, claiming the change will curb cheating and improve turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Korea
Gordon Dean Morris
Europe
Hitler
North Carolina
Rhode Island
God
Enoch
God Yen
del Haven
Oleo
Wilsons
Musse'mans
Sam
Nc. Loe
Pauly Club
Dot
Fuhr & Cochran
Bruce Cowden
Stewart
Pol Eco
Rutherford Food Corporation
Rm We
Evening Journal
Mur
Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Bens
Colby Longhorn Cheese
Wheaties
Campbell
Hi-Life
RED Rooster
Jar
Joan-Of-Ar
Liptons
Morton
Strong Heart
Thomassens
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!