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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1947
Page
8
Des Moines committee studies buying or building a governor's mansion with eight inspected homes and totals up to 74 000 dollars. Members consider delaying till after 1948 election due to politics and current high prices.
Fair and cool tonight with a gradual rise tomorrow. No top on hogs today.
Washington dispatch notes Iowa Governor Robert Blue reportedly plans to enter the 1948 Republican primaries for the US Senate seat held by George A. Wilson, while Fred Gilbert denies plans to run for governor. The piece also covers Wilson’s Marshall Plan tax idea, congressional hearings on highway funding, and other Iowa political moves.
The first six weeks honor roll lists students with at least a B average and four straight A’s. The November 14 operetta Julip Time presents a Dutch village market scene with cast members from Wayland, including Shirley Leichty, Dan Leichty, Lavonne Wenger, and others.
U S diplomatic officers in Washington monitor French elections to gauge if aid and non communist gains sway voters. The United States led by President Truman arranged $247.15 million in credits and gold transfers to France in the days before the vote. A tripartite commission reported France would receive £104.159 million in the initial Nazi loot gold distribution.
Harold Natchman of Dubuque was named president of the Iowa association of school boards at the closing session of its annual meeting in Des Moines. Roy Havens of Logan was first vice president, Carl Wesler of Cedar Rapids second vice president, and Harry Gross of Des Moines treasurer. A panel discussion urged aiming for 25 percent state aid in the short term with a longer term goal discussed.
The 1948 Agricultural Conservation Program shifts more responsibility to county and community committees and to farmers for soil and water conservation with reduced federal aid. Local practices may be added, funds will target small operators, and payments stay about half the cost of each practice. Farmers should begin planning with county or free community committees today.
Newark New Jersey October 18 The War Assets Administration announced a sale strictly for buyers of a pig in a poke On October 24 the WAA will offer ten crates locked and sealed with neither the combination nor the contents known The event targets select bidders and emphasizes secrecy of the items
A historical note states that nearly a third of the cost of distributing goods is accounted for by retail trade. This highlights the impact of retail channels on distribution expenses and suggests efficiency opportunities in the supply chain.
Roger Fleming of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation urged convention support for maintaining the state income tax at one hundred percent and dedicating all revenue to state aid.
The Pipe Wrench recounts a chaotic day of housekeeping and meals as a couple navigate broken appliances burnt toast spilled juice and a lost can opener. They reflect on teamwork through missteps and shared domestic life amid illness and daily chores.
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