La Motta Dominates Janiro in Bronx Bout Amid Doubts
Middleweight Duke La Motta outweighed Tony Janiro and won as expected at Madison Square Garden before 14,105 spectators. The crowd saw a strong, 18th round finish, while questions swirled about district attorney and alleged rigging amid reports of a possible investigation into the fight.
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New York
Duke la Motta
Bronx
Tony Janiro
Dake
District Attorney
Cne
Ee Office
Soos, Dodgers Win Reed Series. Bruins Tie Denver Race
Baseball action features Pueblo beating Omaha 5 4 while Omaha swings past Lincoln 6 5 and Des Moines blitzes Denver 7 1. Johnny Niggeling stars for the Soos with key hits, Conroy shuts the Cards, and Warren Martin hurls six strong innings as the Bruins tie the Denver series.
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Serlon
Mike Conroy
Soos
Lincoln
Johnny Niggeling
Bruins
Warren Martin
Denver
Martin
Boars
Florida tennis star eyes up start in meet
A Florida based report notes the tennis player Lapra Lop Jakm expected to avoid defeat and meet rivals at an upcoming event. The text references Florida 8 women’s event and a pathway to a match against Boston, with local club ties and officials named in the piece.
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Florida
Lapra
Garis Dak Ty Eienold
Ign
Louis Louis Jr Born After Secret Remarriage near Chicago
World heavyweight champion Joe Louis announces birth of son Joe Louis Jr in California. He remarried his wife Marva Trotter last July in a small Indiana town near Chicago. Louis says the baby born May 28 weighs 11% pounds and hopes he becomes a champion fighter like his father. they previously divorced in 1945 and have a daughter, Jacqueline, age four.
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Mexico City
Joe Louis
Joe
San Diego
Calif
Louis
Marva Trotter
Indiana
Chicago
Jacqueline
Pearl Diver Wins Epsom Derby At 40-1 Upset
In the 168th English derby at Epsom Downs on June 7, Pearl Diver a 40 to 1 French entrant defeated rivals by four lengths. Tudor Minstrel the long-priced favorite finished fourth as Migoli and Sayajirao followed, with jockey G Bridgeland guiding Pearl Diver past Sayajirao and Migoli amid a huge royal attendance.
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England
Pearl Diver
Tudor Minstrel
Tudor Ministres
Gordon Richards
Britain
Migoli
Sayajicay
Maharaja of
Bar
Burton Purmell Batton Weighs In On Lightweight Title
Johnny Bratton the leading lightweight hopeful for Ike Williams suffered a second straight defeat to Gene Burton in Chicago. The Chicago audience of 14,000 watched Burton win a ten round decision as the $62,649 gate backed the show. Al Hostak stopped Anton Raadik in the fifth round on the undercard.
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Burton Purmell Batton
Chicago
Johnny “Honeyboy
Bratton
Ike Wiliams
Gene Burton
New York
Burton
Chicago Stadium
al Hostak
Seattle
Wash
Anton Raadik
Estonia
Derby Betting Oddity: Anonymous Indian Bets Big
An unnamed Indian at the English Derby in Epsom yesterday emptied a zipper bag containing five pound notes worth over $20,000 and wagered the whole sum on Tudor Minstre, who finished fourth. The bettor declined to reveal his name and moved between bookmaking stalls placing bets at odds of 5 to 1 and 6 to 4.
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England
Tudor Minstre
Paroled Woman Linked to Baby's Death in Gravel Pit
Miss Milas Dickson was paroled by Judge Cooney to County Nurse Elisabeth Harmick after a charge of negligently causing a dead newborn found in a gravel pit near Glidden. The infant's body was located more than a week later in Rockwell City territory.
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Doeboon
Glidden
Pesaro
Rockwell City
Audi
Dick Pea
Iosaily
Cooney
Milas Dickson
Eligabeth Harmick
Misa Dickson
Clidden
Beazley Revives Career as Braves Beat Cubs
Beazley, recalled by Billy Southworth, won his second straight start for Boston after treatment in New York. The 28-year-old veteran, once a 21-game winner for St Louis, outpitched to help beat the Cubs 6-2 and pull Boston even with the Giants in the standings. The day also featured a Long Island slate with Mize and a late Phillies rally, while the Browns topped the Yankees 4-3 and Chicago edged Washington in a night game.
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Associated Press
Billy Southworth
Johnny Beazley
St. Louis’ Cardinals
Boston Braves
Redbird
Southworth
Boston
Beazley
New York
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Howie Pollett
Willard Marshall
Mize
Walker Cooper
Howie Schultz
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Fred Schmidt
Pittsburgh
Art Herring
Hering
Schultz
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New York Yankees
Detroit
Fox
Sam Champhants
Clevelord
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Toledo Gains On Blues As Kimble Sparks Win
Dick Kimble Toledo shortstop and Earl McGowan Minneapolis pitcher both rose to stardom. Kimble hit two homers and two singles driving in six as Toledo beat St. Paul 10 to 6 to within half a game of Kansas City. McGowan tossed a one hitter as Minneapolis edged Columbus 1 0. Louisville defeated Milwaukee 4 to 1 in the other game.
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Associated Press
Dick Kimble
Toledo
Earl McGowan
Minneapolis
Kimble
St. Paul
Kansas City
McGowan
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Moore brothers released on bond in Felton death case
Council Bluffs Iowa June James C Moore and Frederick Moore both of Council Bluffs were released from jail on bonds of 1000 each. They face manslaughter charges in the death of Irvin Felton of Minden Ia following a Saturday night fight in which the Moores allegedly participated.
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Council Bluffs
James C. Moore
Frederick
Irvin Felton
Minden
Felton
Moores
Adequate Sleep Rules For Kids In Vacation Days
During long summer days, mothers relax routines as children enjoy outdoor play. The piece urges a definite nightly bedtime to maintain energy and health, arguing good sleep renews daytime energy and supports well being through vacation.
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Jersey
Dintrymen Favor Orchardgrass Clover Pasture Mix
Dintrymen favor a pasture crop pairing orchardgrass with fadina clover as an ideal soil conserving, fast regrowing pasture. Orchardgrass is a perennial bunchgrass that recovers rapidly after grazing and responds to high nitrogen levels typical beneath ladino clover growth.
Co operation housing first charter filed in Iowa
State Senator Ralph W. Zastrow filed the first charter application for Summit Apartment Co operation of Iowa City under the new co operation law. The six page filing occurred as the secretary of state’s office confirms the new statute creating cooperations. Also noted is the looming gubernatorial speculation around Gus Kuester and a favorable 50 percent boost in this year’s state income tax take, shaping debates on school aid and highway funding.
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John W. Henderson
Iowa Daily Press
Desa Moines
IDPA
Ralph W. Zastrow
Charles City
Summit
Iowa City
Zastrow
Senate
Secretary of State
Attorney General's Office
Doane College President Resigns in Crete Nebraska
Doane college in Crete Nebraska announced the resignation of president Dr George Bryant Drake. The executive committee accepted the resignation and a temporary president may be offered to Walter Cozad of Omaha a former Northwestern Bell manager aged 70 who has not yet been contacted. A committee will name a permanent successor. Drake gave only a stated desire to leave.
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Neb
Doane College
Congregational Church School
George Bryant Drake
Hugh Butler
R-Neb
Walter Cozad
Omaha
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Cozad
Thousands of Dollars Scattered Along Doraville Railroad
Four thousand dollars in currency spilled along four miles of track when a mail bag fell under an express train near Doraville Georgia. Reports of sixty thousand dollars drew crowds as post office inspectors recovered most of the money after the bag bounced under wheels.
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Doraville
Post Office
Phenolic Resin Coatings For Steel Structures Described
The article notes phenolic resin coatings resist water and moisture, serving as primers on structural steel. They are pigmented with red and blue leads and other corrosion inhibitors, used on underwater structures like locks and dams or for interior protection of water tanks.
Atlantic High School Band Classes Start Next Week
The Atlantic high school will begin summer band and orchestra sessions next week in the school band room under K. K. Hennessy. Beginners meet at 8 a.m. Monday, seniors and juniors have fixed morning schedules, city band gathers Monday evening and Wednesday, with 25 present on first session. Plans include a concert at the city park next Thursday and a Fourth of July parade invitation for the high school band at Oakland if enough members join.
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Atlantic High School
K. K. Hennessy
City Park
Oakland
Plane Crashes Into LaCrosse Cafe. One Dead
A light plane struck a restaurant and tavern on the outskirts of LaCrosse, killing the pilot Gordon Schultz, 21, and injuring an asleep man in the building. The crash sparked a fire that destroyed the structure. Authorities suggested the elder O H Schultz, owner of the restaurant, might have been the hospitalized victim.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Gordon Schultz
O. H. Schultz
Schultz
Anita-Roberta Ray Takes Office Girl Post at Magnolia Oil
Anita-Roberta Ray of Anita High School plans a Texas move to Edna to visit sister and has secured a position as office girl with Magnolia Oil Co. in Edna. The item notes her graduation this year and new employment.
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Anita
Roberta Ray
Anita High School
Edna
Tex
Magnolia Oil Co
Names in the News Chicago Court Docket Highlights Historic Figures
In Chicago criminal court clerk calls the case of Christopher Columbus Spenson as Judge Julius H. Miner notes calendar delays. The docket includes Ulysses Grant in an automobile theft case and Calvin Coolidge in a confidence game matter. George Washington remains a fugitive on a murder charge with Andrew Jackson among witnesses in adjacent proceedings.
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Christopher Columbus Spenson
Julius H. Miner
Ulysses
Grant
Calvin Coolidge
George Washington
Elmer J. Schnackenberg
Andrew Jackson
Griswold News and Visiting Relatives Highlight Summer Plans
Mrs Ida Snyder returns from a three month vacation via a northerly route along the west coast with granddaughter Karen Snyder. William R Scott and Mrs R M Scott visit Fairfield after son George, a Parsons College student, and family plan a summer here and with relatives in New Orleans. Mr and Mrs Harold Matsky of Freeport visit Meyers and Cocklin in Lewis as summer plans unfold.
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George Scott and Son
New Orleans
Harold Matsky
Freeport
Ill
A. H. Meyers
Lewis
L. A. Cocklin
Cumberland People Travel and Visit Notices
Cumberland items report Mr and Mrs Ross P Howell and son Bruce visiting their son Bill Howell in Los Angeles with friends. Mr and Mrs Vernon Weber spent a few days visiting Mrs John Weber in Bellevue Nebraska.
Allies on Eve of Trade Revival in Japan
AP dispatch reports allies nearing a plan to reopen Japan to world trade. The move aims to supply raw materials to Japan and export to capable buyers, with U S firms seeking a foothold on Japanese soil. Details on participating nations and trader quotas will follow, guiding postwar economic recovery.
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Morris J. Harris
AP Foreign News
United
G “L. Everte
Autoren
Japan
United States
U. S
MacArthur
Tokyo
Dewey holds talk with Warren on politics in general
Governor Dewey said a satisfactory conversation with California Governor Earl Warren covered politics in general. Warren again said he is not a candidate for national office though he has been floated as a possible Republican vice presidential pick. Also noted, proper timing of DDT applications has proven effective in controlling the corn borer.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Earl Warren
California
Warren
New York
Infant Sisters Die In City Hospital Nursery
In Massillon on June 7 two infant girls were battered to death in City hospital pediatrics nursery. Victims Rosemary Morton nine weeks and Diane J Brand eight weeks were the sole occupants last night. A nurse found the bodies near their cribs as a third crib was disturbed. Stark county coroner Dr Edward Reno said the injuries were from blunt force.
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Massillon
City Hospital
Rosemary Morton
Harry E. Morton
Diane J. Brand
Rites Held for Mrs Caroline Rock Avoca Funeral
Avoca mourns Mrs Caroline Rock 83 as funeral services led by Rev Joseph Gerit at First Lutheran Church. Burial followed at Graceland. Born March 5, 1864 in Scott County Iowa she married Chris Rock of Davenport at 21. The couple moved to Avoca in 1889 and farmed nearby. Survived by three daughters, 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. one sister Gustave Greve of Dixon. Preceded in death by daughter Caroline and sons Arthur and Alfred.
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Caroline Rock
Lysteran
Joseph Gerit
Graceland
Rock
Chris
Wilhelmina Rock
Scott County
Iowa
Chris Rock
Davenport
Rock Farm
John Sick
Herman Holts
Henry Dutgan
Gustave Greve
Dixon
Caroline
Arthur
Alfred
Training School records second quarter extension announced
The first quarter ended May 30 with 100 veterans completing the work at the veterans on the farm training school. Enrollment for the second quarter has been extended until June 12. Russell Horn joined the faculty to teach farm accounting, alongside Ray Gilman in animal husbandry and Harry Switzer in farm management.
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Dexter
Russell Horn
Ulty
Ray Gilman
Harry Switzer
Executrix Appointed in Staatelberg Estate Cass County Iowa
Notice in the District Court Cass County Iowa case No 6665 probate states Gertrude Stuetelberg has qualified as Executrix of the estate of F H Staatelberg deceased. Creditors must present claims per law and debtors pay the executrix. Dated June 6 1947. Attorneys for the estate are Jones Cambridge and Carl.
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State of
Iowa
Cass County
F. H. Staatelberg
F. H. Stuetelberg
Cassa County
A. O
Gertrude Stuetelberg
Jones, Cambridge & Carl Attorneys
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