Kraschel Speaks for Co-operatives in Iowa Nebraska
Former Iowa governor and farm credit administrator general agent N G Kraschel told an all co op meeting in Harlan that co operatives fill a vital economic need but warned against expanding into unnecessary fields. The gathering drew 150 representatives from 44 cooperatives in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
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Harlan
N. G. Kraschel
Iowa
Farm Credit Administration
Omaha
Nebraska
Kraschel
Truman urges peace time bill for consumer credit controls
President Truman proposes Congress pass a bill to extend wartime consumer credit controls in peacetime. He says he will end current regulations if Congress does not act, noting the rules set down down payments and installment terms for items like household goods, refrigerators, and cars. Eccles presented the letter to the House Banking Committee.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Marriner
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Ecccles
House Banking Committee
Civic Music Association Formed for Cass County
A Cass County civic music association is formed to pool memberships and fund concerts. Membership drive runs the week of Oct 20 with no new charges beyond existing dues. Artists of international reputation will be engaged for at least three concerts per season as budget allows.
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Cass County
American prisoners return to Mannheim jail after escapes
Four American GI prisoners, heavily shackled, were returned to the army jail in Mannheim. A suspected ringleader failed to escape and attempted suicide three times last night. They were placed in solitary confinement after a four day spree of violence and robbery in the American and French zones of Germany. Card of thanks follows.
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Mannheim
Germany
Army
Robert Schulz
Davenport
Schulz
California Local News Briefs and Visits
Mrs. Mattie Viersen of San Bernardino visits nephew Jake Martin and family in Lewis with relatives in Cumberland and Atlantic. Mr. Edward Bopp Jr. and son of West Palm Beach plan two weeks with his parents at 206 East Fifth Street. The Atlantic Woman's club flower show is postponed due to cold wet weather and will be rescheduled. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eyer of Brunswick Neb. visit Pollock family at 506 Laurel Street. Eyer attends Omaha Methodist conference as lay delegate. Several Omaha residents are fined in Atlantic for speeding and related offenses. others pay fines for license and stop-sign violations.
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California
Mattie Viersen
San Bernardino
Cal
Jake Martin
Lewis
Cumberland
Atlantic
Florida
Edward Bopp ,Jr
West Palm Beach
Fila
E. J. Bopp
East Fifth Street
Home and Garden Department
The
Atlantic Woman's Club
Kenneth Eyer
Brunswick, Neb
Scott Pollock
Laurel Street
Eyer
Pollock
Omaha
Severe Rain Triggers Flood Warnings Across Iowa Regions
More than four inches of rain drenched parts of Iowa, with Ottumwa reporting the Des Moines river within its banks and a nine foot stage. The barrage pushed June totals to 8.47 inches and year-to-date to 21.49 inches as floods spread from Nebraska to Des Moines area. Officials prepared for further moderate overflows, while Ottumwa assists residents with boil-water laundry restrictions and ongoing relief efforts.
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Lamont
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Fort
Iowa Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Missouri
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Sidney
Chadron
Weather Bureau
Tracy
Eldon
Churchill better after hernia operation says doctors
London reports Winston Churchill, 72, who had hernia surgery yesterday, "had a good night and his general condition is quite satisfactory." No further complications noted as the former prime minister remains under care.
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London
Winston Churchill
Former Iowa congressman dies at 90 in New York
William Raymond Green 90 former Republican congressman from Iowa’s ninth district died at his daughter’s summer home in Bellport New York He resigned in 1928 to join the United States Court of Claims and later served as a district court judge in Audubon He chaired the House Ways and Means Committee at his appointment and authored many government articles.
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Bellport
N. Y
William Raymond Green
Iowa
Green
United States Court of Claims
Dow City
Audubon
Expel 23 Agrarian Members From Bulgarian Assembly
Sofia June 1244 The grand national assembly expelled 23 Petkov Agrarian party lawmakers who opposed the communist front. The body said 28 resigned voluntarily, but the 23 denied resigning and vowed to stay. The 23 will be replaced by equal numbers from October 1946 election lists.
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National Assembly
Bulgaria
Sofia
Grand National Assembly
Petkov Agrarian Party
Fatherland Front Bloc
Nikola Petkov
Agrarians
Laurence Olivier Knighted After Birthday Honors List
Sir Laurence Olivier, famed British actor, was knighted in the king's birthday honors despite earlier omissions. At 40, he wed Vivien Leigh in 1940 after divorce from Jill Esmond, and Leigh may become Lady Olivier.
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Irondon
Laurence Olivier
Sir Laurence
Vivien Leigh
Jill Esmond
Iss Leigh
Lady Olivier
First Baby Health Contest Returns at 1947 Iowa State Fair
Des Moines June 12 The first statewide baby health contest since 1941 will be held at the 1947 Iowa State Fair with $600 in trophies. It includes 36 classes for infants plus a twin special and grand and reserve champion prizes. A World War II service division is new, plus separate sections for city town and rural entrants. Mrs F R Kenison of Madrid named baby contest superintendent.
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Des Moines
L. B. Cunningham
The
Fair Board
Cunningham
F. R. Kenison
Madrid
Veteran Senator Walsh Dies After Long Career in Senate
Boston reports former U. S. Senator David I. Walsh, 74, a Democratic veteran who served over twenty years in Congress, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at St Elizabeths Hospital. He died shortly after funeral services for his sister Nellie E. Dooley, who passed away Sunday at her Boston home. Walsh left the Senate last November when Henry Cabot Lodge Jr defeated him in a landslide.
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Boston
U. S
David I. Walsh
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Walsh
Nellie E. Dooley
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Woodrow Wilson
Eva Peron Not Tasked to Stay at Buckingham
The London Daily Express reports on June 12 that Eva Peron wife of the Argentine president has not been asked to remain at Buckingham Palace. The article notes speculation about her role and residence during a British visit.
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London
London Daily Express
Eva Peron
Buckingham
First Lady Stay Questioned in Buckingham Palace Tradition
The Express notes that the first lady of Latin America will not be housed in Buckingham Palace during an upcoming visit, marking a break with precedent. It recalls 1942 when Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt stayed in the royal home and notes Madame Albert Lebrun also lodged there.
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Latin America
Buckingham Palace
the Express
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Royal Family
London
Madame Albert Lebrun
France
Don’t Speed or Take Chances in Passing on Curves
The message urges careful driving not to speed or overtake on curves or hills. It emphasizes being safe to stay alive for tomorrow and stresses responsible behavior on rural or hilly roads.
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