Echoes from Iowa Labor's March on State Capitol
Des Moines AP report on labor's statehouse march. Governors and party aides spar over impact with 25,000 union workers booing Gov Blue, while Republicans face a brewing challenge to renomination in 1948.
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Iowa
Labor
State Capitol
DES Moines
Frank G. Moorhead
Democratic State Committee
Blue
Managua
Nicaragua
William S. Beardsley
New Virginia
Warren County
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
Ted Sloane
Eighmey Radio Executive Dies at 43 in Mason City
F C Eighmey 43 longtime KGLO manager and WTAD Quincy staple died at home from coronary thrombosis. A former Columbia Broadcasting System adviser, he organized KGLO in 1936 after moving from Rock Island. Survived by wife and two children.
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Mason City
F. C. Eighmey
KGLO
WTAD
Quincy
Ill
Lee Radio, Inc
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
Eightey
Columbia Broadcasting System
Rock Island
Model Plane Contests At Iowa State College
Ames model airplane enthusiasts will compete in a Veishea model airplane meet at Iowa State College on May 17 from noon to 6 pm. The event draws builders from across Iowa with divisions for all types of planes and a field featuring three 70 foot diameter flight circles a public address system a judges stand and preparation pits.
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Ames
Veishea
Iowa State College
Iowa
Iowa City Band Concert Led by Arnold Oehlsen
The University of Iowa band will perform a concert on Wednesday night with Arnold L. Oehlsen conducting. The event showcases the university’s musical program and faculty leadership.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Arnold L. Oehlsen
Four Distinguished Speakers Set for Iowa Centenary Week
University of Iowa to host a four speaker centennial lecture series during commencement week in the field house on June 5 and 6. Speakers include Dr. George D. Stoddard former Iowa dean, Dr. Alan Gregg Rockefeller Foundation medical service director, Thomas Munro Cleveland Museum of Art education curator, and Prof. Howard M. Jones Harvard English professor.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
F. G. Higbee
George D. Stoddard
University of Illinois
Iowa Graduate College
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Alan Gregg
Rockefeller Foundation
Thomas Munro
Cleveland Museum of Art
Howard M. Jones
Harvard University
Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings April 7 1947
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met at the Court House in Cedar Rapids on April 7 1947 with Beeson and Seevell present. Minutes of April 1 were approved and adjournment set for April 8. An agreement with the Town of Robins to furnish crushed stone at 1.25 per cubic yard was approved. A tax deed was authorized for a February 4 1944 tax sale certificate. Numerous claims and salaries for various county offices and towns were approved.
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Said County
Sta
Oe Rapids
Iowa
Regu
Pet Visoes Seosen
Seevell
Pett
Beeson
Species Beeson
Petty
Robins
Linn County
Lot_ i
Sur
See- Linn County
Beesone
Dempsy Jones
Otto Hanziicee
Hur Axmesi
Ngierk Fete Court
M. P. Sutera
A V. Kula
Buffalo
X. Reve
W. Aller
Otter Creek
Sen G. Wilson
Monroe
Bus
Ajo
E.” Murphy
Paitfax
the Tritle
Maine
R. B. Hayes
Payette
A I. Smith
Washington Town
A. Pordyce
Ione
F. Hanzlik
Sher
Ofc
B F Wolverton
Pris
H A Lockhart
Hach Bros Co
Hse
Ambulance Service Co
Sopfiss Isck Tees Co
Ren Sg Ae
F W Adams
Pri
PN i
Vnbeh Ta Ches Heh Schmidt Type Exchange
Treas
Ganitte Gs ‘Pub of Proczette Oo
DU Merteaux Type
Ada Mach Exch Utility
Kiplinger
Washington Agency
Supros
Eee
Mach Corp
Baldwin
Ae Puree and Sons Co
Pioneer Litho Co
Supp
Walton A Keller Co
Boch
Furn
Frank B Baldwin
Soc
Holden-Kahler Co
Matt Parrott A Sons Co
Rec Blanks
Stat Ocean
Mkt
Clarence J L Beeson
Supres
Smith Clark
R I Smith
Tom Mars
Greeley Hospital
Don Herrine
R M Laughlin
Alisa
Umbo Grocery
Giroc
Holden Bahier
Maude M Krebs
Vital Momsiseace
Ci Vewcade
Poe Taschner
Sy Jones Co
Floyd Bowers
Frank Ward
Care & R
A. Matver
Met Basen
P. Hradek
Ren
Iona Elec Light & Power Co
Edna Gaffey
Rocery
Ware Co
Homessi
Toa Light & Power Co
Northwesters
Bell
Rae
Repaira American Ach & Metals Inc
Aid Adkins
Mt Vernon
SSS Tonic Promises to Boost Low Blood Strength
The ad claims overwork and worry drain red blood cells and cause weakness. It touts SSS Tonic as a medicine that builds up low blood strength, improves digestion, appetite, energy, sleep, and overall vitality, urging immediate start for better health.
Legislature Adopts About Half of Blue's Proposals
Des Moines reports that about half of Gov. Robert Blue's recommendations to the Fifty second General Assembly were enacted. Major reforms on government reorganization largely fell short, while specific measures such as expanding the tax assessing system and limiting exemptions for fraternal groups passed. The income tax adjustment proposal was not adopted as a permanent policy, though a year only forgiveness was approved. Additional actions included funds for a governor's mansion, a salary raise, road funding increases, a mental health authority, and safety and road law reforms.
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Des Moines
Robert Blue
Fifty-second General Assembly
State of the Union
Blue
Agriculture Department
Board of Control
Department of Public Safety
Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General
Superintendent of Public Instruction and Commerce Commission
Iona Ity
Iowa
National Mental Health Act
Safety Responsibility Act
State Department of Public Safety
Ames Motor Vehicle Fleet Supervisors Short Course Held
Forty fleet supervisors from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois attended the third annual short course at Iowa State College. The session emphasized management responsibility, safety, conservation and driver training with winter skid test results by Prof. Ralph A. Moyer. Practical tests and demonstrations using heavy trucks and passenger cars were scheduled for enrollees.
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Ames
INS
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa State College
Ralph A. Moyer
Division of Engineering
Iowa State
Clara Clausen Heads Second District Z C B J
Mrs. Clara Clausen of Oxford Junction was elected president of the Second district Z C B J at the convention held here Sunday. Svec of Walford was named vice president. Mrs. John Buresh and Herman Benischek, both of Oxford Junction, were chosen secretary and treasurer. Delegates came from Cedar Rapids Walford Clutier Swisher and Fairfax. Dinner was served in the Bossard cafe. Next district meeting set for Clutier in July.
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Oxford Junction
Clara Clausen
Z.C.B.J
Svec
Walford
John Buresh
Herman Benischek
Cedar Rapids
Clutier
Swisher
Fairfax
Bossard
No Vacation Pay for Iowa Student Vets
Iowa veterans in school cannot expect readjustment allowances during summer if they are not seeking work. The Iowa Employment Security Commission says subsistence allowances under the G I bill stop when the school term ends and the veteran is not available for work. About 30 000 G I students and 13 300 in on the job training are in Iowa. those resting between terms are not eligible for readjustment payments.
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Iowa
Commission
G.I
First District VFW Elects New Leader At Encampment
Robert Johnson of Fairfield was chosen as First district commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a Sunday encampment in Iowa City. More than 300 delegates from 20 southeastern Iowa posts attended. Other officers include John Wilson Burlington senior vice commander Amos Kelso Iowa City junior vice commander E R Burham Washington judge advocate Dale Atkinson Washington chaplain Sam Shulman Iowa City Charles Holshek Burlington and Robert Iles Mr Pleasant. Frank Miles editor of the VFW monthly spoke at the evening banquet.
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Iowa City
Robert Johnson
Fairfield
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iowa
John Wilson
Burlington
Amos Kelso
E. R. Burham
Washington
Dale Atkinson
Sam Shulman
Charles Holshek
Robert Iles
Pleasant
Frank Miles
VFW
William J. Jackson Named Holy Name Society President
Iowa City attorney William J. Jackson has been named president of the Holy Name Society for the Iowa City deanery, signaling leadership within the local Catholic community.
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Iowa City
William J. Jackson
Holy Name Society
Five Firms Fined For False Claims About Products
Five Des Moines firms pled guilty to district attorney informations for false claims on merchandise including vitamin pills stock remedies baby food and salve. Fines totaled 750 dollars: Milton S Frankle Vit amin Store of Iowa 250 Liberty Oil Company 150 Sharp's Salve Manufacturing 100 Donegal Lactic Company and Dr L V Porter 200 and Dr Clem A Conway Local Septo Company 50.
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DES Moines
Charles A. Dewey
Milton S. Frankle
Vitamin Store of
Iowa
Liberty Oil Company
William Sharp
Sharp’s
Salve Manufacturing Company
Donegal Lactic Company
Clem A. Conway
Loca Septo Company
Eldora approves 500000 bond for municipal power plant
Eldora residents vote 838 to 676 in a special election to authorize a 500000 bond for a municipal electric plant. The measure, largest in years by margin 162, will be repaid solely from plant earnings and not taxed. Construction to start after bids are let. current supplier Central States Electric Co. of Cedar Rapids loses franchise upon expiry.
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Eldora
Central States Electric Company of
Cedar Rapids
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Mills Co
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Kendall Hardware Co
Heinze Elec. Co
Hearp-Gtevenson Motor Co
Idleee Ag
Central City Tel. Co
Waters Lbr. and Coal Co
Aioe
Carlon Hawkins
Armature Service Co
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Alburnett
A. D. McCann
Art Lanning
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James H. Smith
N. Siersilt
Imiemsonkann
S E Reynolds
Istrict Library Fund
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Rold F
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Oscar
Martin
Wm. E. Kerns
Rubias Hardware Co
Powers
Boulder
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Mternon
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Board For Corrective Institutions
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American Cancer Society
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