Law Enforcement Officers Form Anti-Racket Alliance
National law enforcement officials backed by President Truman form a partnership against syndicate rackets. April 15 aims for legislative proposals with a continuing committee led by Mayor Quigg Newton and Baltimore’s Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro. The group vows rapid action while studying proposals from slot machine bans to uniform firearms registration and awaits congressional consideration.
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Mutual Network KCRG Sports Panel Guests Tonight
Lloyd Nolan appears as a panel guest on LIMERICK SHOW at 8 on KCRG KCRK. Charlies Chuck Rayner and Dan Ryan join a hot stove session on SPORTS FOR ALL at 7:30 on KCRG KCRK.
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Thursday Nicht 7 55 3 00 Limerick Show
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Mayor warns of syndicate ties fueling illegal betting
Morrison accuses Continental Press Service and Cos tello Kastel interests of operating from 1936 to 1946 in New Orleans and beyond. He cites the Louisiana Mint Company and 8000 licensed devices as sources of underworld revenue while urging federal action to block interstate illegal devices. McGrath notes New Jersey confiscations of 2000 machines shifted from New York and calls for adequate legislation.
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Diamond Confers With President on Crime Conference
United States Attorney Tobias E. Diamond of the Northern Iowa district met with President Truman at the White House after the fifth national crime conference. Diamond described a general talk focusing on local law enforcement problems and a push for a uniform federal enforcement policy with joint action against crime and rackets. He will attend the Jefferson Jackson day banquet in Washington Friday night.
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Beardsley Urges Iowans to Fight Crime
Des Moines reports Gov William S Beardsley proclaimed February 19 25 National Crime Prevention week in Iowa and urged every citizen to participate to reduce the terrible toll of crime He said the U S crime rate remains at the highest level in history constituting the gravest internal problem facing the nation
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Blue Cross Cares For 70 000 Iowans
AP report from Des Moines notes Blue Cross and Blue Shield programs cared for over 70 000 Iowans in hospitals during 1949. Blue Cross allocated 4 814 948 dollars for hospital care while Blue Shield paid more than 748 312 dollars in doctors bills.
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Fugitive Iowa Convict Slain in Gun Battle
Des Moines AP reports Donald Lammey a 36 year old convicted murderer and escapee from Montrose Iowa prison was killed February 4 in a gun battle with Duncan Arizona deputy sheriffs. Lammey previously received a life sentence for the 1935 shotgun slaying of John LeClair in Des Moines.
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Livestock and Poultry Output Boosted in 1949
Washington reports a 2 percent rise in livestock and poultry on farms in 1949, the first gain in seven years, with cattle up 3 percent and hog numbers up for the second straight year. Total farm holdings valued at 13.21 billion dollars, prices offset gains. beef and hamburger outlook improved by 1951 as feed stocks rise.
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Shortage Denied By School Head
Villisca Iowa AP C A Vernon superintendent says there is no shortage in the activity account after state audit found 5354 unaccounted funds. Auditor Akers noted unaccounted items from high school activities and federal GI training funds. Vernon offered 1900 to restore the fund and said the grand jury will review the audit on Feb 28.
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Hoegh Announces Run for Fourth District Congress Seat
Leo A. Hoegh, 42, of Chariton and World War I veteran, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Fourth district congressman opposing incumbent Rep. Karl LeCompte. Hoegh previously served in the Iowa House from 1937 to 1941 and later fought overseas with the 90th and 104th Infantry Divisions, earning a battlefield promotion to lieutenant colonel.
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Turbo-hearth steel method promises rapid high quality
New process makes high grade steel in minutes without fuel. A turbo-hearth system pours molten iron and blows air to oxidize impurities, producing steel quickly. Inventors say a 30 ton unit can yield 60 tons per hour, doubling or tripling open hearth output.
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Senate Unit Moves To End Potato Price Supports
The Senate agriculture committee voted to end government price supports for potatoes unless growers accept strict marketing controls to prevent surpluses. Lucas of Illinois sponsored the amendment aimed at correcting inequities in the cotton quota law and called for action to curb government outlays for surplus spuds.
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Surplus Potatoes Plague U S Government in 1950
The Agriculture Department reports purchases of over 11,000 bushels of Florida early potatoes at about $2.50 per 100 pounds to stabilize grower prices. It also plans to discard about 45,000,000 bushels from last year’s crop by dumping, feeding livestock, or using non food outlets. The 1950 crop support averages $1.01 annually.
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Doan’s Pills Promote Quick Relief From Backache
Older adults may suffer backache and urinary discomfort from cold dampness or diet. Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic, claims to ease pain, boost energy, and help kidney function by flushing waste. Used for over 50 years by millions.
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Potato Prices and Seasonal Support Rates Noted
The text compares a bushel price to $1.10 for the 1949 crop and explains that support rates vary by harvest season, potato type, and marketing timing. It notes the highest rates for very early potatoes produced in southern states for the winter market.
Goat Visits City Council to Oppose Zoning Plan
An AP report describes a goat appearing at Los Angeles city council chambers to protest a proposed ordinance restricting premises to under half an acre. The goat represented San Fernando Valley goats, joined by the valley goat society in opposition.
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Ossian Man Dies of Heart Attack at Funeral
Steen Johnson, 30, of Ossian collapsed and died of a heart attack during the funeral service for Henry Schafee at the Ossian Lutheran church. He was seated when the fatal event occurred.
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Revere Clock Still Ticks At Old South Church
The Old South Church tower in Boston houses the famed Revere clock that kept time through Paul Revere’s midnight ride and has run for almost two centuries.
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Paul Revere
Old South Church
U.S. Popcorn Harvest Fluctuated 1944 to 1949
Historical crop records show U S popcorn output ranged from 102 million to 428 million pounds over the years 1944 through 1949, highlighting wide annual variation in production.
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