State Police Plan Draws Fire in Iowa Cities
Sioux City police chief Joseph E. Young, president of the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police, opposed a legislative measure to extend state police authority into municipal limits. He warned the move would erode local self government and likened it to creating a state Gestapo while noting cities must govern themselves. He argued state agents should be invited by local authorities when needed.
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Tipton School Bus Tragedy Claims Bet y Jean Stolte
Betty Jean Stolte a 17 year old Tipton high school senior died when a school bus was hit by a semi on highway 150 east of Tipton. Ten children were injured in the crash. Funeral services are planned at the Stolte home and St Pauls Lutheran Bennett with burial in London cemetery. She is survived by her parents Hugo and a brother Elmer.
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Rabbi objects to Gideons' New Tent distribution
Davenport educational committee halts further copies of the New Tent to public pupils after Rabbi Abram Vossen Goodman of Temple Emanuel warns the move could set a dangerous precedent. He argues sectarian literature violates church state separation even if acceptance is voluntary.
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Joseph Blair 94 Dies at Columbus Junction
Joseph B. Blair, 94, longtime Louisa County resident and stock buyer, died Monday in Columbus Junction. He served as postmaster for eight years and was among the nation’s oldest Masons as of July 1, 1946. Surviving are two daughters, Jennie Cotter and a granddaughter. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Stephens Funeral Home.
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Jennie Cotter
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Koser Announces Mayoral Candidacy in Iowa City
Preston Koser former Johnson county sheriff announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for mayor He is a Coralville native and lifelong Johnson county resident Koser would face Mayor Wilber J Teeters a Republican seeking a third term in the race
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Preston Koser
Johnson County
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Wilber J. Teeters
Trucker Describes Accident Cause in School Bus Crash
Richard Knee, driver of one semi, says his rig skidded toward the bus but did not strike it. A following truck, driven by William Bakret, rear ended Knee’s trailer and forced it into the Tipton school bus. Officials blame icy pavement and heavy fog for the collision.
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Retired Iowa farmer given suspended term for attempted poisoning
Martin Wecker a 54 year old Sioux City farmer pled guilty to a state charge of mixing gopher poison with fruit juices with intent to kill his wife. He received a 10 year suspended sentence and a $500 fine while on parole to his wife. The case drew attention after Mrs Wecker previously claimed his innocence and helped post his bond.
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Martin Wecker
Roy Eaton Buys Iowa City Lumber Company
Iowa City Peckman Lumber Company has been sold to A. Roy Eaton a former manager and part owner of the Nagle-Eaton Lumber Company in Cedar Rapids. Eaton previously managed Hawkeye Lumber Company from 1923 to 1927 and helped form Nagle-Eaton in Cedar Rapids. the partnership dissolved on December 1 1945.
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Nagle-Eaton
Man 79 Dies After Being Hit by City Bus in Fog
Keokuk Iowa AP reports William Schultz 79 died Monday afternoon from injuries after he was struck by a city bus during dense fog.
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William Schultz
Rand’s Conviction Upheld by Iowa Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed Pete Rand’s one year term and $300 fine after ruling evidence of whisky sales at the Mainliner club admissible in a gambling house case. Rand, a Des Moines nightclub figure, faces ongoing Story County liquor transport proceedings.
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Johnnie Critelli
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Des Moines purse snatcher sought after string of attacks
Police launched a search for a purse snatcher described as about 30 who attacked three women in a Des Moines residential area. Victims Rhoda Murray 34 Mary Kilgore 32 and Jo Ann Battie 13 suffered skull fracture choking and bruises amid a spate of burglaries. Detectives say 45 to 50 homes have been sacked in 60 days and the suspect pocketed 21 dollars. a similar robbery occurred Saturday night.
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Mary Kilgore
Jo Ann Beattie
Paul Casteline
Republican Chairmen To Meet With Reece
Des Moines Iowa AP Willis B York Iowa state Republican chairman and head of the Mid west Conference state chairmen called a meeting of 12 midwestern state chairmen with J Carroll Reece national chairman in Chicago January 18. York said the chairmen meet twice a year to discuss policy exchange information on organization and campaign plans. The conference will discuss income tax reduction and the role of state committees in statewide primary campaigns. The 12 states are Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota and Iowa.
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Willis B. York
Iowa
J. Carroll Reece
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Ebraska
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Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Blue’s Message To Legislature Highlights Iowa Prosperity
Excerpts quote Iowa's thriving economy and need for government reform. Calls include periodic government inventories, revising road laws, and expanding road programs. Emphasizes soil preservation, aging citizens, and state housing for governors. Mentions occupa tion disease law and reserve fund management.
Linn County Creditors Urged to Present Claims
Notice states all indebted parties must make payment or show proof to the undersigned. It requests those having claims against the estate to present them for settlement.
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