Iowa Lawmakers Reconvene with 1950 Topics in Spotlight
Iowa lawmakers reconvene with probes into Republican leadership and 1950 strategy. Young Republicans at the University of Iowa push for Scott’s replacement and a liberal leadership path, while others urge a presidential primary and broader representation. Gouvernor Beardsley initializes his inaugural address amid hotel room mishaps and a short, to the point message.
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Hugh Scott
Young Republican League of the
University of Iowa League
James P Goodwin
Scott
Heman
Guv Beardsley
Jack McLaren
Des Moines
Iowa teacher Martha Martin retires after 52 years of service
Martha Nesselrode Martin, age 72, leaves Monroe No. 8 rural school near Midway after a half century of teaching. She plans a winter Texas vacation then may return to teaching. The Iowa Department lists her among the state's oldest public school teachers.
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Iowa
Martha Nesselrode Martin
Ddville
Martha Nesselrode _ Martin
Ant
Martin
Withiam Jennings
Freeport
Texas
Claude Doud
Cedar Rapids
Martha Martin
Monroe No. 8
Robert Sixta
Five Boys Bang Cars Together For Fun At Fairgrounds
Des Moines AP report says five boys ages 18 and younger, including Everett James Northway and Robert Dean Wallace, faced malicious mischief and unlawful use charges after entering a barn at the state fairgrounds, starting several used cars and banging them together like doodlebug cars. Police noted considerable damage and the three younger boys were sent to juvenile court.
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DES Moines
Everett James Northway
Robert Dean Wallace
Joseph Couch
A Moines Motor Company
Couch
Des Moines Street Cars Halted After Power Line Collapse
A Des Moines collision involving three cars knocked down a pole and feeder line, halting all street cars and curbliners for about 20 minutes at the intersection. No injuries are reported in this brief notice.
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Des Moines
Bills Aimed at Helping Fugitive Stop and Recover Stolen Goods
Des Moines reports outline three proposed Iowa bills to aid peace officers. One requires hotels and lodging to maintain guest registration with arrival and departure times. A second demands livestock and property sale venues keep detailed way bills and dealer records. A third would have penal wardens photograph and fingerprint inmates on release for better identification.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Stollen
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
R. W. Nebergail
Nebergall
Bureau of Investigation
Iowa Legislature Opens With Focus On State Surplus and Veterans Bonus
The Iowa legislature moves to serious work this week after a cordial opening. Key dispute centers on how to fund the $85,000,000 World War II veterans bonus, whether by direct property tax or cash from unearmarked treasury funds. Gov Blue favors cash. Gov Beardsley suggests reserving surplus for a tax stabilizing fund first. If no action is taken, the 100 percent income tax could revert, affecting state costs and education funding. The session also faces committee appointments and seating contests as it organizes.
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Senate
House
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
William S. Beardsley
Boards of Control and Education
G T Kuester
Griswold
Family Returns Home After Skunks Gassed
A Sioux City family of five was allowed back home Friday after a four skunk infestation trapped in a wall hole were killed with gas by Frederick Meyer a chemical expert. Neighbors praised Meyers quick action and the relief of the residents.
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Sioux City
Frederick Meyer
University Hospital Carries the Fight in Battle Against Polio
Iowa City report on Lester Topp a Sumner veteran paralyzed by polio now five weeks from Linn county hospital care. March of Dimes funds support therapy at University Hospital aiding reeducation of muscles. county funds may be used locally before national transfers.
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Johnson County
Republican Central Committee
Willam F Morrison
Iowa City
Morrison
University Hospital
Lester Topp
Sumner
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Topp
Linn County
Iowa State College
Okinawa
The
March of Dimes
National Foundation For
Iowa
National Foundation
Mabel Edwards
Independence
National Foundation For Help
Olive Farr
General Hospital
Barr
Hubbard
Lester
Jim Shank
Wally Fanton
Avenue NE
Shank
Fanton
Two Young Sioux City Girls Are Attacked
In Sioux City a 23 year old man Edward Guernsey was charged with assaulting a 16 year old girl at an apartment where she sat with a baby. A 15 year old girl reported being accosted by a Black man with a knife while en route to a babysitting assignment about 8 30 PM.
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Sioux City
Russell H. White
Edward Guernsey
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SUI Want
Frank Nye
Goodwin
Harold Stassen
Henry Cabot Lodge
Iown
National Committee
Linn County Republican Women's Club
Dwight Krumholtz
Montrose Hotel
Charles Knickerbocker
Ostmaster
C. H. Kemler
Marshalltown
Kathryn Metz
Lamoni
Gerald Bogan
Iowa Daily Press Association
Chicago
St Louis
Gov . Beardsley
Gov. Blue
Beardsley
Liquor Control Commissions
Martha Wnesselrode Martin
Bethel Schmickle
Mrs. Martin
Norma Blackford
John Reynolds
Artha Martin
Martha Nesselrode
Adams County
Kenneth A Evans
Sen
Robert Reilly
Dubuque
Kuester
Evans
Joan Liffring
William Hughes
Maton City
Norman Ae Brooklyn
N. Yi
Andirginia Smith
Beckford
Lil Miss Smith Tres
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
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