Senate Confirms Acheson Despite Bipartisan Doubts
The Senate confirmed Dean Acheson as secretary of state 83 to 6, despite Republican criticism that the choice was not bipartisan. Debate highlighted concerns over appeasement of Russia, Morgenthau plans, and Acheson's ties to Alger and Donald Hiss while praising his long service in the State Department.
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Iowa Senators Back Acheson as Secretary of State
United States senators Hickenlooper and Gillette of Iowa supported the confirmation of Dean Acheson as secretary of state. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Connally urged an overwhelming vote to demonstrate bipartisan policy remaining in force. Wherry asserted public familiarity with the matter.
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Washington celebrates BIG DAY with Truman at gala broadcast
KCRG plans extensive live coverage of a Washington event highlighted by President Truman taking the oath at 11 00 am and Barkley sworn in at 10 50 am. Mutual will air a gala all star concert featuring Jane Powell George Jessel Gene Kelly Kay Starr Lena Horne Abbott and Costello Lionel Hampton and others.
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Thursday Afternoon Schedule Highlights From the Gazette
The Gazette lists programs with times and presenters including Henry 8 00 Athletic games MBB Lewis MBS 10 45 Inausural Concert 11 15 Jack Finn Nora Morales and 11 58 News, plus Sports Briefs Adventure Parade and Parade events.
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Farm Leader Endorses Sliding Parity Over Rigid Floor
Minnesota Farm Bureau leader Frank W White of Marshall told 3 000 federation members at the 30th convention that he favors freedom and independence under sliding parity rather than a rigid 90 percent parity floor. He warned the 90 percent plan could bring marketing quotas and intrusive government checks on farms. He urged accepting a little less to preserve free enterprise and avoid regimentation.
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Paintin Appears in Iowa City Court on DWI Charge
Carl E. Paintin of Oxford reported to district court in Iowa City to answer a drunk driving charge. Judge Evans rescinded Monday’s bond-forfeiture order for nonappearance. Authorities had no word on Robert Eddy of Chicago, also missing, charged with entering an Iowa City fraternity house with intent to commit larceny. his $2,500 bond was forfeited.
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Ames Canning Plant Sold for 100000 in Widow Sale
The Ames Canning Company property, once owned by Henry W. Chavis who was found shot at his farm near Ames on November 28, sold for 100000 to Minnesota Valley Canning Company of Le Seuer. Mrs Gertrude Chavis and her daughter remain sole stockholders. Inventory and supplies were excluded from the deal and will be sold later. The Chavis death remains unsolved.
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Retail Prices of Farm Foods Down in November
The retail cost of the family market basket fell $1.17 in November marking the lowest reading since March. The Agriculture Department recorded fourth straight monthly decline from a high of 59.00 in July to 57.42 in October and 56.25 in November, with wholesale prices down another three percent between mid October and mid December.
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Market costs and prices trend dip from October to November
The basket price eased from 27.96 dollars in October to 27.42 dollars in November. Marketing costs remained about eight percent above the same month in 1947, following a four percent drop from the peak reached last May.
Committee Votes For Republican In Seat Contest
A Des Moines committee recommended Roy J. Smith to fill the House seat currently held by Merwin Smith after contest findings. The panel based its decision on counting five previously uncounted absent voter ballots, giving Roy Smith a two vote edge. The recommendation now awaits full House approval.
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U N Meeting on Indonesia Delayed
Lake Success AP Gen A G McNaughton Canada said a security council session on Indonesia was postponed for 24 hours due to insufficient U S backing for a settlement plan The council will reconvene Thursday at 2 p m CST
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Knight seeks 687 damages for pheasant deaths in Des Moines court
Archie M. Knight of Des Moines asks $687 in a court motion claiming 47 ornamental pheasants were killed by dogs. Also in court was a stuffed pheasant figure as part of the proceedings.
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Pheasant Attack Leads to Damage Suit in Local Case
Knight sues Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Rector and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lineweaver for damages over dogs that killed a pheasant. Rector testified he got rid of his dog on Feb 25 after prior attacks and now says the pheasants were attacked at night, excluding his dog as a participant.
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Goldwyn quits two trade groups in move to free enterprise
Pioneer film producer Samuel Goldwyn announces resignation from the Motion Picture Association of America and the Association of Motion Picture Producers. He says he will support the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers to push for real free enterprise in the film industry.
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Jones County appoints new deputy sheriff
Anamosa March board meeting approved Sheriff Henry Eich shorn's appointment of William Kiburz, 24, of Monticello, as deputy sheriff. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Myron Meade after a little more than a month of service.
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