Farm Plan Tested in Iowa Vote
Washington reports a cross country primary week with the Brannan plan under test in Iowa. The six man Democratic race features Albert Loveland Otha Wearin and Nelson Kraschel. Republican Bourke Hickenlooper faces Earl Wisdom and Harry Thompson as James Roosevelt is profiled for California.
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Hastings Farmer
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Wearin
Kraschel
Brannan
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Des Moines
Iowa Rural Electric Cooperation Association
Harry B. Thompson
Muscatine
G.O.P
Alderman Proposes Self Pay Cut in Oshkosh
Oshkosh Wis AP Alder man John F Hackbarth, a retired tax assessor, introduces a council resolution to cut his own salary by 51 percent because he believes elected officials do not need the pay. He will receive only 20 dollars monthly under the plan.
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Defeat of Jap Reds Expected At Polls Today
In Tokyo Sunday AP reports Japan's Communist party facing a major setback in national elections led by Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida's Liberal party. Liberals aim to win upper house seats as 132 members are chosen from 559 candidates amid a Red campaign fizzled by occupation backed government action and a key court ruling.
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Old Maid and Old Bachelor Day Sparked in Norristown
Marion Richards leads 28 unmarried women in Norristown to create Old Maid’s Day on the first Saturday in June. The idea spreads via letters from the US England and beyond and even draws two marriage proposals which are politely declined. The group plans a factory gathering after a celebratory dinner.
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Census shows Cedar Rapids near 72000 with many still uncounted
Cedar Rapids district director Rodney Birkicht says the city is close to 72 000 in population but urges every person counted before final send to Washington. He asks missed individuals to report Monday at the Chamber of Commerce office or by calling 24946 or 5135.
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Cecil Davenbaugh
Farmers’ Market
Farmers' Market P
Women's Clubs Pick Houston for 1951 Convention
The General Federation of Women's Clubs chose Houston Texas as the 1951 convention site. President Mrs Hiram C Houghton announced the executive committee set May 7 to 11 at the Shamrock Hotel.
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Houston
Texas
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Red Oak
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Ponder Action If Reds Take Over Island
Washington sources report plans to neutralize Formosa discussed with Def Sec Johnson and General Bradley in Tokyo. They note Formosa not needed in U S defense unless Russia risks converting it into a base, with potential aid to Chinese Communists and fears of extended Russian air bases along the China coast.
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Okinawa
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Move to outlaw bomb gains wide European support
A Communist front petition to outlaw the atom bomb has gained momentum in Europe, seen as a major propaganda success. While observers doubt immediate political action, the campaign has alarming potential and faces little counter-propaganda beyond Communist sources.
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Thomas Thomas Rebuffed By Socialist Delegates
In Detroit the Socialist national convention rejected Norman Thomas’s plan to stay out of the 1952 presidential race. About 150 delegates voted 70 to 37 against his proposal to focus funds on local elections and education, clearing Darlington Hoopes for the presidential nomination. Thomas offered to serve as a minority member of the national executive committee if asked.
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Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Thomas
Darlington Hoopes
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Reading
Hoopes
Truman To Sign Aid Bill Monday
The White House said President Truman will sign on Monday the compromise bill authorizing 3.248 billion dollars in foreign economic aid for fiscal 1951.
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Washington
LLP
White House
Three Hurt in Headon Collision Near Traer
Special to The Gazette describes a head on collision one mile east of Traer on a country road. Three people were treated for severe lacerations by a Traer physician. Involved were Mr and Mrs Louis Kahler of Traer and Vernon Nicholson.
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Traer
Louis Kahler
Vernon Nicholson
Board To Inquire Into Problems of Migrant Workers
President Truman created a five member commission to investigate the social economic health and educational conditions of alien workers in the United States and the extent they supplement the domestic labor supply. The panel will study migrant workers including illegal immigrants and is led by Maurice T. Van Hecke with members Robert E. Lucey Paul Miller William Leiserson and Peter H. Odgaard.
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Truman
United States
Maurice T. van Hecke
North Carolina University
Robert E. Lucey
San Antonio
Texas
Paul Miller
Minnesota University Extension Service
William Leiserson
Mediation Board
Peter H. Odegard
California University
Crommelin Promoted to Rear Admiral on Retired List
Capt John G Crommelin, sidelined for criticizing Pentagon policies, is promoted to rear admiral on the retired list by Navy Secretary Matthews after review of his combat record. The 47 year old flyer sparked a 195? congressional probe into unification and plans an independent bid for the Senate seat held by Lister Hill.
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Identicast device paints criminal likenesses quickly in court
In Los Angeles an experimental device called the identicast converts verbal descriptions into a facial likeness. Inventor Lt. Hugh McDonald and Deputy Sgt. Charles Schaeffer demonstrated fast face construction from features and haircuts. The system photographed and saved portraits for sharing with other police departments and aided the Hubler kidnapping case.
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Los Angeles
Hugh McDonald
Los Angeles County
Marilyn
Health Camp Staff Named For Summer Camp Good Health Fund
Names of staff for Camp Good Health announced by manager A. T. Pleune include resident director Mrs. Bernice Carver of Rock Island and five Augustana College students as counselors. On duty June 15 to prepare for June 19 start. staff also includes Lois Burns Lois Ann Johnson Vera Haberer Audrey Meier and Donna R Tolander with Merilyn Paxson as counselor.
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Bernice Carver
Rock Island
Augustana College
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Fenton, NL
Lois Ann Johnson
Marquette
Mich
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Davenport
Audrey Meier
Geneseo, Ill
Donna R. Tolander
Mt. Pleasant
Merilyn Paxson
Iowa State College
Thye Calls For Parley Of Senators
Republican Senator Thye of Minnesota calls for a conference of all GOP senators to craft a responsible party stance on the Communists in government issue. Millikin would convene on formal request. others note the policy committee already opposed taking a stand. Thye floated White House briefings and full file disclosures to resolve leaks and restore trust. McCarthy counters, accusing Thye of shifting stance and protecting allied moderates.
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Colorado
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McCarthy
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State Department
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Truman
Senate
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Denfeld May Run For Bay State Governor
Boston observers speculate that Admiral Louis E. Denfeld may run for governor of Massachusetts after retiring from naval operations chief amid unification disputes. No confirmation came, though he indicated he rejected the Boston port director post due to political obligations concerns with Governor Paul A. Dever.
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Louis E. Denfeld
Denfeld
Paul A. Dever
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