Earl Miller Victory in Iowa Primary Raises Questions
The Des Moines former secretary of state Earl G. Miller, 57, surged past Wayne M. Ropes by nearly 40,000 votes in a 1940s Iowa GOP primary. Analysts cite name recognition on ballots, repeated use of the Miller surname, and Miller’s health-limited campaigning as possible factors. Miller’s past as secretary of state and past campaign pledges are noted, with discussion of whether he could threaten future races if he runs again.
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Earl G. Miller
Des Moines
Wayne M. Ropes
Onawa
Miller
Gov. Blue
Iowa
Alex Miller
Wash- Ta
Republican State Organization
B. B. Hickenlooper
University of Iowa Summer Session Opens Wednesday
University of Iowa prepares for the forty seventh summer session with classes starting Wednesday. Enrollment nears completion after 2 400 registrations with 1 524 in liberal arts 681 in the graduate college and 189 in commerce.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Waukon Approves Power Plant At Special Election
In a special election, 961 residents voted for the electric light and power plant, 751 against, with the project costing not over 300 900 dollars. The proposal had been rejected in earlier elections.
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Waukon (Ap
Waukon
Sane
Canning Plants Will Need Help In Iowa
Des Moines AP report quotes E Lee Keyser state director of the U S employment service stating ten thousand workers are needed for part and full-time jobs in fifty Iowa canning plants this season. The estimate comes from USES local office records and emphasizes high labor demand due to wartime conditions and no POW labor.
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DES Moines
Iowa
E. Lee Keyser
U. S. Employment Service
Turnover In Real Estate To Rise As Veterans Help
Des Moines report says the Iowa Title association plans an educational program to expand office staffs to manage a larger turnover in real estate. Carleton Knupp of Vinton notes overflowing abstract offices as the driver, while James E. Sheridan predicts demand will stay strong for about two years.
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DES Moines
Iowa Title Association
Carleton Knupp
Vinton
James E. Sheridan
American Title Association
Whisker Derby Entry Forms Mailed for Iowa Fair
Iowa Centennial state fair seeks barber entrants as entry blanks go to 2500 barber shops. The derby offers 100 prize for most beautiful pioneer board and five $5 novelty prizes. Stanzel notes big turnout expected and tall whiskers could define the event before August 23 to 30.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George A. Stanzel
Stanzel
Beer Shortage Worsens Says Iowa Distributor President
H. C. Jensen of Cedar Rapids, head of the Iowa Wholesale Beer and Distributing Association, warned at a Des Moines meeting that the beer shortage will worsen this summer. Taverns now selling beer only a few hours daily will see even shorter hours, with Iowa expected to receive about 60 percent of usual beer sales.
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University of Iowa Alumni Association
Iowa City
Harry Boyd
Cedar Rapids
Walter L. Stewart
Des Moines
J. K. von Lackum
Frank Horack, Jr
Ington
Ind
H. C. Jensen
Iowa Wholesale Beer and Distributing Association
Jensen
Schultz Weichman Family Reunion Elects Officers
Seventy seven relatives attended the twenty sixth annual Schultz Weichman family reunion in the town park. Amelia Schultz of Cedar Rapids was elected president, Guy Curran of Cedar Rapids named vice president, and Mrs Emma McGranan of Newhall chosen secretary.
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Schultz-Weichman
Amelia Schultz
Cedar Rapids
Guy Curran
Emma McGranahan
City Official Nabs and Shoots Purse Thief in Alley
Des Moines safety commissioner Walter J. Massey aided in pursuing Orwin Brooks after a purse snatch near Massey’s piano store. Brooks was wounded in the foot after Massey fired into the air and at the ground to deter him until officers arrived.
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DES Moines
Walter J. Massey
Orwin Brooks
Massey
Brooks
Louise Moore
FBI
Sheriff Drives Polk County to Bone Dry Clean Up
Polk County and Des Moines brace for a major cleanup campaign led by Sheriff Vane Overturff. He deploys 30 newly deputized deputies to target liquor and gambling, with $17,500 approved for three months of salaries. Des Moines will be included in the drive to curb violations.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Vane Overturff
Overturff
Board of Supervisors
Educator presses restoring full Iowa income tax
Dr. Edward D. Allen of Iowa State College urged restoring the full state income tax to boost education aid. He said Iowa loses about six million dollars yearly since the tax was cut in half four years ago. The Iowa Council for Better Education re elected W. S. Griffith as president with officers Mrs. Mumford and Mrs. Nelson named secretary and treasurer.
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Des Moines
Edward D. Allen
Iowa State College
Allen
Iowa Council For Better Education
W. S. Griffith
WOI
Ames
L. S. Mumford
Council Bluffs
E. L. Nelson
Newton
Reverend Carl E. Wilson Remains At Marengo Church
The Rev. Carl E. Wilson has been assigned to the Marengo Methodist church for another year. He continues his ministry and duties among the congregation as the church confirms the extended assignment.
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Marengo
Carl E. Wilson
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