Weather and local notices from Ottumwa area
The Daily Record reports rain across Iowa with clearing later this weekend and the outlook for fair weather early next week. Southeast winds 18 to 22 mph, temps high 70 Sunday, 65 Monday, with a cooler spell Sunday night. Police fines listed for reckless driving speed violations and parking infractions. Multiple birth notices from St. Luke's Mercy Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids area, plus legion of marriages and engagements. legal actions include false check uttering and larceny of a motor vehicle with bonds posted.
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Iowa
New Flood Fears Hit Iowa Rivers Rise Prompt Warnings
Des Moines and central Iowa face renewed flood danger after weather bureau warns Raccoon and Des Moines rivers will rise 2 to 4 feet in 36 to 48 hours. Readings near flood stage at Van Meter Ottumwa Tracy and Des Moines reflect escalating water levels and ongoing rainfall reports.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Weather Bureau
the Bureau
Tracy
Ottumwa
Raccoon
van Meter
Clarinda
Osceola
Lamont
Atlantic
Carroll
Obituary Notices from Iowa towns
Services for Mrs. Rudolph Nash 72 held Friday at Glenwood Lutheran Church. Dysart and Dysart cemetery burial details follow. Herbert Moeller 63 died suddenly in Des Moines. services in Des Moines Saturday. Brandon funeral for William A. Deeter 82 with 2:30 p.m. Sunday services at Brandon Methodist Church. John E. O'Brien 87 Waukon attorney died Friday. reference to legislature noted.
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Waukon
Rudolph Nash
Glenwood Lutheran Church
Dysart
Herbert Moeller
Des Moines
Dysart Cemetery
Brandon
William A. Deeter
Brandon Methodist Church
John E. O’brien
Heee
Eee
Indictment Returns for Polk County Supervisor Hild
Roy J. Hild chairman of the Polk county board of supervisors was indicted again by the grand jury on fraud charges. The new indictment accuses him of obtaining 1192 in county welfare funds through a fraudulent claim. He had earlier faced similar charges totaling 703 and was released on 3000 bond.
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Des Moines
Roy J. Hild
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Grand Jury
Hild
Polk County Welfare Department
Givelea
Farmer Near Castalia Ends Life With Gun
Earl Russell was found dead on his farm four miles north of Castalia on Friday with a gun by his side. Coroner Harry Steine said Russell committed death by his own action. The widower had not been seen alive since Monday.
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The
Gazette
Decorah
Earl Russell
Castalia
Harry Steine
Russell
War Widow and Sister Set Flight Mark in Record Run
Diana Cyrus 24 and sister Dorro Converse 20 completed an 884 mile round trip in two hours 19 minutes 20 seconds flying a twin engine aircraft from Burbank to Stapleton Denver. Diana flew at 15000 feet, Granny Conerse taught seamen in WWII, Converse known as a Denver sea captain with 34000 miles logged.
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Diana Cyrus
Tweed Worth Army
Dorro Converse
Cyrus
Mt. Evans
Granny
Mary Conerse
Stapleton Airport
Denver
Floods spread along Missouri River basin across central states
United Press reports renewed flooding along the Missouri River with central states suffering nearly 100 million dollars in damage over three weeks. Engineers warn threats lessen but major floods persist on Missouri and Kansas rivers as five inches of rain falls near Kansas City and a torrent hits St. Joseph.
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United Press
Missouri River
Army Engineers
Central States
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Peterson Sees Adult Education as Iowa Rural Crisis
Dean E. T. Peterson of the University of Iowa College of Education says better education for adults in rural areas is Iowa’s biggest problem. He spoke at an audio-visual library conference noting 75 percent of rural residents lack access to the printed page aside from magazines and newspapers. Thurman J. White of Oklahoma stressed a 16 millimeter movie camera as the most effective tool for adult education today.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa
E. T. Peterson
University of Iowa College of Education
Peterson
Thurman J. White
University of
Hama
Ttowa Union
Film Council of America
Fly Swatter War On Insects grips Olathe Town
In Olathe Kansas a town of 4500 launches a mass insect blitz with free fly swatters for all residents. Ten trucks carry DDT to spray if needed as crews clean up and 36 district captains plus 100 wardens oversee the effort to curb infantile paralysis concerns.
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Olathe
Kan
Ernest Miller
State Health Division
Cedar Rapids
Charles City
Cousin of Stimson Missing After Visit at Cold Spring Harbor
Mrs. John F. Clement 24, second cousin of former Secretary of War Stimson, vanished after a Wednesday visit to the Stimson home at Cold Spring Harbor. State and police alerts cover 12 states. Stimson said she spoke of serious news and left quickly. she is mother to a 15 month old.
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Mrs. Clement
Mark McWilliams Fined For Reckless Driving
Mark D McWilliams of 2248 Grande avenue SE charged with reckless driving failed to appear in traffic court and was found guilty Judge ordered forfeiture of bond. McWilliams was arrested early Friday by Patrolman Harold Barger and Ralph Mike sell after his car driven by Mrs. son at 1627 B avenue due NE stopped for a red light.
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Mark D. McWilliams
Grande Avenue SE
Harry S. Johnson
McWilliams
Harold Barger
Ralph Mikesell
Mrs. Son
Avenue Pue NE
Ben Butler's Toothpick Missing from Merrimac
Newburyport Massachusetts reports a petition to the government to replace the Merrimac river marker known as Ben Butler's Toothpick a red pyramid on granite base lost to a high tide and named for Governor Benjamin Butler who helped erect it.
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Newburyport
Mass
Ben Butler
Merrimac River
Benjamin Butler
Massachusetts
Charles Huster Held For Alleged Forgery
Charles Huster 22 of 544 H Street SW was arrested Friday afternoon at Peoples Savings bank for attempting to pass a forged check. Patrolmen Ales and Badger cited a teller. He faced a previous forgery charge and a Cedar Rapids case from June 13 and was held for formal charges.
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Charles Huster
H Street
Peoples Savings Bank
Ray Ales
Carl Badger
Huster
Cedar Rapids
Deaths Herbert Moeller Dies of Heart Attack in Des Moines
Herbert Moeller 63 a native of Dysart and former Merchants National employee in Cedar Rapids died suddenly in Des Moines Thursday morning after a heart attack in an office building. He was an Aetna Life Insurance representative. Survived by wife three brothers Ervin Walter Otto all of Dysart and Traer sisters Miss Viola Moeller and Mrs Leonard Stavely. Services held Saturday at Dunn funeral home Des Moines burial planned in Dysart cemetery.
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Herbert Moeller
Dysart
Merchants National
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Ervin
Walter
Otto
Traer
Viola Moeller
Leonard Stavely
Dunn Funeral Home
Robert W Hughes former Western Union employee dies at 3 am
Robert W Hughes a former Western Union employee in Cedar Rapids died in Belle Vue hospital Muscatine at 3 am Saturday after a lingering illness His wife Zola also a Western Union employee died April 26 1946 He survives a sister Mrs Al Wagner of Muscatine Cedar Rapids services set for 2 30 p m at Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids
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Robert W. Hughes
Western Union
Cedar Rapids
Belle Vue
Muscatine
Zola
al Wagner
Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Traffic Toll In Cedar Rapids Since April 1
Cedar Rapids records show 74 injuries linked to traffic incidents since April 1. Authorities note ongoing roadway risks as the toll rises.
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Cedar Rapids
Hungarian Wheat Shortage Shakes Parliament Downgrade of Plan Debate
The Hungarian parliament debate highlights a wheat shortage under Communist control. Price increases threaten economic stability as discussions of the Marshall Plan and the Geneva trade conference continue.
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Europe
Geneva
Czechoslovakia Sees Skepticism Toward Marshall Plan
In Prague and across eastern Europe skepticism dominated responses to Secretary Marshall's European recovery plan. Officials call for consultations to interpret the offer's meaning while ordinary people question U.S. motives and the plan’s economic versus political aims as Romania and others weigh the proposal in light of Soviet influence.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Europe
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Foreign Office
Sai
Czechovakia
Greece
World reaction to Marshall plan details reported by Tass
Tass broadcast notes American press hints that Marshall Plan funds would run to several billion dollars but omits conditions or UN relations. Reactions vary across Europe with Paris and London more hopeful while Stockholm and Warsaw quote cautious official voices. Norway may reject participation without UN backing or Soviet cooperation.
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Moscow Radio
Europe
U.S
George Marshall
United States
United Nations
Marshall
Associated Press
Scandinavia
Central Europe
Paris
London
Through Running Declares Not for President
TAMIMENT Pa AP notes Thomas says he is not running for president again, citing it isn’t good for a man to run many times. He considers two or three runs acceptable, but five would be excessive. The report identifies him as a Socialist.
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Tamiment
United Air Lines Seeks to Acquire Western Route
United Air Lines files with the Civil Aeronautics Board to take over Western's Denver Los Angeles route at a cost of 3.75 million dollars. Cedar Rapids would gain new one carrier service between Denver and Chicago and improved connections to Southern California. United also notes record weekly revenue passenger miles of 28.815 million from June 13 to 19.
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Grand Junction
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CAB
Guard Unit Gets Larger Quarters in Cedar Rapids
Iowa national guard units in Cedar Rapids will occupy enlarged quarters at Shrine Temple Armory 526 A Avenue NE. Collins Radio Company vacated the space, the guard will use a large first floor room for training and offices on the first and second floors. The expansion follows higher recruiting and the fourth guard unit’s assignment to Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa National Guard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Shrine Temple
Avenue
Collins Radio Company
Carlton K. Smith
133Rd Infantry Regiment
Family seeks shelter for LaRose family children
Homeless after being turned down repeatedly due to their children Shirley aged one Victoria the baby and parents have lived in a tent for eight to nine weeks in cold damp spring Iowa. They moved from California two years ago and lack heating with only a kerosene stove and electric plate for cooking. LaRose is handicapped and works in precision tool duties at Century Engineering Corporation nozzle department. Help is requested to find permanent housing.
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Victoria
Century Engineering Corporation
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Eet
Eeleceean
Center of Liberal Thought No 3 Holds Anniversary Convention
First anniversary convention of Center of Liberal Thought No 3 to be held Sunday in K. P. hall with services at 2 30 and 7 30 p m Youth For Christ at Trinity Methodist Church meets tonight at 7 30 p m
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Center of Liberal Thought No. 3
K. P. Hall
Youth For Christ
Trinity Meth— Church
South American Trip Leaves for Caracas
Sidney L. Meyers E R Galvin and George Hall of LaPlant Choate Company depart by plane this morning for a trip to Caracas Venezuela.
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E. R. Galvin
George Hall
LaPlant- Choate Company
Caracas
Venezuela
Dale Oliphant Injured in Quarry Accident
Dale Oliphant an employee of Concrete Materials and Construction Co was taken to St Luke s hospital Saturday afternoon with scalp lacerations and a possible skull fracture after an accident at the company quarry. Details were not learned immediately.
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Dale Oliphant
Concrete Materials and Construction Rr
St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa Income Tax Receipts Surge to Record High
State tax figures show a 69 percent rise in income tax payments this year reaching over 10.2 million dollars. Total collections are about 4 million higher than last year, boosting projected year end surplus beyond prior expectations despite 1947 legislative spending boosts. Sales tax also climbs about 28 percent, with a fiscal year total over 36.8 million dollars.
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Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Boys State session ushers in youth stepping into state roles
In Des Moines 720 Hawk Eye Boys State attendees occupied the state capitol as "Governor" Clayter of Cedar Rapids urged the group to learn how government works and share knowledge. The delegation practiced duties, toured the capitol, and gathered in the rotunda for a singing fest before returning to Camp Dodge. The house rejected a measure to auction confiscated slot machines. G B Brown of Whiting will speak at the final session.
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Des Moines
Clayter
Cedar Rapids
Camp Dodge
House
G. B. Brown
Whiting
Iowa
National Executive Committee
The
American Legion
Iowan Admits Starting Fires in Chieftain Hotel
Police Chief says 22 year old Lloyd H Porter of Council Bluffs admitted setting two fires at the Chieftain hotel. He signed a statement with Deputy State Fire Marshal C W Cornell naming Porter as the arson suspect. Porter told authorities a sudden urge compelled his actions after a mop fire and a lighted towel in an elevator shaft.
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Council Bluffs
Chieftain
Leonard Murray
Murray
Lloyd H. Porter
Modale
C. W. Cornell
Des Moines
Porter
Navy
US Vessel in China Fired On Near Tsingtao
United States navy reports Chinese forces fired on the salvage ship Deliver and a landing party at Tsingtao. No casualties. Deliver withdrew after shelling from shore, then returned with a destroyer. A Chinese bullet hit Satan during the incident. American gunfire drove off 12 looters and the salvage party completed its work.
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Shanghai
United States Navy
Deliver
Tsingtao
Navy
House Ways and Means approves social security act exemption
In Washington the Ways and Means Committee approved a bill excluding newspapers from provisions of the social security act. The measure moves to the full house for consideration.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Tells How Reds Govern Russians
Columbia University professor described Soviet education as a war prep theocracy with four prophets Marx Engels Lenin and Stalin He recalled Siberia in 1936 noting everyone prepared for war and said Soviet material excludes the United Nations and other nations from its lessons
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Ounts
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Rankin Funeral Set for Monday
Des Moines AP reports Attorney General John M. Rankin 74 died at Veterans hospital and his funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with seven assistant attorneys general as pallbearers. Services by Rev. Rob Roy Hardin will precede burial in Keokuk National Cemetery.
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Des Moines
John M. Rankin
Veterans Hospital
Rob Roy Hardin
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Keokuk
Rankin
National Cemetery
James A. Lucas
Bedford
Robert L. Larson
Iowa City
Charles H. Scholz
New Hampton
Oscar Strauss
Henry Wormsley
Kingsley
Don Hise
Ames
T. S. Herrick
Humboldt
Robert D. Blue
Washington
Ed Hill
Hill
Methodists Vote To Merge Conferences
In Dubuque Iowa the Iowa Methodist conference approved a merger after debate. Dr F S Travis Cedar Rapids district superintendent led the merger committee. S A of Waterloo spoke for the merger. Rev J M Gable Marion and Hugh Mossman Vinton opposed. The plan creates one northern Iowa conference and a temperance board program begins next fall.
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Temperance Board
Iowa City Gets Loan For Bridge Project
The Federal Works Agency approved an $11,000 loan to Iowa City to draw up plans for a Benton street bridge project. Mayor Preston Koser announced the approval, bringing FWA civic improvement funds in the city to $23,250. Earlier in the year a $12,250 loan funded a new municipal administration building for police and fire headquarters.
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Iowa City
Benton Street
Federal Works Agency
Preston Koser
FWA
Mercer Considers 1948 Iowa Governor Run
Iowa State Senator Leroy Mercer signals a bid for governor in 1948 if Young Democrats statewide back him. He announced the plan Friday after Johnson County Young Democrats endorsed him. Mercer has served in both houses of Iowa politics.
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Leroy Mercer
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Mercer
Highway Bulletin Issued On Iowa Road Conditions
State highway commission reports closures and openings across Iowa routes. S 218 north of Iowa City and No 99 in Louisa county remain closed. U S 30 and U S 61 clear of water. U S 67 south of Clinton under five inches of water for 2 000 other highways open with some detours.
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INS
State Highway Commission
North Am
Iowa City
Louisa County
U.S. 30
U.S. 61
U.S. 67
Clinton
Labor rally urges union drive across Iowa primaries
A Cedar Rapids mass meeting led a statewide labor canvass plan for May to mobilize a pro labor vote. Union leaders from AFL CIO and Linn county pledge to organize all 99 counties and defend workers in court. They urged voting in Republican primaries in June and condemned Taft Hartley while praising the labor movement.
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Connolly
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CIO
Iowa
Guaiateld
Kosek
Knickerbocker
Linn County
Helstein
John Harley Telfer
Ottumwa
First Congregational Church
Dubuque Strike Settled After Union Accepts Proposal
John Deere Dubuque Tractor Co and Local 241 CIO Farm Equipment Workers Union reached agreement subject to membership approval. The company expects all strike activity to end tomorrow after a weeklong stoppage caused by a June 9 start.
Transients Committee Formed By Social Agency Leaders
Mrs Jean Kohl was named chairman of a newly formed transients committee at a Friday meeting of social agency representatives called by Rabbi Hermann E Schaalman of the Council of Social Planning. Bernice Erwin, Red Cross Linn county home service head, is secretary.
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Hermann E. Schaalman
Council of Social Planning
Bernice Erwin
Home Service Ke Agate
Linn County
Red Cross
Probate for Joseph Matoush Died June 6 Admitted
Will admitted to probate in district court on Friday. Merchants National Bank named executor without bond. Heirs include wife Edna son-in-law Carl Christensen and four grandchildren Herrd Christensen Florence Anderson Mildred Bush Merle Christensen.
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Merchants National Bank
Edna
Carl Christensen
Herr'd Christensen
Minneapolis
Florence Anderson
Detroit
Mildred Bush
Kyota
Minn
Merle Christensen
Long Beach
Beaver Bound Over on False Check Charge
Everett Beaver 34 of Mt Vernon waived to the grand jury at arraignment before Justice H Ro on a charge of uttering a false check. Deputy Sheriff Pete White arrests him for giving Gerald Bennett of Lisbon a bad check for 20 dollars.
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Vernon
H. R. Churchill
William Carney
Oak Park
Mt. Vernon
Pete Whiteever
Gerald B. Bennett
Lisbon
Carlson seeks separate maintenance from husband
Florence Morgan Carlson filed suit in district court on Saturday seeking separate maintenance from William J. Carlson. The action names the couple and asserts marital separation terms to be determined by the court.
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Florence Morgan Carlson
District Court
William J. Carlson
Lenore Kleppe Released on Bond After May Lewdness Arrest
Lenore Kleppe, 42, of 4220 Mt Vernon Road SE, was freed on bond from Linn County Jail Friday onence bond after an arrest May 16 on a lewdness charge.
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Vernon Road
Linn County
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