Governors race heat in Iowa three-way GOP contest
Republican gubernatorial nominees Beardsley Evans and Nicholas campaigned in three cities. Beardsley touted higher local funding from state revenue gains, Evans urged state workforce cuts and agency consolidations, and Nicholas attacked both Beardsley and national politics while urging integrity and honesty in office.
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Two Convicted Slayers Seek New Trials in Iowa
Des Moines, two condemned murderers awaiting Iowa Supreme Court review for new trials argued their cases Tuesday. Edward J. Beckwith, a Morrison veteran, and Max Burnell Martin of Greenfield face possible June decisions as their appeals challenge 1949 and 1951 slayings that left Irma Jean Stahlhut and Kathryn Ann Schrader dead.
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Martin
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Des Moines Dentist Heads State Dental Society
Dr. Floyd W. Pillars of Des Moines became president of the Iowa State Dental Society at the annual meeting. He will be succeeded next year by Dr. Hoyt W. Stonebrook of Eldora who was named president-elect. Officiating officers announced included Ty J. Berney of Davenport as vice president Dr. Roscoe Feldman of Ames as treasurer and Dr. H. I. Wilson of Des Moines as secretary. All officers of the Iowa Dental Hygienists Association were re elected.
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Des Moines Man Loses Foot in Freight Train Accident
Clyde Shaver 32 suffered a crushed left leg and a foot and ankle amputations after falling under a moving freight train near the Hi-Hoxie Fruit Company loading dock in Des Moines. He remained in fairly good condition at Mercy hospital Wednesday after the Tuesday incident.
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Monroe Woman Dies After Auto Accident
A 67 year old Monroe woman Mrs. George Palmer died Tuesday after a tire blowout caused a car to go out of control near Knoxville Iowa. She died en route to a Knoxville hospital but authorities cite a heart ailment as the likely cause. Her husband’s car carried her to treatment for shock. Monroe lies about 30 miles southeast of Des Moines.
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Armed Forces Day Flight To Parade Over Cedar Rapids
On Armed Forces Day a B 28 and Be 2t flight from Offutt Field will roam Cedar Rapids between 10 am and noon Saturday May 1 1952 as part of a joint parade by more than 45 bands and military units. A night show at Hawkeye Downs features Bob Dotzauer and tickets go on mail order. Also named were two Miss Eastern Iowa candidates Eunice Stimpson and Dorothy Jordan detailing their band and school activities.
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Protestants Urged to Learn of Other Faiths at Convention
Iowa educator Marcus Bach urged Protestants to study basic beliefs of other religions at the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago. He said true religious unity crosses denominational lines and Americans should seek understanding while keeping convictions intact. He noted many Americans are searching for a philosophy of life beyond formal church membership.
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Convict Granted Leave to Visit Dying Mother
Fort Madison inmate Harry Brothers 54, serving 10 years for morals charges, was granted special leave by Gov. William Beardsley to visit his 84 year old mother, Mrs Lettie Brothers, for 90 minutes Tuesday. He will remain in Polk county jail for daily visits the rest of the week. Deputies brought him from Fort Madison and Beardsley signed the leave. Mrs Brothers had hoped to see her son again.
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Iowa League of Women Voters Convention Speech
Mrs Johnn G Lee president of the National League of Women Voters will address delegates from 21 Iowa leagues at the state convention in Iowa City on May 14 and 15. She will discuss the League goals and activities.
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Women Voters Set May 15 Meeting Across State Groups
Mrs. David L Ross of Grinnell will preside as president of the Iowa league. Dr. Robert Ray of the University of Iowa Institute of Public Affairs will address the group. Delegates will attend from many cities including Des Moines Cedar Rapids Grinnell and Dubuque with leagues in Scott county represented.
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Hatchery Fire Kills About 1000 Laying Hens
A corrugated metal hatchery building at the Corning hatchery on highway 34 east edge of Corning burned Tuesday. Firemen fought the blaze with limited water supply. About 1000 laying hens used for hybrid chick breeding were destroyed.
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Iona Catholics Sail for Europe to Attend Congress
The American liner Independence sailed from New York for Europe with 507 passengers including 200 pilgrims en route to the 15th International Eucharistic Congress in Barcelona May 27 to June 1. The delegation from the Province of Town includes Dubuque Des Moines Davenport and Sioux City with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Ericles of Dubuque leading for Archbishop Rohlman.
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Wolf Pack Reported In Princeton Area
Princeton area farmers watched for a wolf pack after Kenneth Adams, a Princeton farmer, killed his second wolf in three weeks. Adams said the two wolves were large timber males and that other wolves in a pack may remain nearby. No livestock losses were reported, but several chickens have been killed in recent weeks.
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Maytag Reports First Quarter Net Income Decline
Maytag Washing Machine Company announced net income for the first three months of the year totaled 21 033 250, down from 22 536 450 in the same period last year. Drake University celebrated its 71st founding anniversary in Des Moines noting its growth since 1881 to become the state’s largest independent school by enrollment.
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Defense officials to review simulated air attack plans
Des Moines reports that top military defense officials will review a simulated air attack Friday as announced by the state civil defense office on Wednesday.
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