Politics To Simmer in Iowa Heat
Iowa political clash looms as Democrats host a June Midwest farm program powwow in Des Moines with Brannan and other top officials. Republicans plan a June 27 statewide session led by Whitney Gillilland to sharpen organizational efforts across Iowa amid national farm policy talk.
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Charles F. Brannan
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Whitney Gillilland
Gillilland
Nickels and events highlighted by Monticello chamber
Readers learn about Nickel Beer Day events at nine local taverns sponsored by Monticello Chamber of Commerce groups. The column offers regional notes from eastern Iowa, including park conditions, roads, and civic projects. It mentions Clermont’s scenic drive to Strawberry Point and local construction in Elgin.
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Strawberry Point
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Iowa Political Notes and Potential 1950 Governor Talk
A Iowa political column mocks new state employee coffee hour limits and predicts bureau chief checkers. It reviews possible 1950 Republican contenders including Lester S. Gillette, Fred Maytag, J Kendall Lynes, and Lt. Gov. Kenneth A. Evans, with note of a candidate from Cedar Rapids.
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Impedar Rapids
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Lester S. Gillette
Guy M. Gilposer
Fos
Fred Maytag
Newton
J. Kendall Lynes
Plainfield
Kenneth A. Evans
Marquette Toll Bridge Deal Upheld
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Wis AP A 12 year fight for public ownership of the toll Prairie du Chien Marquette bridge ends as the city council approves a 500000 purchase from the state The state has a contract to buy the bridge for 1000000 from the Pittsburgh company and will resell it to the city for a million Tolls will be set by the state while the city handles operation and financing via a bond issue The city aims to lower tolls from 1 15 for a car and driver plus 10 cents each way per passenger to about 50 70 cents and expects turnover within 10 to 30 days
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Prairie du Chien-Marquette Bridge Company
Pittsburgh
Harry Speck
Speck
Ninety foot Bridge Moved at Decorah
DECORAH The 90 foot pony truss bridge crossed Dry Run was moved through the Hog's Back cut by the H W Podger Company of St Paul on 24 rubber tired wheels. The move took six hours and the bridge was set on concrete foundations where the new creek channel crosses the Dugway road.
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New Creek
H. W. Podger Company
St. Paul
Grant To Be Released From Hospital Today
Des Moines attorney and Iowa Young Republican leader Henry F. Grant, 33, is set to leave Mercy hospital after a three month stay following an automobile crash on February 12. Doctors say he is ready for discharge but cannot resume duties immediately. his uncle and law partner State Sen. George Faul notes the delay.
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Henry F. Grant
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Grant
George Faul
Des Moines Confectioner Fined for Tax Evasion
Otto Hill of Des Moines pleaded guilty in federal court to income tax evasion. Judge Charles E. Dewey fined him $5,000 and suspended a one year prison term, placing him on 18 months probation. Hill reported $73,000 income for 1944 and 1945 and owed about $35,000 in taxes, of which $15,000 had been paid.
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Otto Hill
Des Moines Confectioner
Charles E. Dewey
Postville centennial planned for June celebration week
John Reynolds reports Postville Ia marks 100 years since Joel Post and Half-Way House era. The June 3 to 5 festival features a parade, dances, Old Settlers address by Sen Arthur H Jacobson, beard contest, free acts, base ball games, concerts, clowns, and a blind fold auto drive.
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Half-Way House
Postville
Military Road
Memorial Hall
Arthur H. Jacobson
Waukon
Old Settlers
Postville Park
Postville High School
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