Eisenhower backs sending GIs wives to Europe
General Eisenhower said he favors allowing wives of occupation troops in Europe after occupation begins. He spoke at Boone before departing for Chicago where Mrs. Eisenhower recovers from pneumonia. He praised the 34th Iowa division, discussed education, unification of forces, and Allied cooperation.
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United States
Eisenhower
National Guard
34Th Divison
Iowa
AEF
Italy
Des Moines Man Dies After Fall From Stair Banister
Des Moines reports Frank Martin aged 55 died after falling 14 feet from a stairway banister in a downtown building. Police said he was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
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Des Moines
Frank Martin
Martin
Income Tax School Opens at State College for Two Day Session
The third annual federal income tax school will open for a two day session at Towa State college on Monday.
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AMES
Towa State College
Memorial Fund Established for Iowa State College Teacher
A memorial fund at Iowa State College honors Charles F. Bowers, the architectural engineering staff member who died in World War II. The fund aims for 2000 to 2500 dollars, with interest supporting an annual award to the top senior in architectural engineering.
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Henry Giese
A. R. Aeeee Ames
J. M. Anderson
Ankeny
A. C. Frisk
Mason City
David H. King
Spencer
Harvey W. Steiff
David B. Toenjes
Two Brothers Confess Davenport Burglaries
Davenport detectives say brothers John William McDonald and James Leroy McDonald confessed to a wave of burglaries across October and early November. They admitted stealing about $500 in cash and $500 in merchandise, mainly from taverns and grocery stores.
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Davenport
John William McDonald
James Leroy
Harold A. Thordsen
Thordsen
James McDonald
Three Hunters Fined $300 In Marshalltown
O E Baker O E Baker Jr and T J Coulter all of Ottumwa were fined 300 total and costs in municipal court after being found guilty of possessing 15 hen pheasants. They were arrested in Marshalltown October 29 and later fled hearing prompting increased bonds and bench warrants.
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Marshalltown
INS
O. E. Baker
O. E. Baker, Jr
T. J. Coulter
Ottumwa
Arm Loss Awarded in Onawa Ensilage Cutter Case
A Monona county district court jury awarded Marvin Price 6000 dollars for the loss of an arm in an ensilage cutter incident on December 2. The suit named the McNeill brothers of Onawa as defendants.
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Onawa, Ia
Monona County
Marvin Price
McNeill Brothers of
Onawa
Cooper Says Salary Only About six Thousand Dollars
Floyd Owen Woodward, top salary in the state salary book, defends his pay as a furniture salesman for the Fort Madison penitentiary project. He claims he nets about $6,000 annually and runs show floors and a Chicago office, with three salesmen on the road in normal times. Gov Blue favors a straight salary and an attorney general opinion allows contract cancellation.
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Des Moines
INS
Floyd Gowen Woodward
Cooper
Fort Madison
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Charles E. Finley
Iowa State College
Chicago
Blue
Iowa University Dean Wins Legion of Merit
Lt. Col. Mason Ladd University of Iowa law college dean on leave of absence received the Legion of Merit for service in the St. Louis medical procurement district and the surgeon general's office. He entered service in 1943 and will resume duties at the university after discharge.
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Iowa City
Mason Ladd
University of Iowa Law College
Legion of Merit
St. Louis
Surgeon General
Ladd
University Law College
Fire damages Seebeck home while family away
A early Sunday fire at the William Seebeck residence caused serious damage while the family was not at home. Fire crews responded and contained the blaze, with no injuries reported. The cause was under investigation.
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Tipton
William Seebeck
Ladd Named Permanent Supt of Toledo Juvenile Home
DES MOINES AP L. H. Ladd has been named permanent superintendent of the state juvenile home at Toledo by the state board of control chairman David R. McCreery. Ladd had been acting superintendent since Oct 1 and succeeds Ray Clift who resigned to enter banking at Alden. He previously led Pomeroy schools and served as Toledo school steward and athletic coach before wartime work.
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Des Moines
L. H. Ladd
Toledo
David R. McCreery
State Board of Announced Control
A Ladd
Ray Clift
Alden
Ladd
Pomeroy
McPherrin Dies Des Moines Banker at 81
Grant McPherrin, 81, longtime Des Moines banker, died Monday. He led Central National Bank and Trust Co for 26 years before resigning in 1939 and had chaired First Federal State Bank since then. He also chaired Iowa War Finance Corp and held top posts in the American Bankers association. His wife survives.
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Des Moines
Grant McPherrin
Moines
Central National Bank and Trust Company
First Federal State Bank
Iowa
War Finance Corp
American Bankers Association
Howes, Former Clinton Mayor, Dies at 79
Richard N. Howes, 79, who served as Clinton mayor four times, died at his home after a long public career. He had earlier been a city councilman, led the Chamber of Commerce, and held Kiwanis posts. Survived by wife, son, and daughter.
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Clinton
LLP
Richard N. Howes
Howes
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Illinois
Over 10 000 Ducks Banded in 1945 by Ducks Unlimited
Mason City AP Ducks Unlimited reports banding over 10 000 ducks in the last year bringing total to about 42 000 since 1939. October improved bird condition. 23 new duck factories or breeding areas were completed in 1945, totaling 165 on 1 300 000 acres. Hunters urged to report banded ducks killed to Washington DC fish and wildlife service.
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Mason City
Ducks Unlimited
Wilson Abel
Abel
the Fish and Wildlife Service
Washington, D. C
Founder's Day Honors Harriette Cooke at Cornell College
The Cornell College Founder's Day program honored Harriette J. Cooke the first woman professor with equal pay and recognition. She joined Cornell as a student in 1857 taught English drawing and painting, later earned a full professorship before leaving in 1890. A chorus and drama "Dedication" honored her memory with Bertha Johnson reading the role of Cooke and Dr. Russell Cole delivering a citation.
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MT. Vernon
Harriette J. Cooke
Cornell College
Miss Cooke
Cornell
Albert Johnson
Bertha Johnson
Russell Cole
October traffic toll hits new Iowa record for 1945
Des Moines AP reports 49 people died in Iowa traffic accidents in October 1945, the highest monthly toll since October 1943. The ten months to October total 267 deaths, up 18 from 1944. Fatalities by cause include 21 vehicle collisions and 13 pedestrians. Polk County led with seven deaths. Other counties with two or more include Warren, Benton, Clinton, Marshall, Boone, Woodbury, Dubuque, Allamakee and Clayton.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
Warren County
Benton
Clinton
Marshall
Boone
Woodbury
Dubuque
Allamakee
Clayton
Iowa Banker William Buxton Jr. Dies in Indianola
William Buxton Jr. longtime banker and Peoples Trust and Savings Bank board chairman died Monday in Indianola hospital. He served in the Iowa House from 1913 to 1917 and had a 52 year banking career.
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Indianola, Ia
William Buxton, Jr
Indianola
The
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank
Iowa House of Representatives
Svanests Convention Ban To Ease Housing Crisis
Des Moines real estate board chair Leo Dunn calls for resuming wartime restrictions on conventions to free hotel rooms for veterans. He says 47 conventions crowd the city, hotels are needed for veterans, and many attendees seek products not yet on the market.
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Des Moines
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