Iowa Lawmakers Back Speed Limits On Highways
Iowa legislators in 1947 show strong support for speed limits to reduce highway deaths. A 67 to 25 vote favored limits. 95 respondents gave opinions with 22 preferring 60 mph, 16 favoring 50 mph, and 15 backing 60 mph in lieu of 50. At statewide conference Gov Blue urged limits to curb the highway slaughter as 1946 death toll neared 456 with 6,937 injuries and property losses exceeding 7.8 million dollars.
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Old Age Assistance payments rise in Iowa
DES MOINES Iowa monthly old age assistance payments rose in November with $14 957 more paid than October bringing the total to 1 702 305 for 48 417 recipients The average payment was 35 16 Aid to the blind also noted as increasing.
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Otis Incorporation Formed in Cedar Rapids Iowa
A new company organized under Chapter 491 of the Iowa Code is formed in Cedar Rapids to conduct motor vehicle and automotive trade, including sale of parts, repair shops, garages and storage services. It may acquire real estate, lease buildings, and operate as wholesaler, retailer or distributor. Directors include Dan F P Hunter Sr and Dan F P Hunter Jr with initial officers, and the corporation has a twenty year term with renewal possible.
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SSS Tonic Promised to Boost Stomach Juice and Sleep
The ad claims stomach gas sour tastes ruin sleep and cause fretful nerves. It asserts aging stomachs need more gastric juice to digest foods and prevent fermentation. Medical authorities allegedly prove SSS Tonic increases this flow, improves digestion, nourishes blood, and helps one feel better and sleep soundly.
Increases in Payments and Cases Reported This Month
The data show total payments rose from 1,239 cases this month to 50,757, with 890 more cases than last month and 6,618 more than a year prior. Dependent children assistance is $126,524 for 3,753 cases, reflecting gains in both payments and cases.
Vets Tuition Boost Fortifies Iowa State Universities
Iowa three state colleges will receive about 4.4 million dollars in veterans tuition for the current year, due to a cost of instruction basis approved by a state attorney general. The VA pays up to 500 dollars per veteran while state funds cover the rest, with Iowa State, University of Iowa and State Teachers College each gaining significant increments based on veteran enrollment.
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V A tuition figures tied to standard courses for veterans
The VA states its payments for veterans cover two semesters totaling 30 hours at the university. Figures were calculated using the standard rates for the average student at Town State and the Teachers college, based on the previous year’s data.
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Rites at Vinton for Dr. Lockhart
Special to The Gazette reports the funeral service for Dr. Lockhart held in Vinton after his Tuesday death at University Hospital Iowa City. A prominent education figure born near Urbana, he taught psychology at Drake and Ohio State, wrote three psychology texts, and earned Drakebs BS and UI Masters and PhD. He began as Brandon principal in 1903 and last taught in Orient Ia. Surviving are his wife three sons a daughter and several siblings.
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Farmer Killed Near Reinbeck
Henry Dan Schmidt a 67 year old retired farmer and Masonic lodge secretary was killed when his tractor overturned on a small bridge after a head on collision with a car driven by Ada Himshoot of Buckingham seven feet of creek water lay below the bridge. Leah Himshoot and others survived and funeral services were planned for Sunday.
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Bees go berserk in arthritis test
Dr. E E Ehrer faced a chaotic lab when 600 bees escaped during an arthritis experiment. The swarm stung him 40 times and a nurse 20 times, then drove away six patients waiting to see him in North Hollywood California.
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Hofer Appeals Death Sentence To High Court
Louis B. Hofer of Indianapolis appeals to the Iowa supreme court after a June escape from a reformatory led to a first degree murder conviction for killing guard John Hint in Anamosa. The 35-year-old seeks reversal on 20 alleged trial errors while awaiting a Dec. 10 execution date.
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