Solons Think About Income Tax in Special Session
Iowa legislators debate how to handle the state income tax in a forthcoming special session. Sen. J Kendall Lynes criticizes a two cut as harming education and road funding. Kuester suggests reserve-based partial tax with tiers. Others doubt reversion to 50 percent, while some favor full collection. Local Farm Bureau and Education Association leaders press for full tax collection.
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Des Moines
Iowa
J. Kendall Lynes
Plain
Kuester
Sen
R. V. Lee
Dysart
Senate
Carl Burkman
Pocahontas County
Guy Butler
Rolfe
Howard Hill
Minburn
Iowa Farm Bureau
Charles F. Martin
Iowa State Education Association
Three More Eastern Iowans Join Service
Three eastern Iowans enlist through Cedar Rapids station. Wilbur S. Jones of Belle Plaine becomes private first class in the 728 MP battalion, Robert D. Mackey of Hale is a corporal in the armored forces, and Joseph A. Hirsch of Dubuque serves as technician fourth class in the air force. Jones and Mackey had prior army service. all enlist for three years.
Lieb postmaster at Atkins dies at 61
George Lieb, 61, Atkins postmaster since 1927, died Tuesday night after a heart ailment. World War I veteran, he led the Linn and Benton County Postmasters Association in 1946 and held roles in the Atkins American Legion post. Survived by five brothers and one sister, services set for Friday at Beatty chapel Cedar Rapids with American Legion honors at Raetz cemetery.
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Atkins
George Lieb
Lieb
Linn and Benton County Postmasters Association
Atkins American Legion Post
John
Louis
Carl
Juke
Frank Lieb
Newhall
Kenneth Harmer
Cedar Rapids
Beatty Chapel
Adolph Schueler Post
American Legion
Raetz Cemetery
President Hancher Upholds Ban on Pets
IOWA CITY President Virgil M. Hancher reaffirmed the University of Iowa ban on pets in temporary housing areas during a meeting with protesting pet owners. He cited the trusted health officer Dr. M. E. Barnes who urged eviction of pets from congested housing to prevent disease and protect children. Ray Stephenson, head of the pet Owners group, said they will seek legal guidance on possible further action.
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Iowa City
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
M. E. Barnes
Ray Stephenson
Pet Owners Group
Blue Calls Election In Poweshiek County
Gov. Robert D. Blue issued a proclamation for a special election in Poweshiek County on December 9 to fill the Grinnell vacancy caused by the death of State Rep. John W. Gannaway. No election is planned in Appanoose County for Rep. Leonard Scott’s seat as he has moved to California and did not resign.
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Des Moines
INS
Robert D. Blue
Poweshiek County
John W. Gannaway
Grinnell
Appanoose County
Leonard Scott
Centerville
California
Blue
Scott
Martins Resignation As Loras College President Accepted
Msgr. Michael J. Martin resigns as president of Loras College and will serve as pastor of Sacred Heart in Fillmore Iowa. Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman announced the appointment, with Martin remaining at Loras until early 1948. He previously led Loras since 1939 after guiding Loras Academy from 1936 to 1939.
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Rohlman
Monsignor
Martin
Loras
Monsignor Martin
Governor Hears Plea for Hofer Delays Decision
Governor Robert D. Blue heard an appeal for clemency for Louis B. Hofer, sentenced to hang at Fort Madison for the slaying of John Hinz during a 1946 escape attempt. The governor will decide by early next week, noting the weight of the personal and statewide impact. Hofer's aide Weasel and chaplain Bongers urged commutation after Hofer’s accomplice Charles Larson received 99 years.
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Des Moines
INS
Robert D. Blue Wednesday
Louis B. Hofer
Fort Madison
Hofer
John Hinz
Anamosa Reformatory
A. L . Weasel
H. V. Bongers
Charles Larson
Weasel
Gov. Blue
Supreme Court
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Actress Alice Faye Breaks Arm at Hollywood Dinner
Hollywood AP reports actress Alice Faye broke her right arm in a fall at writer Dick Chezil lat's home in Los Angeles. She was a dinner guest with husband Phil Harris when she tumbled down steps into a sunken living room.
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Hollywood
Alice Faye
Dick Chezillat
Phil Harris
Iowa Briefs Highlight Local Marriages and Legal News
Waukon, Calmar, West Branch, Anamosa, Tama and surrounding towns report weddings at St Patrick Church Nashua and Prairie du Chien. Probate opens for Judge Moffit will leave estate to daughter Margaret. Divorces filed, deputies appointed, and religious film showings noted. Legal actions include Tama suit for 20000 against G A Wittick over 1946 auto crash.
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Anamosa
Darlene Jailiffs
Emil Hamer
James Sinkey
Charles Sinkey
Little Brown
Nashua
Tipton
John T. Moffit
Margaret Moffit Platner
Evansville
Ill
Helen Laschanzky
Durant
Arthur Laschanzky
Cedar County
Manchester
Protestant Film Association
Earlville
Phyllis Herman
Loren Herman
John Thibadeau
Lester Thibadeau
Bethany
Palo—Harledel Yates
Guy Yates
Vernon D. Wiley
T. H. Wiley
Walker
First Methodist
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Wanda Schellin
Carl Schellin
Robert McGreevy
Vincent McGreevy
St. Patrick’s
TAMA
Ruth Burnes
Eugene V. Burnes
James J. Rucker
M. C. Rucker
Toledo
Floyd W. Parrish
Waterloo
Tama County
G. A. Wittick
Cedar Falls
Two Iowans Admit Tax Evasion in Federal Case
Des Moines AP reports Mason City shoe dealer Simon N. Fox pled guilty to 1944 income tax evasion and Patrick O. McWilliams of Cherokee pled guilty to 1945 tax evasion. Sentencing set for January 5. Indictments allege unpaid taxes totaling 8,574 for Fox and 21,485 for McWilliams.
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DES Moines
Mason City
Charles A. Dewey
Simon N. Fox
Patrick O. McWilliams
Notice of Administratrix for Anna M Werner estate
In Linn County Iowa on November 18 1947 Resther Reed appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Anna M Werner deceased All persons indebted should pay immediately and those having claims must file them in the Clerk of Linn County District Court office M W O Riely attorney
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Beane
Iowa
Linn County
Anna M. Werner
District Court
Resther Reed
M. W. O’rieley
North Liberty Men Injured In Collision
Carl Domine and Melvin Mentzer of North Liberty were seriously injured in a two truck crash four miles north of Iowa City on Highway 218. Both men suffered severe lacerations and bruises and were found in a dazed state. The pickup skidded into a northbound semi trailer. the other driver escaped injury. The collision occurred at 7:45 a.m.
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Iowa City
INS
Carl Domine
Melvin Mentzer
North Liberty
Mercy Hospital
Wesley Kasparek
Cause of Davenport Blast Still Mystery
Davenport Iowa (UP) An open verdict was returned by a coroner s jury after investigating the apartment building explosion of November 7 that killed two and injured eight. The jury found no new evidence to determine the blast s cause while fire officials and gas company officials continue inquiries.
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Davenport
William Wymer
Wymer
Iowa-I Illinois Gas and Electric Company
Pheasant Loss Blamed on Farmers by Aide in Des Moines
Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson, president of the Wildlife Management Institute, told Izaak Walton League members in Des Moines that Iowa's dwindling pheasant population is caused by intensive farming. He cited high prices pushing marginal land back into production, destroying winter cover and feeding for game. He urged sportsmen to support soil conservation to restore habitat.
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Des Moines
INL
Ira N. Gabrielson
Washington
Wildlife Management Institute
Iowa
Gabrielson
Izaak Walton League
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
State Conservation Commission
Millwork and glass destroyed in E. W. Oates yard fire
A Monday night blaze at the E. W. Oates lumber yard in Storm Lake destroyed millwork and a large amount of glass, causing about $12,000 in damage. The AP report notes investigators were called to the scene and no injuries were listed.
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Storm Lake
E. W. Oates
War Chest allocates $2500 to Mercy and McDonald hospitals
The Jones County War Chest voted to donate about $2500 left in its treasury to Mercy hospital in Anamosa and John McDonald hospital in Monticello. The funds will be split evenly between the two institutions.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Death Benefits Paid to Iowans Reach 13.569 Million
The Institute of Life Insurance reported that Iowa families received 13.569 million dollars in life insurance death benefits in the first nine months of 1947, up from 12.909 million the previous year. About 11.611 million came from ordinary policies, 1.193 million from group policies, and 765 thousand from industrial policies, with 2.544 billion dollars in insurance in force statewide, averaging three thousand five hundred dollars per family.
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New York
Institute of Life Insurance
Iowa
Institute
Conservation Panel Delays Report on Iowa Program
The governor’s special conservation survey committee said three recently discharged state conservation commission employees will be allowed to appear before the panel. Dr Ira N Gabrielson, president of the Wildlife Management Institute, said the committee will conduct a thorough study of the Iowa conservation program before issuing recommendations or a report.
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Des Moines
INS
Special Conservation Survey
Robert D. Blue
State Conservation Commission
Ira N. Gabrielson
Wildlife Management Institute
Iowa
Family Finds Thankful Home After Months in Truck Body
In Council Bluffs the Troy Wilcoxen family, ten children, will share Thanksgiving after moving from a truck body to a rent free home for two years donated by Joseph Katelman. Volunteers prepared essential services while locals provided furniture, clothing, and goods. Four month old Sharon Rae, and her twin Karen Kay, return from hospital care for anemia as a nine pound goose arrives for the feast.
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Council Bluffs
Troy Wilcoxen
Wilcoxens
Joseph Katelman
Iowa State College Assures Winter Quarter Housing Rooms
Ames AP reports that Iowa State College officials say all new students registering for winter quarter classes will be able to find housing accommodations in Ames.
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AMES
Lowa State College
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