Linn County Boosts Steer Valuation 11 Percent
The State Tax Commission, acting as county equalization board, increased Linn county’s steers two years old and over valuation by 11 percent. The county’s abstract lists 147 steers in this class with taxable value rising from 9,947 to 11,041 dollars. A public hearing for objections is set for next Saturday.
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Linn County
State Tax Commission
County Audio
Otto Hanzlik
Tax Commission
Hickenlooper Defends Atomic Energy Probe Actions
Senator Hickenlooper defends his charges against Atomic Energy Commission chairman Lilienthal and criticizes past mismanagement and security lapses. He notes resignations of Waymack and another member, cites testimony and press reports, and asserts progress since the investigation began while denying political motives.
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Mr. Lilienthal
Commission
Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Waymack
Washington
Atomic Energy Funds
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Quick Magazine
Congress
Sen. Hickenlooper
Obituary notices from Iowa deaths in Springville and Tipton
Mrs. A. C. Port aged 81 dies in a Marion nursing home. Funeral services scheduled for 1 38 p m Monday at Springville Methodist church. Mrs. Harold Miller aged 43 dies Saturday. services 2 p m Monday at Shelly mortuary. Mrs. Alice F. Gillette aged 81 dies suddenly Friday. services 2 p m Sunday at Sheets funeral home.
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Springville
A. C. Port
Marion
Springville Methodist Church
Manchester
Harold Miller
Shelly Mortuary
Tipton
Alice F. Gillette
Sheets Funeral Home
Deaths of Worthan and Phillips with services scheduled
Funeral services for Harry Burdette Worthan age listed with address in Cedar Rapids set for Monday at 1 30 p m in Turner chapel with Rev Marvin B Kober of St Pauls Methodist Church officiating Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Worthan was sales manager for Elite Chick Company and a Cedar Rapids resident for 50 years Burial planned at Cedar Memorial Park Friends may call at Turner chapel Also funeral services for Mrs A E Phillips Monday at 3 30 p m in Turner chapel Rev Kober to officiate Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call at Turner chapel
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Harry Burdette Worthan
Linden Terrace SE
Turner Chapel
Marvin B. Kober
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Worthan
Elite Chick Company
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Memorial Park
A. E. Phillips
Wingler Estate Seeks 16000 in Ripon Hotel Fire Suit
A third damage suit was filed in Fond du Lac court over the Grand View hotel fire at Ripon Wisconsin on February 1, six dead. Charles N Showers administrator for Robert Wingler seeks 16000 alleging hotel negligence by Mrs Mayme Kuhn. Two other suits were filed by widows of Madison men who died in the blaze.
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Madison, Wis
Canadian Amy Grace Kelsey Crowned Wheat Queen at Livestock Expo
At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago the 57 year old Amy Grace Kelsey of Erickson British Columbia won Wheat Queen of the World. The 50th annual show opened with junior livestock wins including Roland Anderson and Carlisle Besuden lighting the junior feeding contest. The event runs eight days.
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Chicago
Amy Grace Kelsey
Erickson
B. C
Bonnie Lu Logan
van Wert
Ohio
Lin-Lo
Betty Hartter
Carlock, II
Roland Anderson
Leland, Ill
Carlisle Besuden
Winchester
Besuden
Henry C. Besuden
Lambs
Southdown
Anderson
Poland
China
Andy Grimes
West Union
Hampshire
Schmidt Brothers
Delmar
Aberdeen-Angus
Associated Press
East Iowa
Whitey
Donna May Weise
Charlotte
Donna
Tax mixup over creamery personal property values in 1948
The document argues the tax mixup affected the creamery's personal property values and questions Linkletter’s notice to Bates. It discusses which Iowa code provision governs back assessments for omitted property and who bears responsibility for back taxes. The debate centers on whether personal property is covered and if the five year window applies.
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Linkletter
Bates
Panamanian Chiefs Seek Refuge in Canal Zone
Three former Panamanian presidents fled the capital and sought refuge with U.S. forces in the Canal Zone after President Arnulfo Arias ordered arrests of followers of Daniel Chanis. Ex presidents Chanis Enrique Jimenez and Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia headed the action. Jimenez led Chanis loyalists, while de la Guardia helped engineer Arias’s 1941 ouster.
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Panama
United States
Canar Ne
Arnulfo Arias
Daniel Chanis
Arias
Chanis
Enrique Jimenez
Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia
Jimenez
Liberal Party
de la Guardia
Sabu the Elephant Boy Rides Through Robbery Night
Burglars broke into a residence and stole about $200 worth of motor parts and doodads from a hot rod roadster associated with Sabu the elephant boy of the movies. The incident occurred Friday night, slowing his activities.
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Hollywood
INS
Sabu
City Briefs and Notices Across Town
Community items include church evangelist Eugene Suddeth at the Church of Christ on Eighth Avenue SW with services at 11 a.m. and 7 15 p m. A sister’s illness brings Mrs. R W Black to Adrian Michigan. Czech School Board to meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. A newborn daughter arrives to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson in Colorado Springs and a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. Martin in Minneapolis. Maine lodge to elect officers Friday at 7 30 p m. Shuffle board location owners urged to contact Chas E Novak Amusement. Rotary Club hears Prof Philip Raup on Agrarian Reform.
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Church of Christ — Evangelist
Eugene Suddeth
Des Moines
Church of Christ
Eighth Avenue SW
Nelson
Colorado Springs
Robert S. Nelson
Cold Stream Avenue
Earl Smith
Rotary
Philip M. Raup
University of Wisconsin Department of Agricultural Economics
Rotary Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Witnesses Subpoenaed In Punchboard Probe
Des Moines county attorney says twelve persons were subpoenaed to appear before the Polk county grand jury for a full scale probe of a Des Moines wholesale punchboard dealer. Subpoenas went to individuals listed as punchboard customers in Herbert Wolf records.
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Des Moines
Ed S. Thayer
Polk County Grand Jury
Thayer
Herbert Wolf
Echoes cannot reflect from objects within fifty feet
A physics note states that an echo from a sound cannot be heard when the reflecting object lies closer than about fifty feet, due to air and surface interaction.
Travel ban upheld for 11 top American Communists
NEW YORK (UP) The 11 top American Communists convicted of conspiracy to advocate overthrow of the government were denied permission to travel while their case is on appeal. Judge Irving Kaufman ruled after government attorneys described the group as depraved criminals. Defense attorney Harry Sacher said another motion would be filed. The defendants must remain in their home districts on bail totaling $260 000 pending appeal.
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New York
Kae Ieachee
Irving Kaufman
Hearisng
Harry Sacher
Rich ard L. Roberts granted divorce from Ellen in Missouri
Carthage Missouri reported that Richard L Roberts, age 91, was granted a divorce Friday from his wife Ellen, age 85, on grounds of incompatibility. The couple wed in 1930 at Greenfield Missouri.
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Carthage
Richard L. Roberts
Ellen
Greenfield
Three Men Hospitalized After Saturday Night Brawls
Three men were admitted to Mercy hospital for stitching after two fights and a family altercation Saturday night. Jack Martin, 48, of 819 Tenth Street SE, and Cheery Leeper sustained head wounds from tavern incidents. Harold Candler, 28, of 43 Street SE, also needed stitches from a fight in front of Novotny's tavern. Police planned charges include drunkenness, disturbing the peace, assault, and hate crime allegations.
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Mercy Hospital
Jack Martin
Tenth Street SE
Circle Tavern
Twelfth Avenue SE
Harold Kautz
Leeper
Kautz
Harold Candler
Fortythird Street
Novotny
Sixteenth Avenue
James White
Windsor Hotel
Candler
Pope Returns to Vatican to Plan 1950 Holy Year
Pope Pius returned to the Vatican from Castel Gandolfo to complete preparations for the 1950 Holy Year. Observers said he appeared in excellent health after a four month summer rest and would drive his American made automobile to continue efforts for the forthcoming jubilee.
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Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Castel Gandolfo
Yaupon Holly Thrives Along North Carolina Coast
The article notes Yaupon, the spineless true American holly, grows profusely along the North Carolina coast highlighting its prolific presence and ecological role in the region.
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North Carolina
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