Iowa Judges Seek Six Criminal Law Changes
Iowa district judges urged the 1955 legislature to legalize pretrial transfer of felons to mental hospitals, raise the petty larceny line from 20 to 50 dollars, allow alternate juries and waivers of jury trials in noncapital cases, soften penalties for repeat DUI offenses, adjust robbery and larceny penalties to align with included offenses, and permit automatic good time reductions for jail prisoners. The recommendations passed the Iowa District Judges Association and were sent to judiciary committees after approval by county attorneys. Medical-legal discussions covered pretrial psychiatric transfers and hospital security policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
County Attorneys Association
Heiserman
Judiciary
Iowa Senate
House
Gerber Named Head of U S English Teachers
DETROIT AP The National Council of Teachers of English elected John C. Gerber as president for 1955. He is a professor of English at the University of Iowa and coordinates the university’s communication skills program while teaching 19th century American literature. The council holds its annual convention in Detroit.
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Detroit
National Council of Teachers of English
John C. Gerber
University of Iowa
Gerber
Sui
New Bridge Engineer for Iowa Appointed
AMES Iowa Highway Commission appoints Neil Welden of Ames as bridge engineer succeeding E W Blumenstein who retired age looming next spring Blumenstein served since 1932 on the commission staff since 1913 Welden from Iowa Falls joins the commission in 1933 and led the Iowa section of the American Society of Civil Engineers last year
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Ames
INS
Iowa Highway Commission
Neil Welden
E. W. Blumenschein
Commission
Blumenschein
Welden
Iowa Falls
Iowa
American Society of Civil Engineers
Notice of Appointment of Administratrices in Iowa Estate
On November 10, 1954 Helen Moses and Julia Kacere were appointed and qualified as Administratrices of the estate of John T. Risk, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly. those with claims should file them in the Clerk of Linn County District Court with proper authentication. Silliman and Gray are the attorneys for the Administratrices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
John T. Risk Late
Linn Courty
Istrict Court
Helen Moses
Julia Kacere
Administratrices
Silliman & Gray
One Way to Gauge a Woman’s Age by Her Sister-in-Law
A succinct witticism notes a rough method for estimating a woman’s age through her sister-in-law. The line reflects humor about family relations and aging.
Utility Seeks Immediate 14.3% Iowa City Rate Hike
Iowa City council weighs urgent 14.3 percent electric rate increase proposed by Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company. James E. Stewart warns of losses and offers refunds via bond if the hike is upheld. Debates on valuation and a declaratory judgment continue. council plans closed session and a Dec. 13 meeting. The company operates without a franchise as renewal votes are delayed pending rate decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company
James E. Stewart
C. P. Conrad
Peter F. Roan
Black and Veatch
Kansas City
John Bauer
American Public Utilities Bureau
New York
Bauer
Mrs Eisenhower Supports Iowa YWCA Camp Pool
Mamie Eisenhower endorsed a donation to the YWCA camp development near Boone Iowa and sent best wishes for success in raising funds. Mrs A H Blank declined to disclose the amount. The campaign seeks 81350 by December 20 for a swimming pool and related facilities.
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Des Moines
INS
Mamie Eisenhower
YWCA
Boone
A. H. Blank
Released After 22 Months Inrobbery He Didn't Commit
Kenneth Massey, 27, freed from Texas prison after serving 22 months of a 2 to 10 year term for a robbery he says he did not commit. He left prison with $50, a new suit, and plans to relocate to California, while awaiting his next steps and awaiting word on the case that led to his exoneration. Massy had been convicted in an El Paso store robbery, but an Iowa death-row inmate, William Karsten, confessed and spurred Massey’s release and restoration of his citizenship.
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Huntsville
Texas
Kenneth Massey
California
Massey
Purdon
Dallas
Paso
Bakersfield
Calif
el Paso
Iowa
William Karsten
Fire Claims Third Victim In Floyd House Tragedy
IOWA CITY AP The third of five children burned when a Floyd house fire on November 4 died Friday night at University Hospitals. Emmett Ballangen five from Tofte Minnesota had been listed in fair condition earlier. He was half-brother to Betty Pint whose son Harold five and daughter Janice seven also died from burns. The blaze forced the mother and five children from their beds. Mrs Pint and two other sons Mike six and William ten survive.
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Iowacity
Floyd
University Hospitals
Emmett Ballangen
Tofte
Minn
Betty Pint
Harold
Janice
Burns
Jurgemeyer Listed in Fairly Good Condition
L. L. Jurgemeyer of Clinton Republican state central committeeman from the Second district was reported in fairly good condition today at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton after head injuries from an accident near Hanover Illinois. Doctors said his condition improved from serious earlier.
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Clinton
L. L. Jurgemeyer
Republican State Central
Jane Lamb Hospital
Hanover
Jurgemeyer
Hammer Mill Injury Fatal for Iowa Man
SIBLEY Iowa Walter Jacobsma 40 a Sibley farmer died Friday from injuries after his hand was caught in a hammer mill Thursday He was rushed to the hospital for an operation on his mangled hand but died of a blood clot before surgery Authorities said he was grinding corn on his farm west of Sibley when the accident occurred.
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Sibley (LLP
Walter Jacobsma
Sibley
Jacobsma
Rath Packing and Union End Dispute Settled at Waterloo
Rath Packing Company and Union Local 46 of CIO United Packinghouse Workers announced a complete settlement of a labor dispute that included weeks of work stoppages. The contract spans until September 1, 1956 and follows a tentative agreement reached earlier in the week with production now resumed.
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Waterloo
INS
Rath Packing Company
CIO United Packinghouse
Rath
Waterloo cleaners strike settled after union talks pursued
About 30 Var sity cleaners in Waterloo ended a short strike after the firm agreed to negotiate with the AFL Teamsters once a local unit forms. The walkout began after a union supporter was dismissed, with officials saying the employee would not be rehired now but could be part of contract talks.
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Waterloo
INS
Varsity Cleaners
AFL Teamsters Union
Gross Wins Largest GOP House Margin in Des Moines Returns
In Iowa, H. R. Gross of Waterloo lands the biggest margin among GOP congressmen in the official canvass. He defeated Democrat George R. Laub 68,307 to 41,622 in the 3rd district. Other results list Hoeven, Schwengel, Talle, Le Compte, Cunningham, Dolliver and Jensen with substantial GOP leads over Democratic challengers in their districts.
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Des Moines
H. R. Gross
Waterloo
Gross
George R. Laub
Cresco
Laub
Charles B. Hoeven
Alton
Sperevening
Iowa
Roy B. Holland
Lawton
Hoeven
Holland
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
John O'Connor
Lone Tree
Henry O. Talle
Decorah
Reuben V. Austin
Dubuque
Lumund F. Bt
Jefferson Democrat
Ben Jensen
Extra
Elmer G. Carlson
Audubon Democrat
Mathematicians Meet at Iowa U
IOWA CITY The two day joint meeting draws eighty five mathematicians from twenty seven colleges and agencies. Prof Vaclav Hlavaty of Indiana outlines options for experimentally testing Einstein s new unified field theory. Attending Eastern Iowans include C M Chao Dora E Kearney Watson M Davis Robert C Seber and many others from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt Vernon and Roscoe Woods.
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Iowa City
Einstein
Vaclav Hlavaty
Indiana University
University of Iowa
Hlavaty
United States
Virgil M. Hancher, Jr
Harry T. Muhly
Robert V. Hogg
Hoegh Proposes Cent Gasoline Tax Boost
Gov elect Leo A. Hoegh urged a cent-a-gallon gasoline tax increase to fund an accelerated Iowa highway program. He rejected bond-financed roads and backed an east west toll road that would be self liquidating. Panel on WOI TV included John Butter Melvin Wilson and Robert Naden.
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AMES
Leo A. Hoegh
Iowa
Hoegh
Woi-Tv
John Butter
State Highway Commission
Melvin Wilson
Rockwell City
Robert Naden
Webster City
Gas War in Des Moines Continues Into Weekend
Des Moines prices stay 6 to 8 cents below normal with no end in sight beyond Monday. Harold Drake of the Iowa Petroleum Retailers Association said nationally advertised brands should hold at 20.9 cents per gallon for regular and 24.5 for premium, while independents offer even lower rates. The conflict began Wednesday over a clash between independents and major companies.
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Des Moines
Harold Drake
Iowa Petroleum Retailers Association
Classified Ads Include Various Local Notices and Services
A jumble of small ads lists religious announcements mortuary and monument items tailor services and remodeling offers. Entries mention jewelry sales moptproofing carpet cleaning wall work painting rubbish removal and well drilling with contact names and phone numbers. The page shows typical 1940s era classifieds with price tags and limited detail for each service.
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M. W. Preese
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa District Judges Association
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Cchopathic Hospital
Wilbur R. Miller
Edward L. Simmons
Centerville
Miller
Lichty
Junior
U.S
Eisenhower
Iowa Y.W. Project
Quineys
Mason of
Revere
Mass
Kang Peewee Femmes, Inc
Ward
Church OF the Holy Trinity
Richmond
Yorkshire
England
D.l.mathias
East Orange
N.J
BY Williams
Major Hoopld
Bascom O'Hare
Shakespeare
Buser
G.O.P. Congress
Iowa U
Aes
Eng
Jimmy Hallo
Arizona
Ando
Gazette
WMT
Ard Haven
First Christian Church
Rev. Oliver
KXEL
Billy Graham
Jesus
Fred E. Collard
Novak Monument CO
Fritzy
Collins Insi
Galway
ENTA
Probasco Jeweler
Rosen's
St. SE
Clair Douglas Barnes
E Ave
Marion
Dia
Stella B. Knoke
Chicago
Ellen N Bisco
Dalsbo
Thala Tom Owen
Cowboys
Kenny Hofer
Sammy
Waddy
6Th Ave
SEARS
Erie
Thor
H. L. Johnson
Center Point Rou
A. Sharp
18Th Ave
Dick Alexander
Robert Kalous
Goannaro Enn Cc
Mersch
B Ave
N.E
Dial
Melvin L. Kasner
Sth
Venetian Blind Hospital
John Wosding
Ninth St. S.W
Cesspools
Reptic Anak Pumpes City
Clark's
Irvin Martinson
Don J. Augustine
Aropiso
Ronnie
Rub- Awe
Ashes
Ance Garbage
Aamon Oa
Interier of
Sa Eeesti
Id Rathie
Irving Ash
Ryphish
Fie General Hauling
Cal Vet Am Turner
Minor's Mower & Saw
Picka Delivery
St. NW
Bill Leibrand
Vic Barto
New
Odel
Bob Waddington
Paul J. Nolan
W. Lyman
Lester Bailey, Sr
Ed Simon
Myers
T. N. Kasner
MAYYU
Andy Doll
Ridge Riders
Zika Ave
Ellis Park
Ave
Leo
Hi Way Gardens
Stanwood
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