Two Lads Face Murder Charge in Pleasantville
In Pleasantville Iowa two teenage boys Guy Ramsey Jr 15 and Harley Walker 17 were charged with first degree murder in the robbery slaying of Owen Shadle 70. Authorities say they admitted the $19 crime and planned the attack with one holding a pipe while the other struck.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Clarence A. Kading
Guy Ramsey, Jr
Harley Walker
Pleasantville
Owen Shadle
Shadle
Harrison Walker
Iowa Industry Hinges On Defense Drive Says Official
Des Moines AP reports Iowa's about 50 percent of industrial capacity is tied to defense production with 5 to 10 percent of actual war material output. A defense special train touring the state aims to help 400 firms inspect needed items, as clinics previously held in major cities are brought to manufacturers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George Beese
Office of Production Management
Reese
OPM
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Army Ordnance Department
Army Air Corps
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Signal Corps
Medical Corps
Chemical Warfare Service
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Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Bureau of Navigation
Marine Corps
Division of Contract Distribution
Division of Priorities
Town Manufacturers Association
Logan Merchant Entering G O P Secretary of State Race
Logan merchant from Harrison county announces candidacy for 1942 Republican primaries. Fourth entrant in the race, Peyton pledges strict economy and service. Former engrossing clerk, World War II veteran, American Legion member. Also named are Walter Beam Martensdale Marie Christiansen Des Moines and Seth Silver Cantril announcing runs.
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Harrison L. Peyton
Harrison County
Peyton
Forty-ninth General Assembly
House
American Legion
Walter Beam
Martensdale
Marie Christiansen
Des Moines
Seth Silver
Cantril
Des Moines Blaze Damages Argonne Apartments
Fire from an incinerator at the Argonne apartments sweeped the fourth floor causing damage to 16 of 42 units. Four apartments burned badly with 12 more damaged by smoke and water. Estimated loss six thousand dollars. insured. Residents including Mr and Mrs Jack W Johnson were evacuated during Thanksgiving dinner.
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Des Moines
Charles L. Slade
Argonne Apartments
Seventh
Grande Avenue
Jack W. Johnson
Wellington bombers reach 3240 mile range at 180 mph
The Wellington bombers are stated to have a range of 3240 miles when flying at 180 miles per hour, outlining their long distance capability and efficiency parameters.
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Wellington
Child Stealing Charge Dismissed In Iowa City
A child stealing charge against Della Jensen of Iowa City was dismissed after approval from County Attorney Edward L. Bate and the parents of Marilyn Hiatt. The charge stemmed from Jensen being arrested October 14 in Butler, Missouri, with 15-year-old Marilyn Hiatt who had disappeared from school on October 3. Jensen has since married, becoming Mrs Arthur Waples in a county jail lobby ceremony.
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Warren County
Indianola
Iowa City
Edward L. Bate
Marilyn Hiatt
Della Jensen
Miss Jensen
Butler
Miss Hiatt
Arthur Waples
Watchman Gets Back Wages Under Fair Labor Standards Act
Charles A. Gustafson a 72 year old Fort Dodge Indiana night watchman will receive 1699 63 dollars in back wages and overtime under the fair labor standards act. Walther W. King regional director notes the errors were unintentional as employers thought the guard exempt. Gustafson plans to buy defense bonds with his remaining funds after hospital bills and intends to keep living in America.
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Kansas City
Charles A. Gustafson
Fort Dodge
Walter W. King
Gustafson
Sweden
Plymouth Processing
Lawrence Warehousing Company
King
America
United States
Rites For Mrs Waline Noted in Marion Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Waline were conducted at Yocom chapel by Rev. Arthur W. Henke with pallbearers John Waline Elmer Waline Robert Dennis Elmer Kuch Lyle Kuch and David Waline. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Out of town relatives included Lena Waline Roy Waline Dora Mohr Arthur Waline Elmer Waline John Waline Joe Dennis and family from Cedar Rapids Marengo Montezuma and Monticello among others.
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Arthur Waline
Victor
Elmer Waline
John Waline
Joe Dennis
Earl
Robert Dennis
Cedar Rapids
David Waline
Moline
Fred Waline
Roy Bleedner
Willard Wagener
Guernsey
L. J. Kuch
Lyle Kuch
Marengo
George Dirks
C. R. Farmer
Anamosa
Margaret Sims
D. L. Crissman
Eleanor
Montezuma
William Rieken
Monticello
Iowa Control Board Seeks Tissue Aid From Senate
The Iowa board of control asked Sen. Clyde L. Herring to urge the priorities board to supply toilet tissue for 15 state institutions. Bids received none, threatening a Jan 1 shortage. Officials also report envelope and paper shortages affecting state operations and aging pension check processes.
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Iowa Board of Control
Clyde L. Herring
Priorities Board
Fleming
P E. Hopkins
Centrol
Washington
Harry Shropshire
Executive Council
Comptroller’s Office
Half Of Farmers Favor Guarding War Cargoes
A Wallace's Farmer and Town Homestead survey in Des Moines finds 48 percent of Iowa farm families favor sending American supplies directly to British harbors guarded by U S warships and planes. Forty four percent of women favor the policy versus 50 percent of men. 17 percent undecided.
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Des Moines
INS
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Wallaces
Iowa
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