General European Situation Improves Over 1947 Says Talle
Rep. Henry Talle of Decorah reports from Rome that European conditions show marked improvement over 1947 despite Berlin crisis and Soviet satellites. He cites strong crops in Italy Spain France and Germany and says Marshall Plan nations show stabilization progress. He notes airlift viability and continued arrival of fuel clothes and food to zones.
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Spain’s Hushed Harvests Echo Old Global Struggles
Rep Talle compares Spain and Italy’s drought hit fields to ancient farming, noting farmers still use oxen and mules for threshing while irrigation lags. He laments deforestation and misgovernment eroding olive groves and vineyards, likening Spain to a faded prima donna. He expresses sympathy for the hard hit nation.
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Fraud Conspiracy Trial of Dewey Postponed to November
DES MOINES Iowa prosecutors expect the fraud conspiracy trial of Polk County Supervisor Ben B Dewey to be postponed until the November term. District Judge G B Richter of Waukon met with Assistant Polk County Attorney Ed S Thayer and defense lawyer Frederic Miller to discuss the case. Thayer said a brief due Aug 6 will be completed and the judge will decide whether to try Dewey first or jointly with Safety Commissioner Myron J Bennett. Miller may file a demurrer and Dewey has 10 days to answer Thayer's bill of particulars.
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Witnesses Say Warren Took Part in Violence
In Waterloo Tuesday night a new session in the Wil bert Warren conspiracy trial heard state witnesses assert he joined a crowd that broke the Rath packing plant gate and overturned cars during the May meat strike riot at Rath company parking lot.
Two Men Arrested for Car Prowlings in Des Moines
DES MOINES Iowa two men identified as Orville Frendle 26 paroled from Anamosa and James Westfield 31 coast guard deserter were held in Des Moines for a series of car prowlings. Westfield admitted desertion and theft of the car used. he was turned over to federal authorities. Frendle said he was paroled last January after 23 months of a 10 year breaking and entering sentence and will be returned to complete the term.
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Anamosa
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Murder Trial Set for Ebelsheiser in Ottumwa
Edward Ebelsheiser faces a first degree murder charge in the July death of Earl Robertson Hedrick farmer. Trial scheduled Sept 28 after Judge Edward Simmons overruled the motion to quash the indictment. Defense argues the grand jury was improperly drawn from a new list of 75 names following an earlier illegality.
Ask Delay for Ousted Detective's Hearing
Siou x City. A two weeks delay in the civil service hearing on charges against suspended Detective Chief Harry Gibbons has been requested by his attorneys to prepare a defense against charges filed Monday by Police Chief Julius Myron. The chief had suspended Gibbons for allegedly protecting a tavern keeper and others involved in gambling and liquor sales. Victor Baptist Church hosts the 112th annual meeting of North American Baptist churches October 4-6.
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Beardsley Outlines Iowa Tax Cut Plan for Governor
Des Moines Republican candidate William S. Beardsley spoke to the High Twelve club detailing a tax reduction program. He called for eliminating the sales tax on food, a restructured tax system, and promised to resist new taxes while leveraging a state surplus to fund schools and roads.
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Iowa
William S. Beardsley
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Iowa VFW Sets District Conferences for State Powwow
Iowa VFW State Commander Thomas H. Nelson announced district conference dates for the state convention Powwow on Oct 23 24 at Boone. District dates include Monticello Sept 26 Fort Madison Oct 3 Shenandoah Oct 3 Ottumwa Oct 10 Hampton Nov 7. Speakers will be National Senior Vice Commander Clyde A. Lewis and National Legislative Director Omar Ketchum.
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Iowa
Plattsburgh
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Washington, D. C
Dubuque Jury Recommends License Suspension After Fatal Crash
A Dubuque coroner's jury investigated a fatal accident that killed 73 year old Katharine Zoller last Sunday. The jury found Marius Larson 49 drove with faulty brakes and recommended suspension of his license.
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Marius Larson
Katherine Zoller
Larson
Stevenson Retires from Faculty of Iowa State
Ames AP reports Dr. W H Stevenson retires after 46 years at Iowa State College earning professor emeritus title. He led the farm crops department 1910 1932 and directed the Iowa soil survey while serving as vice director of the agricultural experiment station. His work helped organize the state drainage association and reclaim millions of acres for productive farming. He was appointed by President Harding in 1921 to a Rome based Institute of Agriculture committee.
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Asso
Warren G.harding
Stevenson
Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Iowa State
Des Moines Considers New Parking Building
City council to discuss Thursday a two level parking structure on the site of the city market house. City Engineer John Tippee prepared a tentative sketch and an estimated cost of 104000 dollars for a 200 car capacity facility.
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INS
John Tippee
Elks President Urges Deporting Communists to Russia
In Des Moines the national grand exalted ruler George S. Hall of New York City called for deporting anyone not answering if they are a Communist, framing it as a defense of American values and warning of Communist infiltration in schools. He urged Americans to stand up against what he called a serious historical threat.
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George S. Hall
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