Iowa Board of Education Seeks 28.4 Million for Next Biennium
The Board presented a budget proposal of 28.4 million dollars annually for operating education and related institutions. They request about five percent more than current spending to cover higher operating costs and increased enrollment. Key institutions include the State University of Iowa and Iowa State University, with capital improvements totaling hundreds of thousands to support facilities and services.
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Disagreement Over Distrust Disdain Highlighted in Budget Hearing
Governor Len Isl on budget dispute with educators and federation spokesmen, accusing factions of distrust and disdain. lawmakers listened as educators urged cooperation while senators pressed for closer ties with the legislature.
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Lake land condemned for Prairie Rose Lake project
The Tarland condemnation panel sets price at 394 per acre for 305 acres needed for Prairie Rose Lake southeast of here. The State Conservation Commission seeks 254 per acre on average, with owners seeking 400 and a disputed extra 100 per acre. Appeals allowed within 20 days. Landowners include Hibson Havlick Mathiesen and estates of Hansen White Mathiesen. The commission has previously acquired 306 acres from other owners.
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Government Girl Shot To Death in Arlington
A 23 year old woman, Sally Wood formerly of Medfield Massachusetts, working at a secret government site in Arlington, was found shot dead in a fashionable apartment building across the Potomac. Police and federal agents pursued leads about papers she may have possessed. Arlington Medical Examiner De Wil Welburn said the expert believed the death involved a teak accident with a 12 gauge shotgun she had reportedly acquired.
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Cancellations Soar Ahead Of Year End Rush
The Council Bluffs Most Office reports cancellations this year running higher than last year at the same stage. Festmaster James Jensen said Tuesday that cancellations totaled 4,900 so far this year, compared with 64,800 on the same day last year. Sunday figures reached 7,400 and 7,600, with Saturday at 30,700 and 29,700 previously. The pattern shows cancellations peaking a few days before Christmas as Keenan moves toward the line of the wet.
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Motorist Loses 640 In Omaha Theft Delays Remarriage
Charles McKee, 46, of Sacramento, working as an electrician, told Davenport police his savings of 640 were stolen after riding with two acquaintances, identified as Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson, who drove off with his luggage. McKee planned to remarry his former wife but must now find work and save again after the setback.
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Rule Out Swap With Red China
The United States declares there will be no deal with Red China to exchange 25 Chinese students in America for U S airmen imprisoned in China. State Department official H Lincoln White says airmen are prisoners of war with full rights, while students are civilians under study, making a swap inappropriate.
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Rural Electrification Loan Approved for Iowa Cooperative
The Rural Electrification Administration on Tuesday approved a loan of 485000 dollars to the Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative based in Allison Iowa to support electric service expansion.
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New Playground Chairman Proposed by Turner
G B Jerry Turner who has chaired the Playground Commission since 1946 calls for naming a new chairman next year. He plans to present the proposal at the Commission meeting in City Hall Tuesday at 7 30 PM. He would stay on as a commissioner until his term ends about a year hence.
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End Questioning Of Dr. Sheppard Ends In Contested Murder Claim
In Cleveland court the cross examination of Dr. Lemuel Sheppard concluded with the state’s attorney asserting he killed his wife and injured himself. Sheppard denied the charges, disputed the injuries from a fall, and questioned the line of blood stain removal methods.
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Iowa Midshipman Dies During Naval Academy Basketball
Glenn R. Van Gronigan of Alton Iowa collapsed and died at the Naval Academy while playing basketball. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Van Gronigan of Alton. Officials said the cause of death had not been determined.
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Goodfellows Help Santa Deliver for Poor Children
Local charity drive urges readers to contribute to Goodfellows to ensure poorer children like Teddie and Carol receive gifts on Christmas Eve. The notice lists donors and a total collected amount from community members.
Dallas Hotel Bulb Burn Causes Power Outage
Members of the Dallas Electric Club traced wiring and found a burned bulb at the hotel lamp base. An employee reported the bulb burned out with an estimated 320.67 dollars in damage.
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New Home for Disabled Fire Fighter in Harrisburg
Boll Wolfe, 32, a former firefighter paralyzed from the waist down, received a new home in Harrisburg built by local residents at an estimated $20,000. The Riverside Fire Co. door-to-door drive gathered donations from about 5,000 people to provide a house filled with memories for Bob and his wife and two daughters. He plans to learn at-home work and said the community’s generosity brought him hope after 11 months in the hospital.
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Mild Readings Are Due To Continue In Town
Sunny and warmer weather returns in Southwest Town with winds up to 25 mph. Forecaster says Tuesday night will bring cooler air, with temperatures near 25, then a warmer Wednesday around 45. Normal highs 28 to 30, lows 11 to 17, light precipitation expected mainly in the far northeast.
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Benson ends most farm controls for 1955 with few remaining
Secretary Benson announced most acreage allotments and marketing quotas are suspended for 1955 except for congressionally approved controls. He said surplus land use rules are dropped, price supports lowered for feed grains, and cross compliance is eliminated to curb surpluses and encourage forage use.
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Wednesday To Be Safe Driving Day in Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County outside Council Bluffs aims for an accident free Wednesday to beat last year's Dec 15 record. President proclamation declares Safe Driving Day as police, patrol and sheriff staff pledge enhanced enforcement. Other Southwest towns report mixed incidents on the date with Audubon Cass Crawford Taylor and Omen noting single or multiple car collisions.
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Noted Lawyer Dies in New York
Arthur Garfield Hays, 73, prominent New York lawyer, died Tuesday. He was known for his civil liberties work and long career in law and public affairs.
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Blankets Damaged In Basement Fire At Penney Store
About three dozen white blankets were damaged in a basement stockroom fire at the J C Penney Co store on Broadway. Firefighters moved smoldering blankets to the rear alley after extinguishing the blaze. A candle or cigarette is suspected. Traffic on Sixth Street was briefly halted. Saleswoman Ada Anthony found the fire and alerted staff.
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