Floods Hit the Nation As Blizzard Buries West
A three day blizzard cripples the Rocky Mountain region and western plains while floods from swollen rivers devastate Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and Georgia. Two dead in Nebraska and 600 rescued in Colorado as rescue planes fly food to stranded motorists. The National Foundation for Triantip Paralysis faces a life threat as Basil O Connor urges $30 million for 1949 March of Dimes medical care and research.
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Injuries Fatal in Davenport Auto Crash
Injuries suffered December 27 in a Davenport collision proved fatal Thursday to Henry Puls, 69, of Davenport. The crash involved a vehicle striking a swatch en glug area, and officials noted the victim died from the injuries sustained in the accident.
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Tucker Corporation Shut Down Indefinitely in Chicago Plant
A federal court ordered Tucker Corporation's Chicago plant into a shut down maintenance status indefinitely. Judge Michael J. Igoe signed the order, which blocks asset sales by president Preston Tikes and halts salaries or expenses, with effect lasting until the court alters or cancels it.
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Israel Agrees to Immediate Cease Fire
Israel says it will implement an immediate cease fire in the Palestina war. A senior army spokesman said talks with Egyptian mediators are underway and that steps to halt hostilities were agreed upon in principle.
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Demos Shrug Off Cries of Socialism
Washington AP report on Democratic leaders moving to push most of President Truman's tax welfare and labor program through Congress. Senate leader Lucas vows speed as Republicans warn of bankruptcy and call government steel plants socialism. Truman budget likely to reach 41.9 billion for next year, with many proposals facing Congress.
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Expect Rails to Ask Rate Boost In Iowa
Des Moines reports Chairman BM Richardson of the Iowa commerce commission said railroads operating in Iowa will likely petition soon for an intrastate freight rate increase. He expects about 13 percent overall, with a temporary 3 percent rise pending full decision, and a 5 percent interstate increase also to be sought.
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Emergency railroad freight rate hike takes effect soon
Emergency increases in railroad freight rates are set to take effect next Tuesday January 1. Railroads revised tariff schedules on file with the Interstate Commerce Commission and began applying higher charges. Most water carriers also filed schedules, with increases of about 6 percent east of the Mississippi and 4 percent west, except zone 1 where 5 percent applies in western territories.
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Weddings at Little Brown Church Surpass Prior Year Totals
Nashua reports 1,264 weddings at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in 1943, surpassing the 1,254 weddings in 1947 by 10. The church drew an estimated 40,000 visitors last year.
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Iowa Traffic Deaths Tn WL TAA Jan. 6 M48
A report from Iowa records a traffic death on January 6 near an unspecified location. The incident involved a male driver aged 48 and is being investigated by local authorities for cause and contributing factors.
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Detective's Auto Stripped Near Police Station
A thief stripped the automobile of night detective Henry L. Duver of its radio, torches lights, tire chains, frost shields and two blankets. The car was parked near police headquarters in clear view of the detective office in Des Moines.
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Communist Guns Batter Tientsin in North China Shelling
Communist troops shelled besieged Tientsin and government forces southwest of Suchow, ending a two week lull amid peace overtures from Chiang Kai-shek. Peiping city council asked communists for terms, while Gen Fu Tso yi authorized an air drop of the peace plea.
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Stratovision Links Coast by Television
Westinghouse announces Stratovision linking coast to coast by airborne telecasting. A converted 8 29 Superfortress relays broadcasts from 25 000 feet, delivering reception about 250 miles from the plane. Glenn L Martin Aircraft Co. assists in testing over three years expanding TV range beyond ground limits.
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Iowa Doctors Older Than U.S. Average
Iowa's 2,934 physicians average age is 49.7 years, according to the American Medical Association's Medical Economic Research Bureau, compared with a national average of 44.4 years.
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Inside Devoted Dog Heroic Save At Home
Rin-Tin-Tin’s great, great Brandson performed a real life rescue late Wednesday afternoon. A photo and story on page 5 detail the incident on stage and the dog’s loyalty to his master.
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49 Loaded Box Cars Leave France Gifts for America
A train of 49 box cars loaded with more than 1,000,000 gifts left Paris for Le Havre to sail on the Magellan to New York. U S Ambassador Jefferson Cattery praised the gesture as Franco American friendship. The cars will be distributed to the District of Columbia and the 48 states after arrival.
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Warring Camps Claim Backing in Farm Price Debate
Washington supporters of both sides in the congressional fight over government price supports praised President Truman. Sen Elmer Thomas says parity at 90 percent will be approved. Sen Aiken warns a bust could follow. The 80th Congress previously enacted a flexible price support law tying guarantees to surpluses.
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Denial of Extradition for St Louis Doctor Faces Cedar Rapids Case
Gov Donnelly rejected Iowa's bid to extradite Dr Robert C Rutledge of St Louis charged with murder in Cedar Rapids. He argued Iowa failed to meet federal surrender rules while Linn County plans a grand jury inquiry before retrying to secure the fugitive.
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Veterans Pay Off GI Loans In Iowa Totals Over 9 Million
More than 3,000 Iowa World War II veterans have paid off GI loans totaling 9,476,118 dollars, with 1,495 home loans 695 farm loans and 66 business loans. VA officer Waller T. Robinson says this represents over two percent of Iowa loans paid off while home loans lead in number with 20,427. Total loans granted reached 26,402 for homes farms and businesses with a combined value of 116,927,613 dollars.
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Iowa GOP group seeks labor input on 1949 agenda
Des Moines Iowa veterans league invites labor spokesmen to present views on labor experts for the 1949 legislature. The resolutions committee led by William R Kendrick aims to publish firm recommendations on the closed shop and union shop acts and how labor should be paid back after Beardsley’s election. The move marks a new step for Iowa Republicans seeking broader labor input.
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House of Representatives
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Land Tax Credit Case Returns to Iowa Supreme Court Third Time
The agricultural land tax credit case heads back to the Iowa Supreme Court for a third time. A source says an extension to file a rehearing motion will be requested, with the motion to follow. The court's 6-3 ruling last month upheld the 1945 act authorizing state reimbursement of school taxes on agricultural lands of 10 acres or more where levies exceed 15 mills.
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Indonesian President Held by Dutch Captors Report
Batavia dispatch cites official sources saying President Soekarn of the Indonesian republic is held by the Dutch government at Balikpapan on Borneo, more than 70 miles from Jogjakarta. Dutch officials refuse to comment on United Nations orders to release captured leaders.
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Plan Induction Of 170 Iowans
State selective service headquarters announced Thursday that from 170 to 180 Iowans would be inducted into the army between January 13 and 28. The number is about half of the Iowa quota of 360 assigned before the national draft cutback. Men will report to 10 induction centers in Iowa and then be sent to Fort Riley Kansas. The January quota will be filled from men who have already undergone preinduction examinations.
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Bellinger Heads Viaduct Group
Dy Earl Bellinger was named chair man of the city's special viaduct committee by Mayor George B. Sparks with appointment subject to his acceptance. Sub committee members include Dr. Bellinger, George H. Maynell, A J Nielsen, J Williams, Clarence Meldrum, and eight city council members. The panel aims to clear the way for a viaduct project from Ninth to Fifteenth streets over rail tracks, with city backing for right of way and damages.
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Gillette backs McGrath for U S education chief post
Senator Gillette recommends Earl J. McGrath former University of Iowa faculty member and dean for U S commissioner of education. McGrath, now on University of Chicago faculty, is favored with Iowa Democratic support as the post, vacant since John W. Studebaker resigned last spring.
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Nominate Census Supervisors for Iowa District Offices
Des Moines political leaders were urged to submit nominations for five district census supervisors to oversee the 1948 federal business census in Iowa. Chairman Jake More said U S Senator Gillette requested recommendations from congressional district committeemen and committeewomen, with offices planned in Des Moines Davenport Waterloo Fort Dodge and Sioux City.
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Repeal Move Aims to Restore Wagner Act Powers
A senate introducer urges repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act while keeping only the NLBR increase. Senator Elbert Thomas, chairman of the labor committee, says repeal would permit enactment of new labor laws beyond that single preserved feature.
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Truman Proposes 500 Million for Education Health and Homes
President Truman outlines a renewal program tying education health and housing to a 42 billion dollar fiscal 1950 budget. Education grants total about 30 million yearly, housing aims for 1,000,000 low rent units, health costs cover administration only. Defense dominates the budget with 35 billion. Tax increases of 4 billion are proposed to reduce the deficit.
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Housing Program Termed Too Big by Taft and Others
Senator Taft denounces President Truman s plan for 1 000 000 low rent dwellings in seven years as too big joined by Senator Flanders and other Republicans while seven Democrats sponsor an administration bill mirroring the president s housing program. The measure, offered minutes after the state of the union, also seeks slum clearance 300 000 low cost farm homes in 10 years and housing research to cut costs.
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Hickenlooper to Retain Seat on Senate Foreign Relations Panel
Senator R. B. Hickenlooper of Ja will retain his seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in the 81st Congress. He will be one of five Republicans on the 13 member panel.
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