Sound Speed Exceeded by XS-1 Plane
Secretary Symington said the air force has not reached true supersonic speed with the XS-1 as of Thursday. He noted the Skyrocket has flown faster than sound and described the XS-1 as an experimental program with two aircraft, one loaned for advisory use, while authorities review a related leak.
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Washington
Symington
Air Force
Charles 5
Yeager
Myra
Vavida
Air Materiel Command
Wright Cell
Ohio
Satie
Neos
Niagra Vall& NV
National Advisory Committee For
Geranautes
Navy
Syimington
Justice Department
Clark
Bus Franchise Interest Reported By Atlanta Firm
An Atlanta firm expressed interest in a local bus franchise and said engineers would review the transportation situation. Also noted are delayed flood control matters and council actions including appointing Albert Peterson city clerk and plans for police pay boost and a $500,000 street program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Sparks
Indian Creek
Lake Manawa
Hal Boyle
Albert Peterson
Aldermen Debate Power Purchase and Election Timing
Mayor George B Sparks urges a special election before any transfer of option on Western Iowa Power Company. Aldermen vote to recommend July 15 election for bond issue to buy WIPC. Cleveland protests, saying he voted without understanding. Resolution to hold election before new franchise negotiations discussed amid friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Sparks
Western Iowa Power Company
Sparks
Joseph B. Katelman
Katelman
Harry N. Boyne
Thomas J. Keleher
Veterans of Foreign Wars
WIPC
Albert A. Cleveland
Cleveland
Pall
Kateliman
Joe
Kennard W. Gardi
Stassen Defends Congress At ERP Hearing Hit By Truman Remark
Harold E. Stassen told the Senate appropriations committee that President Truman’s label of this as the "worst" Congress was ill advised. He praised Congress for two years of constructive foreign policy, citing rapprochement in the Truman Doctrine and the European recovery program. Stassen argued Congress saved and reshaped aid to resisting communism and supported extending the reciprocal trade program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Truman
Congress
Senate Appropriations Committee
Stassen
House
Bridges
R.N. H
Halleck
Indiana
Clevenger
R.ohia
Gamin
Rayburn
Smith
R.- Wis
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Tyelings
Maryland
Senate
Oregon
Dewey
Tydings
United Nations
Community Chest Budget Lowered Amid Spending Cuts
The 1949 Community Chest budget drops about $3,185 from last year though it stays roughly $1,200 above 1947. Executive board votes post budget committee review with drive chairman Charles Saville announcing a $51,035 goal and emphasis on internal fundraising to save costs.
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Community Chest
Charles Saville
Saville
Sayville
Boy Scouts
Catholic ‘Charities
Girl Scouts
Lutheran Welfare
Salvation Army
Visiting Nurse Association
YMCA
Youth Activities Committee
City Recreation Department
Lewis Faces Possible Coal Strike as Talks Drag On
Representative Hartley of New Jersey says John L. Lewis is preparing for another soft coal strike next month. He criticizes Lewis for not bargaining in good faith as contract talks with soft coal operators resume after a July 1 expiry. Operators offer no wage rise but extend pension and health benefits funding while pension amounts and eligibility remain disputed. Negotiations recessed until Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hartley
R-Nj
John L. Lewis
Lewis
House Labor Committee
Rainfall Shortfall Alarms Iowa Farmers Across State
Iowa farmers report extended rainfall shortages with only southwest suffering serious damage. PMA fieldmen note some oats and corn issues, replant needs in spots, alfalfa and red clover generally fair, and recent rains giving partial relief in several regions. Central and northeastern areas show mixed stands but overall better prospects with potential for improved yields if rains return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Production Marketing Administration
PMA
Ares
Ban on Three Rail Unions Continues
Federal Judge T. Alan Goldsborough extended a ban on a strike by three railroad unions in Washington. The injunction keeps order on work stoppages amid ongoing labor tensions and adverse effects on freight movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
Church Leader Gilbert Voorhies Dies at 70
Dr. Gilbert Voorhies, 70, longtime church administrator and former secretary treasurer and field director of the Iowa board of national missions of the Presbyterian church, died of pneumonia after a weeklong illness in Ottumwa hospital. He had served as pastor of the Hedrick Presbyterian church for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick
Gilbert Voorhies
Iowa
Weather Bulletin for Council Bluffs Area
Partly cloudy and cooler Friday with a high in the upper 70s. Total precipitation recorded is 7.02 inches with a deficiency of 3.68 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Mourer and Grimes Lead for School Superintendent Post
Missouri Valley's Russel Mourer and Warrensburg's Lloyd Grimes were top mentions as Council Bluffs school board narrowed 18 applicants for superintendent. A June 24 decision looms with interviews to follow, amid delays and debate over process.
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Russel J. Mourer
Missouri Valley
Lloyd EB. Grimes
Warrensburg
Council Bluffs
Lawrence Sterrsbeck
United Evangelical Lutheran Church Conference
California
Thomas McMillen
E. L. Vern Allphin
Cavitt
Clyde Cavitt
Dennis Nelson
Allphin
McMillen
Mourer
Grimes
Floyd Davis
Knoxville
G. B. Kinser
Red Wing
Minn
Otto Oaks
North Platte
Neb
Charles Davis
Scottsblatts
Draft Bill Passes Senate by 78-10 Vote
The Senate approved a peacetime draft for men aged 19 through 25 by a 78 to 10 margin, sending the measure to the House. The plan would require registration for 16-25 and two years of service, with 160,000 16-year-olds training to avoid later drafts.
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Senate
Washington
Armed Services
House
Congress
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Regular
Selective Service
Morséf
R.-Ore
Morse
Wherry
Nebraska
Russell
Kemn
Malone
R.ney
Capehart
Truman
Labor Secretary Schwellenbach Dies at Walter Reed Hospital
Labor Secretary Lewis B. Schwellenbach died in Walter Reed hospital early Thursday at age 53 after several weeks of illness. He had served as head of the Labor Department since June 30, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
White House
Schwellenbach
Walter Reed Hospital
Labor Department
President Notified Of Labor Secretary Schwellenbach Death
President Truman learned of Lewis Schwellenbach’s death by telephone on Thursday. Schwellenbach, a former senator and federal judge from Washington, died of cardiac failure after recent illness. He was deeply respected by colleagues who noted his long career and personal warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Truman
Labor
Schwellenbach
Lewis Schwellenbach
Senate
Washington
Mon C. Wallgren
White House
Federal District Court
Frances Perskins
Roosevelt
Havana
New York Harbor
Governors Island
University of Washington
Seattle
Anne Josephine Duffy
Persia Youth Is New Polio Patient
The first polio patient reported from Persia is 11 year old Gary Kammish, son of Mr and Mrs Duane Kammish. He was admitted to Mercy hospital Thursday afternoon, bringing the year’s polio tally in southwest Iowa to 29. Sister Mary Antoinette noted most cases are mild, with only four of 25 Mercy patients having paralysis and none of the five released so far showing after effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Gary Kammish
Duane Kammish
Persia
Gary
Antoinette
Cease Fire Ordered in Holy Land by United Nations
War and political maneuvering continued as Arab and Jewish forces halted fighting at midnight CST. Monte Bernadotte's mediation sought a four week armistice while Britain planned a June or July end to its Palestine mandate evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Palestine
United Nations
Rhodes
U.N
Folke Bernadotte
Cairo
Israel
Irgun
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Foruce
Trgun
Stern Gang
Haganah
Army of
Russia
Red Army
Bernadotte
U. S
France
Belgium
Nahariya
Malfa
Rehovot
Tel Aviv
Isdud
Tuais
Jerusalem
Arab Legion
Jewish Agency
Bennt Jbail
Lebanon
Valestine
League of Nations
Cooler Readings with No Rain Predicted for Southwest Iowa
Weather data show Thursday night and Friday cooler temps with no measurable rain in Town. The mercury should hold in the mid 50s to upper 70s, while Atlantic recorded a trace of precipitation and a Thursday rainfall under .10 inch. Wednesday high reached 91 in Town, just below the state high of 92 at Sioux City and Spenger.
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Weather Bureau
Iowa
Atlantic
Sioux City
Spenger
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People's Trust Company
N. Y
AP Wirephata
ERP
Bill
Holy Land
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