UMT Backers Win Opening Test in House
Backers of universal military training won the first test vote in the house Tuesday 196 to 167 defeating a move to strike the enacting clause. A recommital maneuver is expected to open a fresh test to kill the measure in its present form. Opponents seek amendments to pacify doubts and win over members. The bill would require 18 year old males to six months of training and six years in reserve, with possible overlap with the draft and no large-scale inductions until drafts taper.
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Washington
Armed Services Committee
House
Rep. Vinson
D.-Ga
Rep. Short
R.-Mo
Hmit
Council Bluffs Girl Wins Speech Contest
Phyllis Malony of Council Bluffs, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Malony, won the Seventh District American Legion oratorical contest in Harlan. The Abraham Lincoln high senior will represent the district at the state contest in Ames on March 14 with an original oration Framing Fathers. Only two contestants competed, the other being Galen Jacobsen of Kirkman.
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Harlan
Phyllis Malony
Wiliam Malony
Fuller Ave T Nue
Council Bluffs
Malony
Galen Jacobsen
N. C. Jacobsen
Kirkman
Dowdey Injured When Wind Flings Him From Freight Door
Roy J. Dowdey of Hawarden Iowa was critically injured seven miles southeast of Storm Lake when a gust slammed him through an open door of an Illinois Central freight train. He suffered fractures of a vertebra and both feet and was hospitalized in Storm Lake after lying in snow in 11 degree weather for about thirty minutes before flagging down a passenger train with his sweater.
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Storm Lake
Roy J. Dowdey
Hawarden
Illinois Central
Dowdey
Moran to Prison Shake-Down Mastermind in Mexico Ambassadorship
James J. Moran, linked to former Mayor William O'Dwyer and serving as ambassador to Mexico, was sentenced Tuesday to 12 and a half to 28 years in prison for masterminding a $500,000 two-year racketeering scheme.
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New York
James J. Moran
William O'Dwyer
Mexico
Reopen Fourth Street Truck Route Aimed By Traffic Captain
Traffic Captain Eldon E. Winger said he will recommend reopening Fourth Street for truck traffic from First Avenue to the highway arterials at Ninth Avenue. Mayor Marion Shugart noted the council awaits survey results before deciding. Through traffic now diverts to Pearl Street at First Avenue. The route would ease congestion on Pearl and Main streets. The traffic commission had made a similar recommendation.
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Eldon E. Winger
Ourth Street
First Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Marion Shugart
Pearl Street
Winger
Fourth Street
Pearl and
Main Streets
City Traffic Commission
Dramatic Appeal for Peace by HST
President Truman, aboard the Coast Guard cutter Courier, urged Russians and Chinese to drop hate and terror in a dramatic Peace broadcast. He emphasized U S aid in WWII and called for end to war fears, insisting Americans seek peace and friendship with all peoples. He acknowledged oppression under their rulers and urged free speech to end war horrors.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
China
Voice of America
U. S. Coast Guard
United States
Germany
Japan
Influenza Cases Reported in Iowa Communities
Des Moines reports that mild influenza is widespread in Iowa but not alarming. Dr. Ralph Heeren of the state health department says antibiotics will limit complications and severe chronic illness in children requires extra protection. Noted spikes occur in Clarinda and Grinnell with no major incidents elsewhere.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ralph Heeren
Dr Heeren
Clarinda
Grinnell
Attlee Beats Off Challenge in Labor Party
Clement Attlee defeated a left-wing leadership challenge in a closed session of the Labour Party. Reported margin neared three to one, as he defended Britain's national defense policy amid the party’s dispute.
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Lunudur
Clement R
Attlee
Britain
House of Commons
Income Tax Office Opens for Returns March 15
The internal revenue office will be open from 7:45 a m to 4 30 p m March 15 to accept income tax returns local officials reported Tuesday Officials also said they would accept returns on March 17 without assessing a penalty
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Internal Revenue Office
Death rate on Iowa roads falls 40 percent early year
Iowa safety department reports a 40 percent drop in highway and street deaths in the first two months, despite an increase of 369000 miles traveled. The Associated Press notes the data comes as travel rises.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Safety Department
Train collision near Rio de Janeiro leaves 100 dead
A commuter train crashed into a stalled passenger train near Anchieta, 19 miles from Rio. More than 100 killed and about 200 injured as wreckage spread across the tracks and some bodies floated in the Paguna river. Survivors called it a battlefield.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Anchieta
Pagunaiver
Settle Naffziger Suit Out of Court
The $30,000 damage suit filed in district court by R. A. Naffziger Carroll school superintendent against Fred Bireline Adair has been settled out of court. Terms of the settlement were not divulged. The case arose from a June 14 Marcus area car truck crash in which Naffziger was seriously injured and three others in his car were hurt. The Adair man was the truck operator.
31 Die In Japanese Quake and Tidal Waves
Seismic disaster in northern Japan leaves at least 31 dead and 2,500 homes destroyed by quakes and landslides. Fires ignite amid ruined warehouses as trains topple and Kushiro port suffers damage. U.S. forces report no American casualties. Politically, U.S. Senator Hickenlooper criticizes Korea truce talks as the gridlock persists. A council Bluffs gas franchise election is set for April 1 with fees adjusted for building and moving permits.
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Toryo
Japan
Tokyo
Bi Heraor Baers
U.S. First Cavalry Division
Kushiro
Hokkaido
Ong
Des Moines
Korea
U. S
B. B. Hickenlooper
R-Ia
Argonne American Legion Dost
Council Bluffs Gas Company
Russia
Hickenlooper
Orient
City Council action covers trucks trains and more
City officials addressed a broad agenda in a two and a half hour meeting Monday night. Items included approvals related to trucks and trains, a gas franchise, fluoridation of the water supply, street and sewer projects, building matters, and labor questions.
Spring Flooding Concern Stems From Heavy Snow Across Plains
Forecasting spring floods remains unsettled as heavy northern plains snowpack and record Missouri River precipitation raise flood risk. E F Stapowich notes melt timing and ice jams drive potential flooding. slow thaw may ease risk, while a long warm spell could swell rivers with rapid floods.
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Plains
Omaha
Corps of Army Engineers
E. F. Stapowich
Stapowich
Dakotas
Missouri River
Sioux City
Pierre
S. D
Missouri
Uspring
Gas Rate Hearing Set for March 17
A third Northern Natural Gas rate increase proposal faces hearings March 17 in Washington DC. The aim is a 24 percent rise adding about 10.6 million to receipts for service across Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota. Residents complain trucks speed along city routes and seek safer enforcement and signs at a key junction.
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Norther Natural Gas Co
Omaha
Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Roy Hunt
South Sixth Street
Elbert/Somers
Kansas
Minne- Boehme
Power Commission
FPC
Will Be 76 Wednesday Dr Tinley Considers War in Korea
Dr Tinley remarks that Korea is the most necessary war for America amid fraught domestic and foreign issues. He recalls service in the Philippines and World War I with the Rainbow division, noting the personal toll on families and saying the celebration at his home is a lighthearted birthday joke.
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Mathew A. Tinley
Korea
Tinley
United States
Dr. Tinley
U. S
Russia
America
Philippines
Iowa Guardsmen
168Th Infantry
Third Street
Fighter Pilots Bomb Frontline Positions in Korea
UN fighter pilots bombed and machine-gunned frontline positions near Seoul on Tuesday while opposing ground forces sent out only light patrols. The action marked intensified air activity as both sides engaged in limited ground exchanges amid the Korean War.
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Seoul
Korea
United
Wilson urges two year wage price controls extension
Washington, D.C. moblization chief Charles E. Wilson urged Congress on Tuesday to extend price and wage controls for two years. He said inflation cannot be restrained without curbing prices and, conversely, the wage line must be kept down to control prices.
Early March storm lashes Midwest with heavy snow and wind
Storm swept the Midwest with frigid air and gusts up to 40 mph causing at least five deaths, highway hazards, and widespread school closures. Iowa towns reported up to 12 inches of snow with Davenport and Ottumwa hit hard while many routes became hazardous or blocked.
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Wilson
Midwest
Iowa Study Committee
Iowa
Yenport
Samuel
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
Council Bluffs
DeVere Watson
Clarence M. Updegaff
University of Iowa
George E. O'Malley
Des Moines
Defense Production Administration
BE. F. Stapowich
Omaha
Pottdwattamie
Shelby
Harrison
Highway Commission
Clarinda
Bedford
William Johnson
Streets
Lexington
Neb
Bismark
N.C
Kansas City
Kansas- Missouri
Clinton
Arthur Deal
Atlantic
Perry
Ames
Waterloo
Elkader
Wisconsin
Spencer
Lone Rock
E. K. Burgard
St. Joseph
Ottumwa
Albia
Oskaloosa
Lamont
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Burlington
Dubuque
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Michigan
West Coast
GOP Convention May Participate in Committee Vote
DES MOINES Iowa Republicans allow the state presidential convention to participate in the election of officers per a decision by the Iowa Republican State Central Committee The ruling responds to a Story County inquiry and leaves the final procedure to Des Moines delegates meeting April 4 The committee also named a arrangements subcommittee with Mrs Gertrude Wiharm Sumner Mrs Thomas Tracey Manchester Mrs Anna Lomas Red Oak and Mrs F L Abbott Osceola
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Des Moines
Iowa Republican State Central Committee
Iowa
Story County Central Committee
Des 1 Moines
State Central Committee
Gertrude Wi.harm
Sumner
Thomas Tracey
Manchester
Anna Lomas
Red Oak
F. L. Abbott
Osceola
Millionaire Redfield Unconcerned Over $2.5 Million Theft
Reno financier L V Redfield says he is calm after his safe containing about $2.5 million in cash jewelry and negotiable securities was stolen from his home. He told reporters money can be replaced and reflected on health family thrift and his lifelong habit of buying bargains to save money.
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Reno
L. V. Redfield
Redfield
Heath
Hybrid Seed Co op names Saar and Miller reelected
Harvey Saar of Silver Creek township and Harry Miller of Keg Creek township were reelected as directors of the West Pottawattamie Hybrid Seed Co op for three years. President Max Bebensee outlined last years operation. Saar, also treasurer, reported total costs at 27,377 dollars. Clifford Johnson, extension director, reported 1951 Iowa corn yield test results.
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Harvey Saar
Silver Creek Township
Harry Miller
Keg Creek Township
West Pottawattamie
Farm Bureau
Max Bebensee
Saar
Clifford Johnson
Towa
Portrait Artist Dies at 79 in New York
Howard Chandler Christy, famed portrait painter and magazine illustrator known for depicting the American girl, died after a two month illness from a heart ailment. He was 79. His long career featured widely seen canvas beauties in magazines and books.
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New York
Howard jChandler
Christy
Lad 9 Is Bitten After Fall on Dog at Walnut Grove
A nine year old, Robert Wingate, was treated at Mercy hospital for a dog bite after sliding on ice and falling onto a dog at Walnut Grove school playground Tuesday. Police noted the dog was not seized. Chicago marks its 115th year since incorporation, with current population around 3.7 million over 212 square miles.
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Walnut Grove
Robert Wingate
Eleanor Wingate
Avenue J
Mercy Hospital
Robert
Chicago
Omahan Is Second Victim of Collision Tragedy
Roy E. Murr, 52, of South Omaha, died Tuesday in a local hospital from a broken back, becoming the second victim of a Saturday night crash. T/Sgt. Bitrel Adams, 36, of Shannon, Mississippi, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, died almost instantly in the collision. Murr said he was driving a pickup that was struck from behind by a car carrying Sgt. Adams.
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Roy HE. Murr
South Omaha
Bitrel Adams
Shannon
Miss
Offutt Air Force Base
Marr
Sgt. Adams
Whitfield Named Beardsley Campaign Manager in Des Moines
Des Moines Governor William Beardsley announced Allen Whitfield of Des Moines as his campaign manager and the opening of campaign headquarters in the Insurance Exchange Building here. The appointment signals organized efforts for Beardsley's political bid and consolidates campaign leadership in the capital.
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Whitfield
Des Moines
William
Beardsley
Allen Whitfield
Insurance Exchange
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Rnot
Council
Dakota
Pee Eeeperee
Ptet Mfar
Samuel A
Blanche C
Liddick
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Broadway
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Saar, Miller
Dooks
Delmar Newton
Lad
Omahan
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