City police chief Altrock cores under testimony in removal hearings
In a crowded courtroom on Monday the key witnesses testified in the petition to oust Police Chief Frank E. Altrock. Altrock and Detective Cortland E. Tisher spoke as did bartender Ray Adams. The trial featured sharp exchanges, cross examination, and claims of Altrock's past drinking.
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Frank E. Altrock
Altrock
Cortland E. Tisher
Ray Adams
Avenue B
Thomas O. Tacy
Tacy
Charles E. Swanson
Adams
American Legion Club
Swanson
Mr. Meldrum
Clarence Meldrum
BR. Kent Martin
Tisher
Mayfair
Pearl Street
Fred Graham
90 Direct Descendants of Gilbertville Man Died Sunday
Chris Schmitz, 83, died at his farm home Sunday leaving 90 direct descendants including 33 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He had Ml sons and daughters.
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Gilbertville
Chris Schmitz
Abba Bogin piano artist exhibits warm personality
New Yorker Abba Bogin, part of the Western Iowa Civic Music Association series, played the final of 11 concerts in three weeks at Broadway Methodist church. In Councy Bluffs since Sunday, he spoke of study, readiness, and future goals while noting his army service and hobbies.
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Western Iowa Civic Music Association
Broadway Methodist Church
Bogin
Councy Bluffs
Jast
Omaha Symphony Orchestra
Europe
Bruno Walter
Mass Evacuation Blocked in Shanghai by China
The U S State Department said China blocked a mass evacuation by denying two landing craft entry into Shanghai, halting the plan to move nearly 2,000 foreigners including 310 Americans to Hong Kong onboard the two LSTS vessels. American officials pressed for reconsideration as the Gordon stays at Hong Kong and diplomats are recalled.
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Washington
State Department
China
Shanghai
Gordon
Hong Kong
United States
Pieping
Comunist
President Lines
Two U.S. Destroyers Leave Saigon Rioting
In Saigon on Monday two U.S. destroyers departed amid clashes that killed three people and injured at least 400. The unrest followed a Sunday march by about 3,000 students and workers waving banners aligned with Ho Chi Minh’s rebels, pressing for Vietnamese government changes.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Indochina
U. S
Ne Chi Minh
Kerr Seeks Re election Nomination Papers Filed
Manilla Republican Francis L. Kerr of Shelby county submitted nomination papers on Monday to run again for the Town house of representatives.
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Manilla
Francis L. Kerr
Shelby County
You mustn’t be his in this world a perfect pairing
Comic exchange centers on a wry remark about matching lovers. Pearl quips she wants in on the arrangement rather than improve it, reflecting playful banter in a lighthearted humor column. The item preserves a dating-themed joke with era-appropriate tone and phrasing.
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Pearl
First Day of Spring Brings Mixed Weather
The first full day of spring may bring a sun peek but a brief system could drop snow Monday night. Official season start is at 10 36 p m Monday with cloudy skies and light precipitation. Tuesday promises partly cloudy mild weather with highs near 40s while recent storms brought up to three inches of snow in parts of the state and icy, slick roads causing minor accidents.
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Java
Council Bluffs
Spencer
Mason City
Vernon Absolved in Grand Jury Verdict
Vernon A. Vernon was absolved when a Montgomery County grand jury returned a no bill regarding Cortie A. Vernon’s school records after the resignation of Willisea school superintendent. County Attorney Robert J. Reiley said there was no basis for criminal charges. State auditors found funds unaccounted for in school activities, but Vernon claimed the issue stemmed from being too lenient and denied any fund shortage.
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Speems
Ine Xonparen Red Oak
Montgomery County
Cortie A. Vernon
Willisea
Robert J. Reiley
Activi
Vernon
Iowa Traffic Deaths Reported By AP
The March 20 1950 AP roundup details Iowa traffic fatalities and trends with cited figures from recent crashes. It includes comparative data to prior year readings and notes on locations and casualty counts.
Gubitchev Sails for Home After Spy Sentence Lifted
Valentin A. Gubitchev began return to Russia aboard the liner Batory after a 15-year prison term was suspended on the condition he leave the United States. A large security detail remained on board to ensure he did not desert to Moscow, while officials and diplomats watched closely for any Kremlin decree.
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New York
Valentin A. Gubitchevy
Russia
Kremlin
Batory
Five Independents Run for City Council Seats
Five candidates remain in the race for the five city council seats on the March 27 election ballot. Independent contenders are Robert M. Dippel Thomas J. Linton A R Hettinger Sam Waters and Dr H R Koll with four seeking four year terms and Hettinger aiming at a two year term. Endorsed by the Labor League are R E Lund J B Katerman Raymond MacDonald Army Shhoening George Steinberg and Albert L Cleveland for two year terms. The food government committee endorses Frank Griffith Einer Juel Carl Schonberg Marion Shugart and James Mulqueen Schonberg and Shugart seek two year terms others seek three year terms. Three seats will be filled for two year terms.
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Robert M. Dippel
Thomas J. Linton
A. R. Hettinger
Sam Waters
H. R. Koll
Dippel
Linton
Waters
Koll
Hettinger
Labor League
R. E. Lund
J. B. Katerman
Raymond MacDonald
Army Shhoening
George §. Steinberg
Albert L. Cleveland
Food Government Committee
Frank Griffith
Einer Juel
Carl Schonberg
Marion Shugart
James Mulqueen
Schonberg
Shugart
Florist Fred R. Shaw Sr. Dies After Prolonged Illness
Fred R. Shaw Sr. 62 a lifelong Council Bluffs florist died after a long illness following a stroke last July. He founded his own florist firm in 1920 after working with J. F. Wilcox. Shaw served on the council education board 1928 to 1937 and was active in Kiwanis and multiple fraternal orders. Survivors include wife Ella C and four sons. services arranged by Tyler Busch funeral home.
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Fred Ross Shaw
Morningside Avenue
Shaw
Council Bluffs
Western Iowa College
Kiwanis Club
Cobra 631
Star Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
York Rite
Scot Rite 17
Woodman of the World
Modern Woodmen of America
American War Dads
The
Society of American Florists
Society of Iowa Florists and
Chamber of Commerce
Ella C
Fred R. Jr
Frank H
Waterloo
Richard C
A. S. Navy
Alameda
Calif
H. Ward
Champaign
George W. Shaw
George N. Ruiter
Montreal
Canada
Allan Peterson
Chicago
Tyler Busch Funeral Home
Auto Insurance Rates Rise Sharply in Iowa for Young Drivers
Des Moines Iowa Monday saw liability rates for cars driven by anyone under 25 jump about 20 percent following a three year study by the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and the Iowa State insurance department The new schedule divides the state into three territories with increased rates for younger drivers and a slight drop for cars driven only by drivers aged 25 or older Territory 1 covers Des Moines Council Bluffs Territory 2 includes Davenport Sioux City Waterloo Burlington Cedar Rapids Clinton Dubuque Fort Dodge Territory 3 is the remainder of the state For Des Moines Council Bluffs the bodily injury rate rises from 18 to 22 and property damage from 13 to 15 50 The same two areas see a 2 cut in personal injury liability and 1 cut in property damage for cars driven only by drivers 25 or older Territory 2 sets personal injury at 20 up from 16 and property damage at 15 50 up from 13 A 1 reduction applies to cars driven by persons 25 or older on both forms of liability.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
Iowa State Insurance Department
Council Bluffs
Enport
Sioux City
Waterloo
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Territory
Truman Signs Order to Delay Western Rail Strike
President Truman signed an executive order in Key West to head off a strike planned for Tuesday on 12 western railroads. The order creates an emergency board to study the dispute with the Switchmen's Union of North America and postpones the strike for 60 days. board personnel to be named later. Railroads named include Chicago Great Western, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, Davenport Rock Island and North Western, Denver and Rio Grande, Minneapolis and St Louis, Great Northern, Northern Pacific Terminal Co of Oregon, Salt Lake Union Depot and Railroad Co, St Paul Union Depot Co, Sioux City Terminal Railway, Western Pacific, and Railway Transfer Co, etc.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Western Railroads
Switchmen's Union of North America
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Davenport
Rock Island
North Western
Denver and Rio Grande
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Terminal Co
Oregon
Salt Lake City
Union Depot and Railroad
St. Paul
Sioux City
Burlington VFW Building Burns
Fires in Burlington Waterloo and Muscatine over the weekend caused about 800000 in damage. A Des Moines death was fire related. Six firemen injured. Burlington loss set at 55000. The three story VFW building was destroyed. Goodyear store on first floor. Waterloo hotel and three businesses burned. Muscatine grain elevator damaged.
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Associated Press
Burlington
Waterloo
Muscatine
Des Moines
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iowa Ordnance Plant
VFW
Goodyear Service
Congress Hotel
House panel shifts funds for European aid plan
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to cut a billion dollars in 1951 European recovery spending and replace it with an equal value of surplus farm commodities.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Medal Winner Feaster Dies at 82 in San Francisco
P Captain Frank M Feaster 82 a Medal of Honor recipient for gallantry during the war against the Sioux at Knee Creek 5 D died Saturday in San Francisco The veteran officer was noted for his service and heroism during the conflict and received the nation s highest military decoration for valor.
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San Francisco
Frank M. Feaster
Knee Creek
Confessions of a Famous Father A Birthday Party Takes More Than Planning
By John Mason Brown the piece recalls a father's weekend arranging a child's birthday party that spirals beyond meticulous planning. Eight guests arrive with nurses or mothers, the hall fills with wrapping paper and toys, and the quiet home becomes a lively scene of eager boys and birthday chaos.
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John Mason Brown
Mickey Mouse J
Felix
Iowa student testifies in Bednasek murder case
Max Womack, a University of Iowa student, testified about the events leading to the death of Margaret Anne Jackson in a rooming house on Dec. 10 and 11. He described arranging use of the room for a candlelight supper and later hearing movement from the room where Miss Jackson's body was found.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Robert E. Bednasek
Max Womack
Margaret Anne Jackson
Womack
Bednasek
Iowa
Miss Jackson
Dover
Tenn
Clair Hamilton
Des Moines Sets Double Hearing on Illinois Central Trains
Iowa Commerce Commission to hold two hearings on April 6 at Waterloo Black Hawk County Courthouse and Fort Dodge Webster County Court House as Illinois Central moves to drop two passenger trains on the Fort Dodge to Dubuque run. Rail line says losses of 13000 dollars per month with service paused pending the hearing.
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Des Moines
Iliois Central Railroad
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Dave Long
Iowa Commerce Commission
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Webbster County
Long
Minors Central
Birr pleads innocent in Anamosa stabbing murder charge
Ruayard Lee Birr 20 of Chicago pleads innocent to murder before District Judge G K Thompson at Anamosa. Birr, inmate at the Davenport youth reformatory, is charged with fatally stabbing Baldimero Morales 18 in the reformatory recreation yard on February 26. James T. Remley said Birr signed a statement admitting the stabbing.
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Anamosa
Ruayard Lee
Birr
Chicago
G. K. Thompson
Davenport
Jones County
James T. Remley
Baldimero Morales
Reformatory Recreation Yard
Jessup Defends Integrity in McCarthy Communist Charge Row
Ambassador Philip C. Jessup publicly rejected Senator McCarthy's communist affinity accusations as unfounded and dangerous. He asserted no evidence or motive linking him to communist causes, while noting McCarthy's harsh rhetoric and Izvestia criticism as evidence of partisan attack. Jessup said guilt by association has no basis without adequate proof, and he denied ever supporting communist objectives.
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Washington
Philip C. Jessup
McCarthy
R-Wis
Jessup
Senate
Far East
Moscow
Izvestia
United States Senate
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Wisconsin
American-Russian Institute
Christian Gauss
Princeton University
H. V. Kaltenborn
Truman backs Aches amid rumors of change in State Dept
President Truman publicly supports Secretary of State Aches and rejects chatter of a leadership shakeup. In Key West he signals readiness to appoint a new atomic energy commission chairman and arranges a long distance conference with congressional leaders to discuss fair deal prospects.
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Truman
Aches
Key West
Fla
Secretary of State
Fla. P
Atomic Energy Commission
Charles G. Ross
Barkley
Rayburn
Senate
Lucas
House
McCormack
White House
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Kerr
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Lowa
Gubitchev
Justice Department
New York Harbor
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Fred R. Shaw, Sr
Jg Ovea
Eisenhower
Alfred
David
Harold
Ford
McCarthy and Izvestia
U.S
AEC
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