Byers Wins Mayor Race in Council Bluffs Thirty-Eighth Row
In Council Bluffs, William A. Byers, 58, defeated Republican incumbent Dr S W McCall by 371 votes to take the mayor’s seat as voters also swung to Republican control of the city council 7 to 1. Byers pledged impartial enforcement of laws and focus on juvenile issues, while plans to resign from the school board were announced. The canvass confirmed several alderman contests with Republicans securing a broad majority and appointments expected around April 8.
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Council Bluffs
William A. Byers
Fifth Avenue
S. W. McCall
Byers
McCall
Walt Byers
Mpporstratt
C. A. Bangu
W.A. Williamson
Bangs
Williamson
Emil Jorgensen
Aldersman
Army Schoening
South Seventh Street
Jorgensen
Schoening
Guy R. Draper
South Thirty-fourth Street
Draper
W. E. Shrader
Sixth Avenue
Nels Hansen
Justice of Peace
Frank Larsen
Shrader-Draper
Schoening- Jorgensen
Sam C. Kennedy
Joseph B. Katelman
Henry M. Jensen
Joe H. Melis
Homer L. Whistler
W. T. Cochran
George A. Swan
Avenue A
Herbert BE
Fatis
Lloyd W.W. McKee
John C. Lutz
Proctor R. Perkins
C. W. Gould
Phil Minner
J. Vince Crowe
Henry Moyer, Jr
Jack Boyne
Heir to Dodge Fortune Sued for Divorce
New York reports Martha Mickey Devine Dodge has filed for divorce from Horace E Dodge heiress to the automobile fortune. She seeks 75000 dollars in counsel fees and 15000 for expenses, with decision reserved in state supreme court.
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Dodge
New York
Martha
Mickey) Devine Dodge
Horace E. Dodge
State Supreme Court
Few Democrats File for Post
Filings for party nominations to county offices in the June primary closed at midnight Monday with only four Democrats entering the race. Bernard Beno, 321 Oakland Avenue, switched parties to file for the Democratic nomination for sheriff and faces the winner of the Jack Tyler Rico Nelson Republican nomination contest. The other three Democrats seek election as supervisors, including Shorty Gnastensen, 15 South Eighth Street, for the 1945 term. George Galloway of Macedonia. and Tom Gardner of Neola for the 1946 term. Republican incumbents are unopposed in their races. County offices without filings include township clerk, assessor, and trustee across multiple townships. Five write-ins in the primary can place a name on the November ballot.
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Bernard Beno
Oakland Avenue
Beno
Jack Tyler-Riley Nelson
Shorty Ghnastensen
South Eighth Street
George Galloway
Macedonia
Tom Gardner
Neola
Jim Henry
Tom Richardson
Henry Johns
John F. Scott
Cy A. Bowers
Charles C. Lacy
J. Martin Paterson
Dorothy Christensen
Don H. Jackson
Ben B. Rubby
Councell Bluffs
Stanley Woodring
Henry Meyer
Des Moines
U. S
Ben F. Jensen
Frank Beymer
Avoca
Belknap
Boomer
Center
Crescent
Garner
Grove
Hardin
Key Creek
Silver Creek
Washington
President Roosevelt Nearing Recovery From Cold
President Roosevelt remains a little hoarse but is about over a cold that kept him confined to the White House residences for much of last week. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early said the president had no individual appointments Tuesday and was working in his study, planning to attend his regular Tuesday press radio conference.
Oklahoma Race Echoes in Nation as Parties Monitor Vote
Democrats and Republicans closely watched Tuesday’s Oklahoma special congressional race amid national interest in potential impacts on Roosevelt and Dewey. The Oklahoma contest featured Democrat W. G. Stegler challenging Republican E. O. Clark, while Willkie pressed Wisconsin, and Bricker warned administration worry over Barkley’s Oklahoma involvement.
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Associated Preach
Oklaahoma
Roosevelt
Thomas HB
Dewey
New York
Willkie
Milwaukee
Wendell Willkie
Wisconsin
United States
Oklahoma
W. G. Stegler
E. O. Clark
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Moore
Clark
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Mabrey Reelected Carter Lake Mayor in Small Uncontested Vote
Mabrey was elected mayor of Carter Lake for the sixth consecutive time in an uncontested election on Monday. A total of 80 votes were cast, one of the village's smallest elections. Re elected councilmen included Frank C. Ekdahl William J. Moran J. Paul Morgan T W Oriiz and G M Watson. A A Barton was elected assessor succeeding the late W H Savage. L E Crizer becomes treasurer J N Kahler park commissioner and A Nielsen to succeed Al Broom’s term.
Gasoline B Card Holders May See Ration Increase Soon
OPA officials said that outside the eastern seaboard B card holders would likely receive a substantial monthly mileage boost to 720 miles in about a month, with possible east coast adjustments. The plan excludes A cards and aims to curb black market siphoning while exploring expiration date removals similar to food stamps, potentially effective Oct 1.
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Washington
Seaboard
OPA
del. Bryan Houston
Eastern Seaboard
District of Columba
Be 38
All Iowa Men Under 26 to Report for Examinations in April
Ralph Lancaster said Iowa draft boards will require registrants under 26 with non agricultural deferments to report for pre induction physicals during April. Younger men who qualify will be called first, but older individuals will also be used to meet quotas due to limited availability in many communities. The move follows national regulations announced last Friday.
Showdown Nears on Burma Front
The Burma front tightens as Japanese and Allied forces press separate offensives toward key supply sites. In Imphal region Japanese troops push near the India border, while Allied units trap the foe near Myitkyina with joint American Chinese action under Stilwell and Merrill. In the Solomons and Rabaul area heavy bombings level bases, with Ponape and Uje-Jang attacked and ships sunk.
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J. B. Krueger
Associated Press
Burma
Imphal
India
Ukhral
Kohima
Southeast Asia Command
Naga
Assam
Stilwell
Myitkyina
Frank Merrill
Shaduzup
Merrill
Hkawnglaw Hiew't River
Sula
Hilil
al- Med Reach
Tiddim
Pacific
Rabaul
New Britain
Ponape
Solomons
Truk
Eniwetok
Marshalls
Uje- Jang Atoll
Admiralties
Americana
Manus Island
Vacancies Placed On School Board After Mayors Election
William Byers election as mayor creates two board of education vacancies to be filled at the next meeting April 3. Carleton Moyer resignation due to move to Omaha adds another. Dwayne Evans of Howard Manufacturing shows as a candidate. Harry Voss declines to pursue appointment. Other prospects include Mrs Bert Gurney Rev Fred Coley and Mrs Damen.
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William Byers
Board of Education
Carleton Moyer
Omaha
Dwayne Evans
Howard Manufacturing Company
Harry Voss
Bert Gurney
Fred Coley
Mra
Damen
Nazi Defenses Crumble as Red Army Advances in Bucovina
Russian forces push toward Czernowits within two and a half miles, capture Skulyany near Iasi, and seize Sadagura as Zhukov’s 1st Ukrainian Army drives 23 miles into Bucovina. Konev’s 2nd Ukrainian Army secures Kemenets Podolak and Buzovitsy, signaling potential large German trap southeast of Proskurov.
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Henry
Onesidy
Moscow
Upi
Czernowits
Bucovina
Prut
Skulyany
Iasi
Jassy
Sadagura
Prutt
Czernowitz
Dniester
Gregory K. Zhukov
Skulyant
Ivan
Konev
Prat
Romania
Zhukov
Carpathian Mountains
Bucharest-Czernowitz-Lwow
Red Army
Kemenets-Podolak
Buzovitsy
Proskurov
Kamenets-Podolsk
Kameneta-Podolak
Russia
Rodion Y. Malinovasky
Nikolasy
Black
Lower Russia
Balta
Pervomaisk
Lower
Ruasia
Koney
Malinovsky- Jasi
Honey
Father of 14 Seeks Admission to Navy
A 46 year old father of 14 children with his 17 year old son has applied for navy enlistment. Navy recruiters said Monday that Leo Thesler of Lowville would be given final examinations April 5.
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Watertown
UPA
Navy
Leo Thesler
Lowville
Paul
Mosquitos Strike Ruhr and German Airfields in France Raid
RAF Mosquitos spread destruction in the Ruhr Valley during a night raid while U S heavy bombers pounded German airfields in France. The operations targeted the armament backbone with 2,240 tons of bombs dropped on Eisgen and other industrial centers as Royal Air Force and American forces sustained a two-front offensive against German defenses, airfields, and rail hubs. Maj. Walker M. Mahurin and Capt. Robert S. Johnson are credited among top American aces in Europe.
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London
Ruhr Valley
RAF
Eisgen
Air Ministry
Atlantic Wall
U. S
France
Tours
Chartres
Paris
la Rochelle
St. Jean
d’Angely
Pau
Biarritz
Cazauy
Mordeaux
Mont de Marsan
Bay of Biscay
England
Wales
West England
Berlin
Bristol
Walker M. Mahurin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert S. Johnson
Tawton
Okla
Mahurin
Pick Plan Starts With Auspicious Flood Control Start
Washington reports the Pick plan for Missouri River development began with promise in Congress, aiming flood control irrigation navigation and power. The $200 million provision for initial development contrasts with Col. Pick’s recommended phased funding totaling $400 million. Rep Case notes safeguards to limit use to already authorized water—priority for irrigation appears. The Whittington bill also funds Nishnabotna Kansas City and Boyer river works, with additional projects and river basin constraints.
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Washington
Pick
Missouri River
Congress
Col
Lewis A. Pick
Rep. Case
R.S. D
Missouri River Division
Col. Pick
Case
Whittington
D.-Miss
Sioux City
House
Hamburg
Nebraska City
Neb
Kansas City
Kan
East Denigan
War salvage drives schedule and fat collection notice
Schools will collect paper on specified days and remind residents to call principals for uncollected loads. Due to spring vacation, several schools will collect on Friday March 31. Tin is collected on the third Thursday or Friday each month. fats are taken to grocery stores with dealers paying four cents per pound plus two meat stamps per pound.
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Roosevelt
Eighth Street
Franklin
Avenue B
Walnut Grove
Holy Amily
Red Cross Drive Falls Behind as Month Ends
The Red Cross fundraiser lags far behind its county target with only three days left. Chairman C L Crawford says the drive has barely moved past Sunday stagnation, about $20 000 short of the $71 000 goal despite pockets of small gains across the nation. Save Your Tin Cone.
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Red Cross
C. L. Crawford
Light Snow Persists As Cold Air Follows
Light snow that began Tuesday morning will continue today per the weather bureau, with much colder readings expected Wednesday morning. Low around 15, high Monday 40, and hourly data show cooler trends across town and extended Nebraska forecasts noting near normal temps and light precipitation.
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Weather Bureau
A. &. Westher
Council Bluffa
Nebraska
Warner
22 Die In San Francisco Hotel Fire Tragedy
San Francisco reports twenty two people died in a hotel fire traced to arson at the New Amsterdam in the industrial district south of Market Street. Fire officials say an incendiary sparked the blaze, with about 30 injured and many victims leaping to save themselves.
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San Francisco
Frank Kelly
New Amsterdam
Market Street
Mamie Pulosky
Kelly
E. J. Glover
Tan
Ocens
Glover
Iteneta
Oakland
San Francisco Bay
Earier
Debrig
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Mabrey
Iowa
Father
Ruhr
Red Cross Drive
Victory Garden Plowers
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