Seven Drownings in Iowa Over the Weekend
Seven persons drowned in Iowas rivers and lakes over the warm weekend while three others died in separate highway crashes. Among the drownings two were college students Dietrich H Doin 20 Wartburg College and Herbert C Gambell 19 Drake University. Others included Donald Ordway 21 Atlantic IA Clarence Oaken 31 Monticello and Seth Wendell Albin 15 Central City. Two Montour men Lloyd Harrah 27 and Edward Niederhauser 44 drowned near Montour while fishing. Authorities recovered bodies with several still missing as search efforts continued.
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Dietrich H. Doin
Filley
Neb
Wartburg College
Waverly
Herbert C. Gambell
Hedrick
Drake University
Tawa
Montour
Harrah
Edward Niederhauser
Dilton
Towa
Dorn
Cedariver
Onken
Lee Wilson
Monticello
Wilsons
Wilson
Young Albin
Tit Gambell
Avon Lake
Des Moines
Fisie Stokte
Boone
25 000 Flood Fight Booklets Ordered
The Nonpareil announces an order for 25,000 copies of Man Against the Missouri a flood fight picture story. About 5,000 sold on Friday with 5,000 more to be delivered, 3,000 already sold but undelivered, and the rest to go on sale when printed. Mail price 65 cents plus 50 cents over the counter. Postage tips include seven or 21 cents depending on envelope type and readers are advised to add their name and address on the envelope.
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Missouri
Council Bluffs
Fire destroys two Truro businesses in Madison county
A Sunday blaze destroyed the Marvin Kale hardware and furniture store and severely damaged the C C Kale and sons grocery in Truro Iowa. The fire, of unknown origin, started in the hardware and furniture store and spread across a vacant lot to the grocery. Both buildings were one story brick structures in Truro, about 15 miles southeast of Winterset.
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Truru, Ia
Marvin Kale
China-born Widow Named Mother of Year in 1952
Port land Maine reports Mrs Toy Len Goon of Canton China has been chosen Mother of the Year by the American Mother's committee of the Golden Rule foundation. The 57 year old widow raises eight children while running a laundry and plans a New York luncheon the next day.
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Portland
Toy Len-Goon
Tral
China
Goon
New York
Golden Rule ‘Foundation
Canton
Truman Pushes National Flood Insurance Plan
President Truman urged Congress to establish a national flood and disaster insurance system backed by 114 billion dollars in government funds. He proposed Reconstruction Finance Corp to provide direct or reinsurance through private insurers, with a break even goal and set rates to cover expenses. The plan would insure homes farms businesses and commodities up to 250 000 per entity and cap payouts at 90 percent of losses to preserve incentives for protection.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Council: Undecided on Public Works Plan
Most city officials favor Kennard Gardiner's plan to merge seven departments into a Department of Public Works. A council majority said they need discussion before taking a position, with a Monday council meeting set to consider the proposal.
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Public Works Dept
Kennard W. Gardiner
Department of Public Works
Transit fare hike to 15 cents for adults plagues Council Bluffs
A city wide fare increase for Transit Company buses to Omaha is set for June 15. President James R. Kiger cites rising operating costs and lower passenger revenue as key drivers. Local officials mull city franchise compliance. reactions from Mayor Mulqueen and councilmen vary. Fire destroys the Aero Plane Inn in Honey Creek, with estimated losses of $20,000, as investigators note uncertain causes.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
James R. Kiger
Transit
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Washington, D.C
Kiger
James F. Mulqueen
Avid E. Stuart
Honey Creek
Honey ‘Creek
Missouri Valley Fire
Si Watson
Small Settlement May Set Pattern in Oil Strike
Spokesmen hailed terms as possibly setting a pattern for other settlements in the oil industry. City officials and department heads support a plan offering wage increases averaging 8 to 12 percent, retroactive to Jan 1, with 6 to 7.5 percent shifts and new departmental head. Local engineers and inspectors voice mixed views on consolidation under a single head while praising increased cooperation among departments.
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Kenneth J
Oscar Blesendorfer
Eldon. Evans
Lloyd Roper
George Bennett
Wedemeyer named Taft committee chair
Lt General Albert C Wedemeyer took the national Taft for President committee chair and announced Gen Douglas MacArthur supports Taft. Wedemeyer said MacArthur urged him to head the panel for the country’s good and said the committee will operate independently of Taft’s campaign. Wedemeyer seeks a three month unpaid leave from Avco to serve.
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Wedemeyer
Taft
Doug
Washington
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Sen
Ohio
Weremeyer
Avco Corporation
Ten Southwest Iowans Return From Far East on Howze
Ten southwest Iowans including two from Council Bluffs arrived in Seattle aboard the naval transport Howze. The ship carried 3,186 persons from the Far East. Readers from Council Bluffs listed include Cpl Lloyd E Burnett and Sgt Eugene H Miller. Other locals named are Capt Carl C Adams Sidney Sgt Thomas Broch Carroll Cpl Leonard W Case Deloit Pfc Donald L Drake Shenandoah Cpl James A Erickson Harlan Pte Wilmer E Kroll Jr Gray Ste George Nagy Atlantic and Pic Richard D Walker Blanchard.
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Council Bluffs
Howze
Seattle
Wash
Far East
J Lloyd E. Burnett
Fifth Avenue
Eugene H. Miller
Carl C. Adams
Sidney
Thomas
Broch
Carroll
Leonard W
Case
Deloit
Donald L
Drake
Shenandoah
Cpl
James
A. Erickson
Harlan
Wilmer E. Kroll, Jr
Gray
Ste George Nagy
Atlantic
Pic, Richard, D. Walker
Blanchard
Papa Frantically Repaints Room Before Boy Is Born
In Los Angeles a week before the ninth child of George Von Eutler and Olga, the nursery was repainted pink for a girl. The baby arrives later and Gary Christopher is born a boy, prompting a blue repaint.
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Los .Angeles
George von Eutler
Done
Olga
Euders
Gary Christopher
Eutler
Egyptian Cotton Purchase Plans Mentioned in Debate
Fragmentary notes show a cotton broker discussing government plans to buy Egyptian cotton, with terse allusions to party politics and a phason of Guil party. The readable text suggests interest in state purchases and market considerations amid political debate.
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Tute
Phason
Guil Party
Up Taxes to Fix Streets City Engineer Recommends Higher Rates
Kenneth J Tharp, who resigned effective June 2, urged increasing taxes to the limit to fund sewer and street improvements. He proposed consolidating departments under a single public works leader, appointing an experienced head, and relocating control away from conflicting orders. Tharp noted dirt streets waste money and urged no reliance on outside engineers unless needed.
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Kenneth J.tharp
Murray
Gardiner
Mercury Hits 93 Sunday Sets May Record High
The weatherman reported a high of 93 degrees Sunday, the warmest day of the year and a new May 4 record, surpassing the previous 89 degrees in 1919. Local residents crowded picnic spots to escape the heat, while forecasts called for 80s to continue with clear skies.
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Iowa
Growing Impression Russia Won’t Launch Hot War Soon
Reports from Washington and Seoul indicate a growing belief among American military leaders that the Soviet Union will refrain from a hot war soon. The view cites the need to ready armed forces and economy, plus improved Western European defense and Korea’s status, as factors shaping cautious expectations.
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Russia
Elton’c
Fay
Washington
Soviet Union
Europe
Korea
Seoul
Alfred
M.gruenther
Overlin
Yourorthwestern
Tifth Air Force
Russian military strength and potential in world conflict
The article argues Russia’s capabilities, noting Soviet leadership, satellite states, and unconventional strength. It cites divisions with 10,000 to 12,000 men, a U S division of 13,000, and questions whether Russia is ready to enter a world war. It emphasizes iron-fist control and growing Soviet military readiness.
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Ital
Anks
Russia
Bulgaria
ATS
Imany
United States
Eli i
Final Court Ruling Delays Steel Dispute Breakthrough
Washington AP reports White House negotiations on the steel wage dispute collapsed after a Supreme Court wage stand loomed. CIO Steelworkers and U.S. Steel executives, led by Benjamin Fairless and Philip Murray, blamed the stalemate on the court ruling and a CPI style wage package.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Supreme Court
CIO Steelworkers
John’ R. Steelman
Benjamin. Fairless
U. 5. Steel Corporation
CIO
Philip Murray
Murray
Wage Stabilization Board
Arthur’ B. Homer
Bethlehem’ Steel
St. A
Homer
Wage’ Stabilization Board
David A. Pine
New York
Fairless
Steelman
Turns Church Belfry Into Penthouse Mystery
Vallejo California police arrested Lt. Clarence B Wigley 23 of Wichita Falls Texas for living in a church belfry. He faced court martial at Travis Air Force Base after disappearing in January while under previous charges. The Rev J J Dollinger had heard noises from the vestry and doors were unlocked each morning. missing items including a china cabinet electric heater cans of food were found in the belfry.
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Clarence B
Wigley
Wichita Falls
Tex
Travis Air Force
Clifford’ J
Heflin
J.J. Dollinger
Derease- Society
Herman’Pappenburg
Indians Buy a House at Kentucky Derby Time
Indians from Osage oil country in Oklahoma bought a house in Louisville as a sleeping room solution during Derby week after losing their hotel reservations on Friday. A local observer quoted them saying they would sell the house soon and expect only a small loss.
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Louisville
Oklahoma
Louisvillian
Loisvillian
Pinball Parlor Held Up By 2-Year-Old Ex Convict
In Tokyo at a downtown pinball parlor the 100-pound strong box was taken at dagger point by a 2-year-old former convict Monday. He walked about 100 yards with the loot before police nabbed him. Inside the strong box were 5,000 pitballs and a 6,000 pinball.
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Tokyo
City Board of Review Opens Year Meeting Schedule
The city board of tax review will meet at 330 p.m. Monday in the city hall city manager's office to organize set meeting times and plan the year's work. Members include Charles Swanson chair R C Robinson Opal Ervin Tom Nelson and W E Framisen. the board reviews tax lists from the city assessor's office.
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City Board of Review
City Board of Tax Review
Charles ‘Swanson
Swanson
R C. Robinson
Opal Ervin
Tom Nelson
W. E. Framisen
Traffic Deaths in Iowa Rise in May 1952 Report
A May 5, 1952 Associated Press report notes traffic deaths in Iowa during May, detailing fatalities and underlying factors. The piece cites data from earlier months and contrasts year over year trends, highlighting roadway dangers and calls for safety measures.
Boone Couple Killed in Auto Crash Near Randall
Glenn S. Stolte aged 35 of Boone died at a hospital Monday from injuries suffered Sunday night in an auto crash near Randall. His wife was killed outright in the same accident according to authorities.
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Boone
Glenn S. Stolte
Randall
Atsi
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