Beil Named Head of Lutheran Synod in Iowa
Dr Alfred J Beil of Des Moines elected president of the United Lutheran Synod in Iowa during Purdy convention in Des Moines He becomes the first fulltime state president serving a five year term Also elected were officers for Western and Eastern conferences including Rev Eugene Harrison and Rev Gideon Wick as presidents and Rev Ralph Eckard as Western secretary The two conferences reorganize after a three year hiatus and list 16 Western and 18 Eastern parishes Missionary Society elected Mrs Walter A Voss of Sioux City president with officers including Mrs H O Neumann Davenport and Mrs A J Beil Des Moines All officers to manage church work in state and church bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Beil
Des Moines
United Lutheran Synod
Iowa
Beil
Eugene Harrison
St. John’s English
Ft. Madison
Ralph E. Eckard
Newton
St. John’s Church
Marteen D. Kliver
Muscatine
Raymond Tiemeyer
Tipton
Missionary Society
State Missionary Society
Walter A. Voss
Sioux City
Frederick Ludwig
Postville
H. O. Neumann
Davenport
Emil Moen
Madison Avenue
Council Bluffs
A. J. Beil
Marcus Miller
Church
Synod of
Kansas
Frederick R. Ludwig
Marvin H. Suhr
Webster City
John L. Berger
Cedar Rapids
Robert J. Haut
Central Theological Seminary
Fremont
Neb
Haut
First English Lutheran Church
Omaha
Augustana College
Rock Island
St. Mark's Church
Fry
A. J. Bell
Ludwig
Maurice Lesher
Clinton
William R. Eller
Franklin C. Fry
St. John's English Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
Central Seminary
Moen
John Garfield Dies in New York at 39
John Garfield aged 39 died of a heart ailment in his apartment in Gramercy Park New York. The actor rose to fame in Golden Boy and gangster films, born Julius Garfinkle in Brooklyn on March 4 1913. He reportedly became ill while visiting an actress friend and died about 8 a.m. CST.
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New York
John Gar*field
Dr. Beil
Guy
Foreign Mission Board
Gramercy Park
United Lutheran Church
Charles H. Namack
John Barrett
Miss Whitney
Garfield
Clifford Odets
Julius Garfinkle
Brooklyn
Angelo Patri
Patri
More Rain Is Due in Bluffs Vicinity
The weatherman predicted rain continuing from late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning with possible heavy thunder showers. Temperatures will drop with highs near 65 Thursday versus 48 Wednesday, and Wednesday winds should run 25 to 30 mph. Low Thursday morning around 50. Wednesday’s low was 58 and about .07 of an inch of rain fell in the 24 hours ending 6:30 a.m.
Gardiner and City Officials Inspect Asphalt Mixer in Boone
Acting City Manager Kennard W. Gardiner and Street Engineer Carsten Leikvold visited Boone on Wednesday to inspect a portable asphalt mixer. The outing focused on assessing equipment readiness and potential street maintenance use.
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Gardiner
Boone
Kennard W. Gardiner
Carsten Leikvold
Boon
Battle over asphalt mixer in Seoul patrol clash
In Seoul a six hour dispute involving an asphalt mixer and a joint task with both hot and cold nations surfaced. Assistant Purchasing Agent L B Brugenhemke noted the mixer and a tank infantry patrol fought east of Panmunjom. The city aimed to resurface roads on the Korean western front using the machine.
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L. B. . Brugenhemke
Seoul
Korea
Red Forces
Panmunjom
Ambush on British Postal Truck Stuns London
Seven masked men ambushed a London postal truck, making off with loot estimated at up to 100,000 pounds, about $280,000. A wife’s quip and a husband’s reply reflect a tense, sensationalized report of the daytime raid.
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London
Bids called for levee repair work in three projects
The Omaha district office of the Corps of Engineers issued five bid contracts for emergency repairs protecting the area between Man and Corning Missouri. Openings set for Thursday and Friday. Projects include Plumb Creek south bank ring levee near Thurman and two side levees on Rock Creek, plus ring levees along the Nishnabotna and Missouri rivers. Temporary protection ahead of the June rise.
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Corning
Omaha’ District
Corps
Engineers
Plumb-creek
Thurman
Missouri
Broighville
Nishnabotna River
Omaha
USDA Drops Pork Purchase Program in Washington
The Agriculture Department suspended its price-support pork purchase program between April 9 and Tuesday, admitting the move was prompted by a temporary surplus feared by farm-state congressmen. About 26,490,000 pounds were bought, covering smoked ham, shoulder and bacon, as market conditions failed to meet expectations of a production drop this year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
The
Wholesale Food Prices Up Sharply
New York reports wholesale food prices rose sharply this week according to the Dun & Bradstreet food index. The index moved to 6.48 from 36.38 last week, the highest level since mid March, yet 9.6 percent below the year ago index of 7.17.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Western Union Proposes 7 Cent Wage Rise in Strike Talks
Washington report states Western Union Telegraph offers an average seven cents an hour wage increase to settle a strike by 31,000 telegraph workers. The raise hinges on government approval of higher telegraph rates, which would add about 7.7 million dollars annually to company revenues.
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Washington
Western Union ‘Telegraph’. Company
Ancrease
Hellman Refutes Un-American Activities Claim Wednesday Testimony
Playwright Lillian Hellman testified in Washington that she did not engage in un American activities and denied being a member of any such group. Her remarks came as part of proceedings addressing alleged subversion and loyalty questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lillian Hellman
House “un-American ‘Activities
Safety education leadership urged at parents convention
Dr Herbert J Stack of New York University pressed parent teacher associations to lead family security programs and safety education. He spoke at the 56th annual National Congress of Parents at Sam Parente, urging ideal associations to set up safety education programs, driver education refreshers, school safety patrol equipment, and supervised playgrounds and swimming areas.
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Indianapolis
Herbert J. Stack
New
York University
Stack
Center For: Safety
Nyu
National Congress of Parents
Sam Parente
Independent dealers push OPS ceilings at city meeting
Secretary G A Bartel of Dealers declares food dealers favor OPS price ceilings, noting meats sell at ceilings in few cases while independents match chain prices. City officials discuss Broadway viaduct pilings driven. officials view first piling with Grant, Schlitt, Tipton, Merill, and Hensing in attendance.
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Bartel
The
Independent
Ogden
Arene
Broadway
Detroit
Eighth
Fifteenth Streets
Blumenshein
MB. Grant
District Manage
Union’ Metal Manufacturing Company
Chicago
H.-G. Schlitt
Nebraska Department of Highways
Lincoln
R.R. Tipton
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Kansas City
R. E. Merill
Towa Highway Commission
Ames
A. My Hensing
Towa Department
Favor Repeal of Colored Oleo Ban
Broadcast interview quotes Gov Beardsley and Kenneth Evans supporting repeal of the colored oleomargarine ban as a realistic step. Lieutenant Governor Nicholas expresses opposition. Evans notes large purchases by Josyans near the Missouri line. reference to 37,000 cases sold last year. Iowa traffic deaths listed for May 21, 1952 and May 21, 1951.
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William S. “Beardsley
Kenneth ‘A. Evans
Ww. H. Nicholas
Nicholas
Evans
Mills County
Senate confirms McGranery as attorney general
The Senate approved President Truman’s nomination of James P. McGranery 52 to 8 to lead the Justice Department. The 56-year-old Philadelphia jurist, a federal judge since 1946, will succeed J. Howard McGrath. Ridgway warned of a Russian buildup and greater offensive potential in the Far East.
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Washington
Senate
James’ P.“Mcgranery
Justice Department
Truman
Philadelphia
J. Howard
McGrath
Casthu Rannhli
District of Pennsylvania
McCarran
New
Senate’ Judiciary Committee
McGranery
Matthew B. Ridgway
Far-East
Richards Pushes $6.89 Billion Foreign Aid Bill for 1959
Rep. Richards says allied forces total over 5 percent of the world’s armed men and US aid could raise Western Europe troops from 1.89 million in January 1959 to about four million, with a proposed 3 percent weapons program for next year and cuts under debate.
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Washington
Richards
D-Sc
Soviet Union
Truman
Jammary
France awards Eisenhower highest honor amid Korea talk
Paris reports France confers its highest honor on General Dwight D. Eisenhower as he returns from the Far East. In Washington Ridgway and other leaders discuss POW camps and Korea amid questions on peace prospects and Communist tactics. Senate hearings follow closed doors with Ridgway addressing questions on prisoner of war conditions and rebel actions on Koje island.
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Korea
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pentagon
Kojetsland
Bridges
Ridgway
U.N
Russell
D.-Ga
Kose Island
Capitol
Senate Armed Services Committee
Lindbergh Lands at Paris Airport in 1927 Flight
Twenty five years later readers recall Charles Lindbergh landing at Le Bourget outside Paris on May 21, 1927. The public achievement sparked enduring fascination and public chatter about the lone aviator and his solo voyage across the Atlantic.
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Paris
Drive to Clean-up Broadway Ends in Mixed Honors
The piece recounts a fraught drive to “clean-up Broadway” with disputes over who earns France’s highest decorational honor. It notes Churchill’s era, a military medal awarded to officers after a campaign, and comments by Earle Reynolds and local merchants. It mentions Pinay kissing Eisenhower and planned improvements to Broadway with a ceremonial front.
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France
Broadway
Ton Churchill
Con
Earle .C. Reynolds
Chamber of Commerce
Jowance
Mundas
Cardinal Chambers Shuts Out Giants in NY game
St Louis Cardinal Chambers pitcher shut out the New York Giants on four hits Wednesday 3-0 to spoil Larry Jansen's bid for his 100th major league victory. Del Rice homered in the fourth. Line score shows St Louis 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 and New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Other afternoon games listed include American League action in Chicago.
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New York
Cliff Cham
St. Louis
Cardinals
Jefthander
New York Giants
Larry ‘Jansen
del. Rice
New. York
Chambers
Rive
Janger
Janier
Wilhelm
Chicago
Odl
Reynolds
Berra
Pierce
Judson
Golar
Tugboat No 10 capsizes and sinks in harbor show
In Wilmington California Tugboat No 10, described as a worthy harbor vessel, capsized during a show towing a barge. The incident occurred Tuesday as a flotilla featured a score of boats and attractive spectators, with some vessels reportedly hauling in large catches before the capsize.
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Wilmington
Calif
Iowa Soil and Corn Bread a Product of Democratic Farm Programs
In Washington, a debate over Iowa corn bread continued as Rep. Jenkins argued Iowa corn suits hogs, while Rep. Jensen and House leaders questioned the quality and origin of Iowa soil and corn bread. The exchange touched on farm program politics and competing regional claims.
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Iowa
Washington
Congress
Thomas Jenkins
R-Obio
Ohio
Ben F. Jensen
Rela
House
John McCormack
Massachusetts
Marshalltown Guard Unit Wins Eisenhower Trophy Honor
Marshalltown's Company D 1 of the 168th Infantry has been chosen as one of 21 National Guard units nationwide to receive the Eisenhower Trophy. The award, issued by the National Guard Bureau, recognizes high achievement by guard units.
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Marshalltown
National: Guard
168Th
Infantry
National Guard
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Dr. A. J. Beil
Lutherans
Western Conference
John Garfield
Alter A. Vas
He ‘Ralph. Eckard
Western ‘Conference
Robert H. Haut Evels
USDA
Western Union
Nota
Communist
Arm Auwisy
Durist
A. A
Eisenhower
Legis
McFarland
Arizona
Dwight D. Eis- Towa
Granery
Poleon
Antoine Pinay
Court of Honor of
Les Invali- Town
Lindbergh
Bourget Treet
Autouay
Iork
Sam. Brown
Herman
Stein
E.h.spelman
UW Indensedlaay
Outaua
Nest
Robi Robinson
Cardinal Chambers
Witkie Tan
Marshalltown Unit of Guard
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