Flying Dean to speak at University of Iowa centennial
Earl J. McGrath dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will open the University of Iowa centennial celebration with a talk on The Case for the Integrated Program during a national education conference in Madison. About 50 top educators will attend and critique the nation’s higher education system. The dean emphasizes flying is safer than car travel and plans to fly to the event.
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What Kind of Country Is New England Says A Stranger
A New England resident tells of a stranger asking about the region. The man humorously insists New England is best for ancestors, not children, and jokes about history, ancestry, Paul Revere, vintage houses, and a wish to paint a purple home.
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Citizens Non-Partisan Conference Endorses Truman-Barkley Slate
The Oshkosh Wisconsin meeting endorsed the Truman-Barkley slate and advisory recommendations. Approval was given for governor and lieutenant governor candidate Anthony Wronski, with no endorsements for secretary of state, treasurer, or attorney general. A soldiers' bonus funded by a sales tax was opposed, and the group supported continuing functions between elections. George Haberman of the State Federation of Labor presided.
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Truman-Barkley
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George Haberman
State Federation of Labor
Notable Deaths From Last Night Report
Mrs William Thew Jr 4 a philanthropist prominent in Pittsburgh. Prer cival P Tillinghest 68 Cleveland district sales manager for New Jersey Zinc born Menands NY. Roy W Clerk 67 VP in charge of traffic Northern Pacific Rochester Minn Dr Andrew B Rivers 54 Mayo Clinic physician expert in gastro intestinal disturbances.
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Mayo Clinic
Farmers Use Paper Bags To Shield Crops From Frost
A recent survey finds about four in five families have at least one member with life insurance. Farmers protect vegetable plants by covering them with paper bags to prevent frost damage.
City Police Report Two Auto Accidents
Donald Denny of 2322 Prospect Street damaged his car by $200 after falling asleep at the wheel and striking a sign and three trees near the George and Cunningham intersection. Dale Waterman of 1827 Farewell Street suffered bruises after a collision with Eugene Melvin of 1623 Market Street at 13th and Winnebago. Waterman’s car damage estimated at $275 and Melvin’s at $30.
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French Miners Strike Paralyzes Industry Possibility
About 335000 French coal miners join an unlimited duration strike called by the Communist led Federation of Miners risking major disruption to the national economy. The report notes the strike could halt industry if prolonged.
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France
Federation of Miners
District PTA Meet Set Friday at Washburn School
The one day PTA conclave will be at Washburn school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Talks include A W Zellmer president of the Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers and Mrs William Doudna state vice president. Romania nationalized all subsoil resources formerly privately held.
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