Republicans press Truman in special session clash
Congress faces a charged clash as President Truman calls a special session. Observers say the move shifts leverage to the public and forces Republicans to act on high costs of living housing and civil rights. Governor Dewey and allies dispute binding platform. Warren notes omitted duties and urges repair before election.
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Congress
Republican Party
Truman
Herbert Brownell
Dewey
Philadelphia
Earl Warren
California
Warren
Congress May Adjourn Before Labor Day Amid Civil Rights Debate
The piece discusses an expected 30 day congressional session with adjournment by Labor Day to allow campaigning. It notes Southern Democrats' mixed votes, potential filibuster over civil rights, and the likelihood that housing and anti inflation laws take precedence. The inflation blame game pits Republicans against Democrats with voters split among farmers workers and businesspeople.
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Congress
OPA
Truman
University of Illinois Navy Pier division expands courses and facilities
The Navy Pier campus at Chicago’s lakefront enters its second year with 170 liberal arts commerce engineering and architecture courses up from 121. Faculty rise to 276 and facilities add 10 classrooms 11 labs two large study halls plus a library area. Enrollment climbs from 3846 to 4451 with strong demand for 1948 fall. Students praise the unique campus and close student faculty ties.
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University of Illinois
Chicago
Navy Pier
Lake Michigan
Chilini
Arnold L. Larsen
Student Congress
Wiemer rites in Havana as Topeka friends attend funeral
A large Topeka contingent joined friends and relatives Tuesday afternoon in Havana for Fred Wiemer’s last rites at the Methodist Church. Community activities included Wendell Koke’s first birthday surprise party and a Lu theran ice cream social at Bishop with a hearty crowd.
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Havana
Fred Wiemer
Methodist Church
Walther League of the Lutheran Church
Bishop
Guidance on parenting for a girl’s grooming and poise
The piece advocates a balanced approach to a daughter's appearance focusing on discovering her own type rather than imitating others. It advises early grooming routines, posture, manners, and a practical plan to teach beauty skills within realistic timeframes and with proper tools to build confidence and self-care habits.
Local social notes from Keokuk and area gatherings
Mr and Mrs Owen Singley attended the Oaken Reunion at Keokuk Iowa on Sunday. Mrs Rebecca Beimshor spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Charles Warner. Mr and Mrs Wayne Meyer were dinner guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Dewey Risen and daughters on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Schmidt spent Sunday in Peoria with Dr and Mrs Ikeda. Mr and Mrs Burl Lawson attended the Mason City Home Coming on Saturday. Bub Gumbel of Peoria spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Marie Gumbel. Mr and Mrs Johnny Fischer spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs L J Sutter at Lexington. Mr and Mrs Orville Rankin were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fornosi Sunday evening. Miss Jessie Riley Havana is guest this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Cooper. Arlyn Bishop is spending a few days this week with Mr and Mrs Bryan Budke and Mildred, Miss Della Meyer Pekin spent the week end with Mgr and Mrs J M Roush. Melton Taylor Godfrey Illinois was a caller Saturday evening at the Glen Smith home.
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Mrs
Wayne Meyer
Dewey Risen
Jessie Riley
Havana
Ernest Cooper
Robert Cooper
Pekin
Europe Hunger vs American Appetite Described by Two Americans
The piece contrasts American abundance with European scarcity and rationing. It follows two well fed Americans in Austria as they learn hunger means constant gnawing, sickness, and helplessness, with no lunch counters or easy meals.
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Austria
Vienna
U. S
Local families share Sunday dinners across town
Mr and Mrs B B Cox dined with Clyde and Clarabelle Priddy. William Fritz and Morton joined Clarence Farnam. Robert Cooper and Pekin ate with Ernest Cooper. Vernon Notzke visited Harold Woodley. Dale Ethell and Robert Kwasigroh joined Nelson Meyer Monday. W G Gore spent Sunday at Oak Hill Minnesota with Grover Nixon and Thomas May.
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Dale Ethell
Robert Kwasigroh
Nelson Meyer
W. G. Gore
Oak Hill,Minois
Grover Nixon
Thomas May
Strube Family and Local Residents Attend Gatherings
A series of social visits and family appearances are noted. Jo Ann and Marilyn Trimpe spent time with Marvel Lee Strube and her daughter, while Ralph Walbaum visited his mother Mrs. Herman Walbaum in Peoria. The Strube family joined the Fredrich Kahn Reunion at Dickson Mounds and several local residents hosted or visited relatives across Havana and Peoria.
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Jo Ann
Marilyn Trimpe
Marvel Lee Strube
Ralph Walbaum
Peoria
Herman Walbaum
The
Methodist Hospital
Strube
Fredrich Kahn
Dickson Mounds
Advertising Does Not Cost It Pays Try It Yourself
An advertising appeal urges readers to test do it yourself promotional methods. It emphasizes cost efficiency and direct value from placing ads.
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Pekin, Illinois
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Wm. Parks, Body
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Tom Dewey
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GOP
Eagle Eye
Eddie Bredemeyer
New Haven
Ind
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Eddie
St. Louis
Wabash Lines
U. S. Yugoslavia
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Yugoslavia
Marshall Tito
George Marshall
Obren Blagohjevic
Sava N. Kosanovic
Charles C. Caveny
Topeka
Elmer Koke
Wendell
Leta Trimpe
Mason Co
Springfield
Sangamon
Lassies
Henry Strube
Ira Rakestraw
E. S. Kroell
Michigan
Catherine Conrad Edwards
Magazin
Orad
Owen Singley
Keokuk, Iowa
Rebecca Beimshor
Charles Warner
John Schmidt
Mrs. Ikeda
Burl Lawson
Mason City
Bub Gumbel
Marie Gumbel
Johnny Fischer
L. J. Sutter
Lexington
Orville Rankin
Clarence Fornosi
Arlyn Bishop
Bryan Budke
Mildred
Della Meyer
Mgr
Melton Taylor
Godfrey
Illinois
Glen Smith
Europe
Alata
USA
B. B. Cox
Clyde Priddy
Clarabelle
William Fritz
Morton
Clarence Farnam
Vernon Notzke
Harold Woodley
Mio
Rowan
Mirs
J. F. McCarty
Ross Decker
Hiram
Beverly Glick
Deloris Vanderveen
Raymond Mowder
Herman Strube
Henrietta Trimpe
Agnes
Esairvice
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