News Behind the News on Labor Pressure in Washington
A condensed grasp of CIO and labor press activity in Washington shows union visits, petitions, and talks with lawmakers aimed at influencing Hartley labor legislation. Report notes congressmen largely uninformed or misinformed, with CIO editors highlighting wage gains for half a million while omitting broader wage trends.
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Washington
Washington Spery
CIO News, & Magazine
Ariel
Capitol
Une
Luther Slinkard
Uaw-Cio
Senate
Canon
Karlsten
Talk
Liat Tabor
Ohio
Lavelle
Oliv
Tidinna
CIO
Gapenart
Jenner
GOP
Congress
CLO
Ite
GEO
Itkas
IWC Adopts Budget For Coming Year At Meeting
The Town Wesleyan board of trustees adopted two budgets totaling 365000 for the coming year. Enrollment is expected between 600 and 665, with income and expenditures over a third of a million dollars. J. R. Weir was re elected chairman with Emmett Work and I. Hayes as officers. Hy McLeran and several trustees were also re elected. The board discussed new construction plans and campus religious life as visitors from several states attended.
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Town Wesleyan Board
J. R. Weir
Mt. Pleasant
Emmett Work
Ottumwa
I. Hayes
Pleasant
Hy FF. McLeran
I. I. McLeran
W. A. Russell
FP. Hayes
A. M. Patterson
Walter Behemmmann
J. M. Geek
J. R. Wel
Stanley B. Niles
Cammia
Nso
Rampus
Trusleas
Wer Googe B
McKibbin
Ghiray
Albert
Lodwick
Lakeland
Fir Rey
Raoul Calking
Keokuk
Adam Tricerhmanny
Chicago
Miles ‘l Babb
Skokie
Fred Buehner
Des Moines
Joh Poili
Iowa Wesleyan Graduating Class Honors and Degrees
Iowa Wesleyan graduates listed with awarded degrees and honors across Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and honors distinctions. Names span science, biology, chemistry, history, economics, mathematics, sociology, home economics, education, English, physics, and more with June and August ceremonies noted.
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Desco
Walter Alberb Franz
Joye Margaret Haessler
August Lyle
LeRoy Denton
Elia Loraine Gabeline
Marianne Rose Trila
Gordon Wygand Rhodes
Stanley Gordon Sanders
Vernon Swan
Yadine Emmett Dale Barton
Jean Elizabeth Brower
Charles Henry Byrne
William Fdson Caris
John Elwyn Edwards
Robert Eugene Greene
Wilbur Lester Hamersly
Psy
Thelma Chandler Hileman
Robert King Lichtenhoeld
Robert Eldred Logan
James Howard MrElhinney
Howard Miner
Jean Morris
Beth June Rochefort
Rex Stein
Marian Alice Stephens
Murrell
Virginia Stone
Pauline Blaine Thomassen
Roy McConnell Whiteman
Robert Orville Wishman
Freeda Gwen Wonderlich
Dennis Daniel Blosser
Jennie Wiona Brennan
Fanhala George Edwards
Suzanne Jane Gaskill
Joyes Luelin Keefer
Raymond Theodore Kilzman
Econom
Robert Leonard Milas
Robert Arthur Myers
Marriage License Issued To Amateunne Couple
A marriage license was issued on Saturday to Thomas Howell, age 27, of FatI, and Rashgl Rivpe, age 22, of Lockridge Rand Mean, with details recorded by the issuing authority.
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Amateunne
Wesleyan honors graduates at impressive chapel ceremony
Dr. Edward R. Bartlett delivered a scholarly address amid a large crowd of townspeople at Wesleyan in a Monday morning service. Five honorary degrees were conferred, including Doctor of Divinity and Doctor of Laws, with diplomas mailed to several 60 year and 40 year class members.
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Town Wesleyan
College Chapel
Edward R. Bartlett
IMC School of Theology
Tenyer
David E. Lilienthal
Oak Ridge
George G. Hunt
Walter M. Lehenermann
Marian Stephens
George Carl
Por Ridge
Prank Keady
Raoul C. Calkins
Keokuk
Arthur P. Keast
Ottumwa
Jesse M. Deck
Centerville
Fred G. Huebner
Des Moines
Clara Bird Kopp
Emmet A.wrens
Oshuawa
Mera
Mary Randall Smith
Seattle
Wagh
William ©. Reacs
Frank 8. Robinson
Ira. Z. Tarte
Denver
J. Binge Eyestone
Tic Vernon
A. V. Blackford
Bonaparte
Baseball Games Rained Out Sunday
Basebal games were postponed due to rain with all gates closed. Teams listed include the V. P. W. boys, Mediapola American Lego, Junior Lemon boys, and Fairfield Junior Legion, with rescheduled matches planned for a future date.
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Mediapola American Lego
Divorce Granted to Kron Couple in Court
A divorce was granted to H. W Kron from G. Kron in court. The plaintiff charged mistreatment. The couple were married October 20, 1946 and lived together until June 16, 1946.
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H. W Kron
G. Kron
Mes. Kron
Merried
Uved Hogether Antil
Accident on North Broadway Involves Two Cars
Paul Shockley of Mb Pleasant was involved in an accident Sunday noon when his car was struck by a vehicle driven by Carl Ammons of Moline T Shockley was northbound along North Broadway and struck Whaley’s station just as Ammons attempted to pass No injuries reported and no damage estimate available
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Paul Shockley
Mb. Pleasant
Carl Ammons
Bonnie Koch Struck by Car
Bonnie Koch five year old daughter of Allen Koch was struck Monday noon by a car driven by James Cadogan of Velwell. Cadogan was driving south on Broadway when Donnie ran from behind a parked truck into the road. Bonnie was taken to Memorial hospital for injuries believed to be only body bruises.
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Bonnie Koch
When My Heart Sings at Baccalaureate Ceremony
Dr. Stanley B. Niles delivered the baccalaureate sermon on happiness and the inner source of joy. Despite rain a large crowd attended as graduates entered the auditorium. The ceremony featured choir, solos by Marian A. Stephens and Julia M. Koehler, prayers by Dr. Morris Morgan, scripture by Dr. Jem I. Kapp, and remarks by faculty members including Dr. Pett nopacktr.
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Stanley B. Niles
Niles Lord
Niles
Tawal Wesleyan
Henry Eisenkriuner
Marian A. Stephens
Julia M. Koehler
J Roy
Tawra B. Galer
Jem I. Kapp
Wesleyan
Mt Pleasant Fly Control Demonstration Tonight Plans
Town of Mt Pleasant, under county chairman John Moore, will conduct a 1947 Town fly control demonstration at Mt Pleasant Fruit Supply store. The event features DDT spraying and dusting, door painting, interior spraying, and garbage area coverage, with officials to show eradication efforts for food handling establishments. Restaurant and grocer managers urged to attend. home demonstrations planned across four wards. sponsored by Town State College in a state wide campaign.
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City of
Mt. Pleasant
Town Oy
John Moore
Oder
Town State College
Town
Chamber of Commerce
City Council
Ty Éniitral
Mt. Lleas- Aut
Lo47
Lodwick Awarded King's Medal
Albert Lodwick of Todwick received His Majesty's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom. During the war he served with American and British forces in China India Egypt and numerous campaigns as an epicene consultant to the War Office.
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Albert 2
Todwick
Washington, D. C
Englaiel
Merdal
Ladwick
Armerican
China
India
Egypt
Two killed and five injured in New Jersey dynamite plant blast
In New Castle New Jersey officials said twin explosions ripped through a powder plant at the American Cyanamid Corporation. At least two men were killed and five injured, four critically, when a wooden building housing dynamite manufacturing collapsed.
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New Castle
Penn
INS
Cyan and Chemtien] Corporation
New Jersey
Company
Offens
Wesleyan Alumni Elect Three Trustees at Annual Meeting
Wesleyan alumni elected three trustees at the annual meeting held Saturday morning. Adam Trieschmann of Chicago and Warner A. Russell of Mt. Pleasant were elected, while Percy Garis of Chicago was named a new member. The association reelected Mrs. Harold McLeran as visitor to the board. Ira Luie of Denver was elected first vice president, succeeding Jesse W. Clark who resigned. Tate will handle alumni letters, with EH A Hayes as president, Mrs. Harold Micherin as secretary, and William H Evans as treasurer. Regional vice presidents named include Rev. Ledler Bin in Iowa, Leslie Deal in Denver, Edward A. Bimmen in Pittsburgh, Walda Mansell in Chicago, Percy Davis, and Dr. Hardy Inghant for the West Coast.
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Wesleyan
Adam Trieschmann
Chicago
Warner A. Russell
My. Tate
Alumni Association
EH. A
Hayes
Harold Mi Herin
Willian H
Evans
ML. Pleasant
Iowa
Ledler bin
West Liberty
Denver
Leslie
Deal
New York
Edward A. Bimmen
Edward A. Bimmen; Bittsburgh, Walda A. Mansell
Percy
Davis
West Coast
Hardy A. Inghant
Los Angeles
Calif
LL G Shahan Dies at Winfield After Long Service
Leonidas Garfield Shahan, 64, longtime Winfield rail service agent and former railroad telegraphers member, died Sunday at his home following a heart condition. Survived by wife Nora, two daughters Roney Peirehowd and Gertrude, a son Leon, and four grandchildren, all of Winfield. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Winfield
Leonidas Garfield Shahan
Winfield M&st.l Deno
Railroad
Eden
Brotherhood’s of Railroad Telegraphers
Nora
Roney Peirehowd
Gertrude Shahan
Leon
Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge
Robert GL Mitas a Lown Wesleyan student was arrested early Sunday morning for drunken driving after police followed a reported erratic Model A Ford entering New London. Milas pleaded guilty before Justice G A Hallowell and posted a $100 bond, with district court appearance set for Tuesday morning.
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Robert GL. Mitas
Lown Wesleyan
New London
Pleasant
Webb Yoomn
Walter Enno
Washington Street
Murrell Nelson
Frank Goody
Washington and
Harrison Streets
Milas
Wic Peate G. A. Hallowell
Joe Memilan
Air Circus Postponed By Rain At Local Airport
The Air Circus featuring the Flying Tigers 2in Shan was postponed from Sunday to July TR due to rain. RR Talbott, local airport manager, said the show would be rescheduled. Despite stormy weather a large crowd gathered and local residents performed aerial stunts. Cars lined the airport road and highway as pilots from other towns arrived to witness the planned display.
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Flying Tigers
Aeroyding
Talbott
Car Stolen From Fairfield Park Near Midnight
A car belonging to Anthony Zihlman of Mt. Pleasant was reported stolen around midnight Sunday near Fairfield. Police launched an immediate search but no trace of the vehicle has been found.
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Zihlman
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Adefield
Malefield
More Than 50 Drownings and Aviation Disasters Across Regions
The report cites over 450 drownings and 214 traffic deaths, with 61 fewer traffic fatalities than expected. Memorial Day plane disasters in Port Deposit and New York claim dozens of lives, while tornadoes and crashes in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and other areas cause additional fatalities and injuries.
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INS
Wallen
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Sable Connell
Port Deposin
New York
Vielin
Vienle
Redbank
N.S
Bwa
Tornado Kills Thirty Two Rips Arkansas Community
A powerful Midwest tornado devastated Union Arkansas near Ping Butt killing 82 and injuring 165, leveling most homes. The Red Cross reports 75 to 1300 structures destroyed and an emergency shelter set up in a Pine Flurry church for the homeless. Unison, a 400 person settlement, lost nearly all its homes.
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Shr. Louis
Ing
Ted Cross Midwest
Lous Ascany
Union
Ark
Ping Butt
Red Cross
Summer Baseball Season to Open
The high school summer baseball season will open Thursday at 4 o'clock with Morning Sun high school team playing. Baseball practice will begin on June 3 at 3 p.m. for both high school teams.
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Seagers
Morning Sun
Hee
Reunion of service group from Gump Blanding period
A reunion of men from Towa who trained at Gump BlandingFin gathered Sunday at Oliv, with attendees from Mt Physik and names including Jos McCullough Third Keller and Nei Wikel. A large dinner was provided by the wives at Amelie Teglat Fall Vatican City. Pope Bids warned of postwar problems and urged morale efforts while condemning continued concentration camps. MEMORTAY HOSPITAL NOTES report a new daughter born to Mr and Mrs Glen Swat. Dismissals listed for several individuals.
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Towa
Ob Gump Blanding
Fin
Oliv
Vatican City
Thuy
Holy Pather
Glen Swat
Sandry
Ash
Dre
Hy Vo Taker
Tangle Wolke Wren
Fait Loy
Ralptt
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