News Behind the News on Taft Dewey Stassen and Republican politics
A long analysis of Republican candidate dynamics in Washington notes Harald Stassen shifting toward a mellower stance and courting Governor Dewey, while Dewey attracts strength from opposition to Taft. Report discusses party pressures, potential Taft withdrawal, and possible pivots among Albany factions and Baldwin and other old Wilkita networks.
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Washington
Harald Stassen
Stassen
Wallace
New York
Dewey
Morse
Taft
Albany
Gov. Warren
Grllfurnin
Trat
Davey Sing
Hastings
Warren
Martins
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Slassen
Baldwin
Connecticut
Truman's Message Set for Reform Plan Veto Hope
Washington reports President Truman's forthcoming message on reform oil will shape Congress actions. The White House drafts show the inner circle weighing whether he will veto or approve Hartley-Tall legislation as House Republicans push for changes amid party splits.
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Washington
B. G
Truman
Hemnora
Hartley-Tall
John Mecopuck
Maat
Soils Tour Highlights Henry County Farms on June 26
Henry County soil and water conservation district hosts a Soils Conservation week tour with farm demonstrations at Roy White, Fred White, Ralph Smulz, Ray Bears, Hull Baker, Orville Roth, Vernon Stauffer, and Robert Vandersnick farms. Morning and afternoon inspections, basket lunch at Mt Pleasant’s McMillan Park, and talks promote erosion control, drainage, terracing, waterways, and contouring to reduce soil losses.
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Henry County
Hoon
McMillan Park
Me. Pleasant
Central Park
Mt. Pleasant
Roy White
Fred White
Salam
Ralph Smulz
Salem Township
Toon
MD. Pleasant
Rober Vandersnick
Marton Township
Ray Bearsf
Marion Township
Hull Baker
Orica Roth
Vernon Stauffer
Henry County Solls
Goll
Funeral Service for Tailor J Gipple Held at Cookes
Funeral service for Tailor J Gipple was held Monday at Cookes Funeral Home with Rev G F Curtis in charge. Mrs Wil McClaran and Mrs H L Sanderlin sang, Mrs Dan Winter organist. Burial followed at Winfield with pallbearersJohn Baker Chester Helphrey Guy Anderson Jesse Anderson Dale Dohrman Rupert Carlson.
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Tailor J Gipple
Cookes Funeral Home
G F. Curtis
Wil McClaran
H. L. Sanderlin
Dan Winter
Winfield
Johu Baker
Chester Helphrey
Guy Anderson
Jesse Anderson
Dale Dohrman
Rupert Carlson
Rose Bowl Film Rebooked for Showing
The Rose Bowl film from Pasadena showing New Year’s Day game footage will be shown again by the Kiwanis club at 1:00 p.m. in the local high school auditorium on Monday evening June 2. The Goal Line Club, formed to support local school activities, asks for personal contributions after the film to fund filming high school football practice for visual training. The program appeals to sports enthusiasts to view the Technicolor parade and game footage.
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IlWmoig
Pasadena
Calif
Kiwanis Club
Rmovic
Marshall Plan Criticized by Moscow
Moscow raised objections to the Anglo French parley in Paris and to the Marshall Plan aimed at accelerating Europe's economic recovery. The criticism dampened hopes that Russia would join the program.
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Moscow
London
England
Thert
Cay
Paris
Europe
Moscow Leday
Russia
Potatoes and Peas In Marion Township Supper
Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of Marion township enjoyed new potatoes and peas from their garden at supper Monday evening. Most persons agree this is a good record for the season. Has anyone beat it?
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Frank Jones
Marion Township
New Building At Sheaffer’s Plant Planned for Employees
Frank McCowan announced a new 20 by 44 quonset type structure at the Sheaffer plant to serve as test quarters and a recreational center for workers. Construction begins after the July 14 plant vacation. the building will host meetings, parties, and noon meals with vending machines and designated smoking areas.
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Sheaffer
Alo
Sheaffer Company
Frank McCowan
Hve
Att Activities Committee
Tyshruphire
15 Killed In Clipper Crash
Pan American World Airways announced a Clipper Eclipse crash in Syria en route from Karachi to New York. About 15 persons were killed and 7 injured. total aboard unknown for the four-engined constellation.
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New York
Pan- American World Airways
Karachi
India
Syria
Detroit Factory Workers Under Inquiry Over Car Deals
Attorney General Eugene Black announced a probe into Detroit factory workers who reportedly obtained discounts and prioritized purchases of new cars. He said a formal petition for a grand jury investigation will be filed, aiming to extend to factory workers and their car deals at used car lots.
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Detrait
Mich
INS
Clan Veral
Eugene Black
Todiy
Detroit
bonderRhig. Black
Soma Automotive
Black
Deed Recorded for Lincoln Street Property by Dann and Morrison
A deed was recorded for property on the east side of Lincoln Street near Beal and Lineal avenues. Frank A. Dann and Ip Léstia Morrison are listed as grantors.
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Frank A. Dann
Léstia
Morrison
Weat
Lincoln Street
Ultranation
Beal and
Lineal Alreats
City Council Debates Signs and Street Lighting
The council approved Ed Taylor to erect a sign, allowed Roy Nichols to enlarge his Washington Jefferson building and add three signs, granted cigarette permits, and renewed Vera Shafer's taxi license. New street lights will be installed on Jefferson between Washington and Clay and the center campaign reported costs. Temporary police hires and parking aid were approved, with shrubbery trimming and sidewalk repairs to prevent hazards and liability.
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Ed Taylor
Roy Nichies
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
Nichols
West Site
Vera Shafer
Jefferson
Adams Street
G. B
Truman Veto End Rent Control Predicted
Senator Taft of Ohio said a presidential veto of the GOP rent control bill would end federal controls on July 36. Administration sources predicted Truman would sign reluctantly, drawing sharp GOP criticism as Congress faces a take-it-or-leave-it choice. Taft warned Republicans would block further reform this session if the president vetoes.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Taft
Ohio
Tetas Ihat
Truman
Issau
Congress
White House
Maritime Strike Settled in New York
In New York the maritime strike ended as marine engineers accepted terms of a new contract after negotiations.
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Maritime Strike
New York
Marine Engineers
Local Happenings Incomplete Names And Moved Homes
Local happenings note Miss Dean Jackson of Tork Sloth coon visiting her cons Mary Ellen Hannum. Ten K. Penton assistant manager Furnes Elevator Co. Olle palanded hearing Chew sanitation school. Mr and Mrs Uorveld Carrizo moved from Aan Wpariinenk to Highnn Hotel Votha home after remodeling at Pearl and White streets.
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Dean Jackson
Tork Slothcoon
Wek
Mary Ellen Hannum
Ten K. Penton
The
Furnes Elevator Co
Olle
Hearing Chew and Sanitation
Dune
Uorveld Carrizo
Aan
Ne Highnn
Votha
Uney
Pearl and
White Streets
County Supply Group Meets Here
The Henry County Supply Co op board and employees met at the Harlan hotel with Eugene Sutton of the Cooperative Consumers association and Lied W Clark of the Consumers Cooperative association. The gathering introduced a new solvent processed zeffinsa meter oft to be marketed July 1 and promoted a refinery claimed to be the world’s most up to date.
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Henry County Supply Co-op
Harlan Hotel
Eugene Sutton
Cooperative Consumers Association
Lied W. Glark
Cooperative Association
Cooperati
Clab Burns
Roy’ Payne
Jess Miller
Glen Campbrell
Edward Cee
Milo Mathews
Leo McConnick
Fritz Panther
H.R. Conaway
Paul Peterson
Eisenhower May Head Columbia U
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, army chief of staff, has been offered the presidency of Columbia University and may accept after his army duties. An official War Department notice said Ike would pursue public service after leaving the service, but he will not decide until released from current duties.
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Washington, D.C
INS
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Columbia University
War Department
We Army
Eisenhower
Columbia Post
Walter Winchell
New York Mirror
Truman
Gorhambia
New York
Frederic Guykendall
Board of
Dr McConnaughey 71 Dies After Illness at Memorial Hospital
Dr J T McConnaughey a Henry county medical doctor since 1903 died at Memorial hospital Tuesday night after months of illness. He studied at Washington University St Louis and Keokuk Medical College, served as a World War I major, and practiced in Mt Pleasant after earlier work in Olds and Winfield. He is survived by wife, daughter Helen Ogaton, son Terry in Seattle, and sister Grace McConnaughey Evanston. Funeral at Gookes Funeral Home Friday at 3 PM.
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J.T. McConhaughey
Henry County
Memorial Hospital
McConaughey
Washington University
St. Louis
Keokuk Medical College
Keokuk
County of
Olds
Winfield
Mt. Pleasant
Reserve Corps
Helen Ogaton
Death ‘Valley
Terry
Seattle
Wash
Grace _McConnaughey
Evanston
Gookes
Inquire Into Losses on German Money
Washington senators press for an administration declaration of policy on losses incurred by the war department from converting occupation marks printed in the Russian zone of Germany. Senator Fridges of New Hampshire asks treasury state and war departments to supply cables memorandums directives and papers linked to transferring printing plates to Russia for occupation mark printing.
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Washington, DC
INS
Senate
War Department
Germany
Fridges
N. H
Treasury
State
Russia
Bureau of Printing and Engraving Plates
Coffee Pot Club Meets With Mrs Howard Hills
The Coffee Pot club gathered Wednesday evening with Mrs. Howard Hills hosting in Eldorado Kansas. Ten members attended along with one guest Mrs Harrison. The group worked on needle crafts and refreshments were served after the activity.
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Howard Hills
Harrison . Locking
Eldorado
Kansas
Inner Circle Picnic At Cabin Park Weathered by Rain
An Inner Circle family gathering took place Wednesday evening at the cabin in Rumders Park. Attendees included Mrs. Ladigas Chatmant and Mr. Turket, with Mr. and Mrs. Wilkey and Miss Esther Weth among those present.
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Inner Circle
Therumders Park
Uwe Coopers Saulye
Record Rice River Floods Hit Iowa Towns And Farms
Floods along the Mississippi drive high water at Coppock Oakland Mills Oakville Keokuk and Alexandria State observers report 19.25 feet at Coppock with rising levels threatening lowlands A railroad bed levee break floods an area eight by four miles near the river Towns evacuate residents as engineers prepare drainage actions Water moves toward crest while river stages hover near major flood marks in early May slides continue through the region
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Oakland Mills
Coppock
John Hicks
Oakland
Manger
Oakville
O. D. Johnson
Wapello
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Alexandria
Army’ Engineers
Mississippi River
William Grimm Shows Improvement
William Grimm, injured when his truck collided with an eastbound vehicle near Middielawi, is improving. A skull fracture and neck contusion are the only serious injuries. his shoulder is not broken and X rays show no internal injuries. He is being treated at New Landen Hospital.
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Wmn
Grimm
Middielawi
New Landen Journal
Market roundup with mixed livestock and dairy prices
A chaotic market listing reports cattle and sheep bids with ranges in dollars, noting direct sales, top vealers, and spring lamb prices. Entries include dairy cream, local market items, and fragmented product notes for Friday.
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