Vandenberg Plan Influences Postwar Trade Aid Debate
Washington discussion weighs Vandenberg isolationist approach versus Truman administration plans for Western European relief. Proposals seek to quantify United States aid first, then allocate based on need to avoid economic strain at home. House Republicans form a cross‑party committee to monitor foreign aid and avoid commitments beyond our means.
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Washington
Vanienberg
Vandenberg
Truman
State Department Planning Commission
Will Clayton
Europe
Owankman
Foreign Relatiuns Committee
House Republicans
Congress
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Paris
European Reliet Council
Local Happenings At County Superintendent Convention
E Mae Gray attends a Spi Lake convention for county superintendents. Dorothy Willits, a Western Interserve University alumna, plans summer with her mother Edith Wills while Rev Joseph MacCarroll of Vineland New Jersey visited. MacCarroll served as Chaplain at Hil Field Ogden Utah during Megorden’s station. Dale Kelley Edna Michener and Mrs. Chandler attended QO E 8 at Danville Friday. The program honored Pash matrons and Pail Pattons at O FS. Mrs. Kelley and Mrs bond for matron and Mr. Kelley Jean past patron of Danville Chapter.
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E. Mae Gray
Spi Lake
Dorothy Willits
Western Iteserve University
Cleveland
Ohio
Edith Wills
Joseph MacCarrall
Vineland
N. J
Megorden
Dale Kelley
Edna Michener
Dolus Chandler
Danville
Kelley
Bond
Kalley Jean
District Meet Opens Monday Night Baseball Tournament
The district baseball tournament begins Monday at MeeMtin park with a doubleheader. Registered teams include Morning Sun Merchants, Fort Madison Moose, Burlington Moose, Bonaparte Indians, Mediapolis Legion, Winfield John Deere, Keokuk Goats, Burlington Labor Temple, and J. and B. Clothiers. Openers: New London Y7W at 6 30, J. and B. Clothiers vs Winfield John Deere at 8 30. Fans urged to arrive early for good seats.
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Irs
MeeMtin Park
Morning Sun Merchants
Fort Madison Moose
Burlington Moose
Bonaparte Indians
Mediapolis Legion
Whifield John Deere
Keokuk Goats
Burlington Labor Temple
J. and B.clotpiers
Burlington
New London Y
Mt. Pleasant Merchants
J. and
RB. Clothiers
Winfield John Deere
Fined $350 on Driving Charge
Clyde L. Filler of Mantouth T was picked up by the highway patrol Friday morning on a charge of driving while intoxicated on Highway 34 west of town. Filler pleaded guilty before Judge Raul H. McCold Friday afternoon and was fined $350 and costs. A companion, Every Follyy, was charged with intoxication and fined $25 with $15 suspended.
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Clyde L. Filler
Mantouth, T
Highway Patrol
Miotor Ventele
Highway 34
Town
Tiller
Raul H. McCold
Follyy
Filer
Win
Jina
Red Cross Offers Local Help To Ottumwa Again
Henry County Chapter led by W A Fussell offered relief to She Wapelly County Friday but was told to wait for a formal request. Ottumwa headquarters reported surplus supplies filling storage as drives continue, with shipments arriving without proper clearance creating storage problems.
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Ottumwa
Henry County
the Red Cross
W. A. Fussell
She’ Wapelly
Red Cross
Ottunuwe
Bentzinger Station on Broadway Sold
Announcement of the sale of the B. B. Bentzinger service station and property on Broadway at Winfield Avenue. William Sullivan and Bery Batmey take possession of the station on the first of next month. Mr Bentzinger, formerly with the government at Muscatine, will return to a government position at dam No. 12 on the river near Fulton.
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B. B. Bentzinger
Broadway
Winfield Avenue
William Sullivan
Bery Batmey
Mr. Bentzinger
Muscatine
Dam No. 12
Fulton
Rankin Funeral Arranged Des Moines Iowa
Funeral services for John M Rankin scheduled for 10:00 a m Monday in Des Moines with additional rites at the Rankin home on Tuesday. Rankin, a veteran of the Spanish American War, died yesterday after a long illness at his home in Des Moines. Burial will be in the National Cemetery there. Other items note Hawkeye Boys State election results and a traffic incident involving insufficient equipment. Bigler pled guilty to charges and was fined totals.
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Des Moines, Iowa
INS
Des Moines
John M. Rankin
Koeaknk
Rankin
National Cemetery
Dean Boal
Joe Morgan
House of Heart
Hawkeye Boys State
Rigler
Keb Pleasanth
Boys State
Mae Highway
Cramp Dodge
Nahings
Jevend
Lcense
Bigler
Mustlee
Ponte G. A. Hallowell
Opening Night Baseball Draws Large Crowd at McMinn Park
A packed crowd filled the new stands for the first night baseball game at McMinn Park on Friday. Mt. Pleasant teams won both games, with the VFW defeating Burlington Moose 5 to 2 as Mayor Vandagriff tossed the first ball. Sinn and Oberman led Burlington with strong strikeouts, while Mt. Pleasant's junior Legion upset New London 2 to 1, Bias hitting a triple in the pivotal final inning. Awards went to Harold Sharp, Frank Simmons, Ted Toxin, George Pero, and J. Roush for various achievements.
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McMinn Park
Mi. Pleasant
V. Faw
Burlington Moose
J.B. Vandagriff
Mrc. Pleasant
Vets
Moose
Bittle
Moose i
Sinn
Burlington
Oberman
Monse
Bex Bearerwrend
ABC Hoog Lamm
Th Devinger
R. Lange
J. Lange
Steffens
Fenton
Ml, Pleasant Junior Legion
New London Junior Legion
Mt. Pleasant
New London
Bias
Messer
Bowser
Philips
Hendricks
Burns
Tamm
Kelly
E. Messer
Monser
Phillips I
D. Lamm
H. Messer
Eland P. Boals
Estle
Eckey
New
Hospital notes list patients from Mt. Union and Rome
Memorial Hospital notes show Saturday admissions and local patient origins. Patients include Peggy Sie Riley, Ralph Johns, Wanda Johns from Mt. Union and Thebes of Dennelison plus EW Lan formant of Rome and Mrs. Morden Husson and her son, with further details unclear.
Two Township Farm Bureaus to Meet
The Jefferson township Farm Bureau members and families will meet Tuesday evening at the John Dill Hulme home with Dr Widmer of Wayland presenting a talk on milk disease and soil resource conservation. The Salem Township Bureau and families gather at Mr and Mrs A J Ruse home to discuss conserving soil resources.
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Jefferson Township Farm Bureau
Johm Dill Hulme
Widmer
Wayland
Salem Townshijy
A. J. Ruse
Wisconsin calves feed MT Pleasant buyers receive 71 calves
Fifteen Henry county farmers received 71 dairy calves at Schuer man and Andenon Stork Yards in Mt. Pleasant. The heifers, 3 to 5 weeks old, were pure-bred from southern Wisconsin herds, tested for Bang’s disease and tuberculosis, and shipped in for the Farmers Home Administration program. The calves, 350 to 400 pounds, averaged about twice local dairy cow output, aiding veterans starting farms under FHA guidance.
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Henry County
Schuerman
Mt. Pleasant
Wisconsin
Bang
Farmers Home Administration
A. M. Weltach
Towa
Hensy
Fromnt
Softball Season Opens With District Rivalry
The season began Thursday at McMillan Park with War Dads defeating Shealth boys 6 to B in a fast game. Bob King pitched for War Dads, Wayne Sandher caught, while Ted Lawrence pitched for the college with Geoff Hamilton catching. Tensell's team featured hon Welclaty on the mound and Bob dncotss at bat as the infield. All four teams showed pep and local fans anticipate a busy road schedule ahead.
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McMillan Jark
Daca
Shealth Boys
Bob King
Wayne Sandher
Sheaffer Lein
Tont Taverng
Ed Lanterman
Bob
Tenssell
Hon Welclaty
Bob Dncotss
Lens
Flood Warning Extends Through Central Iowa
Weather bureau warns of 3 to 4 foot rises on the Raccoon near Van Meter and on the Des Moines river below Des Moines within 38 to 48 hours. Des Moines area rivers already high after two floods with Van Meter, Tracy, and Okumwa noted near or above flood stages as rainfall continues.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Lac Des Moines
Okumawa
Tracy
Ottumwa
Raccoon
Turns Beer Truck Into Ditch Top Avert Collision
A Burlington beer truck driven by V Everett Heath rolled on its side on Highway 94 after the driver ditched the machine to avert a collision with an approaching car. The driver was unhurt and the vehicle was righted with minor damage. Heath was passing when he met a Fairfield car near Ley of a DHL and swerved left to avoid the crash. The truck carried empty beer cases and kegs of beer.
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Harry ‘8
Plothy
Burlington
V Everett
Heath
Rome
Highway 94
Fairfield
Health class notes from unclear report about animals and diets
Fragmented item describes health classes at an unidentified school with references to rabbits and captive rats. It mentions diet items like soft drinks and jelly sandwiches and notes weights around 183 grams for one rat and other vague observations about behavior and diet.
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Helena
Oro
Ube
Heart
Day Camp Closes With Program
The Mt Pleasant day camp for Brownies and Girl Scouts wrapped up with a large turnout of parents and friends. Mrs. E A Hayes welcomed visitors, praised sponsors, and introduced the board and leaders. Miss Shirley Glyn directed activities, with praise for crafts and nature study directors, while seniors assisted in games, storytelling, and swimming. The program featured stunts, singing, a puppet show, and a campfire finale, with bouquets given to Ruth Hayes, Helen Nelson, and Shirley Bhim.
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Mt. Pleasant
Bhouu
Kenneth Nelson
Nelson
Shirley Glyn
Yona Wesleyan
Blunt Leld
Walter Shatter
Frank Miller
Miss Bli
Miss Bim
Ihes
Chas
Dyall
VFW
I High
Olive McClarnn
Brown‘les Wid
Jea
Gwen Skidmore
J Sweet
B. E. Seeley Named To Hospital Board
Henry county Memorial hospital trustees name B. E. Seeley to fill the vacancy caused by C. M. Vince’s resignation. The appointment follows a recommendation from the hospital steering committee to the county board of supervisors. The board also lists several members including George Varn Alla, Mrs. Walter Land, Mrs. Moyd Beery, Mrs. Wayne Peterson and Ralph Bekey.
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B. E. Seeley
Henry County Memorial Tespical Board of Trustees
Seeley
C.M. Vince
Bard
Hospital Aristees
Treary County Board of Supervisors
EB. A. Hayes
Barat Wently
Crorge Varn Alla
Walter Land
Moyd Beery
Wayne Peterson
Ralph Bekey
All Night Session Fails To Force Taft Hartley Vote
Senate efforts to vote on President Truman's Taft Hartley labor bill ended after an all night filibuster led by Senator Morse and Senator Taylor. House passed veto override strength was clear, while Senate leaders planned to seek a Monday vote after no consensus emerged today. President Truman and Senator Taft held radio exchanges amid the battle, with critics calling the bill a drastic change and supporters urging passage.
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Washington
DB. G
Senate
Truman
AG Bno A. m
Wherry
Nebr
House
Morse
Oregon
Senator Taylor
Idaho
Kilgore
W. Va
Taylor
Pepper
Fla
Taft
Republic of
Unio
MyrLennan
Longest Senate Filibuster in 13 Years Reported
Washington authorities report the current senate session has reached 24 hours, marking the longest filibuster in 13 years. The record previously stood at 54 hours and 10 minutes in 1915, with Huey Long controlling debate for three hours and 20 minutes in a prior filibuster.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Senate
Huey. Long
Louisiana
Complete Sale of Ordnance Plant in Omaha Nebraska
Omaha's War Assets Administration director H G Schmetrich reports negotiations completed for the sale of the Les Moines ordnance plant to Deere and Company of Moltic. Company accepted a counter proposal with delays. final approval pending in Washington.
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Omaha, Nebraska
INS
H. G. Sschmetrich
Omaha
Unwar Msseles Admiinistration
Fol Deere and Company
Moltic
Washington
Today’s Markets and Local Prices Roughly Reported
Market notes from Chicago and local listings show diverse commodities with mixed figures. Entries include cattle, sheep, cream, grain grades, and assorted poultry while Monday projections list quantities for cattle hogs and sheep alongside regional price ranges.
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Chicago
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Loseca
George
Smedley
the Pines
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