News Behind the News on Tax Cuts and Foreign Aid Debates
Paul Mallea surveys congressional views on a national debt tax cut and foreign aid policy. He notes Republican doubt about public support, donor influence from high-spend groups, and varied press opinion. Analysts fear voter sentiment may shift toward wage and policy challenges ahead of next year’s elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almington
Rikuwan-Ites
Miepglis
DHT
Angus
Congress
Drutman
Aid
Opinon
Twohey
Lalong Dune Lh
Certais
Oulfit
Washington
Trunan
Acter
Nnior
Hruman
Hira
Hindelf
Nix Hill
Floods and washouts disrupt local train service
Floods and washouts continue to affect rail travel in the area causing rerouting and changes to Monday schedules. Trains numbers 7 11 12 6 5 and others face altered routes with connections through Mt Pleasants Creston and Otumwa while the Denver Zephyr makes its way through the flood zone at an unknown local point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanka
Mt. Pleasant
Wall ‘Grain
Crestor
Otdumwa
Denver Zephyr
Memorial Hospital Notes and Birth News
Memorial Hospital notes report Robert Eshelman of Crown Paint Ind. admitted Saturday. Newborns announced include a son for Mr and Mrs Ellis Hennessee and a son for Mr and Mrs Don Lawrence born Sunday. Mrs Parker Everts admitted Sunday. several dismissals listed Monday.
Body of Wilbur Conrad Recovered in California
The body of Wilbur Conrad, 30, of Gladbrook, was recovered near Lake Three Miles South Gladbrook. Treasury issues and tax policy debate are noted, with references to Truman plans, Republican public strategy, and anticipated economic effects of tax reductions and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindbrook, Ta
Ins
Wilbur Conrad
Gladbrook
Alot Grove Lake
Changes in Local F H A Office Prompt Flood Impact
Flash floods in northern Iowa trigger adjustments at the Mt Pleasant F H A office. Keosauqua transfers add Lee county to Mt Pleasant, expanding to include Henry, Louisa, and Des Moines. Twelve of forty one offices will be discontinued June 28, with staff kept or reassigned by seniority under Civil Service rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department, of Agriculture
Mb. Pleasant
Farmers Flome P Administration
Farm Sercurity
Twilk M. Burky
Bess M. Sluilsman
Keosauqua
A. Wf. Wellach
Favorable reception for new baseball lights at McMillan Park
Opening night comments praised the new lights and field at McMillan Park. Crowd overflow required side line seating and even unused bleachers were filled. The diamond area was leveled and prepared. organizers expect continued strong attendance as favorable weather persists.
13 Known Dead In Nebraska Flood
Officials at the scene report 13 fatalities after a flood in Cambridge Nebraska. Five more persons are known to have drowned but not recovered. Red Grass officers Roger Raitt and Ruth Carlis arrived from St Louis to lead relief. Total homes destroyed reach forty with two hundred fifty to three hundred damaged.
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Cambridge
Nebr
Insi
Red Gras
Red Grass
Roger Raitt
Ruth Carlis
St. Louis
Ruut
Donnellson Fails to Appear for Weekend Game
A scheduled match between Merchants and Donnellson did not take place at Hospital Field as Donnellson team members failed to appear. The reason remains unclear and local officials investigate the absence.
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Donnellson
Merchants
Santa
Ab McMillan
Hospital Field
Jett Donnellson
Daily Market Snapshot With Mixed Livestock Prices
Todays markets show Ghiengy bids at 10,600 with 1400 direct, top 826.25. Bulk gal ant chol e 170 to 250 Tbs, $24,560 to $25.00. Calin 19,00 including 500 direct. Chelected steers quoted near $20.30, vonlers $26.00 down. Local markets list cream tags and hen prices. heavy hens 22¢ to 30¢, Leghorn hens 13¢, Cox 10¢.
Labor Bill Becomes Law After Veto Override
Washington reports the Taft-Hartley labor bill is enacted after the Senate and House overrode President Truman's veto. The 68 to 25 Senate vote and large House margin ended a contentious clash. Truman urged Butler Barkley to sustain the veto, warning of serious harm to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Taft Tartley Taher
Senate
House
Truman
White House
Barkley
Kentucky
Local Happenings Snapped Up Across Several Cities
Local residents and visitors are noted in a string of weekend and weekday excursions. A. W. Nevers and Paul Jericho traveled to Cedar Rapids. others visited Ottumwa Burlington Glendale and Valley junction with family and friends. Multiple families, police officers and notable locals were seen at gatherings, races, and police courses in Iowa and nearby states.
William P. Baker Taken by Death
William P. Baker a longtime local insurance representative died early Sunday at Menvo tia hospital after extended illness. He is survived by a daughter Mrs W W Vividson of Chicago a son John H Baker of Schen tolady a brother Z D Bukem of LaGrange and a sister Mrs George Luberger of Mr Pleasant. Rosary will be recited Monday evening at Crane Funeral home. The funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning at nine at St Alphonsus Catholic church with Rev J J Welsh officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam P. Baker
Menvotia
Baker
W. W. Vividson
Chicago
John H. Baker
Schentolady
Z. D. Bukem
LaGrange
George Luberger
Pleasant
Crane Funeral Home
Ighboedock
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
J. J. Welsh
Death Claims Mrs James Clawson
Mrs James Clawson of Oakland Mills dies after two year illness at home aged 7? years. Survived by husband Sim Clawson, daughter Gertmule Lynchard, four sisters and two brothers, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body taken to Crane Funeral Home for burial arrangements.
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Jes B. Clawson
Clawson
Oakland Mills
Sim Clawson
Gertmule Lynchard
Rose Faulkner
Marshal Blown
Minnie Hord
Ida .Carver
Susie Graig
Waller
William Blythe
Pearl
Postpone District Tournament Games Due to Rain
The district baseball tourney opener at McMillan Park was postponed because the field is very wet after rain. Monday games will be rescheduled during the week. Thursday’s 6:30 pm game features Mt Pleasant Meyenants versus New London V.8 Ww. nine. The 7:30 pm game pairs Keokuk Goats against the Moose of Fort Madison.
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McMillan Park
Tournament of Roses Parade Pictures Shown At High School
A colorful 80 minute film of the Tournament of Roses parade opened tonight at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. The show, featuring gaily uniformed braids and spirited steeds, preceded the Rose Bowl football film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plewswob Jetsons
California
Transfer News Amid Conference Moves and Local Travel
MV and Mrs Arar cnanmer of Chula Vista and Galt visited Hattie Chandler and GC M Vance homes Monday morning while enroute to the Nicholson home and other stops. Rev Nicholson family will move from Lotis to Plymouth near Mason Oly in Thor Town conference ahead of a transfer to the Upper Town conference. no change in Muscatins this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arar Cnanmer
Chula Vista
Galt
Hattie Chandler
Upper Town
Muscatins
4 H Girls Rally to Elect Officers in Henry County
Henry County holds its 21st annual 4 H Girls Rally at Mt Pleasant High School on June 26 from 9 30 a m to 4 00 p m Local club members and parents are expected to attend The event includes business with officer elections and entertainment by 4 H groups led by chairmen and campaign speakers from New London Lisers and other clubs A noon luncheon will be served by the Rural Women’s Organization and the day will feature the installation of new officers with 4 H skits and performances throughout the afternoon
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Henry County
Mt. Pleasant High School
Shivey M. Nelson
Neariy
Dundred
Eleanor Youngman
Norma Eleaner
Norma Eubank
Grae Anna Gandy
Shirley Crawley
Mary Eubank
Pauline Anderson
Margaret Mathews
Joan Holihill
Anue Marie Peterson
Cana Wnettes
Charlotte Carrell
Lively Lassieg
Charlotte Mathews
Cara Strathman
Mary Catherine Calloway
New London Liisivs
Tural Woren
Frank Jones
Cently
4-H
Aid Geraldine Fountain
Mes
Gay Eubank
B. K. Bates
Dwight ‘Smith
Mary ‘Fubank
Joan ‘Frontiman
Velinag
Tuchitia
Karen
Pame
Anmial
Weekend visitors and travels across towns reported
A long list of residents and guests spent weekends visiting relatives and friends across multiple towns. Names include Beymon Harris New York visiting Allan McGoit Jaynes Buster in Zilberville, Mrs Cora Hinophrey in Burlington, Dr and Mrs Leffert Centerville, and many others attending weekends, dinners, and receptions at various homes.
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Beymon Harris
New York
Vity
Allan i
McGoit Jaynes Buster
Zilberville
Sper
Art Myers
Cora Hinophrey
Jeanehe P Hamittan
Burlington
Percival Myer
Martha van Russel
Sl.gloud
Minn
Leffert
Centerville
Q.T. Wilson
Paul Suttons
Viancouver
Wash
Dwight Miller Iold
Des Moines
Tainbow Ciand Assembly
Orlendis Ross
Emily
Wayne Ross
Annn Ross
Keokuk
Alexandria
Marry Thompson
Terry Lon
Charlene
Chicago
K. A
Coneh
Olan Ruble
Mie
Don Taft
Ponna
Karl Keefor
Mes
SW. Meghe
Madera Lonnie
Fort Dodge Flood Leaves 1200 Homeless and City Dark
A sudden flash flood near Fort Dodge, Iowa, forced about 1200 residents from their homes, cutting power and water to the city of 21,000 as the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers rose to record levels. Widespread flooding hit Audubon, Carroll, Manning, Rockwell City, and other areas, with bridges and roads damaged and a Red Cross refugee center established. Authorities warned of further flood threats as rivers crest and roads remained impassable.
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Fort Dodge
Gheroker
Audubon
Meriden
Carroll, Manning
Council Blatts
Western
Webster
Marty
Kosmala
Tobin
Cargit Grain Company
Potlani Lands
Highway 5
Red Cross
Duntur High 1
Itag
Korb Uorge
Rockwell City
Calhoun County
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Raccoon
Orman Schaeffer
Ottumwa
Westman Chait
Blue Creek
Glenwood
Chird
Teiverview
Podind
Mats Shaliawat
Agaln
Towa
Linn
Burtch Smith Wedding Announced for June Nelle Tirta
Announcements received for the marriage of Nelle Jone Tirta daughter of Mi and Mia Milo Mueleh and Anew Smith on June 19 at St. Lowi Mo Ralaye formet students at Towa Westtyart and Mr Smihh noted as outstanding both yesterday and football student at Waathigten University.
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Nelle Jone Tirta
Mia
Milo Mueleh
Anew 1
Smith
Thieveley
St. Lowi
Ralaye Formet
Ab Towa Westtyart
Smihh
Hs Fka
Waathigten University
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Chrisinger
Lindy Chrisinger
Durbin Chrisinger
Scott Township
Stan Christie
Soils District
Chrisingers
Henry County Soil Conservation District
Paul Mallea
King Features Bynaimute
Iowa
F.H.A
Lee County
Jaime
Nebraska
A. W. Nevers
Paul Jericho
Cedar Rapids
Don Shatinan
McTalyne
New Boston
Gilbert Messer
Gerald Hite
John Walker
Jay
Glendale
Calif
Walker
Paul O Connor
Scott Watts
Betty
Valley Ily
Eigine Elmore Nel
Arthur Norton
Wanda Dean
Ralph Bruggemeyer
Crapo Park
Jack Spooner
Nec Russell
Vinewa Buenno
Jerry Linder
Jilly Smith
Tom Hilprant
Allan Ross
Dirk Ehud
Mr. Pleasant
F. D. Campbell
Riverside
Glemt Campbell
Temily
H. T. Waugh
Lucille Staffa
Ottumwas
Herbert Jannusch
Staffa
Jannus James Janson
Walter Lund
Towa Gily
Wm. Hemmings
Helen Hemmngs
E. Monroe
McDonald Apartments
New Tandon
Harvey Wolff
Rock Island
Addie Hoxte
Home Wolfe
Jacksonville
Fla
John Muiggins
Lowa City
LeRoy J, Brandt
Julia Royann
LeRoy
Herron Hom Foc
Fe Tiewls
Ft. Benning
Brandt
Eula. Sullivan
Oscar Steen
Arizona
Frank McCowan
Slaters
Nettie McCowan
R. L. Douglas
Moe. Floyd Shoemaker
Garl Baldwin
Roy McCown
Roy McCowan
Columbia
A. H. Masden
Winterset
Max Corso
Omeha
Corso
Wester Mineral Products Corporation
Enos Lauterbach
Blaine
Danver
Colo
MS. Pleasant
AL le Tilagy
Warner Russell
Anonte Lo Bridgewart
Com
Te Vail
Robert
Att
Cleeteien Engingeer
General Electric Company
William P. Baker
James Clawson
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