Federal probe opens into Midwest airliner crash
Federal authorities launched a full investigation into the cause of a two engine jet airliner crash near Buffalo Bluff, Wisconsin, killing 37. Investigators will study weather conditions and interview witnesses while officials identify victims Ruth French, May Johnson, and Mrs Bergerson among the confirmed dead. a last body was later identified as Richard Sullivan of Minneapolis.
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Cies
Ruth French
Denver
Nice May Johnson
Columbus
M. Bergerson
Miami
Richard Sullivan
Minneapolis
Mid-Continent Armes
Chicago
Bluth
Ward Named Executive At State Hospital
Mr and Mrs G W Ward announce J W Ward has accepted a hospital supervision post as superintendent of male wards at the state hospital, overseeing about 37 employees. He previously served 14 years at Independence state hospital, seven as supervisor of 8 employees. The couple lived in Oelwein the past two years, with Ward in insurance and monument sales. Mrs Ward has dental nursing experience and helped in a J Pleasant hospital dental office.
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G. W. Ward
Pleasant
State Spital
Ward
Independence State Yspital
Hich
Oelwein
Promise Iowa's Sen Wilson Agriculture Chairmanship
Des Moines Republican state headquarters said if U S Senator George A Wilson is reelected he would become chairman of the senate agriculture committee. Capper not running. Aiken not expected to take chairmanship. district meetings described as enthusiastic. Cherokee eighth district conference completed. Democrats assail GOP saying politics harmed dependent children in Iowa and blame the governor’s special session focused on income tax payers.
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Des Moines
U. S
George A. Wilson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Arthur Capper
Kansas
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Capper
Wiler
GOP
Cherokee
Manchester
GOP Des Mainfs
Iowa
Blue Last Deember
Indiana Troopers Oversee Bucyrus-Erie Strike Return
More than 500 workers, protected by about half of Indiana’s state police, crossed the picket lines at Bucyrus-Erie’s Evansville plant to resume the July 31 strike-bound operation. Col. Robert Rossow flew in to supervise, state police were armed, and a court restraining order against mass picketing was to be enforced. earlier, a Saturday clash left injuries and 27 arrests.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Bucyrus-Erie
Robert Rossow
Indianapolis
Rossow
CIO
Arlington Collie Prince of Arlington Wins Three Firsts
Arlington paper reports Prince of Arlington a two year old Collie owned by Mr and Mrs Laurence Gleim earning three firsts at the Waterloo Kennel Club show. He placed in open class limit division and the male Collie category, matching last year's similar success with two firsts and a second at Waterloo.
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Arlington
Prince of
Rain Falls 1.77 Inches Aids Forage Crops At Strawberry Point
Strawberry Point received 1.77 inches of rain Sunday night the first good rain in over a month. The dry spell had caused heavy corn losses on light soils west of town along the Maquoketa River. Some fields were damaged or had silos filled as farmers cut and shocked corn. John Kray and Leonard Weig farms were hardest hit. The rain will help late pastures and scrub crops, with no reported wind or hail damage.
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Strawberry Point
Maquoketa River
John Kray
Leonard Weig
Truman Denounces Wallace Egging in the South
President Truman decries what he calls un-American egging of Progressive Party candidate Henry A. Wallace in the southern states. He condemns the incident as a threat to democratic norms and urges calm and adherence to the law.
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Progressive Party
Henry A. Wallace
South
This Thief Didn’t Know His Music
San Francisco police questioned two suspects, William Bowe, 21, after finding a pocket ticket showing he pawned three violins for five dollars. An inquiry at a pawnshop revealed a $19,000 violin by a Stradivarius relative stolen Saturday from a home on Sigmund Street.
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San Francisco
William Bowe
Stradivarius
Beels
Switzer Hints Feds May Continue WSC Probe
Polk County Attorney Carroll Switzer suggested federal authorities may extend their probe of the state war surplus commodities board. Switzer noted not all evidence reached the Polk County grand jury and said the investigation would continue, though he did not promise federal involvement. The grand jury found insufficient evidence for indictment.
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Cedar Rapids
Polk County
Carroll Switzer
State War Surplus Commodities Board
Switzer
Jim Bormann
WMT
Polk County Grand Jury
State Car Dispatchers Office
Bormann
Grand Jury
War Surplus
Commodities Boards
Dispatchers Office
C. TL. Level
Caroll O. Switzer
Young Arsonist Taken to Chicago for Psych Testing
Wanet McNeil, 13, who confessed over 200 fires that burned her uncle’s farmstead near Macomb Illinois, was transported to Chicago for examination by child psychologists at the Illinois juvenile research Institute. The secrecy of tests was noted as officials described her as a normal child despite the motive she disclosed.
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Chicago
Uup
Sophie Schroeder
Illinois Juvenile Research Institute
Wanet
Bloomington
John Burgard
Burgard
Kremlin
Hngh
Polio Has Passed Its Peak In Iowa
Des Moines reported a state health official stating the polio outbreak may have passed its peak in Iowa. The remark suggests the curve is leveling as cases decline and surveillance continues across the state.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa Health Update Reports 58 Cases Last Week
Er Ralph Heeren, chief of the creventiale dice area division, said the 58 cases reported in Iowa last week show trends to watch for this year with focus on work and public health efforts.
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Ralph Heeren
Creventiale Dice
Iowa
Kiefer Appointed Linn County Conservation Officer
Kiefer from Oelwein joins Linn County as a new conservation officer under Ray Beckman. Seven others win posts after June exams. starting salary is 158 dollars monthly for six months, then 183 dollars. Temporary duties begin tomorrow with 11 months probation in assigned territories.
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Lloyd H. Kiefer
Oelwein
Ray W. Beckman
Division of Fish and Game
Conservation Commission
Vern Holmes
Commission
Ida
Sac
Jerry Kelley
Permanent Territories
Joseph W Hopkins
Cole— Mitchell
Floyd
Maurice J. Jensen
Dougherty
Clinton
Cedar
Wilfred F. Ayers
Decorah
Benton
Tama
Cecil J. Scho Mer
Council Bluffs
Wapello
Davis
William Middleswail
Indianola
Pottawattamee
Oclwein
Linn
Eugene Newell
Mumositi
Adar
Gutherie
Union
Tragedy Strikes Manchester Home
Manchester boy Jerry Lee Wilson, nine, drowned while wading in the Maquoketa River yesterday during summer vacation. The incident occurred after he did not return to the fourth grade class as expected.
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Manchester
Jerry Lee Wilson
Jerry
Maquoketa
Fish Fry Meeting Thursday Returns to Chamber Rooms
About 20 members of the conservation club attended a preliminary meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms last evening. Post cards were sent to members announcing a Thursday evening gathering where committees for the coming fish fry will be formed.
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Conservation Club
Chamber of Commerce
Four-power meeting weighs Berlin currency plan
Berlin and London reports say the four military governors discussed a single Soviet sponsored currency for Berlin to replace the Berlin blockade. The plan would hinge on Moscow and Vienna talks and pave the way for four power talks on all German issues.
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Bie
Germany
Moscow
London
Gemany
Wien
Haweer
Truman to Attend Iowa Plowing Match in Dexter
President Truman accepted an invitation to attend the national plowing match and soil conservation field day at Dexter Iowa on September 18. Democratic state headquarters announced the Dexter appearance will be his only stop in Iowa. Approximately 50 000 spectators attended the 1947 event near Ellsworth and contestants came from eight states.
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Des Moines
Truman
Dexter
Ellsworth
Hamilton County
Dermacratze
Iowa
Kids Crowd Classrooms as School Opens
Lorat News desk notes a bustling return to Old Ironside with students arriving amid chatter about cars lockers and teaching plans. Principal Hoover greets, while staff including Jim Nelson Kathleen Mullaby Jack Darland and Catherine McFarland outline driving art and physical education roles. Mary O'Brien serves as school nurse and registration proceeds as new and familiar faces join.
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Hazel Nelson
Mr.Hoover
Thelma Spicer
Jim Nelson
Kathleen Mullaby
Jack Darland
Mauss Catherine McFarland
Russell Wittmer
Mary O’brien
Wallace Rescued From Roughing by Dixie Police in Charlotte
In Charlotte North Carolina Henry A Wallace faced a hostile crowd of about 2000 as raw eggs and tomatoes flew at him after he stepped from his car. Police formed a protective escort and cleared a path as he attempted to speak despite jeers. He moved through several towns on tour with no stops inside city limits.
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Charlotte
N. C
Henry A. Wallace
South
Wallace
Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
Salisbury
Advances in News Department Announcements
Several staffing changes in the REG ISTER news department were announced. Ralph Stewart remains sports editor and is now in charge of reporters across numerous northeast Iowa towns. Kaye Russo is assigned to the city desk permanently. Phyllis Sanborn stays on the proofreading desk and will absorb classifieds duties tomorrow. Alberta Ibach is on vacation in Houston, Texas, with duties covered by a temporary replacement until her return next week.
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Adtvanves
Register
Ralph Stewart
Iowa
Kaye Russo
Phyllis Sanborn
Alberta Ibach
Vearl Sissel
Houston
Tex
Punisher
Ex-President Benes Coniton Ser'ous Health Report
In Prague a Czech leader suffered a serious decline in health after several days of worsening circulatory condition at his Sezimovo home south of Prague. An official commentary noted no improvement until yesterday when a slight rally was seen.
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Prague
Vakian
Ecard Berges
Sezimovo
Maynard Dairy Sale Sets Cattle Prices Amid Short Supply
The Maynard dairy sale Friday featured cattle at strong prices with Brown Swiss around 235 and other breeds selling near 275. Buyers and sellers reported brisk demand, as the market showed steady activity despite varied stock quality and limited early spring offerings.
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Seattle
Maynard
Dee Hin
Iava
Saat i Bus
Gap
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