Congress wraps up trade law extension as draft debate begins
Washington report: the House cleared a one year extension of the reciprocal trade law and moved to debate the peacetime draft act and farm legislation. Senate wrangled over repealing taxes on oleomargarine as lawmakers race to adjourn for the national convention.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Leo E. Allen
Sen. J. William Fulbright
Ark
Daily Corn Borer Count in Iowa Update
Iowa State College entomologists note daily corn borer egg counts vary by county and may show inconsistencies. Farmers should monitor their fields to decide on DOT usage. Ames report cites yesterday's counts with regional averages for height and egg masses per 100 plants.
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Iowa State College
Ames
East
Wadena Legion Festival Set for June 23
Wadena American Legion to hold its annual Farm festival on Wednesday June 23 with the Voice of Iowa broadcasting at noon. A band will perform and concessions will be available at the event held at the ball park between Arlington and Wade Ta.
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Wadena
American Legion
Voice of Iowa
Ball Park
Arlington
Wade- Ta
Mrs. Gillard 90 Dies in Waubcoma
Brief funeral services for Mrs. Ida Gillard, 90, were held at the Congregational church with Rev. David Arnold officiating. Burial followed in Waubcoma cemetery. She had been in failing health for years and died at Lawler, where her daughter Viola McFadden cared for her.
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Waucoma
Ida Gillard
David Arnold
Watcoma
No One Injured In Gould Auto Upset
WESTGATE Special Eu gene Gould had the misfortune to hit a rat and upset his car Sunday afternoon. No one was seriously injured.
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Gould Auto
Westgate
Eugene Gould
Report Three B-17s Missing In Atlantic
FRANKFURT UP 0. S. Air Force says three Flying Fortress bombers missing somewhere in the southeastern Atlantic. An official spokesman calls the report fragmentary and inconclusive. Advices from Lagens Field Azores say the four engined bombers left yesterday for somewhere in southern Europe. No further detail on destination or crew. Allies stand by to assist search if needed. Azores lie about 800 miles west of Portugal.
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Atlantic
Air Force
Lagens Field
Azores
Europe
Portugal
Islands
Urges Higher Education For More Of People
Spencer Shaw of the National Chamber of Commerce told Oelwein Rotarians that education is key to economy and living standards. He noted Iowa’s relative strength in schooling, Illinois teacher shortages, and that per capita educational spending in Iowa has fallen while income rose. The talk opposed federal controls on local school funding and introduced new Rotary members Verne Luther, Ray Heinle, and Joe Rodgers.
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National Chamber of Commerce
Oelwein
Iowa
National Chamber
United States
Shaw
Rotary Club
M. J. Channer
Verne Luther
Ray Heinle
Joe Rodgers
Legion Plans Drive To Get Out Vote
National commander James F. O'Neil of the American Legion announced a country wide doorbell-ringing campaign to increase turnout in the November election. Local posts will provide baby sitters and transportation to help voters reach polling places.
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Legion
New Castle, N. H
James F. O'Neil
The
American Legion
Gnen
Frank Walrath Dies Suddenly Rites Thursday
Frank Walrath night express clerk for the Chicago Great Western died suddenly Monday at 5 p m at his home 107 6th St NW a lifelong Oelwein resident born April 27 1896 he was a World War I veteran and a member of the American Legion and Masonic lodge He is survived by his wife Laura a son Dan Sterling Sr two daughters Dorothy Theobald Ruth at home two grandsons a brother Warren five sisters and a host of relatives The Rev J W Marlin will conduct services Thursday at 2 20 p m at the Methodist church with burial in Woodlawn Funeral home is handling arrangements Friends may call at the Walrath home.
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Frank W. Walrath
Night Express
Chicago Great Western
6Th St. N. W
Oelwein
Mr. Walrath
W. G
Sarah Genung Walrath
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Methodist Church
Woodlawn
Hints Funeral Home
Walrath
Polio cases 20 percent above last year nationwide
NEW YORK UP Outbreaks of infantile paralysis have reached serious levels in Texas North Carolina and Idaho and the year’s total cases reached 1 227 about 20 percent above the same period last year The National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis calls the outbreaks alarming Texas leads with 342 cases up from 59 a year ago and 183 in 1947 with cases centered near Edinburgh and Houston.
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New York
Texas
North Carolina
Idaho
National Foundation of
H. M. Weaver
Foundation
Edinburgh
Houston
Estherville Plans 200 Parking Meters in Trial
The city council voted to install 200 meters in the business district for a one year trial. Meters will accept nickels or pennies and provide one or two hours of parking. Delivery is set within 99 days for installation.
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Estherville
Beautify Recreation Area Near Elgin Seeks Wild Lif e Refuge
The recreation ground at Schori Falls under Georgia Mae Schori is progressing well with Tuesday and Friday night meetings to clear brush weed and trim trees. The goal is a near nature wildlife refuge with shelters swimming hole fire places and picnic benches near Elgin on the Clermont road.
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Elgin
Schori
Georgia Mae Schori
Towie
Clermont Wad
Fox Kills 59 Chickens at King Farm
Mr and Mrs John Kang of King Farm east of town woke to a noise in the chicken yard. A fox was seen in the pen and had killed fifty nine of two hundred fifty chickens averaging a pound and a half. An attempted pursuit failed as the fox escaped.
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King Farm
Jocal Neves
John Kang
Bid by rail unions for 25 percent hike before Aug
Upstate and Chicago bulletins report wage committees of the Brotherhoods of Railroad Trainmen and Railways conductors demanding a 25 percent wage increase from major railroads before August 1. They cover 225,000 workers and seek a third round, after a 15 44 cents per hour boost last December.
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Chicago
Brotherhoods of Railroad
Stassen Dines Socially With Tribune Publisher
Harold E. Stassen, seeking the Republican nomination, dined Saturday with Col. Robert R. McCormick, Chicago Tribune publisher. Officials said the gathering was purely social and no politics were discussed, fueling speculation about a possible vice presidential bid.
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Harold E. Stassen
Chicago Tribune
Robert R. McCormick
Ist
the Tribune
Stassen
Robert JA. Taft
R. O. Wt
State To Enter Polk Fraud Probe
Des Moines officials set a Polk County fraud inquiry shift to include state officials. Judge C Edwin Moore granted Attorney General Robert Larson control over the state angles, with Grand Jury starting July 7 and reporting back to Moore. Larson accused county Attorney Switzer of piecemeal testimony and delay. Switzer denied the charge. Affidavits from Elmer Croft tied state officials to the sale of state cars.
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C. Edwin Moore
Robert Larson
Polk County
Moore
Jens Grothe
Ed S. Thayer
Grothe
Attorney General
Larson
Carroll O. Switzer
Grand Jury
Switzer
Thayer
Elmer Croft
Croft
Percy A.lainson
Z Fmas
County Reports 27 Births In May
May births totaled 27 with nine boys and 18 girls reported by H D Klammer district clerk. Names listed by town include Oelwein Aurora Hazleton Fairbank Eldorado Fayette Edgewood Waucoma Arlington Larcont Stanley Maynard and more, naming 38 individuals across multiple towns.
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H. D. Klammer
Oclwein
Arthur Andrew
Kenneth E. Adams
Ellsworth E.baldwin
James P. Deyo
Wayne H. Fleming
Donald A. Reis
Howard J. Stiles
Jacob W. Woshell
Victor H. Albee
Kenneth L. Butters
Grover A. Cue
Norris Town Sold On Auction Block
Norris Tenn UP The town of Norris was sold on the auctions to Philadelphia businessmen who promised residents a chance to buy their homes. Henry David Epstein was the winning bidder with 2 107 580 dollars. The TVA built Norris as a model community for dam workers and sold all 300 homes stores and a school.
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Norris, Tenn
Norris
Philadelphia
Henry David Epstein
TVA
King Donates Embroidery to Trinity Lutheran Church
In Worcester Sweden's King Gustav donated the embroidered green silk damask altar cloth for Trinity Lutheran Church. The gift honors Worcester's large Swedish American population and the cloth covers the altar at the church.
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Worcester
Trinity ‘Lutheran Church
Gustav
Sweden
Put Contract Problem In Government's Lap
Soft coal operators walk out of talks with John L. Lewis and shift effort to government. They say the government must keep the mines operating as crews suspend work.
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Ertag Washington
John L. Lewis
Pit
Ter
Diamond Jubilee Whisker Parade Sparks City Pride
Ralph Sprague, farm implement dealer, fuels excitement for the citys 75th anniversary as Diamond Jubilee events begin. Charles ONeill and UMW leaders discuss stalled wage talks with Lewis amid court orders and potential government mediation. A press conference is planned for June 30 as miners take a holiday from July 5 to 6, with talks focused on a new 1948 contract and possible injunction. Cliff Avery of First National Bank promotes the effort.
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Charles O ‘Neill
Ducers
Lewis
Eml
The
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Mink
T. Alan ‘ Goldeborough
UMW
Las
O'Neill
S. Ching
Hias
Cliff Avery
First National Bank
Oclwein
Women of the Moose Elect Officers in Regular Meeting
The Women of the Moose elected senior regent Mari Coble junior regent Pearl Williams chaplain Bess Zunker recorder Orpha Small treasurer Viola Davis with Glen Jellings acting pianist. A $25 bond was donated by Lena Brown and six candidates were initiated. Installation is set for Tuesday June 23 at 8 pm open to Moose members and families.
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Women of the Moose
Mari Coble
Pearl Williams
Bess Zunker
Orpha Small
Viola Davis
Glen Jellings
Lena Brown
Loyal Order
Moose
Work Night for Conservation Club at Kenison's
Members of the Conservation Veluh meet tonight at seven at Harry Kenison's to finish work on the pheasant pens.
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Conservation Veluh
Harry Kenision’s
Bulldozer Clears Hail After Severe Storm Across Farmlands
Meredosia and Neelyville areas endured a hailstorm that left four foot deep drifts in ditches and bare roads along a 13 mile swath between Chapin and Meredosia. Large hail damaged crops including corn wheat oats and soybeans and wrecked rooftops. Bulldozers and road graders were deployed to clear debris and stones.
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Meredosia
Chapin
Meredodia
Neelyville
Grinnell Grinnell Campus Hosts Iowa Teen Conference
Joanne Harrington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Regis Harrington of 636 5th Ave SW, attends the Iowa Teen summer conference on the Grinnell College campus this week. About 220 girls from Iowa high schools participate under Eloise Chinn of Keokuk WC A. The schedule lists gang assemblies discussions on race relations international relations Bible study crafts workshops a radio script and both formal and informal recreation sessions.
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Joanne Harrington
Regis Harrington
5Th Ave. S. W
Grinnell College
Iowa
Eloise Chinn
W.C.A
Keokuk
Ensign Hintz Color Guard Photo at Annapolis Academy
Ensign Hintz of the color guard at Annapolis Naval Academy is featured in a photo. The image, taken during a commencement act, shows Hintz marching with the guard. Mr and Mrs Harold Hint are noted as owners related to the feature, with Karl Underwood of Grand Theater connected to the news show presentation.
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Annapolis Academy
Lorat Lewe
Harold Hint
A . Hintz
Annapolis Naval Age
Brimade
Karl Underwood
Grand Theater
Ing
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