Primary race reshapes path to GOP nomination
The Oregon results show Dewey leading Stassen by about 6 000 votes with Stassen lacking broad support among conservatives. Iowa could yield at most nine first ballot votes for Stassen while Taft aims for 300 delegates. Vandenberg emerges as a likely compromise after early ballots signal deadlock.
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Oregon
Dewey
Stassen
Iowa
Taft
Strassen
Dew
Vandenberg
Nod
Gallup
Congress
Soviet Molotov note sparks U.S. rejection of bilateral talks
Ambassador Smith denied any offer of meeting with Russia after Reuters broadcast of Molotov remarks. Marshall stated no separate U.S.-Soviet talks, urging Russia to list topics for discussion, end obstruction in Korea and Berlin. Bevin criticized private discussions. military pensions shown as high disability rates among retirees.
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Molotov
Walter Bedell Smith
U. S
Russia
Smith
Washington
Henry Wallace
George Marshall
U.S
U.N
Korea
Allied Control Council
Berlin
Ressig
Marshall
Turkey
Europe
Britain
Ernie Bevin
Pocahontas County Board Met In Regular Session March 2 1948
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in regular session with J M Bush as chairman and O F Young and G C Johnson present. They approved the Dedic property modification, the Varina mayor report, and Minnie Fullerton band appointment. A load restriction on secondary roads to four tons was adopted, and County Health Unit Plan established. Numerous claims and reimbursements were approved including roads, schools, and various vendors. the session continued with detailed items and continued on page 7.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
J. M. Bush
O. F. Young
G. C. Johnson
Young
Johnson
Joe
Bessie Dedic
MicCartan’s Add
B. C. Wirkus
Varina
Minnie Fullerton
General County Fund
Bush
Aye
County Board of Health
County Superintendent of Schools
State of
Viola F. McCartan
Paul Hudek
Work
Treas
Kathryn Parker
L. Pieratt, Jr
E.R. Stahly
E. H. Bradley
Pris
Quaker Oats C
Hanig Bros
Clyde Merry
Labor & Mat
Marie Pavik Co
Bounty
Marie Pavik C
Katherine Boozell for Pocahontas County Clerk
Katherine Boozell announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Pocahontas County Iowa. She seeks the Republican nomination at the June 1948 primaries and asks for voters support.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Katherine Boozell
District Court
Butler Announces Candidacy for Iowa State House
Guy G. Butler of Rolfe announces his candidacy for the Iowa House seat from Pocahontas County. He seeks Republican support in the June primary, asserting he will run subject to the will of GOP voters.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Guy G. Butler Rolfe
Pocahontas County Sheriff and Treasurer Candidates
E R Stably of Pocahontas announces his candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket in the June primary. Duncan C Grant of Rolfe declares his run for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary.
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Pocahontas County
Duncan C, Grant
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas County Attorney Candidate Announcement
County Attorney candidate F. E. Van Alstine announces his bid in Pocahontas County Republican primary races. He states he seeks the office through the June primaries, appealing to GOP voters to support his candidacy.
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Pocahontas County
F. E. van Alstine
Pocahontas
Iowa
Vote Whitman for County Auditor in Pocahontas June 7
In the June 7 1948 Republican primaries for the County Auditor race in Pocahontas county John A Whitman of Havelock Iowa seeks voter support.
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John A. Whitman
Havelock
Iowa
Bush seeks GOP primary nomination for Pocahontas county supervisor
J M Bush of Plover Iowa announces candidacy in the first district race for the office of supervisor Pocahontas county. The term starts January 1 1950 and the nomination relies on Republican voters in the June primary.
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Pocahontas County
J. M. Bush
Plover
Iowa
Candidate for County Auditor Seeks Office
A prospective candidate declares intention to run for County Auditor subject to the will of the voters. No further details on party, dates, or filing deadlines are provided in the fragment.
Iowa Democratic Primary Message for Pocahontas County
A fragment shows a Pocahontas County Iowa note urging Democratic voters to participate in the June 1948 primary elections and expressing appreciation for support. The text is incomplete but indicates civic outreach and political participation.
No Damages In Spirit Lake Auto Plane Collision Verdict
A Spirit Lake judge returned a verdict of no damages in a suit filed by the owner of a Sikorsky flying boat against a local automobile owner after a highway collision last summer.
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Spirit Lake
Sikorsky
Cattle Bound for Mexico From Iowa Counties
Prize dairy cattle from Butler and Bremer counties shipped to Mexico after representatives of a Mexican agricultural college visited Iowa. The cattle will be used for classroom instruction and for experimental work on the Satillo Coahuila college farm.
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Butler and Bremer County
Mexico
Mexican Agricultural College
Satillo
Coahuila
Birthday Card Mystery From Germany Puzzles Fenton Teen
Carol Jean Bierstedt of Fenton turned 18 last week and woke to a birthday card from Germany bearing an unfamiliar signature. Meanwhile Iowa fruit crop prospects look brighter than they did last winter.
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Carol Jean Bierstedt
Fenton
Germany
Iowa
Navy recruiters urge two recruits not to leave
Navy recruiters urge two recruits not to quit while high school pressures loom. Officials say perseverance can keep career plans on track and highlight available guidance and support.
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Navy
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