Eisenhower tops Iowa GOP as convention battles loom
Iowa Republicans push Gen. Eisenhower for the presidential nomination amid renewed campaign activity. Key figures like F. R. Hicklin and Harrison Spangler clash over support while state leaders weigh chances, with delegates urged to prepare for a heated convention battle. Gas-rate opposition and OPS political tensions add to a busy political week in Iowa.
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Ike Eisenhower
Iowa
Iire
F. R. Hicklin
Wapello
Eisenhower
Harrison Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Taft
Ohio
Spangler
Republican State Central Committee
State Committee
Whitney Gillilland
Glenwood
Hicklin
GOP
Robert Goodwin
Des Moines
National Party
Federal Power Commission
Northern Natural Gas Company of
Omaha
Atty
Robert Larson
Iowa Power and Light Company
Liquor Board Cuts Balance and Insurance Plan
The Iowa liquor control commission cut its year end balance to about 1 385 000 below the 1 500 000 legal maximum and arranged new liability insurance for its vehicles. It also reports it will turn over three million dollars to the state general fund.
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Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Chet Akers
Liquor Board
State of
Iowa
State
Armand Company
Armand
Public Safety
State House
State Executive Council
Attorney General's Office
Senate
George L. Scott
West Union
State Liquor Control Commission
Iowa Senate
Scott
Robert Blue
Beardsley
Arthur A. Coburn
Russell F. Swift
Harold Wolfe
Mason City
Arthur Jacobson
Waukon
Iowa House of Representatives
J. C. Davis
Oelwein
New Cars Registered in December across Multiple Firms
Seventy eight new cars were registered in December at the County Treasurer office. The list includes Ford entries for Farmers Produce Co and many individuals, plus Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Mercury, Hudson, Dodge, Pontiac, International truck, Buick, Nash, GMC truck, and Comet trailer registrations from towns like Tripoli, Waverly, Readlyn, Plainfield, and Janesville.
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W. H. Pockels
Minnie Schumacher
Ford
Farmers Produce Co
Wilbert Bergmann
Mercury
J. P. Schneider
Arthur Redies
Waverly
K. H. Weltner
Chevrolet
Ewald Boeckmann
Dr. E. H. Kramer
Hudson
Emery E. Walker
Dodge
Harold Brandt
Louis Ostrogge
Oldsmobile
Elmer Lindner
Clarence Spier
Studebaker
A. W. Bowman
Eldon Clewell
Ritchie Pontiac Co
Pontiac
O. A. Wittenburg
Harvey Brinkman
Plymouth
Roland C. Mueller
Erwin Drape
Nicholas Mummelther
Art Stumme
Waverly Motor Co
Leo Harvey
International Truck
Albert Gielau
Harold Senst
Yardho Motor Co
J. F. Grawe
Virgil V. Fasse
Henry Pals
Hugh H. Swanson
Comet
Carl Leisinger
Avis Berry McGinn
Roger Pape
Leonard Napiecek
Richard Ecker
Janesville
Louie Miller
Readlyn Edgar Albrecht
Marilyn Rathe
Gerald Poock
George W. Buenzow
Buick
Alvin Judas
W. H. Happel
Virgil Farrill
C. H. Strottmann
Frederika June Segebarth
Sumner Robert Aschbrenner
W. D. Stevens, Jr
John Poock
Wallace Benarden
Nash
Harold J. Ferguson
W. W. Schuldt
George Buenzow
Milo Lease
Chrysler
Clarence Niewehner
L. W. Borcherding
Edgar Brickman
Ramona Toussaint
Edward L
California's Power and Growth Drive State Progress
California generates over 2,500,000 horsepower annually from water power and leads in agricultural and vegetable production while rapidly advancing as a manufacturing state.
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California
Colorado Leads Nation in Sugar Beet Production
Colorado leads the Union in sugar beet production and has valuable minerals. The state also grows cantaloupes wheat corn barley alfalfa and potatoes while maintaining sizable mining interests.
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Colorado
Connecticut Known for Industry and Resort Recreation
The state of Connecticut, noted for its strong manufacturing base, also gains recognition for its recreation and summer resort facilities, highlighting a blend of industrial prowess and leisure appeal within the region.
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Connecticut
Arsenal of the Nation drives Connecticut firearms industry
Since the American Revolution Connecticut has been called the Arsenal of the Nation and firearms remain a key part of the state's manufacturing identity and economic base.
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Connecticut
Illinois Coal Industry and Mineral Resources Overview
Illinois is rich in soft and bituminous coal covering over half the state. The coal mining sector is sizable and accompanies other minerals such as petroleum fluorspar pig iron and primary zinc in the state's varied mineral landscape.
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Illinois
Maryland Tops Nation in Tomato Production
Maryland produces more tomatoes than any other state, accounting for about 35 percent of the U S tomato crop.
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Maryland
Denver Iowa Town Council Holds Regular Meeting
Denver Iowa December 3 1951 town council meets with all members present. Minutes approved and treasurer’s report accepted. Bills include utilities, bulbs, supplies, labor, fuel and repairs. A committee of Brettmann Gielau and the mayor studies sewer rental. Warrant issues authorized and meeting adjourned.
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Denver
Iowa
Matthias
Brettmann
Thiemann
Gitelau
Meier
Denver Savings Bank
Lahmann
Gielau
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Duro-test Co
Saunders Hardware
Terry-Durin Co
Iowa Public Service
Conoco Station
Matthias Oil Co
Gordon Gleason
Albert Sagert
Art Huenemueller
Fred Becker
Westinghouse Co
Electric Engineering Co
Bell & Sons
Denver Motor
Denver Electric
Terry Durin
L. J. Bitterley
Fred Rohler
Ten Traffic Violations Shape Roy’s Public Safety Visits
Roy faced a desk at the High Town Department of Public Safety ten times in two years. After warnings for speeding and driving through a school zone, Roy began paying the escalating ten dollar fines, marking a shift from reluctance to brisk payments as seven traffic convictions followed.
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Bob Hullihan
Roy
Local Authority
Reckless Driver Roy Killed With Teenager in Crash
A local man Roy, known for habitual driving, was killed at high speed on the wrong side of the highway. A 17 year old girl also died. Community reaction was muted toward Roy but saddened by the girl. An official feared Roy’s license could have been suspended had records been mailed earlier.
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Roy
State Safety Department
Idaho Agriculture Emphasizes Crops and Irrigation
Idaho's chief crops include wheat hay oats barley potatoes beans sugar beets apples and prunes. Stock raising is important and irrigation continually increases production and significance of state agriculture.
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Idaho
Iowa Leads Nation in Cultivation and Crop Diversity
Iowa reports the largest cultivated acreage among states and unmatched crop diversity. The statement highlights the state's extensive farming footprint and variety of crops, reflecting its agricultural prominence.
Willie and Joe in Dogface Humor at Tripoli Theatre
Willie and Joe cartoon icons from World War II return to life on screen in the film Up Front at Tripoli Theatre Sunday and Monday January 2021. Tom Ewell and David Wayne play the celebrated duo amid Italian campaign settings with Marina Berti providing romantic and comic support.
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Willie
Joe
Tripoli
Tom Ewell
David Wayne
Italy
Damon and Pythias
Bill Mauldin
Victor McLaglen
Edmund Lowe
Marina Berti
Realism and comedy blend in Naples wartime film
A vivid film mixes stark war ugliness with sharp humor as Wayne and Ewell drive the action. The black market chase with MPs in Naples showcases a stellar cast including Miss Berti, who came from Italy to portray their roles, delivering a standout ensemble performance.
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Wayne
Ewell
Naples
Miss Berti
Italy
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