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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

7

State office building bids eyed after March 23 meeting

Des Moines officials plan a March 23 committee session to advertise for bids on the state office building. While plans are set, total costs could reach 4.0 to 5.0 million, with only 2.635 million authorized. If started this summer, completion may be after 1949, with funding to follow in the next legislature. The project aims to centralize agencies now scattered in Des Moines and reduce rental costs, including savings for the liquor and tax commissions.

Des Moines Low State Office Building Committee Statehouse Tax Commission

State hospitals seek on grounds housing to attract staff

The board of control plans on site two bedroom homes for medical personnel at Clarinda Cherokee Independence Mount Pleasant Woodward and Glenwood state hospitals. A three story dormitory at Clarinda would hold about 10 percent of workers and new on grounds quarters are expected to draw top flight staff. Bids for the dormitory likely within 20 days with plans for other mental hospitals to follow in summer.

Clarinda Cherokee Independence Mount Pleasant Woodward Glenwood Board of Control Clarinda State Hospital Clarinda Hospital

Bob Roth Fractures Jaw in Cage Game

Wayland basketball player Bob Roth fractured his jaw during a late exhibition game after colliding with teammate Bob Carrick. Despite the injury he remained in the game for half, scoring nine points, before his jaw was wired shut at University Hospital in Iowa City the following day.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Mt. Pleasant Bob Roth Bob Carrick New London Bob Murray Wier C. C. Wyse University Hospital Iowa City

Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Livestock markets show uneven trading with hogs 25 to 50 cents higher and top bids near 23.00. Cattle and calves strong with top slaughter prices around 30.50 and good fed steers 26 to 29.50. Sheep and lambs active 25 cents higher with top lambs around 22.25 to 22.50. Also note a basketball banquet mention and a pain inquiry about a longtime athlete Bob.

Rates in Second Place Snake River Canyon Beauty

The piece highlights the Snake River Canyon in Idaho near the Seven Devils region as second in beauty only to Colorado's Grand Canyon. It emphasizes impressive scenery and natural grandeur without dates or names.

Snake River Canyon Seven Devils Idaho Grand Canyon Colorado

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