Tax Bill Moves To Senate After House Passage
The new one billion dollar tax bill clears the House with a 327 to 64 vote as debates widen over the soldiers bonus. Senate leaders back a measure to balance the 1953 budget, while hearings begin April 11 on the bonus bills and the finance committee plans to act quickly toward final passage by June 1.
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Washington
Senate
House
Treasury
Ways and Means
Charles R. Crisp
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Crisp
Congress
Vinton Orchestra Wins Sub-District Contest
The orchestra from the Iowa School for the Blind took first place in the sub-district music contest at Vinton this afternoon. Eleven year old Pierce Knox, a xylophonist and drummer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Knox, is a member of the group. Other Class C contenders included Traey and Conrad. On April 15 and 16 the Vinton state school orchestra will represent the northeast district at West Waterloo.
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Iowa School For the Blind
Vinton
Pierce Knox
W. Knox
Traey
Conrad
Such Unsolicited Testimonials Mean Much
A reader writes that an unsolicited testimonial in The Evening Journal brought the desired result from a recent advertisement. The letter praises the newspaper ad service and notes its effectiveness.
Border Bandits Kill Family of Seven Probe Involves Prybil Jap Army in Manchuria
Tokyo reports Emperor Hirohito approves a new Japanese army movement into Manchuria amid renewed unrest under Henry Pu Yi. Forces dispatch from Korea follow a government decision to act in the disrupted region as Shanghai notes progress on a Chinese Japanese truces.
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Tokyo
INS
Manchuria
Henry Pu Yi
Japan
Hirohito
Korea
Shanghai
Major Schoeffel Tracks Lindbergh Kidnap Crew to England
Major Charles A. Schoeffel of the New Jersey state police travels aboard the Mauretania posing as a salesman to pursue a lead in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. In Norfolk and Trenton, police report ongoing but unsettled efforts by suspects Harry Fleischer and Abe Wagner as the case unfolds.
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Mauretania
Charles A. Schoeffel
New Jersey
England
Norfolk
Trenton
N. J
INS
Harry Fleischer
Abe Wagner
Detroit
State Police
Diphtheria Toxin Antitoxin Clinic Planned at Crawfordsville
A toxin antitoxin vaccination for diphtheria will be given next Wednesday April 5 at Crawfordsville school starting at 9 a.m. Parents should bring children over six months for the first treatment. The full program costs one dollar for all ages including school age children and adults.
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Crawfordsville
Dark Horse Wins National Horned Toad Derby Race
Palm Springs hosts the international horned toad derby where Taxicab, a Los Angeles outsider, wins by a toad length over El Mirador. Sure Shot places third as Expo dies before the race. Governors and Hollywood figures attend the event drawing a large crowd.
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Dark Horse
Palm Springs
Cal
Taxicab
Angeles
el Mirador
Toad
George Bancroft
Sure Shot
Eddie Cantor
Death Valley
James Rolph, Jr
California
Charles Farrell
Virginia Valli
Mexico
Southwest
Expo
San Diego
Mrs Glen Arthaud of Winfield Visits Local Shop
Mrs Glen Arthaud of Winfield shopped here today, stopping by the store for a personal purchase and chat with clerks during afternoon hours.
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Glen Arthaud of
Winfield
Peet Elected President of Southeastern Teachers Group
Supt J H Peet of Washington schools was elected president of the Southeastern division of the state teachers association at the Ottumwa district convention. He will serve as district delegate to the national convention in Atlantic City next summer. Dean Harland Mead also became a district delegate and plans were approved for a Washington debate tourney on April 15 with Centerville Burlington Muscatine and Washington.
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J. H. Peet
Washington
State Teachers Association
Ottumwa
Peet
National Association
Atlantc City
Dean Harland Mead
Washington Junior College
Des Moines
Dean Mead
Blackhawk
Centerville
Burlington
Muscatine
Northeast Iowa
Albia
Little Six High School League Sets Next Year Basketball Schedule
The Little Six conference held a meeting focusing on athletics. The schedule for next season was adopted opening a week later than previous years. Football official fees were set and will be reduced from prior amounts.
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Little Six
National campaign places nearly 400000 workers nationwide
A national effort reported 396,141 people placed in wage earning jobs. Illinois led with 1,939 workers across 21 communities, while Minnesota reported 35,428 workers across 7 communities. New York listed 34,080 workers in 133 cities, and Pennsylvania 27,540 in 171 cities.
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New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Minnesota
Third Arrest Sought in Fletcher University Probe
Iowa City authorities report Frank J. Prybil a university contractor was placed under technical arrest on a forged instrument warrant at Attorney General John Fletcher's request in a six week probe of the school’s finances. Charles A. Brown pleaded not guilty to forgery charges after payroll padding allegations. McChesney, named in warrants, is accused of embezzling university bonds as the investigation widens.
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Iowa City
Frank J. Prybil
John Fletcher
Prybil
McComb
Brown
Charles A. Brown
University
McChesney
Soviet meat program admitted a failure in state farms
The Soviet government disclosed that its drive to raise meat supplies has failed. It blamed poor management on all state farms, blamed for neglecting cattle breeding, causing herd losses. One hundred forty farm managers were dismissed, with 37 to be tried for obstructing the five year plan. Six cattle trust directors were reprimanded.
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Moscow
Robert P. Lamont
Russia
Close in on Peoria gang of kidnapers
Peoria residents were told by sources that the Chicago secret six closed in on the hideout of a kidnap gang holding Dr. James W. Parker for two weeks. Parker, 65, was reported freed after no ransom had been paid. Security officials remained tight lipped about details.
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Peoria
INS
Chicago Secret Six
James W. Parker
Des Moines Woman Visits Health Unit and ICS Leader
Miss Pfeffer of Des Moines called on the county health unit and Christmas Seal chairman Mr Belle Rice during a Wednesday visit to the Iowa Tuberculosis Association, outlining local health efforts and fund-raising.
Special Prize Winners to Be Announced Monday in Journal
The Journal will publish the three special cash prize winners from the popularity contest on Monday April 4. Voting occurred April 1 and 2 at the Ballot Box, with supporters adding votes to boost their candidate. The paper promises surprises and notes the results determine who wins the free trip to Europe.
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Europe
Munro awarded damages in road takings case
A West Chester man wins 993.85 in damages plus 43.52 interest totaling 1027.37 after suing the state highway commission over land taken to widen primary road No 8 1 near West Chester. Appraisers had set damages at 250 and Munro appealed to district court. Another case sees Eleanor Garmoe versus Cothurst for 5000 in a auto crash near Ainsworth with a preliminary jury drawn and trial set for Monday.
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D. R. Munro
West Chester
State Highway Commission
Munro
Supreme Court
Draw Garmoe
Eleanor Garmoe
Roger Cothurst
Ainsworth
Eleanor
Roy Garmoe
Garmoc
Judges Check Washington Popularity Contest Votes
Judges review votes for the Washington popularity contest with a fourfold verification. The judging panel includes Donald Paul of Atchison's shoe store W Davis of Wardrobe Cleaners and Preston Wolf of Wolf Floral Company.
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Washington
Donald Paul
Atchison
W. Davis
Wardrobe Cleaners
Preston Wolf
Wolf Floral Company
Wapello Jail Holds Austrian Worker in Fatal Shooting
Philip Povich an Austrian Rock Island worker was bound over to the Louisa county grand jury after admitting he fired the shot that killed Dan Magana Mexican railroad laborer near the depot shack in Columbus Junction. He faces possible deportation and is jailed in Wapello awaiting further action.
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Columbus Junction
Philip Povich
Rock Island Lines
Dan Magana
Muscatine
K. H. Weigner
Povich
Pudailip Bureh
Louisa County
Wapelo
J. W. Collins
Letts
Asmuch
Povici
Magana
Attorney Thompson
Taxpayers Meeting At City Hall Tonight
A meeting of taxpayers is announced for this evening at 7 30 at the city hall. Those interested in lower taxes and decreases in government expenses are invited to attend.
Miss Maurine Swift Employed at Oetjen Seed Store
Miss Maurine Swift is employed at the Oetjen Seed store, joining the staff in a position that supports the local agricultural supply business. Her role details are noted in the employment column of the local notices.
Tax on matches sparks Senate sales tax debate
Beverly Hills report notes a critic arguing against sales taxes as unconstitutional and unfair to the poor while pointing out new taxes on matches and candy versus crude oil imports. The speaker contends the tax targets essentials, not a broad sales tax.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Congress
Venezuela
Washington De Molays Reach State Final Night
Washington De Molays defeated Davenport 28 24 in the semifinal at Muscatine and will play Boone or Muscatine in the final. They led throughout as Davenport rallied in the fourth. Earlier Washington beat Des Moines 42 21 to reach the semifinal. Boone beat Denison and Muscatine advanced.
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Washington de Molays
Davenport
Muscatine
Boone
Washington
Washington de Molay
Des Moines
Carroll
WsCatine
Jefferson
Denison
Ahrens
Skola
Wells
Shannon
Jies Moines
Baskerville
Waters
Hale
Clevenger
Women Voters Back Five Day Marriage Notice Law
Ames Iowa April 2 The Iowa league of women voters endorsed the five day marriage law and opposed repeal. Des Moines state chairman Mrs B A Hunt warned that losing the measure would hinder regain efforts and urged keeping it on the books. Other league focuses include government reorganization tax readjustment direct primary and lame duck amendment ratification with education aims on teacher qualifications and wages.
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Ames
Iowa
INS
Iowa League of Women Voters
B. A. Hunt
Des Moines
E W. Lindstrom
Towa
League
Massacre of Espinosa Family Near Chamberino Sefton
Visenti Espinosa 18 died as the seventh victim in a brutal raid on the Espinosa ranch near Chamberino New Mexico. Six family members were slain in the kitchen while three others survived. Bandits posing as New Mexico officers demanded 5000 dollars before opening fire. A posse pursued the three robbers, with no arrests reported. The attack prompted talk of military action along the border.
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Paso
Tex
INS
Visenti Espinosa
Espinosa Ranch
New Mexico
Chamberino
N. M
Here
Espinosa
Selomena
Luis
Hipolita
Andres
Juanita
Selicidas
Juanita Valenzela
Allan Falley
Texas State Police
Dick Traviz
Roof Fire at Helwick Home on East Washington
A ten foot wide hole burned in the roof of Oren Helwick's East Washington street home this afternoon. The fire started from a chimney spark and was controlled by firefighters using chemical extinguishers.
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Oren Helwick
East Washington Street
Convention to study employment and public works planning
Mrs. Walter Conner and children visit Bloomfield this spring. The text notes a convention exploring wage scale reductions, efficiency concerns, and options to spread employment through shorter hours, seasonal stabilization, and long range public works planning.
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Walter Conner
Dorothy Jean
Bobby
Bloomfield
Mrs. Conner
Mrs. J. M. Perry
League
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Owa
Junior College Conference
Fletcher
Henry Horner
Chicago
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McK
Karl Chambers
Bessie Wead
Vic Oswalt
Roy R. Crossett
S. G. Mortimore
Minnie Elger
Irene McKay
Richard Cray
Stanley Maxwell
J. D Dayton
R. L Steinbeck
Ethel Trotman
Baldrige & Bailey
Livingston , Eicher
H. G. Langdon
Wapello
Taxpayers’ Meeting
Roches
McNaughc Syndicate
Game Today
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Espinosas
Visenti
Columbus
Seligman
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National Guard
Wood
EL Paso
Chamerino
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