Committee Whacks Billions From Truman Defense Bill
Washington House appropriations committee cut 4.24 billion from Truman era defense funding, delaying a 60,000 ton aircraft carrier and withdrawing some military aides. The panel approved about 46 billion in military spending while warning the world remains dangerous. Rep George Mahon urged waste elimination and smarter use of resources to preserve national defense.
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Hamilton Named U P Delegate From Iowa District
Dr. Guy Hamilton of Washington and resident at the United Presbyterian home was named one of three delegates from the south central Iowa district to the United Presbyterian national assembly at Albany Oregon next May. Also named were Beattie of Albia and Harold Scott of Des Moines.
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Funeral services for Arthur Wright are held
Funeral services for Arthur Wright were held Wednesday afternoon at the Jones funeral home with Dr. C. Ro Reed in charge. Pallbearers were Blowar McCleery, Ernest Lemmon, Merk Lytle and Manton Hebner. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Manton Hebner
Elm Grove Cemetery
Rev Susie Named Assistant Pastor at St James Church
Announcement from Bishop Ralph Hayes of Davenport states Rev S F E Susie of St Patrick Ottumwa will become permanent assistant pastor to Rev R J Kinnavey at St James Catholic Church. Previously Kinnavey relied on a Sunday assistant. This marks a first for St James in employing an assistant pastor.
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Lodge Visiting Europe Sees Ike Winning Republican Nomination
Senator Lodge arrived in Europe for conferences with General Eisenhower amid strong polling showing Eisenhower might secure the Republican presidential nomination. Lodge expressed complete confidence in an Eisenhower victory and said he would likely stay several days then return to the United States. He denied coming to ask his enduring to withdraw from campaigning and emphasized his visit was not political.
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Queen Juliana Speaks in Congress Urging World Unity
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands addressed Congress with Prince Bernhard at her side urging continued American aid to deter fear of war. She called for political economic and defensive European unity while promising the Netherlands will bear its share of Western defense burdens.
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Holy Week Services Planned at the Y
The YMCA YMCA and Ministerial association announce Holy Week services each morning before Easter. Speakers include Kwandsu and Dr. Raymond Reed with topics The Choice of the Priests Disciples and The Choice that Saved the World. Events feature piano by Helen Charves and performances by local groups.
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Taft Opens Drive For Illinois Votes
Senator Robert A Taft starts a three day Illinois campaign tour after wins in Wisconsin Nebraska and Tennessee He arrives in Joliet to begin the swing before the Illinois primary Taft faces former Governor Harold Stassen of Minnesota who he defeated in Wisconsin and Nebraska Taft notes the Nebraska victory was important due to a write in campaign by Eisenhower supporters.
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Manson Pleads Guilty in Drunken Driving Case
Nels M. Manson pleaded guilty in district court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Judge Patterson fined him 300 dollars plus costs.
Iowa Delegates Of GOP to Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts a major GOP gathering as 3030 delegates from eight Iowa districts caucus to pick two delegates each and 10 at large delegates. Taft Eisenhower backers claim momentum while polls show farming voters tilting toward Taft in a close convention test.
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Three Bandits Rob Des Moines Hotel for Cash
Three gunmen robbed a Des Moines hotel garage early today taking about 50 dollars from the attendant and 50 more from a night clerk. They forced the attendant into a car, drove to the hotel lobby, then fled as police found the abandoned vehicle with no clues to the suspects. The attendant was unharmed.
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Snoring Term Mismatch Sparks Lighthearted Debate
A playful note claims the technical word for snoring is sheet music and muses that wisdom outweighs money, reflecting a humorous contrast between sleep sounds and value.
VFW Auxiliary Invited to Iowa City Hospital Orientation
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary in Washington were invited to attend an orientation program at the new veterans hospital in Iowa City in April. The session aims to recruit women interested in volunteering at the hospital. All who are interested are urged to attend.
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Four Richland High Teachers Resign Post Positions
Four Richland high school teachers including Cecil Nichols principal Robert Brown and Aletha Bloskin resigned. Supt Delbert Buttery cited internal faculty conditions while two other resignations were denied. Coaches Nichols and Brown had led the team to 25 straight wins before a district tournament loss. Brown and Nichols depart after three years with the district. Bloskin served this term.
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PAUL TAFF OF IOWA STATE TO SPEAK AT FFA BANQUET
Paul Tafe of Iowa State College will headline the annual Future Farmers of America parents and sons banquet at Lincoln School. He recently returned from Europe and plans to show travel films during his talk.
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Western Union Office Hit by Nationwide Strike
Washingtons Western Union office was virtually closed today by a nationwide strike of workers. Although no one was on strike in the local office, wires to other offices were halted and messages would not be transmitted until further notice.
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Western Union Strike Shuts Telegraph Service Nationwide
Western Union workers strike shuts down vast telegraphic operations with 50 000 employees nationwide and picket lines by Commercial Telegramgers Union members. Union president Adolph Broungs claims 80 percent effective strike, while company sues to block pay raise amid bankruptcy fears.
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Mrs Elmer Erdice Dies At Keota Home
Mrs Elmer Erdice longtime Keota resident died today at her home after two weeks of illness. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 in the Christian church with Rev Clayton Shepard presiding. Marsh funeral home in charge. She was born Oct 4 1877 in Keota daughter of Dr Daniel and Mary Ellen McFarlane. Surviving nieces and nephews include Mrs Clayde Stoutner Jr Mrs Don Peden Bob Singmaster and Sam Singmaster.
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Lake Odessa Area Will Be Improved
The Iowa conservation commission announced plans to develop the 6 000 acre Lake Odessa area in Louisa county under a long term lease with the federal government. The USS army engineers and the fish and wildlife service will oversee the agreement to enable fish and wildlife development and water level control to support ecosystems and hunting seasons.
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Robert Dunbar Named Governor of Washington Moose Lodge
Robert Dunbar was named governor of the Washington Moose lodge at the annual election held Wednesday night. Other officers for the coming year include Guy Troxell as junior governor Clifford Brown as prelate and Hubert Walker as three year trustee. Installation of the new officers will be held in April. Refreshments were served at the close of last night’s meeting.
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Taft Leads Eisenhower Narrowly in Nebraska Primary
Early returns show Taft with about 16 000 votes over Eisenhower in Nebraska as 2105 of 2058 precincts report. Taft appears sure to win at least 15 of the 18 GOP delegates. Kefauver leads Kerr by roughly 2½ votes in the Democratic race as results trickle in.
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Prayer Service Planned at Washington Baptist Church
An Iowa Way of Prayer will be sponsored at the Washington Baptist Church on Friday evening. A duet by Mrs Karl Longfetlow and Mrs Charles Dawson will sing and women of the church will offer prayers for the nation and the world. Sponsored by church women.
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Truman Clears Path for Ouster Move at Justice
Attorney General J. Howard McGrath fired Newbold Morris from his anti corruption post. Morris had served as a special assistant and was ordered to hand over all files to the FBI. White House offered no immediate comment as Morris’s dismissal follows a dispute over financial questionnaires and trust with McGrath.
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Pianist Lester Bundy Headlines Kiwanis Program
Lester Bundy, Washington pianist and teacher, presented a noon Kiwanis program featuring his arrangements of Western Suite and Lady be Good by Gershwin. He also performed a Nocturne in A Minor, one of his own compositions.
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Clarence Shafter Convicted in District Court DUI Case
Clarence Shafter was found guilty by a petit jury Wednesday in district court on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charges. Judge Watterson set April 10 as the date to dispose of the case.
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Weather Desk Des Moines Iowa Forecast
Mostly cloudy in the south with partial sun in the north today. Occasional light showers possible in extreme southwest this afternoon. Highs 40 to 50 north and 50 to 55 south. Tonight partly cloudy with little temperature change. Low 2 to 32. Friday highs 40 in the north and 50 to 55 in the south. Saturday partly cloudy with below normal temperatures and moderately low humidity.
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