Truman Names McGranery to Post In Cabinet Vacated by McGrath
President Truman appoints Philip McGranery of Philadelphia as attorney general to fill the cabinet vacancy created by Howard McGrath. The move follows Morris’s ouster amid corruption probes. Republicans and some Democrats doubt deeper reform, while McGranery signals limited immediate action and hints at continued investigations.
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Tornado Toll Rises in Louisiana and Alabama Storms
Two people were killed and several injured as a pre dawn tornado struck uptown New Orleans and nearby communities in Louisiana. A second tornado demolished a Mobile Alabama area school and damaged Bates Field airport with no injuries reported there.
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Baby's Body Found in Iowa City Paper Box
A newborn boy was found dead inside a paper box near the Iowa City utility plant and police sought the mother. Workers reported the box was jammed with rags and newsprint and placed late at night after area cleanup. Investigators had no leads on the infant's identity or timing.
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Summer Activities Planned by VFEW Club
Members of the Washington VW post are urged to attend a Tuesday meeting on April S. It will be the final club meeting before installation of new officers on April 22. Discussion covers closing the elit rooms for summer and other summer activities.
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Washington VW Post
Columbus Junction Named by GOP Women
Iowa GOP women group endorses Mrs. Bh. Merce of Columbus Junction for a delegate seat to the national Republican convention. The council did not reveal a preferred candidate for the nomination and declined to comment on the race.
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Strike May Cripple Telephone Systems
Detroit hosts a CWA emergency meeting as the Communications Workers prepare for a possible nationwide strike Monday. Officials warn Bell Telephone operators and maintenance staff could be affected, with talks ongoing among Western Electric, Bell companies in Michigan Ohio and Northern California.
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Recess in Korea prisoner talks amid armistice deadlock
At Panmunjom Allied and Communist staff recessed talks to allow conferral at higher levels in Washington and Moscow. Gen Nuckols said the pause was constructive and not a break off, amid rising optimism from Gen Ridgway’s Thursday briefing at Munsan.
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Newcomers Phe ootlmeral hostes s greet Mr and Mrs Rowe
Newcomers welcomed by chamber hostess as Mr and Mrs Rowe settle at 821 West Jefferson Street in Washington. He works as a Browns Shoe Co salesman and she at Nicola Harmon store. The couple, formerly from Cherokee, attends Methodist church. music and sewing described as hobbies.
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Eisenhower Plans Resignation Letter Amid Presidential Bid
Sources close to General Eisenhower report he awaits a resignation letter as supreme commander and plans to leave for the United States after May 16 to pursue the Republican presidential nomination. Informants say he intends to send the resignation to Washington and discuss it with Defense Secretary Lovett and President Truman. The timing followed a four hour meeting with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr at Supreme Headquarters.
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Monmouth Students Present Band Masters Musical at High School
Monmouth College students stage The Band Masters musical comedy at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. Cast includes Ken Bailey from Cairo Merpt and students from Iowa Illinois Washington Wisconsin and other states. Richard Shores composed the music Stewart Cohn wrote the lyrics Howard Gongzner directs. Tickets 50 cents. Season forum tickets honored.
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Tin Mines in Alaska Stand Alone in North America
A historical note states that the sole tin mines in North America are situated in Alaska. The claim highlights Alaska as the only regional hub for tin extraction on the continent.
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Alaska
Duane Martin Wins FFA Scholarship at PRA Banquet
Duane Martin son of Mrs. Eugene Martin received an $200 scholarship to Iowa State College, announced at the PRA banquet in Lincoln grade school gym. Ray Glover owner of Washington Chick Hatchery presented the award, with Paul Taft sharing slides about Europe and a program led by club officers and guests including Supt. M. M. Schell and veterans' agriculture instructors.
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Western Union Plans To Restore Service In Spite of Strike
Western Union announces a 12 hour service resumption in 40 key cities amid a nationwide CTU strike by 31,000 AFL workers seeking higher pay. Telegraphs and money orders will be transmitted between open and closed cities, aided by cross-line supervisors and non-striking staff. CTU head Joseph Lenahan questions thekt of the plan as Morse keys remain silent in many offices.
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Valdis Lapsins to Broadcast on WSUS
Valdis Lapsins a senior at the State University of Iowa will be heard on WSUS at 7:45 p.m. Saturday. The Latvian student, with parents Alreas and Berta Lapsins, came to this community as immigrants and has studied in Latvia and Germany before completing two years of college in the United States.
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Wage talks push to avert steel wage dispute strike
Acting Defense Mobilizer John R Steelman urged Philip Murray and steel industry leaders to reconvene in New York to resume negotiations on the wage dispute. Officials said wage stabilization board chairman Nathan P. Feinsinger would join to help settlements, as a strike threat loomed with a 12:01 AM Wednesday deadline. Iron miners in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan's Lake Superior district said they would remain on the job if a basic steel strike occurs, reversing earlier plans to walk out.
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Death of W R Gamon at 76 in Washington
W R Gamon age 76 of 1305 East Washington street died Thursday April 6 at 9 25 pm in his home after a stroke. He was a retired farmer, born August 7 1875 in Marion township and had lived in the county or in Washington most of his life. Burial will be at Elim Grove cemetery after funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Jones funeral home. Survivors include Nora Wagner Gamon his wife two sons William of Wellman and John of Washington, four grandchildren and one sister Mrs Harry Wearmouth of Kingsley Iowa.
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Candidates Busy Seeking Votes in Illinois Primary
Illinois voters head to the polls next Tuesday as Sen. Robert Taft campaigns with Harold Stassen and Eisenhower write in supporters urge turnout. Eisenhower forces led by Gov. John Lodge plan a whistle stop tour across the state while Lodge and fellow governors predict a GOP nomination victory.
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Ohio
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Connecticut
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Lodge
Dan Thorton
Colorado
Douglas McKay
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Multilingual Scholar Masters English and Slavic Languages
The subject excels in English at the State University of Iowa and demonstrates fluency in speaking and writing Russian. He also shows mastery of several other languages, highlighting a broad linguistic proficiency.
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State University of Iowa
Iowa Republicans split between Taft and Eisenhower at GOP convention
Iowa delegates split with Eisenhower eight and Taft seven or eight of the eight district delegates. In district contests Eisenhower carried four districts Taft three and one district neutral toward Taft. A split on at large delegates could decide the outcome as the nominating committee prepared a slate for the full convention.
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Harlan
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Griswold
Harold Beekman
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Des Moines Weather Outlook Turns Cool This Weekend
Weather forecast for Des Moines shows mostly cloudy conditions with cool temperatures this afternoon and weekend. Highs reach 40 to 48 degrees, lows around mid 30s, with little change Saturday and a 0.2 to 0.4 inch rain possible Monday or Tuesday. Temperatures run about five degrees below normal through the five day period. Colder conditions expected early next week.
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