Eisenhower Urges Congress On Veterans Housing Draft Help
The Senate opened debate on an administration request for subsidies and price ceilings in a veterans emergency housing program. Alben Barkley led the discussion, urging approval of the measure as is to back production of 2.7 million homes and price controls, with a long range bill for 12.5 million homes planned for postwar years.
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Washington
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
N. Y
Barkley
Gerald L. K. Smith Jailed After Court Finding
Gerald L. K. Smith head of the America First party was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court. Municipal Judge John V. McCormick found him guilty of disturbing reporters during the Terminiello trial. Terminiello, a suspended priest, was fined for disorderly conduct at the February 7 rally.
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Chicago
Greald L. K. Smith
America First Party
John V. MecCormick
Smith
Arthur W. Terminiello
Ira Latimer
Chicago Civil Liberties Committee
Terminiello
Smith “America First
Fred Kister
Christian Veterans of America
Davenport reelects Mayor Kroppach and council
Davenport voters re elected Mayor A. R. Kroppach for another term after a low turnout, with the city council remaining stable as five Republicans and three Democrats kept their seats.
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Davenport
Iowa
A. R. Kroppach
Corn yield champions meet in Chicago for radio interview
The 1945 state corn yield champions from Iowa Illinois and Indiana gathered in Chicago last week for a radio interview on station WL 8S during the noon hour sponsored by Prairie Farmer. Winners were W. O. Tranbarger Conrad Iowa Clement Gill Speer Illinois and Earl Straughn Perrysville Indiana. They reported applying about two hundred pounds of fertilizer per acre and using Pioneer hybrid seed corn. The official state corn yield contests remain open to farmers and any corn variety.
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Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago
WL 8S
Prairie Farmer
W. O. Tranbarger Conrad
Clement Gill
Speer I Ilinois
Earl Straughn
Perrysville
Stabilization Legislation Urged to Shield Nation from Inflation
Bowles and five government economists press Congress to pass five key measures by May 15 to curb explosive inflation. They urge extending price controls and housing aid, prolonging war powers to prevent material hoarding, funding stabilization agencies, and supporting gradual price stability through 1947. They cite price data showing gains since the hold-the-line order and express optimism for mid-1947 if actions proceed.
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Bowles
Washington
Truman
Chester Bowles
OPA
Paul Porter
Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
John D. Small
Wase
W. Willard Wirtz
Congress
Paiman
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Roosevelt
Sausage Price Ceilings Raised By OPA
Washington April 8 The Office of Price Administration announced ceiling prices on most sausages will rise from one to two cents a pound on Thursday to offset higher meat industry costs from recent wage increases. The rise affects beef sausages bologna frankfurters chili con carne and pork or breakfast sausage and is expected to lift consumer costs about 15 percent while covering 85 percent of sausage products with area specifics to follow.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
OTA
Two Men Die in Taxicab Fare Dispute in Chicago
In Chicago last night Ezell Perkins a 45 year old cab driver and Frank Jackson 49 killed each other after a dispute over a $4 fare. Perkins died of a knife wound and Jackson was shot by police as they confronted the men. Two other unknown passengers fled the scene.
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Chicago
Ezell Perkins
Frank Jackson
Perkins
Jackson
Missouri River Drainage Area Reaches 528000 Square Miles
The Missouri River watershed covers about 528000 square miles, draining a vast region across multiple states and shaping regional hydrology and ecology. The figure highlights the river system's expansive reach and its role in water management, agriculture, and transportation.
Des Moines Man Slays 4 of Family
A Des Moines man William Irwin 41 attacked his wife Edith 38 his mother Mary 64 and two sons John 9 and Henry 5 with a long-handled pick axe killing them all before police shot and wounded him He also killed the family dog and injured Geraldine Nelson 5 by stray pellets After surrendering he claimed an impulse and mental illness history in Chicago area institutions.
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Dis Moines
William Irwin
Ran Beserk
Irwin
Edith
Mary
John
Henry
Synwin
Billy
Geraldine Nelson
Wills
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Chicca
Choir Service Beats Omitted Music After Ill Choir Director Illness
Due to illness of Carolyn Hamilton the union service at United Presbyterian Church saw only two anthems performed by the church choir under Mrs Bruce Lipscomb. Dr George Kerr preached on The Bonds of Christ as Rev Alfred Trenerry Rev Fred Miller Rev Trevelyn White read scripture and an Easter program was announced for nearby churches. Police noted a man at the station pleaded for police to kill him after an earlier incident.
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Carolyn Llamilton
United Presbyterian Church
Alfred Trenerry
Fred Miller
Trevelyn White
Thomas Polk
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Gates Re-elected to Soil District Commission
Leslie Gates was re-elected to the three member soil conservation commission of Washington county. He will serve a two year term with the next election set for spring 1948. Carl T. Anderson and Joe Knotek were previous members elected for six and four year terms. About 800 county farmers cooperate with the district in 14 groups, all donors of time, aiding soil conservation.
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Bame
Soil Conservation District
Leslie Gates
Sail Conservation Office
Mr. Gates
Sail District
Carl T. Anderson
Joe Knotek
Labureau
Washington County
Held Re-dedication Service at Baptist Church
Members of the Baptist church and friends attended a full re dedication service at the church yesterday. Rev Alfred Trenerry led morning worship with a flute solo by Rhea Buck and a vocal by Catherine Little. Dr Walter Halbert preached.
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The
Baptist Church and Friends
Alfred Trenerry
Rhea Buck
Catherine Little
Walter P. Halbert
I[owa Baptist Convention
Geraldine Crone
Hen
Christ
Frank Sage
Des Moines
Norman Sage
Iowa City
S. W. Easter
Charles Murdock
Dave Benson
Marietta Workman
Trenerry
Halbert
Dies at Cedar Rapids as Cartwrights mourn
Russell Cartwright died after a heart attack Saturday night in a Cedar Rapids hospital. He was about 47. Funeral plans were not definite. Mrs Cartwright, long associated with Blanches Beauty Nook in Washington, is daughter of Veneil Spevacek of Kalona.
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Russell Cartwright
Cedar Rapids
Cartwrights
Cartwright
Washington
Planek Spevacek
Blanches
Tipton Board Seeks $10,000 Home for Teachers
Tipton Iowa April 8 The board of education works to address a housing shortage by shopping for a new apartment building costing not more than 10000. Voters authorized the purchase at a special election held Saturday. Difficulty in attracting teachers who are heads of families spurred the measure.
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Tipton
Iowa
Board of Education
Washington men search Towa river for drowned student
Forty men from Washington joined a river drag at Town City to locate John Rothlisberger, a university student and former bombardier, who drowned last week while canoeing. The effort, aided by four boats and university equipment, continued until rain halted progress with no success.
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Washington
Towa
John Rothlisberger
University
Army
Johnson County
City targets speeding with fines amid traffic law campaign
Wayne Edward Testroet was picked up by Washington city police for careless ariving and fined 25 dollars by Mayor R L Lytle. The action is part of a city campaign against speeding and other traffic violations on Washington streets.
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Wayne Edward Testroet
Washington City
R. L. Lytle
Washinton
Washington group takes over river project after days of work
After several days of work on the river, the crew handed the job to the Washington group yesterday, signaling a shift in supervision and execution.
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Washington Group
Committee Plans Vote On Tuesday
Eisenhower urged Congress to extend the draft warning that failing to prolong selective service would gamble with world peace. Senate and House Military Affairs committees prepare to vote on a one year extension as Senate sponsor Wilson proposes a six month plan with a draft moratorium awaiting Congress consent. Proposals also seek to bar 18 to 20 year olds from conscription and expand volunteer roles to avoid forced service.
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Washington
Upcen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate Military Affairs Committee
House Military Affairs Committee
Truman
Sheriff raids Floyd County club seizing five slot machines
Sheriff B F Atherton led a Frontier night club raid in Charles City Iowa to seize five slot machines. The raiding party included the sheriff the deputy and three police officers who signed the search warrant.
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Charles City
Iowa
Floyd County
B. F. Atherton
Frontier
Wave toll climbs to 115 in Hawaii disaster
Red Cross reports 15 more bodies found in Hilo after last week's Pacific tsunami. Hawaii islands worst hit as two days of seismic waves cause widespread devastation and loss of life.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Red Cross
Hilo
Pacific
Funeral services for Mrs Wilma Keating held at L A Jones
Funeral services for Mrs Wilma Keating were held Saturday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev T E White and Rev F W Eastwood officiating. Pallbearers included C DeLong John Owen Tom Dodd Charles Ragan Victor Massen and Charles Fretne. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Wilma Keating
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
T. E. White
F. W W. Eastwood
C. DeLong
John Owen
Tom Dodd
Charles Ragan
Victor Massen
Charles Fretne
Woodlawn Cemetery
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