Dewey and Roosevelt Lead in Illinois Nebraska Primaries
Illinois voters back President Roosevelt by nearly seven to one in the Democratic primary. Republican preference centers on Thomas E. Dewey with no opposition. Nebraska first district sees J Hyde Sweet win the GOP nomination with 57 percent. Charles Ro DaFoe trails Dem candidate. Governor Cochran defeats Burke for the Democratic senatorial nomination.
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Fullback Club Contributes Controversial Message Policy Request
The Journal received today a communication signed The Fullback Club. It says the paper should not publish controversial contributions unless the writers’ identities are established. It asks the writer to contact the Journal so the organization may receive the same courtesies as The Evening Journal’s Quarterback Club sponsored statement.
Chimney Fire at Plains School North of Town
A call to the Farmers Mutual fire truck sent John Custer to Plains School, six and a half miles north of Washington. The truck returned with no damage. a chimney burned out but the building did not catch fire.
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Colder Weather Forecast and Dry Winter Report
Des Moines reports expected cold with rain turning to snow tonight across Iowa with subfreezing temps by Friday. Weather expert Charles D. Reed cites 25 to 32 degree ranges by region and notes Iowa had one of the dryest winters on record, though surface moisture now sufficient for immediate needs.
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Mrs. Fannie Rowan 82 Dies in Ainsworth Events
Mrs. Fannie Row an 82 longtime Ainsworth resident dies at home after four weeks bedfast following a fall. She helped in church and community, member of Lincoln Street club, and funeral set at 2 o clock in Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church with burial in Ainsworth cemetery. born 1851 in Kentucky, married A M Rowan in 1871, moved to Iowa in 1883.
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Mary Palmer Clement
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Ralston Baldrige on Education Trends
About 125 parents attended the junior high school parents night replacing the PTA meeting. The program featured performances by the band chorus and brass sextet with dances and folk songs. After the show Supt. E. B. Ralston and A. E Baldrige led a discussion on modern education.
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A. E Baldrige
Gross in Race for Governor
Ub H. R. Gross, news commentator for radio station WHO, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He becomes the fifth Republican in the race alongside George A. Wilson Irving Knudson Harlan Riggs Bern Altman. Democratic efforts include State Senator Edward Breen of Fort Dodge expressing his entry.
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KR. L. Cochran
Edward R. Burke
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Des Moines
Ub H. R. Gross
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George A. Wilson
Irving Knudson
Jewell
State Highway Commission
Harlan Riggs
Bern Altman
Edward Breen
Fort Dodge
University of Iowa Hosts First Annual Non Competitive Music Festival
Iowa City will host a three day festival May 2 to 4 with about 8000 top Iowa high school musicians invited by the University of Iowa. Richard Crooks will headline a Thursday concert, followed by university chorus and bands on Friday and a Festival Group concert Saturday. Seminars, marching displays, baton twirling, and dinners accompany the events. Viola Simning returns from Columbus Junction after a weekend with June Goble.
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Britain Eyes Quick Blow as Eden Seeks Scandinavian Action
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said Britains invasion of Scandinavia could yield a quick strategic advantage against Germany. Stockholm reports claim Allied forces have captured Bergen and Trondheim while heavy fighting continues near Elverum as the Norwegian government operates from its provisional capital.
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Trondheim
German and Allied Forces Fight for North Sea Control
German and Allied forces clash over strategic North Sea control as naval and aerial battles unfold along the Norwegian coast. Germany admits losses of heavy cruiser Blücher and cruiser Karlsruhe, while Britain reports sinking several German vessels and bombing raids on Bergen.
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North Sea
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Karlsruhe
Great Britain
Natevik
Bergen
Annual Drive for Y W C A Members Set for April Dates
The annual Y W C A drive will run April 23 to 26 with Irene Yard E Dawson and Mrs Lester Orr on the committee. The drive will be held at homes as in previous years and the names of participating members will be announced next week.
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Irene Yard
E Dawson
Mra
Lester Orr
Y.W
United Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting Tonight
United Presbyterian members gather at the church for the annual meeting this evening. Reports for the year will be read, congregational officers installed and other business discussed after a 6:30 dinner, with the meeting slated to begin at 7:15.
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