Dodgers remain atop pennant race with Lefty Hatten gem
Lefty Joe Hatten held the Boston Braves to two hits over a complete game shutout after a week on the bench. Brooklyn manager Burt Shotton still has not started Ralph Branca, Rex Barney, or Carl Erskine in any rotation.
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Major League Game Postponed Cleveland at Chicago
A scheduled Major League baseball game between Cleveland and Chicago was postponed. No new date announced.
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Births Report at Hospital Names Parents and Times
Births today list Mr and Mrs Cecil Long Washington with a daughter at 3 25 a m and Mr and Mrs John McCona nell Washington with a son at 19 19 a m Sheila Hotle West Chester Er nest Salladay Washington Mrs Oscar Collett Washington Mrs Clarence Work Ainsworth.
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Sites Named For Iowa High School Baseball Sectionals
The Iowa high school athletic association announced 128 sectional baseball sites and pairings for 708 teams. Sectionals start May 1 with district tours May 13, leading to sub state May 20 and the state finals May 20 at Mason City. Crawfordsville and Wayland host matchups with specific pairings and finals set for May 5.
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Kalona Cancer Drive Workers Plan Canvass
Mrs. C. W. Beckman and Mrs. W. H. Bar num were named co chairmen of Kalona’s annual cancer fund drive. A large team including Marie Jackson and many others will conduct a house to house canvass of Kalona's business and residential areas to raise funds.
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Ora Boone
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Harold Peterseim
Ford Skola
Ray Brenneman
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Lyle Ivy
Gordon Engstrom Jr
Laurence Jones
Milburn Krabill
Vernon Weaver
Kimbal Gates
Donald Smith
Gecko Lizard Uses Long Tongue to Clean Eyes
The gecko lizard folds its unusually long tongue to wipe and wash its eyes. This remarkable feature helps keep its vision clear while navigating its habitat.
House Defeated on Spending Bill Cut
Washington lawmakers failed to trim the 1951 omnibus appropriation bill as the House economy bloc admitted defeat after eight days of efforts. Rep. John Taber urged settling for a final roll call on economy, noting only $8.7 million cut and about $76 million added so far with potential later changes.
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Kalona Students Reach State Music Contest
Kalona schools earned three first place ratings at Centerville in the state large groups and sub state small groups and solo contest. Boys glee club, Dorothy Shimon soprano soloist, and George Fry bass clarinet soloist will compete at Perry in May. Directed by Mrs. Jay Hanson.
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Paula Thomassen Hosts Cheerful Bluebirds Meeting
The Cheerful Bluebirds met after school at Paula Thomassen's home for a business gathering. Each girl shared a good deed from the past week, and plans were made to perform a good deed weekly. Games and refreshments followed, hosted by Paula with co-hostess Sandra Robertson. Guests included Toni and Pammie Thomassen.
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Committee Approves Excise Tax Reduction Plan
A federal committee approves a proposal to cut excise taxes aiming to ease costs for consumers and businesses. The move could affect pricing on goods tied to excise levies and alter revenue projections for the agency.
House Ways and Means Approves Additional Tax Cuts
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved extra excise tax cuts totaling 240 million dollars, bringing the overall amount of cuts approved to an unspecified prior total.
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Truman urged $190 million cap on item cuts in report
The president recommended keeping reductions on specified items to $190 million. Committee action signaled tax committees are willing to exceed the president’s target and press for larger savings beyond $190 million.
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Proposal to cap total excise tax cuts at 695 million
A plan proposes holding the total excise tax reductions to 695 million dollars. Details specify a ceiling on tax relief, targeting overall fiscal impact while outlining mechanisms to enforce the cap.
Marine John Adams Fought in 1778 Sea Engagement
The record notes John Adams, also known as Captain John Adams, a Marine who served as a marine and participated in a sea engagement in 1778 during the American Revolution.
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