Owan ka woman sues to ban teaching of evolution in Rapid City schools
Mrs. Frieda Overton, an unemployed Owanka schoolteacher with eighth grade schooling, seeks a temporary restraining order to halt use of 12 biology and science books in county and Rapid City schools. Defendants include Amos Groethe and E. B. Bergquist and the city board of education. She argues against atheistic evolution and is backed by lawyers Nels Quevli and Joseph McNamee. Her 14-year-old son Algon will start high school this fall.
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Rapid City
S. D
Frieda Overton
Owanka
Amos Groethe
E. B. Bergquist
Joseph McNamee
Outlook for Rain Says Poor for Next Two Weeks
H C S Thom of the Des Moines weather bureau warns that beneficial rain over the next two weeks is unlikely. Iowa crop and livestock officials say continued drought could cut corn production, with late planted corn producing little grain if rains do not come. Farmers remain wary, though economists say the drought is not as severe as 1934 or 1936 due to roughage supplies. Feeder cattle prices may stay high this fall, while other livestock trends are less certain.
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Ames
Iowa
H. C. S. Thom
Des Moines Weather Bureau
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa State College
Carl Malone
Herb Howell
Iowa Veterans Groups Hit Record Membership Across State
Iowa four major veterans organizations report a historic high with about 20,000 joiners in the last year, lifting total state membership to around 180,000 including roughly 129,000 World War II veterans. The American Legion leads with 116,554 members, VFW lists 53,000, Amvets near 10,000, and the American Veterans Committee a little over 1,000, as AVC expands across the west central region and plans a statewide drive.
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Des Moines
Iowa
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Veterans of World War II
Amvets
American Veterans Committee
AVC
Tas
Legion
the Legion
VFW
Amvet
The
West Central
Towa
Wisconsin
Muiineoia
Missouri
Nebraska
Ahe
South Dakota
State Adjutant General's Office
Ferguson Says Hughes Trying to Intimidate Committee
Senate war investigating panel faces sharp exchange as Homer Ferguson accuses Howard Hughes of contempt and attempted intimidation to derail the probe into Hughes wartime plane contracts. Hughes replies with questions about Brewster and Pan American and the hearing continues with claims of blackmail and favors.
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Ferguson
Hughes
Washington
Homer Ferguson
Howard Hughes
Senate
Michigan Republican
Sen. Ferguson
Gwen Brewster
Brewster
Hughe
Pan American Airways
Carl Bycir
Pan American
Owen Brewster
Trans-World Airlines
Juan Trippe
TWA
Pan-American
Senate War Investigating Committee
Whic
Mich
Mercures
Mayflower
Ferguson Hughes
Crss
Maine
Irewster
U. S
Elliott Roosevelt
Owen D. Brewster
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Young Roosevelt
Johnny Meyer
International Soundphoto
U S Farm Exports Seen At 4.1 Billion For 1947
The 1947 USDA estimate puts U S agricultural commodities exports at 4.1 billion dollars, up from 3.529 billion in 1946, with total cash income for farmers around 27 billion. Foreign demand financed by U S loans supports farm income, though loan gifts earmarked for foreign purchases are down 500 million from 1946. The bureau notes foreign buyers will likely sustain large food purchases.
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U. S
Trapshoot Sunday at Edwards Field Sponsored by Izaak Walton
A trapshoot will be held at Edwards field on Sunday August 19 sponsored by the Izaak Walton League. It is a 50 bird handicap event.
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Edwards Field
Izaak Walton League
Iowa to Suspend Licenses for Unpaid Damages Under New Law
Des Moines announces a safety rule requiring drivers involved in accidents with $50 or more damage to prove insurance or post a deposit with the public safety department. Beginning Oct. 1, violators including out of state drivers will face license suspension and recalls of registration plates. Public forum teams will tour Iowa counties to educate the public before enforcement starts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Alfred W. Kall
Public Safety
State Safety Department
Public Safety Department
Department
Des Moines Plans 1200 Parking Meters Start Up
Des Moines Aug 7 The city cleared the way for installing 1,200 parking meters after two men failed to post a $15,000 bond for a temporary injunction sought against Globe Machinery Co. The suit claimed bids were rejected and a council contract awarded for 95,000 dollars.
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Des Moines
Globe Machinery Co
George Miller
Harry Oppenheim
Cty Council
More beer and cigarette taxes rise in Iowa July
Des Moines reports show beer revenue at 281,813 in July, up 48,499 from June and 177,763 over July last year, driven by a doubled beer tax. Cigarette revenue reached 431,423, up 40,013 from June but 3,888 below July last year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Tax Commission
Two Men Fined for Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct
This morning Mayor G. E. Mace fined Claud Boarder and Earl Lambert $25 each for intoxication. Lambert paid an extra $5 for improper parking. Garney Curtis received a $15 fine for disorderly conduct.
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G. E. Mace
Claud Boarder
Earl Lambert
Lambert
Garney Curtis
Mace
Pageant Master For Celebration Begins His Work
W G Bassett of the John Rogers company in Fostoria Ohio arrives to plan the September festival pageant. He meets with festival chairmen and R H Rockhold to outline a large historical prelacle with revisions stressing right for Freedom through the United nations. Rehearsals start Monday. Bassett previously staged the Pella Tulip festival and Mt Vernon Missouri presentation and 25 year anniversary at Clairton Pt. He has led Rogers work for three and a half years.
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W. G. Bassett
John Rogers Company
Fostoria
Ohio
R. H. Rockhold
Rogers Company
Bassett
Washington
United Nations
Rogers
Lo Cal
Pella
District Nurses Meet Saturday At Washington Home
A district meeting of nurses from district No. 2 of Iowa takes place Saturday afternoon at the Washington nurses home. Hostesses include the Washington County Hospital Alumnae association and the Registered Nurses association of Washington county. Harriet Conklin of Fairfield, district president, will preside. A tea social hour follows the business session.
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Iowa
Washington Nurses Home
Washington County Hospital Alumnae Association
Registered Nurses Association of
Washington County
Harriet Conklin
Fairfield
Brinning Held on Drunken Driving Third Offense
Forrest Brinning of Brighton was bound over to the September term on a drunken driving charge after arraignment before Justice R. W. Fillmore. Bond set at 500 dollars. He previously served time for intoxicated driving in 1925 and 1929. Four similar cases pending for the September term amid rising arrests for drunken driving in Washington County.
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Forrest Brinning
Brighton
Justice of Peace
R. W. Fillmore
Grand
Brinning
Walter Kiesey
Harley Strater
Washington
John C. Owen
Fisher
Earl Fisher
Sheriff's Office
Heat Wave Eases as Humidity Hinders Relief Across Midwest
Heat kept temperatures around 100 in parts of Iowa Indiana and Illinois with humidity at 72 percent in Chicago delaying quick relief. The Weather Bureau forecast cooler days then a slight rise to mid 90s with scattered showers limited and no substantial rain expected for the next two weeks.
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Chicago
U. S. Weather Bureau
Indiana
Illinois
Minneapolis
Omaha
Detroit
Cleveland
Des Moines
Weathy
Burlington
Bloomfield
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Mason City
Oskaloosa
H. C. Gs. Thom
Tomorow
Fire destroys five thousand tons of newsprint in New York
A warehouse on the lower east side burned early today wiping out five thousand tons of newsprint owned by five New York newspapers. The paper, valued at 500000, pushed total damage to about 1000000. Ninety families fled their tenements as firemen battled the two hour blaze.
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New York
Lower East Side
Divorce Appeal Filed In Swift Vs Thomas In Iowa Supreme Court
The appellant Hattie L Swift has filed a printed record with the Iowa Supreme Court in her divorce appeal against Thomas Swift. The case stems from a district court ruling by Judge R G Yoder that a prior decree of divorce was invalid. The appeal targets the September term and will be assigned for hearing later.
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Supreme Court of Iowa
Hattie L. Swift
Thomas ©. Swift
R. G. Yoder
District Court
Supreme Court
Washington clothing store deal fails. Crandall car secured
A man pursued a Washington clothing store purchase for ten which proved unsatisfactory, on the same day he completed the Crandall car acquisition.
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Washington
Crandall
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ISC Animal Husbandman
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Ford
John S. Bugas
Richard T. Leonard
UAW
Mel B. Lindquist
Thomas Thompson
Ford Pension Plan
International
Ewster
F' Street
F Street
Arlington
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Elliott
Roosevelt
Meyer
Miller
Alden
Bill Crandall
Waterloo
Washington State Bank
United Press
Mercury
Midwest
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