Congress Readies Bill Over 30 Goats in Washington
In Washington a House committee weighs a unique proposed bill to regulate goats in the District of Columbia after a resident keeps about 30 goats on a small property. Neighbors complain of smell, flies, and noise as officials consider a private remedy and note goats in city limits require regulation.
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Walter Beranek Receives M A Degree at University
Walter Beranek of Lockridge son of Mrs Albin Beranek earned his Master of Arts degree at the University of Iowa summer commencement held at the fieldhouse. Also earning a Bachelor of Laws was Robert Sodergren, formerly of the Hubert Kron home, at the same services. A baby boy weighing 8% pounds named Lee was born August 7 to Irving Boekelheide and Dr Priscilla Boekelheide at Mercy hospital. Lenore Rath of Des Moines is visiting here with her father Omar Rath at her grandmother Mrs Ann Rath's home. The Meeks family reunion in Iowa City park Sunday included Dean Luers John Veggy and families Fannie Meeks and Wayne Harrison and families of local residents. Rev George McLeod and Mrs McLeod with Elmer Meeks from Des Moines visited Mrs Fannie Meeks and attended the Godlove-Youngkin reunion in Athurst Town City park. Mr and Mrs Roger Phelps and family plan a trip to Leesburg Florida to visit Mrs Phelps' parents and return in September to resume their work at S U L I.
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Navys Host to Kansas Visitors in Riverside
Riverside news reports guests from Kansas at the Otto and Albert Navy homes. Frank Hruza and Mr and Mrs Alvin Whey with son left for Chicago to visit Dr and Mrs James W Wilson, then plan to visit a sister in Milton Iowa before returning to Iowa City for Mrs Wilson’s hospital observation.
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Singing in the Rain Event Delights Washington Community
The YW and YM sponsored a damp outdoor songfest at Sunset Park with community members applauding a lively night. Artemas Brown trusted the weather to hold, the event proceeded on schedule, and organizers thanked volunteers including Mrs. Trotter and Mrs. Baird.
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Boxcar Shortage Hits Northern Wheat Area Harvest
The Association of American Railroads warned northern railways will likely lack sufficient boxcars to haul Montana Dakota and Minnesota grain this harvest. AAR Korea front urgency cited by Rook Clark and Northwest Grain Transportation chairmen as delays persist. National Lumber Manufacturers boss Colgan links car shortage to war materials for Korea.
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Washington farm mutual fire truck back with city after dispute
After two and a half years of stalled talks Washington officials and Farmers Mutual directors settled a contract over the care and operation of the country truck. The five year pact keeps the truck at the city hall station and expands dispatch to country fires within the county.
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New fire truck to replace worn model in Keokuk county
A new fire truck costing about 8500 dollars will replace the 14 year old unit. The machine features high pressure equipment and a nozzle that breaks water into a fine spray to conserve scarce farm water. The Washington fire station will house the country apparatus after a signed contract and town officials consider building an east addition for more trucks and drying racks for hoses.
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Loyalty and Quiet Help: Key Journal Staffer Dies
This week the Journal mourns the loss of Mrs. Carl Hanecher a long time proofreader noted for meticulous accuracy and a kind cooperative spirit. Former colleagues recall her readiness to offer revisions and gentle corrections to writers and team members.
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Nickel import duty outlined for refined metal entering US
The text notes a 1 percent import duty on every pound of refined nickel shipped into the United States, though nickel mining is scarce within the 48 states.
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