See Close Vote on Funds for Europe
Washington August 17 United Press House leaders expect votes to defeat bi partisan moves to trim the 1 45 billion arms aid program to friendly nations Debate open with Richards and Voys leading the attack No vote set today Norman Thomas testifies the end of the armament race is the only hope for peace while war danger is not immediate Cannon predicts funds tieup will be resolved as federal agencies run short of money Reorganization proposals from President Truman may win Senate approval later today
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United Press
Washington
House
James P. Richards
S. C
John M. Voys
Thomas
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Senate
John V. Sickle
Wabash, Ind
Senate Banking Committee
Cannon
Appropriations
Clarence Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
S Truman
Machinery Exhibit to Open at Junior Fair Next Monday
At a junior fair board meeting last evening a farm machinery show was added to the program for the upcoming show. Dealers will exhibit in the armory area with no exhibit fee. Gayle Cupp of Wellman, board chairman, will notify dealers. If successful this year, the exhibit may grow next year as part of the county achievement show.
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Armory
Gayle Cupp
Wellman
Veterans May Apply for War Insurance Dividend
Veterans may apply for a special dividend from National Service Life Insurance via forms at the Washington County Red Cross Chapter, 107% North Marion Avenue, starting August 29. Eligibility requires at least three months of coverage. amounts and payments will be determined by the Veterans Administration by year end. Do not contact the VA about dividends. visit the Red Cross office for forms and guidance.
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Veterans Administration
Washington County Red Cross
North
Marion Avenue
Winnie Belter
Red Cross
Grade School Girls Meet At YWCA Thursday Morning
The grade school girls are scheduled to meet at the YWCA on Thursday morning at 11 00 a m. The gathering aims to organize activities and discuss upcoming events.
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YWCA
Conesville Man Clarence E Nicholson Dies in Iowa City
Clarence E Nicholson 65 of Conesville died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a three week illness born March 6 1884 in Highland township He married Luella Swailes March 14 1905 Nicholson farmed in Washington and Louisa counties later worked in insurance since moving to Conesville in 1932 Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m Conesville Methodist Church with burial in Conesville Cemetery Survivors include widow son Glenn four grandchildren and several brothers and sisters Ralph Nicholson Elva Allbaugh Arthur Nicholson Cora Randolph Lee Nicholson
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Conesville
Clarence E. Nicholson
James
Anna Coon Nicholson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Highland Township
Luella Swailes
Nicholson
Washington County
Louisa County
Glenn
Harold
Alice Marie
Frances
Lois Nicholson
Ralph Nicholson
Elva Allbaugh
Washington
Arthur Nicholson
Cora Randolph
Muscatine
Lee Nicholson
Ainsworth
Conesville Methodist Church
Conesville Cemetery
Divorce Granted In Archer Lawsuit In Iowa Court
Judge R. G. Yoder granted a decree of divorce in the case Ardelly Archer versus Leslie George Archer. The plaintiff received custody of their 18 month old son Robert George Archer and the defendant was ordered to pay $25 monthly child support. An order changing the September term opening to Tuesday, Sept. 6 was issued, as Labor Day falls on Monday. Grand jury reports were set for Wednesday, Sept. 7. An order authorized Edwin Willcockson to prepare a transcript of shorthand notes from the 1914 Fetters hearing for use in the upcoming September term.
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R. G. Yoder
Ardelly Archer
Leslie George Archer
Robert George Archer
Grand Jury
Yoder
Edwin Willcockson
Oscar Fetters
Fetters
Willcockson
Sigourney
Anamosa Reformatory
E. Fk. Willcockson
Women’s Guild to Serve Ice Cream at St Paul’s Church
The Women's Guild of St Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Washington will offer home made ice cream cake and coffee this evening starting at seven in the recently redecorated dining room.
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Women's Guild of
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Washington
250 Girls of 4 H Clubs to Exhibit at Achievement Show
About 250 4H girls from 14 clubs will exhibit home furnishing entries at the Washington county achievement show August 22 to 24 in the armory. Entries include dresses, furniture refinishing, and decorative items with judging by Miss Wilda Busby.
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Washington County
Melvin Booth
Charles Johnson
Marys Lou Nyhard
Busby
Wilda Busby
Washington
Merle Eckels
Nicola and Harmon
Western Auto
Scott's Furniture
Bridges
Montgomery Ward
J. C. Penny
Chamberlin Sport Shop
Duncan's
Sordens
Kiple & de Prenger
McLellans Kleins Klothing Co
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
B and B
Harry Stacey
Richard Stephens
John Flading
Miss Busby
Maurice Crawford
Merle Beckels
Martha Gamon
Virginia Griggs
Lucla Bojka
Science Advances Cortisone Production Limits Hopeful Breakthrough
Government health experts report a faster method to produce cortisone from African plant seeds could boost supply and cut costs, though widespread availability remains years away. Current production from ox bile is slow, costly, and limited. Swiss researchers found a genetic ingredient in plant seeds enabling quicker synthesis. A U.S. scientific expedition is sent to pursue seed sources and scalability.
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Washington
Leonard A. Scheele
United States
Student plans hike with sack lunch
A student says they will bring a sack lunch and go on a hike. The note emphasizes simple outdoor activity and preparation.
Senate probes Maragon influence and molasses links in 1946 case
Senate investigators laid groundwork for possible indictment of John Maragon on perjury and tax evasion charges. Testimony tied Maragon to Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan and alleged threats to protect a client, Allied Molasses Co. of Perth Amboy. Records showed undeclared fees and limited progress in the molasses matter.
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Washington
Senate
John Maragon
Maragon
White House
Harry H. Vaughan
Vaughan
Karl E. Mundt
Allied Molasses Co
Perth Amboy
N. J
Agriculture Department
Polland
New York
Allred
Rogers
Schlitz Brewing Co
Joseph R. McCarthy
Department of Justice
Clyde KR. Hoey
Vaughn
Herbert C. Hathorn
Hathorn
Final score mixup in Washington Wilton Jet softball open finals
Reported result in the open tournament final incorrectly listed as 19 to 8. The correct scoring should be 10 to 8. The error affects the girls from Washington and Wilton Jet teams and the final game details.
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Washington
Aberdeen-Angus Field Day At Osceola Sees Honorary Member
The Iowa Southern Aberdeen-Angus association field day took place in Osceola on August 14. Judge J. C. Holbert of Washington served as judge and was made an honorary member. Guest speakers included Governor William Beard and J. C. Penny.
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Iowa
Urban shift in United States population from 1790 to 1940
The share of Americans in cities grew from 5 percent in 1790 to 35 percent by 1890 and nearly 57 percent by 1940, reflecting rapid urbanization over 150 years.
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United States
Wellman Man Hurt In Highway Collision
Duane L. Yoder, 22, of Wellman, is hospitalized in Iowa City with serious injuries after a collision on a county road near Wellman. He suffered a fractured skull and chest injuries when his car hit a vehicle driven by Francis Longwell, 49, who had only minor bruises. Reports also note Robert F. Libenguth, who lost an arm in a Riverside crash, is recovering and could leave hospital within ten days. Lyle J. Davis, facing an alleged intoxicated driving charge, had a preliminary hearing postponed.
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Duane L. Yoder
Wellman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Yoder
Francis Longwell
Robert F. Libenguth
Riverside
Lyle J. Davis
Brewer Reports on State Legion Meeting
Jay Brewer told Leon Beatty post last night the Des Moines state Legion convention was quiet and orderly. He praised the lawn memorial service at the state capitol and the Legion parade with an excellent drum and bugle corps. Ray Minick led discussion on business matters as watermelon was served. the post will run a refreshment stand at the fall celebration. The city park board thanked the Legion for two Sunset park slides that many children now enjoy.
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Jay Brewer
Des Moines
Leon Beatty
State Capitol
Buvle
Ray Minick
The
Legion
Sunset Park
Free Movie at State Theater for Children Friday
A free children's movie is set for 10 a m Friday at the State theater. Dale Booth of Booth and Horak shoe store announces cartoons selected for youths. The screening kicks off a special contest referenced elsewhere in the paper.
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State For Children
State Theater
Dale Booth
Booth and Horak Shoe Store
Begin Registering Friday for Study At Junior College
On Friday to Tuesday August 19 22 and 23 many young men and women around Washington will register at the Washington junior college For 1940s era readers the article notes strong enrollment prospects with 196 710 students in 1940 rising to over 500 000 by now It highlights subjects offered including science social studies French English engineering drawing mathematics elementary education psychology and more with junior colleges expanding to 652 nationwide including the canal zone.
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Washington
Washington Junior College
United States
Canal Zone
Iowa
Russians Build V-2 Base Network Pointed at West Europe
A German V-2 expert, now in western Germany, asserts Russia is constructing a network of V-2 rocket bases across eastern Europe aimed at western Europe. He reports access to files detailing plans for stationary and mobile bases with firing calculations, noting five single-battery bases completed and six three-battery bases under construction.
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West Germany
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Soviet Central Institute For
Moscow
Curtail Hog Shipments To Check Price Decline
Farmers curtailed hog shipments to curb a price drop of the kind seen yesterday with cuts up to 1.25 per hundred pounds. 43,100 hogs moved to 12 water markets versus 51,000 the prior week. Chicago prices opened steady while East St. Louis and Indianapolis showed small gains. Government experts predict further fall to support levels this fall amid a record spring pig crop and cheaper feed from a bumper corn harvest. Dun & Bradstreet’s wholesale food price index remained at 5.89 for the week ending August 1, indicating overall price stability for many foods.
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Chicago
East St. Louis
Indianapolis
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Iowa Traffic Toll Shows Increase This Year
Iowa toll reached 294 deaths by week end with 11 deaths last week, nine of them from vehicles leaving the road and one pedestrian fatality. The state reports 7,791 injuries this year, down nearly 1,000 from the same period last year.
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DBS Moiies
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Ohne
Weather IDA Iowa Des Moines Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with scattered thundershowers in extreme west tonight. Highs 85 to 90, lows around 60s, little temperature change. Light north winds this afternoon shifting to southeast about 10 mph Thursday, moderate humidity.
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Des Moines
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