Truman will renew drive to lower prices through moral pressure
President Truman plans a renewed moral pressure campaign to urge voluntary price cuts by firms of all sizes. The effort blends with a broader Justice Department anti trust push aimed at ending monopolistic practices in housing and other cost of living industries. Gasoline pricing probes extend in major markets as inquiry widens.
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Truman
White House
Justice Department
Los Angeles
Trum an economist argues against wage boosts in postwar era
Four economists say profits are at an all time high and production exceeds prewar levels both in quantity and value while national average income also peaks. They warn some use savings to cover high prices and a purchasing power gap risks a demand slump if production does not keep pace. Mr Trumar targets big industries seen as fixing prices long term.
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Trumar
Plan Rotary Club Programs for Year
Rotary club members discussed annual program goals with Dr. Fred E. Miller urging each member to host at least one event. He suggested topics from elected officers to welfare groups and trips. Miller noted no meeting next Monday for Labor Day and outlined Congressman Tom E Martin’s talk date. Patrolman Ivan Franklin explained the new town safety responsibility law taking effect soon.
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Fred E. Miller
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Tom E. Martin
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Public meeting announced on Sept 2 at court house
On October 1 an announcement was made for a public meeting scheduled Tuesday evening September 2 at o o clock at the court house. State officials will be present to explain in detail the new requirements. Guests listed include Ed Wenger of Salina Kansas Fay Corbin of Grant Iowa Carl Sylvester of Clinton Iowa and Danny Pence of Washington.
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Ed Wenger
Salina
Kansas
Fay Corbin
Grant
Iowa
Carl Sylvester
Clinton
Danny Pence
Washington
Long Journey Described as Endless Walking Quest
A piece imagines a traveler taking 30 years to walk every street and road in the land, calculating the time needed at an average walking speed and highlighting the vast scope of a nationwide route.
Climbing Boy Self Sets Fractured Arm in Denver
In Denver on August 26 a nine year old boy Richard Junk fell from a tree and kept climbing after setting his own fractured left arm. He wore a swollen arm for days and later went to a doctor for X rays.
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Denver
Richard Junk
Richard
Jeniece
Four New Police Cars Sold for Net Profit of 28 Cents
Council Bluffs Iowa police replaced four old patrol cars at a total cost of 5248.72 dollars while selling the old cars for 249. Gardiner reported a net profit of 0.28 dollars after the transactions. The city purchasing agent defended the market knowledge and approved the purchases amid public concern.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
End City
K. W Gardiner
Gardiner
Neckwear Provides Subtle Color for Child's Dress
A few unused neckties from the gentlemen of the house offer bright silk accents for piping a child's dress. The occasional tie can supply the desired touch of color without overpowering the garment.
Fatal motorcycle crash claims Iowa City rider
Donald Farrington age 20 of Iowa City died at University Hospital after a motorcycle he rode overturned on a downtown street when avoiding a car. The crash, causing the third traffic fatality in the city this year, occurred early today and left Farrington with a fractured skull.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Donald Farrington
University Hospital
Farrington
Women in Japan Numbers Rise as US Group Grows
About 700 American women are in Japan now and 1,300 more are expected eventually, reflecting expansion of the American presence and anticipated future arrivals.
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Japan
Iowa prison population shows slight rise study finds
ISU sociologist Dr. Walter A. Lunden reports a modest increase in Iowa inmates from 1946 to 1947 across Fort Madison Anamosa Rockwell City and Eldora facilities. He links higher crime rates to more commitments and notes England used parole and probation to curb prison growth.
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Ames
Iowa
Walter A. Lunden
Iowa State College
Lunden
Fort Madison
Anamosa Reformatory
Women's Reformatory
Rockwell City
England
United States
Rockwell City Reformatory
Cate
Anonymous Gift Sent To Washington Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Werner Lowry of Washington received an anonymous gift by mail consisting of two ten dollar bills and an unsigned letter stating the gift came from God and was meant to help them buy something they need or want. The Lowrys expressed gratitude to the unknown donor.
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Werner Lowry
Washington
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Fatally Injured in Tractor Accident at Waukon
Francis Gavin, 45, a farmer near Waukon Iowa, died after a tractor fell on him during threshing help to a neighbor. Final rites were planned today. he is survived by his wife and five children.
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Iowa
Francis Gavin
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