Measure for Full Payment of Tax Up to Governor
Des Moines reports the Iowa House approved the senate tax bill 98 to 14, proposing half-rate collection for taxes due March 31 and full collection thereafter. Gov. Robert Blue may sign, veto, or let sit three days. observers expect it to become law without signature. The Morrissey amendment for temporary half-rate until a state surplus drops was defeated 75 to 50, a win for farm bureau and education groups backed by the bill.
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Des Moines
Rovert Blue
House
Bemuan
Bockwoldt
Davis
Duffy
Hedin
Hicklin
Long
Meyarlane
Neilsen
Pieper
Schweneel
Smith
Clayton
Tester
Nan Eaton
Madison
Bureau
Farm Bureau
Iowa Education Asociation
Gus iXuester
Griswold
Mrs Malin Stricken At Home In Early Sunday Evening
Mrs R H Malin of 111 South Avenue B became seriously ill Sunday evening, apparently from a stroke, and was not found until this morning when her home was broken into to reach her. She was taken to the county hospital in a warm oil heated house and her condition was not then regarded as critical.
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R. H. Malin
South Avenue
Britain Faces Rapid Spread of Fuel Crisis
London reports Britain barely holds in a fuel crisis that idled about 5 million workers. Blackouts may spread nationwide within three days as coal stocks remain low amid freezing weather. Churchill-led Conservatives attack the government over planning.
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London
Britain
Fuel Ministry
Winston Churchill
Study of Coffee Drinking in Pentagon Building
Washington February 11 UP senators investigate government cafeterias and canteens and note that 23 000 cups of coffee are consumed daily by workers in the war department pentagon building The aim is to determine how many cups are drunk on government time The panel also plans to study coffee and chat customs in other agencies and consider limiting eateries to meal times led by Sen Raymond E Baldwin chairman of the subcommittee
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Washington
War Department
Pentagon
Raymond E. Baldwin
Conn
Judge Ed Newellentee in Washington expected today
Her son in law Judge Ed Newell of Burlington was expected in Washington today.
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Ed Newell
Burlington
Washington
Aluminum Bridge Over Grasse River Massena NY
The first all aluminum bridge was built over the Grasse River at Massena New York, weighing 53,000 pounds.
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Grasse River
Massena
N. Y
Iowa House Rejects Senate Liquor Tax Amendment
Des Moines reports the Iowa House refused to concur with the Senate on the liquor revenue bill, backing down 90 to 9 and sending the measure back to the Senate. If the Senate declines to recede, a conference committee will be formed. The bill ties eight percent tax with five percent to cities and towns and three percent to counties.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Senate
House
Majority
Areh McFarlane
Waterloo
State Liquor Commission
Town Senate
Iowa
County Methodist Training School Opens This Thursday
The County Methodist Training School opens Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Washington county Methodist church. Rev. Robert Pinnell of Wellman directs the four week program with officers and teachers invited from all county churches. Courses cover church school administration, adult work, youth work, and children's work led by educators including Dr Fred Miter and Mrs M O McKenzie. Special speakers include Dr Walter Scheuermann and Dr C O Strohl with delegates invited from Lone Tree North Liberty Tiffin and Fort Madison areas.
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Washington County
Robert Pinnell
Wellman
Fred Miter
Washinston
Paul Shearer
Washington
M. O McKenzie
Kalona
Walter Scheuermann
Mt Pleasant
C. O. Strohl
Des Moines
5. C. Peterson
Ft. Madison
Senate Civil Committee Explores the Situation
The full Senate Civil Committee examines the situation amid unclear consequences. Officials assess potential impacts and seek clarification on relevant statutes and procedures. The inquiry focuses on accountability, timelines, and next steps for legislative action.
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Full
Senate Civil Committee
Birney and Waters Obtain Washington Marriage License
Robert Orville Birney and Helen Ann Waters of Path of Washington secured a marriage license at the courthouse today. In agricultural news, U.S. honey production on farms reached over 233 million pounds in 1945.
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Robert Orville Birney
Helen Ann Waters
Path of Washington
Court House
United States
School Vocalists Shine Before Large Washington Audience
Washington high school vocal groups under Boy White receive enthusiastic praise at a concert featuring choirs from the high school and junior college singers with Melvin Hill high school band instrumental numbers. The program included the Pastels and various sextets, plus encores and a grand mixed chorus finale.
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White
Cheing
Sen
Melvin Hill
Mr. Hill
Radio Promoters Speak at Tabernacle
Plans press forward for two missionary radio stations to reach half the world in the Far East. Far East Broadcasting Co. builds in Manila with directors Bob Bowman and John C. Broger appearing at the Christian Tabernacle to discuss "The Challenge of the Far East Today" at 7:39. Public invited.
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Far East
Far East Broadcasting Co
Manila
Bob Bowman
Haven of Rest
John C. Broger
U. S. Navy
Christian Tabernacle
Chorus soloists shine as curtain lifts for concert
Soloists Bill Frame and Bob Steele led numbers with accompanist Martha Young. Audiences praised the staging as the curtain pulled center stage and the virus groups appeared under footlights. The accompanists’ piano renditions impressed, and Director White listed the girls' glee club and mixed chorus members, including soprano Neda F Aston and others.
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Bill Frame
Bob Steele
Martha Young
Audie Ce
Girls’ Glee Club
White
Boy Scout Week Drive And New Troop In Washington
Washington marks National Boy Scout Week with a fund drive to support local Scouting work. A county district organization meeting was held with officers to be announced later, and a Cub Pack is to be organized at United Presbyterian Church. The drive is led by ministers with Rotary and Y’s Men aiding, aiming for at least 3000 dollars as the community response.
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Farm County
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Johnson
Iowa
United Presbyterian
U. P
Mail Gifts to Boy Scout Budget Drive
Citizens are urged to mail contributions to D. WK. Pence at the Gamble store. Pence serves on the fundraising committee and will ensure funds reach their objective. All supporters may participate and gifts of any amount are welcome.
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D. WK. Pence
Gamble
Scout Troop Growth Planned Across County This Week
County Scout officials report multiple new troops forming or planned in Washington Brighton Kalona Wellman and neighboring towns. Existing units include Brighton and Kalona troops sponsored by American Legion and Kalona Community club with named Scoutmasters. A United Presbyterian sponsorship for a city wide Cub Scout group is also described and a meeting at the United Presbyterian church is scheduled.
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George R. Gragg
IoWa City
Washington
Brighton
Kalona
American Legion
Ray van Zant
Herman L. Walker
Wellman
Rotary Club
Baptist Church
United Presbyterian Church
Soldiers in Sham Battle At Tel Aviv
British troops staged a sham battle through Tel Aviv as tension rose after the Irgun threat of violence. Martial law-like measures surrounded Jerusalem while soldiers moved in precise formation to designated positions amid warnings and a postponed execution.
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Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Holy
Hayarkon
Irgun Zvai Suemi
Dov Gruner
Kehoe Addresses Rotary on World Conditions and Secrets
Attorney L. J. Kehoe spoke to the Rotary club on world political conditions, urging the United States to keep scientific and military secrets, noting Russia does likewise. He warned against revealing our military dispositions and criticized excessive talk of atomic bomb developments. Rev. T. C. Polk was introduced as a new member, with guests Dean Hasty and Leo Stone.
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L. J. Kehoe
Rotary Club
Russia
United States
America
Kehoe
T. C. Polk
Dean Hasty
Leo. FE
Stone
Jury Inspects Schoonover Farm in Railway Damage Case
The jury in H J Schoonover vs Rock Island railroad toured the Schoonover Farm three and a half miles south of town to view the property. Evidence closed. attorneys to present final arguments after jurors return from the site visit. The suit seeks damages for use of farm land for right of way and a station on the Ainsworth Brighton cutoff.
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H J. Schoonover
Rock Island Railroad
Schoonover
Ainsworth-Brighton
Organization Meeting Encourages Cub Scout Involvement
Parents urged to cooperate with their youngsters at an organization meeting to promote Cub Scouts. The note emphasizes active parental support for onboarding and participation in Cub Scouting activities.
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H. G. Athenagoras
Truman
Constantine
International Soundphoto
Mrs. Malin
Pentagon Building
County Methodist Training School
Nation
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Kentucky
Lincolns
White House
Emancipator
Abraham Lincoln
Hardin County
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Springfield
John Wilkes Booth
Illinois
Washington High School
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Jesus
Neda F., Aston
Louise Barnes
Lorene Booth
Pat Brown
Pat Brower
Marie Davis
Carla Guwvther
Ester Gerdes
Barbara Godwin
Colleen Godwin
Julia Hauter
Ann Houck
Joyce Montgomery
Abigail Perez
Sheila Ross
Mary Stevens
Betty Tait
Joan Trojovsky
Dorothy Walker
Fred Miller
George Kerr
Tom Polk
Trevelyn White
Lee Holland
Er. Pence
Rotary
L. C Willits
Boy Scout
Schoonover Farm
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