Senate subcommittee votes 16 percent rent boost and decouples control
A senate banking subcommittee approved a 16 percent rent increase and extended controls to December 31, while proposing removal of rent oversight from OPA and leaving enforcement to courts. New construction and hotel rooms to be decontrolled. The measure passed 3 to 2 with three Republicans for and two Democrats against, but final passage remains uncertain pending full committee, both houses, and Truman's potential veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Senate Banking Subcommittee
Banking Committee
Truman
Congressional
Youth Admits He Set Four Fires at Major Store
Chicago report says 16 year old stock boy confessed to starting four fires at Marshall Field & Co damaging 150,900 dollars of goods. He blamed a frustration complex from being beaten in boyhood. fires began December 17 and occurred February 7 11 and 17 with store sprinkler systems stopping them and most damage from water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marshell Field & Co
Robert C. Smith
Smith
Washington state teachers band to tour Iowa towns
The Town State Teachers college concert band under director Myron E. Russell will undertake a nine town spring tour. The 75 piece ensemble opens March 5 in Eldore at 1 10 p m and travels to Audubon and Denison Odeboli and Ida Grove before visits to Rockwell City Towa Fats Hampton Sumner and other stops through March 41 providing special concerts across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Owa
Leslie Dunlap
Rosetta Vodicka
Charles Mayo
Phylis Galloway
Washington
Jaws
Town State Teachers College
Myron E. Russell
Iowa
Eldore
Audubon
Denison
Odeboli
I¢a Grove
Rockwell City
Towa Fats
Hampton
Sumner
Aged Folks Home Project Moves Forward in Monmouth Meeting
The IoWa and Illinois synodical commissions approved articles of incorporation for a United Presbyterian home for aged people in Washington this year. Officers include Kerr president Thompson vice president Simson secretary Stewart treasurer with two Monmouth and Aledo members. A $50,000 fundraising campaign will start, plus a $50,000 goal to finance the home. property transfer of Senator Brookhart residence on East Washington Street set for March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IoWa
Illinois
Synodical
United Presbyterian Home For
Washington
Monmouth, Jr
Iown
Paul Trey
Albia
Robert Stahmer
Ainsworth
Richard Stewart
George Kerr
Hinds
R. W. Thompson
C. G Lunan
Monmouth
John Simpson
Oak Park
Glenn S. Gilmore
Aledo
Tlineis
Lowa
Kerr
Thompson
Simson
Paul Troy
David Mc. Michael
Onmouth
Senator Brookhart
Treage
Washingcon Street
Truman to Speak at Jefferson Day Dinner
President Truman will deliver an important message to the American people in a Jefferson Day speech on April 5 the Democratic national Committee announced. He will address the Jefferson Day dinner in Washington and his remarks will be broadcast to Jefferson Day events nationwide and in U S territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman Willceiver
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Jeferson Davy
U. S. Territories
Winterset murder trial opens today
Town, Feb. 25. Testimony in the murder trial of Leonard Clark, 52, charged in the death of Charles Mleynek, 54, a farmer near Earlham, began today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterse
Town
Leonard Clark
Charles Mleynek
Earlham
Buffalo Teachers Strike Paralyzes Most Schools
Buffalo faced a major walkout as 2,400 teachers struck for higher wages. Only 21 of 98 public schools remained open with about 1,800 students attending. 63,000 stayed home. The Buffalo Teachers Federation sought state action while the Board of Education delayed negotiating. The dispute centers on a living wage and ongoing stalemate with Albany looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Board of Education
Buffalo Teachers Federation
Albany
Buffalo Board of Education
Federation
Orchestra to Play for Legion Dancing
A nine piece dance band will furnish music for dancing as the final part of the county Legion meeting at the Legion rooms in the city hall. Members of all Legion posts in Washington county and Legion Auxiliaries are invited. The main program features an address by Jesse W. Haleun Newton state commander of the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
County Auditor's Rooms
County Legion
Legion
Washington County
Jesse W. Haleun
Newton
Tag Day Nets 216 For Children's Home
Mrs. KR Arthur and Mrs. Bundy Bell led a tag day for the Iowa Children's Home Society of Des Moines. The event netted 216.87 after expenses, less than last year possibly due to cold weather. Over 30 girls contributed. top six earners and prize money donated by the Chamber of Commerce include Helen Beker 18.80, Lavonne Edwards 17.90, Margaret Biker 13.58, Maxine Crone 12.46, Darlene Custer 11.09, Patricia Breck 10.48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. &. Arther
Iowa Children’s Home Society of
Des Moines
Arthur
Bundy Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Helen Beker
Lavonne Edwards
Margaret Biker
Maxine Crone
Darlene Custer
Patricia Breck
Man pleads innocent in deadly home confrontation
Mlevynek, a widower, fatally wounded January 18 after an apparent knock at his back door. Clark, the estranged husband of Mlevynek’s housekeeper, faced a six man six woman jury. she was reported to have signed a confession blaming jealousy and drink, according to County Attorney Robert Fredericks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlevynek
Clark
Mleynek
Robert Fredericks
Hobby Show Planned for April at Armory
Kiengua chapter of the Izaak Walton league outlined plans for a two day Hobby Show to be held April 24 and 25 at the Armory. Committee heads were named including floor manager Hap Dubois entertainment Dr ACC Peterson commercial exhibits Harold Mangold and more. A small admission and exhibit charges were proposed along with enhanced prizes and lobby exhibits were sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiengua
Izaak Walton League
John Lemmon
Sports and Hobby Show
Armory
Hap Dubois
AC C. Peterson
Harold Mangold
Dallas
Wayne Chamberlin
Harold Jarvis
Hareh Bickford
Rodney Davis
Dan Wrindley
Herman Wagenknecht
Ray Whitehead
Robert Minick
Tau Horak
Internal Revenue Office Open Daily Through March 15
The internal revenue offices in the post office building will be open daily including Saturdays from March 4 through March 15 to help taxpayers file income tax returns. Taxpayers with income from sources other than sales may need additional guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Frank Crone Named Bankers Secretary At Iowa Meeting
At Burlington the annual meeting of the state bankers organization elected Frank Crone of the National Bank of Washington as secretary. Dale Kelley of Henry County Savings Bank was chosen group chairman as about 300 southeastern Iowa bankers attended this session.
Soil Conservation Meeting in Chicago Sets National Battle Front
Governing officials of the National Association of Soil Conservation meet in Chicago with 200 representatives to plan a national organization of soil and water district supervisors. They oversee 1 756 districts covering 945 million acres and 3 595 000 farms, aiming to expand methods to save soil and water resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Association of Soil Conservation
EE. C. McArthur
Gaffney
S. C
National Association
McArthur
National Organization of Soil and Water Conservation District
Radio Libertad in Buenos Aires Blows Up After Threats
Three employees of Radio Libertad left the studio minutes before a bomb exploded, following a hold up by five men who warned the house would blow up. Police reported no immediate details on casualties or motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Radio Libertad
Copy of 1945 Return Requested for Filing
A note states that parties should bring with them a copy of the return filed in 1945. The directive emphasizes presenting the 1945 document to complete the current filing or verification process.
School Election Set For March 10 In Washington IDS
Notices posted by Don Boyer announce the annual election for the independent school district of Washington. Voting will be Monday March 10 from noon to seven at the city hall. Two board seats are open with terms lasting three years. Incumbents Marion George and Marty Brumseyer’s terms expire. Frank Bostwick Richard Stewart and Henry Bailey holdover members. Nominations are due by Friday noon February 25 with no filings yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District of
Washington
Don Boyer
Board of Education
Marion George
Marty Brumseyer
Scoul
Frank Bostwick
Richard Stewart
Henry Bailey
Prison sentence for Shenandoah man in Deat h case
Blair Nebraska February 26 Orville W Jones of Omaha received a 10 year term in Nebraska state prison for robbery and death of James Esden of Shenandoah Iowa last December. He pleaded guilty to robbery after a second degree murder charge was dismissed. Esden’s body was found battered in a Fort Calhoun driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
St. Joseph
Esden
Question Driver In Death Of Newsboy
Des Moines. Harold C. Pickard, 27, was questioned by police about a fatal accident that killed 15 year old Ted Rydell, a Des Moines newsboy. The express truck Pickard drove skidded on a corner and overturned trapping Rydell beside the road. He said he did not know he had struck anyone until he freed himself from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harold C. Pickard
Ted Rydell
Express
Pickard
Young Rydell
Rydell
Major Baker and Kep Hart Lead Iowa Guard Unit Discharged
Washington headquarters company of the Iowa State Guard is discharged from state service tonight. Major George Baker and Captain Rodney Kephart receive promotion and will hold major and captain ranks on the inactive list for a year. Enlisted men are discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reatquarters
Iowa State Guard
George Baker
Rodney Kephart
Charles Ho Grahl
County road contracts let for Washington county routes
State highway commission, Ames, will award two farm to market road contracts after March 4 following county supervisors approval. Work covers 4.5 miles Havre to Crawfordsville and 4 miles Dublin to Talleyrand with culverts, grading, and surfacing. Low bids listed for each section by Schmidt & Henson Inc, Mickle & Ross Construction Co, and Don M. Hays, with Richards Construction noted for mainte nance cover aggregate bids in Jasper Polk and Warren-Lucas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Ames
Washington County
State Commission
Counts Board of Supervisors
Havre
Crawfordsville
Dublin
Talleyrand
Crawfornsville Road
Schmidt & Henson, Inc
Winfield
Mickle & Ross Construction Co
Newton
Sula
Lon M. Hays
Washington
Dublin Road
Schmidt & Hanson, Inc
Don M. Hays
Wash
Ington
Richards Construction Company
Maintesgance
Jasper
Polk
Warren-Lucus
Onlooker Recounts Event Details
A spectator described the incident and conveyed the sequence of actions observed. The account emphasizes what was seen and reported by the observer.
Iowa House Mirrors Battle Over Dry Beer Bill and Bonu s
Des Moines reports the Iowa House postponed action on the dry beer bill to March 11 while approving sending the $90 million soldier bonus bill to committee. The Senate blocked a move to table the liquor-by-the-drill bill as debates continue on liquor law reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House of Representatives
House
M. F. Hicklin
Wapello
von Row
Senate
J. K. Lynes
Plainfield
Frank Byers
Cedar Rapids
Judiciary 11
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philip B. Fleming
Office of Temporary Controls
Congress
OFA
Pocket
Washington, D. C
Cledo Brunetti
U. S
Jefferson
Winterset
Legion Dancing
Chamberlin Brothers
James Rector
W. A Erbe
Elepters
R. E. Arthur
State
Legislatus
Chicasgo
Board of Director
Internal Revenue Office
Frank Crone
Bankers
Newsboy
Major Baker
Kephart
Bill
Byers
Towa
Three Hills
Andrew Neilsen
Council Bluffs
Aeonautics
Commission
The
Aeronautics Commission
House Fish and Game Committee
Conservation Commission
Goose Lake
Greene County
Irving Long
R. Manchester
LeRoy Mercer
Iowa City
Arthur Jacobson
Waukian
George Faul
Senate Labor Committee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!