Acheson denies Hiss as assistant ties in Senate hearing
Senate Foreign Relations Committee hears Dean Acheson defend his conduct and deny Alger Hiss was his assistant. Acheson says Hiss remains a friend and that Donald Hiss served him loyally, while noting he approved a 90 million dollar 1946 Poland loan as acting secretary of state.
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Dean Acheson
Roger Hiss
State Department
Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hies
Donald
Alger Hiss
Hiss Brothers
Berle
Hiss
Poland
U. S
Odom Wings Way Across Pacific
Capt. William P. Odom reported reaching three quarters of the Honolulu to New York solo flight across the Pacific. He was 650 miles from the U.S. mainland and about 1,815 miles from Honolulu with head winds delaying his 5,200 mile journey. Rescue planes from McChord Field escorted plans for the final 500 miles as a precaution.
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San Francisco
William P. Odom
Honolulu
New York
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Odom
U. S
Seattle
Wash
Waikiki
Internal Revenue Office in Post Office Building
A note states the Internal Revenue Service office is located in the post office building. Further details about hours or services are not provided in the readable text.
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The
Internal Revenue Office
Post Office Building
Pine Ridge relief plea as 9,000 snowbound seek aid
Superintendent Clyde Powers appeals to authorities for food medical aid and doctors for the Pine Ridge reservation where about 9,000 Indians face shortages after 10 days of severe weather. Rescue crews press to clear roads and restore supplies while a dysentery threat grows.
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South Dakota
Pine Ridge Reservation
Prairie State
Mississippi River
Clyde Powers
Powers
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Marengo Lectures Show Adults Can Understand Atoms
An Iowa Marengo series of six weekly down to earth atomic science lectures, supervised by University of Iowa education professor Hew Roberts, suggests adults can understand atoms and may spark a nationwide program to welcome the atom age without fear.
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Iowa City
Marengo
University of Iowa
University
Tax help center in Washington extended through March 15
In Washington the tax help center will stay open daily through March 15 with Saturday closures to assist taxpayers in filing their returns and provide guidance on filing.
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Washington
Drunken driving bond set for James M. McKenna
James M. McKenna of Kinros had a $1,000 bond renewed after being indicted by the Washington county grand jury. He is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and faces mandatory jail time if convicted a third time. He was arrested December 1, 1948, by Sheriff H. M. Putnam and bound over after a preliminary hearing. McKenna has prior convictions for the same charge in Keokuk and Washington counties.
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James M. McKenna
Kinros
Washington County
Grand Jury
Charles C. Snyder
Loren Robertson
Evans Names Republican Committee Chairs in Iowa Senate
Des Moines reports Lt. Gov. Kenneth Evans assigned 35 senate committee chairmen all Republicans. J Ken dall Lynes of Plainfield heads the pivotal appropriations committee, with J C Colburn of Harlan leading Ways and Means and Alden L. Doud of Douds Town heading the first judiciary section. Lynes backed Beardsley and endorsed a tax stabilization fund within the general revenue fund.
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Des Moines
Kenneth Evans
Senate
J. Kendall Lynes
Plainfield
William S. Beardsley
Appropriations
J. C. Colburn
Harlan
Judiciary Committee
Alden L. Doud
Douds
Town
Lynes
Beardsley
State General Revenue Fund
Marengo experiment tests layman understanding of atomic science
Experts from other university departments aided in a program designed to test the layman’s ability to grasp atomic science. The course simplified intricate workings to familiar everyday references and drew in businessmen, farmers, tradesmen, and professionals enrolled in Marengo’s adult education classes.
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Marengo
Roberts
Land freed from animal feed to grow food since 1928
Since 1928 more than 55,000,000 acres of cropland have shifted from feed for horses and mules to producing food and fiber for humans.
Red mites on fruit trees simple detection
To tell whether red mites are on your fruit trees rub the undersides of a few leaves on white paper. If red streaks are visible the infestation may be active and warrant treatment.
Farm Service Clinics Begin at Iowa State Employment Office
Beginning Thursday afternoon January 20 and each Thursday thereafter, Farm Clinics will be held at the Iowa State Employment Service, 208 West Washington Street, Washington. Mrs Permelia RR Lay, in charge, invites farmers seeking workers and farm workers seeking jobs to attend these clinics to connect for the coming season.
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West
Washington Street
Washington
Permelia RR. Lay
Dunnington to Speak at Community Forum Series
Dr. Lewis L. Deliington of the First Methodist Church in Iowa City will address the second Community Forum tonight at eight in the high school auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Washington Rotary Club and three other civic groups, features Dr. Fred K. Miller presiding. Tickets are $1.00 plus tax, with 50 cent admission. Osincup's drug store and the YMCA sell passes for the four-part series over the next three months.
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First Methodist Church
Iowa City
Washington Rotary Club
Fred K. Miller
Dr. Dunningtons Church
University of Iowa
Osincup
YMCA
Record beef supply faces spring rise in choice steaks
The Agriculture Department reports a spike in grain-fed cattle boosting the number of choice steaks for this spring and early summer. Total beef supplies may shrink while overall meat totals stay near last year due to higher hog production offsetting beef declines. Cattle on feed January 1 reached 4,548,000, 19 percent above last year, with the prior record 4,448,000 in 1948.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Beardsley Urges Iowa to Remove Food Tax and Redesign Financing
Iowa Governor Beardsley urged the legislature to remove the 2 percent sales tax on food, overhaul taxes and government, and boost road, school aid, and conservation funding. He proposed partially financing an $85 million World War II veterans bonus from the state surplus, with a fiscal cushion via a tax stabilizing reserve. He outlined broader reforms including a consolidated labor department, improved school funding, and a non political natural resources council.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William 8. Beardsley
Department of Labor and Industry
Labor Department
Industrial Commission
Board of Education
Council of Natural Resources
Board of Control
Bhowa
Basic Skills Tests Planned in County
Lester B. Krabill announces the annual Town Every Pupil basic skills test for sixth to eighth graders across Washington county rural and town schools on Monday January 17 and Tuesday January 18. Tests run 9 am to 4 pm with each pupil bringing two pencils and lunch.
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Lester B. Krabill
Washington County
County Democrats Plan Victory Dinner
County Democrats plan a victory dinner Thursday January 29 in Washington. The Washington county democratic dinner will begin at seven pm at the Knights of Pythias hall. Coffee is provided and attendees may contribute if unable to bring food. A program will precede dancing, and contact details are available from committee chair S W Kasier.
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Truman
Washington County
Knights of Pythas
Washington
S. W. Kas‘er
Democratic Central Committee
Iowa Weather: Fair Tonight Then Increasing Clouds
Forecast for Des Moines calls for fair conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness on Friday. Highs near 32 to 38 today, with lows around 15 to 20 tonight. Friday’s high expected 28 to 32. Regional reading shows Wednesday with a 32 high and 23 low.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hoover Commission Warns Congress On Government Disorganization
The Hoover Commission told Congress the nation pays heavily for executive branch disorganization. It cites rising federal employment, bloated agencies, and growing debt, urging new presidential reorganization powers with safeguards and possible legislative action to overhaul government administration.
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Hoover Commission
Congress
Washington
Senate
Kenneth McKellar
Tenn
House
Sam Rayburn
Tex
Herbert Hoover
McKellar
Rayburn
March of Dimes Drive Opens in Washington County
Charles L. Anson, county director, announced the March of Dimes campaign begins tomorrow. Coin boxes will be in local businesses and a house to house canvass is planned. Schools join the appeal and advance contributions exceed 3500 dollars. Individuals and groups may mail or bring gifts to the March of Dimes post office building in Washington.
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Charles L. Anson
Washington County
Sgt. Anson
Post Office
Washington
Baptist Men to Meet for Dinner and Parsonage Work
Members of the Baptist church Men’s Fellowship will meet tonight at 6:30 for dinner, then move to the church parsonage to continue preparations for a new minister. Woodrow Crone announced the gathering and Clyde Kelley will handle the meal.
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Men's Fellowship
the Baptist Church
Woodrow Crone
Clyde Kelley
Carpenter's Local Union 1398 to Meet Tonight
Members of the carpenter's local union No. 1398 will meet tonight at the hall. The meeting is called for 7:30 o'clock.
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Carpenter’s Local Union No. 1398
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