Excise Tax Extension Approved By House Ways Panel
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a one year extension of wartime excise taxes on liquor jewelry and similar items. The measure would delay rate reductions set for July 1 and could raise up to 1.5 million dollars annually. Chairman Harold Knutson aims for swift floor action with unanimous consent toward Senate consideration.
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Ways and Means
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Treasury
Harold Knutson
Minn
Churchill launches bid for a united Europe in Britain
Winston Churchill leads a 23 member committee of political religious and intellectual leaders in a campaign to unite Europe. The group plans public meetings in Britain and to invite similar bodies from other nations to confer on common action. Allies include Leopold Amery Earl Russell Walter Layton W R Matthews Edward Ellis and David Maxwell Fyfe. The move aims to end European political and ideological divisions though the spokesman cautions it is not anti Soviet or anti American. The USSR is not expected to join despite hopes for friendly relations.
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India
Earl (Portland
Soviet Union
Four Die in Eastern Hotel Fire in Watertown
Four persons were burned to death and at least three others injured seriously when a fire destroyed a large section of the Grey Stone hotel in Watertown New York. Police said the blaze broke out shortly after midnight and spread rapidly.
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N. Y
Greystone
Proposed Iowa school aid bill ready for assembly
Des Moines reports a proposed general state aid of 8.6 million dollars for all public schools will be presented to both house and senate committees next week. It would use an average daily attendance basis for distribution and adds to the existing state aid program. The Iowa Education Association backs higher totals including 15 million dollars in state aid and supports expanding aid for transportation and handicapped education.
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Eitirer House
Funeral Monday for John Libe Killed in Crash
John W. Libe 74 of southwest of Washington was killed when his car hit a truck on highway No 1 near McLaughlin hill. Funeral at 2 pm Monday at Sherman’s funeral home with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Libe long-time local resident, Presbyterian, survived by wife two daughters son and several relatives.
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Aang Louisa (Benz) Libe
Effie K. Miller
Dorothy Libe
Oskaloosa
I. W. Shenefelt
Lawrence W. Libe
Frank Mayhew
Ed Libe
Roy A. Libe
Carrollton
Robert
Donald Libe
Elizabeth Ingham
Christina Smith
Fred .\. Libe
Legislative Battle Over Governor Blue's Inaugural Reform Plan
Des Moines Jan 17. A bitter legislative fight looms as Gov Robert Blue pushes sweeping administrative reforms including abolishing the board of control and the interim committee. Leaders differ on retention of the interim panel and on a four year term for officials, sparking early tensions ahead of next week's session.
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Robert Blue
Board of Control
A. H. Avery
Spener
Card of Control
Kuester
Gus Kuester
Griswold
Iowa
Rapid destruction topples second and third floors
A sweeping collapse tore through a structure as the second and third floors gave way. Emergency crews arrived as debris blocked exits and residents evacuated under police direction. No injuries reported at this time.
Ten Washington county tenant purchase families prosper
Ten Washington county tenant purchase families reported an average gross income of 6868 for the year. They spent 3215 on family living, 3096 on farm operating, and 978 on capital goods for farm and home. Meat milk eggs and produce grown at home cut cash living costs by 564 per family.
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Washington County
Larry Malls
Mally
Army Navy Unification Plan Reaches Compromise
Washington January 17 officials said the new unification plan for the armed services will not cut immediate costs and may raise expenses briefly. The plan, approved by President Truman, centers on a single official directing all services without a merged department, with Navy land aviation and Marines spared. Congress must approve.
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Man Injured by Train Near Brighton in Lethal Accident
Ov ar Miller of Blair Wisconsin was found along the M and St. L railroad track after the local passed through Brighton. He suffered a mangled right leg and was taken to Washington county hospital where amputation was reported likely. Miller said he worked for a railroad gang. An extra gang had been sent to Brighton but officials had no list of workers. Miller appeared aged 40 to 45 and was poorly clothed with no money.
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Comprehensive Aid Items Listed in Community Ledger
The document itemizes all relief provisions including food clothing and medical care. It enumerates support services and donations recorded for residents in need, detailing categories of assistance and the organizations coordinating delivery. It emphasizes basic needs coverage and cooperative response across local agencies.
Farmers Invited to Washington Chamber Meeting
The Washington Chamber of Commerce invites farmers to a Farmers Night at the Jan. 23 meeting at the Y. A dinner at 6:80 will follow a business session during which three board members are to be elected. Dave Livingston, noted Midwest speaker and farmer, will address the gathering. Ten county participants from last year’s corn yield contest will be guests. Tickets go on sale next Monday under the Big Days committee led by Clarence Logan, with Lee Holland as program chair.
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Iowa Highway Death Toll Hits 519 in 1946 Record
Official safety report shows Iowa's 1946 road fatalities at 519, up 153 from 1945. Only six of 99 counties had no fatal accidents, with Polk county recording 27 deaths and Scott 23. Projections suggest nearly 20,500 highway accidents for the year, near 1941's high.
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Iowa
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Dickinson
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Chamber of Commerce Tickets Offer to Farmers Guests
The article notes a push for members to buy tickets for themselves and at least one farmer guest. Those not seen by the committee may obtain tickets at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Y building.
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Chamber of Commercce
Arnall Ousted as Talmadge Seizes Georgia Governorship
In Atlanta, Governor Arnall is banished from the state capital as Herman Talmadge completes his takeover. Arnall denounces opponents as hoodlums, retreats to his law office, and is barred from his tabled chair in the rotunda. Talmadge plans press briefings while Charles Redwine handles state accounts.
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Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Atlanta
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See
Charles D. Redwine
Talmadge
Eight Killed in Wreck on Coast
In Lerdo California the Southern Pacific Owl crash from San Francisco to Los Angeles after a broken rail left eight dead and about 40 injured. Victims were removed from tangled wreckage fifteen miles northwest of Bakersfield as injured were taken to Mercy and Kern General hospitals. One section of the train toppled, cars spilling like jack straws.
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Mercy
Kern General Hospitals
Jacek Straws
Southern Pacific
Traffic Toll Rising In February Fatalities Report
Woodbury 19 and Black Haws 17 are cited in collision fatalities. Overall motor vehicle crashes killed 161 people and 119 pedestrians died after being struck. February was the worst month with 44 highway deaths, while September led annual totals with 523. December 1945 showed 45 deaths, down 14 from the prior month.
Woodrow Wilson Urges Firm Will to Lead World Affairs
In his final public address Woodrow Wilson urged that world affairs be set straight only through the firmest and most determined display of will to lead and ensure right prevails.
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