Iowa City plans big postwar social on February 16
The State University of Iowa central party committee approves a gradual reconversion to peacetime campus life and schedules a large dance party for February 16. Frankie Masters’ orchestra is signed and canvassers have urged civilian men students to back university social activities, with a budget double the wartime level.
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Iowa City
Lne
Central Party Committee
State University of Iowa
Frankie Masters
Popcorn Tops Des Moines Price Violation List
Des Moines district price panels checked 2,133 grocery stores in December and found 114 selling popcorn above the 15 cent per pound ceiling. Officials noted the legal price for raw material remains 15 cents in most areas.
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Des Moines
OPA
Praises Perry Scouts For Service to Sailors
A Wilmington Delaware woman Mrs Ralph J Boyer writes praising Perry Boy Scouts for meeting trains and giving books and magazines to servicemen. She says her sailor husband appreciated the gesture and the materials, noting the Scouts refused payment.
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Perry
Boy Scouts
Wilmington
Del
Jetter
Ralph J. Boyer
One Woman Veterinarian To Attend Convention
DES MOINES a young Omaha Nebraska veterinarian Dr Louise Sehreger 23 is the only woman at the flora association convention She demonstrates a sulfa pill for a sick horse and urges women to learn all aspects of veterinary work to qualify for state board certification She is a bacteriologist in Omaha labs.
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Des Moines
Louise Sehreger
Omaha
Neb
Flora Association
Nazi Claim Sinking Six Allied Ships
The German DNE news agency reported that U boats in the Atlantic torpedoed and sank six allied merchant ships totaling 43,900 tons and two large destroyers. The dispatch said three large tankers en route to England and the continent were among the losses.
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London
DNE
Atlantic
England
Continent
Yanks Plan To Restore Clark Field Near Manila
American forces push within 40 miles of Manila after capturing Clark Field the western Pacifics key air base. MacArthur announced the field’s capture on his 65th birthday as air operations prepare for intensified strikes against Japanese bases along the China coast.
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Yanks
Clark Field
Manila
Western
Pacific
China Coast
Sao Tang Pao
East China Sea
Shanghai
Pacific Fleet
Adm
William S. Halsey
3Rd Fleet
Ryukyu Islands
Lyon
Ft. Stotsenburg
Manila Bay
Douglas MacArthur
Readjusting Job Faces Veterans In Civilian Life
Iowa City report by Dr. Robert Sears says millions of veterans face gradual reintegration after war. He notes regimentation harms self sense and civilian adaptation, with veterans often restless and changing goals. Families should provide quiet, respectful space for veterans to talk when ready.
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Iowa City
Robert Rh. Sears
University of Iowa
Sears
Dr Nomland Speaks to Washington County Medical Society
The Washington County Medical Society held a dinner meeting at the Nurses Home. After a seven o'clock meal, President Dr W L Alcorn led a short gathering and introduced Dr Reuban Nomland, skin disease professor at State University College of Medicine, as the evening speaker.
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Washington County Medical Society
W. L. Alcorn
Reuban Nomland
College of Medicine
State Univer
S. U. S. Cast to Give An Old Chinese Play
A cast of about thirty works on Lady Precious Stream an old Chinese play to be shown at the University of Iowa theater February 19 and 20. Prof. Vance Morton directs the production with leads Margaret Rowland Dayton Ohio and Willis Otto Rock Island.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Vance Morton
Department of Speech and Dramatic Art
University
Margaret Rowland
Dayton
Willis Otto
Rock Island
Dairy Production Up in Association in Iowa
In December the 15,931 cows tested by Iowa dairy herd improvement associations produced an average 24.8 pounds of butterfat per cow, up from 23.9. Hilton Boynton notes 541 cows were removed, 121 for low production, 182 for dairy use, the rest for disease and other reasons. Palo Alto association led with 30.5 pounds butterfat and 822 pounds milk per cow, followed by Humboldt Webster and Hikador Monona Fayette associations.
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Ames
Iowa
Trowa
Hilton Boynton
Town State College
Palo Alito Association
Humboldt-Webster
Hikador- Monona
Early Breeding of Heifers Is Better
Ames Iowa January 26 A dairyman from Iowa State College Dwight Espe says breeding dairy heifers at 15 months yields better returns than waiting to 21 months. He notes earlier breeders start producing and repaying feed by 24 months and that normal growth to 15 months avoids stunting while pregnancy promotes growth. He emphasizes continued good feeding through calving.
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Ames
Iowa
Dwight Espe
Iowa State College
Leifers
Espe
Dermatology Lecture Illustrated by Dr Nomland at Iowa
Dr Nomland presented an illustrated lecture on skin diseases and treatments at the University of Iowa, sharing insights on diagnosis and care. The talk aimed to educate attendees about common dermatological conditions and practical treatment options.
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Sity
Iowa
Nomland
Businessmen urge hearings on Wallace nomination
A group of over 100 business leaders led by Andrew J. Higgins J Lewis Reynolds and James H. McGill asked Senate Commerce Committee chairman Josiah Bailey for extended hearings on the George bill to separate lending operations from the department They want due hearing before any vote on the Wallace nomination and the bill today proceeds to a committee vote
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Washington, D.C
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Commerce
Senate Committee
George
Department
New Orleans
Andrew J. Higgins
J. Lewis Reynolds
Reynolds Metal
James H. McGill
McGill Manufacturing Co
Wired Committee
Josiah W. Bailey Democrat
North Carolina
Outlook on Farm Supplies in the New Year
Ames Iowa reports from Iowa State College indicate the farm supply outlook for the year is mixed. Fewer new farm machines are expected despite a similar production plan, as manufacturers lag behind. Surplus war stocks move to farms and several items rise in availability while copper wire and containers face shortages.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Calving Timing and Heifer Feeding Duration
The text notes delaying calving until a heifer reaches a set age extends feeding by about six months before she begins milk production. This approach increases pre milking maintenance costs and alters his herd management timeline.
Russians Break Through Toward Berlin On Oder Line
Soviet armored columns pushed from Poznan area toward the German border and Berlin's approaches. Other Red Army forces hit the Oder defenses from the south as German reports say Poznan outskirts and Frankfurt positions faced heavy attacks along a 90 mile front toward Berlin.
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London
Berlin
Red Army
Oder
Transocean
Poznan
Germany
Brandenburg
Silesia
Oder River
Mrs. T. W. Seaberry and Daughter Die in Fire
Ernest Seaberry of West Chester received a message from his brother T. W. Seaberry of Hardin Montana stating that his home burned and his wife and youngest daughter about 13 years old perished. Seaberry grew up in West Chester, taught in rural Washington county schools, then farmed in Canada before moving to Hardin a few years ago.
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Ernest Seaberry
West Chester
T. W. Seaberry
Hardin, Mont
Mr. Seaberry
Washington County
Canada
Pharmacy Study to Draw War Vets
Iowa City reports Dean R. A. Kuever of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy expects many veterans to return to study after the war. He notes over 225 veterans are enrolled, with five in pharmacy, and believes the GI Bill and VRA will attract additional veterans to the profession.
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Iowa City
Armed Services
R. A. Kuever
University of Iowa Pharmacy College
Veterans Rehabilitation Administration
Congregation to Burn Mortgage at Special Service
The Church of Christ congregation will burn the mortgage on its church property at a Sunday service starting 2 30 PM. Dr J A Dillinger state secretary of the Christian churches of Iowa will be guest speaker. Former pastors Vernon Carter and Claude Breidenthal plan to attend and take part. A noon basket dinner follows the morning worship. Pleasant Hill Christian church will join in the day's services.
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Gation
J. A. Dillinger
The
Christian Churches of Iowa
Vernon Carter
Marion
Claude Breidenthal
Vinton
Church of Christ
Thomas Polk
Scheurman Addresses Methodist Men on Religion Crisis
Dr. Walter Scheurman district superintendent for the Methodist Burlington district told about seventy five Men’s Club members that a crisis in religion exists and redemption starts at home not overseas. He warned culture and faith are off center as Germany once was seen as culture’s heart and urged a careful turn upward. Dinner followed at 6:30, ration tokens required, hosted by church ladies.
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Walter Scheurman
Methodist
Buriington
Methodist Church
Germany
L. A. Jones
Presi
College Freshman Class Starts Sept. 24
Kuever noted the college will begin its next freshman class on September 24, marking the entry timeline for new students.
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Kuever
Red Army thrust into German border area east of Berlin
Soviet forces drove armored spearheads into the area east of Berlin and captured four rail towns as they pressed into East Prussia. Moscow reports said Zhukov’s army outflanked Poznań while Berlin broadcasts claimed the sweep west of Poznań reached Brandenburg near Berlin.
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London
Red Army
Berlin
East Prussia
Moscow
Gregory K. Zhukov
Poznan
Brandenburg
Germany
Hospital Year 1944 Busy in Washington County
At the Washington County hospital staff meeting, a 1944 report showed 1099 patient admissions and 280 births. Total treatment days reached 11 145, with 46 patients on the busiest day and 18 on the quietest. The average stay was 7.8 days, and 173 major and 474 minor operations occurred along with 314 X ray patients and 4874 laboratory examinations.
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Washington County Hospital
Mrs Clifford Flynn Visits in Riverside
Riverside publication notes Mrs Clifford Flynn visiting the home of her parents in law Mr and Mrs Clair Flynn after moving from Massachusetts. Ensign Flynn serves aboard a ship and she will reside with her parents in Des Moines during his absence. Other local moves include Clifford Olson family relocating to Spencer Iowa and George Gase undergoing an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital Iowa City last week.
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Riverside
Clifford Flynn
Inlaw
Clair B. Flynn
Massachussetts
Ensign Flynn
Flynn
Charles Leonard
Des Moines
Cliford Olson
James Birka
Spencer
Iowa
George Gase
John Gass
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Wags elects secretary at Men’s club meeting
The Men’s club meeting featured presiding official and group singing led by Herbert Osincup with Beverly Brown on piano. Mr Osincup was elected secretary of the club.
Allied Push Breaks German Offensive In Alsace Front
American 7th Army restores lines in northern Alsace and drives Germans back across the Moder on a 20 mile front west of Haguenau. Lt Gen Patch reports heavy German losses as joint American French forces reach Houssen north of Kolmar while Hodges advances in the Siegfried line corridor. British 2nd Army enlarges springboard with 2000 yard push erasing additional German bridgeheads west of the Roer.
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Paris
Alsace
Moder
7Th Army
Alexander M. Patch
Houssen
Kolmar
Courtney H. Hodges
Siegfried
Ardennes
Ludwig Sertorius
Berlin
Sai
102Nd
9Th Army
Roer River
Cologne
Wurm
Linnich
Brachelen
Germany
2Nd
Rhineland
Linnleh
Roer
Grabben
Haloven
Dremmen
Horst
Norm
Roven
Malmedy
Belgium
Sure
Luxembourg
Fight on Closed Shop Issue Faces House Action
Washington January 26 UP The House Rules Committee planned action next week on proposed work or else legislation but a strong fight was expected to add an anti closed shop amendment. Acting chairman Eugene Cox and Howard W. Smith indicated the party would push to defeat the measure even if the plant were closed to union labor.
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Washington
B.C
House Rules Committee
House
Eugene KE. Cox
Demu
Georgia
Howard W
Virginia
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Higgins
Reynolds
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