Truman seeks additional disaster relief funds from Congress
President Truman asked Congress for a supplemental $1,000,000 for disaster relief to aid blizzard victims in the West. He noted only $50,000 remained of a $500,000 fund, with $150,000 previously spent on Columbia River flood relief and $800,000 allotted for blizzard damaged cattle and grain states. He cited Interior Department spending and plans to reimburse agencies, while Nebraska lawmakers pushed a separate $3,000,000 request.
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Washington
San
Truman
Congres
West
Columbia River
Mississippi River
Senate Interior Committee
Sen
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Interior Department
House
Nebraska
Philip Fleming
Bombei v Schafer trial postponed indefinitely in district court
The jury trial of Leonard J. Bombei and Genevieve Bombei versus Ira J. Schafer was halted when Judge Frank Bechly granted the plaintiff permission to amend and granted more time for the defense. The jury was dismissed and the case postponed likely until the next term, over a dispute on real estate bought by the defendant from the plaintiff. The U.S. government owns 315 typewriters for each typist on its payrolls.
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Leonard J. Bombei
Genevieve Bombei
Ira J. Schafer
Frank Bechly
Plainiff
Weather Affects Much of Iowa With Snow and Freezing Rain
Weather forecast for Des Moines and much of Iowa calls for a mix of snow sleet and freezing rain this afternoon and tonight, shifting to light snow flurries and colder conditions tomorrow. Blowing snow expected late tonight into tomorrow, with lows from zero to 5 above in the northwest and around 20 above southeast. Northwest may see two to five inches of snow accumulation. Temperatures here Wednesday: high 23, low 11.
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Des Moines
Towa
Hayliit Expands Fight to Save Starving Cattle Herd
Government rushes aid to 2,000,000 starving livestock on western ranges. Fleming allocates 175,000 to five states from Truman relief funds while a Senate vote nears on 750,000 more. Dozers and airlift crews move hay and supplies as deer and waterfowl face starvation.
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United Press
Federal Works
Philip B. Fleming
Nevada
Utah
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wycoming
Truman
Senate
Record Wheat Crop Possible
The Caill bulletin says winter wheat plantings could reach a new high with 61,000,000 acres showing favorable conditions. It notes a 3,000,000 acre rise in winter sowing and reports fall-sown grains in good to excellent condition, with Kansas and surrounding states at 82 percent normal. Global food per capita remains near pre war levels despite population growth.
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Minneapolis
Caixill Crop Bulletin
Wide Grain Company
Kan
Sas
Bulletin
Europe
Two Autos Damaged In Crash North Of West Chester
Two cars owned by Rev. George A. Koch of Washington and Morton Emde of West Chester were badly damaged in a crash four miles north of West Chester on highway 81 Wednesday evening at 7 30. Damage was estimated at 600 dollars according to Deputy Sheriff.
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Ewo
George A. Koch
Washington
Morton Emde
West Chester
Highway 81
Marie Shares In Dempsey Estate Probate Will
William J. Marie of Washington County and Mrs. Margar et M. Swift named principal beneficiaries and co executors under the will of Anna M. Dempsey widow of George S. Dempsey who died January 18 in Scott County The will was filed for probate in Scott County District Court Tuesday afternoon Special bequests include 1000 to the pastor of St Anthony church 500 to St Vincent's home and 2000 each to Nellie Alice Katherine Lucy Dempsey and Mrs Edna McNamara 1000 to Sister Mary Allison 500 to George J Marie Alfred M Marie and Mrs Frances M White
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William J. Marie
Washington County
Margaret M. Swift
Anna M. Dempsey
George S. Dempsey
Scott County
Marie
Swift
Dempsey
St. Anthony’ Church
St. Vincent's
Nellie
Alice
Katherine
Lucy Dempsey
Edna McNamar
Mary Allison
George J. Marie
Alfred
M. Marie
Frances M.white
Freezing Rains Widespread Across Midwest and South
Weather reports describe freezing rains and drizzle from southern Texas to Iowa with floods and swollen streams in the Midwest. Illinois and Indiana report dwindling food supplies as the Wabash floods cut roads, while refugees are housed in railway cars. Heavy snows hit New York, New England, and the far west faces cold, with livestock losses and evacuations in Illinois and Indiana.
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United Press
Texas
Iowa
Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
Griffin
Ind
New York State
New England
Ilinois
Handscaper Sons
Hazelton
Jane Tanner Rises to Second in March of Dimes Queen Contest
Sgt Charles L Anson reports late the high school vote count with Shirley Blattner leading at 1801 votes, Jane Tanner second with 1690, Louise Redlinger third, and other contenders. Voting closes January 31 1949 with prizes from local merchants and proceeds aiding polio children.
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Jane Tanner
Shirley Blattner
Sgt
Charles L. Anton
Miss Blattner
Miss Tanner
Louise Redlinger Allohird
Frances Miller
Arlene Knupp
Donna Patterson
Sgt. Anson
Weather Cancels Church Services Tonight
Rev. W. J. Stevens announced Christian Tabernacle services are cancelled tonight due to weather and will resume Saturday evening. Koren G. Robertson was called to investigate the Emde car crash after it was struck by Mr. Koefi parked beside a highway drive near West Chester. Mr. Koch did not see the parked car in time to avoid the collision.
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W. J. Stevens
The
Christian Tabernacle Today
Koren G. Robertson
Emde
Koefi
West Chester
Mr. Koch
County Hospital Again Approved by American College of Surgeons
Washington county hospital is the state’s sole county hospital to earn the American College of Surgeons approval in the annual awards. The 54 bed facility joins University Hospital Iowa City with 900 beds as among the recognized Iowa hospitals. Most approvals come from churches and community groups, with a few city and state sponsors.
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Washington County Hospital
American Call of Surgeons
10- Cal
National Organization of Surgeons
United States
College of Surgeons
University Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
Snowy Iowa Forecast Til Friday Cold Front Returns
Iowa weather officials warned of continued sleet and snow with mixed icy conditions across the state. Four inches of snow were forecast for northwest Iowa as temperatures dip to near zero to five above, rising to the 10 to 20 degree range in the southeast. The Highway Commission noted light sleet and rain coatings south of a line from Council Bluffs to Dubuque, dusting highways with a thin glaze.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Iowa
State’ Highway Commission
Council Bluffs
Boone
Waterloo
Dubuque
Mrs Engel 64 Dies After Illness at Grace Hill
Mrs Wesley Engel 64 of Grace Hill died Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness begun in December 1948. Funeral 10:30 Saturday at Jones funeral home with Rev Floyd Smith. burial Greenwood Cemetery Muscatine. Born May 3 1884 Murray Iowa to Willan Hamilton and Maria Downs. Survived by mother M C Downs, two stepdaughters, one stepson, granddaughter, two sisters, one brother.
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Wesley Engel
Grace Hill
Jones Funeral Home
Floyd Smith
Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine
Magle Verlee Downs Engel
Murray Iowa
Willan Hamilton
Maria C. Kendall Downs
Wilbur Chap
April
Washington County
Engel
M. C. Downs
Wapello
L. P. Guy
M. M. Gowey
Brighton
Joseph Engel
Ketchikan
Alaska
Maude Marsh
Elwood
Kansas
Merle Fitzsim
Prank Injury Sent Betty Schmidt Hart to Hospital
Seventh grade student Betty Schmidt Hart of Washington junior high was injured by a prank at school on Wednesday. Doctors said her concussion showed improvement and her condition was satisfactory at Washington County Hospital, with expected release soon. Betty is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudle Schmidt of 912 East Seventh Street.
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Betty Senmtat
Washington Junior High School
Washington County Hospital
Betty
Lone
Rudle Schmidt
East Seventh Street
Freezing Rain Halts Travel Around Washington Area
A mix of freezing rain and sleet moved through Washington and surrounding areas, slickening streets and sidewalks by noon. Forecast calls for colder weather and more snow Friday, limiting immediate relief for motorists.
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Washington
Timm Duroc Gilt Brings Top Price
John Knotek president of the Iowa State Duroc breeders association reported the top price of 365 dollars paid at the state gate for a gift consigned by Harold C. Timm of Muscatine. Fifty-seven gilts sold at an average of 187.50 dollars from 45 Iowa Duroc herds.
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John Knotek
Iowa State Duroc Breeders Association
Harold C. Timm
Muscatine
Iowa House Votes to Seat Munger in Sioux City Seat
The Iowa House approved 75 to 28 to let Robert Munger of Sioux City keep his Woodbury county seat after a contest by James Naughton. A separate tally effort dropped precinct 15 from the count, altering the margin. Governor Beardsley pitched a veteran bonus financing plan using state surplus and bonds, with tax relief options. Claude Thompson of Keota was sent to Ft. Madison for a one year term on a bad check charge after sentencing.
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DBS
Sioux City
Naughton
House
Gene Poston
Corydon
Munger
Ella Christensen
William 8. Beardsley
Beardsley
Ways and Means
Committee On Corporations
Foi Madison
Claude Thompson
Keota
Ft. Madison
Charles C. Snyder
Frank Beely
Thompson
Mt Pleasant Production Credit Annual Meet Held
Over 159 members and guests from multiple counties attended the 15th annual Mt Pleasant Production Credit association meeting in the Mt Pleasant Methodist church. The group reported its largest annual business in 1948 with over 1 700 000 dollars loaned to farm and livestock operations, as officers Dewey Phelps and Austin Heaton spoke on finances and debt.
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Washington
Henry
Var Buren
Jefferson, Lee
Louisa
Des Moines
Mt. Pleasant
Jeffrey
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
Dewey Phelps
Austin Heat Fon
Co-Op
Harry L. Wilkey
Town Werleyan College
Powerful GOP faction seeks to oust Hugh D. Scott Jr as chair
A strong faction of the Republican National Committee moved at an open meeting to declare the chairmanship vacant and replace Hugh D. Scott Jr. amid charges he disrupts the party for Gov. Dewey. Maryland's Jacob France urged action while Scott’s backers argued for unity and integrity.
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Hugh D. Scott
Pennsylvania
Republican National Committee
A. V. Shotwell
Nebraska
Omaha
GOP
International Soundphoto
Scott
Neb
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Thomas BE
Dewey
New York
Jacob France
Maryland
Harrison E. Spangler
Town
France
Dew
Tom Dew
Harry Sommer
Georgia
Agler
Sommers
Spangler
Carrol Reece
Tennessee
Crook
Ezra Whitla
Idaho
Whitla
Scout Leaders Plan National Week Observance in Washington
Roy Mites nis named publicity director for Washington Boy Scouts at a meeting of Scout leaders held at the Christian church. George Gragg Iowa City district scouting executive attended. A committee including Harlan Neuhart John Lemmon and John Reenblossom plus a Methodist troop representative was chosen to plan the annual dinner and will meet February 1.
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Roy Mitenis
Washington High School
Washington Boy Scouts
Christian Church
George Gragg
Iowa City
Harlan Neuhart
John Lemmon
John Reenblossom
Gloves Tourney Postponed By Weather
Sleet and rain in southeastern Town forced the postponement of the Main Corps league Golden Gloves boxing tournament for one week. Bouts rescheduled for Thursday evening February 3, announced Wayne Chamberlin. Hazardous highways could keep participants from other counties away. Harold E. Stassen, recently named president of the University of Pennsylvania, is the ninth University of Minnesota alumnus to head a college or university.
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Wayne Chamberlin
Harold E. Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
University of Minnesota
Funeral Shootout Joke Sparks Western Caper
A lighthearted item recalls a funeral in the wild west where two gunshots pierced the service. The Undertaker slips out and returns whispering he has both funerals. Report notes the gag ends with a punchline. Contribute. Bob Bushek
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Bob Bushek
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