Record Winter Cold Spell Is Breaking Up
The longest cold spell in 12 years began easing as a warm air mass moved across the north central states and forecast to reach the eastern states by tomorrow night. Forecasters warned relief would arrive unevenly with severe cold lingering in Ohio Des Moines and surrounding areas amid fuel oil shortages.
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Iowa congressmen to attend Lincoln Day luncheon
U S Senator George A Wilson and Iowa representatives Thomas E Martin and Karl M LeCompte will attend the Lincoln Day luncheon in Des Moines on February 9 where House Speaker Joseph W Martin will speak. Toastmaster will be Robert W Collesh with about 400 reservations from nearly 1 200 invites for the Republican rally.
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U. S
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Thomas E. Martin
Karl M. le Compte
House
Joseph W. Martin
Charles D. van Werden
Winterset
Robert W. Collesh
48th Annual Farm and Home Week Opens Feb 9 at Iowa State
Ames Iowa Jan 28 The 48th annual farm and home week will open February 9 at Iowa State College Officials reported Dr Joseph Ackerman president of the American country life association will speak at the general assembly The four day program features John L Strohm associate editor of Country Gentleman on the people behind the iron curtain and Dr Paul C Aebersold of the atomic energy commission on what atomic energy means to the farmer O V Wells chief of the bureau of agricultural economies will discuss American Agriculture Looks Ahead The note ends with a fact about William Howard Taft being the only U S President buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
One Dead in Four Iowa Fires Leave Homes Burned
Four major fires in Iowa late yesterday killed one person and destroyed seven buildings including Harper four structure loss due to overheated stove. Keota and Sigourney firefighters faced frozen hoses and dry wells while Brisk winds hindered efforts to save the business district.
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Bodies Pulled From Burning DC-3 Crash Near Fresno
Fresno dispatch reports a chartered DC-3 of Airline Transport Carriers carrying 33 aboard crashed 10:30 a.m. on January 28 near J Os Gatos Road. Ten bodies recovered so far. others feared in the blaze as fuel tanks exploded and the right wing collapsed.
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Ordnance Company Sets First Meeting After Lease Approval
Capt. William J Perdock of the 468th ordnance medium maintenance company announced the unit's first meeting will be held Thursday evening January 29 at the armory. Capt. John Ripp of Davenport will attend to answer questions about the regular army reserve.
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Michigan gas company asks industries to shut down to save fuel
The Michigan Consolidated Gas Company urged many industries including auto plants with about 600 workers to halt operations from tonight through Tuesday morning to conserve gas for homes amid a cold wave. President Henry Fink called the request voluntary, expecting 90 to 95 percent of firms to comply to safeguard public welfare. no assurance of Tuesday reversal was given.
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Harvey Funeral Services Set for Thursday in Letts
Funeral services for John Floyd Harvey longtime Washington resident who died Tuesday morning in West Des Moines will be held Thursday at 3 30 PM at Shermans Funeral Home Rev Fred E Miller will officiate Burial will be in Letts Ta cemetery
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Virginia Historic Sites Highlight Mount Vernon Monticello
Among points of historical interest in Virginia are Mount Vernon Monticello and Richmond showcasing notable landmarks.
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Mount Vernon
Monticello
Richmond
US transport missing after flight from Istres with six children
US air force officials announced the disappearance of a transport that departed Istres for Udine Italy carrying six children and three adults. A faint chance existed the plane may have landed somewhere from which the crew could not immediately contact authorities.
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Italy
Rainbow Girls Host Tea at Masonic Temple Tomorrow
The Rainbow Girls invite all Rainbow Girls and Eastern Stars to attend a tea tomorrow afternoon at 4 15 at the Masonic Temple. The worthy advisor will be the honored guest.
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Oil Leaders: California Louisiana Oklahoma Top US Producers
Four states lead US oil output with California Louisiana and Oklahoma at the forefront. The report highlights these states as the largest producers in the nation.
Gene Tucker Elected President of Washington Chamber of Commerce
Gene Tucker, a Tucker Chevrolet sales manager and longtime local business figure, was elected president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce at a board meeting and dinner at The Pines. Retiring president Downing aided the transition as new officers and board members were named and plans outlined for monthly meetings and biannual dinners.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
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Washington
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Dallas Chamberlin
Paul Shearer
Harold Johnson
Marion Swanson
Downing
L. & M. Garage Opens Riverside Firm by Blieu Family
Riverside news reports Lyle and Merle Blieu open L. and M. Garage in the former Pat's Garage building. They moved to a nearby residence with their families, and Mrs. Merle Blieu is the former Clover Luckey. A local card party at St. Mary's school hall drew parishioners for euchre and pinochle with Odelia Walsh and Jimmy Schneebelow notable winners.
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Iowa City
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Lone Tree
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Paul Scherrer
Melvin Havel
Cedar Rapids
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County Legion Meet Plans Finalized in Washington
Commander Charles Hotle of Leon Beatty post says county wide joint Legion and auxiliary meeting set for Thursday January 29 in Washington. Over 200 members and guests expected. Iowa department commander Paul Tornquist Davenport and state auxiliary president Mrs E Kathinka Hanson Decorah to speak. Dancing and bingo to follow the regular meeting.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
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Washington
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Davenport
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Decorah
Danneing
Will Pick Up Cans And Ashes Thursday
Washington residents with city sanitary department ash and can pickup must have trash ready Thursday morning. Officials urge curb or alley placement for efficient collection. Unpaid accounts will incur the regular fee. service is free to old age pensioners.
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False Alarm Fire Truck Responds To Call
A Washington fire truck was drawn out yesterday afternoon around 4 30 in response to a false alarm. The incident prompted local fire crews to stand ready without any actual emergency. The bank directors listed include Ivan H Cummings and George A Eglin among others. The officers chosen were Ivan H Cummings president George A Eglin vice president Francis Baschnagel cashier and Marie Schuoebelen bookkeeper.
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Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Riverside
George A. Eglin
Kalona
Ivan H. Cummings
R. H. Heitzman
R.T. Marner
Henry Frank
Marion Godlove
George Havel
Francis Baschnagel
Marie Schuoebelen
Republicans Attacked Knutson Tax Break in 1948 Bill
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee charged the Republican plan to cut income taxes by about 6.0 billion dollars risks the economy and national security. The minority report criticized the measure as fiscally reckless while Republicans argued it would raise living standards and possibly create a larger surplus after tax cuts.
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Ways and Means
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Harold Knutson
Minn
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No Change in Rail Service to Wellman
State commerce commission cancels hearing for Feb 6 on Rock Island request to alter service between Wellman and Montezuma. Railroad states no change is planned and current schedule will be kept.
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Stassen seeks name removal from New Hampshire ballot
Republican presidential hopeful Harold E. Stassen urged that his name be kept off the March 9 New Hampshire primary ballot. He said he would disassociate from any Stassen pledged candidate for the GOP convention and would back a favorable but uncommitted delegation. Stassen announced after meetings with leaders of the New Hampshire draft Eisenhower league.
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New Hampshire
Thomas FE. Dewey
New York
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State University to Award Large Midyear Degrees
Iowa City report states the State University of Iowa will hold a midyear commencement on Saturday January 31 awarding about 628 degrees. Washington County candidates include Martha Doreen Edna Louise Buree Frances L. Falk G N Washington Russel Ross PhD and Rosalind Marie VanDorn BA born Wellman.
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