Senate panel backs Knox for Navy chief amid confirmation race
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee voted 9 to 5 to recommend Col. Frank Knox of Chicago for secretary of the navy under Roosevelt. Stim son for secretary of war cleared 14 to 3 by the Military Affairs Committee. Absent Gillette did not vote. several isolationists oppose confirmations though chances look favorable.
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U.P
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
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Frank Knox
Chicago
Navy
Roosevelt
Knox
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Military Affairs Committee
Gillette
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Ellison D. Smith
South Carolina
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
Homer T. Bone
Washington
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Hiram Johnson
California
Iowa State University to Modernize Facilities for 1940 41
Iowa City Iowa The State University of Iowa will convert its physical education facilities to meet national defense needs during 1940 and 1941 Athletic Director E G Schroeder stated with emphasis on physical fitness The plan aims to expand training space modify equipment and improve endurance programs across the campus to prepare students for potential defense service.
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Iowa City
State University of Iowa
E. G. Schroeder
Dubuque Officer Dismissed Over Illinois Residency Rule
Policeman Verne White was fired by City Manager A A Rhomberg after the chief reported White lived south of East Dubuque Illinois, disqualifying him under city residency rules. The dismissal followed a written report from Chief Joe Strub.
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Dubuque
Verne White
A. A. Rhomberg
White
Illinois
Joe Strub
East Dubuque, Ii
Grant to Iowa for infantile paralysis orthopedic work
The National Infantile Paralysis Foundation awarded 8500 dollars to the State University of Iowa to continue orthopedic research and treatment for infantile paralysis victims.
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Iowa City
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
State University of
Iowa
Grinnell College President-Elect Visits Grinnell
Dr. Samuel N Stevens and Mrs. Stevens visited Grinnell for two days then plan a Chicago return. They will come back next Monday for several days to inspect the president's house and arrange moving into the end of July.
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Grinnell
Samuel N Stevens
Grinnell College
Stevens
Chicago
Drowning Tragedy At Fort Dodge Claims Local Child
Duane Gim eon seven son of Mr and Mrs Paul Gimson of Coalville drowned in an artificial pool near Fort Dodge Elwood Porter fourteen and a companion, unable to swim, narrowly escaped death while attempting to rescue Gim eon Porter was saved by Mrs Harlan Rogers who extended a long pole to reach him
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Duane Gimeon
Paul Gimson
Coalville
Elwood Porter
Gimeon
Porter
Harlan Rogers
Safety Council Urges Safe July 4 Observance
Des Moines safety council urges a cautious Fourth of July with three musts for crowds. Start early to avoid rushing on the roads, avoid overindulgence in exercise eating or sun exposure, and swim cautiously by not entering water overheated or alone and waiting an hour after eating.
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Des Moines
Town State Safety Council
Expense affidavits filed by five county candidates
By noon today five candidates filed expense affidavits with the county auditor for the June 3 primary. Stan Kiescy reported 84.17 for ads, cards, gasoline. Clarice I 62.08 for papers, printing, postage. Ned Morrow 57.31 for advertising. John Owen 14946 for automobile, cards, postage, ads, mimeo. Theodore H. Bailey 47.94 for advertising, gasoline, oil.
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Stan Kiescy
Clarice i
Ned Morrow
John Owen
Theodore H. Bailey
County boards appoint Neiswanger to soldiers' relief panel
The Washington county board of supervisors appointed C. A. Neiswanger as a member of the county soldiers relief commission replacing Harry Crone whose term expired. Other board members are Everette Burham and Clyde Putnam.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
C. A. Neiswanger
Harry Crone
Everette Burham
Clyde Putnam
Packard to Build Rolls-Royce Aircraft Engines
William S. Knudson announced that Packard Motor Company of Detroit will construct 3,000 Rolls-Royce airplane engines for the United States and 6,000 for Britain. The deal awaits approval by Packard's board of directors.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Williams
Knudson
National Defense Commission
Packard Motor Company of
Detroit
United States
Small Boy Dies After Brief Illness
Joe Miles Booth two and a half years old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Booth died at one o'clock this morning in St Mary's hospital Fort Madison after a very brief illness Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the L A Jones funeral home followed by burial in Elm Grove cemetery He was born Nov 28 1937 in Washington and the family moved to Pilot Grove Iowa in 1939 where Mr Booth is an agent for the Burlington railroad He was the only child in the home.
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Joe Miles Booth
Harold Booth
St. Mary's Hospital
Fort Madison
L. A. Jones Funeral
Elm Grove
Joe Miles
Booth
Pilot Grove
Iowa
Washington
Burlington Railway
Fourth of July Guests Of Mr and Mrs Negus
Mr and Mrs Ellis Negus entertain guests for Independence Day Mr and Mrs EE Zimmerman are visiting at Davenport to celebrate the holiday.
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Ellis Negus
EE. Zimmerman
Davenport
July 4 Observed as Journal Holiday
The Journal marks July Fourth as a paper holiday with a general cessation from business. Stores, public buildings, and other establishments will be closed to observe the nation's birthday.
Creosote Oil For Fighting Chineh Bugs Is On the Way
County Agent J. W Chandler announced the county will receive 3,300 gallons of creosote oil to aid Washington farmers against chineh bug migrations. The oil arrives late this week or early next and will be free from the federal government with a 1 cent per gallon local handling charge. Farmers should contact the Farm Bureau and bring their own containers or exchange drums.
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J. W Chandler
Washington County
Washington
Farm Bureau
Eerae
Olds
Rapid Paving Push In Washington City Limits
William Horrabin company crews push rapid paving on North Second Avenue north of the underpass. Concrete pours began Monday and at the current rate about two blocks of paving daily with a .67 mile goal in four to five working days. Pavers work long hours, keep tarpaulins wet, and maintain tools. completion ahead depends on weather.
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William Horrabin Company
Washington
North Second Avenue
Second Avenue
Marion Avenue
Thirty More Signups Needed for St Louis Dodger Cardian Trip
Ray Whitehead, chairman, says reservations for the July 21 St Louis trip to see a Brooklyn Dodgers and St Louis Cardinals doubleheader are short of the 150 needed for the special train. Last chance is Saturday night to sign up before tickets and park seats are held. The Burlington train from Washington departs at 5 am, arrives St Louis at noon, with a midnight return and a seven am Monday arrival back in Washington.
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Ray Whitehead
St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Ively
St. Louis Ball Park
Ed Simering
Washington
Martin Favors U S Defense Against European War
A Des Moines poll of Iowa's eleven congressmen shows unanimous opposition to entering the European war while backing strong national defense. Rep Thomas E. Martin of Iowa's first district says he opposes U S involvement and urges building defenses to keep the nation neutral. He notes the arms embargo lifting signaled un-neutral action and expresses hope for remaining out of war.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
Frank Miles
The
Iowa Legionaire
Thomas EK. Martin
Lowaity
United States
Verne Anderson Granted Bond After DUI Arrest
Verne Anderson was bound over to the grand jury by Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was released from custody after furnishing bonds of $500.
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Verne Anderson
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Air raids on Britain and Balkans roil war news
London reports German bombings over Britain with intense anti aircraft fire and civilian casualties including an old woman and her grandchild. Berlin cites raids on New castle and southern England while Romania’s turmoil unsettles Axis plans and Russian troops advance in Bessarabia.
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Britain
Holland
Royal Air Force
British Isles
Balkans
Romania
Russia
Europe
Howard Miller Elected Commander of Leos Beatty Post
Howard Miller was elected commander for the next year at the Leos Beatty American Legion post annual election held yesterday evening. Al Goddard became vice commander and the slate includes George Baker adjutant Russell Frink finance officer Cy Birka sergeant at arms W. Easter historian Harland Mead chaplain George Slosser publicity officer with Maynard Brown George Rudiger and Fred Downing named to the executive committee. The officers will be installed during the post fried chicken picnic on August 6 at Sunset Park. Delegates to the state Legion convention August 26 27 and 28 will be chosen at the August sixth meeting. Tom Swift and Claire Beatty of the Washington post are in the veterans hospital at Des Moines, while Helen Monroe of Los Angeles arrives Friday for an indefinite visit with her mother Mrs. Ethel Monroe and with Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lohrer.
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American Legion
Howard Miller
al Goddard
George Baker
Russell Frink
Cy Birka
W. Easter
Harland Mead
George Slosser
Maynard Brown
George Rudiger
Fred Downing
Leon Beatty Post
Sunset Park
State Legion Convention
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Post
Tom Swift
Claire Beatty
The
Washington Post
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Railway aims to improve trips with new sleeping car design
Chairman Whitehead says the railway will introduce a new type of sleeping car that can be converted into attractive accommodations, promising a better travel experience on upcoming trips.
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Whitehead
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