New Dealers Take Leadership in Move To Defeat Truman
In Philadelphia on July 15 the New Deal Democrats under ex-OF A chief Leon Henderson led the push against Truman as the Democratic National Convention nears. ADA lingers seeking Douglas’s nomination while anti-Truman forces retreat elsewhere. Johnston confirms support for Ike. Pennsylvania plans to back Truman with minor exceptions as the 74 convention votes loom.
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Truman
Philadelphia
OFA
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Americans For Democratic Action Executive Committee
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
James Roosevelt
California
Democratic National Committee
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Ike
Johnston
Douglas
Hubert H. Humphrey
Americans For Democratic Action
Pennsylvania
ADA
David Lawrence
Legions Offer Scholarships for Nurses Training
The local Legion Auxiliary announces a contest offering two $250 scholarships for girls pursuing nurses training. The Iowa Department of the Legion Auxiliary sponsors the program to address nurse shortages. Entrants must write a 600 word essay on Why I Want to Be a Nurse and submit by August 1, 1949. Washington residents should contact a local Auxiliary member for help compiling data.
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Legion Auxiliary
Iowa Department of the Legion Auxiliary
Washington
Washington Auxiliary
Weather Update Partly Cloudy With Scattered Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in the south tonight and east tomorrow. Continued warmth and humidity. Highs today 88 to 93, lows 64 to 70. Highs tomorrow around 87 to 92.
Summer School Starts Monday at Washington High
Plans for a six week summer program at Washington High School were finalized by Roy Minnis. Instructors Mrs. Paul Shearer and Harold Hazelett will guide students needing help in English or mathematics with a three oclock Monday start. Students not yet registered are urged to enroll promptly to gain credit and potential year grade improvement after passing an achievement test.
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Washington High School
Roy Minnis
Princmpad
Paul Shearer
Harold Hazelett
Minnis
State Department of Public Instruction
Move Mount Twain Room From Keokuk to New York Museum
A room in which Mark Twain lived and worked will be moved intact to a New York museum. The room sits in the Iowa State Insurance building in Keokuk, dating to the 1850s, and Twain wrote many of his early works there.
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Mark Twain
Keokuk
Iowa
New York Museum
Iowa State Insurance Company
Grain Shortage Seen Easing With Record Crops Expected
United Press reports grain traders believe the world shortage may end soon as USDA forecasts bumper crops in 1948. Corn output could reach 3.23 billion bushels and combined wheat and corn nearly 1.24 billion, with European harvests aiding relief. Meat supplies may rise next year as a result.
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United Press
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
America
Varied Activities of A. L. Bennett Promote Public Health Program
A. L. Bennett, public health engineer based at Washington County Health Unit, oversees eight counties including Washington, Keokuk, Johnson, Poweshiek, Tama, Benton, and Linn to ensure safe drinking water standards. He inspects proposed well plans, tests samples during digging, and ensures installation of pumping systems meets state specs to prevent contamination.
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A. L. Bennett
Bennett
Town
State Department of Health
Washington
Keokuk
Johnson
Poweshiek
Tama
Benton
Linn
Health Department
Vr Bennett
Ater
AL. Bennett
Prairie Flower Schoolhouse
Don Cave
Cave
Public Health Topics Covered in State Report
The excerpt lists topics from a state health program including water supplies sewerage disposal stream pollution swimming pools public camps and housing. It references collaboration with state and federal parks and other institutions and notes continued coverage on the next page.
Churchill cites Kremlin strife over policy in Berlin crisis
Churchill warned of internal disagreements within the Kremlin as he spoke in Woodford. He praised Bevin’s firm Berlin stance and warned that yielding on the blocade could spark a third world war. He argued Soviet leaders pursue personal power and that severe internal stresses likely exist.
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Woodford
Eng
Winston Churchill
Kremlinn
Bernest Bevin
Berlin
Kremlin
Memorial for John Oswalt 80 Taken by Death
John Alexander Oswalt 80 of 421 North Fourth Avenue died Friday evening at 7 o clock in Washington County Hospital after months of declining health He was born December 14 1867 in Henry County and lived in Wayland before moving to his sister s home 34 years ago A carpenter by trade he is survived by his sister Mrs Mary Johnson and many nieces and nephews Funeral services will be at 3 o clock at Sherman s Funeral Home with Rev Paul K Wells officiating Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery
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John Alexander Oswalt
North Pourth Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Sherman
Paul K. Wells
Elm Grove
Mr. Oswalt
Henry County
Ellis
Lucy Burgess Oswalt
Wayland
Mary Johnson
Plan Holt Services Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services for Ben G Holt, who died Friday morning in the Veterans hospital in Des Moines, are set for 2 30 Sunday afternoon at Jones funeral home. Rev Walter Smith will lead with military rites by V F W at the graveside. Burial follows at Kim Grove cemetery. V F W members will meet at 2 15 at the K C hall and attend in a body, with V F W auxiliary members joining at 2 o clock at the funeral home.
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Ben G Holt
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Jones Funeral Home
Walter Smith
V. Fr
O’cork
Legion members invite for slag and fish fry event
Officers of Leon Beatty post of the American Legion report an invitation to local Legionaires by the Columbus Junction post. The event is set for Monday July 12 at 3 PM with supper served 5 to 8 PM. Porcupines have been noted nibbling on dynamite for its salt content.
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Leon Beatty
The
American Legion
Columbus Junction Post
Mrs J Hopkins Rites At Grandville IN
Funeral services for Mrs Joel Hopkins 40 of Grandville Indiana were held July 4 at the Congregational church. She died July 2 in childbirth. Surviving are husband three sons and several Duvall siblings. She was active in church and civic affairs. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Duvall and daughters Mary and Ruth.
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Joel Hopkins
Grandville
West Chester
Cir Miquelon
Salix
Lawrences Montgomery
Parker
Dakota
Paul West
Hartshoro
William Rose
Lexington
Walter Duvall
Hopkins
Mary
Ruthe
Scout Board of Review to Meet for Advancement
The Boy Scout Board of Review will meet Monday evening July 12 at eight o'clock in the Baldrige and Bailey office to examine candidates for advancement.
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Boy Scout Board of Review
Baldrige and Bailey
Wayne Marshall Enlists in U S Army
Wayne Marshall, local high school sports star, has enlisted in the United States Army for three years and will depart for Davenport for physical exams Wednesday. Sgt Anson notes two others from the area have enlisted this week LeRoy McArtor and Carl Burke Burke reenlists in the Medical Corps with prior service and overseas duty in the Caribbean theater.
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Charles L. Anson
Army and
Air Force
Wayne Marshall
United States Army
Davenport
Wayne
Sgt
Anson
Ft Knox
Kentucky
LeRoy McArtor
Wellman
Air Forces
San Antonio
Texas
Carl Burke
Keota
Burke
Carribean
Marilyn Cook recounts first Washington trip highlights
Marilyn Cook of the Chamber of Commerce describes her inaugural visit to the nation’s capital as part of the Washington Monument Centennial celebration. She and her mother traveled by train, enjoyed Chicago sights, a dome car ride, and a Pullman overnight, noting scenic mountain views and initial impressions of Pittsburgh and the hotel stay.
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Marilyn
Marilyn Cook
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Monument
Washington, D. C
Max Cook
Washington
Chicago
George Gibbs
Billy de Wolfe
Marshall Fields
Pittsburgh
Hotel Raleigh
Israel Captures Lydda Air Port in Swift Palestine Landing Run
Israeli troops seized Lydda air port from Iraqi forces in a lightning operation at 9 am, the kingdom’s most vital Palestine landing field. The attack followed British withdrawal on May 16, as Bernadotte pressed for a 10 day truce while fighting continued from Dan to Beersheba. Tel Aviv faced multiple air raid alerts with limited damage reported.
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Tel Aviv
Lydda
Palestine
Israel
Folke Bernadotte
Sweden
All Palestine
United Nations
Bernadotte
Dan
Beersheba
Holy Land
Newcomer Wayne Edmundson Joins Washington County Farm Bureau
Wayne Edmundson has been named field man for the Washington County Farm Bureau. He assumed duties July 1, relocated with wife and two daughters to 107 North Avenue D from Keswick Iowa. A former farmer and general merchandise operator, he later worked in life insurance. His job focuses on helping farmers engage with Farm Bureau programs. Edmundson notes fishing as his main hobby.
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Wayne Edmundson
Washington County Farm Bureau
Washington
North Avenue
Edmundson
Keswick
Iowa
Farm Bureau
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New York
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Grandville, IN
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