Congress races to adjourn after hectic day in session
In Washington on July 26 congress rushed toward adjournment finishing a wool price support bill then tackling five appropriations measures. Leaders predicted more work would finish tonight. Tauber claimed Republicans saved the nation 4.423 billion dollars while critics charged an “economy record” was poor. The vote included ending government controls on installment buying, likely vetoed by President Truman.
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Washington
Congress
John Taber
House Appropriations Committee
Clarence Cannon
White House
Truman
House
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie A Peterson in Olds
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Peterson home in Olds with Rev Russell Ellinger in charge and Mrs Arnold Lindeen as soloist. Burial followed at Swedesburg cemetery with pallbearers Earl Miller Albert Barquest Elmore Erickson Lloyd Jacobson Oscar [name cut]
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Peterson
Minnie A. Peterson
Olds
Russell Ellinger
Arnold Lindeen
Swedesburg
Earl Miller
Albert Barquest
Elmore Erickson
Lloyd Jacobson
Oscar
Hawaii poised for 49th state status after Senate vote
After 47 years a favorable Senate vote could grant Hawaii statehood. The House approved 196 to 133 amid debate on population mix. Hawaii became a territory in 1900. Oklahoma 1907. New Mexico and Arizona 1912. The accompanying diagram shows the main Hawaiian islands.
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Hawaii
U.S. Senate
House
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Drunken Driving Convictions Jump Nearly Double in Iowa
DES MOINES July 26 UP Convictions for drunken driving rose about 100 percent in the first six months of this year versus 1946, with 1 124 licenses revoked for intoxicated driving compared to 580 the prior January to July.
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Des Moines
Department of Public Safety
Clarence Shirer
Driver's Licensing Bureau
S. N. Jespersen
Highway Patrol
Iowa
Shirer
Judge Yoder Signs Probate Orders in Court Session
Judge R G Yoder of Sigourney held a brief district court session at the courthouse yesterday. He focused mainly on probate orders and planned to return to Washington Friday, August 1.
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R. G. Yoder
Sigourney
Court House
Washington
Waters and Hoyle Obtain Washington Marriage License
John L Waters and Lois Juanita Hoyle both of Washington obtained a marriage license this morning at the courthouse.
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John L. Waters
Lois Juanita Hoyle
Washington
Court House
Reclamation Bill Signed by Truman
President Truman signed the interior appropriations bill totaling 194.6 million dollars for fiscal 1948. Funds covered Western reclamation projects Indian care and geological and mining research with major allocations to Missouri River, Columbia River, Colorado Big Thompson, Central Valley, and Davis Dam projects. Bonneville and Indian health programs received substantial support.
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Washington
Truman
Interior
Department
Senate
Bureau of Reclamation
Missouri River Basin
Columbia Basin
Colorado Big Thompson
Central Valley Project
Davis Dam
Bonneville
North Northwest
Geological Survey
Schuylkill Haven
Tearless onion developed by UC professor in California
Davis California July 26 An almost tearless onion has been developed to ease onion chopping. Dr Glen N Mavis professor at the University of California college of agriculture announced the successful production of the smiling onion California hybrid red No 1 described as exceedingly mild with an extraordinarily sweet flavor and is especially suited for table use.
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Davis
Calif
Glen N. Mavis
University of California College of Agriculture
California
Coal trucker dies in crossing crash at Rathbun Iowa
In Rathbun Iowa, July 26, a Centerville coal trucker LeRoy Harbour 26 was killed and his brother Fred 31 was critically injured when a train struck their east bound freight truck at a crossing. The collision happened as the truck failed to stop for the locomotive. It was the second deadly crash in Appanoose County this year.
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Rathbun
Iowa
Centerville
LeRoy Harbour
Fred
Appanese
Lincoln Papers Revealed Today by Washington Historians
Lincoln papers opened to public for first time reveal patient efforts to avert war. Experts appraised 18 354 items from May 1 1838 to April 14 1835, noting rich military and personal details but no major revisions to history. The Library of Congress released a cautious appraisal of the collection stored since 1929 by Robert Todd Lincoln's will.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Library of Congress
Robert Toda Lincoln
Tearless onions myth busted by expert
An expert explains no onion is completely tearless and still flavorful because volatile sulphur compounds cause tears and contribute to the sharp taste. The discussion notes these compounds are essential for the onion’s bite and aroma.
Unification Bill Signed On Airplane by Truman
President Truman signed the armed forces unification bill aboard his plane before flying to Missouri. He nominated James Forrestal as the first secretary of defense with cabinet rank, to oversee army navy and air force under separate secretaries. An executive order established a central intelligence agency with civilian or military director and prohibited internal security authority. The measure also creates a war council staff and a munitions board.
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Washington
Truman
Armed Forces
Missouri
James Forrestal
Navy
Defense
Forrestal
Army
Air
Senate
Carl Loeffler
National Airport
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Loeffleur
Leslie L. Biffle
Harry C. Burke
White House
Kenneth C. Royall
War
W. Stuart Symington
Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
Congress
War Council
Munitions Board
Research and Development Board
Williams College: oldest US institution of higher learning
Williams College, founded in 1693, is highlighted as the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The note underscores its long history and venerable status in American education.
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The
College of Williams and Mary
United States
Drum Corps to Highlight Washington County Fall Festival
The Washington county fall festival will feature the Iowa City Moose lodge drum and bugle corps, a national champion group of 68 school aged members. Plans include a horse show, a firemen sponsored dance, and abundant music with bands from local towns. A historical pageant will be promoted with a director arriving July 31 and a case field presentation two weeks later.
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Washington County
Iowa City
Moose Lodge
Walter Farrell
Washington
Ecomyphed
Farrell
Wayne Limerman
Exeecutive
Iowa
Mike Crone
Ilarold Kerr
Mike Lee
John Yousling
Howard Freshwaters
Case Field
Detasseling to Start Next Week for Pioneer Corn
Pioneer company will begin detasseling hybrid corn near Washington next week, with about 45 workers and 900 acres to cover over two to three weeks. Crews will travel by bus to fields, including workers from Washington and surrounding counties, in a late season start due to planting delays.
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Pioneer Company
John Patteron
Washington
Patterson
Bunes
Neighbone
Byrne plans 100 aluminum homes in Bettendorf Iowa
The Byrne organization announces plans to build 100 all aluminum three room houses on 11 acres in Bettendorf to be sold to Alcoa plant employees. Construction is to start soon with many homes expected to be ready this fall. The firm is already involved in a 451 home project in Moline Illinois.
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Davenport
Iowa
The
Byrne Organization, Inc
Washington, D. C
Bettendorf
Alcoa
Berne
Moline
Ill
Health Unit Activity July 30 Mothers Class
Special mother’s class at the health unit office from 2:00 to 3:08 p m on Wednesday July 30.
Mt Pleasant Man Burned to Death
George Wells age 33 died in a house fire that destroyed the family home in Mt Pleasant Iowa. A brother tried to rescue him as firefighters fought the blaze but could not save him. Funeral services are set for tomorrow.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa
George Wells
Festival committee outlines prizes for celebration
The group plans another committee meeting on Friday August 1 to coordinate with the promotion man and finalize details. They announce gifts including an automobile a deep freeze unit a radio and two savings bonds from festival management.
Truman's Mother Martha Truman Dies at 94
Mrs Martha Ellen Truman died at 11 05 AM CST in Grandview Missouri as President Truman sped home on the Sacred Cow special plane to reach her bedside. Family physician Dr Joseph W Greene said the battle worn heart failed after a quiet morning at the small frame cottage. Vivian Truman and Miss Mary Jane Truman were with her as officials, secret service, and local authorities prepared for her body to be moved to Belton for funeral arrangements.
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Grandview
Martha Ellen Truman
Washington
White House
Joseph W. Greene
Vivian Truman
Mary Jane Truman
Secret Service
U.P
Sam Melnick
United Press
Melnick
Mr. Truman
Depty
L. E. Babcock
Oscar L. Shartzer
Vivian Goodwin
A. E. Kerr
Kerr
Frisco Railroad
Feland Avenue
Capital
Joseph B. Greene
President Truman
B. K. George and Sons Funeral
Belton
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