Wool Price Support Bill Sent to Truman for Veto Watch
The Senate passed a wool price support bill by 48 10 38 sending it to President Truman. It would raise trade barriers on foreign wool and include a provision to boost wool tariffs up to 50 percent of import quotas if deemed necessary by the president and tariff commission. Opponents led by Alben Barkley urged a veto, while the State Department warned it could disrupt Geneva trade talks. President Truman had not indicated his decision.
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Washington
Senate
White House
House
Tariff Commission
Alben W. Barkler
State Department
Geneva
United States
Truman
Technical training options offered by Army Air Corps
The War Department announces specialized technical training in the Army Air Corps via Air Training Command. Forty one direct application jobs are listed for graduating high school youths with no obligation. Applicants may contact the Commanding General at Barksdale Field Shreveport LA with personal and educational details and letters of recommendation.
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War Department
Air Training Command
Army Air Corps
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Louisiana
Planet crash in Syria reported by Pan Am
Pan American World Airways reports a crash in eastern Syria killing 15 passengers and crew members when an airliner crash landed.
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Syria
New York
Pan American World Airways
May Enlist in Navy for Shorter Terms
Des Moines reports Lt. W. L. Fields announces new navy enlistment options. Regulars reenlisting within three months may choose two, three, four, or six year terms. Reservists and first-time enlistees have tailored options with age exceptions up to seventeen.
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Des Moines
W. L. Fields
Army airmen killed in AT-6 trainer crash near Doniphan
Two army airmen killed in an AT-6 trainer crash south of Doniphan Nevada were identified today by Lt. Celi Eugene B. J. Bunily of Offutt Field. They were M. Sgt. Roy Says Claremont Dr. and M. Set. Edward Tack Rochester New York, both stationed at Offutt Field and veterans of World War II.
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Omaha
Neb
Army
Doniphan
Nev
Celi Eugene B. J. Bunily
Offutt Field
Roy Says Claremont
Air Corps Reserve
M. Set
Edward Tack
Rochester
Quiet in the Androski Home as Divorce Bid Moves Ahead
Chicago report on June 19 notes Joseph Androski and his wife Agnes ordered by Superior Judge George M Fisher to live together but not speak to each other while cross bills for divorce proceed. The injunction against Joseph staying away from Agnes was dismissed after neighbors testified to his good husband behavior.
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Chicago
Joseph Androski
Androski
Agnes
George M. Fisher
Joseph
Joe
Blue Cross Signups Saturday Evening Farm Bureau Office
A representative will be at the Farm Bureau office after seven Saturday evening to accept Blue Cross health program signups in the county. The campaign closes on Monday, but a Dunber may help those who choose Saturday evening for enrollment.
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Farm Bureau
Blue Cross
Munday
Iowa towns receive federal loans for public works projects
Seven Iowa communities were advanced a total of 21,500 by the federal Works Progress Administration to start planning public improvements estimated at 743,400. Greeley 1,950 for water distribution. Glenwood 2,750 for street work. Salix 2,100 for street improvements. Eldora 9,450 for a complete electric plant and grid. Malvern 600 for a garbage incinerator. Floyd 1,050 for water distribution. Tinsley 3,600 for a water system.
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Washington
Iowa
Work3 Cenacy
Greeley
Glenwood
Salix
Eldera
Malvern
Floyd
Tinsley
Crash inquiry details on ATS formation during routine flight
A board of inquiry investigated a crash scene in a wheat field 2% miles south of Deniphan as Sayre the crew chief piloted the ATS in a six ship routine administrative formation. Tack led reserve operations as the detachment investigated the incident.
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Crook
le Failly
Sayre
ATS
Tack
Board of
Deniphan
Cash Income for Farms Increased
New York report based on Business Week notes farm cash income rose about 30 percent in the first five months of the year versus 1946. If trends continue, 1947 could top 350 billion dollars, though gains mainly reflect higher prices likely to fall. Eggs hover above parity, potatoes near it, hog prices could drop before government support.
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New York
Business Week
Crawfordsville Men Aid Oakville Levee Watch
Crawfordsville men returned home after overnight duty at Oakville levee. Sand bags lined the bank as river rose about a half inch, signaling a crest and potential downstream descent. Lowlands flood. workers listed include Clair Holmes, Haydn Thomas, Lyle Lowe, Ed Rees, Lawrence Hedges, Louis Beenblossom, Harry Suter, Cleo Fletcher, Vernon Fletcher, Harold Mitchell, Max Mitchell, Donald Blankenhorn, Ora Marlatt, Allen Conrad, Wilbur Wheeler, Art Orris, Virgil Hering, Clarence Hering, Clyde Huston, Meredeith Bishop, Merle Tinman, Dick Blanchard, Lawrence Kephart, Cleo McCoy, Duane Henss, Roger Hamilton, Harvey Thomas.
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Lowa
Mississippi
Oakville
Clair Holmes
Haydn Thomas
Lyle Lowe
Ed Rees
Lawrence Hedges
Louis Beenblossom
Harry Suter
Cleo
Vernon Fletcher
Harold
Max Mitchell
Dr Ted McConnaughey Dies in Mt Pleasant
Word has arrived of the death of Dr Ted McConnaughey of Mt Pleasant who died in the local hospital last night at ten o clock Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p m in Mt Pleasant Dr McConnaughey is a cousin of Mrs R L Badger of Wash Theron
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Ted McConnaughey
Mt. Pleasant
McConnaughey
R. L. Badger
Wash- Theron
Battle With Floods Won At Oakville
Oakville Iowa reports a 48 hour flood defense near 18.5 foot crest on the Iowa river. 200 volunteers and state guardsmen manned a breached levee built over rail road bed to protect 45 000 acres of crops and livestock as sandbags total about 95 000. The town remained a ghost village with evacuations in place while authorities expected a rapid receding.
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Oakville
Iowa
QO. D. Johnson
Johnson
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Quincy
United Press
Mississippi River
A. A. Kowel
Hannibal
Movie Stars Top Salaries at Major Studios in 1946
Warner Brothers paid Joan Crawford 400000 and Dennis Morgan 261000 while Paramount listed Bob Hope 276000 Bing Crosby 259000 and Milland 234166 as top earners. The 1946 reports show high pay for stars and executives with McCarey earning 938779 in 1945 and Curtiz 258600. Charles Boyer led Warner salaries at 297000.
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Joan Crawford
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Paramount Pictures, Inc
Securities and Exchange Commission
Key Milland
Paramount
Howe
Crosby and Milland
Thomas Leo McCarey
Olivia de Havilland
Henry Ginsburg
McCarey
Warner Brothers
Stanley Morner
Dennis Morgan
Michael Curtiz
Charles Boyer
Warner Star
Record Corn Futures Near Historic High as Rains Extend Floods
Chicago traders pushed July corn futures toward an all time peak as persistent rains and ongoing Midwest floods spurred fears of delayed planting and possible August frosts. July corn opened around 1.95 dollars per bushel, rising to 1.984 dollars as floods from Iowa Missouri and Illinois fed price gains.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Midwest
Departments of Agriculture
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Gas Conversion to Be Completed Soon
Frank HB Miller district manager of Southern Utilities reports progress on converting gas appliances to natural gas. The Midwest gas conversion work, including adjusting and regulating, is expected to finish by Monday, June 25. He urges customers with converted equipment to report any unsatisfactory operation promptly so crews can assist.
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Frank HB. Miller
Lows Southern Utilities Company
Midwest Gas
Miller
New Pastor Named for Nazarene Church in Washington
Rev. Cecil Geiselman from Webster City Iowa becomes the new pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Washington. He will preach his first sermons next Sunday succeeding Rev. Ralph Gray who moves to Boone Iowa to lead a Nazarene church. Geiselman previously served two years at Webster City and also led a congregation in Wapello before that assignment.
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Cecil Geiselman
Webster City
Iowa
Church of the Nazarene
Washington
Washington Church
Ralph Gray
Boone
Nazarene
Geiseluan
Washington Congression
Wapello
Lucille Gault to Sing on Station WO Ames
Lucille Gault daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gault Crawfordsville will sing a solo on the 4H program broadcast at 8 15 tomorrow afternoon over WO Ames. The 4H girls convention is in Ames this week with Gault among Washington county delegates. Marianne Bauer of West Chester played a piano solo at today's afternoon program.
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Lucille Gault
Frank Gault
Crawfordsville
Ames
Miss Gault
Washington County
Marianne Bauer
Walter Bauer
West Chester
Equipment conversion adjustments in Washington area urged
Outside crew may make necessary adjustments while they are in Washington. Call the Iowan Southern at number 25 to arrange this work. Customers whose home equipment has not been adjusted should contact the outside conversion crew headquarters at number 47.
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Washington
Iowan Southern
Numer 25
Proclamation designates Iowa highway safety observance period
Governor Robert D Blue proclaims June 23 to September 21 as a statewide safety period urging pedestrians and drivers to follow rules to reduce deaths injuries and property loss from 1946 road accidents. The proclamation cites national campaigns and asks all highway users to cooperate and promote prudent behavior across Iowa.
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Iowa
National Highway Safety Conference
Robert D. Blue
State of
Senate ready to veto Bulwinkle bill on railroad rate pact
Democratic leaders expect the presidential veto to stand after the Senate approved the Bulwinkle Reed measure 60 to 27 over protests it would create a transportation monopoly. Barkley urged a veto, while Hinshaw pushed hearings. House support is seen as likely to override a veto. Amendments banned discriminatory agreements and banks from bureau membership. congressional approval of rules was rejected.
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Washington
Senate
House
Carl Hinshaw
R. Cal
House Commerce Committee
Afternoon Program At Lincoln School
In connection with the summer recreation program, starting Monday June 23 the Lincoln school gym will host daily afternoon activities. From 1 20 until 2 75 there will be singing and folk dancing. From 2 15 to 3 00 stories and organization. From 3 00 to 4 20 handcrafts. Children are invited and urged to participate in at least part of the program.
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Lincoln School
Eisenhower Offered Presidency of Columbia University
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, then Army Chief of Staff, was offered the presidency of Columbia University in New York. He stated he had no intention of leaving his current assignment during the year.
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Washington
Dwight
Eisenhower
Sail
Columbia University
New York
Stanford Graduation List Names 1275 Degree Recipients
The Journal lists 1275 graduates from Stanford University in Palo Alto California. Rex Eugene Hazen of Washington earned a bachelor of arts in the school of social sciences. He completed his work in January and has since been employed by Procter & Gamble in Portland Oregon.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Rex Eugene Hazen
Washington
Procter & Gamble
Portland
Oregon
Truman Silent On Taft Hartley Bill After Delays
President Truman abruptly halted southern Democratic leaders from debating the Taft Hartley labor bill. He will send a message to Congress tomorrow on approval or veto, with a veto generally anticipated. House plans to vote on overriding the veto tomorrow, Senate action depending on the House outcome.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
State reports increased dependent blind and child payments
Des Moines June figures show 53 795 aged dependents receiving 1 878 total 15 508 higher than May with 21 more cases. Aged group 48 295 received 1 918 432 up 12 000 people and 15 476 from last month. There were 62 fewer persons than a year ago but payments rose 276 190. Average per case Sud. 02. 57 157 paid to 1 223 blind on average 46.74. Seven fewer recipients than May but payments 218 higher. Dependent children up 16 but payments fell 236. 4 277 children averaged 13 55 for 148 279. Child list grew 698 from last year with payments up 27 107.
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Des Moines
State Board of Social Welfare
Ugo
Stoe
Bing
Bread theft case nets fines for two men
In Columbus Ohio Municipal Judge Rodney W. Rose fined Clyde A Scott and James Butler 25 dollars each for stealing 14 loaves of bread. They testified they only intended to feed a rabbit.
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Columbus, C
Rodney W. Rose
Clyde
Scott
James Butler
Republicans May Recess Congress Report
New York June 19 Republican leaders plan to recess Congress next month rather than adjourn Business Week says the move aims to keep Republicans a voice in deciding if a special session is needed and not leave it up to Truman alone.
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New York
Business Week
Truman
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