Condon urges protection for scientists amid attacks
Dr Edward A Condon head of the National Bureau of Standards asks Congress atomic energy leaders to shield government scientists from constant harassment and loyalty questions He warns assaults hinder recruitment and calls for a full review of relations between scientists and government The un American Activities Committee plans further inquiry into Condon while an FBI letter cites a self confessed Soviet spy but finds no disloyal activity by Condon.
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Washington
Edward A. Condon
Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy Today
Condon
National Bureau of Standards
Atomic Committee
House Ans American Activities Committee
un-American Activities Committee
FBI
J. Edgar Loover
Secretary of Commerce
W. Averell Harriman
Junction Entry Wins In Amateur Contest
Bill Griffin of Columbus Junction won first place in an amateur contest held in the high school auditorium as part of the Happy Al Bell program sponsored by the WY.F.W. auxiliary. Dick Kester of Washington earned second for vocal solos. The winners will appear on WHO Opportunity Hour Saturday afternoon between 3 50 and 4 p m. Proceeds aid hospitalized veterans projects in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Griffin
Columbus Junction
al” Bell
WY. F. W
Bill
Dick Kester
Washington
Milo Steele, Jr
Iowa
Iowa towns to get new federal buildings proposal
Rep. Paul Cunningham introduces bill to authorize construction of federal buildings in six Iowa communities for post office and other uses. Proposed sites include West Des Moines Ames Adel Indiana Story City and Woodward with costs ranging from 125 000 to 240 000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul Cunningham
Iowa
West Des Moines
Ames College Station
Adel
Indianoa
Story City
Wood@are
Groundhog Day Legend Traced to Pennsylvania Dutch
The World Book Encyclopedia traces the Groundhog Day legend to the Pennsylvania Dutch. It notes how the tradition links a furry omen to weather forecasts and seasonal folklore in early American culture.
Plan to Start New Procedure For Renewal of Iowa Licenses
Des Moines March 4 The Iowa public safety department outlined a plan to speed up renewal for about 1 006 000 drivers after July 5 1947 under the birthday bill. Licenses issued to drivers with 1946 numbers over 500 000 begin renewal July 5 with a on the spot exam and license issue. others start July 25. The new clerical system would cut costs and involve 25 teams visiting county seats to process renewals, with licenses issued locally and old licenses destroyed. Deadline for plan completion is June 1 with districting to balance workloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
State Public Safety Department
Clarence Shirer
Shirer
Fire damages Kalona Farm Store in Washington County
A fire at the Washington County Farm Store in Kalona caused unofficial damages near 5000 dollars. Firemen from Kalona and Wellman fought the blaze for over two hours after an electric torch ignited gas fumes. Spectators moved new farm equipment from the lower section while tires and other upper‑level materials suffered damage. The store sits in Kalona’s business district two blocks east of the Kalona Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Kalona
Wellman
Snow Hits Iowa Temperatures Dip To Zero Across Regions
Snow covering Iowa up to 12 inches pushed temperatures down with zero readings reported in Atlantic while northeastern areas faced similar lows tonight. Forecasters expect a high near mid 20s today with little change tomorrow and only light snow due Saturday night and Sunday.
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Des Moines
Atlantic
Iowa City
Iowa
Pierce Services Held for Edward M Pierce at Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services for Edward M Pierce were held Wednesday afternoon at the Jones funeral home with Rev T E White presiding. The service reflected on Pierce's life and his family's attendance. Burial details were not available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Pierce
Jones Funeral Home
T. E. White
Fire Rips Through Adjacent Buildings
A blaze damaged neighboring structures before firefighters contained it. Crews battled the flames, evacuations were ordered if needed, and no serious injuries were reported. Authorities assess damage and origin of the fire.
Grants Delay In Hearings on School Strike
MINNEAPOLIS March 4 UP District Judge RE Montgomery granted a one week delay in injunction arguments over a 10 day strike by about 1,100 AFL teachers in 92 schools. Union attorney John A. Goldie challenged the suit as unconstitutional claiming forced work would violate the 13th amendment and halting picketing would infringe the 14th amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Muarch
RE. A. Montgomery
Gudrun H. Jensen
Arthur T. Nelson
AFL
John A. Goldie
Jensen
Cedar Rapids Bus Service Planned by The Bee Line
The Bee Line Transit of Washington applied to the Iowa commerce commission for a Washington Cedar Rapids bus line. If approved, service would run from Washington to Cedar Rapids with departures at 7 10 a m and return at 6 40 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bee Line Transit Company of
Washington
State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Johnson Counties
Five Nations in Treaty Meeting
Delegates from five nations in Brussels discuss a Benelux draft to unite Western Europe against communism with cultural social and economic provisions and potential military clauses. Spaak delivers keynote as the next session is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with Britain and France to study the text further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Paul-Henri Spaak
Beneux
Belgium-NetherInds-Luxembourg
Britain
France
Benelux
Tree rings reveal climate history at Elm Grove burial
Pall bearers listed William Carson George McDaniel Jerry Carris Owen Jreelan Richard Stewart and Cloud Willits. Russell Goodin led the Masonic service. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carson
George McDaniel
Jerry Carris
Owen Jreelan
Richard Stewart
Cloud Willits
Russell Goodin
Elm Grove Cemetery
County Doctors Cooperate in Cancer Screening Project
During March all physicians in Washington County will cooperate in a county wide survey offering the Papanicolaou test to women. The project, funded by a grant from the Tow a division of the American Cancer Society, aims to detect early cervical and uterine abnormalities with results sent to the patient’s physician within about two weeks. Over 60s are urged to get annual tests and follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
State University of
Towa Division
The
American Cancer Society
University Hospital
Cancer Society
American Medical Journal
Benn declares candidacy for board of supervisors
Howard Benn of Marion township Pleasant Hill community announces his run for the Republican nomination to the county board of supervisors. Benn is a Washington county farmer and corrects earlier location reporting to Pleasant Hill rather than Pleasant Plain.
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Howard Benn
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Pleasant Hill
Marion Township
Pleasant Plain
Mr. Benn
Wash
Final Prayer Services Tomorrow in Lacour Crusade
Final day of Lacour Evangelistic Crusade events includes ten home prayer meetings, a College of Character gathering at 6:45 PM, and evening services at 7:30 PM with music and Lacour's talks on dating, Christian living, and a real religion. Public invited.
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Wm. I Wasson
West 3Rd
Homer Jarrard
North 2Nd
J. D. Dayton
East Main
J. M. Wolfe
East Washington
Harold Gray
W. Horsey
East van Buren
Glen Barclay
West Washington
College of Character
Methodist Church
Lacour
Rodney Crail 62 Found Dead in Washington Home
Rodney Nicholas Crail aged 62 of Washington was found dead at his home Wednesday afternoon. He suffered heart disease and had been treated at Washington County Hospital after a stroke. Brother Hubert discovered the body. Coroner Dr W S Kyle ruled death 3 to 4 hours old. Funeral services set for Friday 11 AM at Sherman’s. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by brother Hubert. parents and another brother predeceased.
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Rodney Nicholas Crail
Washington
Mr. Crail
Washington County
Hubert
W. S. Kyle
Crail
Sherman
Elm Grove
James B
Harriet
Tomy) Crail
Phillip
Local figure known for decades in the community
A long time resident who has lived in the county for fourteen years is widely recognized within the community for her work and involvement.
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Ington County
Schedule Meets To Plan Control Of Skunk River
Des Moines report outlines planned public meetings in Sigourney on March 11 and in Nevada on March 12 to coordinate a federal flood and soil conservation survey of the Skunk river basin. The effort targets 14 counties and follows damages totaling over 4.5 million dollars from the June 1947 floods.
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Des Moines
Sigourney
Nevada
Skunk River
Iowa Soil Conservation Committee
Clyde Spry
Hamilton
Story
Marshall
Polk
Jasper
Poweshiek
Marion
Mahaska, Keokuk, Washington, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry Des Moines
van Buren and
Lee
Spin
Army
Skunk
Washington Flying Club reorganized with new leadership
Members of the Skypaddies Flying club met at city hall last night and renamed the group the Washington Flying Club. Les Woods was named chairman and Charles Snyder vice chairman, with Francis Lauderdale as secretary treasurer. Committees formed and a membership drive announced, open to anyone who has solved an aircraft. Next meeting is Wednesday March 10 at eight in city hall. Plans for a June 21 Chamber of Commerce celebration were discussed.
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Skypaddies Flying Club
Les Woods
Charles Snyder
Francis Lauderdale
John Martin
Bob Kyser
Ray Stalder
Everette Chorpening
Evan Fishburn
Fred Minden
John Lemmon
Washington Flying Club
Washington
City Hall
Beig
Washingon
Chamber of Commerce
University Band to Appear in Concerts
Twelve concerts are scheduled for sixty selected members of the University of Iowa concert band during a tour of eastern Iowa and western Illinois in the week of March 15. The band is directed by Professor C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Western
Illinois
Wedemeyer urges military aid to back China economic help
Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that China’s economic relief requires military backing to counter the rising strength of communism. He warned economic aid alone is no longer sufficient and cited a secret report for President Truman. He spoke as Congress weighs a 470 million dollar aid package for China.
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Washington
Albert C. Wedemeyer
China
Wedemeyer
TU. Ss
China Theater
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Army
Truman
Mirst
Auto Death Toll Hits Fifty in Iowa Crashes
Fatal accidents near Boone and Des Moines raise Iowa 1948 highway deaths to fifty. Laura Schulze, 67, former state capitol stenographer, died after injuries from a Des Moines crash with Clyde Muck, 38, held for reckless driving. Another fatality, George S. Edwards of Armstrong Construction, killed in a Boone area truck collision on Highway 30.
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United Press
Boone
Des Moines
Iowa
Laura Schulze
Church
Clyde Muck
Muck
George S. Edwards
Armstrong Construction Co
Ames
Highway
Steve Beaulieu
Edwards
Irving Imler
Nevada
Imler
Righter to Tour Iowa Cities in Irene and East Moline
B Righter will appear in Mt Pleasant Ottumwa Neokuax Wapello Maquoketa Anamosa Ft Madison Cedar Rapids Iowa and East Moline. The schedule lists multiple stops across the state with the tour culminating in East Moline.
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B. Righter
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Neokuax
Wapello
Maquoketa
Anamosa
Ft. Madison
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
East Moline
Best Policy: Woman Lost Purse With 3000 In Washington
A Moline woman left Washington with 3000 in cash missing purse and social security card. Max Owen found the money and alerted Sheriff Putnam. The purse and 600 were returned to Mrs Browning after she traveled from Missouri to Washington.
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Washington
Victor Dwight Browning
State Cafe
Missouri
Max Owen
H. M. Putnam
Mrs. Browning
Moline
Mr. Owen
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