Senate approves Vandenberg plan for military atomic board
The Senate atomic energy committee tentatively approved a plan by Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg to vest broad control powers in a military board overseeing national defense aspects of the atomic program. The six to one vote, with Bien McMahon opposing, keeps a civilian commission while empowering the military board to review all actions affecting defense. Direct disputes go to the president.
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Washington
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Vandenberg
Bien McMahon
Conn
McMahon
Atomic Energy
Control Commission
Russia
London
United States
Britain
Wayland Man Takes Own Life
Glen Payne a Wayland lumber yard employee killed himself with a borrowed pistol at the yard. Coroner rules suicide as Ervin Boshart and Oral Conrad witnessed the incident. Payne, over 50, left six children and multiple siblings and is remembered by relatives in Wayland. Funeral plans await word from distant children.
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Wayland
Glen Payne
Wayland Lumber Yard
Henry County
Harry Bain
Ervin Boshart
Oral Conrad
Mr. Payne
Miley Payne
Helen Morehouse
Max
Rex
Don Bealer
Washington
Darlene Payne
Texas
Marcella
Mary Ellen Payne
Bert Morehouse
Homer Payne
Edgar
Asa Payne
Light Vote at County School Elections in Washington
Only 72 votes cast as Richard A. Stewart is re elected to a three year term on the school board and Frank Kos wins a two year treasurer term. Stewart 70 votes Kos 69 with no other write ins.
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Washington
Richard A. Stewart
Frank Kos
Stewart
Mr. Kos
West Chester Elects Duvall To Board Succeeding McDowell
West Chester selects Walter Duvall as new board member to replace Merle Mc Dowell who did not seek re election. Sam Bowser is re elected. Other board members include George Freshwaters Sam Statler and Gale Rief.
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West Chester
Walter Duvall
Merle McDowell
Sam Bowser
George Freshwaters
Sam Statler
Gale Rief
Crawfordsville elects school board members in light turnout
In Crawfordsville a 3 percent voter turnout produced Enel McArtor with 75 votes and William Edgar with 76 to defeat Frank Gault and Joseph Jones. Gault and Jones, both longtime school board members, received 63 and 58 votes respectively while J. C. Huston ran unopposed for treasurer with 125 votes. Other first-board members include Howard Anderson Clarence Fulton Dale Daroyshire.
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Crawfordsville
Enel McArtor
William Edgar
Frank Gault
Joseph Jones
Gault
Jones
J. C. Huston
Howard Anderson
Clarence Fulton
Dale Daroyshire
Kalona School Directors race results announced
In Kalona an election produced 88 ballots with Lloyd Robertson receiving 76 votes and E. J. Hesselschwerdt 63 votes for two director seats. Local officials certified the tally and congratulated the winners.
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Kalona
Lloyd Robertson
E. J. Hesselschwerdt
Ainsworth Elects Officials in Three Year Terms
There were 356 votes cast with two spoiled ballots. Philip George won the seat for a three year term replacing Pete Koehler. A. E. Sands was re-elected treasurer.
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Ainsworth
Philip George
Pete Koehler
A. E. Sands
Quiet Riverside council election yields single candidate
Only two votes were cast in Riverside to elect Dr. Thomas Bowsteadt to the board succeeding Ralph Kleopter who did not run. Other board members named include R. I. Marner Clement Moltet Mrs. Harold Cress Mrs. Everett Latta and treasurer Genieve Schroe belen with C. J. Karel as secretary.
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H Riverside Riverside
Thomas Bowsteadt
Ralph Kleopter
R. I. Marner
Clement Moltet
Harold Cress
Everett Latta
Genvieve Schroebelen
C. J. Karel
Wellman Election Chooses Rampelberg and Wade to Terms
There were 105 votes cast. Victor Rampelberg won 87 votes to serve three years, Lyle Wade received 75 votes for a two year term, Ed Gingerich was elected secretary, and Roy Durian became treasurer. Other board members are Mearl Munson Roy Marner and Ora Gingerich.
School election results in Brighton show Gowey elected
In Brighton the school election produced 1y votes with M. Gowey winning a three year term. One ballot was spoiled.
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Brighton
M. M. Gowey
Coppock Arlis VanSant Elected to Fill Two Year Vacancy
Coppock Arlis VanSant won the two year vacancy with Ed Schantz and Join VanSant elected for three year terms. There were 28 votes. Other board members include John Ricks and G. F. Dold. Mrs Fannie VanSant elected secretary and Mrs Lillian Hesser is school treasurer.
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Coppock
Arlis VanSant
Ed Schantz
Join VanSant
John Ricks
G. F. Dold
Fannie VanSant
Lillian Hesser
Local Officials Re-Elected at Columbus Junction Vote
Columbus Junction voters re-elected Howard Greiner and H. W. Eliason to three year terms and J. E. Henson to a two year treasurer term as 194 ballots were cast.
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Columbus Junction
Howard Greiner
H. W. Eliason
J. E. Henson
Local Officials Elected To Fill Terms In CT Race
Cotter William Hendrickson begins a three year term. Keith Nau wins a two year post to fill Frank Hauenstein’s unexpired term. Maude Green is re-elected treasurer.
Barclay and Heilman Elevated to Assistant Cashier Posts
At a Washington State bank board meeting last night Charles Barclay was re elected to assistant cashier and Logan Heilman, formerly a teller, was promoted to assistant cashier. Barclay has been on leave with the Red Cross and Heilman has served in the army as a finance officer. No other bank staff changes were announced.
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Washington State Bank
Charles Barclay
Logan Heilman
Barclay
Red Cross
Heilman
Skunk River Near Flood Stage Today
Coppock residents report the Skunk River at bank full as rapid snowmelt increases flood risk. A car driven by Max Arbogast went over a 15 feet embankment Friday night while six Coppock youths returned from a Bloomfield basketball tournament.
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Coppock
Max Arbogast
Bloomfield
Milk policy debate centers on dairy prices and supply
Washington March 12 Up says price chief Paul Porter expects an early announcement to resolve dairy price questions after talks with OPA and agricultural officials on possible price increases for milk and butter. Carlson of the American Dairy Association warns government price rigs threaten milk supply and calls for rapid farm policy change to avert famine. Carlson cites declines in milk output, cow slaughter, and fewer cows in U S herds as evidence. Minnesota drops from top butter state as creameries close since 1949.
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Washington
Paul Porter
Porter
OPA
Asqrticulture
D. T. Carlson
American Dairy Association
Carlson
Willmar
Minn
ADA
America
New England
Minnesota
Wnger
Car Skids Over Embankment Between Ottumwa and Fairfield
A car left the road between Ottumwa and Fairfield and was demolished. Passengers Ray Arbogast Arthur Finn Anna Manning Delores Farmer Oneta Neff escaped with minor cuts and bruises and were shaken but none seriously injured. Coppock residents plan to travel to Iowa City for sub state events.
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Ottumwa
Fairfield
Ray Arbogast
Arthur Finn
Anna Manning
Delores Farmer
Oneta Neff
Margaret Hamil Taken by Death
Margaret Jane Hamil 88 of Ainsworth died early this morning at the J K Pressly home after a period of serious illness. Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church, with burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Liverman’s Funeral Home, Washington, in charge. She was born December 10, 1857, on a farm south of Ainsworth and lived her life in the community. She joined the Ainsworth church in youth and remained a faithful member. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. parents, four sisters, and three brothers preceded her.
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Ainsworth
Margaret Jane Hamil
J.K. Pressly
Mrs. Pressly
Miss Hamil
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
Karl Megehelsen
Ainsworth Cemetery
Liverman
Washington
Arrangemets
Robert
Nancy Jane Tedford Hamil
William
Hugh
James Hamil
Mary Ellen Walker
Isabel Keiper
Hester McConnell
Laura Rhea
Deaths at Grade Crossings Rise in Iowa
Iowa reports 126 railroad grade crossing accidents last year with 54 killed and 120 injured, up from 1944. The state commerce commission urges stricter enforcement of warning signals, uniform reflectorized signs, clear approaches, and removal of view obstructions at crossings.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Commerce Commission
Attend sectional tournament preview
A note indicating attendance at the sectional tournament to watch the Wayland Springville game and assess team prospects for the matchup.
First Plymouth Displayed in Washington this Week
Washington gets its first look at the 1946 Plymouth tomorrow at Fields' Motor Company showrooms. J. W. Fields, proprietor, predicts many pleasant surprises for buyers with improved performance and safety, plus glamorous styling and richer interiors. He expects production to rise to the highest level in Plymouth's history.
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Washington
Fields
Plymouth
Bonds Approved For Iowa Schools In Dubuque And Manchester
In Dubuque on March 12 a bond issue of 950000 to build and equip a vocational school and field house was approved 1457 to 950, with an 18 acre site near the senior high purchased and plans drawn. In Manchester on March 12 voters approved a 21 mill levy for school building construction by 427 to 176.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Manchester
Iowa towns approve school bond issues and levy
Fayet te voters approve a 100000 bond for a new gymnasium and classrooms by 411 to 220. Sutherville residents approve a 219600 bond to build a grade school and remodel Lincoln and McKinley schools. Spencer approves a 214 mill tax levy for school buildings by 824 to 54.
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Spencer
Iowa
Clinton voters approve $920000 bond for schools and college
In Clinton Iowa on March 12 voters approved a $920 000 bond for new school buildings authorized the school board to open a junior college and approved selling two old school buildings. Bond vote 1169 yes 566 no junior college 985 yes 647 no selling buildings 1217 yes 439 no.
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Clinton
Iowa
Bond Issue Approved For School Extensions In Sheldon
In Sheldon Iowa on March 12 voters approved a $125000 bond issue for extension and improvements to schools by a vote of 732 to 162.
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Sheldon
Iowa
Keokuk approves sinking fund for new school buildings
Keokuk voters approve a plan to finance new school buildings with a sinking fund of 2.5 mills for ten years, passage by a vote of 96 to 491. The measure sets aside funds for construction and future maintenance.
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Keokuk
Grand Jury Impaneled at Oska loosa Court Term
Judge J G Patterson opened the March term and impaneled the first local grand jury since 1942. Charles Custer named foreman. members include Boyd Foster N G Kessler M H McDowell Lee Norris Faye Rowe and H E K Stewart. Jury reported no indictments against E M Davis or Chris P Bontrager.
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J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Charles Custer
Boyd Foster
N. G. Kessler
M. H. McDowell
Lee Norris
Faye
V. F. W. to Elect Officers Tonight
The Veterans of Foreign Wars holds its annual officer election at 8 pm this evening at K. C. hall. Commander David MccGaffey announces a Dutch lunch after the meeting with Marsh Atkinson chairing the feed committee.
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K. C. Hall
David MccGaffey
Marsh Atkinson
Senate Labor Panel Backs Five-Man Mediation Board Bill
A Senate labor subcommittee approved a bill creating a five man federal mediation board within the labor department to promote collective bargaining and settle interstate disputes without strikes or violence. The measure transfers powers from the Conciliation service and mirrors but narrows the House Case bill by not covering fact finding periods or public utility disputes. Amendments will address supervisory employees secondary boycotts and board creation for public utilities.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Labor
James FE
Murray
M i
Labor Department Board
United States Conciliation Service
Truman
Congress
Case
Labor Committee
Allen J. Ellender
Joseph H. Ball
Minn
Davenport Favors Daylight Saving Time Next Summer
Residents of Davenport Iowa backed daylight saving time in a two-newspaper straw poll with 331 in favor and 784 opposed. Alderman Herbert Line introduced the measure, and Quad-City area-wide polls are under way in surrounding communities.
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Davenport
Iowa
Herbert
Quad-Cities
Quad-City
Await New Auto Price Ceiling Shaping Up
Washington AP March 12 motorists await word on new car prices under wage price policy. OPA allowed Ford Hudson and Chrysler to sell autos on adjustable pricing basis. Cars may be sold at current ceiling with later billing for approved increases. CPA official hopes for quick price announcements.
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Washington
OPA
Ford
Hudsong
Chrysler
CPA
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