Liquor Bill Faces Indefinite Delay In Iowa House
A house liquor committee recommended indefinite postponement of the liquor by the drink bill. Rep Edward Burlingame Jr led the 19 to 11 vote after a 90 minute closed meeting. The measure would legalize sale of liquor by the drink statewide with local option bans.
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Burlingame
Board of Control
Senate
House
Warren Wells
Cornell Bluffs
House Elections Committee
Esterday
Expect End of Wabash Strike
Leaders of four striking railroad brotherhoods were to send members back to work on the Wabash today as officials prepared to resume operations. President Truman appointed a three man emergency fact finding board to study the dispute, with some union leaders uncertain the panel would effect an immediate end to the walkout.
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ST. Louis
Lruman
A. Jp. Whitney
Brotherhood of Patroad
J. Gott
Firemens Vrovierhood
Jonat
Sparrow Hawk Drives Seasonal Prey Intake Estimate
An estimate suggests a sparrow hawk captures about 200 field mice and numerous grasshoppers annually, highlighting its role in controlling small prey populations.
Weather update for Des Moines with light snow and cold
Cloudy conditions prevail this afternoon tonight and tomorrow with light snow. East portion sees snow tomorrow forenoon. Colder tonight and tomorrow with highs near 30 northwest and near 40 southeast. Tonight's low 5 to 10 above northwest and 15 to 18 southeast. Thursday's high 24 to 28.
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Des Moines
Mar
Directed Verdict in Wellman Man's Trial
Oral C C Ulin of Wellman faced a directed verdict of not guilty after defense argued no lawful ground for arrest since a prior assault acquittal removed basis for arrest. County Attorney Paul V Shearer filed appeal seeking district court review of the assault and battery charge.
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Oral c C. Ulin
Wellman
J. G. Patterson
Patterson
Justice of the Peace Ringburn
Paul V. Shearer
Justice of the Peace
District Court
Ulin
Mrs. Will Kauffman Taken at Wayland
Mrs. Will Kauffman died here Tuesday afternoon after a heart attack following a morning stroke. Private family services precede a public service at Wayland Mennonite church with Rev. EB Mullett and Rev. J J Pritchard in charge. She was born January 17 1875 in Wheatland Missouri and celebrated 50th wedding anniversary in December 1948. Survived by husband seven children and four siblings. Burial in North Hill Cemetery.
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Wayland
Will Kauffman
Ralph
Near Cowpock
Pete Alliman
Fargo
N. Dak
Harold
Max
A. R. Meyer
Everett Hileman
Eldred Berkshire
John Nafzinger
Phoenix
Ariz
Sarah Rychener
Pettisville
Ohio
Anna Klo
YWCA District Meeting Attended by Local Delegates
Twenty two members of the YWCA will attend the second annual Town District YWCA meeting in Des Moines on Saturday with the theme We Move Forward. The event at the Des Moines YWCA starts 10 am, registration 9 am, chairs lunch arrangements under Elizabeth Dawson, with Mrs. Paul Shearer and Edna Mercer as voting delegates from here.
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YWCA
Des Moines
Elizabeth Dawson
Tee
Paul Shearer
Edna Mercer
J. C. Holbert
Ethel Me
W. B. Pupuis
Loveless
Creedy
Phil Weldin
Earl Virginia Potter
Helen Levis
Elizabeth Irwin
Mae Davis
Edna McCarty
A .F. Atchison
Miss Dawson
Charles Wilson
Robert Day
Donna Hughes
Mary June Brooks
Artemas Brown
Walter Smith
Helen Wittmer
Jeanne Slickers
Mrs Stone's Father Severely Injured in Auto Accident
Mr and Mrs Leo Stone of Washington rush to the bedside of Mrs Stone's father Frank Bell of Offie Iowa after a Tuesday automobile crash left him in critical condition at University Hospital Iowa City The accident occurred
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Leo Stone
Washington
Southern Democrats Lead Uprising Against Administration's Program
Southern Democrats in the House and Senate challenged President Truman by amending the rent control bill and blocking other measures. In the Senate they rejected compromises to end a filibuster, then called off their talkathon and backed a milder gag rule while preserving a path to block civil rights legislation.
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Washington
Truman
White House
House
Senate
Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Resources
John Bell Williams
Miss
Paul Brown
Cpi Ga
Abert Rains
Ala
Mr. Truman
Scott W. Lucas
Iowa Wesleyan Offers Scholarships in Southeast Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan college will offer a $150 per year two year scholarship in several southeastern Iowa counties including Washington to high school seniors recommended to enter elementary teaching. The program targets the elementary teacher shortage and operates with the Iowa State Education Association recruitment effort.
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Iowa Wesleyan College
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
Iowa Wesleyan
Washington
Legion and Auxiliary Hold Washington County Meeting
Legion Members and Auxiliary officials led by Art Cordwell and Sue Stringer attended a Washington County joint Legion and Auxiliary gathering in city hall. County Commander Alfred Fritz presided as district and department officers spoke on veteran benefits and expanded auxiliary work. Refreshments followed with a social hour and dancing, seven Washington posts represented.
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American Legion Department
Washington County Legion and Auxiliary
Sue Stringer
Poston
Edward Bushek
Riverside
BE. EK. Ward
Washington
Lee Stacy
Brighton
Art Cordwell
Muscatine
Everette Ferguson
Mecniodiesville
Alfred Fritz
Glen Halquist
Mt. Pleasant
George Baker
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Washington County Joint Legion and Auxiliary
Department Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Cordwell of
Washington Posts
Sabotage Sought in Oakland Army Pier Fire
FBI agents and army officers searched for evidence of arson after a $1,000,000 blaze at the Oakland army base warehouse destroyed shipments bound for Japan and Okinawa. The fire began just after midnight and burned over three hours.
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Oakland
Cal
Oakland Army Base
FBI
Japan
Okinawa
Bank at Brighton Robbery Fizzles With Minimal Loss
Last night intruders broke into the Rubio Savings Bank at Brighton but reportedly took only fountain pens. Sheriff Snyder said entry was gained through a side window. State officials planned fingerprint and clue checks today.
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Bank At
Brighton
Washington County
Rubio Savings Bank
Get. Snyder
Red Cross Quota Reached in Washington County Drive
Workers report Washington county has reached its national Red Cross quota totaling 5453.08 at headquarters. Clay township leads by finishing first, with 94.25 from its workers. Prairie Flower district reports 10 collected by Earl Smith, the largest in the county so far.
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Washington County
Red Cross
Ralph Kleese
Clay Township
Frank Gevock
Cy Dickinson
Frank Wesley
Leonard Fritz
Howard Koch
Winnie Belter
Don Cave
Prairie Flower
Earl Smith
Farm costs exceed prewar average for U S farmers except feed
Production costs for U S farmers run about three times the pre war average according to new data, with feed costs not included in the threefold rise. The report highlights how inputs like seeds machinery and fertilizer contribute to higher margins.
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U. S
Symptoms of listerellosis in cattle and sheep discussed
The article lists fever facial paralysis circling movements low mood and prostration as symptoms of listerellosis in cattle and sheep describing disease presentation and concern for livestock health.
Ray Lawrence speaks to Y's Men of Anamosa group
Ray Lawrence former Anamosa resident led the program at the Washington Y's Men meeting at the YMCA last night. He described the Anamosa reformatory, its buildings and inmate work, followed by Clem Elliott outlining University of Iowa student YMCA activities.
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Ray Lawrence
Anamosa
Iowa
Washington Y
YMCA
Mr. Lawrence
Clem Elliott
University of Iowa
Western Europe mobilizes defense plans against Russian threat
Western nations rushed defense planning across Britain France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg amid jitters over a Russia crunch. Iran accused Moscow of treaty violations while Britain expands jet fighter capacity and France begins Vampire production. A looming Atlantic pact decision and possible spring or summer crisis shape diplomatic bargaining.
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London
Europe
Russia
Kremlin
Britain
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Iran
Italy
Josef Stalin
Middle East
Tran
Turkey
Marshal Tito
German Elected by Electrical Group at Iowa Convention
Ww. K. German of Washington was named a director of the Iowa Electrical Association at the state convention in Ft. Dodge. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. German, their daughter Donna Rae, and John Slickers. The association aims to draft an Iowa electrical code and seek licensure for electricians.
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Ww. K. German
Washington
Iowa Electrical Association
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
German
Donna Rae
John Slickers
Lowa Electrical Association
Sandpaper soles for toddlers shoes to stop slips
A method proposed to prevent falls uses roughened soles on a baby's new shoes. The idea is to sand the soles to increase grip before the child wears them.
Chairmen Named for Washington County Hobby Show
Plans for the Washington County Hobby Show at the Washington YMCA April 23 and 24 moved forward with division chairmen named to oversee entries and judging. The list includes Phil Weldin model and woodwork divisions, Virginia Rains aircraft division, Ruth Foster homemaking arts, and Mrs. Charles R Wilson doll division, among others.
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Washington County
Washington Ymca
Phil Weldin
Don Batterson
Virginia Rains
Gus Alsip
R. E. Shannon
Ruth Foster
Charles R. Wilson
YMCA
Campfire Girls
Bluebirds
Future Farmers of America
Rotary Club
Y's Men's Club
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
YWCA
Boy Scouts
Youth 10 Confesses Post Office Thefts in Moorhead
A 10 year old boy confessed to stealing checks and money orders from the Moorhead post office and private mail boxes. Police say the loot may total thousands of dollars with items recovered from a woodpile. He reportedly entered via a package chute and sometimes followed mailmen on delivery routes.
Koehler Nominated Queen Candidate at Centralia Event
Betty Koehler daughter of Mr and Mrs John Koehler of Ainsworth chosen by Central College students as candidate for Club Centralia queen. Club Centralia on April 1 is a major social event at Central.
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Betty Koehler
John Koehler
Ainsworth
Central College
Club Centralia
Central
Extension Of Mine Strike May Last Beyond March
Pittsburgh reports mine operators and miners expect John L. Lewis to extend his memorial holiday past March 28. The UMW leader’s two week stoppage idled 500000 workers, with steel and allied industries facing potential layoffs if the strike continues. Confirmation of Boyd’s senate appointment may prolong the stoppage.
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Pittsburgh
Mar. Loo
Uup
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Steel and Allied
Boyd
Senate
Daily Smile Feature Moves to Mace Motor Co Back Page
Effective today the texture of Today's Smile moves to the back page under Mace Motor Co. They will pay 50c daily to contributors and ask all submissions be mailed or left at the Journal office not the Ford Garage. The editor may edit or reject any submission and none will be returned. An entirely different front page feature will soon appear.
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Mace Motor Co
Soc
Journal
Mace
Ford
Evening Journal
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Army Pier
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Clendenin Ryan
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William O'Dwyer
John Kinsella
Frank Hogan
National Foundation For Good Government
International
National Coal Association
United Mine Workers
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