Italy and France Face Crises as Unions Strike and Deputies Clash
In Rome and across Italy a two hour general strike protested the eight May Day killings in Sicily. Police arrested 64 suspects as carabinieri hunted the killers. In France a coalition cabinet teeters amid a communist challenge over Renault wage demands. UN debate on Jewish representation in Palestine opens with Britain willing to join the US, while Arab states oppose the move.
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Sicily
Common Man Party
United Nations
Palestine
Britain
United States
Rome
Mario Scelba
Drank More Beer And Smoked Less In April
Des Moines reports April tax figures show beer revenue at 130164.65, up about 15000 from March while cigarette revenue fell from 369559.54 in March to 312855.19 in April. Cigarette revenue also trails the 335978.81 collected in April last year, though beer revenue stays nearly steady across the periods.
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Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Mareh
Christian Church Remodeling Begins May 12
Work on the new ceiling for the Christian church will start Monday May 12 with acoustic celotex supplied by a Des Moines firm. Wall reconstruction with celotex boards is planned for early June by local labor under Washington contractor supervision, while services will be held in the Y M C A community room during remodeling.
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The
Christian Church
Des Moines
Washington Contractors
T. C. Polk
Country Club Plans for Biggest Year and Growth
About 100 Washington Golf and Country Club stockholders attended a dinner and meeting to map a busy season with expected member gains. Plans include May 15 guest night to recruit 50 prospective members and trips for recent joiners. President Claude W. Tucker outlined finances and practices while Ted Brown and Mike Flenner described clubhouse and grounds improvements and future accommodations.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Country Club
Claude W. Tucker
Bot Arthur
Washington
Menihere
Ted Brown
Mike Flenner
Weather records show wet cold April 1947
Compilation of April 1947 weather figures notes 6.79 inches of rainfall, over four times April 1946, and cooler temps with a 29 degree minimum and 74 degree maximum. An April 16 snow measured two inches. May trends remain cold with continued light rain.
Toughen Senate Labor Measure Passes Amendment
The Senate moved to strengthen the labor bill by approving an amendment to bar unions from coercing employees in representation drives. The vote favored extending protections while Taft and Republican leaders push for additional amendments. Separately, club plans include expanded exits for easier access and a June 22 invitation tournament featuring top southeastern Iowa golfers.
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Washington
Senate
Robert A. Taft
R.D
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Ray Whitehead
Iowa
National Music Week Program Opens Sunday in Washington
The Fortnightly club music department launches National Music Week with a sacred concert Sunday in the Methodist church led by Mrs. Ivory Winston of Ottumwa. A full week of concerts and programs follows with events at the Baptist church and high school auditorium, featuring university musicians and local performers.
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Hhe
Methodist
Ivory Winston
O1lumna
Methodist Church
Hugh McCleery
J. C. Holbert
U. S. Smith
Wester Luckenhill
George Dare Save Pollock
Josephine Altman Case
Evanston
The
Baptist Church
Washington Municipal oOand
Central Park
State University of Iowa
Himie Voxman
Daughters of Music Department
Barbara Dare
Nadie
Gertrude Payne
Frances Miller
Ann Houck
Will Usher
Music Week
Foster Bagge
E. D. Morrison, Jr
George Freshwaters
M. M Schell
Ottumwa
Methodist Church of Washington
John Yousling
Jesus
Rottorf Jubal’s
Joshua
Franck Confounded
Naaman
Costa
Price Cuts Reported in Numerous Cities
Merchants nationwide kept 10 percent price cuts during a spread of the Newburyport anti inflation plan. In Newburyport the trial ended with a vote to continue cuts, noting 30 to 45 percent sales gains. Other areas reported varied results and some plan suspensions while manufacturers and wholesalers were urged to join reductions.
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United Press
Newburyport
Mass
New York
Jackson Heights
Far Rockaway
Brooklyn
Washington, D. C
Georgetown
District of Columbia
Hyattsville
Detroit
Mardigan Corp
Detroit Retail Grocers’ Association
Pottstown
Chamber of Commerce
Connecticut
Ansonia
Derby
Danielson
Chicago
South Side Merchants Association
Leo C. Pliner
Saul Cohen
New Soda Fountain Installed at Phillips Store
A new ultra modern soda fountain was completed this week at Phillips drug store. The installation included a rearrangement of the store interior for better appearance and more convenient service. The fountain was placed farther back to move merchandise displays and improve wrapping areas.
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Phillips Drug Store
Council Working On Garbage Plan For Washington
City council members H F Freshwaters M Humble and Harry Sowden visited Cedar Rapids and Marion to study garbage collection methods. Marion uses resident paid service with a truck and special body. Incineration deemed too costly and unsuitable for smaller cities. Next council meeting Monday aims for nearer solution.
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H. F. Freshwaters
M. Humble
Harry Sowden
Cedar Raiids
Marion
Washington
G. F. Mace
Mrs W L Carkuff Dies in Kansas
Relatives report the sudden death of Mrs. W L Carkuff of Miltonvale Kansas. Maiden name Hattie Hotle she was raised in Dutch Creek. She married Rev W L Carkuff in 1892. Survived by seven children brothers and sisters Leona Hogg Elsie Libe and others in Washington Wichita Cawker City and Oxford Mississippi. Rev Carkuff died February 28 1941.
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W. L. Carkuff
Miltonvale
Kans
Wichita, Kans
C. W. Hotle
Cawker City
Leona Hogg
Oxford
Elsie Libe
Washington
Mr. Carkuff
New Fountain Mirrors Store Color Scheme in Surroundings
The fountain project blends the original store color palette into its surroundings, extending the design harmony. The effort emphasizes seamless integration with nearby architecture and landscape elements.
Call Meeting on Decoration Day Planning Session
A Memorial Day planning meeting is announced for Monday evening May 5 at 7 30 in the Le2 jet hall. John Owen of Sean Beatty post American Legion calls the gathering of patriotic organizations to appoint committees and discuss memorial services and parade.
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le2 Jet
John Owen
Sean Beatty
American Legion
Don Ross to Speak at Des Moines Advertising Club
Don Ross of the Meredith Publicity company is slated to address the Des Moines Advertising club next Tuesday at noon. He will discuss "Going Places" and is described as a veteran speaker who has addressed over a thousand state and national events.
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Don Ross
Meredith Publish Company
Des Moines Advertising Club
Don Rose
Ross
Two Decrees of Divorce Filed in Court
Judge R G Yoder granted two divorce decrees this morning and filed them with the clerk of court. Norma F Dunsmore vs Allen G Dunsmore awarded plaintiff household goods and custody of Shelby Jean Dunsmore with no alimony and an allotment to the girl from the defendant. Donna M Snyder granted divorce from Charles C Snyder. she kept her personal property and restored her maiden name Donna M Rippel.
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R. G. Yoder
Norma F. Dunsmore
Allen G. Dunsmore
Shelby Jean Dunsmore
Donna M. Snyder
Charles C. Snyder
Donna M. Rippel
Marriage License Granted to Keota and Washington Pair
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the courthouse to Elmer M. Adam of Keota and Harriet Greiner of Washington.
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Court House
Elmer M. Adam
Keota
Harriet Greiner
Washington
Dr. P G Dykhuizen to speak on aged home cause
United Presbyterian Church hosts Dr. P G Dykhuizen superintendent of missions who will present the movement for a United Presbyterian home in Washington. A special Mothers Day offering will be taken in Iowa Illinois churches on May 11.
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P. G. Dykhuizen
Town
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Home
Washington
Iowa
Illinois
Wage dispute continues as utilities reject offer
Iowa board rejects Northwestern Bell's wage proposal from 2.50 to 4.00 weekly. The move would raise annual payroll by 162,550 dollars for 17,000 workers, averaging 17.8 cents more per week per employee. In Washington, conciliators report progress after a 24 day nationwide strike looms.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Northwestern Telephone Workers Today
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Adu
Washington
AUTW
Long Lines
National Federal of Telephone Workers (Inc
Cedar Rapids Plumbers Get 120 Cent Hour Increase
Cedar Rapids union plumbers returned to work under an agreement raising the hourly wage by 1 20 cents to 1 95. The deal covers University of Iowa emergency housing project workers and other trades await negotiations with operating engineers cement finishers and iron workers.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Union
John W. Evans
Building Trades Council
University of Iowa
Fire at 708 West Monroe Street Causes Minor Damage
Firefighters were called to 708 West Monroe Street where a heater starter ignited a rug and scorched the floor. The blaze was quickly extinguished with little damage. The fire siren was tested yesterday afternoon and again this morning.
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West
Monroe Street
Cedar Rapids Woman Fined for Drunkenness and Disturbing Peace
Mrs. Mary Hyble, 46, was fined 50 dollars in Cedar Rapids today after she resisted arrest in the downtown district. In custody she kicked at officers and damaged cell furnishings, later throwing items from the cell as Capt. Walsh and patrolman Barta intervened.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Mary Hyble
Howard Walsh
Walsh
Fleix Barta
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