Fairfield Professor Dies at 75 After 36 Years at Parsons
Dr. Charles Carter 75 dean of Parsons College and biology professor for 36 years died at his Fairfield home. He chaired the Iowa board of basic science examiners and led as former president of the Iowa Conference Athletic Association. He belonged to AAAS and the Iowa Academy of Science and was highly popular.
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Charles Carter
Parsons College
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Iowa Academy of Science
Iowa Board of
Iowa Conference Athletic Association
Parsons
Des Moines Radio Station Sells to Chicago Investor
WSO in Des Moines sold by Iowa Broadcasting Co for 275000 dollars to Kingsley H Murphy of Minneapolis, who has held stock in WTCN. KSO remains Des Moines station and KRNT stays with Iowa Broadcasting. FCC duopoly rules require one city owner per market. sale awaits FCC approval likely within 60 days.
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Iowa Broadcasting Company
Kingsley H. Murphy
Minnpeapolis
Minn
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Minneapolis
KSO
Federal Communications Commission
Iowa Broaacasting Company
KRNT
Murrhy
Drake University athletic director facing nuisance case over cattle grazing
Judge Ralph D. Moore deferred ruling after hearing that Green kept 12 to 27 head of cattle on a 3e acre plot between Douglas avenue and Beaver avenue, near residents who complained of flies and odors. Moore ordered a conference between Green and health authorities to seek a resolution.
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J. W. Murphy
Douglas Ave
R Pallas
Green
Controversy Rages Over Johnson County Ration Board Move
In Iowa City the Johnson county ration board faced sharp exchanges as headquarters were moved amid a dispute with the local Office of Price Administration. Board chair R J Phelps claimed prior knowledge of the move, while Waldo Geiger said the plan had long been in place and cited the usual 20 day notice. The board closed for the day as tempers cooled.
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Johnson County Ration Board
Storm Center
Towa
Office of Price Administration
OPA
R. J. Phelps
Waldo Geiger
Geiger
Iowa mines praised for safety by federal inspectors
The bureau of mines commended two Iowa coal mines in Washington on safety reports. The No 14 mine of Vive Pershing Fuel Co at Knoxville Marion County and another mine employing 148 men produce about 100 tons of coal daily.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Bureau of Mines
Vive Pershing Fuel Co
Knoxville
Marion County
Carpathian Battles Drive Soviet Push Across Front
Soviet mountain troops advance through the Carpathians in localized engagements from the Seret valley toward Iasi. Heavy actions reported in Kowel area and air raids claim 114 German planes destroyed behind the southern front.
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Romanian Carpathians
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Seret
Romania
Iasi
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Poland
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Sevastopol
Crimean
Narva
Estonia
High Command
Red Air Force
Lwow
Europe
Stanislawow
Roman
One of Keith Sweet Twin Babies Dies
Elizabeth Jane Sweet daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Sweet of Washington died this morning at Davenport after illness. She and her twin Marjory Jean had been in a Catholic home. funeral at St James church with Rev H J Corcoran. Born Sept 14 1948 at Washington County Hospital. Survived by parents, twin sister, and three other siblings.
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Elizabeth Jane Sweet
Keith Sweet
Washington
Davenport
Mine of the White Ash Mining Co. near Albia
A fragment notes a mine of the White Ash Mining Co located seven miles east of Albia in Monroe County.
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White Ash Mining Co
Albia
Monroe County
Farmers Get Help to Keep Their Tractors Running
In Ames Iowa on May 4 farmers receive aid from wives high schoolers and businessmen to keep tractors running around the clock during a dry spell. Montgomery County reports only five dry days since April 1 threatening erosion and limited fall plowing. Neighbors pool manure spreaders as up to 524 loads were spread in a day.
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Ames
Iowa
Montgomery County
Harry Goranson
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Allied air offensive reports submarine sink and Burma gains
Allied forces launch new Pacific air strikes with a submarine sunk near Socotra and advances on the Arakan front in Burma. British bombers strike southwest of Socotra while British troops seize high ground along the Bihidaung Maungdaw road as they push toward the Burma coast.
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Rabaul
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Truk
Carolines
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Hansa Bay
Biak Island
Ponape
Socotra
Italian Somaliland
Africa
Bihidaung-Maungdaw
Arakan
Bishidaung
Colder Weather Follows Big Wind
A strong breeze moved through yesterday and last night with no reports of serious damage. Temperature dropped from 80 degrees Monday to a low near 36 degrees this morning. Rainfall measured 0.14 inches.
Relief Operators Urged to Enroll at Farm Placement Centers
Iowa State College official R. K. Bliss urges county extension directors to enroll all available relief tractor operators at farm placement centers. Centers will act as clearing headquarters to fill relief requests as farmers rally to boost wartime food production exemplified by Winneshiek County where a farmer offered to share his oats and equipment.
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Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Bliss
Winneshiek County
E. J. Weigle
William B. Kerr 88 Dies in Ames Iowa
William B. Kerr aged 88 died at the Ames home of his son Dr Cloyce B. Kerr after a period of ill health. His wife died in San Diego March 2. The body goes to Washington for funeral plans with services set for Saturday at 2 PM at L A Jones funeral home. He was born January 31 1856 in Mahoning County Ohio and lived in Washington area most of his life. He leaves son Dr Cloyce B. Kerr of Ames and daughter Beulah Manning of San Diego California.
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Oge
Cloyce B. Kerr
Ames
Iowa
San Diego
Calif
Washington
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Kerr
Mahoning County
Ohio
Jonathan
Janet 4. Kerr
Martha E. McFarlane
Living Lake
California
Kerr
Second United Presbyterian Church
First Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Coyce B. Kerr
Beulah Manning
U. S. Casualties Reach 197,873
Washington May 4. U S casualties of the armed forces total 197 873 an increase of 5 037 from a week ago The figure includes 45 585 dead 74 223 wounded 43 010 missing and 35 055 prisoners of war Secretary Stimson said April 21 army totals were 153 302 with 26 575 dead 62 312 wounded 33 814 missing and 30 601 prisoners of war The Navy list shows 44 571 casualties including 19 010 dead 11 911 wounded 9 196 missing and 4 454 prisoners of war.
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Washington, D. C
America
Henry l. Stimson
Navy
Farm Leader Vows Duty to Front Line Workers
A farmer-turned-advocate declares pledges to support frontline workers, saying their pay and efforts are vital and he wants to contribute his part to the cause. The remark emphasizes solidarity with those in active service and the need for practical action.
Naz i Supply Bases Are Devastated
London reports Allied air power strikes across Germany and France as 800 British raiders devastate three major Nazi invasion supply bases in France while American bombers attack targets in Germany and Holland. RAF night fighters defend the bomber streams amid heavy tonnage strikes on munitions depots.
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Holland
Berlin
Germany
France
U. S
8Th
Atlantic Wall
Royal Air Force
Mail- Iv
Montdidier
Chiaundun
Dabbead
Ludwigshafen
Europe
9Th Air Force
Guard Inspection Invitation To Washington Business Men
Captain George Baker of the State Guard invites Washington business men and local citizens to an inspection of the company at the armory this evening at eight. The event, led by a U S army officer, aims to show support for the unit and boost community backing for State Guard activities.
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Washington
George Baker
State Guard
Baker
United States Army
Burglary Reports Stolen Rifle and Ammunition
Will Leeper of north west Brighton told the sheriff last night his home was broken into last Sunday by someone seeking weapons. A .22 calibre rifle and two boxes of shotgun shells were taken. Entry was gained by removing a window screen while the family was away.
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Will Leeper
Brighton
Leeper
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