Flying Circus at Wellman Promises Big Air Show
The Midland airport near Wellman hosts a major air show tomorrow featuring Lowell White, former air forces instructor, performing sensational stunts. Bill Fisher will fly the smallest biplane in the United States alongside a crop dusting demonstration. Several other pilots appear as organizers expect thousands. gates open at ten in the morning and meals will be served on the ground.
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Midland
Wellman
Flying Tigers Air Circus
Lowell White
Air Forces
Bill Fisher
United States
Immediate Income Tax Cut Urged by Senate Panel
The Republican majority of the Senate Finance Committee urged an immediate income tax cut of four billion dollars annually. The report, approved by up to five votes, backs a House bill and seeks action early next week despite Treasury plans for a possible next year cut. The panel warned postponement could miss chances to counter a potential recession.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Treasury
John W. Snyder
Congress
Cherokee Sheriff Denies Violations Amid Resignation
Don Phipps, Cherokee County sheriff for over six years, denies all charges from County Attorney Harold Wrigg and says he resigned to curb publicity and friction. Grigg had sought Phipps ouster. the court dismissed the case after resignation. A new sheriff will be appointed by the county supervisors at a Monday meeting.
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Cherokee
Iowa
Don Phipps
Cherokee County
Harold Wrigg
Phipps
Grigg
Doctor Hopkins Dies at 86 in Cambridge Home
Sir Frederick Cowland Hopkins world renowned biochemist and Nobel laureate for Medicine in 1929 died at his Cambridge residence. He pioneered vitamin research with early reports in 1905 and full vitamin experiments in 1912. Hopkins chaired the Royal Society from 1930 to 1935.
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London
Frederick Cowland Hopkins
Cambridge
Hopkins
Ile
Royal Society
Hit and Run Driver Strikes Third Time in Des Moines
A third hit-and-run incident in 24 hours occurred in Des Moines. Frank Turkal, 21, was struck by a flat-bodied truck near downtown and hospitalized. Eight-year-old Roger West was also hit late yesterday. his condition labeled fair. A witness, Olive Sat of Studio City, Cal., saw a sedan but not the driver. The prior day, William Caudill, 52, a Des Moines street car conductor, died in a downtown collision.
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Des Moines
Frank T'rkal
Turkal
Veterans Adminstration Hospital
Roger West
Olive Sat
Studio City
Cal
William T. Caudill
Caudill
Argonia elects first woman mayor Medora Salter in 1887
In Argonia Kansas the town elected Medora Salter as mayor in 1887 making her the first woman to hold a mayoral office in the world. Her victory marks a historic milestone for women's political leadership and civic involvement in the era.
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Kansas Town
Medora Salter
Argonia
Revocations of License Doubling Draws Attention
Des Moines records show 918 license revocations by May 15 1947 mainly for driving while intoxicated up from 458 in 1946. Suspensions rose modestly to 46 this year from 405 last year, with possible record revocation totals if trend continues. Authority notes no specific drive cited and cites accident reporting law as a potential curb.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Public Safety
Clarence Shirer
Shirer
Alfred Kahl
New Jersey's Largest Resort Population Highlighted
The passage notes New Jersey holds the nation’s largest summer resort population, with Atlantic City as the peak. It also mentions New Jersey as a gateway for railroads into New York City from the south and west, and cites major mineral deposits including iron ore zinc magnesite and clay.
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New Jersey
The
Union
Shore
Mountain
Atlantic City
New York City
Te State
Ask for Larger Pork Production
The Agriculture Department urged farmers to raise pig production to boost next year’s pork supply. They called for 15 percent more sows this fall, with regional increases ranging from 12 to 18 percent, aiming to add about 5 million hogs. Officials warned beef and veal stocks may not cover next year’s demand.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Steagall
Corn Belt
Court to Decide Bingo Gambling Question in Iowa
Des Moines reports a police raid at Riverview park on a bingo game to test if bingo constitutes gambling. Park manager Robert Reichardt was arrested but released on bond and set for May 19 hearing. A church bingo at St Mary’s drew about 200 players with no charges filed.
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Des Moines
Riverview Park
Robert Reichardt
Iowa
St. Mary's Catholic Church
M. E. Miller
Health Unit Activities May 19 Week Conference in Washington
Health unit activities for the week of May 19 include a child health conference at the Washington office on Thursday May 22 from 1 15 to 3 30 p m. The notice outlines the schedule and location for the session.
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Child Health Conference
Washington
Conference Called to Curb Inflation in Farm Land Values
Washington May 17 The White House directs a June 9 conference led by Agriculture Secretary Clinton P Anderson to curb inflation in farm real estate values. About 30 industry reps will seek uniform agency handling to avoid a repeat of the postwar boom bust. President Truman warns of falling farm product prices and hardship during the recession.
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Washington
Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Truman
Anderson
Mr. Truman
Kansan Rep Probes Hannegan Postmaster General Role
Rep Edward R. Rees of Kansas, chair of the House post office committee, urged an investigation into Robert FE. Hannegan’s dual posts as postmaster general and Democratic National Committee chairman. He tempered with no political motive, calling it efficiency concerns. The inquiry may also examine political appointments within the postal service.
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Washington
Edward R. Rees
Kans
Robert FE. Hannegan
Rees
House Post Office
Post Office Department
Kansan
National Guard Strength Tops 73,000 Across States
The army reports 73,691 National Guard personnel at the week ended April 0. In April, 15,886 more men enlisted or were commissioned across 48 states, Puerto Rico and Hawaii, up from 14,911 in March.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
National Guard Biureau
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Swim Instructors Needed by Y W C A
The Y W C A seeks swimming instructors with life saving certificates or willing to renew. The summer schedule is heavy and positions offer two days per week at the Y pool with liberal pay. Apply to the Washington Y W C A at the Y building east wing.
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Y. W
Washington Y. W. C. A
Party for Judge Beehly Draws Washington Legal Heavyweights
Washington hosts a district bar party honoring Judge Frank Beebly of Montezuma. Attendees include judges and attorneys from Jasper, Keokuk, Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Washington counties plus federal and state officials. Beebly marks 50 years since Iowa bar admission and 20 years since becoming a judge. recently observed his 74th birthday.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Towa Judicial District
Frank Beelly
Montezuma
Iowa
Jasper Keokuk
Mahaska
Powesheis
Charles FE. Wennerstrom
Patriotic Programs At Washington Schools This Week
Representatives of Washington patriotic groups visited local schools for Memorial day observances. Talks and programs occurred at the high school junior high and Lincoln and Stewart grade schools with plans for St James parish school next week. Local committee members included Mrs Salladay DRC Mrs Speidel DAR Mrs Atkinson VFW Auxiliary and others.
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Washington Patriotic Organizations
Washington
Stewart
Lincoln
St. James
Lincoln School
Ernest Salladay
Women’s Relief Corps
N. M. Speidel
Daughters of
Mrs. Maxwell Called By Death At 86 In Iowa City
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Anderson Maxwell 86 widow of George Maxwell will be held Monday morning at 7 30 at Shermans funeral home led by Dr. George Kerr Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery She died yesterday afternoon at an Iowa City nursing home She had lived in Washington and Washington county all her life Born March 18 1861 at Dublin daughter of Robert and Nancy Anderson Married Sept 4 1884 to J G Maxwell at Dublin They lived in Crawfordsville until 1912 then moved to Washington Her husband served as mayor of Washington Several years ago She was a member of United Presbyterian church Fortnightly club Pythian Circle Navajo club and church women's societies Surviving daughter Mrs Roy Tripp of Sioux City a grandson and a great grandchild.
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Emma Anderson Maxwell
George Maxwell
Sherman
George Kerr
Elm Grove
Maxwell
Iowa City
Mercy Hospital
Washington
Washington County
Dublin
Town
Robert
Nancy Anderson
J. G. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Church
Roy Tripp
Sioux City
Iowa
Ralston Funeral Services Set for Monday Afternoon
Funeral services for W. H. Ralston, a West Chester farmer, are planned for Monday afternoon at 3 30 at L A Jones funeral home. Rev. Floyd Susith of New Haven and Grace Hill churches will conduct. Burial will follow at Rhin Grove cemetery. He died yesterday morning in an Iowa City hospital.
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W. 9 Ralston
L. A
Clarice Brum Excluded From High School Honors List
The Journal lists senior class members with 90 percent grades or above but omits Clarice Brum, a high achiever, from the high honors as announced at the class day program on Thursday.
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Washington High School
Clarice Brumfield
Local Legion and VFW Members Attend Stewart School Event
Auxiliary leaders and Legion members including Mrs. Marie Baker and Attorney Robert Day attended the Stewart school event. The W. rk. C. and the VFW Auxiliary were represented by Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Milo Steele Jr., with Attorney John Owen of the Legion also present.
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Marie Baker
Pearl Wistler
Milo Steele
VFW
Robert Day
the Legion
Stewart
W. Rk. C
Truman rushes home to mother in critical condition
President Truman flew to Grandview Missouri through a wind and rainstorm to reach his critically ill mother. Brig General Wallace Graham said she had suffered two heart attacks and began to weaken yesterday while able to recognize him upon arrival.
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Grandview
Truman
Wallace Graham
Mr. Truman
Kansas City
Bee Keeper Meeting Notes 371 Colonies Inspected
Joseph Hermann a diary state district inspector met with the Bee Keepers association at the Farm Bureau office. Duane Griggs presided as 28 locations totaling 371 colonies were inspected with 36 diseased by American foulbrood. Hermann plans to return to inspect more colonies in June.
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Joseph Hermann
Manchester
Bee Keepers Association
Farm Bureau
Duane Griggs
County Association
Hermann
Herman
Ralph Kern
Brighton
Intoxicated Driving Charge Filed Against Walter Stevens
A charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was filed today against Walter Stevens of Rubio. He was to be arraigned in the court of Justice of the Peace W. Fillmore of Brighton after an arrest late yesterday afternoon on highway No. 1 near Rubio.
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Walter Stevens
Rubio
Court of Justice of the Pesce Rk. W. Fillmore
Brighton
Stevens
Arunken
Walter Scranton's Son Linn Killed in Accident
News from White Plains New York reports the accidental death of A Linn Scranton age 12, son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Scranton. The boy, delivering a paper route, was struck by a car yesterday evening. Dr Scranton pastors Grace Methodist Church. the family has three daughters and another son.
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A. Linn Scranton
Walter Scranton
White Plains
N. Y
Scranton
Frank Scranton
Washington
Grace Methodist Church
New York Town
New York City
Long-Established Carolina Favorite Tree Grows in Salt Lake
More than 75 years ago a Carolina popular tree was planted in Salt Lake City by an early Utah pioneer woman. The tree has since grown to about 200 feet, likely the largest tree in Utah.
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Salt Lake City
U.P
Utah
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