Congress approves foreign relief bill amid farm aid cuts
Congress completed action on a $350 billion foreign relief bill and sent it to the White House after Senate unanimous approval and House passage 288 to 6. Separately a House subcommittee cut the Agriculture Department budget by about 37 percent, trimming $450 million from the request and eliminating roughly $142 million of past department revenue for farm programs.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Conference Committee
House
Senate
Appropriations
Agriculture Department
Columbus Knights name Iowa officers
Former state representative Frank W. Less of Cascade was re elected state deputy of the Iowa council of Knights of Columbus. Also re elected were F P Conley Des Moines state secretary J L Mahoney Farley state treasurer Paul Kildee Waterloo state advocate and Clarence Halligan Fort Dodge state warden The Rev Sylvester Luby Loras college Dubuque named chaplain Des Moines was selected as the next convention site.
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Vort Dodge
Iowa
Frank W. Less
Cascade
Iowa Counsil
Knights of Columbus
Conley
Des Moines
J. L Mahoney
Farley
Paul Kildee
Waterloo
Clarence Halligan
Fort Dodge
Sylvester Luby
Loras
Sioux City approves 975000 bond for auditorium
Voters in Sioux City Iowa approved a 975000 bond issue to complete a city auditorium on the Missouri river front.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Missouri River
Seven Killed in Bomber Crash Near Chanute Field
A B 25 bomber en route from Cheyenne Wyoming to Chanute field crashed near Rantoul Illinois killing seven aboard. The crash was reported today after being found by farmer Ekke Flesner who described the wreckage as not a pile of junk and not burning. Next of kin were to be notified.
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Rantoul, Ill
Uvup
Chanute Field
Ekke Flesner
Flesner
Cheyenne
Wyo
Funeral of Mrs Maxwell Held at Sherman's Funeral Home
The funeral of Mrs George Maxwell was held Monday at Shermans funeral home with Dr George Kerr presiding. Music featured a solo by Merle Simpson and pallbearers included David McLaughlin D N Anwyl O K Clapper Fort Sherman John A Stewart and Glen Been blossom. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Roy Tripp of Sioux City and three grandchildren Mrs A H Hartung George M Tripp and Richard C Tripp plus two great grandchildren Michael L Hartung and Linda Martha Tripp.
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Maxwell
George Maxwell
Sherman
George Kerr
Merle Simpson
David McLaughlin
D. N. Anwyl
O. K. Clapper
Fort Sherman
John A. Stewart
Glen Beenblossom
Elm Grove Cemetery
Roy Tripp
Sioux City
Sioux City, Mrs. Maxwell Was Survived By Three Grandchildren, Mrs. A. H. Hartung
Belmar
N. J
George M. Tripp
Bradley Beach
Richard C. Tripp
University of Iowa
Michael L. Hartung
Linda Martha Tripp
New Cars Show Up On Used Car Lots Across Iowa
Iowa auto dealers warn that numerous new cars appear on used car lots with prices well above list, fueling debate and potential legislation. The practice, aided by mediators and curbstoners, raises ethics concerns as buyers face premium payments to secure desired models and colors.
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Flowa
Iowa
United Press
Detroit
Dealers’ Association
President's Mother Chance for Recovery Reported
Grandview, May 21. General Wallace Graham, White House physician, said there had been a halt in the decline of President Truman's 44 year old mother and that she had a chance to recover. He cautioned the improvement was fragile and could reverse at any moment.
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Grandview
Wallace Graham
White House
Trumton
Graham
Greece Accepts Guerrilla Amnesty Agreement
Athens reports Greece accepted American proposals for a realistic guerrilla amnesty and invited neutral countries to observe. The government move marks the first success of the new American policy toward Greece with observers allowed to witness clemency and protection offered to deserters. Ambassador Lincoln MacVeagh proposed the plan in a note to Foreign Minister Constantine Tsaldaris.
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Athens
Greece
U. S
Lincoln MacVeuch
Constantine Tsaldaris
Fairfield Grants Small Pay Increases for City Workers
Fairfield Iowa May 21 UP City employees in a 10 day period have received pay raises ranging from five to nineteen cents per hour.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Policy for Peace Told By Stassen at Jefferson Iowa
Harold E. Stassen called for a one year production for peace program to prevent economic crashes and world conflict. He outlined a practical, long term plan to devote all national production to peace, with UN guidance but US administration, fair raw material access, and non monetary repayment.
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Jefferson
Iowa
Harold E. Stassen
United Nations
Stassen
United States
Henry A. Wallace
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Staussen
Ross
United Nations’ Social and Economic Council
United Nations Organization
Britain plans new economic mission to United States
London May 21 The Daily Express reports Britain will send an economic mission to the United States this summer to seek raw materials on a renderlease basis. A high government source denied knowledge of any such mission and rejected talk of seeking another dollar loan from the United States.
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London
Daily Express
Britain
United States
Great Britain
Mayor G E Mace Fines Man for Improper Parking
Mayor G E Mace sentences Robert Galloway to pay a one dollar fine and costs for improper parking.
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G. E. Mace
Robert Galloway
Music Awards at Junior High School
Seven eighth grade pupils earned instrumental music awards at a junior high school assembly this morning. Melvin Hill presented the awards based on points earned in music work. Recipients include Franklin Stout Paul George Mary Jo Blick Neill Humble Marilyn Fenn Marilyn Falk and Jimmy Mapel.
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Melvin Hill
Franklin Stout
Paul George
Mary Jo Blick
Neill Humble
Marilyn Fenn
Marilyn Falk
Jimmy Mapel
Poppies Ready For Sale On Poppy Day
Disabled veterans in Des Moines rush to complete memorial poppies for Poppy Day May 24. Local Auxiliary unit has received flowers shaped by hand, providing employment for veterans. making poppies in hospital workshops aids recovery and supports families.
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Des Moines
E. E. Ward
Leon Beatty Wait
American Lesson Auxiliary
Aptitude Tests Reveal Varied Music Skill Among Y's Men
Y's Men members tested for musical aptitude after a sea shore exercise led by John Yousling showed some as geniuses in music while others had little pitch rhythm or tone. John Owen said 167 pounds of clothing were mailed to needy families in Europe last week by the world outlook committee, with another shipment planned. Kieth Vetter reported a ladies' night set for June 3 at the country club. Guests included George Masson leading pure joprds delfiy u.
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John Yousling
Y's Mens Club
John Owen
World Outlook Committee
Europe
Kieth Vetter
George Masson
Finger and Osgood to visit City Hall Thursday
Irving K. Finger and Edmund J. Osgood will be at the city hall Thursday. Osgood seeks on the job training opportunities for former servicemen in the area. All veterans and others are invited to attend.
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Irving K. Finger
Edmund J. Osgood
Mr. Osgood
Brighton and Bethel Plan to Call Pastor
At a Washington Presbyterian church meeting the Brighton and Bethel churches studied joining fields to call a single minister. Rev. T. E. White presided with Iowa City presbytery and national missions officials present. Committees for final drafts named with Brighton representatives G. R. Brier and others and Bethel reps C. J. Wolfe and Maurice Meyers. next meeting set for June 2 to finalize plan.
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Presbyterian Church
Washington
Presbyterian Church of
Brighton
Bethel Presyterian
T. E. White
Iowa City
G. R. Brier
Raymond Stacey
Jennie Madden
Leota Mulikan
Bethel Church
C. J. Wolfe
Rothlisberger
Maurice Meyers
Lincoln School Play Day Victors Over Stewart in All-Grade Meet
Lincoln and Stewart schools competed in the annual play day on Lincoln grounds under Bertha Ross. Lincoln totaled 201 points to Stewart’s 96 with wins across girls and boys events from fourth to sixth grade, including multiple sprint and softball throws.
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Lincoln School
Stewart School
Bertha Ross
Phyical
Joyce Messenger
Patty Stewart
Patty Ingle
Joy Picken
Karen Engle
Janet Graf
Mildred Bower
Darlene Snyder
Lavonne Edwards
Boyrs
Stanley Smith
Dean Willey
Dick Gerham
Eddie Winga
Don Hayes
Ronald York
Jack Logan
Jerry Richards
James Stalder
Shirley Kimmel
Lois Carl
Phyllis Brewer
Delsa Boileau
Mary Ann Leyden
Ardythe Wead
Betty Alliman
Rita Ahrens
Kathryn Orcutt
Dick Gorham
Harold Morrison
Max Embree
Tommy Mexcone
Ralph Bleichwehr
John Pratt
Ray Tweeten
Ernest Beenblossom
Jim Sherman
Lincoln
Stewart
Veterans benefits information contact details urged
Employers with questions about this phase of veterans benefits are urged to contact Mr. Osgood between 9:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. for further information. Mr. Finger will assist veterans on insurance education hospitalization domiciliary care pension and compensation loans dental and medical treatment and all other benefits veterans are entitled by law.
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Osgood
Mr. Finger
Garbage Pickup Schedule Set by City Official
Frank Black in charge of temporary garbage collection released a weekly schedule for Var iOUsS Darts of Lown. Mondays cover business district and square forenoon pickups. other days assign areas by street and highway72 routes. Curbside pails must be placed at alleys or walk fronts. no on-property collection.
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Frank Black
Lown
Madison Street
East Washington Street
Black
Report on Mothers day collections for aged home
R A Stewart treasurer of United Presbyterian home for aged people said he received 8282.16 in cash from Mothers day collections in 24 Iowa and Illinois synod churches for the home in Washington. Reports from churches are slow and he expects more funds as churches report to presbyterial treasurers. There are 122 churches in the two synods. The home board plans a Washington meeting on Monday May 26.
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R. A. Stewart
United Presbyterian Home For
Iowa
Illinois
Washington
Stewart
Home Board of Directors
Humm Signs Up in Soap Box Derby
Jack Humm, last year's winner, signs up for the county derby on July 16. Contenders include Charles Barthalow Jr and Donald Stout. Y's Men's Club sponsors expect at least 15 racers with local sponsors from Tucker Chevrolet and others.
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Jack Humm
Jack
Des Moines
Charles Barthalow, Jr
Washington R. R
Donald Stout
Washington
Tucker Chevrolet
Brown's
West Chester
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Wellman
Kalona
Riverside
Detroit Ford foremen strike for new concessions
Foremen at Ford plants in Detroit walked out in a union authorized action, halting about 3,200 supervisory workers and threatening to idle up to 90,000 production workers within days. CIO United Auto Workers members stay on the job as talks fail to resume the terminated contract, with picket lines at Lincoln, Highland Park, and River Rouge plants.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Robert H. Keys
The
Foremen’s Association of America
Lincoln
Highland Park
River Rouge
CIO
United Auto Workers
Tommy Thompson
UAW
Ford Kexal
FAA
Keys
Ile
Kenny Ford II
Anc
Legion Plans for Officers Election at Leon Beatty Post
At a Leon Beatty post meeting a nominating committee was named to report on a slate of candidates for officers for the coming year. Eight members were appointed to help decorate graves on Memorial Day. Wendell Baker announced committees as acting vice commander in place of Commander Boyd White. An address by the national commander on universal military training was recorded. Informal talks touched on securing better post quarters for Washington activities. Don Davis of Cedar Rapids screened mountain climbing slides, an outstanding entertainment feature.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Wendell Baker
Boyd White
Legion
Post
Washington
Don Davis
Cedar Rapids
Pigeon Captured After Roosting In Hotel Pennsylvania Lobby
A pigeon that roosted in the Hotel Pennsylvania lobby for two days was captured after detectives and others played with a string to spring a trap. The bird was freed several blocks from the hotel after its capture yesterday.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Dell Boys
Keiel
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Logansport
Ind
International Soundphoto
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Tion
Sparpster
Sears
U.S
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Atkinson
Wis
George Weckler
Legion and Auxiliary
Finger
City Hall
Brighton and
Bethel
Presbyterian
Humm
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