Half State Aid Goes for Roads
Nearly half of Iowa state aid to local governments last year funded road construction and maintenance in counties. The tax commission reported 78.17 million dollars distributed to counties cities towns and schools, with 26.67 percent from the primary road fund and 20.24 percent from secondary road funds. Welfare and school aid comprised the rest, including homestead credits and elderly and dependent care programs.
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Des Moines
Tax Commission
Commission
State Liquor Commission
Davenport Police Retrieve Injured Car Theft Suspects
Davenport detectives arrested Bill D. Harmon of Hedrick and Mrs. C. K. Standridge of San Antonio Texas after a stolen car wrecked west of town. Harmon suffered a broken leg and remained hospitalized with injuries.
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Davenport
Bill D. Harmon
Hedrick
C. K. Standridge
San Antonio
Texas
Ospital
Cub Pack Meeting Urged for Washington Scouts
A Cub pack in Washington invites all Cub scouts and their parents to a Thursday 7 PM meeting at the Y M C A. Attendance is urged for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
County reports security loan drive progress in Washington
Washington county residents have invested 892917 in the Iown security loan drive, reaching 30.88 percent of the county quota. State director Boger I Warin notes the county leads this region though overall state participation stands at 36 48 percent with several counties posting various percentages.
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Washington County
Boger I. Warin
Savings
Cedar
Des Moines
Henry
Jasper
Jeffeson
Johnson
Keokuk
Louisa
Mahaska
Muscatine
Powesheik
van Buren
Wayzpelle
Warin
Judge Dismisses ISU Action in Centerville Stock Suit
Centerville Iowa May 26 a five million dollar stockholders suit against former officials and others connected with Iowa Southern Utilities Co was dismissed by district judge Harry E Narey He denied a receiver for the company and ruled the statute of limitations barred the claim Much of the alleged misconduct occurred in the 1920s and 30s The court found the record did not sustain charges against Edward L Shutts and noted the companys progress since its 1938 recapitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iowa
UPI
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Harry E. Narey
Narey
Nurey
Edward L. Shutts
Progress In Rath Dispute Gains Noted As Guards Patrole
Waterloo Iowa May 26 UP Iowa National Guardsmen completed a week of patrols at Rath Packing Co amid claims of progress toward a strike settlement. John Pennell met with company and union leaders in conciliation talks and planned further sessions. Plant runs on a limited basis while demobilization of 960 guardsmen looms with a possible settlement.
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Waterloo
Iowa National Guardsmen
Rath Packing Co
John Pennell
Chicago
National Guard
Brother of W. S. Eldridge Is Dead
Albert M. Eldridge, 82, died in a Pasadena hospital, Calif. Funeral and burial are expected in Monrovia, Calif. Born in Shenandoah, Iowa, he led a seed business career in Shenandoah, Washington, and Madison, Wis. Survived by wife Madie Scranton of Washington, five children, a Washington brother, and half-brother T. E. Eldridge of Burnettsville, Ind.
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William Ss. Eldridge
Albert M. Eldridge
Pasadena
Calif
Monrovia
Eldridge
Alifornia
Shenandoah
Iowa
Washington
John
Kate (Souter) Eldridge
Madison
Wis
Madie Scranton
T. E. Eldridge
Burnettsville
Ind
Labor crisis eases after GM UAW settlement
The nation sees a reduced labor crisis as General Motors and CIO United Auto Workers reach a settlement. A Michigan board official predicts the GM pact could end the UAW strike at Chrysler within four days, potentially halving the nationwide strikers. A separate threat looms from 100,000 CSO and independent seamen and longshoremen, with a June 15 action feared to disrupt supply lines to Marshall Plan allies and U.S. forces abroad.
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Labo
General Motors Coorporation
CIO
United Auto Workers
Michigan Labor Board
UAW
Chrysler Corporation
CSO
Marshall Plan
Glass Blowing Delights Y's Men Club Audience
Ralph Melville, local glass blower, demonstrated glass artistry at the Y's Men's club meeting. He formed boats and birds with glass and showed a heated tube snaked along a hoop. Harold Wehr announced a $13.28 net from the regional conclave. Merle Simpson led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Melville
Y's
Dan Pence
Melville
Harold Wehr
Merle Simpson
Spanish War Vets Close Convention in Iowa
The Iowa department of United Spanish War Veterans closes its convention in Sioux City. E. E. Lambert of Des Moines is nominated and unopposed for president. The 1944 convention will be at Fort Dodge. Estelle Gollobitz of Dubuque is unopposed for auxiliary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa Department of United Spanish War Veterans
E. E. Lambert
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Estelle Gollobitz
Dubuque
Western Union to Retain Omaha Washington Office
L D Weber of Omaha said Western Union will withdraw its FCC filing to close the Washington office. Chamber committee chair L J Kelive and members Henry Bailey George McDaniel John Lee noted the office and facilities will be kept. Protest petitions reached 1695 signatures amid a cooperative stance in negotiations.
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L. D. Weber
Omaha
Western Union
Chamber of Comerce
Telegraph Company
Federal Communications Comission
Washington
L. J. Kelive
Henry Bailey
George McDaniel
John Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Board
Prices on Food Will Stay High
The Agriculture Department, after its quarterly survey, says food prices will remain high for the rest of the year due to more money in circulation from tax cuts and government programs. Meat and dairy will be scarce and pricier, with seasonal foods set to be cheaper in early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U S
Agriculture Department
Department
Europe
Ten More Soldiers to Waterloo From Troop A
Captain Charles Snyder of Troop A, 118th Cavalry, announced ten additional soldiers will be sent to Waterloo Friday morning to replace ten already deployed there at the Rath packing plant. The unit had planned a Memorial Day parade on Monday but canceled those plans due to the Waterloo deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
118Th Cavalry
Waterloo
Community urged to utilize Western Union services
A notice calls Washington residents to take full advantage of Western Union services, urging the community to avail itself of the offerings available. The message emphasizes widespread access and practical benefits for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Union
Funeral plans for George Gingerich in Kalona
George Gingerich 41 a Kalona native was killed when an airplane exploded in a storm over Oklahoma on May 25 Funeral services will be held at the Kalona Christian church Thursday at 1 pm He had helped organize Hawkeye Airways at Washington in 1980 and lived in Woodward Oklahoma with ties to its airport He is survived by his widow one son Cleo his father Joseph G Gingerich Kalona a brother Willis W Gingerich a sister Mrs Harvey Miller and Delilah Gingerich His mother died last month.
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Kalona
George Gingerich
Oklahoma
Christian Church
Gingerich
Woodward
Okla
Joseph G
Savilla Miller
Hawkeye Airways
Washington
Cleo
University of Iowa
Joseph G. Gingerich
Willis W. Gingerich
Walona
Harvey Miller
Ilinois
Delilah Gingerich
Kualona
Memorial Day Observed With Widespread Closures in Washington
Washington observes Memorial Day Monday May 31 with most stores and businesses closed. Secretary John Lee of the Chamber of Commerce notes poultry houses barber shops lumber yards and other retailers close. druggists open early and libraries and post office close. courts shut while theaters run special holiday shows and the State and Fox theaters stage continuous afternoon and evening programs.
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Washington
John Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
The
Fox
Farmers Boosted Crop Output During World War II
American agriculture saw a dramatic rise in production during World War II with gains near 383.5 percent as farmers expanded yields to support wartime needs and sustain the home front.
House Will U K Trade Extension Survives Key Test
The Republican reciprocal trade extension bill, opposed by President Truman, survived a crucial test in the House as Republicans pushed for final passage. The measure, pushed to floor with no amendments allowed, passed 212 to 15 percent, and would extend the reciprocal trade program in a revised form until June 30 1949 as current trade agreements law expires June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
House
Wright Services Scheduled for Thursday for Mrs. Wright
Mrs. Effie Mas Brown Wright 79 died at 6 45 pm at 621 East Main Street after long illness since January 1947. Funeral Thursday at 4 pm at the Methodist Church with Dr. Fred E. Miller officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Maynard L. Brown, a brother Walies S. Brown, a grandson and granddaughter and two great grandchildren.
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Joseph BE. Wright
East Main Street
Methodist Church
Fred E. Miller
Elm Grove Cemetery
L. A. Jones
J. BE. Wright
Jackson Township
Fleur-de-lis Clu
Cone
Maynard L. Brown
Washington
Amla
Wal Ies Ss. Brown
Wayland
Stauaseus
Youngster Run Over by Truck in Des Moines
Dennis Sherrets Williamson, 6, playing in the street, ran through an alley yesterday after toys and was struck by a truck driven by Lan Pugh, 41, killing him. The incident occurred in Des Moines as investigations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dennis Sherrets
Williamson
Lan Pugh
Democrats Face hurdles to kill draft bill in Congress
Senate plans a civil rights amendment to the draft bill, met with southern filibuster threats. Prolonged debate could derail passage as House opponents grow, while Republicans on the rules committee push to keep the measure moving. Speaker Martin may reverse a clearance order for House action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congres
William Langer
N. D
Senate
House
Rules Committee
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Truck overturns fatally near Griswold
Harry Cary, 25, of Griswold was killed when his lime loaded gravel truck overturned on Highway 6 after swerving to avoid a passing car. The Killions, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killion of Oakland, escaped injury as their car hit a drainage flume and overturned.
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Lewis
Harry Cary
Griswold
Highway 6
Henry Killion
Oakland
Cary
Killions
State to build six story office building on capitol grounds
Des Moines officials announce plans for a new six story state office building on the capitol grounds with a 4 million dollar price tag. The office building committee awarded four contracts totaling about 2.43 million dollars and trimmed items to fit the appropriation. State Sen. Hart says money will be sought in the 1949 legislature to finish the project. Rent for current offices is reported at one million dollars per five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Capitol
Stanley Hart
Keokuk
Hart
Kuchara Construction Co
Johnson Drake and Piper
Minneapolis
New York
Life Insurance in Iowa Shows Rising Ownership
The U S institute of life insurance reports Iowa families held more life insurance in early 1948 with 3 608 policies and 4 558 000 in death benefits. This surpasses 1947 figures of 2 944 policies and 4 401 000, reflecting higher risk and larger payments.
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New York
U. S. Institute of Life Insurance
Iowa
Oven Life
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C. C. Wyse
Denny White
Bobby Beck
Larry Pletcher
Mary Joan Davis
Sherry Hamil
Homestead
ISU
Rath
Pennell
Bath Company
Unhlub
Cedar Rapids
Lowe
Wilson & Co
Union
W. S. Eldridge
Chrysler Auto Plant
United Press
Y’s
United Nations Security Council
Holy Land
Palestine
Deir Suneid
Gaza
Corn Corp
U. S
Vietmoof
U.K
Wright
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