No Set Policy of Reconstruction Mixes Business
Washington dispatch from the Waterloo Evening Courier reports calls for a federal reconstruction policy as the only remedy to end the railroad administration and industrial board wrangle. It notes disruption in prices, reduced sales, and a wave of unemployment tied to wartime prosperity, urging a clear national plan to stabilize postwar industry and government coordination.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, Dd, C
France
Wilson
Federal Railroad Administration
Industrial Board
Department of Commerce
England
United States
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Congress
Senate
Exclusive
Redfield
Paris
Egypt Awakens as Nationists Seek Self Rule in War-Torn Era
In a wartime chat, Uncle Harry explains Egypt’s long history and rising nationalist movement. He notes British influence, Turkish control in parts of Egypt, and growing demand for self-government as citizens see other nations gain independence. The piece frames Britain’s role and future possible paths toward Egyptian self-rule.
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Oir
Jimmy
Uncle Harry
Meypt
Egypt
Jielen
Great
Britain
Canada
Australia
Leaky plugs and protests shape Dubuque transit debate
In Dubuque on April 18 1945 a wage dispute between motor men conductors and the Dubuque Electric Company will be settled not by the city council. The decision will rest with civic organizations and the Dubuque Federation of Labor. The council meeting endorsed this approach while urging support for Victory Liberty bonds.
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Dubuque. In
Dubuque Electric Company
Dubuque Federation of Labor
Propose Increases in Salaries to Keep Up With H C L
Des Moines reports the senate committee on departmental affairs backs salary hikes for many state positions. Adjutant general to 3000, assistant 1800, chief clerk up to 2400, deputy auditor state 2490, board of control members 4000, secretary 3000. Several other posts rise. governor's office and state banking show no increases. Street mentions Stenographers 89 to 100 monthly, janitors granted BIH. Exhibit notes enactment before adjournment. A Manchester visit features soldiers and sailors speakers, including Captain Newquist, wounded at Chateau Thierry. High school junior play April 22 and 23. Kilborne returns home. Commercial Club meeting at Masters’ restaurant with Frank Sedgewick.
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Des Moines
Senate
Senate Committee On Departmental Affairs
Board of Control
Supreme Court
Executive Council
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Department of Banking
Manchester
Newquist
Bri Jedder
168Th Regiment
Chateau Thierry
City Opera House
Plymouth Town
Astics
Miles Standish
Merle Carner
Garfrete Foster
Joe Nieman
John Marye
Raymond Hare
Philippi de la Glenn Houst
Ie Robert
Miriam Chillingsey
Hockaday
Barbara Standish
Portea Rosa de la Nove
L Agnes Bradiex
Ome
Fratte
Lincoln Yienslex
Telli
H Boys
Rainbow
Umi
France
Commercial Club
Masters
Frank Sedgewick
Nover
Overseas fighters and band stop in Manchester Monday
A special train carrying the Dubuque College band and a company of overseas troops will arrive in Manchester Iowa on Monday. The arrival marks a notable cross country stop with a heavy emphasis on military and college band cooperation.
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Manchester
Clarksville Boy Dies in Kansas City Auto School
Clarksville. Ta April 18 Mr and Mrs C S Ransom were called to Kansas City Tuesday evening by the illness of their 12 year old son Flay who was attending an automobile school there. A message from there after the parents started stated that he died about midnight. The remains will be brought here for interment. His death was caused by scarlet fever.
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Clarksville
C. S. Ransom
Kansas City
Flay
Building Permits Filed For Several Projects In City
Several owners submitted permit notices including Weinbrook and A J Cornwell on Mark Avenue and 5 Frerson for a three story Abe Business Building with an estimated cost around 43100. George Weilen listed at 720 Eleventh West for a porch. TR McEhinnes at 71s Third West for a roof or entry work. Burd at 40 Allon for addition and remodeling. Crione Prisbe at 1644 Fourik Aunt and Tad de Hide OA for remodeling. Francis at 305 Baltimore for dwelling remodeling.
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Weinbrook
A. J. Cornwell
Mark Avenue
Frerson
Abe
Any
George Weilein
Eleventh West
Charles Vaughn
McEhinnes
Third West
Roor
TS Burd
Allon
Crione & Prisbe
Fourik
Mame Tad de Hideoa
Francis
Baltimore
Boone
Iowa House Passes Temple of Justice Bill in Des Moines
Des Moines April 18 The thirty eighth Iowa general assembly nears adjournment with two major measures passing the house. The Kimball Moore bill to erect a temple of justice at a million dollars was approved 73 to 20 for a capitol extension site housing the state department of justice and supreme court funded by surplus funds and local extension taxes. The teachers minimum salary bill also passed, detailing wage scales from 900 to 1080 dollars for qualified teachers and additional steps for those with normal school diplomas and state certificates, plus lower entry wages for less experienced teachers. Speaker Arch W McLarne appointed Frank Moore and A O Hauge to help draft building plans.
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Des Moines
Capitol Extension
State Department of Justice
Supreme Court
W. Mclarlane
Frank Moore
Guthrie County
A. O. Hauge
Polk County
House
Pelions
Findlay
Webster County
jState Normal School
State Board of Education
Real Man Takes $10 000 Loss to Save Fort Dodge Ice
Fort Dodge Iowa April 18 W R Beers head of a local ice company holding over half the citys supply told the council he had received an outside offer for the entire stock. He said selling outside would net $10 000 more but would cause an ice famine in Fort Dodge so he would decline the offer and keep the supply for local use. Buy Victory Liberty bonds.
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Fort Dodge
W. R. Beers
Beers
Oatmeal Derwilla Draft Promises Quick Complexion Boost
A promotional testimonial claims an at home oatmeal and derwilla mix can remove facial blemishes and improve hands and arms in hours. Mae Edna Wilder urges women to follow the simple recipe, promising noticeable skin improvements and a money back guarantee if no effect.
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New York
Mae Edna Wilder
Schanenan
I Wangler
Sement
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Ghaleau Thierry
Arfone
Victory Liberty Bonds
Marfree
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Saenger
Victor Talking Machine Co
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Victor Records
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E. J. Dunkelberg
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Leavitt and Johnson Building
Lorive
DR. L. B. Erscht
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J. E. Karth
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