Irgun and Israel Army Clash Over Arms Ship Landing
In Tel Aviv a clash erupted as Irgun Zvai Leumi tried to land an arms ship at Natanya, endangering the new state. The LST grounded near UN offices, under a four week arms embargo, with reports of casualties and threats of broader Jewish bloodshed if attacks stop.
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Zvai Leumi
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Natanya
Tel Aviv Bay
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Centenarian in Burlington Enjoys Birthday Porch Moment
Mrs. Ann Weber of Burlington marks her 100th birthday today. Born in Germany as one of 11 children, she arrived in 1864 with family and settled in Burlington. Three of her children live with her. she planned to sit on her porch if weather allowed. Don’t drive if you drink.
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Burlington
Ann Weber
Cooperation and religious tolerance after Zion Lutheran fire
An article notes aid offered by diverse faiths after a Zion Lutheran church fire. The Atlantic theater manager, Irish Catholic and Jewish ownership, opened use of the theater for services. Pastors offered church space while others helped save church property.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Atlantic Theater
Dearmaian
Missouri Synod
Trash along highway mars clean Atlantic welcome
On a trip to Wiota we observed three bundles of trash dumped along the highway. The remark suggests this would not set a good first impression of Atlantic as a clean city. A speaker wonders why farmers or townsfolk don’t collect rubbish and place it in town, calling for a turnabout.
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Wiota
Atlantic
Asparagus Crop Growth Near Hamburg Reaches Milestone
The Hamburg area expects over 1,000,000 pounds of asparagus this season with 760,000 pounds already harvested. The crop on 200 acres along the Iowa Missouri line, owned by Hamburg Realty and managed by R. J. Case, should gross about 330 dollars per acre. Martha Washington variety dominates as manure-based fertilization yields best results.
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Hamburg
Iowa- Missouri Line
Hamburg Realty Company
R. J. Case
Martha Washington
Four piggy banks stolen from Beall home
Police report that more than $200 in cash was taken last night from the residence of John Beall after four piggy banks were stolen. Beall notified authorities and provided details of the theft.
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Des Moines
John Beall
Beall
Legion Club at Shenandoah Burns
The American Legion Country Club in Shenandoah was destroyed by a blaze early Monday. Damage was estimated at 840,000 with only the unfinished brick addition plus chimney fireplace and basement walls remaining. The fire’s origin is unknown though it likely started in the basement. Officials say insurance covers the frame structure and a temporary meeting place is being arranged with restoration expected.
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Shenandoah
American Legion Country Club
American Legion
Legion
Parking Alibi Convince Judge in Des Moines
William W. Van Sickle Jr. claimed an alibi for overtime parking while his car was parked by the old federal building. He told Judge Howard Looks he was observing from a window as the officer began the ticket, saying he could not act due to taking an oath to enter the air forces. The judge dismissed the $1 fine.
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Dee Moines
William W. van Sickle, Jr
Howard L.ooks
van Sickl
Federal
van Sickle
31st annual state vocational agriculture conference set
The 31st annual vocational agriculture conference will be held at Templar Park Spirit Lake from June 28 to July. The state board for vocational education announced the dates Monday.
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Spirit Lake
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