Hiss Accused of Knowing Chambers and Shared Time in 1930s
Washington reports former State Department official Alger Hiss admitted recognizing Chambers as a writer named George Crosley in 1934 35 but denied the prewar Communist underground charge. Chambers had testified to the House Un American Activities Committee that Hiss led a cell.
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Crosley Trace Narrowed in Hiss Case Signals
The House Un American Activities Committee reported no trace of a freelance writer using Crosley as an alias in Washington. Robert Stripling testified on meetings between Hiss and Chambers and the alleged sublease of Hisss apartment during the 1930s. Chambers claimed Communist ties. Hiss denied being a Communist and offered details about subletting and an automobile gift. Chambers reportedly agreed to a lie detector test.
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Index of Comics and Notices in Marion’s Courthouse Record
The page lists sections for comics and court notices with scattered page references. It includes farm features and women’s features under Marion’s local index, with numbers pointing to pages 18 4 and 22 23.
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Purse Snatcher Captured After Radio Driven Pursuit
A 22 year old man, Leonard Kovarik of Cedar Rapids, was nabbed by a mechanized radio posse led by a 15 year old after snatching a purse from Betty Smreek near Peoples Bank. A Century cab driver and James Fisher aided the chase, Kovarik threw the purse into the river and was arrested after crossing the First Avenue bridge.
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Editorial condemns merchants for letting bad checks slide
An August issue editorial in the Tow a Sheriff warns merchants to avoid treating taxpayers and sheriffs as free collection agents for bad checks. It cites risks including false arrest and potential felonies when charges are filed but later dropped after payment from the writer or associates.
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Yugoslav Officer Jovanovic Reported Shot Near Border
Belgrade reports former Yugoslav army chief of staff Arso Jovanovic shot and killed in a dawn border attempt to flee toward Romania. Three others were reported involved in the incident six days earlier.
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Wyoming Democrats seek Hunt in Senate rematch
In a crowded primary Tuesday Wyoming Democrats nominated Gov Lester C Hunt for the U S Senate contest against incumbent Republican Senator E Wes Robertson.
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Wyoming
All-Iowa Fair thrills crowd as gates open big
The All-Iowa fair drew about 12 000 by noon Wednesday with crowds from Cedar Rapids and 23 eastern counties visiting. Farm demonstrations 4-H displays and the Cedar Rapids drum corps highlighted a day of city and country fans. Kid's Day returns Saturday with rides at nine cents until five and free balloons with whistles for youngsters.
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Fayette County
Andy Hanson
Thursday Schedule at All-Town Fair Featured Fireworks
All day sheep judging and Hawkeye Derby races lead Thursday events. White Horse troupe performs at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m with final fair revue at 8 p m followed by a grand fireworks finale. Tonight the White Horse troupe appears with an All-Iowa fair revue and fireworks finale at 8 p m.
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Thrill Show Captivates Fairgoers With Daring Acts
Performers from the White Horsé troupe wowed crowds after lunch with animal judging underway, while daredevil Jimmy James and company toppled barriers and leapt ramps. George Waltz wing-walked a plane and parachuted as wind shifted him east of the fairgrounds. Saturday thrill shows set to reprise with two daily free performances.
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Reds Offer Coal To Soviet Zone For Berlin Food Fight
Berlin reports say the Soviet Union offered coal to all residents who register for food rations in the Soviet sector and to Western sector registrants. Some 60 000 tons of coal were announced for August and September with extra flour bonuses. Critics warn airlift limits may fail to provide winter supplies.
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Police Promotion Grievances in Cedar Rapids Obstacle to Board Plan
Cedar Rapids police department negotiators met with the Policemen's Protective Association and city leaders to resolve grievances over promotions. They reported progress on posting vacancies, listing qualifications, and tying seniority to eligibility, while retroactivity and removal of promoted officers remained contentious.
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Fires Mystify Willey Family in Macomb Illinois
Fire chief and state deputy investigated 206 fires that destroyed Charles Willey home and barn. Brown spots appeared on walls before flames, spreading as neighbors watched. Willeys moved to the garage, then the house burned. officials offered no explanation, pondering wallpaper, wiring, or mysterious causes.
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Blind in Water Boy Maurice Sings At Charity Night
A Nashua incident centers on Maurice, a blind boy, who sang at a beachside amateur contest Monday night after being brought by his uncle. The event sparked chaos as viewers donated to aid him. authorities later recovered Maurice and returned him to a ceremony where he received $402.
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Weather and storm damage hit Decorah and Montpelier farms
A severe storm damaged barns and crops near Decorah and Montpelier. Lightning struck a Decorah home, destroying electric wiring and injuring a woman slightly. Across the region, power lines were downed and farm buildings damaged. Widespread corn losses reported near Montpelier, while Cedar Rapids looked for sun with cooler, clear conditions.
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Greeks Narrow Guerilla Hold In Grammos Mountains
Greek military reports say only four villages remain in rebel hands in Grammos. Estia claims Gen Markos Vallides fled to Albania, but no confirmation. A fighter plane with a Red Star insignia reportedly fired on Greek troops near the Bulgarian border with UN observers noting the incident.
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Czech Woman Plans to Go to United States Gymnastics Coach
London AP reports Marie Provaznikova, Czech oslovak Women's Olympic team leader, canceled plans to fly to Prague. An embassy attache says she would travel to the United States if permitted to serve as gymnastics instructor. she has asked Prague for permission and is near certain to obtain it.
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Russia blocks reforms as conference stalls in cynical solidarity
A tense session features Russia and its satellites opposing real changes in the draft trade text. Delegates report Western proposals rejected amid accusations of monopolistic aims and cynical solidarity.
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Taft Hartley law harshly attacked at news conference
The speaker blasted the Taft Hartley Act as a blow to unionism and criticized two provisions banning the closed shop and union expenditures in political campaigns. He called for repeal of the entire act while noting that he did not oppose every provision.
Messing Hears Man's Place in Kitchen at Youth Conference
London AP reports Emilie Arnold of Belgium presenting a commission's study on women, girls, and family work at an International Youth conference. The panel urged men to perform certain housekeeping tasks, calling the idea beneath their dignity, but offered no concrete methods to achieve it.
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Emilie Arnold
Belgium
Wholesale Food Price List Down Gusts in Market
Wholesale food prices declined with a note that wine fell 11 cents on the Dun and Bradstreet index. The brief item reflects market movement in wholesale commodities, citing the price drop and index reference.
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