Peace Pacts Strip Italy and Balkans at Mel Mont
Paris dispatch reports Russia as main beneficiary of peace treaties aimed at stripping Italy Finland and Germanys Balkan satellites of military power. Drafts call for large territorial reshaping and at least a billion dollars in reparations to Russia while pursuing economic safeguards and Danube access. Western powers seek riverine trade equality and most favored nation status while Russia pushes private enterprise exemptions.
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Mel Mont
Paris
Russia
Italy
Finland
Germany
Balkan
Soviet Union
Russa
Europe
United States
Britain
Danube
Alsae
Uniteda
Consumers warned shortages will persist in a turbulent market
ACPA chief Jon De Sinwih cautioned that imports and production limits will keep goods scarce. He warned the flood of new arms and other commodities cannot be funded by today’s output, as production stays near capacity and months see record highs in some sectors.
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Washington
ACPA
Jon de Sinwih
OPA Pew
Orsiliqto
Guipaie
Heri
Anderson Accuses Contractor of Political Blackmail
Olson, former secretary to Rep Coffea D Wash, testifies that Tacoma contractor Anderson tried to force him out of the mayoral race by threatening to reveal a $2,500 1941 payment linked to a defense contract. Olson recounts a confrontational exchange and notes Cain’s later disclosure via Anderson affidavit.
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Washington
Paul A. Oluon
Rep
Coffea D-Wash
Senrate War Investigating Committee
Jolls
America
Justice Department
Ferguaart
Reich
Tacoma
Wash
John W. Henderson
Paul A
Olson
Representative Coffee
Senate
Wari Jnvestige Aling Committee
Kivind Anderson
Ta Roma
Thast
Anderson
Toy Olson
Tle O
Cotfea
Am Rotary
Merk Wakton
Wes Ho
Cates
Anterson
War Department
Iia
Padin
Harry P. Cain
Cain
Washington Republian
Young Boy fatally hurt in unclear incident
A fragmentary report notes a young boy named Dennis Rohmerson, age 3, fatally hurt amid unclear circumstances. Other legible items reference a person named Fyn and mentions ofWill i and Mist, but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
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Kayart
Dennis Lee Rohmerson
Fyn
Dues Gtr AL
Council Denies Staley Permit
James H. Staley, owner of the Maid Rite sandwich shop, lost a bid for a class B beer license after a public hearing, with council voting six to two to deny the application. The bond and permit fee were ordered returned despite Staley, his wife, and attorney pledging to rectify past errors and abide by the law if granted in future.
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James HH. Staley
Maid Rite
Staley
P. C. Rasmussen
Lutz
State perfecting Heirens' case in Chicago
The state moved to deepen its murder case against William Helvens after the collapse of a staged confession plan aimed at sparing a jury trial. Police checked a knife found along an embankment by an elevated track worker, reported after the dismem berment of Suzanna Degnan on January 7.
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Chicago
William Helvens
Meloni
Suzanna Degnan
Escapees From Paltawattamle Jail Sought West
Prisoners Hubert Phipps and Carl Johnson fled from Paltawattamle county jail by picking locks early Tuesday. A stolen 1936 Ford blue sedan license 1-2925 was linked to the escape and may have been driven toward the West. Johnson previously escaped last year and is believed headed to California.
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Paltawattamle County
Hubert Phipps
Shenandoah
Carl FE. Johnson
Vicksburg
Mich
Omaha Parlice
Omaha
Phipps
Johnson
Alee Aaester
California
Group Urges Palestine be Partitioned
London announced that Anglo American experts propose splitting Palestine into four areas with a Jewish province deciding Jewish migration levels. United States cooperation is key, with officials warning of delay and reconsidering economic impacts if aid does not come. The plan includes Arab and Jewish provinces and districts of Jerusalem and Bogeb, aiming at a nonsitational scheme for both communities.
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London
Palestine
Europe
Holy Land
United States
Herbert Morrison
Dominions
Lord Addison
Houses of Commons
Lords
Truman
U. S
Washington
Joint Commission of Experts
Jerusalem
Bogeb
Bania
Addison
Barker
Ile
Evelyn Barker
Montgomery
Imperial Cretal Staff
Lubovite
Daily Herald
Iowa Traffic Toll Mounting Sharply
The Iowa department of public safety said 277 people were killed in traffic accidents in the state up to Tuesday, far above the 16 in the same period last year and 174 in 1944. It also reported 9,146 accidents, up 2,644 from last year, and 4,064 injuries, up 2,405.
Cholera Toll Rises in Shanghai Epidemic
Shanghai reports 21 deaths and 76 new cholera cases as the epidemic continues to mount. Authorities warn of spread and urge strict sanitation and medical response.
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Shanghai
Brest
Frontier Fair Promises New Hope for Community Growth
The article urges wholehearted local support for this year’s Frontier Fair, claiming its success hinges on Council Bluffs residents joining, shedding old cynicism, and adopting a positive, proactive attitude to ensure the fair becomes the region’s standout community project.
Boost Assessment On Tram Firm
Iowa tax commission raised valuations for utilities and railroads, boosting property taxes about 3.1 percent for 1946. Key increases include Omaha and Council Bluffs Railway and Bridge Co from 126000 to 237000, Union Pacific to 791000, and other lines such as Burlington, North Western, and Great Western. Total taxable property statewide remains over 3.06 billion with utilities and railroads comprising about 278.4 million.
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Iowa State Tax Commission
Omaha and
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Union Pacific Railroad
Caunell Bluffs
Burlington
Great Western
North Western
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Omaha Bridge and ‘Terminal Company
Wabash
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Iown
Western Union
Llandollind
Northern Natural Gas Company
National Cooperative Refinery Association
Telephone and Telegraph Company
City Hills
Railway Express Agency
Lowe
Tax Commission
Ifie
Weather Summary for Nebraska and Vicinity
Partly cloudy to cloudy and warm Thursday with possible thundershowers. East portion generally fair and warmer. Nebraska mixed with scattered thundershowers in west and north Thursday afternoon, cooler in western areas. Total precipitation 15.22 inches, deficiency 4.01 inches.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Coune Bluffs
Vietntly
Tong
Nebraska
Frontier Week investment urged in Council Bluffs
The KRONTIER ASSOCIATION invites Council Bluffs residents to join a Southwest Iowa District Fair effort. A 10-day program is planned for August featuring hydroplane races, Queen’s Ball, music, barn dance, livestock shows, junior exhibits, and a saddle horse show. Membership costs 5 with six event tickets. aim is 4,000 members to fund the project.
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Council Bluffs
Krontier Association
Lowa
Frontier Association
Dodge Park
Omaha
The
Tovel
Lake Manasya
Teddy Phillips
Frontier
Queen's Hall
Council
Council Bluff's
Lawrmead
Council Kliffs
Carnival Named In Damage Suit Over Byers Show
District Judge John A Murray issued a 15000 attachment after a 50000 damage suit was filed by James D. Carpenter and Marty Richman of Corpus Christi claiming they own the Byers Brothers carnival. They allege an oral agreement to buy in 1945 and a 16000 contract in February 1946 with 8000 paid, plus 5000 spent in repairs. They say Byers kept 75 percent of gross and conspired to disrupt the show to reclaim rides and concessions.
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John A Murray
Byers
Carl W
James W. Byers
Corpus Christi
Texas
James D. Carpenter
Marty Richman
Carpenter
Richman
Duty
Io Carnival
Byers Brothers
Carpenter and Richman
Omaha
Myo Wavty Paper
Baseball Results From Wednesday League Games
Baseball results show the Cinch'ti Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers with scoring bursts. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 3 to 1, while St Louis rallied against Brooklyn in a high outburst. Cleveland’s Bob Feller notched his 20th win, beating Boston 4 to 1 as Doerr collected a lone hit.
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Cinch
Phila
Malloy
Gumbert
Mucilar
Raffensberger
Seminick
Brooklyn
St Louis
Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bale Baines
Philadelphia
Chicago
Fowler
Desautels
Lopal Band
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Bobby Doerr
Belter Hawn Oripte
Feller Fatnert
Cotton Clothing Prices to Go Up
Washington dispatch reports OPA action under the new price control law authorizing an average six per cent rise in retail ceilings for farm machinery and parts. Cotton garments likely to cost 10 to 20 per cent more. broader cost-of-living measures include bread, coffee, cereals, and canned vegetables. Subside decisions on flour and bread subsidies loom as controls adjust.
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Washington
OPA
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
OA R
Hamntian
Usder
Jnew
OMA
GPA
Molotov urges two thirds rule for Paris peace talks
In Paris Molotov pressed for a two thirds voting rule at the 21 nation peace conference. He warned simple majority would favor Anglo-Saxon blocs and hinder consensus while urging action to destroy fascism and curb the Franco regime in Spain. US Secretary Byrnes signaled support for a mixed approach depending on proposal type.
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Paris
V. M. Molotov
Faris
Spain
Molotov
A. L Golaperg
Vi Mo Molotov
S.R
U.S
Sialic Hymes
Wotherday
Molotay
Castou
Europe
Conférchee
Atk Shold
Sever
Klolotny
Byrnes
United Sites
Russia
United States
Britain
France
Leack
Council of Four
Council of Four Foreign Ministers
Council of Foregn
Rave
Pover
Omaha Livestock Prices Soar to New Highs
Omaha market reports continue to show record pricing as steer prices climb to around 27 dollars per hundredweight and hogs reach 23.85 dollars, tying the all time high.
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Omaha
Directors Declare Dividend For Preferred Stock
Directors of Deve and company meet Tuesday and declare a regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share on the preferred stock. The record date is August 10 and payment date following the meeting.
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Moling
Deve and Company
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Asten
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