Bitter Cold Persists Across Iowa With Fatalities Reported
Bitter cold remains fierce across Iowa with two deaths linked to the chill. Record lows dip to 3 below and 4 below across counties. snow depths reach several inches in multiple towns. A possible blizzard looms as a storm system presses, while highways face icy stretches and emergency crews report slush and slick conditions.
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New Orleans
Cale of
Mratco
Great Lakes
Waukae
Hubert Rice
Waterloo
Tome Atlantic Hall
Charles City
Atlantic Spencer
Stoasy City
Pilinghar
Red Oak
Iowa
Ohio
Lamont
Oskaloosa
Maser City
Dubuque
Ceedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Davenport
Ottunwa
North Dakota
Texas Gulf Coast
Cere
Dobuque
Mississippi River
Thiois
Town Highway Commission
Winneshink
Atlamakee
Chickasaw
Nebraska
Explosion at Albert Lea cuts power across eight villages
A power plant explosion in Albert Lea caused a fire that knocked out electricity for eight hours across Albert Lea and eight surrounding villages. The incident disrupted services and prompted emergency responses from local authorities and utility crews.
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Albert Lea
Minne
Goodfellows Ask Help For Jo Ann And Santa
A two year old girl Jo Ann asks Santa for a whole new doll as her current one lies incomplete missing clothes hands and feet. Chief Goodfellow Pfaff says the group hopes to aid 600 children with toys and 300 food baskets this Christmas needing about $4,000. $1,512.82 raised so far from donors including Council Bluffs Gas Co and Letter Carriers Branch 314.
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Jo Ann
Dolly
Goodfellows
Santa Claus
Ann
Goodfellow
A. H
Gus” Pfatt
Pfaff
Council Bluffs Gas Company
The
Branch 314
National Associaion of Letter Carriers
Pearl Harbor Day Observance Set by Local Unit
A single observance marks the ninth anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day at 6 30 p m with members of the 34th Infantry Division association meeting at Hotel Chieftain to hear Lt Gen Matthew A Tinlex retired The anniversary will be quietly observed with no special programs or closures by service clubs government offices or businesses.
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Pearl Harbor
34Th Infantry Division Association
Hotel Chieftain
Mathew
Tinlex
Air Raid Sirens Reinstalled Across Copenhagen
Danish civil defense begins rehanging Copenhagen sirens with 200 units to be ready within ten days. Distribution expands to other Danish towns soon. President Truman nominates Elbie R. Petro as Cedar Rapids postmaster to replace retired F B Baldwin.
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Copenhagen
Washington
Truman
Senate
Elbie R. Petro
Cedar Rapids
F. B. Baldwin
House Approves Excess Profits Tax Plan
Washington report describes a large excess profits tax bill moving through Congress. The House passed the measure 252 to 145 with all Republicans voting no on final passage. Senator George of Georgia anticipated drastic Senate changes but expected final approval before year end. The bill would tax corporate profits exceeding 75 percent of the 1946–49 average, applying to earnings since last July. George favors applying the tax only to earnings above the 100 percent base.
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Washington
House
Senate
George
D.-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Truman
Jensen Votes Against Excess Profits Bill
In Washington seven of Iowa's eight Republican representatives backed the final passage of an excess profits tax bill Jensen was the sole Iowan voting against it. The vote highlighted GOP alignment with the measure despite opposition from one member.
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Jensen
Washington
Ijowa
To Distribute Civil Defense Booklet in Citywide Circulation
City Manager Oliver D. Comstock announced a mimeographed booklet outlining local civil defense plans will be distributed within a month. The publication targets public buildings schools and doctors waiting rooms to show where residents can contribute their talents.
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Oliver D. Comstock
Red Cross
Comstock
Coplon Conviction Reversed by Court
The U S Court of Appeals reversed Judith Coplon’s espionage conviction, ordering a new trial on grounds that her arrest lacked a warrant. It found her guilt plain but upheld the indictment and cited FBI wiretapping as a factor in the reversal. Co-defendant Valentin A. Gubitchev was also noted in the case.
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New York
Judith Coplon
Federal Court of Appeals
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Brooklyn
FBI
Miss Coplon
Department of Justice
Valentin A. Gubitchev
United Nations
Vishinsky Scoffs at Asiatic Appeal
At the UN Vishinsky derided a plea by 13 Asian and Middle East nations to halt Chinese forces at the 38th parallel in Korea. The assembly voted 51 to 5 to place a six nation resolution on its emergency program to halt intervention, while India abstained.
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Korea
Norway
Ecuador
Cuba
Security Council
Russia
Revise Plans for All Mobilization Delays Defense Hearings
Senator Lyndon Johnson said top defense officials are revising plans for the mobilization of manpower in all fields and that he agreed to delay hearings of the Senate armed services subcommittee. He noted manpower estimates are being revised in light of developments of the last 10 days and declined to say whether overall service strength would change.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Johnson
Senate Armed Services
8th Army Digs in for New Stand in Korea
Washington AP President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee agreed to a vigorous effort to boost production and optimize scarce raw materials for defense. A joint working party will explore the matter as talks touched on raw materials, allocation, and Europe as a Soviet threat focus.
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Washington
Truman
Attlee
United States
Britain
White House
Press Club
National Press Club
Stephen Early
Dutics
Charles G. Ross
Early
Europe
Red China
Halt Mass Retreat to Form Line Halt Mass Retreat to Form Line
Allied Eighth Army halted its mass retreat south from Pyongyang and dug in to form a new western Korean line. Gen. MacArthur's HQ kept the position secret as troops, including Americans, South Koreans, British, and Turks, prepared to block the advancing Chinese forces near the 38th parallel.
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Tokyo
Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Red China
MacArthur
Red North
South Korea
Guerrilas
Sibyon
J. Lawton Collins
U. S. Army
Korea
Billions Spent Aiding WWII Veterans Education
The Veterans Administration reported that about 758000 World War II veterans have received government education or job aid. The total cost is estimated at about $12 billion.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Tide of Human Misery Moves With U N Forces
Refugees flee the Chinese advance toward the 38th parallel as U.N. forces halt trains at Kumechon north of the line. Thousands crowd boxcars and equipment trains from Pyongyang, clinging to rails, vehicles, and engines in bitter, wind swept valleys. Naciones movement shows chaotic retreat toward Seoul.
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Ben Whitehead
Korea
United Nations
Red
Kumechon
North
South Korea
Gls
Seoul
Pyongyang
North Korea
Kilgore urges Eisenhower Pacific command and Korea troop boosts
Senator Kilgore proposes appointing General Eisenhower to lead Pacific operations and push UN troops to Korea, arguing peace talks may advance if Ike commands. He suggests Eisenhower could still head Europe’s defense force if Pacific quiets. Taft and Young call for rapid UN withdrawal without timely reinforcements.
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Washington
Kilgore
D-Wva
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pacific
Korea
West Virginia
Congress
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Eisenhower
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.N
Taft
Ohio
No Appeasement of Chinese Reds Attlee Vows Support in Korea
British Prime Minister Attlee told a National Press Club luncheon there would be no appeasement of Chinese communists to end the Korean war. He denied reports of appeasement, pledged to stand by the United States in Korea, and praised General MacArthur’s leadership as the Stars and Stripes and British flag fly together in the region.
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Seoul
Pyongyang
Korea
Collins
U. S
Associated Press
Tokyo
Maries
Wonsan
Hungnam
10Th Corps
MacArthur
Hagaru
Koto
Changjin Reservoir
Tom Stone
Stone
Coll
Lewis
Chesty) Puller
First Marine Regiment
U. S. Army
Changjin
Yalu River
Manchuria
Marine Corsairs
Washington
Attlee
Britain
China
National Press Club
United States
Gen MacArthur
Texas taxi driver receives $1000 tip check
DALLAS Texas taxi driver D L Grizzle received a $1000 check as a tip from two men who hired his cab to Temple 130 miles away The passerby promised another $1000 but the bank confirmed the check was good Mrs Grizzle said they will keep some in the bank as a checking account The story highlights a fortunate windfall after a routine hired ride.
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Dallas
Texa
D. L. Grizzle
Chicago
Mercantile National Bank of Dallas
Grizzle
Nichols Brothers
Dallas Taxicab Co
Temple
Examination Days at the Statehouse
Forty-five candidates for preliminary engineering certificates faced question-answer sessions at the state house during examination days. Three state examining boards conducted tests on medicine cosmetology and engineering. cosmetology and medicine groups continued or completed as listed, with 12 medical 62 cosmetology and 30 engineering examinees. Latvia and Denmark representatives joined the cosmetology exams.
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Des Moines
Statehouse
Latvia
Denmark
Chuckle: Small Daughter asks why mother married father
A playful exchange unfolds as a child questions parental marriage. The mother responds with a wry, punning remark about wondering as well, capturing a lighthearted family moment.
Ames Attorney Named Municipal Judge in Ames
Gov Beardsley announced Albert Steinberg a 59 year old Ames attorney and former legislator as municipal judge in Ames. He replaces the prior judge and will begin service in the city. Steiberg brings legal experience and local ties to the role.
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Ames
Las
Des Moines
William 5. Beardsley
Albert Steinberg
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