Winter Cold Wave Hits Midwest With Record Lows
A brutal cold snap sweeps the Midwest with subzero readings across Iowa led by Decorah at 14 below and Mason City at 12 below. Forecasts warn of continuing frigid conditions through Sunday with highs well below zero. Subzero air moved from central Canada across the northern plains into the region, while some small towns report trace amounts of snow. Roadways remain open per the Iowa highway patrol as bitter winds descend from the Dakotas and Minnesota.
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Roidwest
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Weather
Charles City
Fort Dodge
Perry
Cedar
Rapids
Cherokee
Dt Atlantis
Ames
Stowx Gry
Spencer
Creston
Ottumwe
Ows
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Lamont
Clinton
Muscatine
Burington
Council Butts
Canada
Plains States
Middlewest
Custer
Mont
Big Piney
Wyo
Minnesota
Dakota
Iowa
Iowa Highway Patrol
Bave Wasse
Northern Natural asks for permission to sell gas to Boone plant
Washington D C authorities report Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha Nebraska has filed with the Federal Power Commission an application for authority to sell natural gas to Iowa Electric Light and Power Company for distribution to Boone Iowa retail customers. The company also seeks rehearing and modification of a prior FPC order denying sales to Iowa Electric for boiler fuel at Boone generating plant. The petition argues the site would be for immediate consumption and beyond the commission's jurisdiction.
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Washington
Lowa Eiectri Light and Power Company
Boone
Power Commission
Northen Natural As Company
Omaha
Neb
Northern Natural Also
FPC
Iowa Electric
Iowa
Boone Electric
FPI
Commission
Warle
No Agreement on State Fair Grounds
Des Moines reports no settlement reached between federal and state officials over use of the town state fair grounds by the army. The fair board seeks 350000 indemnity for damages and alterations. A Friday meeting ended in a deadlock and army officers returned to Omaha with no date for another talks. The board requests settlement to reconvert facilities once used for air depot purposes during the war.
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Des Moines
UPI
Fair Board
Army
Fair
Omaha
France Proposes Conference on Spain Relations
Paris announced a note to the United States and Britain proposing consultations on Spain. Foreign office sources said France would prefer breaking relations with the Franco government, not only in a joint action with Britain and the United States.
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Paris
Tne
Evencn
Foreign Office
United States
Spain
France
Brita
McVay Starts on His Defense in Navy Court Martial
Washington reports Capt. Charlea 3. McVay 3rd faces navy general court martial as defense witnesses begin testimony. Prosecution finished its case Friday and chief defense counsel Capt. John P. Cady aims to complete presentations by Tuesday.
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Washington
Navy
Charlea
McVay
Acssion
John P. Cady
Marshall Heads to China for Key U S Policy Mission
General George Marshall flies from Washington to Chungking to outline U S policy on China and press for unity between north China communists and Chiang Kai-shek’s national government. He carries a directive from President Truman and is expected to reach Chungking mid next week. Accompanying him are Col Henry A Byroade and James R Shepley.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
George Marshal
China
Wei Tao-ming
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Army
Orient
Henry A. Byroade
State Department
James R. Shepley
Chungking
Marshall
U.S
Truman
North China
Caneralissimo
Chiang Kei-shek
Patrick J. Hurley
Chongking
Britain
Russia
United States
United Nations
Shee Waste Ba
Argue Legal Points in Klatt Case
In the Klatt murder trial at Fort Dodge a two hour closed session discussed legal points before District Judge Paul J H McCord. Attorneys sought copies of the judge s instructions to file exceptions before final verdict. Final arguments planned for Monday with a verdict anticipated late Monday or Tuesday.
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Fort Dodgh
Carl Klatt
Eldora State Training School
Paul JH. McCord
Eleanor Roosevelt Considered for Important Post
Washington reports Eleanor Roosevelt is under White House consideration for a key tech measure role. Close aides said a delegation to the United Nations Organization could be announced soon and speculated that the late Franklin D Roosevelt’s widow might join the group.
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Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
Whitehouse
Tech
United Nations Organizations
UNO
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Debate Over War Warning To Pearl Harbor In 1941
Army inquiry board disputed the 1941 warning to the Hawaiian command as a do-don't. Gen Gerow testified to congress that the warning allowed Short to act to defend Oahu. Senator Ferguson called the message indefinite, citing Marshall on unpredictable but hostile action. Witnesses noted a Dec 6 dispatch from Admiral Hart about Japanese troop movements and convoys, with navy alerting the State Department the same day.
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Inek Bell
Washington
Lo. Gerow
Army Inquiry Board
War Departments
War
Congressional
Pearl Harbor
George C. Maratial
Waller Cy’ Short
Short
Oahu
Ferguson
Republican
Michigan
Army Board
Marshall
Denice
Gerow
Thomas
Hart
Cam /Aranh bay
Navy
State Department
Gerow’ Sai¢- Ba
Sire Ware
Nimitz Becomes U. S. Naval Chief
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz took over as chief of naval operations in Washington on Saturday, relieving Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King who retires after serving since November 18, 1942, and pledged to do his utmost in a 16 word statement.
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Washington
Cheater W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
Pacffc
Ernest J. King
Pacific Veterans To Arrive In San Francisco In Fleet In One Day
More than 20 000 Pacific veterans are scheduled to reach San Francisco on Saturday aboard 28 troop carrying vessels, the largest single day total for this port. Weather across the region remains very cold with subzero readings expected in much of Iowa Nebraska and the northern plains.
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San Francisco
U. S. Weather Bureau
Council
Blutte
Iowa
Shippers
Nebraska
Japan's top air ace back home to take humble job
From Tokyo comes a portrait of Saburo Sakai, Japan's premier air ace, retiring quietly after seven years of war and returning as an ordinary office clerk. He claims 85 allied planes downed, recounts a dramatic Iwo Jima return victory, and recalls wartime flights that shaped a famed but uncelebrated postwar life.
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Japan
Tokyo
Saburo Sakai
London Desertion Roundup Triggers Citywide Dragnet
A vast manhunt described as the biggest in London’s history aimed to corral about 10 000 army deserters from American British and Canadian forces. Police with military help blocked roads and checked identities door to door across central districts, arresting hundreds in the initial hours of the dragnet code named dragnet.
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Pattie
London
At& P.m
Piccadilly
Cirawa
London'a
Spearatte
Carda
Zera Nour
Chicago Knife Slayer Hunt Continues After Slaying
Chicago police renewed the search for a knife slayer after the stabbing death of Lawrance A Lange a 36 year old secretary to a manufacturing executive, and Captain Thomas Kelley noted a possible link to the separate brutal slaying of Frances Brown a 33 year old stenographer and former WAVE. No definite clues yet.
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Chicago
ULP
Lawrance Alange
Thomas Kelley
Lange
Frances Brown
North Side
Abaye Wane
Indonesian Forces Reported Massing in Java Front
Reports state Indonesian forces gather near Tjikampek, 70 miles east of Batavia, with indications of transport of arms. Sporadic clashes persist across Java as the British note a peace preservation corps head urges full military action if needed against extremist groups.
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Pyane Asnudlaien Fien
Java
Tjikampek
Batavia
Anda
Postoffice Bid Backed for Ottumwa Site
Ottumwa, UP Ottumwa has been recommended by the post office committee of Congress for inclusion in the current postoffice bid.
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Ottumwa
Congress
Bevin Reaches Moscow for Big Three Talks in Blizzard
British Foreign Secretary Bevin arrives in Moscow by plane for the Big Three foreign ministers conference amid a blizzard that forced the detour of three planes carrying his party. Byrnes reaches after a storm delay and says the meeting aims to carry out Yalta spirit and seek understanding rather than a peace conference.
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Eddy Glimore
Moscow
Firorat
Bevin
James F) Byrnes
Blinzard
Trait
Japan
Byrnés
Atl Prets
Yalta
Byrnes
Iaea
Ring
Serge Malvern Home Destroyed in Major Fire
A large home in Malvern was completely destroyed by a Saturday fire. Fire officials estimated the loss at 15 dollars, noting the AV room and recent redecorations. Residents Brice and Hayes were among those affected as the Hayen farms previously furnished the property.
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Malvern
Brice, Hayes
Chelsea mother in murder case for six month old baby
Rose Carlan, a 22 year old Chelsea mother, is held on suspicion of murdering her six month old son Ronald whose body was discovered Friday in her tenement. The case was continued to December 24, with Carlan ordered to Beaton Psychopathic Hospital for ten days observation. Police say Carlan claimed the child died November 24 while she was at her mother in law’s party and she invented a kidnap tale to avoid public criticism.
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Chelsea
Manas
UPA
Rose Wan
Dave
Carlan
Ohare
Stephen White
John W.W. McLeod
Ronald
Inn
Tia
James A Caplan
Charles Finn
Mra
James J. Carlan
Navy
Harry
Carian
Renaom
Boston
Springfield
To -An- Bist
Atick
Carr
Michael
Dublin
Neaid
Open Twe New Contact for Vets Administration Official
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions an official from the vets administration and a Watts Paper VA contact line. The readable portion hints at an announced open contact for veteran affairs, but details are unclear. The item reads like a brief public notice or internal notice.
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Watts
Love Jimmge
Scion Adminisstration
Butler blasts loans to foreign nations in tax school talk
Nebraska Senator A Butler told the Iowa State Bar tax school closing session that lowering taxes via loans or gifts to foreign governments risks socialization and price shocks for American industry. He argued aid should be careful and aimed at distressed postwar nations without impoverishing the United States.
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Drs Musume
Benacor Hugh
A. Butler
Nebraska
Iowa
State Bar Association
Buller
Europe
South-America
Wreck Slows Traffic as Four Die in Iowa Collision
In Carroll on Friday night a deadhead engine and a Bircar freight train collided head on in a deep cut on a curve two miles west of town, killing four trainmen and injuring two more. Wrecking crews from Council Bluffs and Oelwein cleared nine derailed freight cars as cold weather hampered work and traffic was not expected on the Minneapolis Omaha line before Monday. Victims from Clarion included Walter Oldabara a student fireman and engineer Bid Wilford. D B Hill brakeman died riding in the light engine. Injured were Ernest Sharp and Walter Thomas, engineer and fireman of the freight engine. Other uninjured crewmen were M L Peterson conductor H F Smith brakeman and Roy Dougherty roundmanster. The freight train was traveling about 36 miles an hour. the light engine was to wait for the freight to pass but went ahead.
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Wenterh
Here
Savere
Minneapolis-Omaha
Cararom
Council Bluffs
Oelwein
Bircar
Walter Oldbara
Bid Wilford
D. B. Hill
Aji
Clarion
Tay
M. Li Petergon
H. F. Smith
Braketman
Roy Dougherty
Roundmunster
Dougherty
Carroll
Timhe
Christmas Senate Anxious to Be Home After Long Session
The Senate faced overtime into Saturday amid a sweeping $2.5 billion appropriations push and a $750 million fund for war victims. Leaders urged members to stay, aiming to finish the 66th Congress’ deficiency and war relief packages with critical votes looming and potential further payments in rehabilitation and relief programs.
Core We Mental to the Federal Seed Set
A concise report notes that the federal seed set includes core mental health provisions and outlines how grant funds may support state implementation. Officials emphasize aligning programs with national standards and expanding access to care in underserved regions.
Calm Spreads Over Nation's Labor Picture
Nationwide labor tensions eased briefly as CIO President Philip Murray called the scene explosive yet calm on Saturday. Key disputes loom with Detroit automakers and the Kaneer Foster plant, while Capitol hearings delay labor legislation until after holidays. About 400,000 workers nationwide remain idle amid ongoing strikes and stalled negotiations.
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Associated Press
CIO
Philip Murray
Detroit
Weahington
Anya
Senate
House
Aget
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Ford Motor Company
Hoare O
Taventiques
Xiao Wan
Truman
Washington
Company
Unios
Aino
Cio-Uaw
Kaneer-Foster Corporation
AFL
Che
Southwestern
Plans Pushed for Opening Japan War Crimes Trials
In Tokyo and Manila preparations for war crimes trials continue. They target Yokohama on December 18 for the first of about 300 Japanese underlings. Lt Gen Masa Hari Homma’s trial in Manila is expected to begin in January. Prosecutor Joseph Keenan warns documents may be destroyed or secreted, hindering guilt establishment. A Keenan aide will seek evidence in Germany used for Japanese trials.
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Tokyo
Manila
Wan
Yokohama
Masahari Homma
Jonathan Wainwright
Joseph B. Keenan
Hideki
Tojo
Keenan
W aste Paper Damages Sought From Des Moines Diamond Shop
The OPA and state office filed suit in federal court against Heisberg diamonds shop operators in Des Moines alleging imported watches were sold at above ceiling prices. The action seeks treble damages and may halt future above ceiling sales. Officials cited extensive operation and declined to estimate total damages.
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Des Moines
Ack
OPA
Haw
Agement B.C
G. G. Heiseberg
Heisberg
OPA Io
Fleet Admiral King Receives Gold Star at White House
President Truman awarded Fleet Admiral Ernest King a gold star in a ceremony at the White House. King, who directed the world’s mightiest navy, retires from naval operations. Attending were members of Congress, the Cabinet, and military leaders through the White House salute.
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King Washington
Truman
Eimeet J. King
Congress
Army
Mary
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