Latvian Family Reaches U S in Harlan After Long Flight
The Kirichenkovo family, part of six Latvian households, sailed from Sweden to America aboard a 50 year old craft and arrived in Harlan under the Lutheran Welfare Society. In Latvia the family members held skilled jobs. here they face a new life as they settle near Pastor Baldah and join the local Lutheran church.
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Harlan
America
Peteris Kirichenkova
Sweden
Kirichenaves
Lutheran Welfare Society of
Town
S. 5. Baldah
Tarlan Lutheran
Iowa
Lutheran Church In
S. S. Kaldahl
Kyrichenkova
Kirichenlikovos
Latvia
Dover
England
Bermuda
Boston
Mass
Lutheran Welfare Society
Chevrolet to complete 1949 model changeover Jan 10
Detroit Chevrolet plans to have all its plants turning out 1949 model cars by January 10. The staggered changeover has begun with Flint Michigan already producing the new cars for over a week. Tarrytown North Carolina St Louis and Kansas City will start next week to prevent a full shutdown.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
Flint
Mick
Tarrytown
XN. C
St. Louis
Kansas City
15th Life Term Commutation Made
Gov. Robert D. Blue commuted Peter H. Peters 28 of Osage from a 1941 bank robbery life sentence to 50 years. This marks the 25th life term commutation announced by the governor this week as other cases followed on Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Robert D. Blue
Peter H. Peters
Osage
Peters
Mitchell County
Continuing Tremors Worry Reno Citizens
Reno residents and nearby towns reel from ongoing tremors following a strong earthquake early Wednesday. The temblor caused widespread damage across north central California with no injuries reported.
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Reno
Nev
California
Long Week End Observed Across Council Bluffs Businesses
Council Bluffs merchants announce a two day New Year holiday with stores closing Friday at 5 p m and reopening Monday at noon 9 p m hours. Public buildings banks city services close Saturday with post office holiday hours and separate Saturday mail collections in downtown. The Nonpareil will publish standard editions Saturday and Sunday.
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Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Retail Merchants Association
Council Bluffs Retail Growers' and Butchers’ Association
State Liquor Store
City Water Works
Dutch Seize Last Indonesian Area
BATAVIA Java The Dutch announced Thursday they have seized the last economically important area controlled by the Indonesian republic the Djambi oil fields in southern Sumatra The installations were undamaged and attempts to set fires caused only minor blazes resistance was negligible
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Batavia
Java
Djambi
Sumatra
Sidney Waterworks Pump House Burns In Fire
The Sidney water works pumping station three miles east of Sidney on highway 2 burned late Tuesday. All electrical equipment was demolished by the fire, but temporary service was set up. Fire Chief Britt Stiles said the brick station with a wooden roof suffered the loss.
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Tae Norpare
Sibney
Sidney
Highway No. 2
Britt Stiles
Iowa Traffic Deaths Reported by the Associated Press
A recap of road fatality figures compiled by the Associated Press for Iowa, noting death counts and trends across the state during the holiday period. Details include locations, dates, and official figures from state authorities.
Parity ratio at 1942 levels signals farm income dip
The agriculture department reports the parity ratio, a yardstick of farm prosperity, has fallen to its lowest since Sept 1942. As of mid-December it stood at 109, down one point from mid-November and 24 points below the Oct 1946 high. Prices received by farmers were the lowest since Feb 1947.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Warrant Issued for DeCaro's Arrest
A former Council Bluffs attorney twice disbarred by the Iowa Supreme Court and now seeking reinstatement is under indictment in Washington DC. Joseph DeCaro also known as William J Clarke and Joseph DiCarra has not been located since a warrant was issued Oct 8. He allegedly lied about past employment records to the Veterans Administration and has prior convictions including larceny and contempt of court.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Joseph DeCaro
William J. Clarke
Joseph DiCarra
Washington
DeCaro
Des Moines
de Caro
Veterans Administration
Iowa
Iowa Consumes Nearly 15 Million Pounds Oleomargarine
Iowa's department of agriculture reports residents used about 14,999,000 pounds of oleomargarine this year, a rise of nearly 3,000,000 pounds from 1947. Revenue from oleo taxes reached 723,840 dollars, up from 462,452 last year, with a May monthly record of 35,322 dollars.
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Des Moines
Truman Aims to Cap Military Costs and Avoid Rationing
President Truman seeks to limit next year's military outlays to about 15 billion dollars to avert new home front controls. Advisers expect standby controls to be proposed, but barring a new global emergency the nation may dodge broad rationing while continuing large foreign aid and rearmament. The safety margin remains narrow amid unsettled world conditions.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
Congress
France
Secretary of Defense
Forrestal
Europe
America
Council of Economic Advisers
Edwin G. Nourse
Nourse
Fighting Continues on Palestine Front
An Israeli army spokesman said fighting still rages in the Negev desert in southern Palestine. He noted the battle is less intense than earlier in the week but covers a wider area. Air activity on both sides is limited to regions with ground fighting as Israeli and Egyptian troops clash in the Negev since December 21.
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Tel Aviv
Negev Desert
Palestine
Negev
Not Legal for Iowa Legislators to Run Mail Through Meter
Des Moines 1949 report notes A C Gustafson asks AG for opinion on free postage for legislators. AG says legislators are not administrative officials and their offices are not in the capitol. Opinion suggests the legislature could pass a law to resolve the matter.
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Iowa
Des Moines
A. C. Gustafson
Iowa House
Attorney General
Gustafson
Bitter Cold Lingers Across Iowa With Snow North
The weatherman warned of continued frigid air in western Iowa with temperatures in the low 20s and single digits overnight. Friday’s highs are forecast in the 15 to 30s as skies remain spotty and highways stay open though slick in places. Reading highs included 25 in Davenport, while 16 below was reported in Decorah and Spencer, with other lows from Mason City to Waterloo.
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Spencer
Iowa
Decorah
Mason City
Charles City
Waterloo
Midwest
Northeatern
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Weather Bureau
Davenport
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Lamont
Ames
Bes’ Moines
Oskaloosa
Prohibitionists Urge Food Ministry Backing Gentlemen
The International Order of Good Templars protested to the ministry of food on Thursday. They argued against suggesting that ale stout or rum could be a bright addition to some pudding recipes.
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London
International Order of Good Templars
Ministry of Food
Democrats Seek to Retain GOP Labor Committee Seat
Democratic Senator McGrath of Rhode Island urged GOP leaders to keep Senator Ives of New York on the Senate labor committee as Democrats prepare to retake the chamber. With Ball Minn defeated, committee size shifts to eight Democrats and five Republicans, risking Ives and Jenner under seniority rules unless a GOP retreat occurs.
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Washington
McGrath
Wves
Senate Labor Committee
Congress
Ives
Ball Minn
Jenner
Engineers Needed for Farm to Market Roads
Ames report cites a four day Iowa county engineers session where John Butter, Iowa highway commission administration engineer, says the farm to market road program hinges on engineering staff. He lists five questions about financing personnel prices contractors and materials, noting the only hurdle is sufficient engineers.
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Ames
Towa
John Butter
Iowa Highway Commission
Butter
Iowa
Butler
Distress Warrants to Be Issued for Old Tax Claims
Delinquent Tax Collector James P. Christensen says warrants will be issued to the sheriff next month to collect about $60,000 in back taxes. He notes the liable parties were notified 15 to 20 times by the treasurer’s office without response. Christensen adds few overdue claims have reached the sheriff, and the December report shows $6,102 paid with back taxes.
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James P. Christensen
Christensen
Nicolson Leads Shenandoah Seed Chief to Europe for Hybrid Seeds
Joan Nicolson, Shenandoah seed company president, departed Wednesday night for Europe to confer with authorities in Italy and Yugoslavia on increasing food production through the use of hybrid seeds.
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Shenandoah
Joan Nicolson
Shenandoah Seed Company
Europe
Italy
Yugoslavia
Man who helped build city water system retires after 68 years
Otto Pfeiffer, 85, began as a 23-year-old hauling water for the city’s first public mains. He retires Jan. 1 after 68 years at the Council Bluffs Water Works, the longest-serving employee. Other retirees listed include Victor Alt, Edward Mowry, Harry Simpson, Thomas Roberts, and several clerks. Pfeiffer credits honesty as the key to his long career.
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Otto Pfeiffer
Council Bluffs
City Water Works
Water Works
Victor August Alt
West Broadway
Edward V. Mowry
Avenue D
Harry W. Simpson
Avenue B
Thomas J. Roberts
Avenue
Katherine V. Edwards
South Sixth Street
Ty-Seventh Street
Pfeiffer
Heba
Glendale
Water Company
Harry
Aldermen Okay Viaduct Program In Ames
City councilmen authorize the Iowa state highway commission to prepare plans for a Broadway viaduct over the North Western and Minors Central railroad tracks. Five of eight councilmen commit to paying necessary property damages while a special 4 p m meeting is set to take action.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
North Western
Central
Broadway
Highway Commission
Fred R. White
Ames
Joseph B. Katelman
Albert L. Cleveland
Dr. H. R. Kell
John Luty
R. E. Lund
Kenneth A. Madigan
Thomas L. McGarry
Clarence Meldrum
Katelman
George H. Sparks
Time Magazine Honors Truman as Man of the Year
Time magazine names President Harry S Truman as Man of the Year for 1948, marking the second time the news weekly has honored him. The January 3 issue notes his election as a personal victory of the fighting spirit and highlights the historic nature of his win.
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New York
Truman
Time Magazine
News
Time
Mundt Delays House Resignation Plan
Rep Mundt of South Dakota postpones leaving the House until early Friday to finish a Wind Up report for the House Committee on Un American Activities and expects to be sworn in as senator later that day. He remains acting chairman pending the move.
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Washington
Mundt
S. D
House
House Committee On UN
Statehouse to close for New Year holiday
Henry Wichman, secretary of the state executive council, notified all state offices in Des Moines that the council has approved closing at noon Friday for the New Year holiday.
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Mulnel
Henry Wichman
State Executive Council
Des Moines
Excommunication Declared Over Mindzenty Arrest
A Vatican source stated that all Roman Catholics involved in the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty, primate of Hungary, have been excommunicated.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Josef Cardinal Mindzenty
Hungary
Duchess of Valencia Convicted of High Treason
The beautiful Duchess of Valencia was convicted of high treason on Thursday for outspoken monarchist activities and sentenced to one year in prison.
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Mary
Duchess of
Valencia
China Awaits Chiang Nod on War or Peace
Nanking waited for President Chiang Kai-shek and top military leaders to decide whether to press the war against the communists or seek peace. A conference gathered war planners from across China as Chinese forces still besieged Peiping and other fronts. The decision could reshape events for hundreds of millions and influence one of history’s largest battles around Suchow.
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Nanking
All China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
China
Sun Yat Ser
Peiping
Tientsin
Tai
Yuan
North Ching
Yangtze
Haseen
Suchow
Towans Pay $484 Million in U.S. Taxes in 1948
Des Moines reports nearly half a billion dollars paid in federal taxes by Iowans during 1948. Tax clerks show receipts of $484,232,945.72 from January 1 to December 27, with an estimated $2 million more before year end. Refunds reached $19,312,520.15 to 418,068 residents while total returns filed reached 1,869,099.
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Des Moines
United States
Birmingham
Coe College Band to Inauguration Return to DC
The Coe College military band of Cedar Rapids has been named the official Iowa band for President Truman’s January 20 inauguration. Maj William Santelmann announced the 45 member group directed by Stanley Vesely, who led Coe bands at Hoover and Roosevelt inaugurations. The band was the sole Iowa ensemble invited to Washington for the 1937 ceremony.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Iowa
Truman
William Santelmann
Coe
Stanley Vesely
Vesely
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
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Elizabeth Kirichenkova
Andress
Juris
U.S
Kirlchenkovos
George
Sidney Waterworks
Assoched Press
Palestine Front
Ves
Senate Labor Group
Irving Ivers
Nicolson
Helen Lindsey
Howards
Mrs. Lindsey
John H. Husen
North Thir
Fort
Aldermen
Statehouse
Towans
Arthur Garher
Han Thia AD
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