Full Victory Promised by China Reds in 1950
San Francisco reports a Peiping broadcast quoting the Chinese communist party saying 1950 will finish conquest of Taiwan, Hainan Island, and Tibet while eradicating Chiang Kai-shek remnants. It urges peaceful reconstruction to heal war scars and boost grain and textile output, with ties to the Soviet bloc and other democracies.
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Eniwetop Atoll Readied for New A-Bomb Test
Los Angeles report says Eniwetok Atoll is being prepared for another A-bomb test. Four hiring offices opened in Honolulu, contracts to rebuild housing and facilities on the atoll are in charge. A contractor spokesman notes buildings and utilities deteriorated since the 1948 test due to salt spray and humidity. Dates and hiring numbers are classified.
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Inside A Tough Time But Weekend Was Fun
A former Council Bluffs woman and her actor husband visited the city over the weekend. The circumstances were trying but it was a lot of fun, according to a story with a photo on page 6. Also notes on dieting, legal rights, and a year-end farming summary.
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Patricia Morison
Kate” Star
Iowa
Miracle of Liquification Reported at Naples Cathedral
Canon Cattaneo Sanicandro announced that Saint Januarius blood miraculously liquified before 400 Argentine pilgrims at Naples Cathedral. The reliquary blood is shown in the chapel of the treasure, as the archbishop relays the miracle to crowds. Saint Januarius, bishop of Benevento, martyred in 305 A D, is honored with blood that supposedly liquefies near his head.
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Flying Arrow Heads Toward Shanghai Amid Blockade
The American freighter Flying Arrow, 14,000 tons, loaded at Hong Kong for Shanghai despite mine threats and a U S warning that captains running nationalist blockades risk losing licenses. Captain Jones and Isbrandtsen line insist on proceeding, while crew members express jitters and rumors of attempts to cancel the voyage.
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United States
Social Security Tax Increases For Millions Of Workers
At midnight Saturday the social security tax rose from 1 percent to 1 1/2 percent affecting about 49 million workers. A $3,000 annual pay triggers about $45 extra tax, with employers adding about $700,000 more yearly from wage earners and management. Old age pensions remain unchanged for now, starting at $10 monthly and averaging $26, with a maximum of $45.20. A Senate bill, already passed by the House, seeks a roughly 10 percent boost in pension and insurance benefits.
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Telephone Strike Delayed Fifteen Days in Missouri
ST LOUIS Missouri news reports a threatened New Year strike against Southwestern Bell Telephone postponed for 15 days after Governor Forrest Smith urged delay to seek a settlement. The dispute centers on a 15 cent per hour raise job re classification in some cities and other changes. Missouri law prohibits public utility strikes.
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Forrest Smith
Missouri
Ten today four Churchh lesson prep
The piano teacher was expected any minute as Tommy prepared for his lesson. His mother asked if he washed his hands and face, and if he washed behind his ears. He assured her he had done so.
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Accused Doctor Delivers Baby in Goffstown
A spectacled country doctor, Dr Herman W N Sander, 40, charged with murder in the death of patient Mrs Abbie Borreto, 59, delivered a baby and resumed duties after posting $25 000 bond. He declared his innocence as the grand jury convenes Tuesday at Hillsboro county jail.
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Herman WN. Sander
Abbie Borreto
Hillsboro County
Sander
Elliot Hospital
Louise Cracker
Mobile Post Office to Serve S W Iowa
Des Moines announces two post offices on wheels will begin operation March 1 on Iowa highways. Buses will run Des Moines to Muscatine and Des Moines to Shenandoah, serving 20 towns on the Shenandoah route and 18 towns on the Muscatine route. Each 35 foot bus carries pigeonholes and a rolling distribution clerk to sort mail en route.
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Iowa
Edith Johnson
Towa
United States
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Musca- Une
Shenandoah
Leon
Mt. Ayr
Bedford
Clarinda
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Sigourney
Washington
Israel Refuses to Move Offices in Jerusalem
LAKE SUCCESS Israel told the United Nations trusteeship council it will ignore the council demand to relocate its governmental offices out of Jerusalem. In a letter to Roger Garreau of France the council president, Israel claimed full authority to move ministries into Jerusalem, challenging a December UN General Assembly decision to internationalize the city. Both Israeli and Hashemite Jordan authorities urge resistance to internationalization.
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Roger Garreau
France
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Jordan
Iowa Tax and Liquor Revenue Hit New High in 1949
Iowa reports 1949 gross revenue from 13 special taxes and liquor profits at 153,250,320, surpassing 1948 by 4,058,008 and marking the first year over 150 million. Road-use funding to 55.6 million, with distributions to homestead credits, aging assistance, and state general fund to support departments and schools.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lquor
John M. Grimes
National Health Plan Aims to Hullabaloo AMA ADA Backing
Senator Hunt announces a new voluntary national health plan to win AMA and ADA support. It would create a cabinet health department, run a voluntary government insurance with prepayment, and include deductibles. The plan would keep patient doctor relationships and exclude private hospital rooms or expensive dental services.
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Congress
Senator Hunt
D.-Wyo
Department of Health
Hunt
Predict Defeat for Three Major Planks
President Truman’s top lieutenants in Washington said Congress will likely defeat three core fair deal planks. Repeal Taft Hartley, enact compulsory health insurance, and replace farm price supports with Brannan style policy top the agenda. Taxes also figure in discussions as advisers push for rate cuts and new levies to curb the deficit.
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Capitol Hill
Nonpareil to Publish at Noon on Monday
The Nonpareil will publish at noon on Monday due to the double New Year’s holiday. The staff extends wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
Reds Make New Bid for Germany
FRANKFURT Germany A Kremlin driven bid to pull West Germany into the Soviet orbit is reported as an economic war aimed at weakening the European recovery program. Commercial agents are said to be pushing East trade, with West German industry urged to rely on Eastern Europe. Berlin’s Pieck accuses Western powers of agitating Germany while Bonn’s Heuss urges better ties with all Western allies and reconciliations with England France.
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Last New Year’s baby born at Jennie Edmundson Hospital
The last child born in 1949 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital was a son of Mr and Mrs Herman Jones of 1516 Eighth Avenue. He arrived on New Year’s Eve at 11 03.
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Eighth Avenue
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Ear ly Might Return to Private Life as Deputy Defense Secretary
Washington Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen T. Early hinted he may return to private life next spring. He said there is no definite plan, while noting President Truman and Secretary Johnson would urge him to remain. Early, Roosevelt’s former press secretary, left Pullman Standard Car last May 2 to join Johnson’s defense team on a leave of absence with a no-pressing end date. His pay rose to 20 000 under defense and federal pay acts. If he leaves, Gordon Gray might be tapped to succeed him.
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Army
Death by own action seen as disease can be cured
A series on research into causes of death by own action argues many cases can be prevented if the underlying disease is recognized. The material cites experts, insurers, clergy, and the Save-A-Life league and follows the Louise Green case as a focal point for inquiry.
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Louise Green
Louise
New Year Celebrations Jam Across Southwest Iowans
New Year festivities spread across the region as thousands attended church services watch parties and galas. Bars and fraternal clubs buzzed while police reported about 12 drunks. late hours were extended to 1 a.m. amid mild weather and snow flurries. Across the nation celebrations mirrored the pattern with large crowds, prayers for peace, and high social activity.
Iowa Firms Law on Burlington Cut-Off
CHICAGO The Burlington railroad awarded contracts totaling 4 667 784 dollars for the centennial cut-off to shorten and improve its Chicago Kansas City main line. Cameron Joyce company Keokuk Iowa bid 210 110 for 61 mile work. John P Abramson Construction Des Moines bid 986 753 for 21 mile Carrollton branch work to main line standards.
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Cameron Joyce Company
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Weather Summary For Iowa And Nebraska
U S Weather Bureau notes cloudy mild conditions in Iowa with areas of rain or drizzle Sunday south and east while snow flurries and colder air move in west and central Sunday afternoon. Nebraska sees light rain in the southeast with warmer west and central regions and highs from 35 to 50. Reports also show recent temperatures with highs around 45 and lows near 34, precipitation totals at 0.50 inches with an excess of 2.78 inches this period.
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