Pastor-Politician Calls Out Static Thinking For Security
Dr. William H. Alexander a pastor-politician from Oklahoma City spoke to over 100 at a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Council Bluffs. He urged bold political involvement, criticized local travel delays and static thinking, and praised churches for civic funding while challenging youths and religious attitudes.
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Council Bluffs
William H. Alexander
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Chieftain
Alexander
Oklahoma City
Okla
Westenders
Omaha
Waterloo
Mason City
Oklahoma
L. W. Ross
Chamber
Lst
Dr. Alexander
Sunshine Patriots
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Military budget hearing briefs increase in contracts
Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Lovett told a Senate appropriations subcommittee the armed forces may need authority to make more than the 60.65 billion dollars in contracts and commitments requested for the fiscal year starting July 1. He was the first Defense Department witness to justify President Truman’s budget submitted April 30.
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Washington
Defense
Robert Lovett
Yung
Ra Lovett
Defense Department
Senate
Truman
Sixth Sense Radar Became Known as Women's Perception
In today’s Chuckle the line mocks the idea of a uncanny perception in women, noting it was later labeled radar and developed by sound, with a wink at Gall and Workman.
Train Tragedy Kills 31 Brazilians near Rio
A jammed commuter train struck a stalled gasoline truck near Rio de Janeiro on a Thursday. A railroad spokesman said at least 51 people died in the blaze, with 47 others injured. All deaths occurred in the first and last cars as gasoline ignited on impact and the engine could not stop before the wreckage.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Here
Isrid —Sire
Six Crewmen Killed In Railroad Collision Near Clarksville
Six crewmen died and about 13 passengers were injured in a head on collision between Louisville and Nashville Pan American and a local passenger train near Clarksville Tennessee on Thursday.
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Clarksville, Tenn
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Pan American
U N Infantry Claws Closer to Red Prize
Allied troops climbed Mount Kodae near Chorwon and seized Kwangdok Mountain southwest of Kumhwa as U N forces push toward the Iron Triangle in North Korea. The offensive faced fierce North Korean counterattacks with heavy losses and steady gains in select sectors.
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Tokyo
Chorwon
Kumhwa
North Korea
United Nations
Kodae
Kwangdok
Reds
Iron Triangle
U.N
Chorwon- Kumhwa-Yonggang
Seoul-Chorwon
Pyonggang Valley
U.S
Eighth Army
Imjin
Yonchon
British Search for Missing Diplomats
London officials reported two diplomats who quit Britain and know vital state secrets cabled families from Paris within 24 hours. Ex Presse hinted they might be headed to Russia to serve idealistic aims. Some officials doubted that. No contents of the cables were released. Secret service, diplomatic missions and police across western Europe mobilized. Both officials had been suspended for absence without leave and disappeared 13 days ago.
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London
Foreign Office
Britain
Paris
Lord Beaverbrook
Ex Press
Russia
Europe
Des Moines Gov Reappoints Adjutant General of Iowa
Gov William Beardsley announced the four year reappointment of Brig Gen Fred C Tandy as adjutant general of Iowa at a $6500 annual pay. He takes over from Charles H Grahl who left for full time military duty in Washington. The governor named 12 other professional board appointments including Dr W B Edmund of Red Oak to the osteopathic examiners board.
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Des Moines
William
Beardsley
Fred C. Tandy
Iowa
Tandy
Charles H. Grahl
Grah
Washington
Edmund
Red Oak
Board of
Osteopathic Examiners
City May Have Primary Election in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs may hold a primary municipal election this fall under a new state law. If more than four candidates seek two council seats, a primary will be Oct. 23, with the regular election on Nov. 6. Shugart and Schonberg terms end in April 1952. successors will serve shortened terms until 1955.
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Council Bluffs
Marion Shugart
Carl Schonberg
Shugart
Schonberg
Governor Beardsley Hosts Hawk Eye Boys State Visitors
Forty eight youths serving as highway patrolmen at the 1951 Hawk Eye Boys State at Camp Dodge visited Gov Beardsley in his office on Thursday.
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Wes Molnes
Camp Dodge
Not Enough Military Strength Says Acheson
Secretary of State Acheson told the Senate MacArthur inquiry the United States lacks sufficient military strength today to guarantee European allies against occupation and destruction. He noted the defense department blocked hot pursuit of enemy planes across the Korean Manchurian border and doubted a link between Yalta concessions and communist victory in China. Senator McMahon pressed for an inquiry into $20 million in gold credits to nationalist China in 1942 amidst allegations of taxpayer losses.
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Washington
State Acheson
United States
Acheson
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Senate
MacArthur
Lodge
Iit
Defense Department
State’ Department
Military Department
United Nations
U.N
J. Acheson
Russia
Yalta
Chiang Kai-shek
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Dairen
McMahon
China
Chiang
Inside 4-H Camp Enjoyed by 100 In Southwest Iowa
About 100 4-H girls from Southwest Iowa enjoyed Camp Brewster despite dreary skies and cold night. The note invites readers to page 10 for story and pictures while other items on pages 11 and 13 reference state inspectors cracking down on frozen canned goods and the execution of seven Nazi war criminals in Landsberg, Germany. A Douglas county court action to prevent city connection for East Omaha residents appears on page 1. Page 17 mentions Senator Cain and a sheep shearer discussing the hot pursuit plan.
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Iowa
Camp Brewster
Tak
Landsberg
Germany
East
Omaha
Douglas County District Court
Omcha
Cain
R- Wash
Acheson
Milton
Sheriff Raids Rocket Tavern for Bookmaking Activities
Sheriff’s officers raided the Rocket Lunch and Tavern at 11 South Main Street for bookmaking. One man, bartender John H. Wichman, was booked for investigation and released on a $500 bond with owner Harold W. Schultz. Officers seized bet slips, run down race sheets, prize tickets, and prize items. No charges filed yet. raid could affect licenses under a new state anti gambling law.
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Rocket
South Main Street
John H. Wichman
Harold W. Schultz
Wichman
Ak-Sar-Ben
Gay Stuelke
Stuelke
Wayne Moser
Matt Walsh
State ‘Bar Association
James Huyck
Membership gain at Iowa-Des Moines Methodist conference
OTTUMWA. Substantial membership and financial gains were listed at the annual conference for churches of the Iowa-Des Moines Methodist conference. The report covers 512 churches in 850 pastoral charges, showing total conference membership at 142,119, up 14,186 from the prior year.
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Ottumwa
Iowa-Des Moines
Top Air Ace Meyer to U S Assignment
Tokyo report says Col John C Meyer missed a chance to become America’s top air ace as he heads home with 39 44 confirmed kills, two MIGs over Korea and 274 German planes in World War II, to become deputy commander of the 101st Fighter Interceptor Wing at Grenier Air Force Base New Hampshire.
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Tokyo
Col
John C. Meyer
America
Maj
Richard Bong
Pacific
Meyer
Korea
Europe
101St
Grenier Air Force Base
New Hampshire
Myrland Urges Missouri River Stabilization Funds
Iowa Senator E. C. Myrland testifies before a House appropriations subcommittee advocating continued federal flood control and river bank stabilization on the Missouri River. He cites three main reasons including cost estimates, preservation of over a million acres of farm land in production, and improved water transportation reducing railroad shortages and transport delays. Other Iowa officials joined him in urging funding for Army Engineers to salvage and finish the project from the river mouth to Gavins Point.
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Washington
Iowa
E. C. Myrland
Onawa
Missouri River
Myrland
House Appropriations
Army Engineers
Rep. Jensen
R-la
R. A. Rawlings
Monona County
E. M. Pritchard
W. F. Wright
A. L. Thomas
William H.welch
Harrison County
River
Gavins Point
Sioux City
Rock Island Police Chief Traded Jail Time in Prank
Miller, Rock Island chief of police, was led in handcuffs to a county jail cell for a bet with Sheriff Mor tis E. Muhleman. The stunt ended with the sheriff losing and two hours confinement for the rival Rock Island Chamber of Commerce team captains.
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Rock Island
Claus
Miller
Mortis E. Muhleman
Rock Island Chamber of Commerce
Acute Threat of Shortage as Cattlemen Hold Beef in Feedlots
Cattle raisers kept most animals on farms and in feedlots amid threats of an early meat shortage. Only 14 000 cattle arrived at 12 principal markets, down from 28 600 a week earlier, with weekly receipts 110 700 versus 135 500 last week. Chicago stockyards show small packers taking most offerings while big packers push back against ceilings. Armour and Co temporarily halted slaughter in Chicago, buying 39 cattle before resuming, risking further closures. Wilson and Co kept its beef department open with no layoffs. Michael Howlett, Chicago price stabilization director, said small packers must pay current prices for big packers to follow.
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Chicago
Armour and Company
Wilson and Company
Michael Howelett
Production Raise for Auto Workers
The wage stabilization board on Wednesday night approved a four cent hourly production raise for 350,000 General Motors workers. The unanimity of the 18-man panel backed applying the policy to other auto workers with equal raises, without price increases on products. Officials said this does not signal a broader move toward a general wage raise policy.
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Mashington
81 Year Rain Record Shattered by Wet Season
Weatherman Edward F. Stapowich notes an 81 year rain record through May 2020 with 19.04 inches January to May the highest since 1870. June rainfall already 2.5 inches, May 7.09 inches, July 12.70 inches in 1883. Temperatures near 70, low 59 with continued showers through Thursday.
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Edward F. Stapo| Wich
Stapowich
Akron Feed Milk Plant Destroyed by Fire
Akron three story feed mill was destroyed within an hour by a fast moving blaze early Thursday. Owner John H. Earnest and Fire Chief L M Burrill called it a total loss with damages estimated between 80000 and 90000 dollars. The cause of the fire was not determined.
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Akron
Akron, In
John H. Earnest
L. M. Burrill
Earnest
Harriman Said Considered for Security Resources Board Chair
Presidental Assistant W Averell Harriman was reported to be in line for the chair of the National Security Resources Board. The post has been vacant since W Stuart Symington left to head the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Washington
W. Averell Harriman
National Security Resources Board
W. Stuart Symington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Millionaire Before He's 30 Oilman to Collect on $5 Bet
Ray Restione, 23, of Wood-Ridge, N J, once bet fellow Drake University student Ted Webber would become a millionaire before 30. Webber, Tulsa oilman, now seeks the $5 after turning 30, claiming he hit the million dollar mark. Restione, Newark NJ Bell Telephone employee, plans to pay if needed.
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Webber
Des
Robert Riley
Des. Moines
Ray
Riley
Restione
Ridgewood
Bestione
The
New Jersey Bell Teteptone Company
Newark
N. de
Beef price talks hint at roll back cancellations
Washington reports indicate a possible compromise on beef price disputes. Kansas City cattleman M. J. Flynn and Roy Turner led cattle raisers who met with officials to discuss rolling back live animal price cuts and suspending the planned 4.5 percent reductions due in August and October. Flynn said recommendations were accepted and favored by the administration, though details were not disclosed.
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Washington
M. J. Flynn
Kansas City
Truman
Flynn
Roy Turner
Oklahoma
Phillies Swat Cubs for Sixth Straight Win
Philadelphia Phillies rout the Chicago Cubs 7 to 1 at Shibe Park for their sixth win in eight starts. Dick Sisler homered with a man on, Emory Bubba Church earned the win, while Andy Pafko’s 11th homer provided Chicago’s only run. Other league results noted: Brooklyn, New York, and Boston games summarized.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Emory Bubha
Church
Chicago
Tat Shibe Park
Andy’ Pafko
Dick Are Sisler
Phillies
Appstelp
Helly
Schmitz
Burgess
Wilber
New York
Cincininati
Lems Iatfensberger
Smith
Schelling
Kosta
Spencer
Gettelg
Wentrum
Boston
Phtsburgh
Morena
Jaynes
Consuegra
Guerra
Dorizh
Niarhos
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Methodist
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Swat Cubs
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