State Puts Ltd on the Dog Track
The Dodge Park Kennel Club may not run dog races this year as Iowa CID agent Dwight O. Bender informs owner William Syms that a state warning against the meet is being conveyed to prevent raids if opening July 6 goes ahead. Local officials and ministers oppose the reopening while park owners remodel the track and prepare for a potential 35 day season under Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsorship.
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Dodge Park Kennel Club
William Syms
Dwight O. Bender
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Bender
R. W. Nebergall
State Bureau of Crminal Investigation
Syms
Syms Toray
Sam
Syms Suie
Homer F. Caskey
Council Bluffs Ministerial Association
Kennel Club
Park Board
Park Commissioners
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Florida
Phil Minrer
Dowdachsnt
W. C Byers
GOP Elects Treasurer Kemper for National Committee
James S Kemper an insurance executive from Chicago was elected treasurer of the Republican National Committee by the Republican National Committee's executive panel in Chicago. He succeeds Josiah Todd of Louisville who resigned. Kemper previously chaired the national finance committee and was named by Representative D. Carroll Reece of Tennessee to fill the treasury post.
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Chicago
James S Kemper
Chicaco
Republican Naional Committee
Joustt Todd
Louisville
Kemper
National Finance
D. Carrol Reece
Tennessee
Treasury Post
Fasse
Ballinger Says Confession Intended to Shoot Neighbor
A preliminary hearing is slated in Sidney for Glen Ballinger of Plattsmouth. Ballinger, 32, accused in the fatal shooting of his estranged wife Marguerite Ballinger last Sunday, allegedly confessed to the sheriff that he shot his wife after an argument at their home. The hearing location is county court in Sidney, with details continuing on Page 9.
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Ballinger
Sidney
Glen Bellinger
Plattsmouth
Ned
Glen Ballinger
Marguerite Ballinger
Premont
Sherif A. S. Christopher
Ot Pokiris
Siten
Hep
Nouthber
Jesse Kinstow
Labor Law Move Remains in Doubt
Washington aides report momentum for a broad labor bill stalled amid opposition to President Truman’s Case proposal and rider tactics. Bipartisan leaders say a public demand or a new crisis could revive efforts to enact a permanent labor measure this year. GOP members warn a rider strategy risks vetoes and broader labor discord, while some favor continuing pressure for action.
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Clair Johnson
Washington
Crsis
Trusman
Wio
Thie House
Cain
Case Hit
Ryan
Truman
House
Vito
Allen
Kidnapping Charges For Corning Woman
Corning authorities file kidnapping charges against a local woman named Mrs Stanley. The sheriff’s office reports she is being held for questioning and custody pending further proceedings.
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Hwaisboro
I. P
Alan S Winels
Mungomery
Alhornps Sap
Werdings
Kurtle Pan
Windels
Corning
Stanley
Ue Grrr
Blast Victim Named Killer by Two Paper Workers
Boston reports that two employees of Great Northern Paper identified a New Jersey apartment blast victim as the man who shot President Whitcomb before his murder. Lester Smith and Elizabeth Shannon, a 33 year old receptionist, named George E. Tiardy of Westfield, New Jersey, as the gunman who waited near Whitcomb’s office after a muffled blast. Police say the killer used a silencer. Hardy died Monday. his wife Erma burned. Westfield police cite Mrs Hardy’s claim that he planned to move to Boston for work with another company. Maine police note former jobs and a 16 year past machinist role. The unsigned Whitcomb contract listed George E. Hardy as a party. the tale unfolds on page 2.
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Boston
Great Northern Paper Company
New Jersey
William A. Whitcoat
Matthew Egan
Lester Smith
Elizabeth Shannon
George E. Tiardy
Westfield, Nog
Whitcomb
Kailor
Hardy
Erma
John R. Schreiber
Westfield
Paper Company
Meanwhil
Maine
Ethel Mardy
Great Northern
Millinocket
Tardy
Edward W. Fallen
George HE
Artisé Paper
George E. Tardy
Hotel Fire Toll Rises to Nineteen In Moline
The motel disaster in Moline continued to claim lives as the death toll reached nineteen. Officials reported Bert Casey, 93, of Moline, died in hospital from injuries sustained in the fire. Workers combed debris at the ruined hotel, hoping to uncover additional victims.
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Mbuque
Canfield
Bertha Casey
Moline
Dubris
Addisonal Barthes
Saty Warle Paptt
Farmer Killed by Lightning Bolt in Waaiunciun
A Louisiana farming accident reports Everett Vincent, 55, of Keote, struck and killed by a lightning bolt while tending crops. Authorities note the incident occurred near Waaiunciun and a preliminary investigation is underway.
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Lowe
Waaiunciun
Everett Vincent
Keote Farmer
Wien Truele
Butler Renominated In Nebraska Court Feud Race
Nebraska Republicans renominated Senator Tigh Butler as the primary showed him leading Governor Dwight Griswold about two to one. Griswold, backed by Harold E. Stassen, trails as Robert W. Arndts also runs, while the national Supreme Court feud edges toward summer without Congress action.
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Butler
Nebraska
Tim Parker
Tigh Butler
Dwight Griswold
Omaha
Griswold
Robert W. Arndts
York
Stassen's Statement After Griswold Loss in Nebraska Race
Stassen issues a written statement after Griswold's defeat confession, congratulates Butler on his victory, and expresses support for Griswold's campaign. The Nebraska primaries show Butler leading Griswold and Mekota defeating Olsen for the Democratic nomination as pre-primary endorsements shape the Senate race.
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New York
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dwight Griswold
Chiswold
Hugh Butler
Butler l
Griswold
Superfort Crew Killed in Smoky Mountains Crash
In Gatlinburg Tennessee an army B 29 Superfortress crashed near Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All 10 or 11 men aboard were killed. The plane was en route to Tampa from Chicago. Park rangers quoted the crash as occurring Wednesday night when the peak was skied by a low ceiling.
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Gatlinburg
Tenn
Clingman
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Tampa
Fla
Chicago
N. F. Holt
Mississippi
YEW to Hold Annual Encampment in LIQUE CITY
Iowa VFW encampment opens Thursday and aims for record attendance with a mass migration Friday night expected to bring 1,000 new members. Speakers include Maj. Gen William OC Livesay of Omaha, commander of the Seve COIN, and other dignitaries.
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Lawea Yew
Iowa Vetecars of Foreign Wars
Wiliam OC
Livesay
Omaha
Erie
Lorabh
Britain ready to write separate peace treaties
Britain signals willingness to pursue separate peace pacts with former Axis powers and satellites if foreign minister talks stall. Bevin told the annual conference he may sign a separate treaty contrary to wartime divisions, insisting no passion for perpetual war and that a path to peace must be found.
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Bournemoutit
England
Ernest Beyay
Axis
Europe
Bevin
Britain
Barly
Chinese Food Chiefs Charged in Rice Scandal
Suantidat officials report charges against four leaders involved in a government rice scandal. Investigators trace irregularities to a mismanaged subsidy scheme and misappropriation totaling government funds. Names and precise figures are obscured by garbled OCR but the core accusation concerns high level officials linked to rice procurement.
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Nanking
Amon Faye Muri Wale
Asner Bean
Toad
Church Group Buys Play Area for Recreation Complex
The United Protestant Church brotherhood announced the purchase of a large tract west of North Eighth Street and north of Avenue 1 from Wickham interests. The site, about 45 city lots, will become a recreation area with a 3,000 to 1,560 capacity picnic ground, enhanced baseball and tennis facilities, shuffleboard, ice skating in winter, and landscape work. Financing comes from lay members with a 6,000 target for phase one.
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A Paulson
United Trotestant Church Brotherhood
North Eighth Street
Avenue 1
Wickham
Brotherhood
Paulson
Fourth Arrest Made in Jewel Robbery Case
Washington IP Pho war department announced the arrest of Roy C. Carlton a former enlisted man for investigation in the Bronte castle Jewel theft case He is the fourth person seized in the elaborate affair and was reportedly tested by federal customs agents at his Kilgore Texas home The officer said Carlton`s testimony is believed to be minor in significance
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Frank Tragle
Washington
Supreme Court
Halion W. Summers
Dalex
Justice Jackson
Justice Blade
House Judiciary Committee
Summers
Jackson
Nuernberg
Sumners
Walter
D-Pa
Kefauver
D.-Tenn
Jackjson
Black
Lucas Aasks
Fred M.inson
Senate Judiciary Committee
McCurran
D.noy
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Lucas
Washington Wall
Pho War Department
Roy C. Carjlon
Bronte Castle Jewelnett
Army
Cartlon
Kilgore
Tox
Oficer
Carllan
Bart
Price Controls Near Showdown in Senate
Senator Taft warned it would be dangerous to drop price controls now while urging relaxation of wartime price limits. He cited butter shortages and argued for production incentives, proposing amendments to extend ceilings only above October 1941 levels and reflect rising costs. Senate leaders hoped a vote could come soon as Capehart withdrew a meat and poultry removal proposal.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate
OPA
Barkley
Capeehart
Isacho
Banking Committee
Copebarl
Jawsmen
Ias
War Department suspends army officers demotions
The War Department halted the demotion of army officers on Wednesday and indicated that about 1,800 colonels may not be reduced as previously ordered. Officials cited altered estimates of overseas requirements since the April demotion schedule and noted changes in officer counts.
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Washington
War Department
We'll Fight Curran Tells House Group
Joseph Curran of the CIO maritime union warned a House subcommittee that a long and bitter strike would begin Friday unless seamen’s work hours or pay were improved. He criticized government statements and urged equal wage and hour protections, insisting seamen want the same consideration as other citizens.
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Washington
Frank J. Taylor
Joseph Curran
CIO National Maritime Union
Taylor
Sam
Max Hall Wallington
Joseph Caplan
Nalinnah Maritime Tiio
Curren
Curran
Truman
Navy
Tie
Buck T
N. Y
House
Merchant Marine Committée
Ers
Labor Department
Congress
Harry Bridges
Joe Curran
Iowa Army Mothers Elect New Officers in Port Dodge
Port Dodge Iowa Tuesday notes elects new officers for the Iowa Army Mothers chapter. Mrs John Muttley, at Fort Dodge, named United States arms mother for lava while bakers discuss a uniform price rise and a planned meeting to review OPA schedules.
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Port Dodge
John Muutley
Fort Dodge
United States Arms Mather
Mw Daher
Infantile Paralysis Makes Its Appearance in Des Moines
Des Moines report notes outbreak concerns with medical officials citing cases among infants. Unclear details reference Dr. Mart Jordan and local department divisions managing prevention and response amid rising fears of poliomyelitis spread.
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Olsen
John E. Mekota
Crete
Grotee W. Olsen
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Howard Bufett
Oroatia
A. L. Miller
Kimball
St Winn
Superfort
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Vern Allphin
Henry K. Peterson
Einar P. Juel
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Bruce P. Baker
C. Carson Bransby
E. H. Ross
Russell Nelson
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Win Phillips
J. B. Tornell
Albert Paterson
Sree Watt Paper
Ray Wickham
Albert Peterson
H. A. Paulson
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Des Moines
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Mandutmor Bankers Association
Clarence D. Clausen
Boone
Howard C. Stephany
Woodbine
Oignsurer
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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