Proper Publicity Can Aid San Francisco Conference
An open publicity approach for the San Francisco peace talks is urged to deter rumors and leaks. The piece recalls Wilson's call for open covenants and argues that transparent reporting would foster world acceptance and reduce secret understandings among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Paris
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
No Thinking American Desires To Have A Soft Jap Peace
Admiral Halsey calls for harsh retaliation and a prolonged armistice before any peace with Japan. He urges Allied control with a supreme commander to prevent future Japanese aggression, declaring strong hatred for Japan and demanding deep consequences for wartime atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Halsey, Jr
Collier’s Magazine
Halsey
Japan
Admiral Halsey
Reading & Writing E Seaver R Mckown and Forman China views
American observer Harrison Forman spent six months in 1944 with Chinese Communists. He reports that Eight Route and New Fourth armies defend a large portion of forces, while Red Armies have fought many battles without Kuomintang aid and often win equipment from the enemy. The piece notes tunnel warfare in Central Hopes and a humorous incident with General Clark and a gum trick during a raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Forman
Red China
Mr. Forman
China
Kuomintang
Central
Russia ends neutrality with Japan in push toward Far East
The editorial notes Russia terminates its neutrality pact with Japan, signaling possible entry into the war with Japan. It argues Moscow seeks gains in Asia after Europe and recalls Japan’s earlier conquest losses. The piece cites strategic aims and war crime remarks by Eagle Grave and Halsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Europe
Asia
Far East
LeMars Sentinel
Iowa Legislature Ends Session With Notable Education Move
Governor Blue lauds 12.5 million in permanent capital improvements for veterans, while Iowa’s legislature sees 14 of 20 school code bills enacted. GOP gains in Moline and Rock Island signal labor-led political dynamics. Secretary Linn blames CPA rules for farm shortages as funds circulate to stateside investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Blue
Iowa
School Code Commission
B. S. Moyle
Rock Island
A. F
Linn
Harry Linn
Senate
Washington
CPA
John M. Grimes
State General Fund
Des Moines
Marshall County
Hopkinton War Casualties and Local Notices
Hopkinton reports the death of Nicholas W. Haas in action near Leipzig Germany on April 6 1945 after serving in the air corps and infantry. Francis H Thomas 19 died of wounds in Germany after training at Camp Hood and service in the South Pacific and Europe. Marriage news includes Mary Martha deBest and Roy N Cole in Palmer Alaska. Local social notes and graduations at University of Iowa are listed with related visits and hospital care for Mr. Cramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
James Haas
Union Township
War Department
Nicholas W. Haas
Germany
Nicholas
Buck Creek
Camp Buckley
Colo
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Camp Rutner
N. C
France
Luxemburg
Leipzig
Ivan
Thomas
Francis H. Thomas
Olin Thomas
Morley
Francis
Delhi
Martello
Camp Hood
Texas
Mary Martha deBest
David deBest
Maxwell
Hopkinton Presbyterian Church
Sergt
Roy N. Cole
Terre Haute
Ind
St. Nichol’s Church
Palmer
Alaskan
Alaska
Donna Jean Wilson
Des Moines
Mary Elizabeth Wilson
F. M
Roy Martin
Jackie
Robert B. Martin
Cedar Rapids
Martin
Ina Robbins
England
States
Santa Anna
Calif
Real Estate Transfers in Anamosa and Monticello Area
Multiple conveyances recorded including Geo L Schoonover to Alice Foarde of Lot 10 Scott and Skinners add Anamosa dated Oct 12 1948 for 1.00, Mable Monroe widow and heirs to Laura E Smith Lot 7 Block 12 original plat Wyoming, Balster and Meier to Frank W Page Monticello Railroad add $5100 Rev St 482, and Curtin to Doll joint tenants West 16 feet and other parcels in Railroad add Monticello with sums 1.00 and 3.85 Rev St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Schoonover
Helen H
Mary Schoonover
Alice L. Foarde
Scott & Skinner
Anamosa
Mable Monroe
Marijorie Monroe
Max H. Monroe
Laura E. Smith
Wyoming
John D. Balster
Reka
Anna Meier
Henry
Henrietta Harford
Oliver D
Frank W. Page
Monticello
Joseph T. Curtin
Jane M
Will
Mary Doll
Rev. St. West
Should non earners wear major M letters at school
Margaret Zimmerman presents both sides of the debate on whether students who have not earned a major M should be allowed to wear it. Senior players defend full rights to wear, while a sophomore argues for broader access. The piece notes parallels with Honor Society pins and rules about wearing letters across schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philemmonte
Margaret Zimmerman
Monti Calendar May Events Schedule
The Monti calendar lists multiple May events including a dual track meet with Dubuque on May 1, Junior Senior Banquet May 2, P T A May 3, Eastern Iowa Conference Meet May 5, WaMaC Conference Meet May 8, Honor Society Banquet May 10, Senior Class Play May 18, Senior Examination May 23, Eddy Test for Navy May 24, Class Day May 25, all high school party May 25, Baccalaureate May 27, examinations May 28 29, commencement May 29, school out assembly May 30, and Alumni Banquet May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
Navy
Service Held For Roosevelt
Monti High school held a memorial service for Franklin Delano Roosevelt the thirty first President of the United States. The ceremony featured a half mast flag solemn tribute a moment of silence a prayer by Rev Glenn McMichael and a life summary by Mr Eells. The school will keep the flag at half mast for thirty days in line with national mourning declared by President Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States of America
Shannon
Glenn McMichael
Roosevelt
Eells
Monti High
Henry S. Truman
Monti High Students Set for Marion State Music Contest
Monti High will send a group of students to Marion to compete in the State music contest beginning tomorrow and continuing through Saturday. Competitors include Jo Ann Schneider Dick Sutherland Charles Kreeb Galen Hagen Bob Thoeni Margaret Zimmerman David Walker Lois Tobiason Fletcher Dunlap Frieda Ortgies Alice Clark Barbara Walker Hildegard Kehren Marilee Matthiessen Helen Gerdes Susan Stuhler Gene Kuehl and Dick Bonwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti High
Marion
Jo Ann Schneider
Dick Sutherland
Charles Kreeb
Galen Hagen
Bob Thoeni
Margaret Zimmerman
David Walker
Lois Tobiason
Fletcher Dunlap
Elfrieda Ortgies
Alice Clark
Barbara Walker
Hildegard Kehren
Marilee Matthiessen
Helen Gerdes
Susan Stuhler
Gene Kuehl
Dick Bonwell
F F A Completes Seed Sale Project
The F F A boys have finished their project selling spring garden seeds. Any unsold seeds will be returned to the company. Travel restrictions and O P A regulations lead to the state F B A convention not being held this year in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Des Moines
Clarence Willworth Quips Love Stories Spark Hunger for Food
Clarence Willworth remarks that love stories make him hungry for food, reflecting a playful take on romance and appetite. The quote captures his humorous view linking affection with craving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Willworth
Twin seniors map divergent futures after graduation
ANNE and SHIR LEY SKELLEY, active in glee clubs mixed chorus Pep Club and drama, plan different paths after class of 45. Shir ley aims to train as a missionary nurse in Alaska while Anne undecided. Ed Hemmer lettered in football basketball works for ice company before Navy. Clark Shannon will join Navy after graduation and Roxie Yeoman plans to teach rural school after a state teachers college course.
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Anne
Shirley Skelley
Shirley
Alaska
ED Hemmer
Ice Company
Navy
Clark Shannon
Clark
The
Yeoman
State Teachers College
Roxie
Future Teachers of America
World War I Relics Displayed By Juniors
Students study World War I through a classroom display curated by Audrey Oldman Bill Hintz and Helen Welter. Items include army clothing overseas hat stripes collar insignia pockets patches an identification tag and a Meuse Argonne victory medal with embroidered handkerchiefs and foreign money. A leaflet chronicles the 33rd Division from arrival in France to the November 11 1918 armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Oldman
Bill Hintz
Helen Welter
Meuse- Argonne
France
Germany
Cast Selected For Senior Class Play Smilin Through
After auditions on Monday April 16 the senior class chose a cast for the comedy drama Smilin Through to be staged May 18 as part of commencement activities. Cast includes Sarah Wayne Catherine Davis John Carteret Herman Diers Dr Owen Harding Dick Bonwell Betty Jo Guyan Kathleen Dungannon Marilee Matthiessen Willie Ainley Charles Kreeh Kenneth Wayne Mark Young Jeremiah Wayne Moonyeen Clare Jeannie Kaplan. The play by Allan Langdon Martin follows a spirit who returns to aid lovers amid a family feud and tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wayne
Catherine Davis
Mary Clare
Margaret Ambuehl
John Carteret
Herman Diers
Owen Harding
Dick Bonwell Eien
Betty Jo Guyan
Kathleen Dungannon
Marilee Matthiessen
Willie Ainley
Charles Kreeh
Kenneth Wayne
Mark Young
Jeremiah Wayne
Lloyd Messerli Moonyeen Clare
Jeannie Kaplan
Smilin
Allan Langdon Martin
United States
Monti's Track Squad Earns Four Honors at Meet
Monticello track team collected four top honors at a Saturday meet dated April 14. Dick Bonwell, Don Newton, Bill Corbin, and LaVern Rickels took second in the 440 yard relay and third in the 880 yard relay. Bill Corbin, Bill Hintz, Dick Patterson, and LaVern Rickels earned a second in the mile relay while LaVern Rickels placed tied for fourth in the high jump. The team competed against about 400 athletes from various schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dick Bonwell
Don Newton
Bill Corbin
LaVern Rickels
Bill Hintz
Dick Patterson
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Charles A. Doxseer
Owa
IAL
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
E. Seaver
R Mckown
Commodore Hornblower
Horatio Hornblower
Algiers
N. L. A. Jewell
Graham Crackers
LaLe Mills Graphic
Lowa Press Association
Charles Hacke
Sac Sun
Morgenthau
Feagle Grave Eagle
Lou Gardner
State Division of Vital Statistices
State Board of Control
Wayne County
Sibley
Pe. Emery Thomas
Cpl
Everett Thomas
Phillipines
Pvt
Qwet Thomas
South Pacific
Mary deBest
W. B. Guthrie
A. K
H. S. Pierce
Glenn Robinson
Colesburg
Grace Hucker
Hucker
Will Hucker
Mildred Hucker
Cascade
Miss Allen
F. FE. Allen
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Marjorie E
Philomonte
Monticello High School
Editorial
America
Junior E
Monti
Panthers
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