Book reviews reshape the week with Utley and MacArthur debates
A column on current book reviews critiques Freda Utley’s Last Chance in China and Harald Isnews coverage, comparing critics and misrepresentations. It notes JML Isaacs’s stance on Chiang Kai-Shek, a photo choice by The New York Times Book Review, and Richard Lauterbach’s The Emperor’s. The piece also touches on MacArthur related opinions and the era’s political theater.
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Johns
Masic
Tor Instsuce
Dur Nouy
Hike Ny
Rex Stout
Meda Utley
Harald FR. Isnews
Ape Darently
New York
ML Isaacs
Chiang Kai-Shek
New York Tunes Book Review
Richard F. Taterbach
Walter
Macarow
Amine
Htapni
Kawway
Genoa Macarthur
Robert Shapley
Lauterbitet
Jupatt de Hagkeany
Problam
Lauterbach
Sun
MacArtian
Licani
King Beales
Night horse racing near at fairgrounds outlook bright
Fairgoers likely to view light horse racing as Midvel aio races at the Fair next year. City council approved use of the poles and lights from the softball field for setup. The Pair board’s fencing request was left unchanged and a study was ordered for a skate rink site at Coles and Tracy ponds. An alley near Madison Street may become one way from south to north, with enforcement to follow. Several zoning and permit items were discussed including drainage work on highway 10 and a frontage display permit for a local business.
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McMmlan
Coune
Evun
Ue Coles
Tracy Ponds
Madison Street
Une
Monroe
Jfferson
Adams
Devisio
Saunders
Inter Dale
Fill Rowe
Mundny
Virden Hull
Highway 10
Blue Flame
Insurance Poet Savings and Loan Company
oCmd R Farm
Jackson Street
Farmers Union Elects Officers
Henry county Farmers Union members met at Union Vernon Street on Wednesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. John Mathews as president and BR Jarvis as vice president head the slate, with Falsy Gilbert as secretary treasurer and Horton Gilbert Walter Land Fr Le Jarvis and John Mathews as directors. The Woman’s Progressive Lane group chose Kenneth Gilhon as president Edward Rokuys as vice president and Mrs B J Jarvis as secretary treasurer. The gathering closed socially and the union plans active affiliation with state and national bodies and welfare programs for families and farmers.
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Henry Conmty Farmers Union
Uniton
Vernon Street
John Mathews
Jarvis
Falsy Gilbert
Horton Gilbert
Walter Land
Fr. le
Jah Mathews
Iscat
Gmivers
Kenneth Gilhon
Edward Ro»kuys
B. J. Jarvis
Growtp
Allon
Relative Dies in Cedar Rounds Event Tragedy
Mrs Helen Boekel and Mrs Bruce Yeager of Batavia return from Cedar Rounds after Livy’s death and the death of Robert Al lender stepson and brother. Mrs Roy Breen of St Paul Minn informs of another sister’s involvement and trip.
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Ul. 8
Mioler
Helen Boekel
Bruce Yeager
Batavia
Livy
Lely
Robert al* Lender
Roy Breen
St. Paul
Minx
Noted Humorist To Address Local C of C Dec 11
Arthur F. Griese a noted humorist and public relations counsellor from Hot Springs Ark will address Mt Pleasant Chamber of Commerce at the December 11 meeting His announced subject Skulduggery at the Old Crossroads promises light satire on chamber affairs Guests and officials expect a lively program with an attendance of about 145 Tickets are moving fast and reservations should be sent promptly
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Arthur
Ant) F. Griese
Lune Vst
Councellor
Hot Springs
Ark
Mt. Pleasant
Pepork
One Killed in Truck and Bus Collision Route Near Wiota
A bus from Omaha to Chicago collided with a semi truck two miles east of Wiota. Sgt. James L. Howe of Cresson Pa died after hospital arrival. Bus driver Charnee Van Neventer, 31, of Omaha, was charged with manslaughter and released on bond. George Shepard of Omaha drove the truck. Fatally injured and several others hurt, the bus opened along its full length, trapping passengers. Passenger Terman Behrends reported the crash as the truck veered across the highway.
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Atlantic
Omaha
Chicago
Des Moines
Terman Behrends
Saidine
Jack
Behrends
Doctor Soucek Named Acting Superintendent at Cherokee Hospital
Dr Adolph Smycek, former 4S superintendent, has been named acting superintendent of Cherokee State Hospital. Dr Soucek appointed assistant to the superintendent. Dr Gharits Cherump recently resigned to become director of mental institutions for Oklahoma.
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Adolph Smycek
Wie State
WAT
L. P. Mistines
Cherokee State Hospital
Oucci
Gharits ¥ Cherump
Mnental
State of
Oklahoma
Democratic Women Attend Luncheon at Bragelien Hotel
A vivid recap of a Democratic Women luncheon at the Bragelien Hotel in Tuneheon County. Officers served as hostesses, a Christmas tree lit the room, and Santa arrived to greet guests. Meg a Ny Hileman read a Christmas story while Paul Peterson led songs and local leaders from Wayne, Monroe, Lucas, and Chariton counties attended. The group planned to resume meetings in March.
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Tiney County Democratic Warency Chi
Bragelien
Witch
Suita Claus
Meg. A. Ny Hileman
Peterson
Paul Peterson
jGnrisitias
Meaty County
Mmarlette
Mabel Ansferred
Waylinds
Veen Yeeler
Albla
Monroe County
Wright
WL T. Wright
Lo Chariton
Lucas County
Jol Sebel
Crary Williams
Danville
Willy Hold
New London
Vomdngted
Ioniver
Wisig Nain'e
Davie
Memorialivosital Novel Heralds Local Hospital Admissions
Mrs David Burky admitted to Workientny. Cui ninga of Winfield discharged Wednesday. Mrs Forrest admitted Thursday. Mrs Morethco Roberts admitted Thursday. Linton Letehly of Wayland dismissed Thursday.
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David Burky
Forrest. Cui “Ninga
Winfield
Morethco Roberts
Linton Letehly Af
Wayland
Miss Imogene Moore to Sing at Friends Church Weekend
Miss Imogene Moor daughter of Evangelist Simi and Mrs Fred Moor of Fairfield will guest sing at Salem Friends Church. She performs Friday Saturday and Sunday with accompaniment by her father on guitar during revival led by Fred Moore.
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Imogene Moor
Daugiter
Evangeligt Simi
Fred Moor
Fairfield
Salem
Fred Moore
The
Friends Church
Miss. Moore
Violence at U S Embassy in Jerusalem and surrounding areas
Reported riots in Palestine and Jordan flare as a mob storms the U S information office at the Jerusalem embassy. Stones strike a convoy near Lydda airport, with casualties and arson attack on documents. A later clash at Salm university and protests before the British mandate continue amid heightened tensions.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Bagdad
Lydda
France
Holy Land
I Salm
Royal Wedding in Temple News Preview
Royal wedding feature announced in The News of the Way. TempleWorker plans Friday and Saturday coverage with a complete file salvaged for display. Four of Wye footinl games listed with Bil stern to accompany the event.
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Temple
Bil Stern
Panthers Open League Play Friday in Little Six clash
The Panthers host Ottumwa Friday in the first Little Six game of the season. Coach Bob Smith’s team, having struggled in early exhibitions, seeks a return to form after losses to Crawfordsville and Wayland. Starters Donut, Kelley, Moxiry, and Bell are expected to lead the lineup, while past meetings with Ottumwa show a tight series with Pleasant holding a edge in some years. Other Little Six games include Keokuk at Muscatine and Fairfield at Washington.
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Ollumna Bulldogs
Bob Smith
Poys
Panthers
Crawfordsville
Wayland
TC Uney
Surou
Maeup
Nois
Noor
Eine
Donut
Kelley
Moxiry
Bell
Bulldogs
Lve
Ad Dimes
Mr. Pleasant
le Bills
ML Pleasant
Ottumwa
ML. Pleasant
Little
Keo UK
Bravel la Muscatine
Fairfield Trojans
Washington
New London
Morning Sun
Winfield Ab Mediupotis
160 Men Hear Dr Marcus Bach At Brotherhood Meeting
Methodist men attend the first Brotherhood session of the season as Dr Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa outlines his utopia quest. The event features a mix of humor drama and music with about 150 to 160 attendees including Dr Coles, Rev Carl Durr, and Jacques Abram. A turkey supper is served by the December circle as Bach prepares for a trip to Omaha for further study.
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Marcus Bach
University of Iowa
Tellls
Dukhobars
Bush
Towa City
Antus
Bayh
Vi Coles
Brotherhaurt
George Hunt
Muste Jay
Walter Sehenermann
Uwwo
Carl Durrauder
Sweresburg
Jacques Abram
Pianish
Ml. Pleasant
Dretherhold
Bach
Omaha
Ab Oniha University
Toll
Dubuque Calls Out All Fire Equipment
Fire destroyed the Bhim building in Dubuque after a basement explosion near heaters triggered a blaze that gutted three apartments and damaged others. Fire crews and equipment from various units battled the flames, rescuing a second story occupant and coordinating response across the structure.
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Dubuque
Tribuue
Town
Wade
Tavelern
AD Chibuane
Fghilius
Meeting of Peace Officers Attended by State Officials
The turnout included Governor Robert D. Bine, Secretary of State Twhert Larson, Attorney General Prof. Mason Ladd, and University of Iowa officials. Sheriff Ch ine and County Attorney Galer attended the three day convention in Des Moines and nearby sessions Tuesday to Wednesday.
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Bictilf
Manni
Albomney
Roger Gater Jr
Toler
Shentty
Ties Moines
Tigh Guts Arts
Robert D. Bine
Wit Fbt
Sheriff Chine
Une
County Attoney
Mrs C Thielbert Taken By Death
Mrs C Thielbert dies in New London after long illness. Survived by four children Eugene Richard Ann Harold Edward and Paul Robert all at home. mother Enna Krakel of Burtmelan. sisters Katie Snapp Burling ton Minnie Lee New London. brothers Ed Kratel Detroit and Covarnment Construction work on Guam noted. Funeral Friday at 2 30 from Emrolt chapel New London with Rev Bolter Bethany Lutheran Burlington officiating. Burial Surge Cemetery pallbearers listed.
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New Tondo
Oscar Thielbert
Jusserhawie
Buttington Hasbush
Rose Geneva
Philip and
Enna (Neest) Krakel
New London
Monmouth
Oscar I
Thialbert
Nasband
Eugene Richard
Jn Ann
Harold Edgar
Paul Robert
Enna Krakel
Burtmelan
Katie Snapp
Burlington
Minnie Lee
Ed Kratel
Og. Ss
Guam
George Krakel
Detroit
Mich
R. R. Bolter
Bethany Lutheran Church
Will of
Nigivle
Frank Tyner
Bob
Wes cl
Will Slug
Surge
Walter Ulivich
Keaneth Byers
Willian
Carl Threlbert
Flint
Forrest Burkhart
Frank Cartwright Dies in California
Mr and Mrs Altice Moore and Mrs Marvey Moore report the death of their brother in law Frank Cartwright. He died Wednesday afternoon at 5 28 in Gindhala California after a five week illness. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Lucile Curtwright and a son Robert. Memorial services will be held Monday at 4 2200 o'clock in the United Church of the Frowere and interment at Lawn Memorial. The Curtwrighis were farmer residents of Hetury county and moved to California about thirty years ago.
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Altice Moore
Marvey Moore
Frank Cartwright
Ary Cartwnett
Gindhala
Gathh
Lucile Curtwright
Robert
Morar
Uitte
Hetury County
Hewiil
Calif Boe
Taxi Strike Victim Steps In At City Crossing
The report notes a fatal taxi cab collision earlier that day. ShON Ne Was struck by a taxi near the street corner as authorities prepare to hold a formal funeral next week.
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Jie Uries
Go Taxi
Wires Break as Ice Slows Iowa Towns and Wrecks Service
Sleet and freezing rain swept central and southern Iowa causing ice and slush on highways. Northwestern Bell reports long distance cuts to five towns while Des Moines warns of hazardous travel. Weather service sets up emergency lines as roads, wires, and services suffer widespread disruption.
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Shenandoah
Ted Oak
Glenwood
Creston
Mt. Ayr
Alan Tradio
Rede Oak
Greston
Grorst
Patral
Osttral
Hurls Charge Against Russia in European Recovery Debate
Secretary of State Marshall bluntly accused the Soviet Union of trying to disrupt the Marshall plan for European recovery as foreign ministers gathered in London. He said the Soviet charge aims to undermine Austrian treaty talks and the German settlement.
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Marshall
Soviet Union
Moluoy Wiis
United States
Austria
Nylayamnent
Murad Paplied
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