These Days Confession and Critics of Hollywood Politics
A 1947 letter from George KH Bokatsky addresses a Washington trip and alleged Communist associations, defending himself as not a communist and urging inquiry into who arranged Hollywood to Washington. The missive defends anti communist Americanism and questions wartime loyalties while urging accountability from supporters and handlers.
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Tonywood
Washington
Hollywood
America
Soviet Russia
Tam
Sen Son
Carericans
Mal Htiie
Ihgola
George KH. Bokatsky
King Penduros Guiultente
Wea
Seeks Action On Atomic Work Stoppage: Arrest One In Kidnapping
Davenport police held Wu Yam Price, 21, in connection with a kidnapping and robbery at Melody tavern. Witnesses Esther Morena and Atre Minzilel Spahttie identified him from a lineup as the suspect who shot Charles Guth in Rock Island. The incident began when the bandits forced Harald Misher to drive to the tavern, then crossed into Iowa before abandoning a vehicle near Davenport.
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Davenport
Iowa
Wu- Yam Price
Tegra
Amy
Dils
Island
Aid
Rock Island
Esther Morena
Atre
Minzilel
Charles Guth
Stering
Harald Misher
Davern
Towa
Fisher
le Clair Fisher
Dayenmort
MISS VIRGINIA AVERY WEDS CARL SEPTER IN OTTUMWA
MISS VIRGINIA Avery daughter of Harry Avery of Danville and Carl Septer son of Mr. and Mrs. Dolar Septer of Salem wed in a Wednesday ceremony at 4 p.m. at Open Bible Church Ottumwa officiated by Rev. O ta Welstions. The double ring ceremony drew family and guests with reception at the bridegroom’s parents’ home and a pink and white wedding supper.
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Balent
Virginia Avery
Daueliles
Harry Avery
Dinville
Carl Septer
Dolar Septer
Salent
Open Bible Church
Ottumwa
O. Ta Welstions
Wilwood Avery
Patright
Ma West Paint
Oren Avery
Dan Wille
Gapter
Burlington
We Murlingles High School
Sheaffers
Mt. Meagané
Septer
Salem High School
Ins
Plane Crash Injures Two Youths Near Greeley Iowa
In Manchester Iowa two youths were injured when their small airplane crashed during a snowstorm yesterday near Greeley. Howard Taig 21 Sumner and Allen Wagner Randalia were returning from Chicago with Mang Ab at the controls. Taig suffered a compound fracture of the right ankle while Wagner sustained a severe head injury.
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Manchester
Iowa
INS
Howard Taig
Sumner
Allen Wagner
Randalia
Manchester Hospital
Greeley
Suunner
Chirag
Mang Ab
Haag
Car crash victim Wes Maines critical injuries reported
Iowa report states Wes Maines suffered critical injuries when a car overturned near Martens ante. He was found in wrecked condition by Willian Bowen after passing Wohdorist early morning. Authorities believe he had been lying beside the bite for nearly two hours.
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Wes Maines
Iowa
INS
Wehnbough
Ayas Iom Tas Mointes
Wiem
Martens
Nis
Willian Bowen
Wohdorist
Record of a dairy cow on Gibbs Acres noting milk and weight
A realstered cow owned by Ronald Dibbs on Gibbs Acres Creynszey Farm Mil Union completed an official advanced registry record of FAW pounds of milk and 961 pounds of batterial over a ten month period. The record spans a two year period starting at a January point for a year old.
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Ronald 8. Dibbs
Gibbs Acres
Creynszey Faryy
Mil
Union
Drive aims to raise corn for Christian Christmas relief
Henry county plans a drive to collect four bushels of corn or cash for a Christian Christmas relief effort. Farm Bureau directors and town mayors coordinate central committee to oversee donations, clothing, and sale of excess corn. State and local relief groups will distribute food and clothing to those in need.
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Henry County
Farm Dureau
Keith
Womets
Dwight Smith
Frank Abraham
Earl Vandagrift
Tepresantine
Churches of the
Cou Farm Bureau
Cilies
Earh
Chrisian
Maclin Lauterbark
Alden
LeRoy Getting
Roseoe Thiasen
Let
Reprajse
American Friends
Service Committee
Cm Oo
Eal CG
EL AM
GO. BR. O. P
Europa
Deeds Recorded at Courthouse Incomplete Transfer Notes
Deeds recorded at the courthouse involve land transfers. Names such as Lee A. Swasts and John A. Waynes appear with property descriptions in Clark's First Addition and Tippesano towns. Text is fragmented but notes deed claims and land parcels in section 17 19 and related townships.
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Lee A
Wilkins
Cian
Clark
John A. Waynes
Sea MiNard
Tippesano
Dessie W. Clark
Fiera Glirka
Inne
Rebekah Degree Staff Hosts Christmas Dish Supper
The Rebekah Degree stall held a severed dish supper all Christmas. Following the exchange and service, the committee was Mrs 7% Mr Livix, Mra, Phil Kermeen and Mrs. R. L. dons.
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Rebekah
Barly
Livix
Memorial Itospi tA Notes Admission and Births
Gow Marshall was admitted Friday. Mr and Mrs Roger Petergon of Winfioll are the parents of a daughter born Friday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Toth of Wayland are the parents of a boy born Friday. Mrs Mavel Devarman at Winfioll was dismissed Friday. Mrs Madge O'Neil of Columbus Junction and Bobby Ritey were married Saturday.
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Gow Marshall
Mra
Roger Petergon
Winfioll
Aur
Tray
Marvin Toth
Wayland
Priday
Mavel Devarman
Madge O'Neil
Cotmbus Junction
Bobby
Ritey Wenn
Mstisseel Saullirday
Mt Pleasant Sophs Defeat Ottumwa In Tight Intercity bout
Mt Pleasant high school surged to a 15 to 10 lead by halftime and held a four point edge at the final buzzer as Ky Lani led the sophs with 13 points. Ottumwa struggled to close the gap despite several late pushes, while Mt Pleasant converted key free throws to seal the win.
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Mt Pleasant
Willy
Mb. Pleasant
Karnows
Kelty Lanna
Panthers
ML. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Tis
Mr. Pleasant
Bulldogs
Ky Lani
Mi. Pleasant
Mt. Phew
Mi Pleasant
Jhanna
Keller
Haniel
Ie Imi
Meier
Sestle
Counterfeiting Ring Smashed in Chicago
A five man counterfeiting gang allegedly passed about 490 090 in charges. The ring leader JO M Maschiano 38 was arrested in Chicago as federal agents uncovered 350 000 in a garage wall safe behind parked cars.
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Chicago
Ginsi
Pane
Jom Maschiano
Ghirnga Home
Soud
Farty for Vets at Hospital Wednesday
A veterans event at the state hospital is planned for Wednesday with arrangements by local committee. Attendees will gather at the hospital auditorium for the forty veterans to be honored and receive the Wit We Wil be held there.
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Farty
State Hospital
Two Badgers In A Week From ML Pleasant Area
Brown reports sighting a badger several days apart northwest of ML Pleasant. He first caught a badger and later trapped a second, likely the male of the first. Investigations disclosed the two separate captures within the same week.
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William Utucler
Brown
ML Pleasant
Newsprint Price Drop Reported by Abitibi Company
Toronzo Ont reports a $1 a ton decrease in newsprint price effective January 1, announced by Abitibi Power and Paper Co. Ltd. Abitibi, a major Canadian producer, notes the current price around $86 per ton, tied to global demand and a large annual output of about 500,000 tons.
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Toronso
Held to Grand Jury on Driving Charge
Stemberg was held to the grand jury by Justice of the Peace G A Wallowell on a charge of committing a motor vehicle act. Wend was fixed at 6500 dollars, which was finished Emberg, picked up on the highway by highway patrol, waived preliminary hearing.
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Stemberg
Justee of the Peace
Wallowell
Emberg
Highway By
Verning Van Vranken Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Verning announce the engagement of their daughter May Louisa to Tehant Viet Vranken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charvelt Van Vranken of Winfeld, Iowa. The wedding is planned for Sunday, December 31 at One First Baptist Church in Keokuk.
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Winold
Roy Vennla
Louis Wins Wild War as boos Ring Through New York
Joe Louis endures a brutal fight with Jersey Joe Walcott in New York where judges split 2 to 1 in Louis favor. The bout featured a violent first round, a swelling right ear, and fans who boos echoed as Louis appeared to be on the brink before the final bell.
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New York
Ins
Louis
Jersey Joe Valents
Lonis
Ruby Goldstein
Mille
Waleatt
Rons
Javits
Wileatt
Sara 2
Fire damages Des Moines decorating firm building
A fire destroyed a one story decorating firm in Des Moines yesterday causing about 85000 dollars in damage. Investigators traced the blaze to a faulty water heater and several workers were injured. The fire department battled the flames as the interior and trucks were damaged.
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Des Moines
Low
Nod Lodias
Useman Decorating Company
Abberneon
Iowa Could Absorb More Farm Labor, Official Says
Dee Maines and Igy F-loward of Minburn report to the Iowa displaced persons committee that 250 to 500 individuals could be absorbed in revival areas. The figure, called a broad guess, suggests the state might take in farm labor without harming employment, though details remain uncertain.
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Dee Maines
Minburn
Ue Tawa Dirplated
Tait
Minber
Sea Scouts Plan Annual River Program Meeting
Cedar Rapids hosts Sea Scouts meeting to plan a summer Mississippi River program. Leaders from Mt. Pleasant, Keokuk and Burlington will attend at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
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SEA Scouts
Sua
Youngien
Missisppi
Afi
Mt. Pleasant
Keokuk
Burlington
Lola A Heeven
Cedar Rapids
Stinday
IWC Beats Tarkie Taride Wesleyan College Opener
Wesleyan College men’s basketball opened their season Friday night with a 3% to 2% win over Tarkie Taride. Wesleyan led 20 to 13 at halftime and controlled the play, with Tarkie struggling to mount a comeback. The game was played in Fert, Nebraska, on a windy evening.
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Taride
Tows Wesleyan
Welury
Tarkly
Wesleyan
Ab Tai Hall
Fert
Nebr
Madrigal Singers Delight Congregational Audience
The Madrigal Singers directed by Professor Wilfred Tartis presented a pleasing concert at the Congregational church on Wednesday. Barbara Hedlund offered flawless solos, Arthur Guiffers impressed with Salute to Granada, and the choir’s unanimity reflected strong direction and skilled accompaniment by Gollen Warnsworth.
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Madrigal Singers
Wilfred Tartis
Barbara Hedlund
Arthur Guiffers
Anama
Lie Cholr
Real Coe
Navy Lowers Enlistment Qualifications for Certain Standards
Navy lowers color perception, eye and teeth rules for enlistment. Height range updated to 60 to 78 inches. Recruiting station at Post Office Building, Burlington. Representative will visit the courthouse, Mt Figgill, Texas, every Wednesday.
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Iowa
Olieo Buildiing
Burtington
Couthouse
Universalist Women Meet Thursday at Dorchester Dinner
The Universalis Women held a supper and party with Mrs Ruth Shot on Thursday evening. A substantial sum was raised for some local project. A short business meeting was included in the evening’s program at the gathering in Massachusetts.
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the Universalis
Clara Bare
Ruth Shoty
Sota Atomer Ein Dor
Massachusetts
Choir Entertained at Supper by Universalist Chair
The chair of the Con and Universalist churches hosted a supper after practice on Friday in the Gap seasonal hall. About twenty choir members and director Dudley Wirpaud attended as Buddies of Bath churches presented a ventriloquism act.
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Chow
Bath
Choi Menbers
Dudley Wirpaud
BU Bwggard
Fox
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In New London
Two marriage licenses were issued to Wayne Lange of New London and Shirley Ann Conderty, and to William Rawse and Thelen, both at New London.
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Eouthonne
Thay ! Wert
Wayne Lange
Shirley Ann Conderty
New London
Wiliam
Rawe
Thelen
Tavis
Et Iuanwn
Threat of Walkout at Oak Ridge prompts safety actions
Washington D C iii Sienala Edward V Robertson Republican of Wyoming urged enactment of legislation to safeguard the nations atomic program from work stoppages. The Senate Armed Services Committee member said he hoped CIO chemical workers at Oak Ridge would not carry out their threats and urged safeguards against such walkouts. Hickenbottom Republican of Town chairman of the joint congressional atomic committee noted the CIO contract with Union Carbide expires Tuesday and an Oak Ridge union leader has demanded a no contract no work warning.
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Washington, D. C
Sienala
Edward V. Robertson
Wyoming
Senate Armed Services
CIO
Oak Ridge
Town
Hickentopper
Congressional Atomic Committes
Union Carbide
Uneasy Peace In Holy Land Reported Amid Tensions
A fragile calm returned to Palestine with a curfew in the Jaffa Tel Aviv area easing Arab Jewish clashes yet warning of renewed violence. Death tolls rise to 56 in Palestine and 44 in riots. other reported fatalities include Damascus and Aden.
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Jewel
Palestine
Holy Land
Jaffa-Tel-Aviv
Aartner
One Brith
Aden
Damascus
Executive Board of P.E.O. Convenes
The seven members of the P.E.O. Executive Board gathered in session Friday. Attending were Mrs Rood Raney president of Chislenge, Mrs Staman Jinapp first vice president Ames, Mrs P Bo Scurveh second vice president Victoria British Columbia, Mra 3 B Towhave organizer Monto Video Minn, Mrs James Steven venerding secretary Nilsa Gkl, Mrs BR Wo Shiney corresponding AB Secretary Long Beach Calif, and Mrs B O G Shields Iveagiiver New York WN.
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PRO Sisterhood
Rood
Raney
Chisenge
Staman Jinapp
Ames
P. Bo Scurveh
Victoria
Colmabiar
Towhave
Monto« Video
Minn
James Stevense
Communists in France discuss peaceful settlement rumors
In France, officials signal that Communists may pursue a peaceful settlement to strikes and prison unrest. A deputy in the national assembly suggested talk could lead to calm, while riots near Pinwee ferry triggered government action and concerns over the economy.
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Ifrance
Weanee
INS
Drasde
Mike Ingilalion
Jto
National Assembly
Eostinn
Prugmay
Child Conservation League Meeting Recap and Resignations
A chaotic report notes the Child Conservation League meeting with hostess Mrs Walter Strobmann assisting. Mrs Jon Devingail and Mrs S 8 MCS are listed among attendees. The article mentions the resignation of Mix Hubert Shacklet and subsequent town relocation moves by Shacklett and Muighter, with references to Covistias Anime and Dostsiges in unclear context.
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Ganson Arete
Hanne
Howard Hills
Walter "Strobmann
Jon Devingail
S. 8
Gordan
Mix
Hubert Shacklet
Retrest
Willy
Covistias
Dostsiges
Atoberk Shacklett
Muighter
Pamekt
Sat Rediiy
Taw Gite
Heague
Postpone Hearing in Miner City and Related Incidents
An event in Miner City Iowa has been postponed amid unclear circumstances mentioning heavy activity and related incidents near Ghneles Yor Holes and Oconee. The report notes delays and a public safety response as December approaches, with pools opening and ongoing investigations.
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Miner City
Iowa
Luncheon Friday at Golf Club
A brief notice announces a Friday luncheon at the local golf club following a pre luncheon gathering at owner Mayes Weld. The event lists participants including Mes. th AL Mayes and Mr. Seely, with proceeds benefiting a community fund.
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Golf Club
Therom
Innehean
Prisay
Go AG Nevers
Tuatany
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