14 Missing After Sinking Of Freighter Emperor
The freighter Emperor of the Canadian steamboat company sank in Lake Superior on Friday with 14 crew members missing. Coast Guard cutter Kimball rescued 21 survivors and found one woman’s body. the ship’s radio reported a rock strike before sinking. The captain and first mile were among those lost. A coastguard plane joined the search for additional survivors.
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Bault Ste. Marie
Michigim
Ga- Tadian Stewashis Company
Lake Superior
Coast Guild
Coastguard
Kimball
Mile
Emperor
Indian Power Transfer Promised as 1948 Target
Reports from New Delhi and London say Indian leaders accept a plan for transferring state power to Indian hands this year with dominion status for Hindu and Muslim states. Attlee pledged withdrawal by 1948, aiming to avert civil war and keep India within the British commonwealth.
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New Delhi
India
Viceroy
Mounthallen
Newsmen
Clement Attlee
Britain
London
England
Inmate Returned to Fort Madison Prison
Fort Madison Iowa Laverne W Hess 23 Des Moines returned today after one of three men escaped from no prison May 26 Hess arrested in Des Moines yesterday by detective Tony Andrew after arrival here He escaped with Willmird Thomas 30 Des Moines and Don Keffer 36 Cedar Rapids reported at large Hess sentenced five years for larceny 1944 paroled 1946 and returned February for parole violation.
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Fort Madison
Towa
Laverne W. Hess
Des Molins
Fanny
Hess
Tes Moines
Tony Andrew
Willmird
Thomas
Doa Moines
Don Keffer
Cedar Rapids
Seagoing Pooch Skipper Rescued After Catalina Swim
A stray spaniel named Skipper was rescued 10 miles offshore near Santa Catalina by Mr and Mrs Pred Linstring while returning from Santa Catalina Toland aboard their cruiser. The dog had been aboard the Waloona boat at Catalina for a week before reportedly falling overboard and drifting until picked up.
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Loti Beach
Catalina
Mine Wage Negotiations Near Collapse
Casanova has taken over as Manager of the A and P store replacing Charles Jackson who has been transferred to the fore at Oskaloose. Casanova has been with A and P for 10 years and served as assistant manager at Cedar Rapids. He is married with one child and his family remains in Cedar Rapids while he finds housing.
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Doe Casanova
A and P
Charles Jackson
Oskaloose
Casanova
Mania‘ger
Cedar Rapids
New Cars and Trucks Licensed in Henry County
New cars and trucks were licensed in Henry county in the latter half of May by multiple buyers and dealers. Listings include American Legion Post Wayland, Universal Motors Mt. Pleasant, Lorenz B. Johnson Winfield, and several named owners with sedans, coaches, coupes, and trucks.
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Henry County
American Legion Post
Wayland
Chester Beck
Danville
William Hoaglin
Mh. Pleasant
H. MH. King
MD. Uniday
O. C. Hoshart
Chaves Jennings
New London
Universal Motors
Mt. Pleasant
Max Fisk
Winfield
Hhouse
Scott Equipment Company
Green cites back-sliders in religion and politics at Monmouth
Governor Green told Monmouth College graduates that America faces "back-sliders" in religion and politics and urged a "resurrection" of religious and political life. He warned against alien ideologies and warned that many citizens abstain from voting. He spoke during commencement when receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws.
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Monmouth
Green
America
Monmouth College
Two Men Fined for Illegal Fishing Near Skunk River
Elmer Vien aged 39 and James Starr aged 42, both of Brighton, were arrested Tuesday by Conservation Officer D W Fisher on an illegal fishing charge. They faced fines of $10 and costs from Justice Garffald A Hailowell for using a fish fan at overflow waters of the Skunk River south of Coppock in Henry County.
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Elmer Vien
James Starr
Brighton
D. W. Fisher
Skunk
Coppock
Henry County
Garffald A. Hailowell
Local Happenings In Mt Pleasant Area
Mrs Wayne Cox of Cicosaqua was visible in Mt Pleasant Saturday. Mrs Ray Myers recently discharged from Memorial Hospital returned home on North Palm. Miss Twyle Burky also dismissed from hospital last week. Mr and Mrs Harley Stark on a fan near Salem welcomed a daughter born June 1 at Fairfield hospital. Wesleyan commencement dinner at Harlin hotel honored J M Beck with honorary Doctor of Tomah degree. Twenty two attended. Harold Deck Rob Ant Bill of Geeanside Owl, and other locals noted.
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Wayne Cox
Mt. Pleasant
Ray Myers
Memorial Hospital
North Palm Street
Twyle. Burky
Harold Deck
Rob Ant Bill
Geeanside
Owlit
Buses Resumed Service After Western Strike Ended
East west Burlington Trailways buses ran again through Mt Pleasant after a weeklong strike by the Burlington Transportation Co and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Spokesmen said a wage dispute was settled boosting pay from 4.4 to 5.5 cents per mile for 315 buses across 13 western states. The union reported drivers would return to work immediately with minor rule issues to resolve.
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Burlington Trailways
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington Transportation Co
Brotherhood of Railroad
Dei
R.P. Ash
Divorce Suit Filed Against R D Peterman
Agnes J. Fetterman filed for divorce from R. D. Peterman in Grove Park South Jefferson noting cruelty and mistreatment. She seeks custody of their 10 year old daughter, division of household goods, and relief, with $1500 attachment against lands and goods. Judge Paul McCord signed final papers.
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Agnes J. Fetterman
R. D. Petiaman
Celate
Grove Park
South Jefferson
Paul McCord
High School Teams to Play Morning Sun Thursday
The ideal Shiga school ball team will play the Morning Sun high school team Thursday at 4 p.m. on the State Hospital diamond. Dick Eland and Bob Donald will pitch. There is no admission charge.
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Ideal Shiga
Morning Sun High School
State Hospital
Dick Eland
Bob Donald
Foreign reps flood Mt Pleasant for Sheaffer Export meeting
The Mt Pleasant Sheaffer Export convention drew the largest foreign attendance, with nine local plant reps and distributors from many lands. President Craig H. Sheaffer spoke as Frank McCowan highlighted the Stratowriter ball, while officials Waldron and Olson attended. An informal survey showed strong postwar demand for American products, and Brazils export potential was praised as a future leader. The event continues with talks, tours, and an open house showcasing Sheaffer displays.
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Mt. Pleasant
Sheaffer Company
Pt. Madison
Craig H. Sheaffer
Frank McCowan
McGown
Company Jo
Waldron
Grant Olson
Mr. and Mus
Gicero Leuenroth
Rio de “Daneira
Brawl
South Africa
Rowalta Gonzalez R. San Jose
Costa Rica
Geralda B.demacado
Bueno Airea
Argentina
Hubert Federspiel
la Jose
Jose Carlos LeFevre
Rio de Janeiro
Bray Henry Drake
Brussels
Wolgiun
Th. Rikkers
Amsterdam
Holland
L. de Seymour
Joanne Geary
Charles Klekier
Tadia
T. A. McConnell
Belgian Congo
Fazil Ozis
Ankara
Turkey
C. W. White
Fondlulu
Hawaii
John Griffin
Alaska
Edward Godderd
Fritz Pohtu
Mexico City
Mexico
4. Khodjamman
Tehran
Iran
Abrond
Ghenffer
Relatives Request Return of Bodies From Overseas
Dan Gogkes, local Red Cross home service chairman, reports more than a dozen requests for the return of servicemen’s bodies. Government forms are sent to next of kin to express consent or refusal. The first returnees are expected around early October. arrivals will come through San Francisco from the Pacific theater and through New York from the European theater. Mr. Gogkes says most next of kin he has spoken with intend to request return of their relatives.
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Dan Gogkes
Red Cross Home Service
Baesfle ‘Teater
San Francisco
New York
Cookes
Iota Sigma Hosts Mrs Wilson Ervin Gathering
Iota Sigma met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Wilson Ervin's home with assistants Mrs. Harry Wilkey Mrs. Arthur Mills and Mrs. Warner Russell. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lester Lchnerman. Mrs. Will McClaran sang two songs. Mrs. Howard Messer presented a ph report on Dwight Andersons analysis of the dry and wet propaganda. Mrs. Schuerman led a mixer and refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Iota Sigma
Wilson Ervin
Harry Wilkey
Arthur Mills
Warner Russell
Lester Lchnerman
Will McClaran
Howard Messer
Dwight Anderson
Detroit Wedding Announces Patricia Briggs and Chef Roberts
Patricia Briggs married Chef Roberts of Detroit Michigan. Mrs Roberts is the daughter of Ralph Briggs and his wife, former local residents, with the ceremony confirming the union in Detroit.
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Patricia Briggs
Chef Roberts
Detroit
Mich
Roberts
Ralph Briggs
Market summary from Chicago and local quotes
Chicago markets show steady tone with hogs near 8 900 head and cattle about 11 000 head. Prices quoted for beef and veal at various weights and grades, with lambs and sheep weaker. Local egg and dairy quotes include eggs and cream grades, hens and hides listed with small variations.
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Chicago
CNS
Army-Navy unification bill moves through committee
The armed services committee recommended passage of President Tricbian's army-navy unification bill, with 12 of 13 members voting to report it and three attached reservations to allow floor amendments. The measure preserves the Marine Corps and naval aviation and creates a national security organization headed by a secretary for national security with cabinet status.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Sonate Amed Services Committee
Tricbian
Army—Navy
Marine Corps
Naval Aviation
M “National Security Organization
Secretary of National Security
Report on Kidnappings by Communists Across Europe
Refugees arriving in Vienna report suppression and kidnappings by communist police. They claim agents under Rakosi target non-communists in Hungary and abroad with a foreign guard operating across Europe. A Hungarian deputy and a Protestant bishop’s son are mentioned amid alleged Soviet sponsorship and inability of authorities to intervene.
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Vienna
Austria
INS
R Refugeer
Hungary
Mior Matyas Rakosis
Potter Iy
Europe
Prier
Alexander Ralfny
Rcburns
Usbrian
Hague To Retire As Jersey City Mayor
Jersey City mayor Frank Hague, a dominant political figure in Hudson County, announced his retirement from the mayoralty effective June 11. Hague recommended Frank Eggers as his successor, stating the city commission is to elect him as the new mayor while Hague continues to influence politics beyond Jersey City.
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Jersey City
N. J
JNS
Frank Hague
Hudson County
Joig
Hague
Het Algo
Jersey Gily
Frank Eggers
United States
Hagaz
Towa River Floods Lowlands Inundates Farmland North of Towa City
Flood waters of the Iowa River inundated thousands of acres of farmland and closed highways north of Towa City. Authorities reported no imminent danger to the city though the river rose. US Highway 218 crossings were flooded. Farmers evacuated lowlands and riverine landowners prepared for continued rises as the crest neared afternoon. In Albia, Rev Robert Mant and wife were consecrated to foreign mission service and will depart for Freetown Africa.
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Towa City
Towa
Rapilly
Paints
Towns City
Thorkarida Olives
Africa
Albia
Robert
Freetown
Boul Africa
Hunt
Breakdown of Wage Talks Between Miners and Operators
May wage talks collapsed as southern operators propose a 10 cent hourly rise while scrapping portal-to-portal pay. UMW rejected the offer, and talks may suspend with negotiators still divided. John L. Lewis and northern operators previously argued over a 35 cent hourly wage, deemed unreasonable by the employers.
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Washinetai
UMW
John Tl. Lewis
Lewis
River Rising at Oakland Mills Report
River levels around Oakland Mills continued to rise through Tuesday into Wednesday. Officials noted a slow increase with depth reaching near a few feet over the run, warning residents of minor flooding while banks held.
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Oakland Mills
Marion Clippers Meet With Jack Houston
The Marion Clippers 4 H Club held their regular meeting at Jack Houston's home Monday evening with fifteen members present. Matta Wilkins spoke on the training of dairy cattle and Floyd Goodall demonstrated the use of DT. Refreshments of ice cream cake and pulp were served after.
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Marion Clippers 4-H Club
Jack Houston
Jymbers
Matta Wilkins
Floyd Goodall
Truman Declares Military Training Necessary
President Truman urged Congress to pass universal military training as essential to defend the United States against aggression and to perpetuate freedom. He argued it would hasten universal disarmament and peace through the United Nations.
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Washington, D. C
Truman
United States
Explosive Powder Mailed to Britons Reported
London reports that prominent Britons including colonial secretary Arthur Creech Jones received envelopes containing explosive powder mailed from Italy. Scotland Yard said the inner envelope was designed to detonate upon opening and the sender’s timing and target names were written on the outer envelope. An investigation into the origin is in progress.
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London Eng
Arthur Creech Jones
Scotland Yard
Italy
Chariton Man Bound Over After Street Brawl
In Chariton Fred Keeney complained as Sheriff Laing reportedly seized whiskey on the street. The incident ended with Keeney allegedly striking Lavig causing injuries. Krarey is bound over to the grand jury.
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Chariton
Fred Keeney
Keeney
Paul Laing
Lavig
Krarey
Grand Jury
Fire disrupts lawn display with flares over duck bed
A lighting mishap in Storm Lake caused flares to be distributed around a lawn. One flare ignited the duck bed area, burning turf before responders stabilized the scene. Local authorities advise caution with outdoor displays and flares.
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Agly Agrerts
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