Truman Vows Full Fight For Principles
Hyde Park, N Y. President Truman vows to carry forward Franklin D Roosevelt’s foreign and domestic policies, adapting as needed. He links his program to the late president’s reforms and outlines aims for UN strength, full production, employment, health, social security, veterans’ aid, and decent homes. The observance marks the first anniversary of Roosevelt’s death.
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N. Y
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
United Nations
Congress
Ir Roosevelt
Ibany Post Road
Rogevelt
Noisy Library Shelf Sets Scene in Grandpa's Room
In a library by a large chair a table held decks of cards a bingo game and a puzzle. A small beanie with a red feather hung on the hat rack likely from a grandchild. His home desk near a window looked out onto the Albany Post road and was cluttered with guncracks and ashtray reminders of cigarette use.
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Albany Post Road
Convicted Killer McFarland Captured in Tennessee
Earl J. McFarland, convicted of the rape slaying of Dorothy Berrum, was found in Knoxville under heavy guard and held at Knox County jail as FBI agents arrested him preparing to board a downtown Knoxville streetcar. A removal hearing is planned for Saturday before re arrest.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Earl J. McFarland
Washington
Knox County
Guadalcanal
FBI
McFarland
Dorothy Berrum
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Joseph B. Medley
More Wheat for Japan as U S Shifts Aid
Boston report says Secretary Clinton P. Anderson quoted General MacArthur urging more wheat to Japan to prevent food riots. He notes wheat is cheaper than sending troops and argues Americans supply 5,000 calories daily vs Japanese civilians under 1,000.
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Japan
Gan
Douglas MacArthur
Clinton P. Anderson
Anderson
MacArthur
Trial disrupts court martial over prison guard assault
In a London court martial a forced demonstration was halted as a witness drew back to strike defense counsel with an MP club. Staff Sgt. James M. Jones, a Lichfield guard, faces charges of mistreating GT prisoners at the Lichfield replacement depot. Prosecutors said several witnesses may testify, despite prior refusals. The period also notes a separate report estimating Wyoming cattle losses from grubs and heel flies at over one million dollars annually.
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London
Lichfield
James M. Jones
Clarence B. Smith
Big Rapids
Mich
Jones
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Smith
James D. Kerr
Knoxville
Tenn
Kerr
Johnson
Reland Smith
Col. Buhl Moore
Moore
Maj
Relaind Smith
Boston Firebugs Riot in Back Bay Leave Elderly Woman Dead
Fire in Back Bay joins a series of arson fires that killed eight previously. Detectives question a second suspect as crews link three fires in an apartment house on West Newton Street to earlier blaze at Colonial Chambers on Belvidere Street. Mrs. Clara Bowers, 70, died en route to hospital after being evacuated, likely from shock. Fires were found on first floor kitchen and in two living rooms, all seen as deliberate by investigators.
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Back Bay
James
West Newton Street
Belvidere Street
Colonial Chambers
Clara Bowers
Albert Sharpe
Allen
Harry Ratin
Small Fire at Elks Club Rooms in Oelwein
Oelwein fire department responded to a blaze in the Elks Club Rooms on South Frederick last night at 11:45. The fire started in the furnace room and caused 190 in damage to the club rooms.
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Oelwein
Elks’ Club
South Frederick
Maynard Senior Class Play Set for April 25
Maynard consolidated school's senior class to present The Campbells are Coming on April 25 marking the start of activities ending the school year. Other events include the May 4 Junior-Senior banquet, May 5 baccalaureate at the high school auditorium, and May 10 commencement with Dr. Marcus Bach as speaker. The 29 seniors listed hail from Maynard, Oelwein, Randalia, Arlington, Fayette, Westgate, and Randaha.
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Campbells
Maynard Consolidated School
H. F. Hein
Marcus Bach
School of Religion
University of Iowa
Vonnie Bell
Doris Dallenbach
Oelwein R. F. D
Evonne Fink
Randaha R. F. D
Norma Gilley
Alice Mall
Faith Hedrick
Norma Hillman
Oelwein
Ella June Jellings
Gerald Jensen
John Lewis
Hila Martens
Fayette
Rex Masters
Beverly McLeish
Delonace Metcalf
Arlington
Marian Miehe
Margaret Miller
Florence Patridge
Robert Patridge
Betty Paul
Donald Paul
Verla Pipha
Randalia
Melba Petratz
Westgate
Florence Roquet
Mayphar
Allen Schmitt
Anna Mae Schrader
Garland Trower
Raymond Wenzel
Jury verdict frees Melrose in corruption case
Independence up son Robert Melrose, suspended Buchanan County attorney, was found not guilty of corruptly influencing an officer in a drunk driving case after an eight hour trial. The jury acquitted him as he still faces ouster proceedings for alleged willful neglect of duties.
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Independence
Robert Melrose
Buchanan County
Tast Might
Melrose
Joseph Koeppel
Shannon B. Charlton
E. H. McCoy
Charles Scholae
Verginia Lambis
Charlton
Melrose Stil
Pasmond
Mormon temple plan announced in Los Angeles
Salt Lake City reports that President George Albert Smith announced a temple project costing one million dollars as the LDS Church's largest undertaking. The temple will be built in Los Angeles where Mormon numbers are second only to Salt Lake City, with total construction costs estimated at 1.6 million dollars in related planning.
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Salt Lake City
LDS Church
California
George Albert Smith
Los Angeles
Five Backbone Cottages For Girl Scouts Near Strawberry Point
Tocal News reports Deak Ochvein Girl Scouts look to a thriving camp life at Backbone Park near Strawberry Point. Five cottages are secured for the week of June 8 to Friday fireside hike planned. Cooperation is needed to organize activities and ensure smooth camp operations.
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Tocal News
Deak— Ochvein
Backbone Park
Strawberry Point
Local groups urged to support girl scout program in Oelwein
Community organizations are urged to act at upcoming meetings to fund and equip Oelwein Girl Scouts. With five girls per cottage at $12.50 each and a growing waiting list, needs include adult leaders, camping gear, uniforms, swimming instructor, and transport. A fireside Easter meeting at Redgate Park is planned, with further hikes and a library gathering this afternoon.
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Richard Fox
The
Register
Oelwein
Redgate Park
OPA Sets Prices On GM Cars To $417 Above 1942
OPA ceiling prices on four 1946 GM models rise by 417 from 1942 levels affecting Pontiacs Oldsmobiles Buicks and Cadillacs built before GM’s 105 day strike. Increases cover technical changes wage and materials costs through fall 1945. Chevrolet’s four door sedan got a 43 rise. other Chevy prices await.
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Washington
OPA
General Motors
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Government relaxes emergency housing order nationwide
Washington reports the government eases the restrictive housing rule to allow non veterans groups to build homes and essential structures. Priority aid goes to service veterans widows farmers and other special groups while homeowners may do necessary repairs without priority assistance. Builders with pre March 26 starts may proceed if sale price stays under 15060 or rent under 120 monthly. Future homes capped at 10000 sale or 80 rent. Congress action on Patman housing bill pending with subsidies at stake and shifting Republican opposition.
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Washington
Civilan Production Administration
National Housing Agency
CPA
House
Senate
35 Seniors To Graduate Lamont Class Events and Cast
Lamont senior year culminates in a class play Papa Says No on April 30, Junior-Senior banquet on May 2, Baccalaureate May 5, and Commencement May 10. The play cast features Florian Goodken, Marjorie Smith, Robert Tudor, Dorothy Jones, Joyce Scovel, Charles Cannon, Beverly Davenaugh, Dean Stone, Robert Wendling, Robert Foster, Mary Keenan, Elda Kenna, Martha Linderwell, and Mary Smith.
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Lamont
Papa
Florian Goodken
Marjorie Smith
Robert Tudor
Dorothy Jones
Joyce Scovel
Charles Cannon
Beverly Davenhaugh
Dean Stone
Robert Wendling
Robert Foster
Mary Keenan
Elda Kenna
Martha Linderwell
Mary Smith
30000 Reds Renew Attacks on Railroads
Nationalist reports say Chinese communists have deployed 30000 troops to strike the Peiping Mukden railroad as part of a Manchurian rail campaign. trains wrecked bridges blown up lines cut. government troops northward from Mukden near Szepingkai and Changchun engage in infantry and artillery clashes. Communists seize Hsiafengman hydro electric plant and threaten power to Changchun. Harbin waterworks and power station also reported captured as 10000 communists assault Shanhaikwan stations.
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Chungering
Peiping-Mukden
Central News Agency
China
Manchuria
Mukden
Changchun
Szepingkai
Central Agency
Hsiafengman
Sungari
Harbin
Shanhaikwan
Tientsin
Coal Stalemate Sparks New Rail Labor Demands
United Press reports efforts to reopen coal strike talks failed and new railroad labor tensions loom. In Chicago the CIO farm equipment and metal workers union prepared a statement on the International Harvester stoppage. The Harvester council debated ratifying a settlement reached by company and union negotiators. President Lewis and the coal operators met with Labor Secretary Schwellenbach who urged no bargaining resumption this week. The coal strike idled over 653,000 workers, and non operating railroad brotherhoods signaled demands for a licent hourly wage increase.
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United Press
Chicago
CIO Farm Equipment and Metal Workers Union
International Harvester
Harvester Council
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Government orders limit distillers grain stocks to seven and a half days
The government moves to curb grain inventories by forcing distillers to hold no more than a week and a half of supply. President Truman warned the next 90 days could decide victory or defeat against global starvation. He noted rains improving harvest prospects in India and North Africa, aiding food relief efforts. The Agriculture Department had banned wheat use in alcohol to meet overseas grain commitments. A recent shipment of 28 turkey eggs to England had only one broken and 21 hatched.
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Truman
India
North Africa
France
Department of Agriculture
United States
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