New Jersey Spy Inquiry Hints at Leaks and Hiss Link
Parnelle Thomas signals future hearings on a concealed spy tied to government service. The probe centers on which committee member leaked confidential information and whether former officials Alger Hiss or Whittaker Chambers lied under oath. The Florida committee says secrecy Oaths were sworn. witnesses may face lie detector tests. disclosures include potential interviews with Hiss’s wife.
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Michigan
E. Ferguson
Clark
Morrell Workers Idle as Union Says 2700 Laid Off
United Packinghouse Workers spokesman says nearly all John Morrell & Co. plant workers walked out after being ordered to report to different departments. About 300 maintenance staff remained, leaving roughly 2,700 union members idle. The strike centers on job reassignments and employment terms.
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Ottumwa
Acio United Packinghouse Workers
John Morrell & Co
Idke
Eye Draft Exemption For Wartime Seamen
President Truman sought a legal method to exempt wartime merchant seamen from the draft under the new selective service law. Congress granted automatic exemptions for most World War II veterans but did not cover sailors who served aboard merchant vessels. Officials say 300000 to 400000 former merchant seamen aged 19 to 25 remain eligible for service.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Polio Subsiding in Western Iowa Says Health Official
DES MOINES Dr Ralph Heeren director of contagious diseases at the state health department announced that the western Iowa infantile paralysis outbreak is subsiding. Heeren said the epidemic has slowed in Pottawattamie Harrison and Woodbury counties which have accounted for about three fourths of the 236 cases. He noted a rise in other parts of the state but that western Iowa and perhaps the state as a whole may have burned itself out, with the peak usually in August and September.
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Iowa
Iowa Socialists Name Candidates for November Ballot
Des Moines reports the Iowa Socialist convention nominated Hugo Bockewitz for U S senator and named William F Leonard for governor and B A Donelson for lieutenant governor. About 20 delegates attended the Des Moines public library meeting. The convention urged action against the Unamerican Activities Committee, arguing America is in hysteria and police plate conditions are dangerous.
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Council Bluffs
U. S
Socialist Party
William F. Leonard
West
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B. A. Donelson
Sioux City
Des Moines Public Library
America
Allied Envoys Map Strategy On Germany
Western envoys including Am base Smith and top aides met with Molotov in Moscow for a three hour session as negotiations continue toward a Kremlin conference. Officials expect fresh instructions from capitals to Moscow envoys, possibly paving the way for a final Stalin meeting. No official comment was given by Smith after the talks.
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Services Monday For Mrs. Miller
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the People’s Funeral home for Mrs Nettie Miller 75 Burial was in the Fairview cemetery at Winthrop Mrs Miller was born Aug 10 1873 near Quasqueton daughter of Adam Crooks She was a member of the Congregational church at Winthrow She died Saturday Aug 14 at 8 30 pm at the People’s hospital in Independence after a one day illness She is survived by children W A Benett Malvelm G Bennett Cedar Rapids Mrs K W Moore Prairie du Chien Wis Claude Bennett Sycamore Ill Harry Bennett no address Mrs W A Klinger Cedar Rapids and A C Bennett Aurora Ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive She was preceded in death by her sister one daughter and two husbands Plimm Bennett and C E Miller
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People’s Funeral Home
Nettie Miller
Fairview
Winthrop
Miler
Quasqueton
Adam Crooks
Congregational Church
Winthrow
People’s’ Hospital
Plimm Bennett
C. E. Miller
Mrs Henry Fay Taken by Death
Mrs Henry Fay died early this afternoon at her home 416 North Frederick Funeral arrangements in charge of Hintz Funeral Home have not been made.
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Hintz
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Practice Cruise Aboard Coral Sea Summary
On the USS Coral Sea CVB 43 midshipmen practice cruise, boilerman third class Donald L. Conkey USN is aboard. The carrier, a large battle carrier with Midway and Roosevelt sister ships, will port at Lisbon Golf de, Juan on the French Riviera and Gibraltar, after air drills at Guantanamo Bay before returning to Norfolk to discharge the midshipmen.
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Cuba
Norfolk
Bowling Officers To Meet Friday In Oelwein
The Oelwein Bowling association and city leagues plan a joint meeting Friday at 8 00 PM at the Coliseum. It is the year s first gathering and officers from all clubs are urged to attend. Plans for the season will be outlined. Housing arrangements noted.
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Oelwein Bowling Association
General Horkan named chief of supply for Berlin airlift
Maj. Gen. George A. Horkan has been assigned as Chief Quartermaster of the U.S. Army European Command in Washington. He will direct operation Vittles the airborne freight line supplying Berlin and previously led the return and burial of American war dead.
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Zhove
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Washington
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State funds urged for child aid in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers and county officials pressed for $500,000 in emergency aid for the dependent children program. The request, backed by Sens Faul and Bekman, faces state board concerns over authority and prior high payments. If denied, ADC payments could drop to about $13 monthly, increasing county workloads and anger.
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Legislative Interim Committee
Polk, Bremer
Lee County
Iowa Lutheran Welfare Society
George M. Faul
Des Moiines
E. K.bekman
Ottumwa
Harry
Weichman
Newhall
Board of ‘Social Welfare
Doland
Father of Motion Picture Dies at 88 in California
Redondo Beach California Edward H Amet 88 known as the father of the motion picture died at his home yesterday He invented the magnograph the forerunner of the modern movie tamers in 1895 in Waukegan Illinois His work helped pioneer early cinema and earned him lasting recognition in the film industry
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Cal
Edward H. Amet
Waukegan
Freeport
Michael Cavanaugh
Truman Signs Criticizes Bill To Curb Credit
President Truman signed the GOP anti inflation bill but called it a feeble response to curb high prices. He denounced the measure as pandering to special interests while urging stronger action. The bill lets the Federal Reserve tighten installment buying controls and raise reserve requirements, with rules likely to take effect around September 20.
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Washington
Truman
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
C. C. Family Picnic Wednesday Night
The chamber of commerce August dinner is planned as a picnic at city park Wednesday at 6 30 p m All chamber members and families are invited Barbeque ribs and sweet corn will be served Karl Behrens chairs arrangements
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Karl Behrens
Biggest Cargo Plane Joins Berlin Fleet
The Douglas C-74 Globemaster joined the Berlin airlift landing at Gatow airfield after a flight from Rhein-Main with more than 20 tons of flour for the western sectors under Soviet blockade. The new transport boosts food and supplies entering Berlin as the standoff between the Soviet bloc and Western allies continues.
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Gatow
Rhein ‘Main
Frankfurt
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Scout Camporee This Weekend Near Fayette
An invitation to Boy Scouts and leaders from North Fayette and South Fayette districts for the annual camporee set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug 21–22. Meet at Fayette bridge at 1 PM Saturday, sealed orders reveal the secret location. Trucks transport gear. troops provide food and equipment. Camp director is Richard Dow of Oelwein. Kenneth Bergman of Maynard is program director. A full schedule of events is planned and church services are planned for Sunday morning in Fayette.
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South Fayette
Fayette
Richard Dow
Oelwein
Kenneth Bergman
Maynard
Services Today for Mrs. Emma Scott
Funeral services for 87 year old Emma Scott were held at the Federated church in Keota Iowa with burial in Keota cemetery. She died at 515 am Sunday August 15 after living with her daughter Mrs Erdice and previously in Keota. She is survived by her daughter two brothers two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband Charles Q Scott preceded her in death.
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Emma Scott
Federated Church
Keota
Iowa
Scott
People’s Funeral Home
Kenta
John Birkinbine
W. E. Erdice
Erdice
Frank Birkinbine
Anderson
Ind
Jacob Birkinbine
St. Louis
Charles Q Scott
Babe Ruth to Lie In State At Stadium Today
Ruth dies of cancer and fans will file past his open casket at Yankee Stadium today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The rotunda service will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow and burial follows at Gates of Heaven cemetery in Westchester. Family requests no omitting of emotional tributes.
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Carl Lundquist
New York
Babe Ruth
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Nation Pays Tribute To Home Run King
The nation mourns Babe Ruth the Sultan of Swat with tributes from President Truman Dewey Warren and Mayor O Dwyer. Baseball figures like Connie Mack Frank Crosetti and Bill Dickey eulogize Ruth as the greatest player and a symbol of clean sport.
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Earl Warren
California
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
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Yankee
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Veterans urged to submit dependency proof by Sept 1
The Veterans Administration in JP reminds GI bill veterans with increased subsistence benefits to submit proof of additional dependency by September 1 or lose retroactive pay back to April. Those with no or one dependent need not contact VA. Veterans transferring schools this fall must obtain a supplemental eligibility certificate to speed subsistence payments.
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Former Treasury Aide Harry White Dies at 56
Harry Dexter White, 56, assistant secretary of the treasury from 1945 to 1946 and a key figure in a Washington spy hearing, died of a heart seizure at his summer home in Fitcilliam New Hampshire. He had served in government since 1934 and is survived by his wife and two daughters along with several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held here Thursday.
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Boston
Harry Dexter White
Uranium Found In Southern California Canyon
Uranium ore samples described as definitely hot have been found in three locations on the Alésit B. Marshall cattle ranch near Beaumont California. Chemist Fred B Gruegel stated that the mineral, base material for atomic bombs, could be in substantial amounts in a lonely southern California canyon. The discovery was reported from San Bernasono.
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San Bernasaono
Cal
Fred B Gruegel
Alésit B. Marshall Cattle Ranch
Beaumont
Brownies Camp At Backbone State Park Weekend
Brownie troop number 7 spent the weekend at Backbone State Park for their first camping excursion. They gathered around a campfire, sang songs, roasted marshmallows, attended Sunday school, played games, did handiwork, then had a picnic supper and hot dog roast. Park custodian Mr. Schmidt noted the group was the youngest and noisiest to stay at the cabin. Attendees included Patsy Bloomfield, Linda Butler, Sharon Grassfield, Georgianna Kaskaden, Marlene Kimball, Mary Ann Wall, JoAnn Wilkie, Stacy Williams, Sheila Thorpe, Kathleen Kelly, Norma Jean Daggett of Brooklyn, guest owner Mrs. Jack Lindstrom, Dorothy Joyce, Mrs. A. A. Kaskadden, and Mr. and Mrs. Fay Bloomfield.
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Backbone State Spark
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Weiner
Schmidt
Park Cabin
Patsy Bloomfield
Linda Butler
Sharon Grassfield
Georgianna
Kaskadden
Marlene Kimball
Mary
Ann Wall
JoAnn Wilkie
Stacy, Williames
Sheila Thorpe
Kathleen Kelly
Norma Jean Daggett
Brooklyn
Jack Lindstrom
Dorothy Joyce
A. A. Kaskadden
Fay Bloomfield
Train derailment injures 28 near Rugby North Dakota
Official reports that 28 passengers were injured when the Great Northern Oriental Limited derailed five miles east of Rugby. Two passengers were in critical condition, including John Mekvold of Verona North Dakota and Lars Mollarid of Benson Minnesota. Eight victims were discharged after treatment at Rugby hospital.Officials cited rail equipment tests and diesel engine issues as factors in the accident.
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