Atom controls row stalls as allies push disarmament
United States and Britain press for strict atomic energy controls and a comprehensive inspection system. Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov signals willingness to join certain disarmament steps but seeks assurances and a broader system, while U S and Britain push for a single package treaty to curb atomic weapons and prevent warlike uses.
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United States
Onergy
Jey Shawcross
Britain
UN Assembly
Russia
America
Vyacheslav M
Suct
UN Council
Ocomotives Beat Western in Kansas City Run
Oil burning Mikado locomotives Jelwein Kansas City rnn to pull trains on the Chicago Great Western line after federal orders.70 engines converted from coal to oil will run through Kansas City Leavenworth, starting April 15, cutting coal mileage by 25 percent on the western line schedule.
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Jelwein
Kansas City
Chicago
Kansas City-Leavenworth
Hear Talk by the VA Head at Oalwein VFW Meeting
A regular evening at the Oalwein VFW post featured W. P. n, officer in charge of the Veterans' contact office, presiding over a discussion on life insurance. S. Carlson of Oalwein city hall spoke for veterans, noting availability of information and tools for on the job. BE. W. Har ning officer at the VA in Lafayette street Wa- aided the proceedings and offered contact details for veterans seeking guidance.
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Oalwein VFW_ post
Veterans’ Contact Office
BE. W. Harning
Lafayette Street
Elkader Hosts County Cheerleaders Clinic From 13 Schools
The Clayton county Schoolmasters organization will host representatives from 13 high schools for a county cheerleaders clinic at Elkader public school Saturday afternoon. Over 100 attendees are expected with Northwood superintendent A Prehm as guest speaker and Manchesters Rosalee Huebner and Rose Mary Sager leading demonstrations and an open forum on sportsmanship and cheer program duties.
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Elkader
Clayton County Schoolmasters Organization
George Manus
Elkkader
Edgewood
Luana
McGregor
Guttenberg
Garnaville
Elkport
Monona
Marquette
Volga City
Strawberry Point
Manchester
Northwood
Manus
A. Prehm
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Rosalee Huebner
Manchester High School
Rose Mary Sager
Elkader School
Murray Calls Labor Parley to Plan Common Program
Philip Murray urged AFL, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Railway Labor Executives Association to meet and plot a joint program of economic and legislative steps to counter anti labor laws. He warned of a deliberate drive to cripple the labor movement after November elections and cited court actions against the United Mine Workers as early steps in the campaign.
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Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood of Ailroad
Railway Abor Executives Association
Murray
Organized Labor
AFL
William Green
A. F. Whitney
Railroad Trainmen
Thomas C. Cashen
Railroad Labor Executives Association
Congress
United Mine Workers of America
Clermont Scouts Emphasize Test Passing Efforts
Clermont Troop 51 Boy Scouts stress test-passing at weekly meetings. Advanced scouts lead instruction on first aid with bandages and artificial respiration. Gerald Schupanaitz handles signalling in Morse code while Carmen Loftsgard teaches compass use and mapping. Last Saturday a test hike to Flat Rock featured fire building cooking and tracking.
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Clermont
Boy Scouts
DeWayne Johnson
Gerald Schupanaitz
Carmen Loftsgard
Flat Rock
Pupils Present Christmas Program Sunday at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart dergarten primary and lower intermediate grades will present a Christmas program Sunday evening in the Sacred Heart auditorium. The varied program features action songs dances operettas and playlets reflecting Christmas worries and joys as children capture hearts with their make-believe. Tickets for the performance may be secured at the school or through any student.
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Sacred Heart Dergarten
Sacred Heart Auditor S Ash
Lawrence Aubrey Dies at Waverly
SUMNER Special Lawrence Aubrey 54 of Waverly died at home Tuesday from a blood clot on the brain while at the table. Funeral services were held today in the Waverly chapel and burial followed at Wilson Grove Cemetery northeast of Sumner.
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Sumner
Lawrence Aubrey
Waverly
Ed Aubrey
Wilson Grove
Iowa Born Diplomat Leo Rowe Killed by Auto
Dr. Leo S. Rowe, a longtime Iowa born diplomat who directed the Pan American Union since 1920, was struck by an army automobile outside the Bolivian embassy en route to a reception for a visiting Bolivian dignitary. The 75 year old bachelor from McGregor was born September 17, 1871.
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Washington
Leo 5. Rowe
Pan American Union
Rowe
McGregor
Town
Remember Santa Arrives with Treats at Chamber Saturday
Santa will greet youngsters with treats for children and parents at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday at 10 00 a m. A free movie for older children begins at 10 00 a m at the Grand Theater with Santa handing out candy after the show. Christmas shopping features fill Oakville stores all day.
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Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Theater
Oclwein
Republicans Boost 1948 Bid with $900000 War Chest
The Republican National Committee wrapped a one day meeting with a victory dinner and projected a 1948 White House win. A nationwide city bid selection will start immediately for the convention, as 900000 dollars are authorized for 1947 1946 campaigns and operations. Former Governor Harold Stassen of Minnesota attended, listening more than speaking.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
White House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Rail Brotherhood Official Dies at 70
Waterlo o final rites planned for Theodore Tollefson 70 who died of a heart ailment. He was secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen for 32 years and an Illinois Central engineer for 39 years retiring in 1942. Survived by widow two daughters and three grandchildren.
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Waterloo
Theodore Tollefson
Tollefson
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Ilinois Central
Truman Names Civil Rights Committee
President Truman appointed a 15 member civil rights committee to recommend changes to federal laws and urge stronger protection against lynching discrimination and violations of individual rights. He named Charles A. Wilson of General Electric as chairman and stressed state and local responsibility.
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Washington
Truman
Charles &. Wilson
General Electric Co
Zuber Heads Masonic Lodge
R W Zuber elected worshipful master of Hebron lodge for 1947. Other officers chosen include C A Lamb senior warden Rolf Alving junior warden O P Larson treasurer and Thos Ray secretary. Appointive officers to be selected later. Members praise Nelson F Arnold for efficient service during a prosperous year.
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R. W. Zuber
Hebron Lodge
C. A. Lamb
Rolf Alving
O. P. Larson
Thos. Ray
Nelson F. Arnold
Elkader Band Uniform Fund Drive Ends With Concert
James R. Gentry announces Elkader high school band and vocal concert at 8 pm in the high school auditorium to close a week-long campaign for funds to pay for new band uniforms. Tickets are sold by band members, with a one-day drive aiming for a 200-dollar quota. results await next week. A benefit movie at the Elkader theater, Faithful In My Fashion, starring Donna Reed and Tom Drage, supports the same fund.
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Elekader
James R. Gentry
Elkader
Elkader Theater
Donna Reed
Tom Drage
SUI May Not Get Christmas Vacation
University of Iowa president Virgil M Hancher warned that if the coal strike continues two more weeks the university must either cancel the Christmas break to finish the semester or dismiss classes as planned December 21. The 6000 tons on hand would hold until January 1 with up to 40 more tons possible until about December 20, then supply would fall to a 10 day limit of 1800 tons.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Virgil M. Hancher
Hancher
Chauffeur License Renewal Schedule Announced
Denk Examinations for chauffeur license renewals will be held at City Hall Saturday December 7 from 9 to 4 30 for renewals only. Additional renewal dates include December 12 and 14 with varied hours to accommodate applicants.
Iowa Budget Hearings Highlight State Agency Requests
The Iowa employment security commission seeks 125000 annual for the next biennium at statehouse hearings. Chairman Claude Stanley outlines 75000 for matching a federal grant and 50000 to administer the state employes retirement system. The executive council requests 300000, up from 270000. Public Safety seeks a 33 percent budget rise to 1337595, largely for salaries, including highway patrols. The patrol division asks 778175 for two years, up from 450254, with salary increases for all patrolmen to 2220 plus funds for 37 added last September.
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Des Moines
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Statehouse
Commission
Claude Stanley
Robert Blue
Fred Porter
Stanley
51St General Assembly
Executive Council
State Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol ‘Division
Follow-up Diphtheria Shots Planned for Next Week
Dec 13 has been set as the date for the second diphtheria shots to be given at the Central Grade building. Health officials stress that the first shot alone is ineffective and urge all who had the first dose to return for the second. School schedules will be announced next week.
Patrol Office Reports for Month ELEKADER
Sgt Lou Krieger reports district patrol office records for November show 26 314 city traversals by patrolmen 61 arrests across Clay ton Winnesnick Allamakee Fay elle Delaware Dubuque counties 155 equipment warnings 10 motorist assists and 1373 dollars in fines collected.
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Elekader
Lou Krieger
District Patrol Office
Clayton
Winnesnick
Allamakee
Fayelle
Delaware
Dubuque
Schatz to Become Deputy Sheriff in Fayette County
West Union reports city clerk Mark Schatz had his resignation accepted by the City Council Monday. Schatz will take a second deputy position in the sheriff’s office under newly elected Sheriff Fred House of Fayette County, after serving as city clerk since November 1, 1941. no replacement has been named.
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West Union
Mark Schatz
Schatz
Fredhouse
Fayette County
Four Injured in Chicago El Accident
A southbound North Shore Line train collided with the rear of an elevated Rapid Transit train in heavy fog near the Chicago city limits during rush hour at 7:50 a.m. Four people were injured, a man and three women, and taken to Evans ton and St Francis hospitals. Passengers on both trains were shaken up.
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Evanston
North Shore Line
Rapid Tean
St.Francis
Chicago
Rites Today for Sumner Woman
Sumner special report says funeral services were held at 2 p m at St Pauls Lutheran for Emma Ashbrenner 72 who died at her Sumner home after a week long stroke Born Emma Henning February 20 1874 in Fremont township she married Henry Ashbrenner in 1898 Survived by daughters Marie Brun Esther Plaster Lydia at home and sons Arthur Henry John plus husband who died in 1926 Burial was in Spring Fountain cemetery.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Marie Brun
Esther Plaster
Westgate
Lydia
Arthur
Henry
Sumner
John
Brede
Iowa
Reds Reject Marshall Bid in China Mediation Crisis
Communist China rejected Gen. George C. Marshall's final bid to mediate between nationalists and communists, signaling a likely slide toward civil war. Marshall would return to the United States after China drafts its new constitution, with Chou En Lai declaring there is no basis for negotiations. Hope for peace rests on a constitutional plan acceptable to the communists, an outcome viewed as nearly fantastical.
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Nanking
China
George C. Marshall
Marshall
United States
Truman
National Assembly
Yenan
Chou En- Lai
Chou
State Council
Skiing Party Ends In Glacier Tragedy
A college skiing party in the Colorado Rockies ended in tragedy with one woman dead and two men injured. Hazel Jeanette Martin, 22, of New Providence IA, lay frozen on Isabel Glacier. Survivors David Wad dington, 22, Westcliffe CO, and DeForest P Meehleib, 20, Peoria IL, were rushed to Boulder for care. Searchers say the group was likely caught in a landslide or snowslide while on a 12 student expedition.
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Colo
Miller's Store
Ps Someries
Navaioeak
Greece Demands UN Probe of Neighbors
Greek Prime Minister Constan tin Tsaldaris demanded an on the spot UN probe of incidents on Greece’s northern border. He charged bands of armed men from Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria violated Greek territory in 37 instances and accused the neighbors of providing substantial support to guerrilla warfare.
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New York
United Nations
Mediterranean
Constantin Tsaldaris
Greece
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
Trygve
Quick Supreme Court appeal in coal strike case
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers seek an expedited appeal to the Supreme Court over $3.51 million in contempt fines. The government counters with new fuel conservation orders as the strike enters its 16th day. Capehart cites rejected settlement talks while President Truman plans a broadcast urging miners to return to work. Army coal reserves and civilian distribution are tightly managed as negotiations stall.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Today
Supreme Court
Lewis
Homer Capthart
Eb.ind
Trimand
Solid Fuble Administration
SFA
Capehart
Gulsborough
Zabriskies Leave For 28 Day Africa Trip
Mr and Mrs A L Zabriskie depart for a 28 day boat journey returning from Lorsl Newa Deck carrying them 800 miles beyond Capetown South Africa They have been visiting the locality and previously lived in Durban South Africa for 18 years Zabriskie is with International Harvester Co and is son of R S Zabriskie of Stanley Mrs Zabriskie is daughter of Charles Kivell of Aurora and sister to Charles Kivell of Oelwein
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Capetown
South Africa
A.L. Zabriskie
Zabriskie
Durban
S. A
International Harvester Co
R. S. Zabriskie
Stanley
Charles Kivell
Aurora
Oelwein
Iowa Girl's Prize Steer Brings $4.50 at Auction
In Chicago up state marks, Phyllis Bonnater a 15 year old from Kenwick Ta owned the junior grand championship steer sold today for $4.50 per pound a record price for a junior division steer at the International Fair auction.
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Chicago
Phyllis Bonnater
Kenwick
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