Europe’s long struggle to revise the Versailles peace begins
President Eduard Bene s reflects on the postwar drive to overturn the Versailles settlement. He traces reparations, disarmament, and territorial changes from 1922 to 1933, noting Germany’s setbacks, Locarno diplomacy, and the warning of a future conflict. He cites Czechoslovakia’s cautious balance of peace efforts and readiness.
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Germany
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Memoirs On Europe’s Rise To War And Russia’s Role
Exclusive excerpt reviews Europe’s drift toward conflict after Germany’s 1933 exit from Geneva. It details Nazism’s rise, anti democratic threats, and the need for a Western Soviet alliance. The author recalls warning allies in 1918 and 1922 to forge unity to deter a two camp world. Continued on Page Four.
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Truman Proposes Five Point Federal Housing Plan
President Truman asks Congress to extend rent controls to April 30 1949 and to pass a five point housing program. He urges stronger enforcement of controls higher home building with safeguards for rentals lower building costs aid to low income families and urban redevelopment. He calls for continued federal mortgage support government insurance increases and authority to allocate critical materials.
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Prague Strikes, Jerusalem Bomb Killings Shatter Peace
Reports claim a bold police action in Prague as Czech forces seize key sites amid rising tensions. In Jerusalem a blast in the Jewish quarter killed 42 and wounded 97. factions blamed each other as Jewish reprisals and Arab claims surface. Rescue crews labor through the night as debris blocks streets and thousands are affected.
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Diner
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Untess
Holy Land
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Ben Yehuda Street
Haganah Suores
Prague Strife Deepens as Communist Rule Tightens
In Prague armed police guarded national socialist and communist party HQs as a general strike and power cuts disrupted the city. Police arrested opposition leaders while Interior Minister Vaclav Nosek barred foreign travel. President Benes drew crowds as party officials entered the building amid tensions over Gottwald forming a leftist cabinet.
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Vaclav, Nesek
Czechoslovakia
Prague
GOP Leaders Urge Military Aid to China
House speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr and Senator Robert A Taft urged strong anti communist military aid for Nationalist China criticizing the administration for focusing on economic aid in a 570 million dollar Chinese aid program Taft warned in Detroit that failing to aid Chiang Kai shek militarily could undermine Marshall Plan goals in Western Europe Senate and House devoted time to Washington farewell remarks and memorials.
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Robert A. Taft
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Far East
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Former Ochvein Men to Speak at State Airport Meeting
Two former Ochvein men, Frank Hidinger and Norbert Locke, will be among speakers at the state airport managers and officials conference March 8-9 in Jews City. Hidinger is manager of the Cedar Rapids airport and Locke is state aeronautics director. Conference sponsored by the University of Iowa and the Iowa aeronautics commission with talks by CAA officials.
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Norbert Locke
Jews City
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Cedar Rapids
Locke
State Aeranautics
University of Iowa
Iowa Aeronautcs Commission
CAA
Rural and urban financial aid programs expand access
Government announces expanded financial support covering rural and urban areas. Programs aim to ease costs, boost services, and reach underserved communities with targeted funding and eligibility criteria. Funds will support education, housing, and small business initiatives nationwide.
Taylor Expected To Announce On Wallace State
Sen. Glen H. Taylor is expected to announce tonight that he will be Wallace's running mate. Wallace campaign activity includes a Park Avenue headquarters, 60 staff, and a U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing appearance.
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Wallace State
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Idane
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Minneapolis Teachers Set to Strike Over Budget Fight
In Minneapolis the public schools face a walkout by 2,399 teachers after officials and the union failed to avert a strike. A two week shortening of the school year was proposed by local traders and wards as a cost saving measure amid ongoing disputes with City Hall.
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Police to release slot swindler from Chicago
Chicago resident Delbert Shinn, 36, was arrested on a complaint tied to drilling holes in slot machines at a Moose lodge in Celina, Ohio. He allegedly tripped jackpots with a wire and claimed the act was not a crime since the machines were illegal, but police said they must release him after reviewing the law.
Legion Meeting Draws 300 Iowa Service Officers
More than 300 Iowa service officers and Legionaires traveled to Des Moines for the State Legion meeting. Attendees included L E Hilsateck Mark Himiz Walter Beck Roy Schrack Ernie King Earl Elion and Herb Cour. James F O'Neil national Legion commander will address tonight’s banquet with Gov. Bhie Brig Gen MacNede and other officials speaking.
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Walter Beck
Roy Schrack
Ernie King
Earl Elion
Herb Cour
James F. O'Neil
Manchester
N.H
National Legion
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Mason City
Ray Murphy
New York
City
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Lesion Publications
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Sioux City
J.C. Barton
St. Paul
Minn
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Elaborate Style Show Aims For Northeast Iowa Spring Opening
The Chamber of Commerce retail committee discussed a spring opening style show set for March 5. Plans include a top fashion event with special music and possibly a style expert presenter. Window decorations across stores and a trophy from the Oclwein Daily Register are planned. A widened promotional mailing is proposed and a plans committee was appointed, led by Orie Christophel with members Larsen Hamilton Raper Wilson and Conner.
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Iowa
Oclwein Daily Register
Orie Christophel
Rar’ Larsen
John Hamilton
L. Raper
Wlpl Wilson
Richard Conner
George Jr. Born on Washington Day In Downey
A birth notice records George Jr. born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. George Washington of Downey. The item notes the infant weighed nine pounds and two ounces at birth and mentions parents named George Washington and an association with Stancara Oil Co.
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Picday
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George Washington
Downey
United Farmers Hear Lecture by Bromfield at Exposition
United Farmers attended a Bromfield lecture on conservation farming at the Mid Week Agriculture Exposition. The event took place at Coder Rands arena and was reported by Deak Maynard.
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United Farmers
Bromfield
Deak Maynard
Lewis Bromfield
State Joins Hunt for Filling Station Bandit
Police and state authorities aid in pursuing a robber who ambushed Red Star station night attendant George Ahrens in Qoshvein. The attacker fled in a waiting car after striking Ahrens, taking 32 pounds and leaving head injuries requiring six stitches.
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Hunt
George Ahrens
Red Star
Qoshvein
Paul Gaier
Strioke Ahrens
Ahrens
Ahren
Parson's Coach Denes Bad Sportsmanship Claim
Upper Iowa University and Parsons officials clashed after a Saturday basketball game with claims of unfair play. Parsons athletic director Gad said reporters saw the game as the worst exhibit of sportsmanship and urged Parsons to sever athletic relations with Upper Iowa.
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Parsons
UIT
Gad Sald
Postpone Dinner Meeting at Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed. The event will be held at the Legion Hall with Postrone C of S Dinner Meeting referenced. attendees will be contacted with new arrangements.
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