Rhine Re occupation Made War Inevitable
Czech leader Eduard Benes recounts how the 1934 Polish German pact escalated tensions across Europe and foreshadowed Munich and France's collapse. He cites failed French action after Germany's 1936 Rhineland move and describes German attempts to bind Czechoslovakia through a Berlin Prague pact offering cultural autonomy for Germans in Czechoslovakia.
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Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
France
Poland
Soviet Union
Europe
Laval,Bonnet and
Petain
Munich
Grzybowski
Germany
England
Grzykowski
Hitler
Rhineland
Prague
Beck
Yugoslavia
Prince Paul
Stajadinovich
Berlin
Bucharest
Western
Austria
West
Schuschnigg
Austri
Aursia
Tier
Hiller
Count
Trauttmannsdorff
Count Trauttmannsdorff
Hrochovy Tynec
Haushofer
Benes
Reichskanzler
Timust
Krofta
Dr. Krotta
Trautmannsdorff
Reds Seize Czech Control Civil Rights Issue Cracks Solid South
Southern anger at President Truman's civil rights program cracks the Democratic solid south with threats of more. Southern governors led by J Strom Thurmond demanded backing down on anti-discrimination proposals and called for a conference to discuss resistance. Jasper county South Carolina quit the national party signaling a formal break. Democratic leaders blamed spineless campaign tactics and the need to win northern black votes. J Howard McGrath met the governors for 90 minutes and saw the meeting as a step toward party harmony.
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Washington
Truman
Democratic High Command
Democratic Party
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Democratic Committee
Jasper County
S. C
National Party
M. Eklush
Purdy
North
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
McGrath
Hoover urges Europe federation at Washington birthday banquet
Former President Herbert Hoover urged a regional federation of Europe under the United Nations to strengthen the Marshall Plan nations in peace and war. Speaking to the Sons of the Revolution at the Waldorf Astoria, he said the federation is needed because there is no certainty of military allies and it would prevent the United States from entering military alliances.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Europe
United Nations
Hoover
Sons of the Revolution
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
United States
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Josef Stalin
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S
Truman
Wallace
Russia
Stalin
U. S
Tam
Decline in Food Prices Halted
CHICAGO UP The food price decline showed signs of levelling off today with a spot check of grocery stores across the nation showing prices of several basic foods steady last week. Others fell only slightly while meat items continued a downward trend begun after the February 4 commodity market break, though grocers say the popular belief that prices had dropped was untrue.
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Chicago
Longstaff Plans Campaign Swing Across Iowa
Des Moines reports candidate Longstaff seeking the Republican nomination for governor and partner Adair planning a state campaign swing starting March 1. Longstaff favors legalized gambling and liquor by the drink, aims to meet voters and newspapers, and contemplates running as an independent if unsuccessful in the primary.
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Des Moines
Roy Longstaff
Bes Moines Railroad
William Adair
Delwein
GOP
Longstaff
Tae
Lows
Council Bluns
Lengstei
Wallace Calls For New Talks With Stalin
Wallace urges a new president to meet Stalin for world peace. He criticizes the European recovery plan as warlike and urges UN control of peace efforts with a $50 billion ten year rehabilitation fund. He supports continued US military readiness and a strong UN peacekeeping police force.
Death takes Z M Richards at county hospital
Zebrina Ai Richards. 68, died at 4 o clock this morning at the county hospital. Survived by one daughter Mrs William Munch of Waterloo and two sons Jess Richards and Richards of Odlwain. The funeral home is Brant Funeral. Arrangements not yet made.
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Zebrina Ai. Richards
County Hospital
William Munch
Waterloo
Jess Richards
Richards
Odlwain
Brant
Thomas Foffel Dead At 68 Rites Thursday
Thomas Foffel aged 68 died at his home at 1 p.m. February 23. Born December 16, 1879 in Lamont Buchanan County, he was the son of Vinsel and Antonia Foffel. A Delwain resident for 22 years he was a barber and musician. He married Betty Hanson May 21, 1840 in Waterloo. He is survived by his wife two brothers Frank of Ochvein and Charles of Nudaeus two sisters Mrs Ne Vie Errent of Minneapolis and Mrs Merlie Woldiv of Oriekas and three brothers and three sisters deceased.
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Thomas Foffel
Lamont
Buchanan County
Vinesel
Antonia Foffel
Delwain
Betty Hanson
Waterloo
Frank
Ochvein
Charles
Nudaeus
Ne Vie Errent
Minneapolis
Gunderson Plans Coast Return From Oelwein
M F Gunderson, ex mayor of Oelwein, will leave tomorrow for California after a stay in Oelwein. He came back to arrange materials for a Sierra Madre house seven miles from Pasadena, at the mountain edge. Mrs Gunderson did not accompany him. He said they will return to Oelwein in late spring. his health is excellent and they have spent the past year traveling throughout the United States and Canada.
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M. F. Gunderson
Oelwein
California
Sierra Madre
Asadena
Guiiderson
United States
Canada
Impeachment Motion Aims at Iowa Supreme Court Justice Wernnerstrum
Des Moines reports indicate Judge Joseph Goldstein plans to ask Attorney General Tom Clark to pursue action against Charles Wennerstrum. He proposes impeachment or trial under the 1917 espionage act, citing Iowa Constitution limits and awaiting Senate trial if impeached. Governor Bhie supports Wennerstrum’s legal standing while noting his reserved public profile. Wennerstrum, a former 2nd Judicial District judge, now serves on the supreme court and is expected back for the next term opening in March.
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Des Moines
Ereles
Iowa
House of Representatives
Senate
Winnersham
Cermt
United States
Robert DB. Bhie
Wennerstraes
Chariton
Tufti
Wennerstrum
Rytome
Bene
Comes Tn
Nyeberg Tials
March
Funeral arrangements for local resident at Sacre Heart church
The funeral will be held at Sacre Heart church with services at 8. An obituary notes the body remains at Stant Funeral Home and will be moved Wednesday afternoon to the residence at 511 Seecpd Avenue. A service is planned later at 7 Coy and 717 an Weon Fen 29 3.arial is mentioned in error.
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Ety Gates
Olivan
Stant
Seecpd Avenue
Weon Fen
Arial Wil Leawn
US Avoids Commitment on Palestine at UN meeting
At Lake Success the United States declined to commit to action but proposed a five nation committee to assess if Holy Land violence threatens world peace. If a majority finds a threat, the US would consult under the UN charter on possible measures, avoiding a pledge to force.
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Securiity Council
United States
Austin
Holy Land
Es Council
Austin Sbeke
Chairky
Palestine Mission
Britain
Lisicky
UN Security
Ram
School Directors Expected To File For Re election
School board members are anticipated to declare candidacy for re election in the upcoming period. The report notes several named directors and the community interest in continuity and governance.
Iron Curtain Falls Around Little Republic
Communists seize control of Czechoslovakia nine years after the Nazis overran the republic. Interior ministry decrees a police state, stripping local governments of authority while ministers are ousted and opposition parties face decisive blows. General Svoboda orders troops to be vigilant against spies and “foreign” influence as Gottwald nears a cabinet reveal. Raids target social democrats national socialist and other opposition offices with mass arrests reported.
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Raguig
Czechoslovakia
Gottwald
Imet
Social Democrats
National Socialist and
Peoples Parties
Social Democrat Party
National Socialist
Interior Ministry
Two Peoples Party
Senator Wilson Pushes Probe Into Army Combat Strength
Senator George A. Wilson and three colleagues urged a Senate inquiry into how many U S soldiers are ready for immediate combat and whether spending on top generals reduces fighting manpower. The demand follows Lt General Leonard Gerow noting about 230 000 troops could be sent into combat now. The Army reportedly has 23 combat divisions totaling around 30 000 troops in the United States.
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Washington
George A. Wilson
Senate
Lister Hill
Ala
Wayne Morse
Ore
Raymond E. Baldwin
Conn
Chan Gurney
S. D
Senate Armed Services Committee
Gerow
United States
Gurney
Arrest Expected Today in Oil Station Robbery
George Ahrens, night attendant at the Red Star oil station, remained improving after a morning assault when a robber struck him with a car jack to steal about $102. Authorities in West Union, Fredericksburg, and from the sheriff’s office pursued a lead, expecting an arrest before evening as officers traced the getaway vehicle and reviewed the Saturday night and Sunday morning cash.
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George Ahrens
Red Star Oil Station
West Union
Fred House
Paul Galer
Fredericksburg
Roacher
Ahrens
Wisconsis
Two Held and One Hunted in Volta Egg Theft
Elkader authorities report two men held and a third at large after a weekend egg theft. Hickman and Meyer, workers for Winherell Produce Co., were involved in stealing eggs at a farm near Elkader and selling them to Nick Ailer. Meyer posted bond. Hickman remained at large. Miller was bound over on $300.
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Scec
Tia T Keder
Bend
Tiler Produce Co
Volta
Hickman
Varoles
Angmosa
Friader
Meyer
Elkader
Nick Aiiler
Elkeder
Eikeder
Elkay Tekmen
Rescue 140 From Hotel Fire In Milwaukee
Milwaukee firemen battled a six story blaze at the Martin hotel trapping guests in smoke. Over 140 residents and guests escaped aided by stretchers and ladders as eleven were hospitalized and eight remained under care. Damages estimated at 30000 dollars as crews fought the first five alarm fire in the city.
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Miliwaukee
Milwaukee Gremen
Martin Hotel
Fireimen
Zed
Rore
Harold Delaspoete
Noida
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