Supreme Court split sparks talk of congressional probe
The open clash between Justices Jackson and Black triggers calls for a congressional inquiry into judicial feuding and possible impeachment risks while threatening the Vinson nomination. Jackson, in Germany, blasted Black over a 1945 coal case linking Black to a former partner, urging disqualification.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Robert H. Jackson
Hugo L. Black
Congressional
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Black
New Deal
Jackson
Pat McCarran
Senate Judiciary Committee
Vinson
Neumnberg
Germany
Senate
House Judiciary Committees
Jewell Ridge
Jewell Ridge, Va
United Mine Workers Union
Crampion Harris
Alabama
Chetnik Leader Denies Treason Denial in Yugoslav Trial
Belgrade report states Gon Dra ja Mikhailovitch pleaded innocent to collaboration charges in a 50,000 word indictment opened in his treason trial. He denied rumors of a guilty plea and disputed claims of striking a deal with Nazis to fight Tito's partisans alongside German and Italian equipment.
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Belgrade
Gon Draja Mikhailovitch
Mikhailovitch
Yugoslavia
Ife
Marshal ‘Tito
National Liberation Army
Tito
Gudgel Heads Iowa Civil War Vets at GAR Campment
John M. Gudgel 98 of Shenandoah was reappointed commander of the Iowa portion of the Grand Army of the Republic at the 72nd GAR encampment in Des Moines. Elected officers include senior vice commander James Martin and junior vice commander Robert Millen. Amy Kell of Des Moines was chosen GAR detachment secretary and assistant adjutant and quartermaster general to succeed David Sisk Marshalltown.
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Urdar Rapids
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
John M. Gudgel
Shenandoah
GAR
James Martin
Sutherland
Robert Millen
Melcher
Amy Kell
Des Moines
David Sisk
Marshalltown
Elections This Afternoon Close Convention Here
The D A V and its auxiliary cap the state convention in Oelwein with officer elections this afternoon. The auxiliary will present a perpetual trophy honoring Marian Dave of Davenport to the unit demonstrating top Americanism work. Speakers include Millard Rice and many department leaders as thirty five chapters attend the Iowa gathering.
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Oelwein
Marian Dave
Davenport
Unit
Millard Rice
Washington, D. C
Ames
Ft. Madison
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Decorah
Keokuk
Webster City
Knoxville
Hampton
Mt. Pleasant
Boone
Onawa
Denison
Carroll, Jefferson
Sac City
House Plans Stall On Streamline Bill
Senate approved plan to reorganize Congress faces long House Rules Committee hearings. Sabath warns time will be needed. bill would cut Senate committees from 33 to 15, raise salaries from 10,000 to 15,000, and establish a pension system for members.
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Congress
House Rules Committee
House
Adolph J. Sabath
Dot Tl
Rules Committee
Senate
Rotary Luncheon Features Alcoholics Anonymous Talk
Towal Rotary members heard a AA presentation by a member who described the 24 hour system and a Higher Power approach. Governor Blue, DA V officers, and local leaders attended. next meetings will feature the Soybean Association secretary and Paul Neubauer.
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Towa
Disabled American Veterans
Alcoholics ‘Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Tow
Akron
Ohio
Alcoholics Anonymous
Lea Kerwin
Soybean Association of the United States
Paul Neubauer
J. C. Davis
Governor Blue
Don Blue
Harold van Denover
Old-Timers Strut Stuff in Jerseyville Drive
Edith Blair, 70, of Alton drove 250 miles from Chicago to Jerseyville in eight hours in a 1930 Model A Ford. Her feat highlights a pair of seasoned drivers proving age is no barrier to long-distance motoring.
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Jerseyville, Sr
Chicago
Jerseyville
Edith Blair
Alton
Miss Blair
Breakthrough Hint in Seamen Dispute Nears Settlement
Washington reports a possible end to the seamen strike threat as Capt Granville Conway predicts a settlement within days after talks with labor conciliators. CIO and independent seamen, plus shipowners, await a compromise proposal to be offered by Frank J. Taylor amid ongoing hearings.
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Washington
Granville Conway
Labor Department
Conway
CIO
Frank J. Taylor
John W Gibson
Expect Biggest Corn Crop Since Early Thirties
DES MOINES UP A bumper corn crop is foreseen in Iowa, potentially the largest yield since the early thirties. If weather stays favorable, this fall could bring record harvests, with acreage near an all time high and June 1 conditions at 90 percent of normal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Find Jobs for 6496 Iowans During May
DES MOINES UP The United States employment service offices in Iowa found jobs for 6,496 persons during May. E Lee Keyser state director announced. Of the total, 3,342 or more than half were World War I veterans. Handicapped persons numbered 647, of whom 450 were disabled veterans.
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Des Moines
United States Employment Service
Iowa
E Lee Keyser
Citywide recreation program for Oelwein children
Meredith Dix directs a citywide recreation effort with playgrounds at Parkside Southside Central Har Lan and Wing's Park. Hours run 9 30 to 11 30 and 1 30 to 4 30 p m. Parents and local firms are urged to support voluntarily with no canvassing. An over subscription aids long term plans. story continues elsewhere.
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Meredith Dix
Parkside
Southside
Central
Harlan
Wing’s Park
Recreation Council
WHEAT CROP FORECASTS AID BREAD SUPPLY NATIONWIDE
Washington reports the agriculture department predicts a 1 025 509 000 bushel wheat crop for 1946, a third consecutive billion bushel year. Winter wheat totals 774 558 000 and spring 250 921 000, with exports about 250 million bushels and seed, feeding, and carryover allocations outlined. Oats, barley, and rye prospects fall, while the fruit crop may rise about 10 percent aside from citrus.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Clinton P. Anderson
King Humbert refuses to leave Italy amid republic rise
Rome dispatch reports King Humbert II clung to the throne as Italy declares a national holiday for the republic. Violent monarchist demonstrations erupt in Naples with at least one death as thousands storm city hall and clash with police. The cabinet meets, de Gasperi visits Humbert, and a supreme court ruling on the monarchy is awaited by June 18.
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Humbert
Alecide de Gasperi
Supreme Court
Italy
Naples
Jaly
de Gasperi
Royal
Ellery Stone
Allied Commission
Centennial Week Forum Plans Largest Oelwein Celebration
Local Nana Desk reports the Chamber of Commerce forum Thursday at 10 a m at the Grand theater to discuss Centennial Week plans. The event opens July 28 and features topics including a new residence addition and Paul Stewart's Holstein sale as key agenda items.
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Chamber of Commerce
Oelwein
Paul Stewart
Rural Schoolhouse Sells For 1230 At Auction
The Desam- The Scalt district No. 6 school house sold for 1230 dollars yesterday afternoon to W. H. Zacharias who intends to move it to Oelwein and convert it into living quarters. Auctioneer John Thiele of Maynard led a large crowd at the sale. The building sits nine miles east and two miles south of Oelwein.
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W. H. Zacharias
Oelwein
John Thiele
Maynard
Boston manhunt targets job seeker in Whitcomb slaying
Amid clues the hunt centers on a 45 year old job seeker linked to Maine’s Great Northern Paper Co. Police detail a life-time payout motive of 25 000 a year. They describe the suspect as tall, gray haired, left handed, and possibly an employee, who left shells and a three copy contract, with prints found on desk and door.
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Boston
William A. Whitcomb
van Dine
Millinocket-Madigan
Maine
Pine
Whitcomb
Great Northern Paper Co
Allie Ficard
Millinocket
Great Northern Mills
Great Northern
17th Body Found in Fire Gutted Canfield Hotel
The Canfield Hotel fire in Dubuque raised the death toll to 17 as crews recovered a man on the fourth floor. Seven people remained missing, with search delayed by sagging walls and debris piles. Coroner F. S. Leonard opened an inquiry while State Fire Marshal John Strohm investigated. inquest to follow after body search ends in about a week.
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Ndubuque
Canfield
Dubuque
F. S. Leonard
John Strohm
Truman veto sustains Case bill fight in Congress
The House sustained President Truman's veto of the Case strike control bill by a 255 to 135 vote after his 5,000 word veto message. Supporters called the veto a calamity while opponents hailed it, and a revival attempt as a rider to Truman's emergency bill was discussed.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
Mr. Truman
House Rules Committee
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Congress
Picnic Starts Band Season at Randalia
RANDALIA band season opens with a Sunday school grounds picnic. After a concert, mothers hold a business meeting and decide to award perfect attendance at band practices and concerts during the summer. The first concert is set for Tuesday evening June 18.
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Randalia
Freeman Child dies after throat paralysis in Des Moines
Funeral services were held at 2 pm in Des Moines for J. Warner Freeman who died Sunday night at a Des Moines hospital. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Freeman formerly of Oelwein. Surviving are his parents and a brother, Roger, 14.
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Freeman
Des Moines
Rae
J. Warner Freeman
Wilbert
Oelwein
Roger
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