Marshall Reveals China Force Cut to 6180 Military
Secretary of State George C. Marshall says the United States has no information on 700000 Japanese prisoners taken by the Soviets in Manchuria and that American forces in China will be reduced to 6180 by June 1, with only one third in combat. He released a letter to Molotov detailing partial troop reductions and the shutdown of the wartime China HQ.
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Moscow
George C. Marshall
United States
Manchuria
Marshall
China
V. M. Molotov
Siberia
America
Molotov
U. S
Truck Limit Bill Advances After Senate Action
In Des Moines the senate passed a revived truck limits bill sending it to the house. It preserves current truck lengths while raising buses to 40 feet and straight trucks to 35 feet with three axle vehicles up to 40 feet. It also makes 82 000 pounds a weight standard and raises speed limits for trucks to 45 mph.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
George Wilson
Farr Fishhaugh, Jr
Shenandoah
Seek Agreement on the Beer Bill
A joint conference committee on the dry beer bill aims for a compromise this week. The group of four senators and four representatives works to blend Senate restrictions with House liberalization as bills for local option beer sales remain pending in both chambers.
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Des Moines
W. R. Fimtien
Bloomfield
House
Senate
Fimmen
Joint Conference Committee
Conference Committee
New Hampshire Becomes Fifth State To Ratify Tenure Amendment
United Press reports New Hampshire lawmakers voted to ratify the proposed constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two elected terms or a maximum of 10 years in the White House. The measure requires 31 more states for final approval. Maine led ratification earlier.
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United Press
New Hampshire
White House
Maine
Senate
Governor Blue open to using surplus for Iowa schools
Gov. Robert Blue told a central district Iowa education association committee he is willing to use about 30.0 million in state surplus for schools and government units if the legislature provides proper taxes. He declined to state a fixed aid amount, saying support depends on overall state needs.
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Des Moines
Robert Blue
Iowa Education Association
Ames
Blue
Iowa
California
New York
Flonn
Navy Reports 219 Active Combatant Vessels on January 1 1947
The United States Navy listed 219 active combatant ships in service as of January 1, 1947. This total reflects fleet strength during the immediate postwar period and informs defense posture and planning.
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U. S. Navy
Legislators Ratify Measure in Midwest States
The Iowa legislature moved on the measure despite lack of formal congressional notification. The state senate approved it 48 to 8 and the house passed it 84 to 8.
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Michigan
Iowa
Kansas
Alhough
State Senate
House
Teachers Salary Bill Passed by Iowa House
DES MOINES April 2 A town bill moves to raise teachers minimum salaries to 1200 to 1600 a year Rep Fred Schwengel Av enport chair of the house schools committee says salaries must be more attractive to stop teachers from leaving or taking higher paying jobs in other states The bill sets minimum scales by education and experience and notes boards may pay more. supporters say rural teachers benefit and most state teachers already earn more than minimum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Schwengel
A.venport
Horse Schools Committee
Schwengel
No School Friday or Next Monday Holiday Notice
Washington public schools announce no classes Friday and the following Monday for Easter vacation. The closure runs from Thursday afternoon through Tuesday morning, with two days added to the break to cover the holiday period.
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Washington Public
Social Security Claims Help Via Sprague in Washington
Persons seeking information or to file claims under the old age and survivors insurance provisions should contact Ralph T. Sprague, manager of the Ottumwa field office, Social Security Administration. He will be in Washington on Thursday, April 8, at the Iowa State Employment Office.
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Ralph T. Sprague
Ottumwa
Social Security Administration
Washington
Towa
Iowa House and Senate Military Panels Plan Deferred Bonus
Des Moines April 2 UP The Iowa house and senate military affairs committees agreed to introduce a bonus bill based on a deferred payment plan. Senator John Berg of Cedar Falls led the senate group as they discussed financing methods but did not decide on bonds or extra tax revenue. Committees to reconvene tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Senate
John eBrg
Cedar Falls
Bere
Week-old Nayadley dies at county hospital
Dennis Gene Nayadley, born March 25 at the county hospital, died there this morning at 3 20. He was the son of Joseph G and Mildred Trene Barnes Nayadley. Surviving are the parents and the paternal grandparents J J Nayadley of Washington and the maternal grandparents. Funeral services set for 10 30 Thursday at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev W J Stevens in charge and burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Dennis Gene Nayadley
County Hospital
Joseph G
Mildred Trene (Barnes) Nayadley
J. J. Nayadley
Washington
Sherman
W. J. Stevens
Elm Grove Cemetery
Beal Rites Held. Burial at Kirkwood Following Funeral
Funeral services for William M. Beal were conducted yesterday at L. A. Jones funeral home. The body was taken to Kirkwood for burial with relatives serving as pallbearers. Dr. George Kerr led the services.
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William M. Beal
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Kirkwood, Sr
George Kerr
Meeting Office Hours From Two To Four PM
The notice lists office hours from two to four PM. It provides a brief window for public access or services. No named individuals or organizations are specified in the fragment.
Death of Dr Young Former Washington Pastor
Dr L D Young longtime Presbyterian minister died at Highland Kansas aged 75 after pastoring in Washington 1902 to 1908 and serving in Beatrice Nebraska Lincoln Dallas Texas and other posts. Funeral held in Highland led by Dr A Walton Roth Topeka. He leaves a widow his second wife. no children.
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Washington
Beatrice
Nebr
Lincoln
Dallas
Texas
Presbyterian General Assembly
Young
Legion Forum Debates Proposed Iowa Veterans Bills
A Leon Beatty post American Legion meeting hosted an open forum on Iowa legislature items affecting veterans. Attendees included A. E. Baldrize, Bill Brown, O. J. Brown, and Everette Burham. S. W. K. Easter organized the program. topics covered include repeal of soldier's tax exemption, changes to the soldier's relief commission, and universal military training. Refreshments were later served by Russell Bing Miller.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
A. E. Baldrize
Bill Brown
O. J. Brown
Everette Burham
S. W K. Easter
Iowa
Soldier's Relief Commission
Russell
Bing) Miller
West Chester Students Shine at Music Meet
West Chester public schools entered seven events in music contests at Williamsburg, earning five division 1 ratings. Mary Ann Bauer won piano and saxophone solos, Priscilla Porter earned mezzo soprano solo and girls' trio, Betty Griggs Corrine Nicola Miss Porter part of girls' glee club.
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West Chester
Good Friday Union Service to Feature Seven Last Words
Washington marks Good Friday with a noon to 3 pm union service at Uniton Presbyterian Church. Seven pastors speak on the seven last words of Christ with music between talks. Speakers include Rev. T C Polk Rev W Smith Rev Milo J Phillini Rev Basil McBee Rev T F White Rev Paul Wells Rev George Kerr.
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Washington
Christ
Uniton Presbyterian Church
T. C. Polk
Paradise
W. Smith
Milo J. Phillini
Basil McBee
T. FE. White
Paul Wells
George Kerr
Senate approves local garbage fee and tax option
Town lawmakers back a garbage collection bill allowing cities to charge a fee or levy a three-fourth mill tax. Senate also passes a deficiency grant for state institutions and two tax or transfer measures while deferring a private detectives bill.
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Des Moines
Town Senate
Senate
Otto H. Henningsen
Clinton
Board of Control
Four Schools Present One Act Plays in County Event
A well attended high school program featured one act plays from four Washington county schools. The productions reflected credit on the instructors and students. E R Butterworth of Ainsworth and Mrs Jacqueline Hull competed in the state music contest to be held in Washington on April 25 and 26.
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Washington County
E. R. Butterworth
Ainsworth
Jacqueline Hull
Washington
Injunction Legislation Clears House Panel on Strike Bill
Washington April 2 The House Labor Committee approved a bill to authorize President Truman to seek federal court injunctions against telephone worker strikes. The measure, aimed at ending walkouts during public health and safety risks, faces doubtful enactment before the strike deadline.
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Washington
Joseph Beirne
National Federation of Telephone Workers
IND
Peirie
Labor Department
House Labor Committee
Truman
Hartley
Rules Committee
John Lesinski
Mich
Roy J. Madden
John F. Kennedy
Mass
Adam Clayton Powell
N. Y
Bell System
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Marr held yesterday afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Marr were conducted at L A Jones funeral home by Rev O J Pix of Ainsworth. Burial followed at Ainsworth cemetery with pallbearers Charles Thompson Earl Mikseh Frank Trotter Ben Fitzgereld Sam Wheeler and Cloyd Gatton.
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Roy Marr
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
O. J. Pix
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Cemetery
Charles Thompson
Earl Mikseh
Frank Trotter
Ben Fitzgereld
Sam Wheeler
Cloyd Gatton
Local School Skits Highlight Small Cast Performances
Quist of Crawfordsville O H Ven Zee of Brighton and Mrs Ben Robbins of Washington preside over four brief plays. Each sketch features a small cast of four to five pupils, including Not Tonight by Ainsworth, The Bride Wore Red Pajamas by Brighton, Sisters Melintosh from Crawfordsville, and The Dark Wind from Washington.
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