Russia Iran sign joint oil firm and troop withdrawal pact
Iran and Russia sign a treaty outlining a Soviet Iranian oil company and the withdrawal of Red Army forces within six weeks from March 24. The pact also recognizes Azerbaijan autonomy as an internal matter and allows Iran to hold elections after foreign troops leave.
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Tehran
Russia
Iran
Ahmed Ghavami
Ivan Sadchikov
United Nations Security Council
Red Army
Azerbaijan
Navy air transport crash near Albuquerque reported
A twin engined 24 D naval air transport en route from Oakland to Olathe Kansas crashed about ten miles southeast of Albuquerque New Mexico. A navy spokesman said the plane had flown over the wreckage but information on possible casualties was not immediately available.
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Oakland
Calif
Naval Air Transport
Olathe
Kan
Albuquerque
N. M
Navy
Forces seek massive army as recruitment drive intensifies
Des Moines April 5 Major General William G Livesay commanding general of the seventh service command appeals to civic leaders for support in a bid to build an army of 1,500,000 by July 1. He cites ongoing demobilization and urges enlistment of veterans and civilian youths with new benefits to attract careers in the regular army. Governor Robert Blue among those present urges aid.
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Des Moines
William G. Livesgay
Seventh Service Command
Livesgay
America
Robert Blue
Trainmen Demand Wage Hike and Rules Changes
Chicago April 5 UPI Ray T Miller counsel for two railroad brotherhoods told an emergency fact finding board that a nationwide strike would follow if railroads insist on proposed rules. Brotherhoods seek $2.50 daily raise and limits on train lengths plus extra leave and pay equity changes. Railroads counter with 29 rule changes and keep current train lengths.
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Chicago
Ray T. Miller
Miller
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Cleveland
Brotherhoods
Voorhis Calls to Use Grain for Food Over Liquor
Representative Jerry Voorhis of California urged that 45.6 million people could be saved from famine if grain used for liquor in early 1946 were redirected to human or livestock consumption. He labeled liquor production today an unnecessary use of grain during the crisis. The congressman cited government data showing sufficient liquor stock to meet public demand and argued against liquor industry claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jerry Voorhis
Califl
California
Voorhigs
Alcohol Tax Unit
Sterling College President to Speak at Brotherhood Meeting
Dr. H A Kelsey president of Sterling College Kansas will address the United Presbyterian brotherhood next Monday after a family night dinner at seven at the church. Members are urged to bring families for a covered dish dinner. Officers will run the program in what is the last meeting before fall.
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H. A. Kelsey
Sterling College
Kansas
United Presbyterian Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Smart in Business Here for Eight Years
Bill Smart marks the eighth anniversary of Smart Implement in an International Harvester dealership. The firm began as Smart & Parrish in 1938 with Frank Parris, who left in 1943. Vera Smart’s wartime leadership earned recognition from Harvester World. Modernized parts department nearing completion with new fixtures and displays.
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Smart
Bill Smart
Smart Implement Company
International Harvester
Frank Parris
Vera Smart
Harvester World
Russians accuse U.S. on Iceland land purchases
Moscow presses allege American forces seek permanent bases in Iceland, buying large farm tracts near Kleflavik air field and Khval Fjord naval bases. Izvestia cites Swedish and Danish papers, condemns U.S. occupation and Anglo-Saxon policy. UN Security Council delays Iranian issue to May 6.
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Moscow
Iceland
United Nations Security Council
Izvestia
U. S
Kleflavik
Khval Fjord
Aftonbladets
Doubt Over Roosevelt Tax Refund Plea Arises
New York tax commission says there is considerable doubt Franklin D. Roosevelt was entitled to special tax exemptions granted to war veterans. It offers a hearing on heirs petition to determine eligibility while noting his death in 1945 and status as civilian commander in chief.
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Albany
New York State Tax Commission
Franklin’ A. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Armed Services
Tax Commission
Record Spring Quarter Enrollment at Iowa State College
Ames Iowa April 5 Up The 6 050 students enrolled at Iowa State College constitute a record for spring quarter registration Registrar J R Sage said The previous high total was 5 780 for the spring of 1941 He noted late registry on East Std St took quite dressed up.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
J. R. Sage
Coal Strike Halts Auto Plants and Philadelphia Pickets
The nationwide coal strike idled 119 900 auto workers as Briggs truck drivers walked out in Detroit halting 12 000 workers at Briggs and triggering assembly shutdowns at Chrysler Plymouth and Kercheval plants. Tugboat strikers threatened Philadelphia operations while Yale and Town Loch and International Harvester reached settlements, with limited progress in Washington negotiations.
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United Press
Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Briggs
Plymouth Auto
Chrysler Corporation
Wilymouth
Kercheval
Yale and Town Loch Co
Stamford
Conn
International Harvester Company
Washington
Labor and Industry
Rededication Service at Local Baptist Church
This Sunday at 10 45 a m the Baptist church holds a Service of Rededication for its redecorated auditorium. Rev Walter P Halbert of the Iowa Baptist convention will deliver the message. Special music, welcome to new members, and a covered dish dinner follow the morning service.
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Friends of the Baptist Church
Walter P. Halbert
Iowa Baptist Convention
Enrollment surge boosts total count with veterans leading
The report notes total enrollment could reach about 6 100 with 3 089 returning veterans forming more than half of the total.
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Tion
Mrs. Keating 94 Dies After Long Illness in Washington County
Wilma K. Keating aged 94 longtime Washington County resident died at her home on North Avenue B after a 16 month illness. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at L. A. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. T. K. White and Rev. Flow Eastwood officiating. burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. She taught school in the county early in life and is survived by five nieces including Mrs. Dorothy Dougall, Mrs. Chan Dodd, Mrs. Wade Wells, Mrs. Fern Howe, and Mrs. Lee Burkhard.
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Wilma K. Keating
Washington Couhty
North Avenue
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
T. KE. White
Flow. Eastwood
Woodlawn Cemetery
Pennsylvania
Peter
Rebecane(McClelland) Keisier
J. H. Keating
Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Dougall
Chan Dodd
Wade Wells
Washington
Fern lHiowe Off McLaughlin
S. D
Lee Burkhard
Des Moines
Krabill Chosen for Iowa Centennial Meeting
At a courthouse gathering in Washington County plans for the Iowa centennial observance were discussed. County Supt. Leeter Bo Krabill was chosen to attend a Des Moines meeting on April 9 with representatives from all counties to shape statewide observance plans. A report on the session will trigger another local meeting to advance the celebration. Attendance across towns was small and interest limited.
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Court House
Washington County
Leeter Bo Krabill
Des Moines
Iowa
Krabill
Will Hold Hobby Show in Armory
The Izaak Waiton League sponsors a sports and hobby show at the Armory on April 22 open to the public. Dallas Chamberlin chairs the committee with entries already received including stamp collections and Indian relief. Organizers hope for a display of guns and weapons and a program of contests with more details to follow.
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Izaak Waiton League
Armory
Dallas Chamberlin
Mr. Chamberlin
Robert Arthur
Ralph McCreedy
A. C. Peterson
Paul Horak
Dog Bites Postman in Des Moines Post Office
Des Moines April 5 Raymond Bradford a postman on a city route was bitten by a dog inside the main post office. The dog after barking and snapping was retrieved by its owner. Bradford escaped with a leg scratch amid a wave of dog incident gripes at the facility.
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Des Moines
Raymond Bradford
Bradford
Hudspeth Dies in Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Frank Hudspeth died this morning in the veterans hospital at Des Moines. The body will be taken to Sherman’s funeral home, with arrangements pending his wife’s arrival from Des Moines. Funeral plans are expected to be announced tomorrow.
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Frank Hudspeth
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Sherman
Fire at Joe Picken home causes extensive smoke damage
Early morning blaze at the Joe Picken residence on East Washington street caused heavy smoke damage. The fire started in the basement from an undetermined source and was confined there, with the house recently redecorated and filled with smoke. the property is the former Col C J Wilson house now occupied by the Picken family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Picken
East Washington Street
Col C. J. Wilson
Picken
Man on Parole Tries to Rob Judge in Fort Madison
William B. Johnson, a 29 year old World War II veteran on parole, attempted a crime in Fort Madison on April 5. The event involved a judge and prompted a prompt response from local authorities.
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Fort Madison
William B. Johnson
More Rigid Food Saving Needed to Meet 1946 Goals
Secretary of Agriculture Chiti ton DP Anderson said the United States is short of its wheat and flour shipment goals to famine areas. He urged stricter conservation by households to boost shipments, noting 2,687,000 tons sent in Q1 1946, 300,000 tons below the 1,000,000 tons monthly target. The next 60 to 90 days are critical to close a 60,000-ton deficit in Q1.
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Washington
UP Secretary of Agriculture
Chititon DP. Anderson
U. S
Anderson
Bennett Health Unit Names Sanitary Engineer
Bennett began duties yesterday as sanitary engineer with the Washington County Health Unit a department which has not operated for years. He previously held the post about four years ago for nearly a year and will serve as district engineer based in Washington. Mrs Bennett and their daughter reside in Manchester awaiting local housing. Mrs William Layton, a University of Minnesota student, will work with the County Health Unit for 11 weeks to gain field experience. her husband is expected soon.
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Bennett
Washington County Health Unit
Washington
Manchester
William Layton
University of Minnesota
Buried Cash Found Linked to Jacksonville Post Heist
The United States Post Office reports $153150 of the $180000 stolen from a Jacksonville Fla post office was unearthed by three inspectors. The money was hidden nine feet underground in tin cans and glass jars in a backyard. Joseph D Marshall, who died in 1944, was suspected and charged. Marshall confessed before his death. About $18909 remains unaccounted for. Johnson, who faced a separate hold up attempt, was paroled after a judge intervened.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Jacksonville
Fla
James J. Doran
Joseph D. Marshall
Marshall
Postoffice Department
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