Mrs Ray Kupka Taken by Death
Mrs Bertha Ann Kupka 27 wife of Ray Kupka died at 5 34 am in Abbott hospital Oskaloosa from a kidney ailment after six months illness Funeral services set for Tuesday at St James Catholic Church conducted by Rev N J Corcoran with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Rosary to be said at Shermans funeral home Monday at eight oclock Born July 26 1918 near Brighton daughter of Frank and Katie Shelangoski attended Washington high school married in Kahoka Mo 10 Ray Kupka and lived in the area for a time later in Burlington and the Tri Cities Surviving are husband two children Richard and Judy five brothers and sisters Adam Shelangoski Rock Island Andrew Birmingham Mrs Ray Glider Puciswood Mrs Richard Johnston Marengo and Mrs Gerald Hopkins Muscatine
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St. James Catholic Church
N. J. Corcoran
Elm Grove Cenetery
Sherman
Mrs. Kupkan
Brighton
Frank
Katie
Borowski) Shelangoski
Washington High School
Kahoka
Ray Kupka
Burlington
Tri-Cities
Richard
Judy
Adam Shelangoski
Rock Island
Andrew
Birmingham
Ray Glider
Puciswood
Richard Johnston
Marengo
Gerald Hopkins
Muscatine
Tokyo Bay Hidden Metal Hoard Recovered After War
Allied authorities report about 2 billion dollars in precious metals buried by the Japanese army nine months earlier have been found beneath a Tokyo bay dock. Divers recovered the first solid platinum bar valued around 55000 dollars. The cache includes gold silver and platinum ingots traced to a Japanese army officer.
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Tokyo
Tokyo Bay
Edward V. Nielsen
250 Women Hear Address on Cancer
Dr Edward Zimmerer of the Iowa state health department spoke to 250 rural and town homemakers at the Y M C A outlining cancer basics. He said one third to one half of Iowa cancer deaths could be saved with current knowledge and tools, and emphasized non communicable nature and preventive steps. The talk covered treatments, clinics, and early warning signs, followed by a social hour and active hostess and committee roles.
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Edward Zimmerer
Iowa State Department of Health
Y.M.C.A
Iowa
Dr. Zimmerer
Merle Twinam
Mary Shields
Lyle Wilson
R. J. Kleese
John Flading
Dale Jackson
Robert Miksch
Chas. Davison
George Horn
Glen Fuhr
Leslie Gates
Nick Tinnes
George Havel
Wilbur Day
Harry Stacy
George Dare
W. H. McConnell
Richard Stephens
Free flight training for veterans at Iowa airport
Veterans may enroll in free training at the Washington airport under the GI bill. Lloyd Scott leads a growing program ready to serve up to 60 students, with plans to expand as demand increases. Approved by the CIA, Iowa Department of Public Instruction, and the Veterans Administration, the facility offers seven courses from private pilot to commercial instructor ratings and heavier aircraft experience.
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Washington
Lloyd Scott
Holseth
Army Air Corps
Iowa
Civilian Aeronautics Administration
Iowa State Department of Public Insruction
Veterans’ Administration
Scott
Methodist Women Hear Miss Pool on April Meetings
Lydia Pool a longtime India missionary will address Burlington district WSC S groups in Letts April 9 Keosauqua April 11 and New London April 12. She shared how Christian communities grew from a few believers to eight million members and will reside with her brother Rev John after completing work in India.
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Lydia Pool
India
Burlington District
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Letts
Keosauqua
New London
Miss Pool
Iowa Wesleyan College
Iowa State Teachers College
Cawnpore
Jubbulpore
Khandwa
Iowa Demands OPA Relief To Save Butter Dairies
Gov Robert Blue and Agriculture Secretary Harry Linn urge Congress to press OPA to adjust butterfat price ceilings to end inequalities that hurt Iowa creameries. They warn butter may largely disappear as producers switch to unregulated cream and several plants cut output, risking a black market. Iowa led the nation in butter production last year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
OPA
Robert Blue
Harry Linn
Lowa
Blue
Julius Bruner
Osage
Iowa Creameries
Hudspeth Rites Set For Monday Afternoon Funeral
Funeral services for Frank Hudspeth are planned for two o clock Monday at Sherman’s funeral home with Dr FredrK Miller in charge and burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Legion members are asked to meet at city hall at 1 30 for the procession and service. Hudspeth born October 20 1886 at Burlington Junction Missouri died Friday in Des Moines veterans hospital after months of ill health. He lived in Oklahoma and Springfield Alabama before WWI service in James, then moved to Wapello in 1935 and later to Iowa ordnance plant guard duty. He was a Methodist and charter VIW member, married Bessie Woods November 29 1935, survived by wife, son Duane, sister Mrs E A Klinger, and several half siblings.
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Frank Hudspeth
Sherman’s
Fredrk. Miller
Elm Grove
Alvin Rommell
Legion
City Hall
Mr. Hudspeth
Burlington Junction
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Duane
E. A. Klinger
Decatur
Ith
Lincoln
Red Cross Drive Sees Growing County Donations
Mrs Earl Loveless reports county Red Cross contributions reaching 2200 with only a few solicitors reporting. 761 collected last month at State and Fox theaters raises county total near 300. Rural districts show strong support with Maple Grove 76, Living Lake 70, Tyrone 48, Grand Prairie 72, Cedar 51.50. towns expect larger totals as drives continue and aim to close next week.
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Maple Grove
Township
Living Lake
Jackson
South Prairie
Tyrone Dutch Creek
Grand Praie
Cedar No
Barbara Musil Visits Laguna Beach Resident
Barbara Musil of Laguna Beach, California, is visiting her contact in the seaside city. The brief note records a social call and location hint without further details.
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Barbara Musil
Laguna Beach, Calif
Washington men plan river search for town veteran body
A group from Washington led by Commander Alvin Romme of Leon Beatty post will drive to Iowa City Sunday to assist in dragging the Iowa river for John Rothlisberger a World War II veteran and Iowa University student who drowned earlier this week About 25 men have joined with no Legion requirement and boats are welcomed Three boats have been promised as searches continued with many workers but long hours require relief and reinforcements tomorrow morning at seven at the city hall.
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Washington
Iowa City
Iowa River
John Rothlisberger
Rommel
Camp Fire Birthday Council Fire At Y Community Room
Camp Fire girls plan a birthday council fire at eight o clock Monday evening in the community room of the Y. Parents and the public are invited to attend as the ceremony honors the Camp Fire birthday. One sister visits to see Alois home from service in the European theater.
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Camp Fire
Council
Truman Warns of Middle East Conflict and Calls Universal Training
President Truman urged prompt unification of the armed forces, extending selective service and universal training to prepare for war. He warned that the mid dle east could erupt into conflict if rivalry is not controlled, and stressed peace and security in the Far East with UN backing and American power. The Army Day parade at Soldier Field followed remarks by Patterson and Eisenhower calling for readiness.
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Chicago
Truman
Middle East
Soldier Field
U.S
United Nations
America
Near
Far East
United States
Russia
Great Britain
United Nations Security Council
Iran
Tutle
Mr. Truman
Robert P. Patterson
Dwight Dol. Eisenhower
Army
Patterson
Eisenhower
Near and
Truman backs voting rights for 18 year olds in Chicago parade
President Truman told a teenage press conference in Chicago that he favored granting 18 year olds the right to vote. About 850000 people lined the Loop as the president passed LaSalle Street, cheering amid ticker tape and confetti along the long parade route.
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Chicago
Truman
LaSalle Street
Financial District
Truman Sets Foreign Policy Tone In UN Address
President Truman argues United Nations must defend regional sovereignty in the Near and Middle East while fostering development and education. He says the United States will help and stresses maintaining peace through power, unity of armed services, and draft extension to avoid retreat in World War II era style. He warns Congress that failing to extend the draft risks long foreign deployments or retreat before the enemy.
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Armed Services
Truman
Congress
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Ford
Wapello
Iowa Ordnance Plant
Clifford Beggs
William Beggs
Robert Ll. Burham
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A.G.F. Repl
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Fred D. Pillman
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Field
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British Commonwealth
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