American seeks political refuge in Czechoslovakia
George S. Wheeler 42 of Rolling Bay Washington asked Czechoslovak authorities to grant political refugee status for him and his family He said he might renounce U S citizenship but would not return while the Truman administration was in power Wheeler a Charles University economist and former US war department official described denazification work in the American zone of Germany and critiqued military government for tolerating Gestapo methods
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Congress Likely To Sideline Truman Unemployment Plan
Congress appears unlikely to act on President Truman’s plan to expand unemployment compensation this session. Supporters fear no action unless a worsening economy triggers pressure for a boost, while Truman seeks coverage for six million more workers and benefits lasting 26 weeks with a federal floor.
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Recreation Director Moody Resigns in Holland
Leon Moody, Holland city recreation director, quit stating he needs some recreation himself. The resignation was announced today in Holland Michigan with no immediate successor named.
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Leon Moody
Vernon Witting Ad Sparks Flood of Rural Inquiries
Vernon Witting reports a surge of interest after his advertisement last Monday. He says the family had only time for a light supper as twenty calls came in during a 45 minute window. By Wednesday inquiries exceeded forty, with the house rented on the third call. Call 6 or 54.
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ACTH Treatment Begun For Two Young Leukemia Patients
Two three year old boys receive ACTH in Chicago as doctors begin a treatment to halt their leukemia. Larry Williams of Des Moines arrived by Iowa Air National Guard plane and shows early response. Gregory Pepin of Windsor Ontario undergoes pre treatment tests with diet optimization planned before late day administration.
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Des Moines
Iowa Air National Guard
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Ont
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Larry
Raymond Williams
Bobs Roberts Memorial Hospital
Iowa
Charles H. Grahl
Air National Guard
Jack Pepin
Detroit
Mrs. Alga Harvey Travels From Missouri to Iowa City
Mrs. Alga Harvey of Springfield Missouri visited Washington this morning and proceeded to Iowa City this afternoon on business commitments.
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Springfield
Washington
Iowa City
Police Race For Solution to Murders in Kansas City
Police questioned scores of hoodlums and politicians as authorities from five agencies hunted for the killers of democratic boss Charles Binaggio and his associate Charles Gargotta. They feared continued gang violence and political bloodshed without rapid arrests and named figures, including Henry McKissick and Tano Lacoco, were grilled amid an intensifying investigation.
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Charles Gargotta
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Jackson County
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Pennsylvania man convicted of mercy killing in Lehigh County
Harold A. Mohr, 36, a tan nery worker, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the mercy killing of his blind cancer patient brother Walter, 55. The jury recommended mercy, with sentencing deferred. the panel deliberated about five hours.
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Mohr
Walter Andrews
Lehigh County
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Van Zeeland Forms All Catholic Belgian Cabinet
Premier-designate Paul Van Zeeland says his government will be drawn entirely from the Social Christian party and pledged to restore exiled King Leopold III. He plans to present the cabinet to Prince Regent Charles and seek a confidence vote next Tuesday.
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Tydings McCarthy Clash Over Lattimore Issue
Sen Tydings and Sen McCarthy clashed over the FBI stance on Owen Lattimore as a communist and possible Soviet spy. Tydings said Hoover’s summary cleared Lattimore, while McCarthy questioned the completeness of the FBI file and warned about evidence not suitable for prosecution.
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Kyle Announces Candidacy for County Coroner
Dr. W. S. Kyle, a Washington resident and coroner since 1982, today announced his candidacy for county coroner on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. Dean Hasty and two college friends are spending the day in Vinton, where they are making
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Washington
Dean Hasty
Vinton
YMCA Gym to Close Saturday Afternoon for Easter Service
The YMCA gym will close Saturday afternoon and evening for preparations of the annual Easter Sunrise service in the gymnasium on Sunday morning. No gym classes or other groups will be allowed during the closure.
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Barkley Presses Iowa Democrats At Des Moines Dinner
Vice President Alben Barkley spoke to 1,550 Democrats at a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines. He criticized Republican farm policy, argued for a farm program with possible trial and error, and avoided endorsing Brannan proposals while aiming to ease opposition over Loveland’s Senate bid. Loveland attended but sat apart from Barkley.
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Iowa
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Movie to be Shown At Calvary Baptist
A film titled Journey into Faith will be shown at 7:30 p m Sunday April 9 during Calvary Baptist church evening service. The movie depicts life and customs in and around Jerusalem at the time of the death of Christ. The public is cordially invited.
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Christ
Summer Vacation Plans For Work In That City
City offices propose a summer work program detailing approved vacation windows for staff. Employees will coordinate with supervisors to schedule time off while maintaining essential operations.
New Lady Godiva search grips Norwalk area
Deputies hunt a red haired nude woman seen cavorting through East Whittier and eastern Orange County streets for a month. An unidentified man reported her latest appearance yesterday smiling as if nothing was wrong. Margie Phelps was a bus passenger headed to Kirksville for Easter with her parents.
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Calif
Godiva
East Whittier
Orange County
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Kirksville
Lapham Considered for State Department Role in Bipartisan Policy
Washington sources indicate Roger D. Lapham, former San Francisco mayor and advocate of recognizing China, may join the State Department in a bipartisan effort. Newsweek said he could be assistant secretary for aid to underdeveloped areas, but officials say no assignment has been discussed.
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United States
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Dean Acheson
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Mich
U. S
Blood Clot Fatal To Walter Huston
Hollywood veteran actor Walter Huston died at 66 from a blood clot at the Beverly Hills hotel. His son John Huston directed him in his Oscar winning role and was by his side. Huston’s wife Nan was in New York and will return to Hollywood. Funeral arrangements pending.
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New York
Weather forecast for Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines area forecast shows increasing cloudiness in the west and sunny conditions in the east this afternoon. Highs range from 58 to 70 with colder, rainy and snowy changes overnight and into Saturday, bringing chilly lows and a mix of rain and snow across the region.
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