Tito Brands Cominform as War Fomenters in Yugoslavia
Belgrade Marshal Tito accused the Cominform of trying to spark civil war to overthrow his regime and strip Yugoslavia of sovereignty. He vowed to resist their aims, stating Yugoslavia would follow its own path while preserving socialist achievements and international socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Communist Information Bureau
Yugoslav People's Front
Slovenia
Soviet Union
Schedule Five Contour Plowing Demonstrations
Jos Knotek, chairman of the Washington county soil conservation district, reports five contour plowing demonstrations are set for the week of April 11. Technicians from the Soil Conservation Service will lead sessions at locations around the county to aid farmers in laying out contour lines. Schedule includes I. D. Quinn April 11 near Washington, Tom Lowry April 12 north of Coppock, S. G. Fox April 18 north of Haskins, Elmer G. Roth April 14 near the Eicher school, and Gerald R. Feltz April 15 west of Valley.
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Jos Knotek
Washington County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Tom Lowry
Coppock
S. G. Fox
Haskins
Elmer G. Roth
Eicher School
Gerald R. Feltz
Valley
Canada Ends Soviet Spy Trial With Carr Sentenced
Ottawa reports Sam Carr, Canadian communist chief, jailed six years in Kingston for aiding Soviet embassy officials to obtain a forged passport. One Ukrainian native suspect remains at large as trial concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Sam Carr
Kingston
Canada
High School Musicians Gather in Washington for Music Meet
Hundreds of high school musicians from schools across the region arrive in Washington for the pre state music contest. Bands from Class D schools perform at Washington High and Lincoln Grade School with Division I and II ratings. Vocal events at Lincoln grade school feature boys and girls glee clubs with multiple Division I ratings, while other Class C groups also win top honors. The two day event continues this afternoon and concludes tonight at 7:30 in the high school auditorium with Washington’s band and vocal groups competing in Class B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Washington High School
Olds
Nichols
Richland
Wayland
Wellman
Crawfordsville
Lincoln Grade School
Williamsburg
North English
Wapello
Williamsburg Keola
New London
Columbus Junction
Kalona
Manager Reports Rising Use At Local Airport
Fred Minden, airport manager, outlined two years of activity to city officials. Highlights include 75 student flyers with 61 solo flights, 29 private licenses, five commercial, one instructor, and 190 890 miles flown without injuries or aircraft damage. 498 visiting aircraft since service began. Improvements include an on site repair shop, painted buildings, expanded lawn and picnic area, night flying, and a charter plane.
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Washington Airport
Fred Minden
Mr. Minden
Jacksonville
Fla
Minden
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Iowa
Rescuers Fail to Find Girl in Well Casing
Rescue worker A Kelly cuts into a rusted 14 inch casing of an abandoned water well in San Marino trying to reach three year old Kathy Fiscus trapped 120 feet deep after falling into an open top. Crowds and anxious parents watched as hope faded.
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San Marino
Cal
Kathy Fiscus
A. Kelly
Kelly
Kathy
Raymond Hill
Name and sentence linked to Ignacy Witczak case
A person identified as Ignacy Witczak was sentenced by Judge A. G. McDougall. Carr trained at Mooscow Lenin Institute and was arrested in New York last January.
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Ignacy Witczak
A. G. McDougall
Carr
Mooscow
Lenin Institute
New York
Firefighters Contain Garage Fire on East Jefferson Street
Washington firemen were called to extinguish a noon blaze in a garage behind a residence on East Jefferson Street. They brought the flames under control with only minor damage to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East Jefferson Street
Birth Announcements From Memphis Press Scimitar
The Memphis Press Scimitar lists birth notices in order: Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Rather, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fair, and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Day. All births are boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Press
Scimitar
G. H. Rather
H. Fair
C. J. Day
Russian Propaganda Blast Expected Over Germany Plans
Washington officials say a Russian protest against the Big Three Germany agreement is likely. Diplomats say Moscow will claim the western zones federal plan violates Potsdam. The ministers said Russia could join the western accord, but most see accession as virtually impossible without a major policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Acheson
Schuman
Russia
Plan Mass Funeral For Fire Victims In Effingham
Effingham Illinois leaders organize a mass funeral for missing and unidentified St. Anthony’s hospital fire victims. Three people are missing, four bodies identified as recovered, final toll set at 74. Town to close all businesses next Tuesday as memorial. fundraising drive launched with 60 to 70 radio stations invited to broadcast appeals.
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Effingham
St. Anthony's Hospital
H. R. Rinehart
Rinehart
Grasshopper Reaches Height Over 190 Times Its Length
A grasshopper demonstrates remarkable jumping ability by leaping to a height exceeding 190 times its body length, illustrating extraordinary insect propulsion.
Marriage License Issued to Robert Friday Afternoon
A marriage license was issued here Friday afternoon to Robert and a partner, marking the formal authorization of their union. Local officials completed the standard procedures at the county clerk’s office.
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Robert
Spanish War Vets Will Meet Tuesday
Spanish War Veterans of Albert M. Hull Camp 26 will hold their annual dinner and officer election on Tuesday April 12 at noon. They will assemble at S. W. Easter’s office on South Iowa avenue and proceed to Mrs. Emma Barnett’s home for dinner. Current officers include Dr. W B Crooks commander Capt D W Harvey adjutant and Frank Gray chaplain. Members listed are M D Ehrenfelt Kalona Clarence Ehrenfelt Wapello Frank Gray Carlton Wilson John E. Moore W B Crooks D W Harvey Alonzo F Beitel and Judge Charles A. Dewey. Two members Harvey Barnes and Walter Crawford have died recently. All county Spanish war veterans are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Hull
S. W. Easter
Iowa Avenue
Emma Barnett
W. BB. Crooks
D. W. Harvey
Frank Gray
M. D
Two Cars Involved In Highway Crash Near Ainsworth
Two automobiles driven by John P. Koehler of route two Ainsworth and Karl Fisher of Washington were involved in a crash three miles east of Ainsworth on highway 92 at two o clock Friday afternoon. Deputy Sheriff Loren G Robertson investigated the accident. Fisher was driving west when a panel truck he towed allegedly struck his rear, throwing his car onto the wrong side. Koehler, coming from the opposite direction, could not stop in time. Damage to the Koehler car was estimated at 100 dollars.
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John P. Koehler
Route Two
Ainsworth
Karl Fisher
Washington
Highway 92
Loren G. Robertson
Mr. Fisher
Koehler
Funeral services held for Elmer F Bontrager
Funeral services for Elmer F Bontrager were conducted Friday at 2 PM at Eicher Mennonite church and 1 PM at the Bontrager home. Rev. James Phillip Johnson led the rites at the church with Rev. Leonard Metzker and Rev. Muller assisting. Pallbearers were Harold Ahrens Amos Stout Elmer Freyenberger O J Brown Leroy Jugenheimer and Nels B Westermark. Music by Mrs Herb Beachy Ruby Mary Bontrager Kathryn Snyder and Joan Schantz. Burial followed at Kirchen cemetery with Jones Funeral Home arranging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F Bontrager
Eicher Mennonite
Bontrager
James Phillip Johnson
Leonard Metzker
Muller
Harold Ahrens
Amos Stout
Elmer Freyenberger
O. J. Brown
Leroy Jugenheimer
Nels B. Westermark
Herb Beachy
Ruby
Mary Bontrager
Kathryn Snyder
Joan Schantz
Hkicher
Jones Funeral Home
Judge Dismisses Verbal Contract Claim in Maplecrest Turkey Case
Judge J. G. Patterson dismissed the Martin versus Maplecrest Turkey Farms petition Friday, finding the plaintiff failed to prove an alleged verbal contract about purchasing and raising turkeys. The ruling ends the suit based on insufficient evidence of the agreement.
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J. G. Patterson
Martin Vs
Maplecrest Turkey Farms, Inc
Conry of Washington and Shirley J. Hopping of Columbus Junction
Conry of Washington and Shirley J. Hopping of Columbus Junction are named figures in a local notice. The brief item identifies individuals tied to a civic matter and notes their hometowns.
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Conry
Washington
Shirley J. Hopping
Columbus Junction
House moves swiftly on bill to extend European aid
Democratic leaders rushed the foreign aid extension to the House floor with the aim of quick approval. The bill authorizes 5.58 billion dollars for recovery spending over 15 months to support 16 western European nations and non-communist Germany, with a final vote hoped for by Monday or Tuesday.
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House
Washington
Congress
Sesson
Senate
Germany
Economic Cooperation Administration
Europe
ECA
Paul G. Hoffman
Funeral services for Mrs. C. J. Ramsey scheduled in Washington
Mrs. Carrie J. Ramsey 65 of 608 North Seventh avenue died Thursday in Los Angeles while wintering with her brother. Funeral services set for Tuesday in Sherman funeral home at 1:80 am and 2 pm at Pittsburg church with Rev. W. J. Stevens in charge. Buried in Pittsburg cemetery. Survived by two brothers Clarence and David McGaffey and several nieces and nephews.
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Carrie J. Ramsey
North Seventh Avenue
Sherman Funeral Home
Pittsburg
Iowa
W. J. Stevens
Ramsey
Methodist
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Albert and
Olive (Haney) McGaffey
van Buren County
Roscoe F. Ramsey
Keosauqua
Washington
Christian Tabernacle
Modern Appliance store redecorates interior
Harold Jarvis proprietor reports the redecorating of the Modern Appliance store is complete and draws favorable comment. The standout feature is alternating floral and striped wallpaper around the room with a new coat of paint to match.
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Harold Jarvis
Tom Gray Named Hawkeye Man of the Year Candidate
Tom Gray of Washington selected as South Quad candidate for Hawkeye man of the year at the University of Iowa all campus election. Final winner to be announced at tonight’s carnival. Gray is a senior in the college of commerce and member of Alpha Kappa Psi.
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Tom Gray
Hawkeye
Iowa City
Washington
State University of Iowa
South Quad
Gray
University
Mortar Board
Omicron Delta Kappa
College of Commerce
Alpha Kappa Psi
Lim
Currier Hall Women's
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
Quartermaster Corp
Army
India
Okinawa
The
Lows Southern Utilities Co
Washington Lodge No. 34
A. M
Junior Red Cross Film Available Here in County
A 16 mm sound film titled All Together detailing Junior Red Cross activities is now available for showing in Washington county. Mrs Winnie Beiter, executive secretary of the county Red Cross office, urged Parent-Teacher groups and others to contact the county Red Cross office in Washington to arrange screening.
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Red Cross
Washington County
Winnie Beiter
Washington
Weather Outlook for Des Moines With Showers and Winds
Occasional showers begin in the extreme southwest this afternoon with highs near 66. East winds 12 to 18 mph. Tonight cloudy with possible rain in the west extreme south. Warmer in central and east portions. Lows 38 to 42 south and west, 34 to 38 north east. Clearing tomorrow, windy and cooler in wet areas with northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. High tomorrow 52 to 58. Friday temperatures in Des Moines show a high near 58 and a low around 31.
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Des Moines
Hasterly
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Flushing Meadows
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Azerbaijan
Dean G. Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Robert Schuman
U. S
Western
Western Europe
Bontrager Funeral
John See
W. Va
House Foreign Affairs ‘Committee
Mrs. Ramsey
Richard H. Crowe
Idlewild Airport
FBI
Daytona Beach
International Soundphoto
Keith Molesworth
Honolulu
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