Face Tense Situation at Frisco Meet
At the United Nations conference in San Francisco delegates tense as the big three powers inch toward a showdown on the Polish question. Molotov may have new Kremlin instructions for talks with Stettinius and Eden as they press the demand to admit the Lublin government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. M. Melotov
Josef Stalin
Edward KR. Stettinius, Jr
Anthony Molen
Molotov
Kremlin
Poland
Russia
World Organization
Stettinius
Eden
Washington
Farm Loan Group For Service Men
A certifying committee named by the agriculture secretary will approve veteran government guaranteed loans through the Veterans Administration. Otto Schmitter, Joseph F. Knotek, W. Leslie Gates, and Charles Kennedy of Washington join the Farm Security Administration advisory group to verify loan use for farming. The panel must confirm property purchase is needed for bona fide farming, proper appraisal values, veteran qualifications, and loan amounts align with normal value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Veterans Administration
G. I
Farm Security Administration Advisors Committee
Otto Schmitter
Joseph F. Knotek
W. Leslie Gates
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles Kennedy
Washington
Larry Mally
FSA
Athol Woman Victoria Hachey Dies at 95 in Mass
Victoria C. Hachey of Athol Massachusetts died at age 95. She leaves 91 descendants including six sons five daughters 60 grandchildren 15 in the armed forces and 20 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol, Mass
Mires
Victoria C. Hachey
AtLo
Iowa Hospitals Short of Oleo as Butter Rations Grow
An Iowa column notes oleo shortages in state hospitals and homes with butter in ample supply. Wholesalers lack oleo and bids to supply 50 000 pounds fell short, yielding only 12 000 pounds. Only Clarinda State Hospital and Toledo Juvenile Home were set to receive oleo under the 13 institutions governed by the state board of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dis Moines
Iowa
State Board 0. Control
State Hospital For
Clarinda
Toledo
Patterson Upholds Jasper Farmer's Will
Newton judge J G Patterson directed verdict upholding the will of Thomas S Ring of Newton in a district court case. Mary Line Kelly Colfax Ia sister and contestant claimed Ring was of unsound mind when he made the will on April 5 1933. The estate included farm land and bequests to Catholic organizations with provisions for surviving brother Andrew Ring of Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
J. G. Patterson
Thomas
Monaay
Maryline Kelly
Colfax
Ring
Vas Grinnell
Andrew Rink
Restrain Postville Firms on Child Labor
The Groth Produce Co of Postville was placed under a federal restraining order by Judge Henry Graven after charges it employed children under 16 in its produce plant. The order bars interstate shipping of goods produced under these conditions for 30 days before the injunction and requires the company to report ages of all child workers to the children's bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Groth Produce Co
Postville
Henry Grayen
Children’s Bureau
Federal Department of Labor
Judee Graven
Union Recognized as Bargaining Agent in Wapello County
Wapello County supervisors and Local 616 of the State County and Municipal Workers of America announced the county has recognized the union as bargaining agent for maintenance staff at the courthouse, county home, and other departments. Officials described the accord as a gentleman's agreement, not a binding contract due to state statutes governing many county policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uttumwa Wapello
State, County and Municipal Workers of America
C.1ee
New Liquor Permits Go on Sale in June
Des Moines reports the 1945 46 liquor permit books will be brown with two pages per month, distinct from last year's blue books. Officials warn shoppers about possessing two permits and note demand often exceeds a single page per month. Some patrons buy unripe or unrationed wine up to three times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dis Moines
State Liquor Control Commission
Patton’s Third Army closes on Passau Danube crossing
United States forces of Patton’s Third Army near Passau in Bavaria battled through German defenses along the Danube. Advancing from the east and west, infantry divisions breached rings of resistance at Klegen sberg and Regensburg while Berlin’s outer strongholds around Munich faced fresh American pressure. The Danube frontier near Passau and Regensburg is the focus as the army threatens to cross into Austrian soil and seal the northern flank of the Bavarian redoubt.
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Paris
George S. Patton
Toduy
Passau
Berchtesgaden
Storbins
Hitler
Latton
Danube
Nachdom
3Rd Army
Lexensberg
Klegensberg
Cy Mics
Munich
Ingolstadt
Sra
Strathens
Regensberg
Pavarha
Cradie
Hieports
Regensperg
Berechtesgaden
George St. Patton
Regelio
Sie Danube
Germany
Bavarian Alps
Italy
Berlin
Muehlberg
Elbe River
U. S
First Army
Wurzen
International
Katherine Cornell Leads Clothing Drive for Allies
New York April 26 Katherine Cornell back from entertaining troops in Europe tours volunteers bundles of used outfits for the United Nations Clothing collection. She donated a black Hattie Carnegie wool suit and urged others to include sturdy shoes bound together to prevent loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katharyne Cornell
Wimpole Street
Europe
United National
Italy
Holland
France
Carnegie
Miss Cornell
Cornell
Musgrove Sends a German Flag to Wife
Stewarts and Crews garage showcases a nine by five foot Nazi flag captured by American forces in Hanover Germany. Staff Sergeant R W Musgrove sent the flag to his wife in North Avenue and invited locals to view the display during a temporary loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musgrove
Stewart & Crewe
Ohe Wall
Washington
R. W
New Fuel Oil Stamp Issued While Existing Cards Stay Good
The county price and rationing board announces new full set fuel oil stamps with serial numbers, issued for current needs, while stamps already in the possession of fuel oil users remain valid. Delivery record sheets for bulk gasoline purchases will be mailed to non highway gasoline users.
Pfc Wagenknecht Reported Wounded in Germany
Private first class Burdette L Wagenknecht is reported wounded in Germany. The notice was relayed to his parents Mr and Mrs Rudolph H Wagenknecht of 14 East Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette L Wagenknecht
Germany
Rudolph HH
Wagenknecht
East Seventh Street
Information on Canning Sugar Vouchers
The county price and rationing board lists blanks for canning sugar aid and will issue them to applicants. They have not yet received guidance on usage and those holding vouchers should keep them and await instructions. An announcement will detail when and how to apply their use.
Knoxville Woman Aids the Red Cross
Mrs. Millie Davis of Knoxville Iowa donated 104 to the county Red Cross drive. Over the last year she made 36 comforters sold at auction raising 3227.05 to aid blood plasma efforts. Washington county credited for comforter sales across nearby counties. Davis gained national attention via radio and press coverage from Red Cross headquarters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
C. P. Welain
Washington County
Red Cross
Millie Davis
Washington
Davis
National
Don Ross to Speak at Kansas City Ad Club Meeting
Des Moines merchant Don Ross, merchandising manager of Successful Charm magazine, will address the Advertising and Sales Executives club of Kansas City at their next meeting. Ross, formerly of Washington, is a son of Mrs. Silas Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising and Sales Executives Club of
Kansas City
Journal
Don Ross
Des Moines
Mr. Ross
Charming Magazine
Washington
Silas Ross
Half Million German Troops Trapped in Berlin City
London reports German forces trapped in central Berlin as Red Army overrun Potsdamer Platz and Tempelhof airfield. Hitler presence unconfirmed amid heavy fighting. Moscow fronts push toward first army positions along the Mulde. Berlin’s center described as ruined and chaotic with no continuous front line.
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London
Potsdamer Paltz
Berlin
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Moscow
Tempeihall
Hamburg
Potsdamer Platz
Red Star
Tempelhoff
1St
Elbe
Mulde
Italian Patriots Free North Italy Towns in Uprising
Reports say Italian patriots broke German control in north Italy liberating Milan Genoa Turin Verona and other towns. German resistance collapsed with advance on Milan Genoa and near Genoa while patriots and Allies cooperate. refugees say civilians supported the revolt and a “Free Genoa” station claimed control of much of the seaport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Italy
Rome
Todas
Italy
Milan
Genoa
Turin
Verona
Chiasso
London
Switzerland
Okinawa Campaign Gains With Multi-Front Assaults
American forces press Okinawa with land air and sea blows. Ground troops breach the southern Japan defense line nearing Nara. Air forces strike Kyushu and Shikoku while naval bombardment rages. In Mindanao forces advance toward Davao as Luzon sees renewed clashes near Baguio. MacArthur says guerillas clear Ilocos Sur. British Indian troops seize Tonguoo after a long advance from Mektila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Okinawa
Nara
Kyushu
Shikoku
Pacific
Philippines
Mindanao
Davao
Luzon
Baguio
Douglas MacArthur
Ilocos Sur
Tonguoo
Burma
Rangoon
Mektila
Navy Training Beckons for Former Y.M.C.A. Director
Secretary O E Schmitt of the Y M C A reports Frank Nelson former physical director has been accepted for the navy and will train at Great Lakes station He preferred the navy to the army and sailed from Blackhawk county to Washington for induction into a draft contingent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Schmitt
Y.M.C.A
Frank Nelson
Navy
Great Lakes
Army
Araft
Blackhawk County
Washington
Iowa firms settle OPA treble damage actions
Des Moines OPA announces settlements with two Iowa firms and individuals in treble damage actions. The total amount is 4587.78 dollars, with consumers receiving 310.80 dollars in refunds as their share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Office of Price Administration
OPA
George E. O'Malley
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