Cease Fire Orders In Indonesia End Two Weeks of War
President Soekarno issued a midnight cease-fire order to Indonesian forces in the field ending two weeks of warfare with the Dutch. The Dutch had already set a midnight deadline in response to a UN request, creating a fragile peace to be tested. Premier Amir Sjahrir warned that the Dutch move must be read as conditional and called for troops to withdraw to agreed demarcation lines.
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Batavia
Ieir
United Nations
Soekarno
Amir Sjahriffoedin
Jogjakarta
Burglars Enter Don Stutsman Home West Of Town
Deputies reported burglars entered the Don Stutsman residence just west of town last evening. Items stolen included two wrist watches a fountain pen and about six dollars in cash.
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Sheriff's Office
Don Stutsman
Degrees Awarded at Iowa Summer Commencement
Three Washington county residents are among 592 to receive degrees at the Iowa University summer commencement. President Virgil Hancher will deliver the address. Riverside’s Louis Benedict Dautremont will receive a Master of Arts, while Esie Ellen Glassburner and Donald Lansing Morrison of Washington will earn Bachelor of Arts degrees.
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Washington County
Iowa University
Virgil Hancher
Louis Benedict Dautremont
Riverside
Esie Ellen Glassburner
Donald Lansing Morrison
Washington
Fort Dodge Youths Win State Soap Box Derby Honors
Lyle Crouse 16 of Fort Dodge wins Iowa state derby title amid 68 racers from 55 counties and 13 cities. He will compete in Akron Ohio August 17 with Des Moines 13 year old Jeri Phillips.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Akron
Lyle Crouse
Fort Dodge
Jeri Phillips
Lyle
Newton
Wilson Will Tell Political Plans
CLEAR LAKE IOWA AUG 4 State events at Iowa governors day included U S Senator George A Wilson signaling an upcoming political announcement in Des Moines likely a bid for a second Senate term Friends expect Wilson with junior Senator Bourke Hickenlooper to run Americans discussed a possible state legislative special session to address the income tax while local bingo issues loom over Clear Lake politics The Women’s Christian Temperance Union says it will use the bingo issue in the next municipal election and urges candidates who oppose such games
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Iowa
U.S
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
Clear Lake
Wilson
Bourke Hickenlooper
Robert Blue
Hawaii
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Noice
WCTU
Mercury
Bloomfield
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Smith Brookharts Visit in Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Smith W. Brookhart Jr. visit at T. L. Brookhart home with relatives. They reside in Washington D C where he recently entered private law practice after a long military career ending at a high rank.
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Smith W. Brookhart, Jr
T. L. Brookhart
Betty Ann
Ned
Ted
Susan
Brookharts
Washington, D. C
Mercury Hits 104 Sunday in Heat Wave
Washington endures a prolonged warm spell with Sunday’s temperature reaching 104 degrees, the hottest in years. Saturday peaked at 103 after a 99 degree noon reading, with clouds later likely limiting afternoon highs.
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Washington
Heat wave grips nation with record highs and scattered storms
United Press reports a sweeping heat wave from the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians with temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal in the northern plains and Missouri Valley. A few thunderstorms are forecast later in the week, but relief remains only temporary as highs reach 100 plus in many locales.
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United Press
Rocky Mountains
Appalachians
Plain States
Missouri Valley
U. S. Weather Bureau
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Plains
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Gulf
Wheat Belt
Big Piney
Wyo
Pierre
S. C
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Family to Visit Prescott Sister in Arizona
The family will leave Thursday for Prescott, Arizona, to visit Mr. Brookhart's sister, Dr. Florence Yount.
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Prescott
Arizona
Mr. Brookhart
Florence Yount
Optimistic Over a Ford Settlement
CIO United Auto Workers leaders offered to accept Ford Motor Company proposals with minor changes to avoid the Taft-Hartley law and avert a strike by 108,000 Ford workers. UAW VP Richard T. Leonard and Ford Local 600 President Thomas Thompson signaled approval as talks continued on pension provisions and other issues.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Company
Ford
UAW
Richard T. Leonard
Thomas Thompson
Uni
Penn
Leonard
Howey
Trucks Sideswipe Near Rock Island Underpass
Two trucks collided on Highway 92 near the Rock Island underpass west of town this afternoon. Lloyd L. Logan of Oskaloosa said the other driver fled the scene after the incident. Both vehicles remained operable with minor damage.
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Rock Island
Lloyd L. Logan
Oskaloosi
Walter Kiesey
Aner
Logan
Corn Sheller and Truck Destroyed by Fire
A corn sheller and a truck owned by William Palmer were destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon at the White farm southwest of Washington. The sheller was in operation when shucks blew against a hot manifold and started the blaze, threatening the corncrib and other buildings until winds aided suppression. The loss is a heavy blow to Mr Palmer.
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William Palmer
White Farm
Doyle Peiffer
Washington
Pamer
Girls Challenge Boys in Y Pool Attendance Duel
The report notes a rivalry at the Y swimming pool between boys and girls with record turnout for the boys. Mrs. Charles Wilson, V. W. secretary, hints the girls can claim the pool tomorrow, urging them to surpass today’s attendance record.
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Charles Wilson
V. W
Milwaukee Couple Granted Marriage License Saturday
Lawrence A. Garten and Eleanor M. Marine of Milwaukee were issued a marriage license on Saturday, confirming their intended union.
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Lawrence A. Garten
Eleanor M. Marine
Milwaukee
Weather outlook hints scatter showers and heat stress
The agricultural weather outlook notes scattered showers possible with 87 to 92 degree highs on Wednesday. Corn in tasseling and silking needs rain as heat continues, cutting crop prospects. No substantial rainfall has been seen in the state for over a week, marking the longest dry spell of the season with some areas lacking soaking rains for over a month.
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Reau
Sermon Urges Spiritual Growth Amid Scientific Advance
Rev. Walter Smith spoke at Union Park urging humility and faith to grasp God’s spiritual power as science advances. He contrasted mechanical progress with spiritual development, noting atomic discoveries amid a call for meekness and unselishness. Basil McBee presided. music by Wendell Baker and Dorothy Groves accompanied scripture and prayers. Next week Associate Presbyterian church to lead service.
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Walter Smith
Union Park Service
Mr. Smith
Basil McBee
Wendell Baker
Dorothy Groves
Budgets Show 29 Percent Tax Increase Across Iowa
The Iowa Taxpayers Association reports county city and school budgets published to date show a 29 percent rise from 1947. Of 83 counties 437 cities and towns and 725 school budgets list 1948 expenditures of 97.86 million dollars versus 81.35 million in 1947. County budgets up 19 percent, city and town 13 percent, and school budgets 15 percent. The group cautions that proposals may not reflect true increases.
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Association
Humm Wins First Race in State Soapbox Derby
Jack Humm of Washington County won his first race in Des Moines at the state soapbox derby yesterday and placed just short of finals after a close second. Gene Tucker lauded Humm's showing despite a bad break, with about 4,500 spectators in attendance. Humm has won the county title the past two years and is eligible for next year. Fort Dodge’s Lyle Crouse won the meet and will represent the state at the national derby later this month.
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Bob Blair
Newton City
Harry Cairns
Cambridge
Story County
Lyle
Fort Dodge
Clark Cox
Iowa
Jack Huomim
Washington
Connty
Des Moines
Gene Tucker
Jack
EF. G. Humm
Don Minick
Jack Humm
Lyle Crouse
of Lews
Burial set for Mrs Laura Matthews in Washington
Funeral services for Mrs Laura McMillan Matthews who died Saturday at Rest Haven Mt Pleasant are set for 10 30 a m Tuesday at L A Jones funeral home Rev Karl Megehelsen to officiate. Burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Born Jan 12 1868 in Washington county she spent life in the county. Married Oct 6 1900 to James O Matthews who died in 1945. Survived by step daughter Mrs John A Mair of Turner Me and two step grandchildren Laura O Mair Washington D C and James A Mair Portland Me.
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Laura McMillan Matthews
L. A. Jones
Karl Megehelsen
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Cemetery
Matthews
Rest Haven
Mt. Pleasant
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Oregon Township
George
Esther (McCall) McMillan
James O. Matthews
John A Mair
Turner, Maine
Laura O. Mair
Washington, D. C
James A. Mair
Portland, Maine
Legion Meeting Tuesday Evening at City Hall
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at eight o'clock in City Hall. After the business session, committees will be served. Adjutant Howard Miller announces that annual dues for the new Legion year are now being accepted.
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American Legion
Howard Miller
Tax hike study shows statewide revenue rise across districts
A study projects that applying the same rate increase to all taxing districts would raise $20,774,885. Counties would see a 25 percent budget boost, cities and towns 6 percent, and schools 19 percent, reflecting broad fiscal impact across government sectors.
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Casis
Mrs Jones 76 of Pilotburg Dies
Mrs Mary Jones aged 76 of Pilotburg northwest of Washington died 5 45 Sunday morning at Mercy hospital Iowa City after years of declining health She lived with daughter Stella Swicki in Iowa City for three weeks prior to death Funeral at L A Jones funeral home 1 50 Tuesday led by Rev Walter Smith Burial Keota cemetery She was born February 18 1871 in Keokuk county daughter of Albert and Regina Pimmette reared in Keota She married Lewis Jones in Washington March 9 1914 He died 1915 She belonged to the Methodist Church Surviving: four daughters Florence Zwicki Armsworth Stella Zwicki Iowa City Myrtle Fisher Iowa City Nellie Enfield Wellman one son Lee Jones Wellman nine grandchildren two brothers Andrew and Albert Pimmette Keota two sisters Lucy Pimmette Keota Elizabeth Stouffer Mt Sterling Iowa
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Mary Jones
Pilotburg
Washington
Mercy Hospital
IoWa City
Mra
Stella Swicki
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Walter Smith
Jones
Keokuk County
Albert
Regina
Baumert) Pimme
Keota
Lewis Jones
Methodist Church
Florence Zgwicki
Armsworth
Stella Zwicki
Myrtle Fisher
Nellie Enfield
Wellman
Lee Jones
Andrew
Imme
Lucy Pimme
Elizabeth Stouffer
Mt. Sterling
Iowa
Eighteenth Child in Wisconsin Farm Family
In Soldiers Grove Wisconsin Mrs. Schoville gave birth to their 18th child a 9 pound 12 ounce daughter. The couple married 22 years ago at ages 14 and 18. Eleven girls and six boys followed with no twins or triplets. The family, proud yet frugal, raises vegetables and dairy on their farm as they cope with growing numbers.
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Soldiers Grove
Wis
Aus
Fred Schoville
Schoville
Florida
Marjorie
Schevilles
Lehoville
Schovilles
Roosevelt Denies Influence in Hughes War Contract
Elliott Roosevelt testified before a senate subcommittee that his father had nothing to do with a 354,000,000 wartime contract to Howard Hughes for photo reconnaissance planes. He challenged investigators to find evidence of influence, defended his wartime record, and pressed for public disclosure of any actions linking his father to the Hughes award. John Meyer testified Hughes paid Elliott and relatives’ hotel and liquor expenses in Beverly Hills in 1944, framing it as business and noting a Palm Springs weekend with actress Faye Emerson.
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Washington
Elliott Roosevelt
Senate
President Roosevelt
Howard Hughes
Aug
Eliott Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Elliott
Avish Hughes Entertainments
Dughes
Nan
Mindu‘nce
Hyde Park
N. Y
John Meyer
Howard Hugh‘s
West Coast
Hughes
Olones
Higheir Foree
Meyer
Beverly Hills
Cal
Daugher
Palm Springs
Rovusett Miss Emerson
Janet Ibteiaas
Sieger
Huhes
Third Youth Dies In Clubhouse Fire
DANVILLE HL Aug 4 UP Dan Phelps 19 died in a hospital the fourth youth killed in an explosion and fire that wrecked a boys backyard clubhouse. His brother Howard 16 had died earlier in the blast and fire. John Hinner 17 and Marty Culp Jr 18 were burned beyond recognition. Investigators sought the cause of the explosion in the Slimsy building with a full report expected soon.
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Danville
Dan Phelps
Phelps
Howsard
John Hinner
Marty Culp, Jr
Brighton mayor fines two railroad workers for intoxication
Mayor K M fined two Des Moines laborers, Thomas Richard and Charlie Brace, ten dollars and costs each for intoxication on Saturday night. Unable to pay, they were jailed until the fines are paid, with expectation of funds today.
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K. M
Brighton
Thomas Rrichard
Charlies Brace
Des Moines
Remark on Family Size Compared to Peers
The fragment notes that one household had more children singly than any couple their age in the country, indicating a standout family size pattern within the era.
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Ft. Dodge Youth 'S
John Macilzia
New York City
International Soundphoto
Smith Brookharts
No. 92
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D. C
Howard Hugos
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Tex
Clements McMullen
Strategic Air Command
E. C. Whitehead
Far East Air Forces
Carl Spaatz
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