Kehoe Seriously Hurt In Auto Crash Near Omaha
Attorney Louis J Kehoe of Washington was seriously injured and taken to an Omaha Nebraska hospital after a car collision on the outskirts of the city. Mrs Howard K Walker and son Billy were hospitalized with injuries. Mr Walker suffered only minor cuts and bruises.
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Louis J Kehoe
Washington
Omaha
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Jess
Howard EK. Walker
Billy
Wellman
Walker
Kehoe
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Billy Walker
Joseph Kehoe
University of Iowa Hospital
Renew Threats On Berlin Ferry
Russia renewed threats over the Berlin airlift as Western planes logged a record 5,694 tons in 574 flights for 24 hours. Britain flew 331 missions to 248 by the United States, while Moscow accused Western crews of safety violations over the Soviet zone and warned of possible “serious results.” Observers noted the charge could hint at forceful downing of Western aircraft to hinder the airlift.
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Berlin
Russia
The
Berlin Zeitung
Moscow
Josef Stalin
Stule
Kremlin
Wesetro
Butcher Shops Close Amid Rising Consumer Resistance
Retail butchers shut doors in parts of the country due to high wholesale costs and growing consumer resistance. In California 25 Los Angeles shops planned indefinite closures until prices fall or customers buy above meat. Price strikes spread with Texas cities joining in, while nationwide calls for inflation relief emphasize production increases.
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The
Meat Dealers Association of Southern
Iowa’s Largest State Dairy Show Opens October 19
Waterloo hosts the world’s biggest 4-H Dairy Show tied to the Dairy Cattle Congress with cash prizes over 5500 dollars. Dallas V McGinnis reports only top placing 4-H dairy heifers from county fairs qualify. About 3303 4-H Club members own 4790 heifers, up from 1947 figures, with 809 top projects to be exhibited.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Dallas V. McGinnis
Iowa State Dairy Association
Waterloo men held on gambling charge
Six Waterloo men were arrested in raids on six establishments by Waterloo police. Named individuals include Oscar Hopka Woodrow Janda Kenneth Brandt B G Vraning Robert Koch and Glen Head. They were charged with illegal possession of gambling devices and released on bond to appear in municipal court.
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Waterloo
Oscar Hopka
Woodrow Janda
Kenneth Brandt
B. G Vraning
Robert Koch
Glen Head
Mercury Sees Sharp Cold Wave Hit Washington
Citizens endure a frigid spell as temperatures dip near record lows. The night fell to around 51 degrees with a heat spike of 101 expected earlier in the stretch, while August patterns show unusually cool readings contrasting with recent warmth.
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Washington
Polk County Probes Hire Auditor for War Surplus Board
Polk County Attorney Carroll Switzer announced that an outside auditing firm will audit selected records of the war surplus commodities board as the county grand jury investigates sales by the board. Final arrangements were said to be made Monday.
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Polk County Grand Jury
Switzer
National Guard Leaves for Summer Training at Ft Riley
Ten enlisted men and an officer depart Washington armory today with Troop A to join national guardsmen for two weeks of training at Ft Riley Kansas. The group travels by convoy with Jeeps trucks and an armored car and will stay overnight in Shenandoah Iowa before arriving Sunday evening. They return August 22 after basic training routines and range practice.
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Ft. Riley
Washington Armory
Kansas
Wayne A. Limerman, Jr
Charles Snyder
St. Riley
Dave McCall
Herbert Freel
Carl Fisher
Hal Longer
Robert Bostwick
Eugene Wead
Ernest Kiene
Warren Stewart
Ralph Moothart
Bill Simerman
Wayne Davis
John Patterson
Shenandoah
Iowa
Ft Riley Tomorow
Washington
Snyder
Flroud
Berlin–Helmstedt line may reopen soon
A Soviet licensed paper said the Magdeburg Marienborn section of the Berlin Helmstedt railway is repaired and heavy trains may run again. Western officials cautioned against assuming immediate reopening amid Moscow talks and Berlin crisis signals. No rail dismantling confirmed.
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Berlin
Germany
Magdeburg-Marienborn
Helmstedt
Democrats Press Up or Down Vote on Anti Inflation Bill
Senate Democrats demand a direct vote on President Truman's anti inflation powers as Congress nears adjournment. Republicans push their own mild bill, while the House passes a modified housing measure headed to the White House. Barkley insists on a record vote on price controls to aid Truman's campaign.
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Ade
Congress
Senate
Truman
House
White House
Mr. Truman
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Browder Questioned in UnAmerican Activities Probe
In New York on August 7, a house committee probing un American activities questioned Earl Browder former head of the U S Communist Party and Victor Perlo amid reports of wartime espionage links. Rep Richard Nixon said Whittaker Chambers and Alexander Koral were also involved with the session and may testify in Washington. Browder arrived for deposition as the panel prepared further inquiries.
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Compcute
Earl Browder
U.S Communist Party
Victor Perlo
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Calif
United States Court
Whittaker Chambers
Time Magazine
Nixon
Alexander Koral
Seek Settlement Of Dayton Strike HAY PON
Police guard the Univis Lens plant in Dayton as Gov Thomas J. Herbert plans an exploratory conference with union and management officials. About 1 200 National Guard troops pulled out. six CIO United Electrical workers picketed. Attendees include M. H. Stanley, Arthur Garfield, Irwin Descamp, James McNamara, and a federal mediator. The communist leader’s reinstatement appeal was denied by the national convention.
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George Schiele
United Electrical Workers Union
CIO
Dayton
Louis Lohrey
Herbert
M. H. Stanley
Arthur Garfield
CEW
Irwin Descamp
Independent Union
UEW
James McNamara
Cincinnati
Communist Party
U .S
Communist National Convention
Frank Wood of Ainsworth Fined in Local Court
Frank Wood of Ainsworth was fined twenty five dollars and costs after being arraigned before Justice of the Peace. The brief court record notes the arraignment and penalty with no further details of the case.
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Frank Wood
Ainsworth
Justice of the
Explosions Rock Pueblo Ordnance Depot in 7-Hour Blast
The Pueblo Ordnance Depot in Colorado endured a seven hour series of artillery shell blasts starting last night. Col. Charles E. Keck reported the fire was localized and under control with no loss of life or injuries. An army spokesman attributed the explosions to a severe electrical storm and possible lightning. No casualties or building damages were reported as the area remained isolated.
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Colo
Charles E. Keck
Army Chief of Ordnance
Gen. Hughes
Washington, D. C
Ania
Fifth Army
Chicago
Charles H. Keck
Witth Army
Chengo
Jod
Keck
Democrats Open Attack on Dewey
Democratic leaders accuse Gov. Thomas E Dewey of New York of silence as the 80th Congress fails to pass an anti inflation plan. J Howard McGrath demands Dewey speak out on high prices while Truman critiques Congress and targets Republican leadership. The campaign ties the high price issue to the November presidential vote.
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Democratic Party
Svth Congress
Truman
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
GOP
Dewey
National Committee
J. Howard McGrath
Congress
U. S
Mel La Hese Case Noted in Local Judicial Update
A brief notice outlines use today to Ken Johns and Yaseen v Dorothy, with Berutes referenced as a related matter in the local court docket.
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Mel Lahese
Ken Johnses
Yaseen
Dorothy
Berutesumwa
Weather Outlook for Des Moines and Ta Ane
Mostly cloudy tonight with scattered showers. Tomorrow trends to partly cloudy and warmer in the west while the east remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Daytime high 70 to 75, tonight low 60 to 65. Washington reported a high of 76 and a low of 49 yesterday.
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Dis Moines
Fomiorro Nuent
Washington
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