Situation in Palestine Moves Toward Crisis
Britain mobilizes land air and sea forces to halt Jewish refugee ships heading to Palestine. United States joins Britain in sealing refugee routes as diplomacy runs high. British ships and aircraft patrol the eastern Mediterranean in peacetime strength to clear sea lanes and press toward Russian ports. PMID: - This is a compact summary focusing on the main actions and diplomatic efforts shaping the crisis.
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Palestine
Britain
Europe
United States
Germany
Mediterranean
Jerusalem
Truman Signs Terminal Leave Pay Bill for GIs
President Truman signed the terminal leave pay measure totaling 2 431 708 000 in bonds and cash for about 16 million World War II GIs. The funds are in the final deficiency appropriation bill. authorization remains to be signed. Those with 50 or less receive cash. over 50 receive 50 in cash and the rest in five year bonds at two and one half percent.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Owever
Baldwin begins 55 day jail term for illegal fishing
Keokuk Iowa August 9 Alfred Baldwin was fined and jailed after being found guilty on three counts of illegal fishing. He started a 55 day sentence for snagging fish below the Keokuk dam and other violations.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Alfred Baldwin
Justice of the Peace
Baldwin
Keokuk Dam
Truman Signs Pension Increases for Veterans
President Truman approved two bills to raise veteran pension benefits by about $390 million over the next year. The measures boost pensions for World War I and II veterans and their dependents, and guarantee full pension or retirement payments for hospitalized veterans without dependents. Currently, hospitalized veterans with service-connected disabilities receive $20 monthly, while non-service connected cases get $8.
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Washington, Aug. T
Truman
Refuse to Raise Price Waterloo Iowa
A brief item from Waterloo Iowa notes discussions on price changes, mentioning reconversion and potential policy steps. The report signals a stance against increasing prices amid broader economic considerations.
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Waterloo
Iowa
U.R
Rolla Gallagher Dies in Davenport
Rolla Gallagher 52 of Davenport and former Washington resident died at home last evening after a heart attack. He had long heart trouble. Funeral arrangements not announced. His wife Lillian Greiner survives with sons James William and Robert and daughters Betty Barbara and a son at home. Three stepdaughters reside in Washington Des Moines and Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Rolla Gallagher
Davenport
Washington
Lillian Greiner
James
William
Betty
Barbara
Robert
Carson
Geralding Jewell
Des Moines
Dorothy Matier
Grand Rapids
Mich
Des Moines Lawyer C. D. Royal Dies From Injury
Funeral services are set for Des Moines attorney C. D. Royal 61 who died in Iowa City hospital from injuries after a car crash on the Marengo guard rail incident. His wife was injured and hospitalized. Royal leaves four children. He was a lifelong Democrat and a 1932 district judge candidate.
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Moines
C. D. Royal
Des Moines
Iowa City
Royal
Marengo
IowWa City
Burglars Loot Cedar Rapids Chevrolet Agency Safe
Glen Fletcher told police burglars broke into the Cedar Rapids Chevrolet Co. agency during the night and rifled the safe containing 340 dollars. Thieves borrowed tools from the company’s parts department to crack the safe.
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Cedar Rapids
Glen Fletcher
Chevrolet Co
Paris
Funeral services for Frank T. Haney held yesterday
Funeral services for Frank T. Haney were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Dr. Fred Miller in charge and a vocal solo by Mrs. Ira Morrison. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery with pallbearers L. E. Dunlap C. W. Tucker John Pehler Cleo Shockey Leo Wolfe and Guy Evans.
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Frank Haney
Frank T. Haney
Sherman
Fred Miller
Ira Morrison
Woodlawn Cemetery
L. E. Dunlap
C. W. Tucker
John Pehler
Cleo Shockey
Leo Wolfe
Guy Evans
Barbers Union Votes Not to Raise Haircut Price
Union barbers vote not to raise the current 75 cent haircut price to one dollar. Union spokesman says now is not the time to initiate a price increase.
Big Crowd At Legion Meet Near Brighton News
A large turnout at the Washington county Legion meeting and fish fry at Wes-Yoy farm near Brighton yesterday drew 250 to 300 men from several county sections. Hundreds of pounds of catfish fed the crowd cooked in a corn crib kitchen run by Brighton Legion members. A business meeting could not be held. county Legion officer elections were postponed to the October meeting in Crawfordsville.
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Washington County
Brighton
Legion
Brighton Legion Post
Crawfordsville
Boy Hurt by Rifle Bullet on Hunting Trip Near Crooked Creek
A 22 caliber rifle owned by Robert Narcy discharged during a hunting outing near Crooked Creek. It struck Philip Dusenbery in the leg, as he rode with his parents. X rays show the bullet remains lodged. outcome depends on whether bone or flesh is damaged.
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Robert Narcy
Philip Dusenbery
Burlington Hit By Strong Wind Surge
Severe wind storms swept eastern Iowa with Burlington taking the hardest hit as winds reached 73 mph. The storm caused widespread property and crop damage while only .69 inch of rain fell in Burlington. Charles City Davenport Mason City and other areas reported significant rainfall and downed electric lines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Burlington
Charles City
Davenport
Mason City
Executor Named in Sherman Will Typo Correction
A Journal correction clarifies that Roger S. Sherman was named executor of Elizabeth Sherman’s estate, not Robert Sherman, with the bequests statement error described as a typographical terror in yesterday’s report.
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Roger S. Sherman
Elizabeth Sherman
Robert Sherman
Sherman
Edith Margarita Zaring Rites Held After Polio Death
Funeral services are set for Edith Margarita Zaring, who died in Deerwood Minnesota, after polio. The L A Jones funeral home will host Sunday services at 2 30 with Dr Fred K E Miller presiding. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery beside a baby brother. She was born January 11 1931 in Kankakee Illinois and spent much time in Kankakee. She was active in church and Rainbow Girls and praised for musical and artistic talents. She is survived by her parents a brother Dr Frank Zaring of Kankakee a brother John Zaring a sister Merrie and her grandfather J Bovee of Washington plus several aunts and uncles.
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Edith Margarita Zaring
Deerwood
Minn
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Fred KE. Miller
Elm Grave Cemetery
Senn
Edith
Bovee) Zaring
Kankakee
U. S
Washington
Methodist Church
Rainbow Girls
Frank Zaring
John Zaring
Merrie
J. &. Bovee
Boy Hides Four Days After Losing Five Dollars
Litchfield Connecticut August 9 11 year old John Shaggy fled into the woods after losing five dollars his mother gave for groceries He surrendered four days later to a local man known for his persuasive talking and help in resolving the matter
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Litchfield
Conn
U.P
John Shaggy
Here
Leave Pay Procedure For Former Enlisted Service Members
Washington Aug 9 The navy and treasury departments outline steps for former enlisted personnel to obtain terminal leave pay under the new law. Obtain claim form from post office fill it out and have statements sworn before a notary. Mail form with discharge papers to paying officer who will certify and return documents. Payments come as bonds or checks and mature in five years with 2.45% interest bonds non negotiable but usable to pay life insurance premiums. Claims must be filed by Sept 1 1947.
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Washington
Navy
Treasury Departments
Tramat
Clainmant
Ihe
Zfoverntment
National Service Life
Wind gust drives chair from window kills passerby
In St Louis on August 9 a strong gust propelled a chair out of a third floor window. A bystander was killed and police noted a pair of women's slacks attached to the chair by suspenders acted as a sail.
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ST. Louis
U.P
State Police Probe After Boy Confesses Hunger Shame
A boy told state police he survived by eating berries and wild fruits saying he was ashamed. Authorities are reviewing his statements and circumstances surrounding his hardship.
Urges Increasing Salvage of Fats and Oils in State
Des Moines reports Iowa must boost household salvage of waste fats to aid famine relief and industrial needs. Al Loveland, head of the Iowa Production and Marketing Administration, ties fats salvage to more edible shipments and by products like glycerine and soap essential for rubber, fabrics, paints and medicines.
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Des Moines
al Loveland
Iowa Production and Marketing Administration
Loveland
United States
Department of Agriculture
AAA
Record Corn and Wheat Crop Forecasts in 1946
The Agriculture Department forecast a record corn crop of 1,496,826,000 bushels and a wheat crop of 1,160,566,000 bushels for 1946, comparing with July estimates and prior all-time highs. Iowa’s crop service put the 1946 corn at 673,518,000 bushels, an all-time high for yield per acre and total production.
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Crop Reporting Board
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Rainfall Totals 14-Inch Night Boosts August Precip
Rain last night added 0.14 inches to August totals, bringing the month’s rainfall to about 2.2 inches. The steady drizzle continued through the evening, shaping the week’s weather outlook for the region.
More Livestock For 4 H Club Fair Than Last Year
Leo Sturgeon county extension director says the 4 H club fair August 19 20 21 will exceed last year with about 55 baby beeves 18 market hog litters 18 pure bred litters 15 dairy heifers 10 colts and a few lambs. About 100 boys and girls will exhibit animals for awards. Livestock show set at the armory with girls exhibits in a large tent west of the armory. Judging starts August 21 after openings on August 19.
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Leo Sturgeon
Indica
Armory
Ruth Foster
County Home Economist
Knotek Brothers
Holbert
J. c. Holbert
Washington
Bill Litwiller
Wellman
Martin Brophy O’ Riverside
Charles Twinam
Crawfordsville
Carl Yoder
Ames
Molotov’s Loose Talk Sparks Clash At Paris Conference
At the Paris conference Byrnes denounced Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov for “loose and wicked talk” on world war preparations. The rules panel backed a two tier vote plan after a 15 to 4 adoption with Russia opposed. Russia, joined by Ukraine, White Russia, Poland, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, pressed for paragraph by paragraph votes and rejected broader majority rules.
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James F. Byrnes
Rules Committee of 21 Nations
Paris
Soviet Union
Byrnes
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Rules
Ukraine
Poland
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Boy dies after highway crash en route to hospital
Nathan Sanderson of Hillsboro died on the way to a Mount Pleasant hospital after a highway accident. He reportedly leaped toward a truck when it was struck by a car driven by his uncle near Attica.
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Mount Pleasant
Nathan Sanderson
Hillsboro
Attica
Wapello Pastor In Park Sunday
Reverend R John Bloomquist of the Wapello Presbyterian Church will preach at a union service in Central Park on Sunday evening with Rev Trevelyn White coordinating. If weather prevents park services the service moves to the Baptist church.
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Legion Meet
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Zaring
U.S
Community Information Core
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Axtell
Enos A. Axtell
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Roger Claughter
Kansas City
Garrson
George Meader
Mead Committee
Mary Harmer
James M. Mead
N. Y
Garrson Munitions Combine
Meader
Garsson ‘Empire
Committee
War Department
International Soundphoto
Agriculture Department
America
Council of Ministers
Rules Commission
Wapello
Park
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