Critics and trade talks span politics and Tibetans
The piece warns that criticism safeguards government accountability while praising a Christian Science Monitor portrait of Tibetan officials visiting the U.S. They discuss Tibetan traders, yak tails for rope, and a long mule journey. A second note critiques Truman price freezes and inflation policy, arguing subsidies and wage costs shape prices.
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Christian Science Monitor
America
Tibet
Khenchung Changkyim
Tsepon Shakabpa
Kuladarna Ratna
Linda Surkhang
Rimshi Pangdatshang
Committee of 13 debunks superstition with humor in New York exhibit
The Committee of 13 led by Nick Matsoukas launches a public exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York to debunk superstitions. It contrasts old beliefs with research showing anti preju dicial thinking, costs of fortune telling, and myths about race and intelligence, while urging critical thinking and cultural mixing.
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Matsoukas
Sec
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Committee of 13
Hitler
United States
Electrified Minnow Bucket Keeps Bait Alive On Trips
A minnow bucket is electrified to keep bait alive during long fishing trips. A six volt motor powers an oxygen water mix, and the tiny motor runs off a car battery to sustain minnows.
Braves Increase League Lead to Four Full Games
Lefty Warren Spahn pitched a 2 to 1 win over the Dodgers as the Braves widened their NL lead to four games. Vic Lombardi won for the Phillies, while the Indians routed the Browns 26 to 3 before an A L doubleheader split. Yankees and Red Sox suffered rainouts with no other games on schedule.
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Braves
New York
Warren Spahn
Omsk
Siberia
Boston Braves
Spahn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston
Gene Bearden
Joe Ostrowski
Indians
Dick Kokos
Edward Pellagrini
Sam Zoldak
Yankees
Red Sox
Unique Washington animal exhibit showcases 200+ specimens
A flameproof tent near the post office hosts a weekend exhibit of live animals, birds, and reptiles. It features the world smallest cow, raccoons, alligators, giant South Pacific creatures, ocean swimming jungle rats, a hay eating guanaco, and a nameless creature found near New London Iowa. Open Friday and Saturday noon to 10 pm. no tickets or admission. Bring the children.
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Robert L. Ripley
Florida Everglades
South Pacific
Iowa
New London
Prairie Flower Rural ISD to Sell $35,000 Bonds August 25 1948
The Prairie Flower Rural Independent School District in Washington County Iowa will offer for sale 35000 in school building bonds on August 25 1948 at 4 PM in the district school house. Bonds bear up to 3 percent interest dated September 1 1948 with principal and semi annual interest payable to the school treasurer. Bonds mature 2000 on November 1 1949 through 195x and 3000 on November 1 1954 through 1963. Bids may be rejected. Secretary Myra Crawford signs.
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Washington County
Iowa
Histuric
Prairie Flower
Cedar and
Jackson
Washington
Old Timers Ready for Marines in Greenfield Softball Night
Former local softball stars gathered at Greenfield for a doubleheader against the Marines and Bremer’s from Iowa City. The Marines, led by manager Lawrence Libe, planned lineup changes to even the odds, while the oldsters predicted a high scoring night despite opposition from some league teams.
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Greenfield
Marines
Washington
Bremer
Iowa City
Stewart & Crane
WY. F. W
Armory Field
Lawrence Libe
Oldsters
Washington Girls Rally to Beat Wapello 6 2 in Ninth
Washington scores six runs in the ninth inning to overcome Wapello 6 2. Marie Blattner and Gresham spark a pitchers duel until Washington breaks through with a late rally led by Eleanor Pease fielding and base throws.
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Washington Girls
Washington
Marie Blattner
Gresham
Wapello
Eleanor Pease
1.8 U Defeats Indian Creek 9 8 In Slugfest Picked At Green Field
Two Washington teams played at Green Field last night. 1.8 U defeated Indian Creek 9 to 8 in a back and forth opener with lead changes in the second to last innings. V F W beat Riverside 9 to 7 in the nightcap as Washington power hitting secured the win. The opener featured five runs in the second inning and a late Indian Creek push before Washington steadied. Knight led the Vet crew with a key fourth inning home run and solid fielding as Riverside rallied but fell short in the nightcap.
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Indian Creek
V.ef.w
Riverside
Washington
L.A
Dewis
Marshall
Red Caps
Booy
Green
S.A
Randall
I.S.A
Anderson
W.E.W
Vets
Mike Lee
Knight
Dawson
Orr
Arraignment for Iowa school thefts of three men
Three men were arraigned before Justice George Lawrence on thefts from rural schools and homes in east central Iowa. William Meaker 17 and Melvin Simmons 22 of Tipton held on 2000 dollar bonds for breaking and entering while Robert Witcher 32 of Rock Island Ill held on 500 dollar bond for trespass by carrying away. Sheriff Henry Fichhorn said the trio were arrested Friday as they removed a hearing from an old rock crusher near Olin and admitted breaking into schoolhouses to steal stove parts and pumps for scrap iron. They waived preliminary hearing and will appear in District Court.
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Anamosa
Justice of the Peace
George Lawrence
Iowa
William Meaker
Melvin Simmons
Tipton
Robert Witcher
Rock Island
Jones County
Henry Fichhorn
Olin
Old-Timers Face Marines All-Stars in Iowa City Softball Clash
A trio of teams meets in a softball doubleheader in Iowa City with the Old-Timers taking on the Marines All-Stars and Bremer's. The event highlights veteran players and local club action.
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Old-Timers
Marines All-Stars
Bremer’s of
Iowa City
Des Moines Couple Questioned Over Slaying
Police questioned a Black man and woman about the fatal stabbing of Grant Barber in Des Moines. The two suspects, Tom Smith, 445, a former Texas convict, and Mrs Julia Adams, 48, argued for 30 minutes after the incident over who should call an ambulance.
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Des Moines
Grant Barber
Tom Smith
Texas
Julia Adams
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