Hungary and Bulgaria at Peace Conference Hearings
At the Paris peace conference Bulgaria and Hungary argued their cases. Bulgaria sought a corridor through Thrace to the Aegean and resisted Greek territorial demands. Hungary, represented by Prime Minister Janos Gyöngyösi, applied for UN membership and urged direct talks with Romania over Transylvania while warning that expelling the Hungarian minority from Czechoslovakia would create moral, political, and economic problems.
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Paris
James F. Byrnes
United States
Byrnes
Bulgaria
Hungary
Greece
Dmitri Manuilski
Ukraine
Balkans
Georgiev Kulichev
Grecian Thrace
Aegean
Janos Gyoengyocsi
United Nations Organization
Romania
Transylvania
Gyoengyoesi
Czechoslovakia
Friction in Iran Sparks Military Alerts and Jamboree Lineup
Iran says government troops in Kazvin and Azerbaijani forces near Zenjan are on alert amid a three month dispute. A U S military observer watches the tensions as a jamboree at Rock Island Armory features Ernest Tubb and the Texas Troubadours with WHRF Buddies and other performers on August 18 in two shows.
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Tfhran
Azerbaijan
Kazvin
Tehran
United States
Iran
Zazvin
Khorramdarah
Zenjan
Kaavin
WHRF
Ernest Tubb
Rock Island Armory
Tubb
Whrf-Mutual
Rod Brasfield
Jimmie
Leo Short
Zeb Turner
UN Headquarters Site narrowed to Westchester options
United Nations headquarters commission dropped Connecticut as a permanent site and recommended five locations all within Westchester County New York.
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New York
United Nations Headquarters Commission
Connecticut
World Organization
Westchester County
Funeral services for Mrs. W. FE. Frame at Ainsworth church
Funeral services for Mrs. W. FE. Frame were held in the Ainsworth Methodist church with Rev. O J Fix and Rev. E J Shook officiating. A mixed quartet provided music and many attended. Pallbearers included Richard Stephens Gene Stephens John Clegg Sam Stephens Clarence Richards and A E Sands. Burial followed at Elim Grove cemetery.
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W. FE. Frame
Ainsworth
O. J. Fix
E. J. Shook
Richard Stephens
Gene Stephens
John Clegg
Sam Stephens
Clarence Richards
A. E. Sands
Elim Grove Cemetery
September Jury List Announced for Washington County Court
The Washington County district court drew fifty jurors for the September term. Judge P. J. Siegers of Newton will preside as the term opens Monday, Sept. 16, with jurors reporting that afternoon. The cases likely include condemnation appeals tied to the Rock Island railroad cut off. Jurors include C Babcock, Nellie Balderson, Elizabeth Barker, Edward Blaster, K R Burham, Cy Bush, Warren Carris, Harry Chody, J W Cox, Martha Dautrement, Chas M Denison, Esther Dorrance, Sam Bush, Pearl Flenner, Mrs Ethel Flynn, Richard Flynn, Frank Fritz, Helen George, Harold Hagist, Fred Hawkins, Elmo Heitzman, Aleph Hites, K A Huber, Harley Kennedy, Harold Klopfenstein, Norma Lintz, L L Loveless, Dorothy Luckenbill, Gladys Maines, FP Miller, Elmer McArtor, Edwin McGee, Pernice Nichels, and others.
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Petit
Lion of Land
New Rock Island Railroad
Sheriff's
P. J. Siegers
Newton
Bh. C. Babcock
Nellie Balderson
Clay
Elizabeth Barker
KL. M Benson
Edward J. Blaster
K. R. Burham
Cy Bush
Warren Carris
Franklin den
Harry Chody
Kalona
J. W. Cox
Martha Dautrement
Iowa
Chas M. Denison
Esther Dorrance
Nira
Sam Bush
Wellman
Pearl Flenner
Ethel Flynn
Richard Flynn
Frank Fritz
Helen George
Oregon
Harold Hagist
Furt Hasty
Richmond
Fred Hawkins
Elmo Heitzman
Aleph Hites
West Chester
K. A. Huber
3Rd Ward
Harley Kennedy
Washington
Boost in coffee prices raises ceiling by up to 13 cents
The OPA increased retail coffee ceilings by 10 to 13 cents a pound effective immediately, tied to an 8.32 cent rise in dock prices in New York. The move follows ending an import subsidy and other import incentives. Roasted coffee products may lift prices by 10.25 cents, while existing stock must be sold at old ceilings.
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Washington
OPA
New York City
OVA
Davenport Reports First Polio Case In City
Davenport Iowa records the citys first polio case, a 10 year old girl identified by city physician Dr J H Sunderbruch, hospitalized in Scott County isolation. pools closed. Des Moines reports one polio death, Zelma Patterson 26, and four new state cases. year total 178 and monthly 106 with cases in Bremer Story Palo Alto and Howard counties.
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Davenport
Iowa
J. H. Sunderbruch
Scott County
Sunderbruch
Des Moines
Zelma Patterson
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Bremer County
Story
Palo Alto
Howard
Rededication to Peace urged in V J Day proclamation
Governor Robert D. Blue of Iowa calls on all residents to rededicate to freedom and democracy in commemoration of the war’s end first anniversary. He urges citizens to oppose totalitarianism and honor those who sacrificed, pledging daily efforts toward peace at home and abroad.
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Pes Moines
Robert D. Blue
Oaly
Towa
Washington
Truman
Berlin
Russia
Japan
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
Europe
United States
Local Names List of Iowa Figures in Segmented Row
A fragmented list presents multiple individuals with city or ward affiliations including Albert Novy Iowa Darrell Odfield Wellman Anna OLoughlin Cedar Two Charley Pieper Richmond 1 D Quinn 1st ward Ruth Ringheim 4th ward Oran Romine Seventy-Six two Donald Sheetz Franklin Cen ter Jean L Siegle 4th ward J H Seethout Butch Creek Robert Stephens Cedar Two irace Strickler Kalona R S Wartel 3rd ward Matt Wehr Dutch Creek Two Walt Wheatley 2nd ward
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Albert Novy
Iowa
Darrell O'dfield
Wellman
Anna O'Loughlin
Cedar
Charley Pieper
Richmond
D. Quinn
Ruth Ringheim
Oran Romine
Donald Sheetz
Franklin Cen
Robert Stephens
Cedar Two
Irace Strickler
Kalona
R. S. Wartel
Matt Wehr
Dutch Creek
Walt Wheatley
Disabled Veterans Meet Again Friday
An newly organized Disabled Veterans chapter will hold a Friday evening meeting at City Hall in the firemen’s room upstairs. Officers will be elected and regular meeting nights set. Plans include presenting the charter by State Commander Clyde P Welch. Members and eligible men urged to attend. Mrs Don Knight will be present to interview auxiliary interest and push charter submission.
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Te City Hall
Clyde P. Welch
Phillips
Muscatine
Don Knight
Warn Jerusalem Post Office Mined
A telephoned warning claimed the Jerusalem post office was mined triggering alarms and a rush of evacuees while authorities found no explosive. The incident echoes prior cycles of tension after the King David bombing and British measures in Palestine. The warning signals a renewed war of nerves amid Jewish refugee shipments to Cyprus.
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Jerusalem
Cyprus
Hint David
Caiter
Palestine
King Davie
Haifa
Horseshoe Sale Surges in 1943 Across Steelways
Steelways reports twenty million horseshoes sold in 1943 at an average price of 17.5 cents each. A Joliet Illinois factory accounted for more than 790 percent of all horseshoes produced, highlighting a dominant producer in wartime output.
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Steelways
Joliet
Ill
Japan One Year After Defeat Amid Occupation Rising Peace Hopes
A U P report from Wako and Tokyo outlines Japan one year after surrender under Allied occupation led by General MacArthur. It notes American dominance with British and Chinese troops, a cautious but growing push toward democratic reform, food relief, and emperor system support, while Japan struggles with inflation, imports, and damaged industry. The piece also covers talks of a near term peace treaty and potential three year troop withdrawals as Japan faces reconstruction and political shifts.
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Japan
United Kingdom
China
Douglas MacArthur
Hirohito
MacArthur
Iin
United States
Nomination Conceded to McCarthy
Wisconsin headlines declare Joseph R. McCarthy led Sen. Robert M. La Follette for the GOP nomination with 3,069 of 3,146 precincts reporting, while Gov. Walter S. Goodland outpolled Ralph M. Immel for governor. La Follette conceded defeat in Madison, expressing respect for the voters and gratitude for 21 years in the Senate.
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Milwaukee
U. S
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
McCarthy
LaFollette
Walter S. Goodland
Ralph M. Immel
la Follette
Goodland
Immel
Madison
Wis
Joseph McCarthy
Appleton
la Folette
United States Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
la Follettes
Pierce Appeal Denied by State Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court declined Frank Pierce of Marshalltown a stay of execution of a district ruling ordering him to turn over the League of Iowa Municipalities office and assets to Max Conrad of Burlington. Pierce, ex executive secretary, lost reelection to Conrad and planned further appeal though not yet filed. The league convention is set for Cedar Rapids August 20 and 21 with Pierce announcing candidacy.
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Ies Moines
T. G. Garfield
State Supreme Court
Frank Pierce
Marshalltown
Marshall County
League of Iowa
Max Conrad
Burlington
Pierce
The
Leasue
Conrad
B. F. Thomas
Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon Shrine of Americans Home of George Washington
Mount Vernon on the Potomac near Washington D C is described as the shrine of all Americans and the home of George Washington, noting its 1748 construction.
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Mount Vernon
George Washington
Potomac River
Washington, D.C
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