Secret Oral Agreement on Russia Reported in London
Labor MP Kenani Zilliacus said Anglo American military staffs reportedly reached an oral accord on a 10 year joint defense plan against Russia. Government sources confirmed ongoing coordination talks but denied fixed decisions. no navy or air force talks noted. The alleged points include standardization of weapons and training, officer exchanges, and intelligence pooling.
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London
Russia
Kenui Zilliacus
House of Commons
Zilliacus
United States
Krug Seeks Gas Pipelines to Ease Coal Shortage
Secretary of Interior J A Krug told the House surplus property committee that idle lines will soon transport 40 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from the Southwest to the Midwest and East. He said arrangements are being made to use large and small pipelines to relieve the coal shortage.
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Washington
Secretary of Interior
J. A Krug
Krug
House
Middlewest
Indiana Man Is World Corn King
Newton L. Halterman of Rushville Indiana was named World corn king at the International Grain and Hay show in Chicago. Thomas E. Fischer of Shelbyville Indiana won world corn prince. Halterman’s yellow dent 844-D corn aided his win. E W Doubet of Hanna City Illinois took reserve senior honors with a yellow dent hybrid. Fischer, a 4 H member, exhibited 844 D corn. Eugene Montgomery of Oskaloosa Iowa won junior reserve with a Krisor K Q type corn.
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Newton L. Halterman
Rushville
Ind
Thomas E. Fischer
Shelbyville
Halterman
E.W. Doubet
Hanna City
Fischer
Eugene Montgomery
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Negro Testifies Against Senator Bilbo in Jackson Hearing
Etoy Fletcher, a young Negro war veteran, testified before a five man senate campaign committee that he was beaten by white men for attempting to register to vote in the Mississippi primary last summer. He did not directly connect Senator Theodore G. Bilbo with the beating. Earlier witnesses, T. B. Wilson and Percy Green, testified Bilbo’s speeches aggravated white supremacy and reduced Negro registration and voting. A stray note about lizards shedding tails ends the text.
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Jackson
Miss
Etoy Fletcher
Senate
Mississippi
Fletcher
Chary
Theodore G. Bilbo
Bilbo
T. B. Wilson
Jackson Realtor
Percy Green
Coldest Weather Of Season Grips Iowa And Midwest
The coldest weather of the season hit Iowa with subzero readings across many cities including Mason City at two above zero and Cedar Rapids at four above. The Weather Bureau predicted a warming trend tonight into tomorrow with light rain or snow in the north and west. A broader cold snap moved across the eastern half of the country with up to 30 degree drops in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, while Texas frost was noted and the Pacific Coast saw rising temperatures. International Falls reported 13 below zero, Park Falls 12 below, as frigid conditions persisted in the snowbound North.
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DHS
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Spencer
Atlantic
Ames
Lanoni
Waterloo
Charles City
Des Moines
United Press
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Missouri Valley
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
International Falls
Minn
Park Falls
Wis
McBee Elected Ministers Head in Washington Meeting
At a morning gathering of Washington pastors Rev Basil McBee of the Associate Presbyterian church was elected president of the ministerial association. Dr Fred Miller of the Methodist church was chosen vice president and Rev Walter Smith of the same church was named secretary and treasurer. New officers assume duties January 1. Rev Tom Polk of the Christian church noted in attendance.
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Washington
Basil McBee
Associate Presbyterian Church
Fred Miller
The
Methodist Church
Walter Smith
Tom Polk
Christian
Roof Fire On West Second Street Burns Few Shingles
Firefighters responded to a Sunday morning chimney spark at the Mrs. Harry Ferguson home on West Second Street. The blaze burned only a small number of shingles before the fire was extinguished with a minimal water use.
Large Demand for Auto License Plates
A large demand for 1984 automobile license plates arose at the county treasurer’s office this morning with about 150 sold by noon. Plates are not yet issued due to pending supply. recipients will receive them when they arrive. Early buyers included Lawrence W. Foster and Raymond Rich, who claimed the first numbers at the courthouse.
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Lawrence W. Foster
Washngton
Court House
W. E. Howell
Foster
Raymond Rich
Eli Knepp
Washington
Wayland
J. J. Rich
Crawfordsville
Cy Bush
Knepp
Paul F. Mayer
Matt Wehr
Child Killed in Carroll Traffic Collision
Michael Sellen aged five was struck and killed when he ran in front of a car driven by Melvin Busche in Carroll Iowa. The death marked Carroll county’s seventh traffic fatality of the year.
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Carroll
Iowa
Michael Sellen
Melvin Busche
Carroll County
Presbyterian church names officers in annual meeting
The church has been president and Dr. George Kerr of the United Presbyterian church secretary treasurer.
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George Kerr
The
United Presbyterian Church
Three People Injured in Havre Intersection Crash
A car driven by D C Schantz of Crawfordsville and a Harvey Dahl owned Groves and Sons truck collided at a county road intersection east of Havre Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Schantz and Mr Dahl were taken to the county hospital with non serious injuries. Dahl had a wrench neck Mrs Schantz a bad head gash and bruises and Mr Schantz bruises and lacerations. Gas cans were thrown from the truck.
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Groves & Sons Company
Harvey Dahl
Havre
Mrs. Schantz
Mr .Dahl
Dahl
Mr. Schantz
Schantz
Trial over Blue Tick dog ownership in Washington court
Glenn Dickinson sues Ivan Rhodes claiming his Blue Tick hound, about 49 pounds and valued at $100, was stolen and remains with Rhodes. Rhodes says he bought the dog and seeks dismissal of replevin. Jury selection underway at Washington county court house this afternoon. Baldridge Bailey represent plaintiff and L J Kehoe defends.
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Washington County Court House
Glenn Dickinson
Ivan Rhodes
Rhodes
Baldrige & Bailey
L. J. Kehoe
Economists Forecast U S Mild Low Mood Not Major Depression
A United Press poll of 14 leading economists finds 13 expect a minor downturn ahead with only one predicting hard times like the 1930s. Most foresee 1947 to 1950 timing for any downturn and note possible short term progress after a minor dip.
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U. S
United States
United Press
Anothe
Roger W. Bawson
Melchair Palyi
The
Central Life Insurance Co
Chicago
County Legion Meet at Ka lona to be Held Thursday
Washington county American Legion holds a meeting Thursday evening December 5 at Ka lona with a brief program. All county posts are urged to attend. County Legion meetings occur every two months and this session is for men only. Auxiliary members are not included.
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Washington County American Legion
Kalona
County Legion
Past Masters Night at Masonic Temple With Oyster Supper
Wednesday evening will feature past masters night at the Masonic temple. The third degree work will be performed by lodge past masters, followed by an oyster supper in the lodge room.
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Masonic Temple
Five Properties Sold in Delinquent Tax Sale
Five pieces of property were sold at the delinquent tax sale conducted by the county treasurer this morning for a total of 41.99 dollars. Three parcels were to have been bid in by the county but since other bidders won, the county cannot acquire them. The sale is adjourned until January 27, eight weeks from today, when remaining properties on the list will be offered.
Only 6 Youths of 18 Register in Month
November registration in Washington county was unusually small with only six youths turning 18 and registering. Draft officials wonder if others who became 18 last month neglected to register. Those who did register include Richard Dennis Young, Edward Dale Engle, Theodore Maurice Griffith, Charles William Twinar, Robert Erwin Blanchard, and James Fay Rugg.
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Washington County
Richard Dennis Young
S&s. Ave. C
Washington
Edward Dale Engle
Keota
Theodore Maurice Griffith
West Chester
Charles William Twinar
Crawfordsville
Santa Claus in Town Tomorrow Parade and Speech Planned
The Washington Chamber of Commerce brings Santa Claus to town with a parade led by the Washington high school band and a downtown speech from a special platform. Schools will dismiss at three to greet Santa. A Jay Gould St Nicholas Holiday Festival troupe clown policeman will direct traffic and entertain crowds. Trained dogs and other acts are set for the downtown show with treats for children.
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Santa Claus
Washington
Chamber of Commercce
O. E. Schmitt
Chamber
W. A. Irbe
Santa
Santa Clas
Washington High School
Government economist testifies on coal strike impact
Washington reports economist Dr. Philip Hausser testified that a 60 day labor stoppage would cause unemployment for about 600,000 workers. The remarks came during John L. Lewis contempt trial as Judge T Alan Goldsborough considers a ruling on Lewis's alleged contempt for not suspending the national coal strike.
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Washington
Philip Hausser
Secretary of Commerce
John L. Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lewis
Government lawyers use UMW words in Lewis strike trial
In Washington the government cites the United Mine Workers in a contempt case over the 400000 soft coal miners strike. Exhibits include a Lewis stance aligning with a government brief saying contract terms were for government operation. Trial momentum hints at an accelerated verdict with no truce prospects.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Monroe to Operate Taxi Service Here
The Bee Line Taxi service becomes separate from Bee Line Transit effective today. Bee Line Bus depot stays at 107 West Second Street with the same Washington route and new phone 616. Fred Monroe will run the new Bee Line taxi terminal at the Sinclair station on North Marion and West Third with 24 hour service and three cabs.
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Bee Line Taxi Service
Bee Line Transit Company
West Second Street
N c
Bee Line
Washington
Albert Stanley
Fred Monroe
Bee Line Conpany
Bee Teine
Sinclair
North Marion Avenue
West Third Street
Monroe
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Leslie Groves
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New York
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Bureau of Agricultural Economies
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University of California
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Emory University
Atlanta
E. T. Grether
School of Business Administration
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