Miners Union Fined Three and a Half Million in Emergency Push
Oakland declares a state of emergency as a mass AFL strike halts transport and commerce. Mayor Beach gains extraordinary powers, police escort protests escalate, bay bridge traffic cripples, and several Alameda papers suspend publication amid the two day walkout affecting over 100 000 workers in a city of one million.
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Oakland
Cal
AFL
Herbert L. Beach
Beach
Alameda County
Bay Bridge
East Bay
San Francisco
Bay
Khans Department Store
Charles Hill
Berkeley
Kahn's
Contributions Raise 53.93 for Kenny Fund at Game
During the Washington basketball game last night spectators were asked by G. E. Mace to donate to the Kenny fund for infantile paralysis. The total offerings reached 53.93, tossed from bleachers and balconies and swept up. Treasurer Frank L. Kos notes contributions should continue this week.
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Washington
G. E. Mace
Tom Duncan
Frank L. Kos
Newton Services At Columbus Jct
Funeral services for Mrs. Webster Newton 75 will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday at Richie funeral home Columbus Junction. Rev J B P pool will conduct the service with burial in Conesville cemetery. She died yesterday afternoon after a weeklong illness at her son Philips Newton’s home in Columbus Junction. She was born September 10 1871 in Maiden Rock Wisconsin and married Webster Newton June 2 1889. Surviving: two sons Walter C. Newton of Muscatine and Philips, five grandchildren, brothers William Smith Chadron Nebraska and Arthur Smith Enid Oklahoma.
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Columbus Junction
Webster Newton
Richie
J. B. Poolevy
Methodist Church
Conesville Cemetery
Maiden Rock
Wisc
James Smith
Walter C. Newton
Muscatine
Philip
William Smith
Chadron
Nebr
Arthur Smith
Enid
Okla
Industrial Plants to Shut Down Amid Rail Embargo
Chicago area plants face gradual shutdowns within days as the federal freight embargo aims to conserve dwindling coal. Rail schedules are cut 25 percent, suburban service trimmed, and freight movement limited, forcing layoffs and potential plant closures while retailers rely on inventories.
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Chicago
Chicago Area
Chicago Association of Commerce
Midwest Railroad
Eastern Systems
Midwest
Leverett S. Lyon
James S. Knowlson
Island Steel Company
Illinois Central System
Chicago Northwestern
Burlington
Frank Purse
Motor Carrier Division
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Offer To Return Land To Fort Berthold Indians
The federal government proposes 145000 acres of new land in Oliver and Mercer counties North Dakota as compensation for flooded Fort Berthold reservation lands due to the Garrison dam and reservoir. Secretaries Patterson and Krug announced the offer with a deadline set by Congress for January 1 1947 and a December 16 delegation visit to Washington to decide.
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Fort Berthold Reservation
North Dakota
Garrison Dam
Oliver and
Mercer Counties
N. D
Missouri River
Congress
Washington
Iowa Retail Buying Remains Heavy in Third Quarter
Iowa sales tax receipts for July through September rose by 8,974,801.20 over the previous quarter, a record in the third quarter with a retail business volume about 447,740,050. The Iowa Tax Commission noted a continuing trend toward higher returns and projected the final quarter would surpass 9,000,000 in revenue.
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M. L. Abrahamson
Iowa
Abrahamson
Legion Fish Fry Draws About 175 Members
About 175 Legion members attended last night’s fish fry in the city hall Legion rooms where over 300 pounds of Canadian wall-eyed pike with trimmings were served. Fred Downing chaired the event with the Legion Auxiliary under Mrs. Howard Miller. boxing matches followed by Chuck Hotle featured Johnny Schmidt, Dick Wallace, Wayne Owen, Roger Wagner, Larry Thornton, and Gene Williams, plus bowling and other entertainment.
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City Hall Legion Rooms
Fred Downing
The
Legion Auxiliary
Lilet
Howard Miller
Legionaires
Chuck Hotle
Legion Sports Eommittee
Johnny Schmidt
Dick Wallace
Wayne Owen
Roger Wagner
Larry Thornton
Gene Williams
Club Appreciates Shower Response
Mrs. Glenn Thompson president of the Vanvy Hill club says the group organized a shower for the Robert Gray family after their farm home was burned. Cash donations totaled 117 dollars with many gifts including canned fruit bedding furniture rugs and more. Gifts came from Washington and across the county. The Grays move into a new home on North Seventh Avenue. thanks are extended to S. W. Easter who coordinated donations.
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Glenn Thompson
Vansy Hill Club
Robert Gray
Gray
Democrats in Iowa spent 120832 in two years period
Records from the Secretary of State show the Iowa Democratic party spent 120832 during the two year period ended November 14. The bi annual report filed by state chairman Jake More lists total receipts at 122691, with 1301 used to cover a deficit and 46722 for 1946 campaign expenses.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Secretary of State
Democratic Party
Jake More
National Committee
Robert D. Blue
State Committee
Parsons College President Resigns After Six-Year Plan
Parsons College in Fairfield Iowa reports the board accepted the resignation of Dr Herbert C Mayer who has led the school since 1941. He will finish the year, stay on advisory to aid in selecting a successor, and with this move he steps down as the 138th president. Mayer recently became chairman of Christian education for the Iowa state council of churches.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Parsons College
Herbert C. Mayer
Br. Mayer
Mayer
Parsons
Christian Education
Iowa State Council of Churches
Russia abandons veto stance in disarmament push
In New York the Soviet Union signaled a policy shift by backing a UN plan to draft a resolution on armament reduction and banning atomic warfare. Molotov stated Russia would not block discussions but would veto execution unless a agreed plan is in place, hinting at Kremlin directions influencing the timing.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Russia
United Nations
V. M. Molotev
UN General Assembly
Molotov
Dog Awarded to Plaintiff by Jury in Coondog Case
The district court quickly ended the dox case as the plaintiff’s attorney moved for a verdict. Judge Beehly directed a verdict for the plaintiff, confirming ownership and immediate possession of the coon hound valued at 100 dollars. Rhodes had bought the dog from another party and refused to surrender it. The Schmitt vs Milwaukee Railroad case settled, and jurors were dismissed until next Monday for other trials.
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Frank Beehly
Helen Klepfer
Glenn Dickinson
Ivan Rhodes
Dickinson
Rhodes
Schmitt
Milwaukee Railroad
Forum on State Game Laws Set in Des Moines
A public forum at the Isaac Walton league clubhouse Des Moines on December 11 will discuss re codification of fish and game laws a pollution bill county parks bills license increases and revenue from trappers among about 50 items for Iowa sportsmen with G L Ziemer presiding and 225 Isaac Walton leagues invited.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Isaac Walton League
State Conservation Commission
Isaac Walton Leagues
A.mu
G. L. Ziemer
Conservation Commission
Iowa corn harvest nears completion with 75 percent cut
Des Moines reports show 75 percent of Iowa’s corn harvested by end of November. Only 2.75 million acres remain unpicked as weather delays continue. Moisture content averaged higher than the 10 year mean, while average weight per bushel stayed near trend.
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Des Moines
Iowa
FiCmaNe
Bes Moines
Lowa
State Department of Agriculture
U. S. Weather Bureau
Iowa Republicans Report Campaign Spending Totals
Willis B. York, state GOP chairman, said the party spent 773226.40 during the general election through Nov 15 1946 with receipts totaling 79208.44 and a remaining balance of 1982.24. Major outlays included 32030.61 for advertising and radio time and 10000 to the national committee.
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Des Moines
Willis B. York
GOP
Secretary of State
York
Republican State Club
Railroads In Use Build Up To About 100 Miles Welded
A report notes roughly 100 miles of welded rail systems are now in use across the United States. The development signals a shift toward more durable, high speed track installations and may influence future railroad construction standards nationwide.
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United States
Highway Board Seeks 7 Million For Next Two Budgets
The Iowa state highway commission asked for 7 354 605 dollars annually for the next two fiscal years in budget hearings. They proposed 11 772 605 for engineering inspection and administration and 5 582 000 for maintenance of primary roads.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Highway Commission
Commisson
Robert D Blue
Fred Porter
Governor Blue Files Reelection Campaign Expenses
Des Moines report shows Gov. Robert Blue listing reelection campaign costs at 5383 dollars. He reported expenses in his successful bid and filed the expense account with the secretary of state.
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Des Moines
Robert Blue
Secretary of State
Goveror
Court Fines John Lewis for Contempt in Coal Strike
Judge Ane Goldsborough fined the United Mine Workers and John L. Lewis for refusing to call off the national coal strike. The judge described the strike as an evil and monstrous thing in a stormy exchange with Lewis. The UMW was hit with a 3.5 million dollar penalty and Lewis with a 10 thousand dollar fine.
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Washington
Jadge
Ane Goldsborough
United Mine Workers
Carl
Goldsborough
Lewis
Santa Claus Show Delights Large Central Park Crowd
Hundreds of children and adults gathered at the northeast corner of Central Park for a Jay Gould Christmas troupe performance. The event featured a wheeled sleigh pulled by a horned “reindeer,” a high school band, trained dogs and ponies, and distribution of crackerjack boxes.
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Central Park
Santa Claus
Santa
Jay Gould
Fred Downing
Chamber of Commerce
Savings Bonds Urged for Christmas Gifts in Iowa Campaign
Des Moines December 4 The Armistice Day thrift drive ends December 7 and pushes United States savings bonds as ideal Christmas gifts. Iowa director Roger F. Warin says bonds gain value over time and will likely be bought to reach a 21 million dollar state goal, with many employers planning to give bonds as year end bonuses.
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Des Moines
United States Savings
United States
Roger F. Warin
Iowa
Savings Bonds Division
Treasury Department
Warin
Federal Reserve Bank
Campaign Records Note GOP State Center Spending
The report shows no contributions but $250 saved for the Republican State Central Committee which funded radio talks and advertising. It also lists $123 in automobile expenses and $3210 in hotel bills tied to the campaign.
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Republican State Central Committee
Plue
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Jim Moran
King of
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Robert P Patterson
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