Two 17 and 15 Year Olds Sentenced in Gas Pipe Slaying
Harry Walker aged 17 and Guy Ram Jr aged 15 of Pleasantville were sentenced to 40 years in Fort Madison for the murder of Owen Shadle 70 a Pleasantville merchant and banker. They pleaded guilty to second degree murder after the November 21 slaying. Judge W S Cooper condemned the youths and blamed local conditions and parents for the crime.
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Knoxville
Harry Walker
Guy Ram =, Jr
Pleasantvile
Fort Madison
Owen Shadle
Pleasantville
Shadle
W.S. Cooper
Winterset
Brothers coach against brother as Maquoketa and Lenox meet
Maquoketa junior college and Lenox junior college clash on Lenox's floor at Hopkinton tonight. George Starcevich coaches Lenox with his brother Matt steering Maquoketa. Both alumni of Coe College, 1949 and 1938 respectively. Five siblings will be present with Milt attending Coe and planning to cheer for both teams.
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Cedar Rapids
Maquokela
Soldier receives order to report for duty on furlough
Pvt Ned Free arrived on furlough from an Alaska army base expecting to spend Christmas with family. A telegram awaited him directing his immediate return to duty.
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Spencer—Pvt
Ned Free
Alaska
Dubuque Twins Enlist in Navy Service
Dubuque twins Philip and Frank Cross, both 20, have enlisted in the navy. They are sons of a local Dubuque laborer and are identical in appearance, requiring tagging by recruiting officers to tell them apart.
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Dubuque
Philip
Frank Cross
Navy
Judge Rules Dougherty Case Against Conrad in Attachments Ruling
Judge J G Patterson of Oskaloosa ruled in the Dougherty versus Conrad and Oliver Farm Implement Co case that Conrad owes Dougherty 580 dollars plus interest from April 28 and costs. The court released all attached property except two specified farming implements and ordered sheriff delivery to the company. Pending decision on Brinton versus Washington County Hospital Board, tried earlier in term.
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District Court
J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
R. F. Dougherty
Clayton Conrad
Oliver Farm Implement Co
Conrad
Dougherty
Patterson
Iaa Brinton
Wivehington County Hospital Board
Explosion damages Burlington arms plant injuring many workers
An explosion wrecked melt loading line one at the Burlington small arms munitions plant causing multiple injuries and possible deaths. The three story facility was leveled. Lt. Col. Adamson sealed off the site. About 10 injured were treated at Burlington Municipal Hospital, with several others at Mercy and St Francis hospitals.
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Burlington
IX. F. Adamson
Burlington Municipal Hospital
Lyle M. Trea
Mercy
St. Francis Hospitas
Spanish War Vets Re-elect Officers at Congress Hotel
Albert M. Huff camp of the Spanish-American War Veterans re elected all officers from the previous year except Harry Knott who becomes adjutant after C. C. Reister’s death. James H. Baird is commander, D W Harvey vice commander, Hugh Hall quartermaster, and W B Crooks surgeon. Twelve members attended. An oyster supper was planned.
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Albert M. Huff
Harry Knott
C. C. Reister
James H. Baird
D. W. Harvey
Hugh Hall
W. B. Crooks
Congress Hotel
City Council Hears Objections on 1941 Street Surfacing Assessments
At a special city council meeting objections to the 1941 street surfacing project assessments were heard, detailing disputed charges and proposed adjustments. Officials urged residents to present evidence and promised a timely review of protests and calculation methods.
Would Extend the Draft Ages Register Between 18 and 64
The War Department asked Congress to extend registration to all men aged 18 to 64 with only those 19 to 45 liable for military service. Speaker Sam Rayburn described the plan as a means to secure an accurate survey of American manpower.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Congress
United States
Sam Rayburn
Grahl Urges Students to Continue Studies During Draft deferment
Adjt. Gen. Charles H. Grahl advises Ames students with college deferment to keep up their studies until the draft board calls them for induction. He notes a student may fail the physical or have a high draft number delaying induction.
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AMES
Adjt
Charles H. Grahl
Grahl
Defense Bonds and Stamps Drive War Support
The message urges citizens to fund the war effort by buying Defense Bonds and Stamps. It notes bonds start at 18.75 dollars and stamps as low as ten cents, with purchases available at banks, post offices, retail stores, and newspaper carriers. It calls for regular, ongoing contributions to defeat Japan.
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Japan
Bay
America at War featured in March of Time pre release
A pre released March of Time news feature arrives at Washington State theater Sunday, seven days after the first Japanese attack on Hawaii. Pratt presents the film two weeks early with rapid production by de Rochemont and staff. The feature opens with events leading to the present war and includes last minute news spots highlighting parallels with the current emergency.
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Washington
Pratt
de Rochemont
People of
Two Inches of Snow Paralyzes Washington Streets
A light snow fell in Washington yesterday evening and last night reaching about two inches. Homeowners and storekeepers resumed using snow shovels this morning as streets and sidewalks gathered the new coating.
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Washington
Behr Service Announces Funeral for Henry Behr
Funeral services for Henry George Behr are set for two o'clock Sunday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home with Dr. R. C. Keagy of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Henry George Behr
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
R. C. Keagy
Methodist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
War Enlistments Rise as War Is Declared
DES MOINES reports a surge in enlistments as war is declared against Germany and Italy. Navy leads with 25 enlistments and 20 approved applications, while the army has four enrollments but 60 approved applications, with 89 total approved. The intake is expected to finish in three days.
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Des Moines
United States
Germany
Italy
Navy
Army
Wool pulling industry worth 13 million dollars
Census bureau reports identify 13 million dollars in Wool pulling industry revenue from establishments that detach wool from sheepskins.
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Census Bureau
Read All of New Testament at United Presbyterian Dec 14
Unusual church service at United Presbyterian in Washington features a full day Bible reading from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. about 100 readers, many youths, take 15 minute turns with Rev. George Kerr preaching at 10:45 a.m. Readings include Matt, Mark, Luke, John. Public invited to attend with schedule of readers posted.
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United Presbyterian Church
Washington United
Cloyce Stewart
Elizabeth Irwin
Winnie Beller
George Kerr
Intensify Iowa Farm Production for War Food Needs
Des Moines reports that Iowa faces higher 1942 production quotas as Claude Wickard orders a review of goals. Corn allotment likely to rise along with livestock and grain quotas. Officials say Midwest must boost fruits vegetables and oils from domestic sources. Farm leaders seek price ceilings at 110 percent of parity to stabilize earnings.
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Des Moines
Iowa
America
Claude Wickard
Midwest
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau
Japanese Fleet Avoids a Battle With American Warships
Japan pressed the Luzon defense with landings at Aparri and Legasti and coastal strikes at Vigan and Zambales while American planes and ships pursued. Admiral Hart reported a Japanese battleship disabled. U S and Filipino air forces claimed heavy enemy losses and Wake Island garrison held. Singapore and Malaya conflict reports note Japanese air attacks with reinforcements arriving. British sources estimate Japan may field up to 15 aircraft carriers.
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Joe Alex Morris
U. S
Japan
Luzon
Philippines
Aparri
Manila
Vigan
Zambaies
United States
Legasti
Hawaii
Thomas C. Hart
Manilla
Hart
Singapore
Malaya
Dutch East Indies
Far Eastern
London
the Press Association
Britis
United States Navy
Iowa Seeks 1565 Selectees for January Inductions
Iowa selective service headquarters were asked to provide 1,565 men for the armed forces from January 5 to 23, with 1,399 to pass through Fort Des Moines and 166 at Fort Crook Nebraska. Daily processing planned at about 100 men, plus 2,327 pre induction physicals for whites and negroes, amid war news spurring enlistments. The Des Moines office also sought 200 automobile mechanics for the air corps in Wichita Falls Texas and opened quotas for radio operators.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Selective Service
Fort Des Moines
Fort Crook
Neb
Army
Germany
Italy
Towa
Air Corps
Wichita Falls
Texas
U S Workers Taken on Islands
The American Federation of Labor said the navy advised that more than 1000 American building trades workers were captured and taken prisoner at Midway and Guam in the Pacific. The men were sent to build military facilities. it was not specified which island had fallen to Japan.
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Washington, Dp. C
American Federation of Labor
Navy
Midway
Guam
Pacific
AFL
Building Trades Union
Defense Setup Told at County Legion Meeting
County Legion members met in Kalona to hear plans for Civilian Defense with volunteer officers in one county town. Attendees from multiple towns discussed the war effort and graves registration, and a joint meeting with the Legion Auxiliary is planned for February 17 in Washington.
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Kalona
Kkaster
Washington Post
Nam
The
Defense Council
E. D. Miller
Wellman
County Defense Council
County Legionnaires
Roosevelt
Wilson
Legion
B. J. Hesseschwerdt
English River
Charles Drollinger
Kalona High School
Howard Miller
E. D. Morrison, Jr
County Civilian Defense Committee
Legion Auxiliary
Tracy
Iowa Department of the Legion
Washington
Waffle Irons Lead In Household Appliance Output
Census figures show this country produces over 700000 electric waffle irons and grid dies annually for home use, highlighting strong demand for convenient kitchen gadgets and domestic labor saving devices.
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E Burlington
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Raymond Nieder
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E. R. Brown
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Will
Matt
Audrey Hotle
Dive’ Masson
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Betty Stew
Art
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Ruth Brower
Mark
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Duensing
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Henrietta
Stewart
Virginia Gib
Luke
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Dick Bordwell
Tom Gray
Helen Holden
Beulah Stewart
Fisie Stout
John
Georganne Rudiger
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