Pauley Admits Profits on Grain and Other Speculations
Edwin W. Pauley testified before the senate appropriations committee that he realized substantial profits from grain and other futures he liquidated after becoming special assistant to Army Secretary Royall. He said none of the deals were illegal, while Bridges and Ferguson urged disclosure of information on market speculators.
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Washington
Edwin W. Pauley
Army
Kenneth CC. Royall
Pauley
Senate Appropriations Committee
Styles Bridges
N. H
Bridges
Homer Ferguson
Mich
Royall
Record Egg Production Reaches New November High
Washington reports farm flocks averaged 8.7 eggs per layer yielding 8.291 billion eggs in November. The government campaign for egg less days saw little impact as production hit a record for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Nations
Agriculture Department
Volunteer Fireman Lawbreaker Hero Or Rogue In Michigan
Harold Gibson seized a new village fire truck to answer a garage blaze after alarms failed. Fire Chief Van Plees demanded arrest while Deputy Ray Gillan hailed him as a public spirited hero. The garage burned for 2500 dollars as Gibson struggled to connect hoses.
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Whitehman
Mich
Harold Gibson
Sheriff's Office
Gibson
Richard van Plees
Ray Gillan
von Plees
Gillan
Iowa Keeps Two Million Federal Health Funds At Risk
A three hour meeting between federal and Iowa officials resolved to align state health department hiring with merit system rules to retain a yearly 2 million dollar USPHS grant. Attorney General Robert L. Larson said benefits remain, with a plan to be submitted in writing for approval by the USPHS and possibly by the Iowa executive council led by Gov. Robert D. Blue.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State
United States Public Health Service
USPHS
Health Department
Helth Department
Robert L. Larson
Executive Council
Robert D. Blue
State Health Department
Settlement Near Over Federal Health Funds Dispute
Word from Des Moines says the clash over federal health funds may near settlement. If funds were withdrawn the county health unit could cease to function and fear arose that the program would end without a joint plan from state and federal health departments. Agreement appears assured now.
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Des Moines
Washington
United States
Veteran Angry at Red Tape Hurls Bricks at VA Building
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Donald A Curran a 37 year old World War II veteran admitted throwing two bricks through windows of the Veterans Administration building after becoming angry over a delay in processing his benefits. He was cited on disorderly conduct charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Veterans Administration
Donald A. Curran
Curran
General Strike In Rome Settled
Rome reports a two day general strike settled after government crackdown and mass back to work movements. Violence flared in Parliament Square and Albano as police clashed with communist squads and two communist deputies were beaten by police.
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Rome
Christian Democrat
Chamber of Labor
General Labor Federation
Parliament Square
Albano
One Thursday Left For the Chauffeurs
Next Thursday December 18 is the final day for county chauffeurs to renew licenses as examiners will be absent on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Yesterday 207 truck drivers and other chauffeurs renewed their licenses at the courthouse.
Monthly Report on Auto Accidents in Iowa
Iowa reports October traffic activity with 8 212 accidents affecting 7 351 drivers and owners. Total damage tallied at 2 42 297 dollars while 9 585 drivers may have been involved in nonzero damage incidents. About half of those involved had insurance.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Public Safety
Alfred Kahl
Kahl
Man Fined $50 for Malicious Destruction in Police Court
A man pleaded guilty to malicious destruction and was fined fifty dollars in police court. The brief notice reports the outcome of the local case with no further details on the incident or parties involved.
British Refuse to Enforce Palestine Partition Policy
London reports claim Foreign Minister Bevin said Britain will not enforce UN partition if ordered, and may withdraw 70,000 troops before May 15. In Jerusalem, Arab Jewish violence rises with 40 deaths in 24 hours, totaling 95 Arabs, 15 Jews, and 67 injured, as attacks spread across Palestine. Tira village raids kill 12 in a lengthy battle. Bedouins ambush along the Jerusalem Hebron road killing ten Jews.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Palestine
United Nations Security Council
United States
Russia
Security Council
Bevin
Commons Bevin
Commons
Britain
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Tira
Haifa
Jerusalem-Hebron
Death of Ella McLaughlin in Des Moines funeral Saturday
Ella McLaughlin, niece of Ella Ball McLaughlin, died Wednesday night. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon. She was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth Ball and James W. McLaughlin, born in Wilmington, raised in Des Moines. Surviving sisters are Mrs. C. Denman Hunt and Mrs. Grace Ball Anderson.
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Grace Ball Anderson
31St Street
Des Moines
Ella McLaughlin
Miss McLaughlin
Elizabeth Ball
James W. McLaughllnn
Willington
Walter McLaughlin
Washington
Detroit
Mich
Elizabeth Ball McLaughlin
Ball
C. Denman Hunt
Scio Pottery Co. to Rebuild After Million Dollar Fire
Scio Ohio owner L P Rose said he will rebuild the Scio Pottery Co after a fire last night wiped out the plant. Officials estimate losses at 1 million dollars and say an electrical short in a new kiln switch likely caused the blaze.
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Scio, O
L. P. Rose
Scio Pottery Co
Washington high school band concert honors Melvin Hill
The Washington high school band under Melvin Hill’s direction delivered a lively concert that pleased a full audience. Student conductor Robert Steele and Sigourney’s director Ferguson led two pieces, showcasing 50 musicians in gold and maroon. Band officers listed include Jeanne Rudiger Patricia Weldin Mary Rhodebeck Mary L Redlinger and Claire Davis.
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Melvin Hill
Washington
Robert Steele
Ferguson
Sigourney
Hill
Long
Berlin
Smith
Barnard
West Chester Glee Club To Sing At Universal Bible Sunday
West Chester high school glee club directed by Darlyne Wells will perform at the Universal Bible Sunday service at First Baptist Church. The chorus sings Salm 150 arranged by Franck Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light and the Sevenfold Amen by Stanier after morning prayer. The sextette performs My Task by Ashford as Rev. Paul Wells delivers the sermon One World One Book per Universal Bible Sunday.
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West Chester High School
First Baptist Church
Darlyne Wells
Paul Wells
Franck
Stanier
Ashford
Soviet Attitude Angers Marshall
Secretary of State George C. Marshall denounced Soviet reparations claims against Germany as pure propaganda and said it was difficult to respect the Soviet government’s dignity after Molotov dominated a council of foreign ministers session. Bevin called Molotov’s tirade a series of insults, noting no courtesy for Western leaders’ patience.
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London
George C. Marshall
Russia
Germany
Council of Foregn
Marshall
M. Molotov
Ernest Bevin
Molotov
Higher oil prices hit Midwest consumers
Chicago, Dec. 12. Standard Oil of Indiana announced price increases starting next Monday for 11 midwest states, raising gasoline kerosene distillates and residual fuels by one cent to one and a half cents per gallon. The hike follows a five cent per barrel rise in crude oil costs, and will apply in Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Midwest
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Yellowstone National Park First National Park Established
Yellowstone National Park established in 1879 became the first designated U S national park, marking a landmark conservation milestone.
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Yellowstone National Park
Washington County Farm Bureau Seeks Bigger Membership Drive
The Washington County Farm Bureau reports 756 members for the new year, about half of a 1 400 goal, with several townships near completion. Leaders plan oyster suppers for full-quota townships and announce countywide efforts led by Jay Sellers to boost campaign results.
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Washington County
Jay Sellers
Crawford Township
Lodzy
Washington County Farm Bureau
Leo Sturgeon
Europe
Sturgeon
California National Parks Founded in 1899
In 1899 the U.S. government established Yosemite Sequoia and General Grant national parks in California, creating a trio of protected forest and scenic areas.
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Yosemite, Sequoia
California
Republicans Move for Speedy House Action on Anti-Inflation Plan
Republicans in the House moved to rush an anti-inflation bill through under suspension of the rules. The measure would cap debate at 20 minutes per side, bar amendments, and require a two thirds vote to pass. It would impose export and limited banking controls while urging voluntary allocation of scarce materials with antitrust exemptions.
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GOP
House
Commons panel backs 50000 pound royal living grant
A special committee recommended the government provide a 50 000 pound yearly living allowance to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, noting a portion be tax exempt to reduce the tax hit. The couple will end their honeymoon on Saturday.
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London
Committee of Commons
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Treasury
Navy Recruiter Schedule For San Diego Call
Wesley Joseph Custer enlisted for three years and is at San Diego for recruit training. The Navy needs 121000 sailors by July 1948. A navy recruiter will visit Washington on December 17 and 21 and January 14 and 28 at the post office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Wesley Joesph Custer
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Washington
Post Office
Bryan Nominated by Democrats for Presidency Thrice
Nebraska statesman William Jennings Bryan was repeatedly nominated by the Democratic Party for the U S presidency across three campaigns, reflecting his enduring influence in 19th and early 20th century American politics.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Youth Banquet Invitation At Presbyterian Church
Older people are invited to the Young Life Campaign banquet at the Presbyterian church this evening at 6 30 and hear Jim Rayburn above. A few places remain at the tables. If they skip the meal they may attend the address later around 7 30.
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Young Life Campaign
Presbyterian Church
Jim Rayburn
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