Security blackout cloaks UN Korea movements amid Red redeployments
Tokyo reports Allied security blackout halts any report on UN forces movements as Chinese forces with two Mongolian cavalry divisions, now totaling 27 divisions and 30,000 men, push toward central Korea. MacArthur warns of possible redeployments while UN troops stay out of contact on both western and northeastern fronts. In a separate note, a Newell auction sold a 5,000 piece quilt for 186 dollars.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Central
Seoul
Douglas MacArthur
Korean
Pyongyang
United Nations Sun Army
Taegu
Pusan
Ask 100 Million For Korean Relief
The United States plans to spend 100 million dollars on relief for Korea as part of an 18 billion defense appropriation requested by President Truman. Republican senators opposed aid to North Korea, arguing the military should focus on defeating Chinese communists.
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Washington
Korea
Congress
Truman
Defense
George C. Marshaw
Robert A. Lovett
Senate Appropriations Committee
Girl Whisked From Singapore Amid Moslem Riot clashes
Bertha Hertogh, a teenage girl raised as Moslem, was secretly airlifted from Singapore during a two day riot. British forces killed five during clashes with a Moslem mob while calling for her return to her Holland based parents. The toll rose to 15 dead and 164 wounded as violence spread.
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Singapore
Bertha Hertogh
Bottern
Holland
Bertha
Funeral services for Cora Klotz announced in Columbus Junction
Funeral services for Cora Klotz age 80 who died Monday afternoon will be held Wednesday at 10 50 AM at Stephens Funeral Home with Rev No FL Chaplan in charge.
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Columbus Junction
Cora Klotz
Stephens
No FL Chaplan
Constitution Gives President No Authority for Emergency Action
United Press report argues there is no explicit constitutional authority for a national emergency proclamation. It outlines how such a move could weaponize existing laws, expand presidential power, and prepares for broader powers not directly conferred. The piece cites the National Defense Act of 1916 and postwar emergency statutes as precedent and notes more than 100 WWII era emergency measures remain in effect.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Urge Attendance at VFW Meeting Tonight
VFW Commander Marion Mc Avoy calls all members to attend a key meeting at VEW clubrooms tonight at o o clock. He says it will be the last gathering before plans for the remodeled building dedication and that the January ceremony is set. A committee will be formed to handle dedication details and VEW members may inspect the revamped premises.
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VFW
Marion McAvoy
VEW
McAvoy
County Farm Bureau Starts Membership Drive January 8
Wayne Edmundson reports plans for the annual oyster supper and kick-off meeting to launch membership drives in remaining townships. Clarence Wilson will speak at 6 30 p m, and the drive will be concentrated in two days to speed enrollment. Washington County quota remains 1320.
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Farm Bureau
Wayne Edmundson
YMCA
Clarence Wilson
Farm Bureau Board
Marion
Franklin
Iowa
Clarence Booth
Tom Robb
Jay Sellers
Chuck Morgan
Elmer Scherrer
John Ganon
Clifford Conklin
Washington County
Washington County Draftees Leave Today
The fourth group of draftees from Washington county left by bus for Des Moines this morning. This December quota was five men. In the group are Kenneth A Dusenbery and Kenneth E Tucker of West Chester, Arthur M Whiting of Crawfordsville, Raymond L Hiller and Erwin E Knepp of Washington.
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Washington County
Des Moines
Kenneth A Dusenbery
Kenneth KE. Tucker
West Chester
Arthur M. Whiting
Crawfordsville
Raymond L. Hiller
Erwin E. Knepp
Washington
Donald Lins Elected Masonic Lodge Head
Donald Lins was named worshipful master of the Ainsworth Masonic lodge at the annual election. Other officers named included Jyce Lord senior warden Glen Lord junior warden R Thoma secretary Blaine Hawkins treasurer John Walker senior deacon Fred Hawkins junior deacon Harold Gosling senior steward Howard Stewart tyler and Lee Hunt trustee.
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Ainsworth
Donald Lins
Gifts to Church At Crawfordsville Are Dedicated Sunday
Dedication of a new altar, cross and candle holders along with altar drapes took place at Crawfordsville Methodist Church. Gifts were made by friends of the church and Rev. Clare H. Boos led the service. Donors included Margaret Turkington, Mary King, Joe Richdon, and Raymond Dutro. In other news, the Waukon cooperative creamery produced its one millionth pound of butter since the year began.
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Crawfordsville
Clare H. Boos
Margaret Turkington
James Turkington
Tuth
Mary King
Joe Rich
Raymond Dutro
Opa White Dutro
Waukon Co-Operative Creamery
Four Men Fined For Hunting Violations
Dwight Bramon district conservation officer reports four men fined in Washington and Jefferson counties for hunting law violations. Arden Jones and W. W. Rieg hard of Pleasant Plain paid 50 dollars plus costs for illegal possession of mink during closed season and 10 dollars for molesting a mink den. James Bittern of Brighton fined 10 dollars and costs for carrying a loaded gun in a car on a public highway. Kenneth Manning of Fairfield paid 10 dollars for hunting without a license. Charges filed by Mr Bramon.
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Dwight Bramon
Washington
Jefferson County
Arden Jones
W. W. Rieghard
Pleasant Plain
James Bittern
Brighton
Kenneth Manning
Fairfield
Bramon
Stapp Infant Dies At Home Near Junction
Kirk Stapp five month old son of Mr and Mrs Everette Stapp died at their farm home near Columbus Junction. Cause of death heart ailment. Funeral set for Thursday at Stephens funeral home with burial in Columbus City. Survived by parents five brothers seven sisters and two grandmothers.
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Kirk Stapp
Everette Stapp
Here
Stephens
Columbus City
Larry
Sammy
Mick
Robert
Everette Jr
Linda
Judy
Barbara
Janet
Joan
Richard Johnson
Wapello
Doyle Spears
Wyman
Stella Stapp
L. Votroucek
More Light Snow In Picture for Iowans
Des Moines reports that light snow and freezing drizzle will continue tomorrow across Iowa. The Weather Bureau forecasts frequent periods of light snow or flurries for five days with temperatures near normal. Freezing mist has left a thin ice coating on highways from Cen tererville to Audubon and LeMars in the southwest to Wapello Grinnell Ames and Algona in the northeast.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Iowa State Highway Commission
Cen‘lerville
Audubon
LeMars Ane
Wapello, Grinnell, Ames and
Algona
United Presbyterian Brotherhood Dinner Meeting At YMCA
About 60 members attended the United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood dinner at the YMCA Community room last night. After a Ladies Aid served dinner, the group heard a clarinet trio featuring John Winga Jr Eddie Winga and Gus Mast and a vocal piano duet by Bob Wiley and Mel Hill. Ralph Shannon spoke on his trip aboard the battleship Missouri.
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United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood
YMCA
Ladies Aid
John Winga, Jr
Eddie Winga
Gus Mast
Bob Wiley
Mel Hill
Ralph Shannon
Missouri
Knights of Pythias Bid For Pot O Gold Items
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters bid on the Pot O Gold brought to the Washington lodge by the Brighton lodge. Grant Walker acted as auctioneer Eldon Morgan spoke on the lodge essay contest. A joint officer installation with the Pythian Sisters is planned for Wednesday January 19. Pot O Gold will go to West Chester on December 21. Refreshments were served to members from Brighton West Chester Douds Fairfield Ottumwa and Oskaloosa as well as the Washington lodge.
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Knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
Washington Lodge
Brighton Lodge
Grant Walker
Eldon Morgan
Daryl Burham
West Chester
Brighton
Douds
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Rifle Bullet Enters Sumner Home During Sunday Morning
The Max Davis family at Sumner woke to a stray rifle bullet hitting their dining room window and lodging in the living room wall after passing through a chair.
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Max Davis
Sumner
Meat Demonstration For Better Farm Meet Planned In Washington
John Dohagne of John Morrell & Co met with Washington county soil commissioners to discuss a meat demonstration at the second annual Better Farming institute. Plans include a swine carcass demo and slides on roughage for beef cattle with Iowa State College speakers George Browning and Earl Heady. The event aims to showcase roughage utilization in soil conservation programs in Washington County, set for February 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Agriculture Service
John Morrell & Co
Washington County Soil Commissioners
Better Farming Institute
Dohagne
The
Soil Commissioners
Washington
George Browning
Earl Heady
Iowa State College
Washington County
Swine Producers Dinner Moves to YMCA Facility
The Washington County Swine Producers Association rebooks its banquet for a 205 ticketed, capacity crowd at the YMCA community room after cancellation of Lincoln Grade School gym seating. The event features a post dinner meeting, resolutions, officer elections led by Marion Robinson Jr., a musical program, and remarks by Dr. Damon Catron on Swine Weeding.
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Washington County Swine Producers Association
Lincoln Grade School
YMCA
Marion Robinson Jr
Brighton
Washington County
Er. L. Quaife
Ames
Wilbur Plager
Iowa Swine Producers Association
Damon Catron
Iowa State College
Arnold Funeral Services Held for Earnest Arnold
Funeral services were held at 2 o clock Monday afternoon at Jones funeral home with Rev Earl Longfellow in charge. Burial followed in New Haven cemetery. Hilda Sweltzer sang solo, and pallbearers included Frank Augustine Archer Keith Augustine Donald Tucker Peter Baker and Birney Baker.
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Earnest Arnold
Jones Funeral
Earl Longfellow
New Haven Cemetery
Hilda Sweltzer
Frank, Archer
Keith Augustine
Donald Tucker
Peter and
Birney Baker
Truman expected to address nation on emergency and wage controls
White House sources indicate President Truman will likely radio a national emergency proclamation and wage price controls this weekend. He meets with cabinet and wage stabilization leaders to discuss plans and will confer with congressional leaders including Sen Taft about implementing controls.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Wage Stabilization Board
Mr. Truman
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Cyrus S. Ching
Thirteen Nations Seek UN Action on Korea Cease-Fire Plan
Thirteen Arab and Asian nations submitted a proposal to form a three member UN commission to arrange a Korea cease-fire. The United States said it will support the plan and urged that a cease-fire be the first step before broader talks. India announced support for a separate peace conference proposal and said China indicated willingness for a peaceful settlement.
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Lake Success
United Nations Commission
Korea
United States
U. S
Warren R. Austin
General Assembly
China
Russia
Austin
U.S
Byria
India
A Good Word For A Good Carrier
A letter praises paper boy Bob Ward for thoughtful delivery during winter. Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Smith 302% So. Marion Ave. City express admiration for his careful service and kindness.
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Evening Journal
Bob Ward
Bob
E. C. Smith
Marion Ave
Des Moines Weather Forecast Mixed Snow Possible
Des Moines Iowa mostly cloudy today and tonight with light snow or freezing drizzle possible Wednesday. No significant temperature change with highs near 25 to 28 north east and 38 to 42 in the extreme southwest. Lows tonight 12 to 19 northeast and 20 to 27 southwest. Wednesday highs 23 to 28 northeast and 29 to 35 southwest. Winds shift from northwest to southeast 8 to 14 mph by Wednesday evening.
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Des Moines
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