Eisenhower says NATO pact makes Europe defense strong
Eisenhower told the NATO council in Paris that Western Europe’s armies will soon be powerful enough to deter attack and hinted at possible talks with the Soviet Union to reduce armaments. He warned some nations may miss rearmament goals but urged unity, noting the European army plan as a key part of Western defense.
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Paris
Western
Europe
Dwight D. Fisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Eisenhower
Soviet Russia
NATO
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Explosion at Marshall Farm Service fuels fire in cold
An explosion at the Ue Marshall Farm Service Co bulk oil plant in Marshalltown started a fire that firefighters confined to the office building. Nine thousand gallons of gasoline and 15 000 gallons of fuel oil were stored nearby. A stove in the offices exploded, two men escaped unharmed, and damage was estimated between 8000 and 5000 dollars.
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Marshalltown
Ue Marshall Farm Service Co
Bute
Thames
Fhe
Lierle Lemon
Salvation Army returns donation to police as military relics
In Le Porte Indiana the Salvation Army turned over to police a donation deemed more suitable for military use than charity. The gift consisted of two war souvenir Mortarheads shipped in a box of old clothing.
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LE Porte
Ind
Salvation Army
Weather synopsis for Iowa shows cold, unsettled weekend
Fair and unseasonably cold conditions spread across Iowa this afternoon. Highs near zero to 12 above in the northwest to southeast. East winds increase, with tonight's low between 5 and 10 below in the west and south. Sunday highs range 15 to 29 in the west and 10 to 15 in the east. Winds shift from variable to southerly 14 to 20 mph. Partly cloudy and warmer Monday.
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Iowa Fair
Cancel CIO Steel Worker Wage Talks in Snow Storm
Pittsburgh session between Just union and U S Steel canceled due to snow storm. Talks will resume Tuesday after the union policy conference. Federal mediators noted a serious threat of a strike as wage talks faced government price controls and possible impact on steel prices.
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CIO
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel
David Lawrence
Win Basic Steel Workers
Philip Murrey
U. S. Steel View
John A. Stephens
Walter A. Maggiolo
Clyde H. Mills
Maseviolo
Mills
Washington
U.S
Cyrus Ching
Roger le Putnam
Putnam
Defense
Charles Kd. Wilson
Tax shakedown case centers on Abraham Teitelbaum
House investigators probe a Chicago attorney case dubbed the $500 tax shakedown. They describe The Dutelman Grunewald as the key figure and plan to question him under oath after holidays, with records of long distance calls and hotel bills under scrutiny.
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Chicago
Abraham Teitelbaum
Teitelbaur
Jienny Wo. Grunewald
Dutelman
Washington
Grunewald
House Wars
Hieans
Tettelbaui
Raffensperger Speaks at West Chester Bankers Meeting
Leonard Raffensperger, football coach at the State University of Iowa, spoke to 165 bankers and guests in West Chester on December 12 as the Washington Louisa County Bankers Association held its final 1951 meeting. Ray Whitehead presided. A R Wolf led ceremonies. a Notre Dame Iowa game movie followed and 1952 officers were elected led by Frank Kos of Washington State Bank.
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Leonard Raffensperger
State University of Iowa
West Chester
Washington Louisa County Bankers Association
Dinter
Kk. M. Lindenmeyer
E. Coffey
J. L. Calkins
R. Pike
Henry Witthoft
Washington
George Quire
Ray Whitehead
A. R. Wolf
Lytton
Iowa
Notre Dames
Frank Kos
Washington State Bank
John Butler
West Ches
Iowa Highways Clear Of Snow After Big Snowstorm
The Iowa Weather Service reports near record cold across the state with 17 below-zero in Sibley and subzero readings statewide. Highways are cleared except for sheltered patches in the southeast as Iowa City records 12 inches, the nation’s heaviest snowfall. The forecast calls for continued very cold temperatures tonight and tomorrow, with warmer conditions expected Monday.
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United Press
Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa City
City Residents Reminded To Clear Sidewalks In Winter
Washington residents were reminded by Marl Littie, city street commissioner, to keep sidewalks free of snow and ice during winter. Workmen worked this morning cleaning snow from streets in the business district.
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Washington
Marl Littie
City Street
City Ordidance
Fireman Dies On Runaway Log Train In Michigan
An Ohio area fireman was killed and three others injured when a Duluth South Shore and Atlantic line log train jumped tracks near La Anse Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. The diesel lead engine separated to sand rails, air lines froze, and brakes failed as the train sped downhill. Fireman death details and crew names are provided by railroad officials.
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IS Anse
Mich
la Anse
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad
Limile Crade
Richard Chipman
Chipman
Joli Brogan
L’ Anse
Rural Teachers Attend Workshop On Art Education
Washington county rural teachers held the fifth and final meeting in their Friday workshop series. Joseph Solinsky of State Teachers college Cedar Falls led the session on elementary school art. County superintendent Lester B. Krabill praised the practical presentations and integration with other studies. He expressed hope the series continues next year.
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Washington County
Joseph Solinsky
Low State Teachers College
Cedaralls
Lester LB. Krabill
United States Seeks End to Egypt Anglo Egyptian Dispute
In Cairo American Ambassador Jefferson Cattery said the United States is seeking a solution to the Anglo Egyptian dispute after visits to Egyptian officials. Cairo imposes a state of emergency as schools reopen amid earlier violent student demonstrations and heightened police patrols around embassies.
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Eevpt Ub
Unitedstates
Jefferson Cattery
Thiaking Bares Pasha
Cattery
Farag
His
Foreign Office
Britain Will Pay Debt To America
London reports Britain will meet its 1058 488 000 payoff due on the 1945 U S loan and on lend lease settlements. The first installment is due December 21. Britain will also pay both principal and interest on its Canadian loan totaling 25 7 million in interest and 14 010 million principal. The government chose to honor obligations, refusing to waive interest on the Loos loan and lend lease despite the economic strain.
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London
Britain
United States
Treasury
Winston Chirehill
Temperature Below Zero Recorded in Washington
The official weather observer reported nine degrees below zero in Washington early this morning while noting a final check could show a slightly lower reading Friday night. A total of 7.5 inches of snow was recorded here.
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Washington
Three Directors Nominated for Washington County Swine Producers
The Washington County Swine Producers association nominating committee has selected Sam Bowser of West Chester Keith Barnes of Brighton and Towsyn Davis of Crawfordsville as directors candidates. Members will elect three directors at the annual dinner Monday at 6 30 p m in the Washington church with Dr Virgil Haneker state university of Iowa president as speaker. Directors whose terms expire include Fay Rowe Keith Barnes and Richard Stephens.
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Sam Bowser
West Chester
Keith Barnes
Brighton
Towsyn Davis
Crawfordsville
Washington County Swine Producers Association
Washington
Iehurch
Virgil Haneker
State University of Iowa
Occa
Fay Rowe
Wellman
Richard Stephens
Sam Stephens
Ainsworth
Clayde Knapp
William A. M.ginnis
Nation dealt blow as storm paralyzes major cities
A cold eastward snow storm snarled traffic from Chicago to New York and Washington with at least eight large cities hit hard. Snow totals reached 12 inches in Iowa city and 10 in Chicago while temperatures plunged below zero in Montana and North Dakota. Philadelphia faced its worst traffic snarl in three years as four inches fell and New York recorded 3.5 inches before turning to rain.
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United Press
Chicago
Columbus
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Ilown City
Michigan Avenue
Miles City
Mont
Dickinson
N. D
Philadelphia Transportation Co
New York City
Her House Too Close To Highway Curve
MT AIRY NC. Mrs Robey Cuffer fears her house near a highway curve is jinxed as trucks speed through the bend and crash into her yard. Posts erected by the state were repeatedly knocked down. A series of incidents followed including damaged porch, a truckload of eyes, candy bars and exes, and she awaits more hazards.
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MT. Airy
N.C
Robey Cuffer
Price Gouging Scrutiny at Detroit Arsenal Hearings
A congressional subcommittee nears five days of Detroit testimony on alleged price gouging by automakers and middlemen. Investigator Schaffer cites $505 million lost as parts are diverted to manufacturers rather than government suppliers. Myrle St Aubin of General Motors testifies packaging costs often exceed item costs and government specifications drive expenses.
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Detroit
Detroit Tank-Automotive Center
Porter Hardy
Edward’. Schaffer
Myrle BE. St. Aubin
General Motors
Resuscitator Now Available For Public Use In Area
Maynard Brown, Washington’s fire chief, announces a new city resuscitator ready for public use. Mounted on the fire truck and detachable, it can be summoned via 1 000 with address or family name, and a doctor. Fire, volunteer, police, and hospital staff are trained to operate it.
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Maynard Brown
Washington
Mr. Brown
Brown
Ois
Fire Department
Sherman and Jones Funeral Homes
Farmers Mutual Fire
More Red Jets Lost to Allies
Sth ARMY HEADQUARTERS, Korea (UP) United States jet fighters shot down one Communist Mig 15 and damaged six more while fire bombing a North Korean supply center into flames. The Seventh Air Force reports 27 MiGs destroyed or damaged in three days. A Sabrejet was damaged but returned. a propeller driven F 51 Mustang was lost to ground fire. Seven day losses included 13 allied planes and 14 enemy planes shot down by Fifth Air Force. Jets raided near Yan Guk to devastate a fuel and supply area, destroying 25 buildings and damaging 40. First Lt. Doyle R. Back reports the area a mass of flames.
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Sth Army
Korea
U. SS
Northwest
Sth
Fifth Air Force
Yangdok
Pyongyang-Wonsan
SSA Agent to Help With Social Security Claims in Washington
A Social Security Administration representative from Burlington Iowa will visit Washington on Wednesday December 1 from 9 30 to 11 00 at the Iowa State Employment Office 110 West Main Street to assist with old age and survivors insurance claims and social security number applications. The sun reaches peak activity every eleven years with many sunspots.
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Social Security Administration
Burlington
Iowa
Washington
Pescna
Iowa State Employment Office
West Main Street
Cor
Police chief cites two nice dogs at city pound
Police Chief Carl Hancher reports two suitable dogs at the city dog pound. One dog is deemed a particularly good farm dog and would suit an owner seeking a sturdy working pet.
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Carl Hancher
Washington Medical Group Elect Officers
The Washington county medical society met in regular session Thursday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. J. M. Lievd was chosen as president with Dr. D. G. Sattler of Kalona as vice president. Dr. W. J. Kyle was elected secretary-treasurer and Dr. E. G. Miller of Wellman was selected as delegates to the state convention.
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Washington County Medical Society
J. M. Lievd
D. G. Sattler
Kalona
W. 3. Kyle
E. G. Miller
Wellman
Forest Fire Prevention Emphasis Promoted Across Regions
Officials urge broad focus on forest fire prevention claiming proactive measures reduce risk. Campaign highlights community action, equipment checks, and public awareness to protect ecosystems and homes. Local agencies partner with volunteers, schools, and fire departments for outreach.
Special Education Progress in Washington County
Supervisor Kima Bramhall reports state education officials have been busy identifying students with special abilities and needs. Harry Stover from the state office aided the county by evaluating programs for gifted children and those with disabilities. The Rotary Club of Washington purchased a Brooks model table hearing aid now in use to help hearing impaired students keep up with peers.
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Kima M. Bramhai
Washington County
State Department of Special Education
Harry Stover
State Office
Bramhall
Rotary Club of Washington
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