Pope Urges Global Unity to Forestall War and War Threats
Pope Pius XII called for a universal effort to prevent war that could destroy the earth. He warned of an aggressor exploiting internal discord, cited free nations and Soviet satellites, and announced the tomb of St. Peter and possible apostles’ bones beneath the Basilica during his Christmas message broadcast worldwide.
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Vatican EY
Pius XII
Peter
Sacred College of Cardinals
Iron Curtain
Copey Oak Distinguished as Unique Central American Species
The Copey oak, a dominant white oak along the Inter-American highway in Central America, was identified as a distinct species unknown to science until 1942.
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Central America
Hoover urges hemispheric fortress to arm and fortify Americas
Ex President Herbert Hoover, speaking from New York, calls for the U S to arm to the teeth and fortify the Western Hemisphere as the Gibraltar of civilization. He cites disunity in Europe and lists Britain Philippines Japan and the Philippines as outposts in the defense plan.
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U. S
Americas
Herbert Hoover
New York
Europe
Britain
Philippines
Japan
Formosa
Walter Damrosch Sr dies at home at age 83
New York reports the death of Walter Damrosch Sr a famed conductor and founder of orchestral radio concerts for schools and colleges. Born in Breslau on January 30 1862 he studied with his father and led the Newark harmonic society at age 18 before a long career shaping American classical music.
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New York
Walter Damrosch
America
Breslau
Silesia
Prussia
Newark
N. J
Harmonic Society
Amusical
Iowa Guard activates two units for duty
Gov Beardsley said the 3657th medium maintenance ordnance company Cedar Rapids will enter active duty Jan 23 and report to Camp Rucker Ala by Feb 2. The 194th field artillery battalion from northwest Iowa is on active duty at Camp McCoy Wis.
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William S. Beardsley
Defense Department
3657Th
Cedar Rapids
Wil
Camp Rucker
Ala
194Th Field Artillery
Northwest
Iowa
Camp McCoy, Wis
American Jets Win Battle With MiGs
U S fifth Air Force reports a major air battle over northwest Korea near the Manchuria border. American F 86 Sabre jets claimed six MiG 15s shot down in flames with one damaged and another disintegrating in the air.
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U.S
Korea
Geo
Manenuvias
Yalu River
Air Force
Two Infants Die As Fire Destroys Cottage
In Bald Eagle Minnesota a cottage fire claimed two young lives. Barbara Jean Dupree aged 2 and Lloyd Henry six months perished while their parents were away. Mrs Dupree briefly visited a neighbor as the blaze started. a nearby school bus driver spotted the flames minutes later.
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Bald Eagle
Minn
Barbara Jean Dupree
Lloyd Henry
Eugene Dupree
Swing-out zinc bins for cupboard sugar and flour storage
Zinc swing-out bins are mounted on cupboard doors to keep sugar and flour within easy reach, maximizing pantry accessibility and organization.
Davenport Man Held in Bettendorf Stabbing Case
Lawrence Cash of Davenport was held on an open charge after a stabbing at the J. I. Case Co plant in Bettendorf. Cecil Pickett was wounded in the abdomen and back and was hospitalized in fair condition. authorities say the men argued prior to the assault.
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Lawrence Cash
Davenport
J. I. Case Co
Bettendorf
Cecil Pickett
Edwina Ludwig
Pickett
Christmas Party at Central Presbyterian Church
Officers of Central Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas party December 21 in the church basement with devotions led by Mrs. Albert Owens. A potluck meal followed, a silent auction was held, and an AU Christmas program is planned for Sunday December 24 at Central Presbyterian Church.
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Columbus Junction
Central Presbyterian Church
Albert Owens
Tf Ncon
Columbus
Wilton Junetay
James Burdene
Steube Burdette
Everett Orris
W. OA. Carr
John Arthur
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lutz Wedding Anniversary Noted
Mr and Mrs Ray Crist will observe a wedding anniversary with acknowledgment in a local notice. The message records two couples and their anniversary observance.
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Raymond Lutz
Ray Crist
Six Billion Pieces of Mail Delivered Amid Rail Strike
The Post Office Department reported a record six billion pieces of Christmas mail delivered between December 1 and December 20 despite a wildcat railroad strike. To handle the holiday overflow, the post office hired fifty thousand temporary workers.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Ancient Knights Tapped Water From Rusted Sword
Knights of old drank water from a sword with rust to absorb strength from the steel, a tale illustrating warrior lore and belief in metal’s power.
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Adtaker
Joe Barnes
En Lois Bankers Life Insurance
Charles M. Young
Monmouth, Il
Conuet Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Company
C.C
Frances E. Mallinger
Richland
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The
Washington Journal
Lost and
Ainsworth
Coppock
Gilbert Kueneman
Wayland
W. A. Bealer
Ralph Lytle
Firestone Toys
Tell & Gevock
West Side Square
Martin’s Modern Cleaners
Zafer Plumbing and Heating Service
Cinneral
Washington Transfer
Farrells Office Supply
Nelson Well Company
Fairfield
Wayne Marston
Electric Service
General Wiring & Repair
Conan Tel
Phil Kneen
Lyle Davis Wellman
Cal
Sentinel Sales and Service
Col. Little
United Mattress Company
Ray Sojka
East Jefferson
Glaxo
Zelinsky
Roadstone
R. Don M. Hayes
Durst Feed Store
Remington
Dwight Graber
Crawfordsville
Farm Service CO
John Deere Planter
Paul Stuart
New Hampshire
Cloyce Hayes
West Chester
Godfrey
W. Madison
Kent
Hotle Feed and Gram Company
du Pont
Eclipse Lumber Company
Call
Eclipse Lumber Co
Washington County
Washington Concrete Company
Coleman
LACO
Tait
Merry Christmas
Wim. Zabs
Riverside
Wayne
Humble Produce
Brighton
P. O
al Hahn
Pags
Walter Westen
Hampshire Boars
Dave Livingston
By Ken Reynolds
Pope
Mr. Rawn
W. P. Rawn and
Bill, Jr
Eben G. Davis
Dormeyer
Hamilton Beach
Sunbeam
Western Auto Associate Store
Gamble’s
Washington Evening Journal
the Journal Office
A&a
Osineups
Zenith
Mangold
Hanmermill
Journal Office
Pioneer Drug Stores
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Wapello
Long
Supreme Court
Fred M. Vinson
Pruman
Joseph Short
White House
Short
Vinson
Dean Acheson
International Soundphoto
Martha Butler
Parker
Nicola & Harmon
MeDanish Drug
Evening Journal
Atchison Shoe Store
Bell & Gevock
Gamble's
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Southwest Corner Square
Knights of Old
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