Evidence Ties Alger Hiss to Noel Field in Perjury Trial
Assistant U S Attorney Thomas F Murphy linked Alger Hiss to Noel Field during Hiss second perjury trial. A letter Hiss wrote on May 7 1948 suggested Field write to Freda Kirchwey and consider articles in The Nation and The New Republic. Hiss also noted Field could work with Michael Straight and Henry Wallace.
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New York
U. S
Thomas F. Murphy
Alger Hiss
Noel Field
Hiss
Field
Freda Kirchwey
The
Nation
Michael Straight
New Republic
Henry Wallace
iHiss
Teletype Service Disrupted Again At Evening Journal
For the second time in a week the Evening Journal lacked teletype service most of the day. A new machine is now in service and should provide full United Press coverage of major world news events without further interruptions. Repairs cause delays due to service from the Iowa City office.
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Evening Journal
United Press
Iowa City
Local Marriage Licenses Issued in District Clerk Office
Two licenses granted by district court clerk R. R. Noonan. Gailen L. Reighard of Washington wed Betty Darlene Zickefoose of Brighton. Wilbur Jay Darby of West Chester wed Doris JoAnn Shafer of Washington.
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R. R. Noonan
Gailen L. Reighard
Washington
Betty Darlene Zickefoose
Brighton
Wilbur Jay Darby
West Chester
Doris JoAnn Shafer
Nine Die In Iowa Holiday Accidents
At least nine people died over the Christmas holiday weekend in Iowa. Seven fatalities were from traffic accidents, a boy died in a house fire, and one man fell from a railroad freight car. Named victims include John O'Brien, 50, Winthrop. Merrill Glenn Patterson, 38, Jane. Lila Mae Schmidt, 6, Watkins. Mrs. Oshie Lawler, 56, Omaha. Fred W. Shetler, 67, Marshalltown. Andrew Olson, 44, Eagle Grove. Charles T. Downie Jr., 19, Des Moines. Nick Christiansen, 56, Manly. John Wunder, 9, Adel.
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Des Moines
John O'Brien
Winthrop
Merrill Glenn Patterson
Jane
Lila Mae Schmidt
Watkins
Oshie Lawler
Omaha
Neb
Fred W. Shetler
Marshalltown
Andrew Olson
Eagle Grove
Charles T. Downie Jr
Nick Christiansen
Manly
John Wunder
Adel
Unusual Christmas Gift for 50th Year Pharmacist
Washington Iowa pharmacist J E Lemmon received a certificate marking his 50 years as a registered pharmacist in Iowa. The document was signed by state examiners and Governor Beardsley, who is also a pharmacist. Lemmon still runs his drug store in the same room where he began half a century ago.
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Iowa
Lemmon
Beardsley
Mr. Lemmon
Quiet Jail Christmas for Robert Bednasek
Iowa city juveniles suspect in Burlington strangling case spent Christmas in Johnson county jail cell. Parents and Cedar Rapids friends visited with fraternity brothers as Sheriff Murphy noted gifts of cigarettes candy and cookies. Grand jury session scheduled for February.
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Iowa
City
Robert E. Bednasek
University of Iowa
Margaret Anne Jackson
Burlington
Johnson County
Bednasek
Cedar Rapids
Albert J. Murphy
Grand
Funeral Rites Held For Harry Horak
Funeral services for 70 year old Harry Horak lifelong Washington county resident were at Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Fred E. Miller officiating. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery. Horak born July 6 1879 died at Washington county hospital after illness. Survivors include wife Rose Beranek son Louis Horak Riverside daughter Mrs Robert Kron Riverside siblings and grandchildren.
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Harry Horak
Washington County
Jones Funeral Home
Fred E. Miller
Riverside Cemetery
Mr. Horak
Washington County Hospital
Jackson Township
The
Anthony
Mary VaGha Horak
Rose Beranek
Washington
Louis Horak
Riverside
Robert Kron
John Horak
Ed Horak
Melo Horak
Ainsworth
Alicin Beranek
Elma
Mary Horak
Youth Center Chronical Dance Night This Week
The youth center will be open every night this week until 11. Dance night is Thursday from 9 to 1 with Hank Winder and his orchestra providing the music.
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Hank Winder
Orchestrie
Fire Guts Hog House In Bethel Community
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large hog house on Elvin Graf’s Bethel area farm Monday night at 10. The blaze spread to a corn crib but was checked before major corn or crib damage. Earl Kolesick alerted the Graf family, drawing neighbors and Ainsworth fire department. The hog house was a total loss though not in use. Graf had been preparing it for spring use. Carrie Davis’s farm lies south of Bethel church. Farmers Mutual truck assisted but found flames under control on arrival.
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Bethel
Elvin Graf
Earl Kolesick
Bethel Church
Carrie Davis
Washington
Farmers Mutual
Yugoslavia Secures World Bank Loan and Trade Pact
Belgrade reports in principle World Bank approval of a new 25 million loan for Yugoslavia to add to 28.7 million already granted for timber industry development. Vice Premier Eduard Kardelj cites use for further capital construction amid Britain’s 616 million five year trade pact and ongoing plans with France Turkey Switzerland and Latin American nations.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
World Bank
Eduard Kardelj
Great Britain
Kardelj
France
Turkey
Switzerland
Duchess Denies Seeking Job After New York Arrival
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived from Europe aboard the Queen Elizabeth in New York. The Duchess Wal lis Simpson dismissed rumors she is hunting a job, calling them untrue. They will stay in New York until spring then visit the Calgary ranch in Alberta, Canada.
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New York
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Europe
Wally Simpson
England
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Telephone Tap Only Small Part Of Coplon Trial
FBI agent testified in a pre trial hearing that the telephone tap is a minute part of the espionage probe against Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubitechev. Judge Ryan warned dismissal if the indictment rests on wire taps and no new date was set for trial.
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Coplon
FBI
New York
Judith Coplon
Valentin A. Gubitechev
Sylvester J. Ryan
T. Scott Miller
Adel Community Rallies After Christmas Fire Claims Young Son
In Adel Iowa the Wunder family mourns nine year old John who died in a Christmas morning blaze that destroyed their home. Residents donated 325.79 from five churches and offered a rent free home for two months while the family recovers. The Forrest Reichs insurance firm opened a relief room for clothing blankets and toys.
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Adel
John Wunder
John
Forrest-Reich Insurance Company
Wunders
Change Closing Hours For Washington Stores
Most Washington stores adopt new hours starting January 1 1950. For January February and March grocery stores close daily at 4 00 pm and Saturdays at 9 30 pm. Other stores close daily at 5 30 pm and Saturdays at 9 00 pm.
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Washington
Local Stores Plan New Year Hour Changes
Most Washington stores will close at 6 p m next Saturday as on Christmas Eve. Friday will see extended hours until 9 p m for late shoppers. Many businesses will close Monday January 2 for New Year with public buildings also shut.
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Washington
New Totals Reached In Vehicles Licensed By State Department
DES MOINES Iowa motor vehicle registrations set a new record in 1949 with 1,131,486 vehicles licensed surpassing 1948 by 98,462. Cars totaled 807,769 trucks 170,307 leaving funds to the road use tax fund sourced from license fees gasoline tax receipts and part of the sales tax.
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State Department
Des Moines
State Department of Public Safety
Iowa
L. E. Chase
Rain Bases Crisis In New York City
Rain fall in the last 24 hours added about four days of water supply to New York City's reserve, officials estimated today as city commissioners discussed the impact on distribution and the potential need for water conservation measures.
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New York City
New York
Gen Peyton March Celebrates 85th Birthday in Washington
General Peyton C. March, 85, chief of staff in World War I, marked his birthday with family, friends, and veterans in Washington. He praised being alive and said he was busy, with Gen J Lawton Collins planning a visit to pay respects.
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Washington
Peyton C. March
U.S. Army
Officials weigh Hudson river as emergency water source
Commissioner Stephen J. Carney said there would be no more water holidays until after the New Year. He cautioned New Yorkers to conserve water and add it to their New Year’s resolutions. Officials planned a meeting this afternoon to discuss tapping the Hudson and other sources for emergency supply.
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Sioner
Stephen J. Carney
Carney
Hudson River
Netherlands backs Indonesia for United Nations entry
The Netherlands pledged full support for Indonesia as it applies for UN membership after sovereignty transfer to the United States of Indonesia. U N Secretary General Lie and the UN commission welcomed the move while noting Russia may veto, jeopardizing quick admission.
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Netherlands
United Nations
Russia
Indonesia
U. N
Security Council
U. N. Commission For
Reckless Driving Charge Filed Against Grimes Teens
Des Moines reports three Grimes youths aged 15 and 18 questioned after two shotgun blasts from a passing car toward William Donald’s vehicle near Des Moines. One 15-year-old admitted firing. A reckless driving charge was filed against Robert Schiffer, 18, with further charges pending for the younger boys.
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Des Moines
Grimes
Iowa
Robert Schiffer
William Donald
Macedonia
Donald
Max van Rees
Schiffer
Iowa Republicans face rifts over Spangler leadership
Des Moines report notes deep divisions within Iowa GOP between the Spangler faction and liberal wing led by Whitney Gilliland. Central committee actions in December failed to fully remove Spangler, while Gilliland signals resolve to address party unity amid renewed speculation on leadership.
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DES Moines
IDPR
Republican
Iowa
State Central Committee
Harrison Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Central Committee
Old Guard’ Spangler
Whitney Gillilland
Glenwood
Clear Lake
Spangler
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