Wallace Considers Idaho Senator for 1948 VP Ticket
Presidential candidate Henry Wallace said he may pick Sen. Glen H. Taylor of Idaho as his running mate in 1948. He noted Taylor’s name is frequently floated for the vice presidency and that formal decisions would wait for a national meeting in Chicago within two months.
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Milwaukee
Henry
Wallace
Glen H. Taylor
Idaho
Will Stump
Taylor
Chelago
Chicago
Henry Wallace
Restaurant at Capitol Robbed
A thief robbed the Capitol restaurant office of about $100 in bills from two small cash boxes kept in the open safe. The safe was unlocked overnight. The intruder entered after 6:14 a.m. when the office was opened for cleaning, grabbing $100 from one box and leaving $100 in silver and $2350 in the other box untouched.
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Washington
House of Representatives
William J. Broderick
Charles M. Peer
Bro
Open House at YMCA Programs Two O Clock Start
YMCA hosts open house Thursday January first with a two o clock gym exhibition by grade and junior high boys. A 2 45 band concert, junior league basketball, swimming show, senior league game at four, and YWCA refreshments follow. Evening basketball games begin after four and building closes at six with New Year’s Eve closure noted.
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YMCA
YWCA
New Year's Service At Trinity Lutheran Church
The New Year will be welcomed at an eight o clock service at Trinity Lutheran Church 32 East Second Street on New Year s Eve The Holy Supper will be celebrated and Pastor J H Berwl erwieden will preach Forward With Jesus Luke 2 21 Visitors are welcome.
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Trinity Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran Church
East Second Street
J. H Berwlerwieden
Jesus
Henry Wallace announces independent presidential bid in 1948
Wallace declares he will run as an independent in 1948 and rails against party control, urging a peaceful future and a strong international police force. He criticizes war plans, Truman doctrine, and Marshall plan, signaling a new youth oriented program and nonaligned stance toward Russia.
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Europe
United States
Russia
Not Worried, Says McGrath
Democratic National Chairman J. Howard McGrath said Henry Wallace's independent bid for president would not hurt the party's chances next year. He added Wallace's move could clear the campaign atmosphere and argued wallace cannot win votes from Democrats or derail US foreign policy.
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McGrath Albuquerque
Ws. al
J. Howard McGrath
Henry Wallace
Wallace
McGrath
United States
Russia
Marine League to Promote Golden Gloves Matches
The Marine Corps League meeting in Legion Hall discussed sponsoring Golden Gloves boxing in Washington for the coming season. Wayne Chamberlin presided, Gillam of Cedar Rapids provided management info, and Nels Westermark was named adjutant for contact. Dr Melville spoke on glassblowing, with refreshments by McCarthy and Tucker. Next meeting set for Jan 26.
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Harry Barker
Marine Corps League
Washington
Wayne Charmberlin
Legion Hall
Gillam
Cedar Rapids
Golden Gloves
Nels B. Westermark
Rt. Melville
Bernard McCarthy
Daryl Tucker
Truman Signs Anti-inflation Duplicate Bill
President Truman signed a duplicate copy of the missing anti inflation bill as first business. The original vanished from Clark M. Clifford’s desk and the duplicate was sent to House Speaker Martin for signature while federal agents investigated the disappearance.
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Washington
Truman
Clark M. Clifford
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Army
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Dedham
Mass
Jews and Arabs in Bloody Battle at Haita Refinery
In Palestine the Haita refinery battle left 47 dead and 61 wounded as Jewish attackers used a speeding limousine to hurl bombs at a line of Arabs. Arab survivors then attacked Jewish workers in a frenzied clash. Official tallies recorded 36 Jews and 11 Arabs killed.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Haitavil
Polson Sues for Divorce Custody of Three Children
Lloyd R Polson files for divorce from Grace D Polson in Nebraska court. He cites marriage in Washington Navy Yard on December 24 1938 and three children aged five three and two. He resides in Lincoln Nebraska and says Grace left Sept 23 1947 to her parents in Washington county and refuses to live with him. He asks custody of the three minors.
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Washington
Navy
Lincoln
Nebr
Washington County
Polson
Claims jur y was in too big a hurry
Riley P Williams a former Union Pacific lineman from Council Bluffs Iowa sought 25000 dollars in a California injury case against Union Pacific. The jury awarded 2000 dollars and Williams claims they were eager to go home for Christmas and filed for a new trial in district court citing 28 reasons including jurys haste.
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Omaha
Neb
Riley P. Williams
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Williams
California
Union Pacific Railroad
Washington City Adopts Garbage Regulation Ordinance
Washington city council passed a new garbage collection ordinance at a special meeting. It requires metal lined containers with tight lids, sets collection rules and fees, and prohibits other disposal methods. The measure takes effect January 1 and will be published in the Journal. residents must arrange disposal and payment.
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Washington
Baby Scott Dies at County Hospital
Timothy C. Scott was born yesterday at the county hospital and died at 5:30 PM. He was the son of Lloyd and Henrietta Scott. Survived by parents and one sister Christie aged two, maternal grandparents Max and Mrs Marble, and paternal grandmother Mrs Ralph Scott. Graveside rites were held this afternoon at Elm Grove Cemetery conducted by Rev. T C Polk.
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Timothy C. Scott
Lloyd
Henrietta (Marble) Scott
Christie
Max Marble
Ralph Scott
Elm Grove Cemetery
T. C. Polk
Stores to Close Earlier on Saturdays in Winter Months
Washington stores and many businesses will close at nine on Saturdays during January February and March as announced by John Lee secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. The move aligns with last year’s winter schedule and should not hardship shoppers. The earlier closing begins this Saturday the first of January.
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Washington
John Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Cut Ordered in Whiskey Output
The government imposed a grain-use rationing system on all distillers to cut whiskey production. Secretary Clinton P. Anderson set a limit of 2,450,000 bushels for grain use from tomorrow 12:01 a.m. to February 1, with authority expiring then. The order followed President Truman signing the inflation bill and sparked a protest from the Distilled Spirits Institute labeling output as a mere trickle.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Anderson
Truman
Distilled Spirits Institute
Fillmore Names New Deputy Sheriff for County
Sheriff H. M. Putnam announces Robert Fillmore as the new deputy sheriff. He will assume duties at the courthouse Friday January 2, succeeding Walter Kiesey who becomes chief deputy county assessor. Kiesey has served since January 1 1941, following his brother Stan Kiesey who became county auditor.
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H. M. Putnam
Robert Fillmore
Court House
Walter Kiesey
Fred Bourgeois
Kiesey
Stan Kiesey
R. W. Fillmore
Brighton
Washington
Idaho Irrigated Lands Surpass Two Million Acres
The report states Idaho has more than 2,225,000 acres of irrigated land. This figure highlights the scale of agricultural water infrastructure across the state and reflects ongoing farming activity and land use trends.
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State of
Idaho
Anderson to Seek State Legislature in June Primary
Carl 4 Anderson of Lime Creek township announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state representative. A 560 acre farmer active in Farm Bureau and soil conservation, he aims to replace T. H. Huston who will not seek re election. Anderson is noted as a leading progressive farmer with modern methods awards. This marks the first candidate in Washington county for the 1948 elections.
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Carl
Anderson
Lime Creek Township
Farm Bureau
T. H. Huston
Crawford Township
Huston
Washington County
Deputy Assessors Gather Supplies for New Season
Twenty of twenty one deputy assessors attended a meeting called by the county auditor. They received supplies and instructions and will begin assessment work early next month. The focus is on personal property moneys and credits and dogs three months old as of Jan 15. A L Griffith of Washington was elected chairman and C M Livesty of Wellman secretary.
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A. L. Griffith
Washington
C. M. Livesty
Wellman
Hugh Krieger of Conesville Is Dead
Hugh Krieger aged about 56 of Conesville died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday afternoon at the Charles Roush home in Columbus Junction. He was a World War I and II veteran, son of Frank and Lydia Krieger, with funeral arrangements pending at Richey Funeral Home. Survived by sisters Ollie Soloman and Fern Mie Solomon of Conesville and brother Guy Krieger of Davenport.
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Columbus Junction
Hugh Krieger
Conesville
Charles Roush
Mr. Krieger
Muscatine County
Frank
Lydia Krieger
Richey Funeral Home
Conesville Cemetery
Ollie Soloman
Fern Mie Solomon
Fern
Guy Krieger
Davenport
Funeral of Mrs Murphy Held Yesterday in Los Angeles
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the L A in memory of Mrs Murphy. The ceremony honored her life with family present and attendees from the local community. The obituary notes she had been a longtime resident and active member of the church.
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Mrs. Murphy
L.A
Romania Proclaims Republic After King Michael Abdicates
Bucharest reports King Michael of Romania abdicated today and Romania was proclaimed a republic. The 26 year old former king renounced his throne and was expected to leave the country to marry Princess Anne de Bourbon-Parme.
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Michael
Bucharest
Michael of
Romania
Anne de Bourbon-Parwpa
London
Princesslizabeth
Britain
Michaels
Europe
Romania King Michael Abdication Sparks Sovietization Fears
American diplomatic officials today said the abdication of King Michael of Romania takes the brakes off Communist plans for complete Sovietization of the country. They believe the 71 year old king quit his throne in protest over constitutional changes invoked by the Communists, not for purely personal reasons.
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Washington
Wee
Michael
Romania
Farmers Get Record Prices Amid Higher Farm Goods Rates
Washington reported mid November to mid December saw a five percent rise in prices received by farmers, setting a new record. The mid December index reached 301 with prices paid rising to 245, lifting the parity ratio to 123. Livestock and products, food and feed grains, hay, and oil bearing crops posted record highs.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Tin Can Collection North of Tracks This Friday and Saturday
The sanitary department will pick up tin cans and ashes in Washington north of the Rock Island and Milwaukee tracks Friday and Saturday. Place items in containers at the alley or curb where they are easily seen and collected.
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Sanitary Department
Washington
Rock Island and Milwaukee
Monks Buy Valley Ranch in Northern New Mexico
The Valley Ranch in Pecos, a large Northern New Mexico dude ranch, sold to the Cistercian Order also known as Trappists. Jones funeral home handled services for Mrs A Bell Murphy with Rev T B White officiating. Pallbearers included Dale Kiesey Walter Kiesey Theodore Kiesey Claude Woods Robert Roe Dale Fuhr. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Dude Ranch
Pecos, N. M
UUP
Valley Ranch
New Mexico
Jones
A.& Bell Murphy
T. B. White
Dale
Walter
Theodore Kiesey
Claude Woods
Robert Roe
Dale Fuhr
Woodlawn Cemetery
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Service On Trail
Lloyd R. Polson
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L. J. Kehoe
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