1948 Prosperity Forecast From U S Survey
U S employment chief Robert Goowin predicts 1948 will see higher national employment, possibly setting records, with demand strongest in building and machine trades. Contractors may need about 2.15 million workers at the peak of next fall’s home-building season as civilian employment in 1947 rose to over 58.5 million and personal income neared 197 billion dollars.
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Washington
Robert C. Goowin
U. S. Employment Service
Goodwin
Commerce Department
Wiley Held for Grand Jury on False Check Charges
Gene F. Wiley of Des Moines, 26, was held under $2,000 bond in Burlington Iowa on charges of false drawing and uttering false checks. He was arrested last week and sent to the grand jury.
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Surlington
Iowa
Gene F. Wiley
Des Moines
Moines
Two Convicts Dead in Colorado Prison Break
Canon City Colorado authorities report that during a prison break from the Colorado State Penitentiary a posse of national guardsmen and peace officers killed one convict and wounded another. Six more were captured, with three of them wounded, leaving four of the 12 fugitives still at large.
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Canon City
Colo
Colorado State Penitentiary
Funeral services for James Edward Cook held at Ainsworth church
Funeral services for James Edward Cook were held yesterday afternoon at the Ainsworth Methodist church with Rev. Carl Seifel presiding and a vocal solo by Marion Stephens. Pallbearers included Lee Sands Ellis Swisher Manford Rabeneld Harry Kilmore Don Rabeneld and Richard Stephens. Burial followed at Ainsworth Cemetery.
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James Edward Cook
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Seifel
Marion Stephens
Lee Sands
Ellis Swisher Manford Rabeneld
Harry Kilmore
Don Rabeneld
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth Cemetery
Babson Forecast Lays Out 1948 Economic Outlook
Babson predicts 1948 will largely mirror 1947 with no mood shift but growing headwinds. Expect higher retail prices, potential price controls on scarce goods, and continued war-to-peace reconversion. Farmers urged debt reduction and diversification as meat supply tightens and inflation lingers through November.
Molotov Blames U S for Big Four Germany Peace Breakup
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov charged that the United States blocked a London conference agreement on German peace. He released a 4000 word statement saying Washington sought to dictate terms and to keep freedom of action, countering Marshall Bevin and Bidault explanations.
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Moscow
Vv. M. Molotov
United States
Germany
Reich
Molotov
George C. Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Mr. Bevin
Georges Bidault
Sr. Marshall
Midnight Service At Methodist Church
New Year’s Eve will be observed at the Methodist church with a midnight candle light communion. Congregants gather at 11:30 p m for the ritual reading, and sacred elements are administered at midnight in a candle lit setting. The service ends around 12 30 a m and is led by church ministers.
Maryland Seacoast Tops in Seafood Production
Maryland leads in seafood production with oysters crabs terres pin clams and fish fueling the industry across the state. A diverse harvest supports local markets and regional commerce, highlighting Maryland’s coastal economy and aquaculture activity.
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Maryland
Mayor Mace Drives Tough Line on Reckless Driving
Mayor G B Mace announces a tightened citywide crackdown on reckless driving and stop sign violations. Police and council meet to boost enforcement, aiming to curb speeding and unsafe driving despite a smaller force. Cooperation from motorists urged to improve street safety.
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G. B. Mace
Washington
Ecounel
Mace
Siid
Holstors
Sheriff Announces Driving License Renewal Rules
Sheriff H. M. Putnam reports many inquiries about renewal rules. Licenses above 900000 must renew within 30 days after the holder's birthday post July 1945. Licenses numbered under FOO extend to July 5 1949 and renewals due within 30 days after the birthday following July 1949. After July 5 1948 vision tests required for new licenses. More than three moving violations requires a full license examination.
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H. M. Putnam
Iowa State Employment Service Office Closed for New Year
The Iowa State Employment Service office will be closed all day on New Year’s Day, affecting local job seekers and resourcing services. No regular appointments or filings will be available. normal operations resume the following day.
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Iowa
Federal revenue office to assist farmers on two Saturdays
The federal revenue office at the post office will be open on Saturday January 5 and Saturday January 10 to help farmers file income tax declarations.
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Federal Revenue Office
New High for Cattle on Chicago Market
Cattle hit a new all time high on the Chicago livestock market as two carloads of fat steers sold at 41 dollars per hundredweight. The steers averaged 1275 pounds each.
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Chicago
New Year Open House at YMCA Revived After Five Year Lapse
The New Year open house at the YMCA and YWCA returns after a five year gap. Activities include a small fry meeting, grade school and junior high demonstrations, Leaders Corps volunteers, junior high band, church teams exhibition, pool events, and evening basketball games Featuring participants from the YWCA Y Williamsburg area and local clubs.
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YMCA
YWCA
YWA
Stan Kiesey
Jean Rudiger
Ernie Rouse
Keith Vetter
Tarsal
Leaders Corps
Leaders’ Corps
Phil Leyden
Ernest Beenblossom
Reece Miller
Frank Miller
Marvin McClure
Larry Thorn
Melvin Hill
United Presbyterian
St. Jones
Don Wilson
Flyers
Smarts
Relief Campaign Nets $1516 in Washington County
The Christian relief drive raised 1516.40 in Washington County led by William Ganen and the Farm Bureau. About 800 arches of clothing were shipped to the World Service Center in seven boxes. Top contributors came from 76 township with $300, Crawford and English River also notable. Clothing was in good condition including 22 suits, 380 overcoats, 113 pairs shoes, 63 scarves, 52 underwear items, and more. Funds and garments will aid European relief through established agencies.
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Washington County
William Ganen
A. K. Stoutner
Crawford Township
English River
Washington
Ganon
Gammon
Crawfords, He
Farat
Comets face Med iapolis on opponent’s floor
The Comets lost to Med iapolis on the latter's floor earlier. The public is invited to attend open house programs to see activities carried on by the Washington YWCA and YMCA.
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Comets
Mediapolis
Washington Ywca
YMCA
Truman Seeks World Peace in 1948 Ambitious Outlook
President Truman voiced confidence that nations can reach world peace and urged a mutual spirit of goodwill and confidence among the great powers. He spoke at a New Year’s Eve news conference and while receiving Soviet ambassador Panushkin’s credentials. He praised General Electric for cutting grit prices and avoided commenting on Henry Wallace’s independent bid.
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Washington
Truman
Alexander S. Panyushkin
United States
Henry A. Wallace
Henry Wallace Heads to Month-Long Vacation Campaign
Henry A. Wallace left Milwaukee by plane for a month at his home in south Salem New York to rest before an intensive campaign for his third party presidential bid. He spoke last night in Milwaukee and planned to reach New York’s La Guardia later today. He charged leaders of both major parties with pushing for war with Russia and outlined a seven point program for world peace.
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Milawauke
Henry A. Wallace
South Salem
N. Y
Wallace
Milwaukee
la Guardia
New York
Russia
Abdication Seen As Plot by Reds
London dispatch reports Romanian communists used the abdication of King Michael to seize control. Petru Groza forms a popular republic while Vasile Luca purges royalists as Soviet troops plan to leave after an Austrian peace treaty. Michael’s visit to London and Switzerland preceded the move.
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London
Michael
Petru Groza
Vasile Luca
Romania
Austria
Bucharest
Communist Party
Elizabeth
Dallied
Switzerland
Anne of Bourbon-Parma
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