Indian Police Nab Organizer Of Gandhi Plot
Police in Nagpur seized the chief organizer of a Hindu extremist group linked to the Gandhi assassination after a mob attack on the RSS offices. The government announced over 800 Hindu extremists were rounded up in a drive against Hindu Mahasabha and Rashtriya Sevak Sangh as Nehru banned private political armies.
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New Delhi
Nagpur
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Gandhi
Hindu Mahasabha
Rashtriya Sevak Sangh
India
RSS
Golwalkar
Central
United Provinces
Rahstriya Sevak Sangh
Jawaharal Nehru
Former Mayor Willmering Seeks Keokuk Office
Former Keokuk mayor Frank Willmering, who served four terms starting in 1932 and again 1944 46, announced his March primary bid. He faces Col Frank Nelson and Emery Prunty with incumbent John Beirman awaiting formal declaration.
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Kreokuk
IUP
Frank Willmering
Willmering
Col
Frank Nelson
Jonathan Wainwright
Emery Prunty
American Legion
John Beirman
Mason seeks Bergeson post as Iowa secretary
Deputy Richard N. Mason of Ames announces he is a candidate to replace secretary Rollo Bergeson. Mason says his service under Bergeson qualifies him to continue efficient office procedures and welcomes public ideas for improvements. Other announced candidates include R L Voelz of Minden and Mrs Ruby Miller, widow of Earl G Miller.
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Des Moines
Richard N. Mason
Ames
Rollo Bergeson
Mason
Bergeson
Restet
Sioux City
R. L. Voelz
Minden
Ruby Miller
Earl G. Miller
County School Board Election Set For March 8
Lester B. Krabill, Washington county superintendent, outlined plans for the regular county school election on March 8 the first under a new five member county board of education. The board will have limited powers, focus on planning reorganizations, and meet April 5 with no salary, issuing a ballot residents in each district may vote. Four election areas define districts with current board members named and two candidates already filing for the new board. Nomination papers are due February 17 with ballots prepared for March.
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Lester B. Krabill
Washington County
Krabill
County Board of Education
Department of Public Instruction
C. R. Oldfield
Wellman
B. C. Foster
Ar A. Dunbar
Keota
M. H. McDowell
West Chester
George Havel
Ainsworth
Mr. McDowell
Marion George
Washington
Didate
New Cold Wave Heads for State
Des Moines reports a new cold wave moving into Iowa with sub zero temperatures and possible snow and freezing drizzle. Winds will rise as the system approaches from the northwest, with snow starting tonight or tomorrow and chills spreading across the state.
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Des Moines
Feb
Murray Warns Against Slash In Aid Plan
CIO President Philip Murray told Congress that proposed cuts to the European Recovery Program would be “well-nigh criminal.” He urged full support for ERP and warned against using aid as a political weapon, advocating open doors to nations willing to join recovery efforts.
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Murray
Washington
UPCIO
Philip Murray
Congress Today
Europe
Senate
Plen Relations Committee
James B. Carey
CIO
Truman
George C. Marshall
Hie
Congress
Eastern
House
Robert A. Taft
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Funeral Services Held for A. T. Augustine at West Chester
Funeral services for A. T. Augustine were held Monday afternoon at two in the West Chester Methodist church with Rev. Vernon Pike presiding. Music featured a solo by Mrs. Edgar Stewart, accompanied by Mary Ann Bauer. Palls were borne by J. E. Coffey, Oral Norman, Fred Foriash, R. C. Ferguson, Will Ross, and Pat Hoover. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home arranged.
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A. T. Augustine
West Chester Methodist Church
Vernon Pike
Edgar Stewart
Mary Ann Bauer
J. E. Coffey
Oral Norman
Fred Foriash
R. C. Ferguson
Will Ross
Pat Hoover
Elm Grove
Jones Funeral Home
Albrecht Delights Y M C A Audience With Travel Talk
Explorer and zoologist Albrecht told a 200 plus audience at the Y M C A community room about hunting and research expeditions in Alaska. He screened color photos from Hudson Bay Adventures and Adventures on Land and Sea, with Florida Rocky Mountains trips. Dr. C A Peterson of the Izaak Walton League introduced him. the league sponsored the visit. The Chicagua chapter set next meeting for February 23.
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J. Albrecht
Y BM
Albrecht
Alaska
Hudson Bay
United States
Florida
Rocky Mountains
C. A. Peterson
Izaak Walton League
Walton League
Washington
Chicagua
Weather outlook hints at cold wave by Thursday
The report notes mild temperatures for the east and south areas tomorrow night before a new cold wave hits. It forecasts north area average temperatures from eight below to two below by Thursday per the agricultural outlook.
High School Choral Concert Planned for Thursday Evening
Washington High School presents a choral concert Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium directed by Wendell J. Rider. Mixed chorus, girls glee club, and several small groups perform sacred, romantic, and popular selections with new spoken readings and fanfares by trombones. Admission is free.
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Washington High School
Wendell J. Rider
Rider
Brahe
Arcadelt
Moravian
Lutkin
Luther
Noah
Bartholomew
Woodford-Finder
Wihtol
Cadman
Arr
Taylor
Mana-Zucca
Foeman
Sullivan
Mr. Rider
Joe
Report Changes To Coal Stoves
UP-Fuel-oil coordinator Jodney Q. Selby reports many localities converting fuel oil burners to coal stoves. He cites a Lancaster oil-burner maker shutting plants for lack of demand, using coal to heat its own plant. Mahaska county in Iowa praised for organizing oil men to relieve a shortage at New Sharon.
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Jodney Q. Selby
Selby
Lancaster
Mahaska County
Towa
Mahaska
New Sharon
Hoosac Tunnel Nears Five Mile Length In Massachusetts
The Hoosac railway tunnel through the Hoosac mountains in Massachusetts is nearly five miles long.
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Hoosace
Hoosace Mountains
Massachusetts
Mission Hospital in Assiut Discussed by Washington Presbyterians
Dr. Tidrick of University Hospital spoke to the United Presbyterian Brotherhood about the Assiut mission hospital in Egypt. He described worm and hookworm diseases, unsafe water, unsanitary life, eye diseases, and local superstitions, noting Egyptian doctors can manage with training. The talk followed a church dinner with officers and speakers.
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United Presbyterian Church Brotherhood
Washington
Assiut
Egypt
Nile
Robert Tidrick
University Hospital
Town City
Dolieb Hill
Sudan
United Presbyterian
Tidvick
Assius Hospital
Tidrick
Ralph Kleese
Brother Hod
John Owen
Arthur Duensing
Court Questions New Vehicle Law In Iowa Case
Cherokee Iowa February 8 A Cherokee county district court ruling questions the constitutionality of Iowa new motor vehicle financial and safety responsibility law. The test case against Alfred W Kahl by H C Swisher holds part of the law unconstitutional as it deprives a citizen of rights. Judge R G Rodman upholds Swisher contention that a court hearing is required before license or plates can be revoked.
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Cherokee
Cherokee County
Iowa
Alfred W. Kahl
Town Department of Public Safety
H C. Swisher
R. G. Rodman
Swisher
Three senators kill meat rationing plan in Senate vote
Washington February 3 Three senators defeated a bill to set up meat rationing machinery without price control in case of shortage. Assistant Secretary Brannan urged approval while warning the measure beats nothing. The bill by Senator Flanders faced opposition in a 3 to 2 banking subcommittee vote.
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Washington
Senate Banking
Charles F. Brannan
Brannan
Ralph E. Flanders
Senate
House
Pulpit Committee Named at Washington Presbyterian Church
Rev. T. E. White released from Washington Presbyterian Church. A pulpit committee, including Vernon Witting William Graf and Ivan Rehmel, will secure supply pastors until a candidate is approved. Rev. M. M. Merrill and Rev. Arnold W. Langendberg from Dubuque will lead services on February 15 and 22.
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T. E. White
Presbyterian Church In
Washington
Rev. White
Presbytery
Iowa City
J. C. Carrus
S. A. Munson
Vernon Witting
William Graf
Ivan Rehmel
Pre
M. M. Merrill
Dubuque
Arnold W. Langendberg
Court rules Swisher not liable under act in fatal car crash
The court found Swisher not responsible under the act because his car was driven without the owner's consent. Swisher had received a notice from the public safety department stating he was subject to the act as owner of the vehicle involved in a fatal accident. He reported the car missing on Nov 14 and learned of the fatal crash the next day involving his son Earl and two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Public Safety Department
Earl
Department of Public Safety
Massachusetts Resident Loses 1948 License Plate
Boston report notes the first Massachusetts resident to lose his 1948 automobile license plate, involving Lt. Gov. Arthur W. Coolidge.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Arthur W. Coolidge
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