Benes Urges Unity as Czech Political Crisis Deepens
Prague February 21 President Eduard Benes urged unity among battling parties and refused a Communist controlled government by unions or other national bodies. Premier Gottwald demanded Communist control and blamed Western spies for the cabinet crisis as six thousand Communists gathered in the snow for a rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Eduard Benes
Benes
Communist Party
Benes’ Appeal. A Party Statement Said He Must “Heed the Voice of the People
Social Democrats
Klement Gottwald
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Gottwald
National Front
Former Residents Remembered in Golden Anniversary Note
Eva Denny received a letter from Mrs Gladys Barnoski Smith of St Louis informing that her father Mr Frank Barnoski and mother Mrs Barnoski will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 22. They reside in Logan Town and Mr Barnoski, formerly with the Milwaukee here, is now retired. Their son Francis lives in Hastings Nebraska. Gladys is mother to three daughters and one son. The family once lived in Washington for many years and old friends recall them as fine people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Denny
Gladys Barnoski Smith
St. Louis
Frank Barnoski
Logan
Town
Barnoski
Milwaukee
Francis
Hastings
Nebraska
Gladys
Washington
Abbott predicts higher beef prices at Midwest Exposition
C J Abbott president of the Nebraska stockgrowers association told 2400 visitors at the Midwest Agriculture and Industry Exposition in Cedar Rapids Iowa that beef demand will rise. He noted 2.6 million cattle and 1.5 million hogs have been liquidated while population grew by 13 million, boosting per capita beef consumption and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chris J. Abbott
Nebraska Stock Crowers Association
Hyannis
Neb
Abbott
1948 County Conservation Plan Outlined by Wittrig
Howard L. Wittrig announces the 1948 Washington County AAA conservation program with farm plan worksheets ready for farmers to sign by April 1. Meetings across townships will discuss intentions and sign farm plans, with payments for terracing drainage seeding lime and fertilizer. Washington County is chosen for a Federal crop insurance pilot with a county-wide meeting set for February 25 at the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Wittrig
Washington County Aaa Committee
Witting
Washington County
Brighton
Iowa
AAA
Welfare Workers in District Meeting Here
County welfare office workers and directors from southeast Iowa met in Washington on Thursday to hear Everett E. Daggett talk about welfare problems. Mrs. Payne Marshall reported that 24 attended the all day session held in the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Everett E. Daggett
Wapello County
Payne Marshall
Washington County
Y. M A
Child Health Conference at Washington County Health Unit
A child health conference is set for Tuesday February 24 from 1 30 to 3 36 pm at the Washington County Health Unit Office. For an appointment call 488.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Health Unit
Millers Celebrate First Anniversary at Bing's Cafe
Mr and Mrs Russell Miller celebrate their first business anniversary at Bing's Cafe located at the highways 92 and 1 intersection. The remodeled home houses the cafe with a 24 hour drive in service and the Millers reside in the apartment above the cafe. Local and transient patrons have supported the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Miller
Bing
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Miller
Food Prices Fall Across Stores Amid Delicate Trend
Chicago reports a continuing drop in food prices easing the cost of living. Government experts note reduced commodity markets but warn steel price increases could spur inflation. New York chains announce price cuts effective Monday while housewives seek deeper reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
New York
Labor Department
Grand Unions
Rural Young Peoples Open Ames Meeting
The 18th annual Rural Young Peoples assembly opened in Ames Iowa with delegates discussing their responsibilities in world peace. Speakers included Robert Beskel y of Des Moines editor of the Register Tribune and Wesley Down of Hilton Ontario president of the Junior Farmer's association of Ontario. Down urged sharing abundance to improve other nations living standards to reach ours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Rural Young Peoples Assembly
Robert Biskely
Des Moines
The
Register Tribune
Wesley Down
Hilton
Ontario
Canada
Junior Farmer's Association of Ontario
Down
Two Lakewood Waiters Held Over Diamond Theft
Two Lakewood New Jersey waiters, one brother of an international diamond courier, were held for grand jury action after customs agents uncovered 128600 dollars worth of illegally imported diamonds near Lakewood. Licht, related to Allen Licht, previously arrested in Belgium over $170000 worth of uncut stones, claimed to have lost the jewels on a trans Atlantic flight. The discovered stones were cut and polished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lakewood
N. J
Licht
Allen Licht
Belgium
Pratt Funeral for John Alfred Pratt
Funeral services were held for John Alfred Pratt who died February 18 at two o'clock Friday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. T. C. Polk officiating. Pallbearers were Merle Statler Alvin Strum Roscoe Robertson Ira Miksch David Miksch and Nelson Woodford. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alfred Pratt
Mrs Reid Visits Van Wert To See Daughter In Law
Mrs Harry Reid travels to Van Wert to visit her daughter in law Mrs Hubert Reid and her granddaughter. Hubert Reid serves as a lesson officer with the field artillery stationed in Japan. His wife and child may join him there later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Reid
van Wert
Hubert Reid
Field Artillery
Japan
Seven Men Vying for County Board of Education Seats
The county board of education approves seven candidates for four district seats and one at large post. Areas include Havel and Spenner in area one, Oldfield in area two, McDowell in area three, and George Fuhr Ed at large. Ballots are printed and voting procedures follow standard county practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Sec- 8
Wade
Washington County
George Havel
William Spenner
English River Township
C. R. Oldfield
Lime Creek Township
M. H. McDowell
Franklin Township
Marion S. George
Washington
Krabill
County Board
Oldfield
Havel
McDowell
F.A. Dunbar
J. B. Walker
B. C. Foster
Ten Arabs Hurt In Cairn Blast During Palestine Celebration
In Cairo on February 21, a blast near a Moslem Brotherhood event wounded ten Arabs as 10 volunteer Arab fighters prepared to depart for Palestine. Arab sources alleged Zionist involvement aiming at Sheik Hassan Banna, the Brotherhood leader who arrived five minutes after the explosion. The blast shook Cairo wells up to three miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Palestine
Sheik Hassan Banna
Kellogg seeks damages over 1946 gas explosion
J T Kellogg seeks 23180 in damages from the city and Iowa Public Service Co for a gas leak explosion at his Charles City home on October 9 1946. He suffered severe burns when a coal heater was lit and gas had accumulated in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
J. T. Kellogg
Kellogg
Iowa Public Servic Co
New Jap Premier Is Elected Today
Ashida Eiichi, veteran conservative diplomat and Democratic Party leader, was elected Japan's fifth postwar premier with 216 of 421 Diet votes. He pledged a middle-of-the-road cabinet and drew late support from the Social Democratic Party after outgoing Premier Katayama declined reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Etoshi Ashida
Democratic Party
Japan
Ashida
Douglas MacArthur
Social Democratic Party
Social Democrats
Tetsu Katayama
Final rites for Mrs Rose Wood in Ainsworth church
Mrs Rose Wood died Wednesday February 18 and her funeral was held Friday afternoon at 8 30 in the United Presbyterian church at Ainsworth with Rev Robert Stahmer in charge. Special music was provided by soloist Mrs Larry Trotter and pianist Mrs Glen Miller. Pall bearers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wood
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Robert Stahmer
Larry Trotter
Glen Miller
Transfusion Service Plans More Tests
The county blood transfusion service will collect donated samples at Kalena Rotary Club Stewart and Lincoln P T A in Washington Wellman Rotary Club and American Legion auxiliary in Washington. Red Cross nurse aides and county health unit staff will visit groups with multiple volunteers. Call 488 Washington for appointments at the health unit office. The process is simple and quick and greatly assists physicians and the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalena
Kephart Home Burned Near Washington Today
Fire destroyed the Roy Kephart farm home on route two about four miles southeast of Washington. Firemen arrived about 10:30 a.m. and had not returned by 2 p.m. The house was a total loss but most furnishings were saved. Cause not immediately determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kephart
Route Two
Washington
Farmers Mutual
Recone
Veterans May Be Taught Gambling Courses
Washington report says a House veterans subcommittee asked the VA education director to verify rumors that veterans may be taught gambling. Rep. Robert Tripp Ross cited claims a blackjack dealing course has been approved for veterans training in Nevada as the committee reviews a White House plan to cut social and nonessential courses, except those linked to prospects of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
House Veterans Subcommittee
H. V. Stirling
Veterans Administration
Robert Tripp Ross
X. Y
Nevada
White House
Congress
Obituary for Charles Jenkins and companions
Charles Jenkins Harry Boileau Melvin Spessard Lloyd Coon Milo Arthur and Corbin Crawford are named in a funeral notice. Interment was in Ainsworth cemetery and Jones Funeral Home of Washington handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jenkins
Harry Boileau
Melvin Spessard
Lloyd Coon
Milo Arthur
Corbin Crawford
Ainsworth Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
Washington
Industry Heads To Be Called By Congressional Committee
A joint congressional committee on the economic report voted to summon two or three steel industry leaders to explain a 5 per ton price increase. Hearings next Thursday will decide if a full investigation is needed and may include a representative from United States Steel, little steel, and an independent operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joint
Congressional Committee On the Economic Report
Robert A. Taft
Joseph H. Ball
Minn
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Edwin G. Nourse
Nourse
Washington birthday holiday closings observed February 23
Washington county offices in the county courthouse will be closed Monday February 23 for Washingtons birthday. Banks post office and internal revenue office in the basement of the postoffice building will also close. Postmaster O J Brown said there would be no mail deliveries and post office windows will be closed. Most business houses will stay open as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Court House
Washington
Post Office
Internal Revenue Office
Postoffice
O. J. Brown
Stassen To Enter Oregon Primary
Harold E. Stassen filed to enter the Oregon preferential presidential primary on May 21, opposing Gov. Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Republican race. Oregon's 12 GOP delegates pledged to the chosen nominee until victory or loss is certain. He filed with state elections chief David O Hara and pledged an active campaign on major national issues.
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Salem
Ore
Harold E. Stassen
Oregon
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Stassen
David O'Hara
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Philip Murray
CIO
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Murray
International Soundphoto
C. J. Abbott
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Clay
Pleasant Valley
Hoot
Kihio
Crawford
Crawfordsville
Dutch Creek
Dublin
English River
Franklin Franklin Center
Highland
Ralph Boyd
Millford McCreedy
Iowa—City Hall
Riverside
Jackson
Lime Creek
Welman
Marion
Ainsworth Bank
Ter
Bing’s
Rural Young Peoples Open Ames Meeting
Earth Slide
Puget Sound
Great Northern Railway
Mukilteo, Wash
International Sound
Diet
Wood Services
Weilman
R. Kephart
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