Truman to Ask 41 Billion for Marshall Plan in Budget
President Truman is expected to request about 41 billion dollars for European aid under the Marshall plan in his upcoming fiscal year budget. The total budget figure approaches 43.98 billion dollars and may include military training funding, with revision possible before his message to Congress. He will deliver the state of the union in person at 1:59 PM Wednesday before a joint session.
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Tiger Networks
Officers Elected by St. Pauls Churches
Rev. Milo J. Philippi announced 1948 officers for St. Pauls churches. Washington Church board members include Raymond Landau as president and Carl Zieglowsky as treasurer. Valley Church board lists Walter Sheetz as president and Ted Mayer as treasurer. Various guilds and Sunday schools appoint presidents, secretaries, and treasurers including Mrs. Ted Givans and Lyle Conklin.
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Milo J. Philippi
Evangelical and Reformed Churches of
Washington and Valley
Washington Church Board
Raymond Landau
Philip Gerdes
Carl Zieglowsky
Ralph Witthoff
Albert Zieglowsky
Martin Westen
Valley Church Board
Walter Sheetz
Howard Altenbernd
Ted Mayer
Keither Doering
Kenneth Sheetz
Washington Woman's Guild
Ted Givans
Adolph Guenther
Fred Neuhart
Elmer Guenther
Evert Westen
Valley Ladies Aid
Nick Tines
Lyle Conklin
Carl Mayer
Peet Advocates Religion Added to Reading Writing Arithmetic
J H Peet superintendent of Cedar Falls schools argues in Gideon magazine that religion should be added to the trio of reading writing and arithmetic, promoting a broader educational standard. He notes his background in Washington and stresses religious instruction as part of schooling.
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Gideon Magazine
J H. Peet
Cedar Falls
Ormerly
Washington
MacArthur Message Hints at Presidential Run
Wisconsin centennial ceremonies include General Douglas MacArthur’s congratulatory message sent from Japan. Supporters interpret it as a hint he will seek the Republican nomination, with Wisconsin officials and boosters organizing a MacArthur for president campaign in Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin
Japan
Clarvin Rosenberry
State Supreme Court
Fred R. Zimmerman
Pss
Tokyo
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Siga
Joseph Choate
California
President Club
Milwaukee
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McArthur
Weddings and Divorces Decrease in 1947 Records
No new marriage licenses were issued at the court house in 1948 up to January. The year 1947 recorded 143 licenses, down from 158 the previous year. Prior years show 124 licenses in 1945, with a decline continuing through the period reported.
Foil Attempt to Ship TNT to Palestine Captured
Federal officials sought a youth identified as Philip Alper in a plot to ship 65 000 pounds of TNT to Palestine in cases labeled industrial machinery. Police hunted the youth after letters bearing his name were found in a Bronx warehouse containing mine detectors pig metal and other military equipment. The case was described in detail by Palestinian newspaper man Don Fines who had sublet two rooms in the building.
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Palestine
Philip Alper
George Callihan
Portiol
Park Avenue
Bronx
Alper
Don Fines
Schools Re Open as Teachers Return After Holidays
Washington schools reopen after a two week holiday break. Superintendent W A Erbe reports all teachers back and attendance near normal with some absences at Lincoln Stewart school due to measles. First semester continues. first half ends January 23.
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W. A. Erbe
Iil
Cin Stewart School
Dawson Service Held Tuesday for Oscar H. Dawson
Funeral services for Oscar H. Dawson set for two o clock Tuesday at Sh era s funeral home conducted by Mr. George Kerr. Burial follows at Elm Grove cemetery with the funeral party arriving from Holinbure Texas where he died Friday afternoon. He was born near Washington January 15 1872 and married 62 years ago Willem Tucker. Surviving wife three sons Leche Jam ie Wyoming Max J St Joseph Mo Walter Denver Colo three daughters Frances Porteous Edinburo Texas Myron Schwarz Los Angeles Calif J B Walker northeast of Washington 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Shera S Funeral Home
George Kerr
Variat
Elm Grove Cemetery
Holinbure
Texas
Dawson
Mr. Dawson
Washington
Joseph Dawson
Unis
Willem Tucker
Colorado
Manchester
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
Daween
Leche
Jaemie
Wyoming
Max J
St. Jooseph
Walter
Denver
Colo
Frances Porteous
Edinburo
Myron Schwarz
Los Angeles
Calif
Births and Deaths Reported by County Clerical Court
Records show last year there were 571 births and 219 deaths in the county, compared with 455 births and 219 deaths in 1945. Divorces fell, with 36 granted in 1947 and 60 in 1946.
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Tsy
Beardsley Seeks Republican Nomination for Governor in June
State Rep. William S. Beardsley 46 former Clark Warren county businessman announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in the June primary. His four point platform calls for sound business administration state aid to schools farm to market roads and a strong conservation program.
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Dhe Moinds
William S. Beardsley
New
Virginia
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State Senate
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Warren
Warren County
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Conservation Study Committee
Beardsley Announces Run for Iowa Governor Nomination
William S. Beardsley a former Iowa state senator declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. The veteran Republican said he will campaign on his record and policy proposals to lead the state.
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William SS. Beardsley
Abeese
Iowa
Vodiy
Union Services Open Last Night
Week of prayer services began at the Christian church with Rev. TL C Polk delivering the opening sermon. Dr. Fred E. Miller presided, Dr. George Kerr offered prayer, and the Christian choir sang. The union series continues tonight at the Presbyterian church and runs through next Sunday who Rev Milo J Phillips will preach the closing sermon.
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Union Church
Christian Church
TL. C. Polk
Fred E. Miller
George Kerr
Walter Smith
Christian Church Choir
Wencell Rider
Presbyterian Church
Mrs Earl Miller Seeks Nomination for Secretary of State
Des Moines today Mrs Earl G Miller requested nomination papers for secretary of state a post held by her late husband for two terms Earl Miller served two terms and in 1942 opposed Bourke Hickenlooper for the GOP nomination for governor but was badly beaten in the 1942 primary.
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Des Moines
Earl G. Miller
Earl Miller
Bourke Hicken- Jooper
GOP
Eldon Roundhouse Destroyed by Fire in Early Morning Blaze
Damage from a morning fire that destroyed the Rock Island roundhouse in Eldon was estimated at over 200000 dollars. Firemen reported the blaze started in an oil burning locomotive and caused extensive damage to the facility.
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Towdan
Rock Island
Reverend T E White resigns as local pastor
Rev T E White, pastor of the Presbyterian church, submitted his resignation at yesterday's service to be acted on by the congregation on January 1. He indicated he would likely depart around February first. White came to the area in July 1945 from Dubuque Iowa where he worked with the University of Dubuque as assistant to the president.
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Presbyterian Church
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Dubuque
Iowa
University of Dubuque
Open House Program Friday Night At Local Y
Part of the open house program, a New Year promise, will be held Friday evening starting seven o'clock. Demonstrations by the grade school Y boss and junior high classes lead to a swimming pool program. At eight, a basketball game between the Flyers and Smarts, in the independent league, unfolds. The public is invited, especially Y members’ parents, to see Y activities for the boys.
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Iheam
Lester Nichols Home Damaged by Fire
About 12 50 this afternoon the fire department was called to the Lester Nichols home at 1514 East Third street. The fire started in the kitchen and spread between the walls, making it hard to extinguish. Firemen reported considerable damage by water as well as by the fire before it was controlled.
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Lester Nichols
East Third Street
Eggless Thursdays Dropped From Grain Saving Plan
A government food official announced that Eggless Thursdays will be dropped this week from the grain saving program. A spokesman for the President's voluntary meat conservation program said the change will be formally announced today, while Meatless Tuesdays will continue.
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Washington
UPA
Truman
Voluntary Gain
Damaged Locomotives Halt Fire Spread Risk
A fire damaged two locomotives and prevented spread to adjoining buildings. Quick action by crews limited damage and kept nearby structures safe.
United Nations Opens New Assembly With Soviet Bloc Boycott
United States envoy Warren R. Austin opened the UN little assembly in Lake Success New York appealing for Soviet bloc participation. He pledged not to end the UN Security Council and urged members to act in the UN charter spirit despite six empty seats signaling East West rift.
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N. Y
United States
Moscow
United Nations
Russia
Warren R. Austin
Austin
Little Assembly
UN Cecurity Council
Caida
Soviet Union
Pew Little Assembly
Soviet Bloc
Must Clear Snow From the Sidewalks
City street commissioner Ralph Minick urged Washington residents to shovel snow from sidewalks within the legal time. He said city crews are working downtown clearing pavements and cannot yet remove ice everywhere, but snow should be shoveled and ice cleared when possible.
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Ralph Minick
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Miniek
Dr V O Muench Dies at Nichols Iowa
Dr. V O Muench 63 and brother of R L Muench of Washington died suddenly Saturday from a heart ailment in Nichols Iowa. Funeral Tuesday at Nichols High School auditorium with burial there. A 1910 Iowa State University medical graduate he practiced 37 years in Nichols and held roles with Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Survivors include three nieces and two nephews.
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R. L. Muench
Washington
Nichols
Iowa
Nicho's High School
Muench
Iowa State University
Legion
Masons
Elis
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lawton Man Fined for No License and License Plates
State Highway Patrol arrested Robert L. Riley, 26, a Lawton, Oklahoma man, for operating a car without a valid license or license plates. He was jailed over the weekend and, in a Justice of the Peace court, ordered to pay a $35 fine. his employer remitted the money.
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Robert L. Riley
Lawton
Okl
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Lake Superior Remains World’s Largest Freshwater Lake
The article notes Lake Superior as the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world. It highlights its vast size and status among Great Lakes and global freshwater bodies.
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