Churchill Urges Unity to Avoid War Over Russia
Winston Churchill told the Commons Western democracies must seek a realistic settlement with the Soviet Union before the atom bomb arrives, warning the current moment could not last. He said Greece’s fate and the Adriatic anchor of the iron curtain may decide Turkey’s future, and the atom bomb provides a limited breathing space of years.
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Winston Churchill
Russia
Churchill
House of Commons
Adriatic
Greece
Athens
Dardanelles
Turkey
Ernest Bevin
Europe
West
Soviet Union
Veterinarians Install Officers at Des Moines Meeting
In Des Moines on January 22 Dr John D Shoeman of Atlantic was named president elect of the state veterinary medical association, set to assume presidency next year. New officers include Dr Ira Minn Atkins as first vice president and Dr J C Raiser Rockdale as second vice president. Dr John C Barger, U S Department of Agriculture inspector in Des Moines, was elected life member of the association.
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Des Moines
John DD. Shoeman
Atlantic
Tewn Veterinary Medical Association
Yeserday
Shoeman
RN. B. Heiming
Cresco
Crier
Ira Minn
Atkins
J. C. Raiser
Rockne
John C Barger
U.S. Department of Serieniture
Eisenhower Declines Presidential Nomination Move
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower said he could not accept the presidential nomination even if tendered in a letter to Leonard V Finder publisher of the Union Leader. A slate pledged to Eisenhower appears in the New Hampshire primary. He warned against selecting future military leaders for political potential.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Eisenhower
Leonard V. Finder
Manchester, N. H
New Hampshire
Two Journal Boys Win Gold Watches At Annual Party
The Journal Boys annual party at Dave Elder’s home awarded two gold watches for outstanding service after a rare tie. Lawrence Barth and David Orcutt shared the grand prize with perfect records, while other carriers earned prizes and a silver dollar. Guests and prize winners included multiple routes across Washington, Marion, and surrounding areas.
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Journal Boys
Dave Elder
Journal
Hiegl Wight
Lawrence Barth
David Orcuit
Vyne Barnes
John Winga
Yarth
Orcutt
Tom Adan
John Pratt
Eddie Winga
Leonard Rkrenault
Wayne Barnes
Karl Simmering
John Wing
Nick Geveck
Washingon
Bill West
Washington
Main Street
John Adam
Wain
Washington Streets
Tom Adam
Madison
Aneath Avenues
Jerry Zager
2Nd Avenue
Hospital
Iowa Avenue
van Buren
David Orcutt
Iowa
Marion
Ave. B
Ave. C
Leonard Renour
Monroe
Bob Sehulty
Main
Jim Sehulty
North Marion
Clem Adam
Ronald Zager
John Creech
Community Chest Explains Polio Campaign Stance
The Community Chest of Washington explains that it withdrew its 1948 allocation to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis after the foundation did not join the campaign. Donations for polio will be voluntary and collected separately, with the foundation acting independently and not under the Chest.
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Community Chest of Washington
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Community Chest Board
Community Chest
Foundation
Red Cross
Union Service at Christian Church Sunday Guest Speaker
Dr. Frank N. Gardner head of Drake university Bible college department will speak at the union service Sunday night at 7 30 in the Christian church. He brings strong statewide renom e and will present The Voice of Our Brothers Blood. Rev T C Polk pastor will be assisted by Dr Fred E Miller Dr George Kerr and Rev Milo Phillips with Wendell Rider directing music and a high school trio providing numbers.
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Frank N. Gardner
Drake University Bible College
Christian Church
Gardner
Washington
Voice of
Our Brothers’ Blood
T. C. Polk
The
Fred E. Miller
George Kerr
Milo Phillips
Wendell Rider
Boxers Get Training Help for Golden Gloves Tourney
Marvin Breckwalter, noted Washington boxer and wrestler, volunteers as trainer for local entrants in the Golden Gloves tournament sponsored by the Marine Corps League February 4. Budwalter will be at the YMCA every evening from 6:30 until close.
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Marvin Breckwalter
Washington
Marine Corps League
Mr. Budwalter
Cios
Urge Senators To Turn Down Meat Controls
Meat industry spokesmen urged the Senate Banking Committee to reject price controls and rationing proposals, warning of scarce meat this spring but saying supplies for the year would be well above prepandemic levels if the government stays out.
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Washington
Meat Industry
Senate
House
Two Million Join Strikers in Ruhr
Dispatches from Munich report about 2,000,000 German workers in the American zone walking out on a 24 hour general strike to back an emergency food program. Life slowed to a standstill with halted streetcars and reduced public services as union leaders urged calm while the bizonal council met in Frankfurt to discuss the law on food confiscation.
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Frankfurt
Mavines
Bavaria
Munich
Germany
Sas
Bizonal Economic Council
Planting Family Gardens Urged to Avert Food Shortage
Iowa State College extension service calls for at least 20 119 000 family gardens to prevent potential food famine. Secretary Anderson signals a serious need. urban plot shortages hinder garden access across the state.
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Ames
Victory Garden
Cnn
Iowa State College Extension Service
O Day
Stat
Extension Service
Anderson
Murl McDonald
Local Youth Boxing Tournament Opens Entries at Sport Shop
The Marine corps league urged youths to enter the tournament and get entry blanks now. Blanks are available at the Sport Shop in person or by mail for those wishing to join the bouts.
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Marine Corps League
Three Directors Named at Chamber Meeting
Three directors were elected to two year terms at the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting with Cecil M. Hunter entertaining 200 members and guests. Washington notes include growth in membership, funds, and plans for an auditorium and new industries.
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Cecil Hunter
Chamber of Commerce
re“Lee and
Nalla
Dean Berlin
Mmf Panteater
Jim Humble
Harold Johnson
Marion Swanson
Downing
Washington
Lee
Rock Island Railroad
Cecil M. Hunter
Stutterin
Sam
Radio and
C. R. Wilson
Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Colorado
Tom Collins
Kansas City
Washington, D. C
American Automobile Association
Chicago
County 4-H Officers In Training School
Washington County 4 H officers and club members will train Saturday afternoon January 24 at Lincoln school starting 1 30. County officers Rosamond Sojka Myrna Reeves Lucille Fault Patty McDowell Duane Tadlock Harry Duensing Ronald Bowser Ed Bropay will lead sessions on officer duties with Isabelle Combs detailing privileges and responsibilities. A community sing led by Lucille Gault and a games session run by the officers are planned.
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Washington County
Lincoln School
Rosamond Sojka
Myrna Reeves
Lucille Fault
Patty McDowell
Duane Tadlock
Harry
Massachusetts Tops in Textile and Footwear Manufacturing
Massachusetts leads in the manufacture of textile goods and boots and shoes, ranking first among states for industrial output in these sectors. The finding highlights the state’s prominence in traditional manufacturing and related employment, with strong production figures across textiles and footwear.
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Massachusetts
Lieutenants Assigned to Cavalry Troop A 118th
Brigadier General Charles H Grahl announced two lieutenants assigned to Troop A 118th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron in Washington Iowa Cleo D Mitchell formerly first sergeant is platoon commander and Glen R Murphy named executive officer Both served with the unit in Europe Murphy earned a battlefield commission and the Purple Heart Captain Charles C Snyder reports 48 men in the troop down from 52 due to departures Training equipment and clothing are arriving Armory caretaker Russell Hyde to start January 26 at 8 am to 5 pm for recruitment efforts.
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Charles H Grahl
National Guard
Iowa
118Th Cavalry
Washington
Cleo. D. Mitchell
Glen RR. Murphy
Europe
Murphy
Charles C. Snyder
Russell Hyde
Winter Cold Grips Plains States As Low Temps Persist
The cold snap drove readings to new seasonal lows across Iowa and neighboring towns. Atlantic logged 26 below, Sioux City 22 below, with Madrid and others near 18 to 14 below as two deaths were linked to the severe weather in what officials termed the worst of the season.
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Washington
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Atlantic
Sioux City
Clarinda
Mason City
Esther Ville
Audubon
Lamont
Fort Dodge
Charles City
Madrid
John Ponehack
Aurthur Brewster
Fairfield
Stassen Presses Pauley Over Inside Trading Claim
Harold E. F. Stassen pressed claims of inside information affecting Edwin W. Pauley in a heated senate hearing. Memoranda tied Pauley to grain trades around a 1947 market drop cited in a marketing publication and subsequent price rise, with purchases and profits outlined for wheat and oats. Democrats accused the move of politics as the dispute turned on gov ernment connections and alleged tips.
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Senate
Stassen
Pauley
Agriculture Department
Pavney
Marriage License Issued to Hodson and McCilvnty
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the county courthouse to Ross Hodson and Alma Louise McCilvnty, both of Srignton.
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County Court House
Ross Hodson
Almalouise McCilvntie
Srighton
Small Fry Meeting at the Y Welcomes Mrs Wilson
All Small Fry are urged to attend Saturday afternoon at the Y to welcome Mrs Charles Wilson back from California. Important business includes election of officers and other transactions.
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Charles Wilson
California
Chicago Teachers Strike Shuts Down Several Schools
Chicago public schools face disruption as paychecks are late after the city council failed to pass the budget raising teachers' salaries. At Tilden Technical a sitdown strike began, Lane Technical teachers voted to sit at desks but not teach, while over 7,000 of 14,008 teachers consider a Monday strike if pay is not received.
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Chicago
Martin H. Kennedy
Tilden Technical High School
Huge Lane Technical High School
Chicago Teachers Union
Weather Outlook Midwest Tonight Into Tomorrow
A weather forecast indicates unsettled conditions in the west and along the Missouri River tonight. Tomorrow, expect cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with light snow in the northwest tomorrow night.
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Missouri River
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China
George C. Marshall
Styles Bridges
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Need Auditorium
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Ruth Foster
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