Hopes Rise for Sustained Labor Peace Amid Kidnappings
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv a wave of abductions by Jewish militants escalates tensions. Judge Ralph Windham, head of Tel Aviv district court, is seized as authorities hunt for British civilian Collins, while a citywide curfew, mass searches, and armed patrols unfold under a state of siege alert.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Ralph Windham
Palestine Radio Station
Cies
Holy Land
Ralph Windhan
Windham
H. I. Collins
Dov Gruner
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Collins
Lincolnshire, Royal Irish Fusiliers
Oxford and Bucks
Geula
Sanhedriya
Old Jerusalem
Cellins
Tea Tilme
Eicher Slated for Army Commission
President Truman forwards 41 Iowa names to the Senate for confirmation to permanent commissions in the regular army. Major Roger A. Eicher of Washington is slated to receive a first lieutenant commission, with Lt. Col. Philip P. Grove of Brighton also recommended for a first lieutenant’s post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Cnt
Senate
Regular Army
Roger A. Eicher
Washington
Philip P. Grove
Brighton
Opening for Carrier Clerk at Postoffice
Rena VP Smith announces today that applications are now open for probationary substitute clerk and substitute carrier positions at the Washington Iowa post office. Pay is 1.04 dollars per hour. Citizens or those owing allegiance to the United States and Washington post office patrons may apply. Applicants 18 to 50 must pass a three hour written test. veterans and federal war service employees may have different limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Rena VP Smith
U. S Civil Service Region
Washington
Iow
United States
Schools Net 1030 In Sale of Seals
Winter sale of Christmas seals through rural county schools raised 1030.94 dollars, up from 941.46 last year. Average per family rose to 11.08, with 64 districts achieving full participation. Key towns and township totals are listed with per family averages. County Supt Lester B. Krabill directed the campaign with strong teacher and family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester B. Krabill
Tubio
Dastonville
Middleburg
Clay Independent
Prairie Flower
Cedar Township
Eagleville
Lime Creek
Maple Grove
English River
Franklin
Highland
Iowa
Jackson
Marion
Noble
Oregon
Washington
Knebel Fined for Passing Car in Restricted Zone
Justice J. E. Bovee fined Henry Knebel $10 and costs for passing a car in a restricted zone on highway 218. Knebel attempted a hill pass. his car side swiped a parked pickup causing about $300 in damages. Deputy Walt Kiesey filed the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bovee
Henry Knebel
Walt Kiesey
Knebel
Information on Civil Service Exam Applications
Further details and proper forms may be obtained from the secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the Post Office Building in Washington Iowa. Applications must be received by the close of business on February 6 1947 to be admitted to the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Post Office Fuilding
Washington
Iowa
Russians propose German treaty ratification by state
London January 27 Soviet deputy Feodor Gusev presented a document proposing that a central German government be allowed to present its views on the peace settlement. The plan favors ratification by the German state and mirrors prior practice with Italy and axis satellites for the drafting process. A post draft conference would be convened by the Council of Foreign Ministers with allied states to discuss the treaty and allow Germany to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Feodor Gusev
Italy
Germany
Council of Foreign Ministers
Aeing
Leave Patio Gifts At Rothschild Store
Contributions for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis may be left with Mrs. George Birney at the Rothschild store in Rothschild. She will ensure funds reach headquarters though no local campaign is organized this year. The drive ends Friday Jan 31. Last year Washington County raised about $1,800, much of which aided local infantile paralysis victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
George Birney
Rothschild
Weekend DC 3 Air Crashes Kill 64 Worldwide
A wave of DC-3 and Dakota crashes killed at least 64 weekend. Notable victims include Grace Moore and Prince Gustav Adolf. Crashes blamed on no definite mechanical defect. more planes in service cited. Several incidents span Europe Americas Asia and Africa, with cargo losses and missing flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Aircraft Corp
Grace Moore
Gustav Adolf
KLM
Copenhagen
China National Aviation
Chrisking
Spencer Airways
Croydon
London
South Africa
Rome
Sweden
Jellico
Tenn
Denmark
Stockholm
Holland
Amsterdam
Miss Moore
Valentine Perara
Cannes
France
Kastrup
International Soundphotos
Harry Levy of Kalona Injured in Automobile Accident
Harry Levy of Kalona is in an Iowa City hospital after an automobile accident early Saturday. The youngest son of Mr and Mrs Mose Levy had attended a basketball game and visited friends before the crash on his way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Harry Levy
Iowa City
Levy
Mose Levy
Religion on Firm Foundation Sermon Highlights Enduring Faith
Rev. Walter Smith delivered a union sermon in the Christian church praising an unshakable Christian foundation. He warned that man made civilizations fall and cited the German regime as an example while affirming that faith on rock will endure. The service included scripture read by Dr. George Kerr and a six girl music number led by Boyd White with Mrs. White at the organ. Next union service set for Presbyterian church with Rev. Trevelyn White preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Union
Christian Church
Mr. Smith
Hiller
Germany
Thomas Polk
The
Sr. Food Miller
Methodist Church
George Kerr
Uniord Presbyterian Church
Paul Wells
Baptist Church
Ellen Mary
Marilyn Caldwell
Charlotte Earth
Mary Ellen Randall
Helen Pallmeyer
Boyd White
White
Presbyterian Cnurch
Trevelyn White
Attorney General Clark to Speak at Des Moines Jackson Day Dinner
Attorney General Tom C. Clark of Texas born and a member of President Truman's cabinet will address the annual Jackson day dinner in Des Moines on March 1. Democratic state chairman Jake More aid announced the event with a $25 per plate price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tom C. Clark
Truman
Jeke
Car hits cement abutment near Kalona. driver injured
At 2 AM a car left the road and struck a cement abutment about five miles northeast of Kalona. Levy, alone, was unconscious until a passing trucker found him at 6 AM. He was taken to Iowa City hospital with cuts and bruises but no serious injuries suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Levy
Iowa City
Army Recruiting Office Opened in Washington Post Office Basement
Corporal Charles L. Anson announced a permanent army recruiting office located in the basement of the Washington post office. He will cover Washington county with visits to Keota Wellivan Riverside Kalona and West Chester while detailing branches from which applicants may choose and GI Bill benefits. Former service members are urged to check eligibility for re enlistment and to contact Anson for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Anson
Army
Washington Post Ofice
Corporal Anson
Muscatine
Washington County
Keota
Wellivan Riverside
Kalona
West Chester
Corpora Anson
Counter Intelligence Corps
Army Air Forces
Corps of Engineers
Finance Department
Airborne
Anson
Anson Toearn
Black Market in Sugar Smashed in Michigan
DETROIT January 27 OPA and treasury agents say they cracked a large Michigan sugar black market ring arresting 29 year old Sebastian Vermiglio described as a leading counterfeit and raiding his operation after an 11 hour stakeout. He allegedly moved sugar via counterfeit stamps and possessed 1000 pounds of sugar and $1000 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CUP
OPA
Michigan
Sebastian Vermiglio
Ghigo
Wisconsin
Vermiglio
Treasury Department
Toledo
Milwaukee
William M Darbyshire Dies at 72 in Washington County
William M. Darbyshire 72 died Sunday at his home 1109 North Second avenue after illness since a stroke six years earlier. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist church with Dr. Fred K. Miller officiating. Burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Irene Warfel, four sons Don, Dale, William Jr., Town, and R. Claire. four daughters Vera Kyle, Pauline Olden, Vaughn Thompson, Maxine Jerrard. one brother Dr. Charles Darbyshire. 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Darbyshire
Aed
North
Methodist Church
Fred K. Miller
Elm Grove Ceemetery
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Don W. Darbyshire
West Chester
Dale M
Crawfordsville
William M., Jr
Rockwell City
Town
R. Claire
Washington
Vera Kyle
Altadena
Calif
Pauline Olden
Newton Centre
Kan
Vaughn Thompson
Maxine Jerrard
Washingon
Charles Darbyshire
Ottumwa
Jury to Decide Korf Case Against Rock Island
The S. W. Korf and Charles Cannon suit against the Rock Island railroad goes to the jury for decision this afternoon. Evidence closed Friday with closing arguments underway. Plaintiff lawyer C. C. Wilson opened, followed by defense from Richard A. Stewart and A. B. Howland. A. Baldrige to close for plaintiffs, then Judge J. G. Watterson to read instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Korf
Charles Cannon
Rock Island Railroad
C. C. Wilson
Richard A. Stewart
A. B. Howland
A. Baldrige
J. G. Watterson
Probe attack on coal chute operator at Marengo
Officials continued an investigation into a mysterious assault on a night coal chute operator in Marengo Iowa Archie Sparrowgrove called for help from a Rock Island telegraph operator on Saturday night in a desperate plea for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Iowa
Erator
Archie Sparrowgrove
Rock Island
Tey
Steel wage contract extended boosts hope for peace
Washington reports a 90 day steel industry extension to stabilize prices and curb wage demands. Officials see growth in production and possible avoidance of a strike. A 30 day Chrysler CIO UAW extension and looming coal talks add to optimism for 1947 prosperity. A U S Steel and USW pact ends wage inequities with about 52 million dollars back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers
United Mine Workers
AFL
John L. Lewis
Truman
First
Lewis
U. S. Steel Corp
United Steel Workers
Butter Cooperative Officials Fined in Price Manipulation Case
The Dairymen's cooperative association and four executives were fined a total of 29000 after pleading guilty to attempting to manipulate wholesale butter prices. They had faced five counts alleging a Commodities Exchange violation by buying large butter quantities before Christmas to sustain high January milk prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPR
Dairymen's Lescue Cooperative Association
Commodities Exchange
Alfred C. Coxe
League
Bill of Information
Department of Agriculture
Sparrowgrove Struck, Found Unconscious After Plea Call
Sparrowgrove collapsed over the head while calling the depot to repeat his plea. Investigating officers found his unconscious body in the cinder pit outside the chute. Physicians report he is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparrowgrove
Offic
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Duct
Eicher
Romania
Bucharest
Stock Exchange and Dry Goods
Knebre
United Press
Rennesalaer
Ind
U. S. Machine Corp
Philippines Airlines
Taitam Peak
Hong Kong
Chase Bank
Amercan Express
Bank of East Asia
U. S. Naval
Dartmouth
N. S
Tyrone Power
Uruapan Mex
John Jefferies
Ralph
Miami
Fia
J. A. Ransdale
Taneytown
Florida
Maryland
Alfred ©. Bates
New Hampton
N. Y
William Henry Pbeies
Clarisn
Army Recruiting Office
Museiline
Wm. Darbyshire
Darbyshire
Washington Township
Carmen, al
Hulbert
Elizabeth (Girretson) Darbyshire
Irene Warfel
Ers
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