Molotov blocks Austria talk at Paris meeting
In Paris the Soviet foreign minister vetoes Austrian discussions unless 437,000 alleged pro Nazi figures are removed from the western zone. Byrnes suggests delay for background, Bevin and Bidault back deputies starting Austria work as talks over Germany continue without agreement.
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Paris
V. M. Molotov
Big Four
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Molotov
Germany
Russia
James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
Byrnes
Bevin
Auto Production Decline Forecast
Washington reports automobile production is expected to fall over the next three months due to shortages in parts and iron castings. The CPA notes August and September will see priority ratings for castings to farm machinery and housing materials.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
CPR
Washington Primary Returns Show Republicans Dominant
Nearly complete returns indicate a strong Republican turnout in Washington State. Incumbent Utah and nine other districts featured renomination races, with notable outcomes including Hugh Delacy defeating radio commentator Howard Costigan in a competitive race.
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Loase of Representatives
Washington State
Utah
Hugh Delacy
D. Wash
Howard Costigan
Washington
New High Prices Paid for Cattle
Chicago stockyards set new all time cattle price highs as live stock prices rose across markets. A load of choice steers sold for 23.25 per hundredweight, surpassing prior peaks, with Omaha also posting record highs for steers and heifers. Hog and lamb prices climbed, while receipts dipped. Iowa cattle also hit an all time high with Hereford steers averaging near record levels.
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Chicago
OPA
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Towa
Thorsday
Raymond Faust
Hubbard
Five Democratic Congress Candidates Renominated
In pre election readings the Democratic party renominated five congressional candidates. GOP strong man Harry P. Cain won the Republican senatorial contest by about 25 000 votes over Democratic incumbent Hugh B. Mitchell. In Utah Abe Murdock and J Will Robinson and Walter Granger were renominated, with Murdock and Robinson unopposed.
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GOP
Harry P. Cain
Hugh B. Mitchell
Utah
Abe Murdock
J. Will Robinson
Walter Granger
Murdock
Robinson
All Constellation Planes Grounded Worldwide
Government order halts all four engine Constellation airliners for 30 days after a Trans World crash in a training flight that killed five. U S airlines replace planes with Douglas DC-4 Skymasters to minimize disruption while mechanical faults are investigated. An army grounding followed a September crash near Topeka with an engine failure.
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Constellation
U. S
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Trans World Air Line
Trans World
Pan American Airways
American Overseas Airlines
CAA
Army
Topeka
Kans
Bakery Strike Settled In Des Moines After Months
In Des Moines on July 12 the Bakery and Confectionary Workers union local reached a contract with bakers. The deal provides a 1515 percent average wage increase over the April 60 level and production will resume early Monday with bread back on shelves in Des Moines and central Iowa. The strike had halted work at five major bakeries after failed talks, with three federal labor councillors overseeing renewed negotiations.
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Des Moines
Central
Iawn
Bakery and Confectionary Workers International Union
AFL
Federal Labor
Early submarine built by Cornelius Drebbel
The first submarine construction traced to Dutch inventor Cornelius Drebbel in the early seventeenth century. It was propelled by oars and demonstrated the idea of underwater travel for its time.
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Cornelius Drebell
Washington fall festival revival planned by Chamber committee
A Chamber of Commerce committee near unanimously agreed to revive a three day fall festival in early October. The event will run three days with a veterans day, a county music festival and possible fireworks. Clarence Logan to lead the reorganized committee with Fred Downing announcing plans.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Central Park
Fred Downing
Th Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Logan
Guy Evans Retires From Railway Service
The Rock Island railroad in Washington announces the retirement of Guy Evans after 9 years as freight house foreman. He reached 65 last winter and now receives a railroad pension. Louis E. Maurer replaces him, moving to Washington from Muscatine to take the post.
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Rock Island Railroad
Washington
Guy Evans
Evans
Rock Island
Louis E. Maurer
Muscatine
Missouri City History and Dates in Springfield
Springfield Missouri was first settled in 1819 and grew as an important Indian trading post before it was incorporated as a city in 1888. The notes record early settlement and later municipal incorporation.
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Missouri City
Springfield
Missouri
Salvation Army launches county wide fund drive
The Salvation Army announces its Marching Forward campaign to begin next Monday July 15 in every county town. The drive, a first in 25 years, aims to raise funds to aid the needy with this year’s sole solicitation. County and town chairs are named with Ralph Shannon as district chair and John Owen coordinating in Washington.
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Salvation Army
Lons
John Owen
Ralph Shannon
Washington County Advisory Board
W. O. Morgen
Lee Holland
Lester B. Krabill
Rubio Community Welcomes Veterans Home
The Rubio community hosted a welcome home picnic in Rubio Park for returning servicemen. About 100 attended as each veteran shared war experiences. Rev. Wilson Hyde of Des Moines gave the welcome address. All but two have returned, and residents hope they will be home soon.
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Rubio
Ruio Park
Wilson Hyde
Des Moines
Tog
Community drive seeks county and city contributions
The campaign assigns quota totals of 5600 for the county and 1658 for the city of Washington. It aims to finish within two weeks. Donors may mail contributions to John Owen or deliver them at his office above Rapp's shoe store.
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Wellman
Glenn Smith
Brighton
Dwight Robison
Riverside
Ivan Cummings
Ainsworth
Ray Whitehead
Crawfordsville
Orin Johnson
West Chester
Fred Bauer
Kalona
E. J. Herselschwerdt
Washington
John Owen
Rapp
First U S Agricultural Experiment Station Opened at Wesleyan
The first agricultural experiment station in the United States began at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut with its opening in 1875. In 1887 Congress appropriated 15000 dollars annually to each state and territory to support such stations.
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United States
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Connecticut
Congress
Smith to Preach At Union Service in Central Park
Rev. Walter A Smith will preach at the union service in Central Park Sunday evening at 7 30 with the sermon theme God Is a Consuming Fire This is the third in the current union church series The first service was at Baptist church due to rain with Rev Alfred Trenerry and the second in the park last Sunday with Rev Thames Polk Also reading the scripture and leading prayers are Rev Trenerry and Rev Phillips The hymn reading by Herbert Osineup includes a vocal solo of the 91st Psalm by Helen Stom with piano accompaniment by Edna Klein.
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Walter A Smith
Union
Central Park
Union Church
Baptist Church
Alfred Trenerry
the Park
Thames Polk
Herbert Osineup
Helen Stom
Edna Klein
Trenerry
Phillips
Smith
Expensive Sandwich Snaps Cash Drawer Theft
Virgil L. Merry, a service station operator in Salt Lake City, left his cash drawer unlocked for lunch and returned to find 25.39 stolen from the drawer. The incident occurred during the noontime meal.
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Salt Lake City
Virgil L. Merry
Merry
First U S Telegraph Line Completed in May 1844
The article notes the completion of the first telegraph line in the United States during May 1844, marking a milestone in communication technology and connecting key cities via rapid electrical signaling.
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United States
Republicans Offer Wheat Only Price Control Amendment
In Washington on July 12 Senate Republicans unveiled a modified amendment to bar price ceilings on all grain products by exempting only wheat from controls. The move aims to revive a defeated 1932 proposal. leaders hope to clear amendments and send the bill to conference with the House, though a possible presidential veto looms if administration objections persist. Senate Democrats and Republicans anticipate finishing amendments late today. Senator W Lee O'Daniel signals a filibuster if others halt. House Speaker Sam Rayburn blocks a push to take up a separate rent control bill, noting Banking Committee action is not yet sought.
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Washington
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Republican Steering Committee
Taft
Clyde Reed
House
W. Lee O'Deniel
Tex
Sam Rayburn
Clare Bootie Luce
Conn
Ruayburn
Banking Committee
Letter of Thanks From Poland Honored by Local Donor
Mrs. Jennie B. Mason of 607 South Iowa Avenue, 94, led a local European relief clothing drive last year. She received a Krakow Poland letter of gratitude from a widow of a professor and dress maker praising American aid and wishing blessings.
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Jennie B. Mason
South
Iowa Avenue
S. W. Easter
Krakow
Poland
America
Divorce Decree Filed in Foss versus Foss Case
Judge J. G Watterson signs a decree of divorce in the district court. Gladys Foss and Earl Foss are the parties, with their child Earl Foss Jr placed in the care of Eva Hesseltine. The defendant must pay the costs of this care.
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J. G Watterson
Clerk of District Court
Gladys Foss
Earl Foss
Tsiver
Earl Foss, Jr
Eva Hesseltine
Adams served in the House after presidency
John Quincy Adams continued public service as a member of the U S House of Representatives following his retirement from the presidency.
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John Quincey Adams
Congress
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Businesses Nationwide Grow
Statistics show about 169000 establishments in the United States engaged in laundrying cleaning pressing dyeing and maintenance of wearing apparel with a gross income near one billion dollars.
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United States
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