Southern Democrats hear Dixon accuse Truman of social revolution
Former Gov. Frank Dixon told about 6,000 attendees at a Birmingham state rights meeting that President Truman plotted a southern social revolution to end segregation gradually and deny whites control. He attacked anti-lynching bills as a bid for black votes and warned FEPC would force integration in stores.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank Dixon
Truman
South
Dixon
North
FEPC
Farm Bureau Board Recommends Higher Dues for Members
Washington County Farm Bureau board proposed raising annual dues from 11 to 15 dollars. President William Ganon notes the change will be voted on at the October county meeting, with all members eligible. He cites higher operating costs and expanded services as reasons, and reports no major member losses in counties with increases.
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Washington County Farm Bureau Board
William Ganon
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Gamon
Evangelistic Series Opens at Brighton Church
Rev. Dillon to lead a two week evangelistic series at Brighton Presbyterian Church starting tomorrow morning. Services each evening at 7 30 with instrumental and vocal music by Washington group. Regular morning and evening services on Sundays during the stay. Dillon, a philosophy of religion instructor at an Oregon school, is an Asbury Theological Seminary graduate and ordained minister.
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Jerry Dillon
Oregon
Brighton V Presbyterian Church
Dillon
Washington
Brigh
Four Teacher Openings For Washington County Rural Schools
Lester B. Krabill reports only four vacancies remain for the Washington county rural school teaching staff for next fall. War emergency teaching certificates are not issued locally this year. Signed teachers must hold the normal certificate, with substitute certificates allowed for half term in a few cases. Those with substitute certificates must qualify for the regular certificate by midyear to continue teaching.
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Lester B. Krabill
Wallace Prepares For Convention
Wallace and supporters organized in Philadelphia to set dates for the Henry A Wallace third party convention opening Friday. The three day meeting will name the party and nominate Wallace for president with Idaho Senator Glen H Taylor as his running mate. Acceptance speeches are planned for a Shibe Park rally Saturday night.
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Philadelphia
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Glen H. Taylor
Idaho
Shibe Park
Army Now Offers 21 Month Enlistments
Sgt. Chates L. Anson, local army and air forces recruiting officer, announces a new army regulation allowing 21 month enlistments. Applicants must be 19 to 24 years old and without prior regular army service. No guaranteed assignment, and volunteers must later serve in the reserve corps for a set period. Details available at the post free building.
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Set
Chates L. Anson
Army and
Air Forces
Army
Sgt. Anson
Bombers to Europe A Prestige Move
The United States will send two full groups of H-2 superfortresses to Europe as a prestige gesture. Air Force Secretary W. Stuart Symington said the move demonstrates range capability. Most personnel for the new 70 group air force will be volunteers with about 15,000 recruits expected by selective service in fiscal 1949.
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Los Angales
United States
Europe
Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
Symington
Circus Arrives in Town This Morning
Dailey Brothers circus rolled into town on the Burlington railroad early today. A large crowd watched as workers unloaded animals and equipment toward the armory field. A calliope with horses announced the arrival as clowns elephants and circus wagons moved through Washington. Two performances were scheduled for 3 PM and 8 PM today.
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Dailey Brothers Circus
Burlington
Armory Field
Egilt
Washington
Everal
Armory Grounds
First Overseas Jet Flight Completes Historic Atlantic Crossing
Six Royal Air Force vampire jet fighters arrived at St Hubert airport after completing the first trans Atlantic jet flight in aviation history. They linked with 16 United States PLO jets at Goose Bay Labrador for the leg to Germany, as American escort delayed takeoff to honor the British achievement.
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Sankebe
Royal Air Force
St. Hubert
Goose Bay
Labrador
United States
PLO
Germany
Nominations and Officers Adopt Party Name Plan
The committee discussed nominations and election of permanent convention officers and approved adopting a name for the party. The action outlines the formal steps for organizing the party structure and branding.
To Keep Eggs Fresh Use Cold Storage and Covering
Guidance notes that eggs stay freshest when kept cold and covered. Proper refrigeration helps maintain quality and extends shelf life by reducing exposure to air and moisture.
Fighting Ends In Jerusalem Shaping Path To Truce
Arab forces in Jerusalem cease fire as of 2 A M and Jewish forces withdraw from the old walled city. UN ultimatum pressures Arab leaders to approve a broader truce while UN mediator Bernadotte moves to secure lasting peace for Palestine.
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Holy
Jerusalem
All Palestine
United Nations
Amman
Tel Aviv
Israel
Abdullah
Trans- Jordan
UN Security Council
Lake Success
Ip Counte Folke Bernadotte
Rhodes
Palestine
Bernadotte
la Guardia Field
Amsterdam
Holy City
Geneva
Switzerland
Rome
American Planes Land in England
Scampton and two RAF bases welcomed American B 29 Superforts on temporary duty of three to five weeks. About 60 planes and 1,500 crew arrived as a show of force amid Western Allies tensions after dawn. Planes carried no ammunition, but could be armed later under rearmament plans.
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Atlantic
England
U.S
Seamton
Marham
Waddington
Lincolnshire
London
Scampton
Ene
RAF
Marnam
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
United States
Mrs William Long Claimed in Coffeyville Kansas
Washington reports the death of Mrs. William Long in Coffeyville Kansas on Wednesday evening She is mother of Wisie and John Long of Washington and lived here for years The Longs left Washington 41 years ago He was a blacksmith and woodworker here Mr and Mrs Wisie Long travel to Coffeyville for funeral services
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Washington
William Long
Coffeyville
Kansas
Weather Summary for Des Moines Iowa
Clear and moderately cool tonight. Tomorrow generally fine with little temperature change. High today 85 to 92. Low tonight 58 to 60. High tomorrow 82 to 85.
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Des Moines
Iia
Hershey Appointed to Head Peacetime Draft
Mrs Ward reports from Convention Hall Philadelphia July 15 noting the crowd, television booths, and civil rights debate shaping the Democratic convention. She recalls President Truman’s persona, Senator Barkley’s oratory, and Iowa’s role in vice presidential nominations as the delegation prepares to head westward after a doubleheader ball game.
Plan Hearing on Sewer Changes in Washington
The city announces official hearings on the estimated cost of sewer system improvements in Washington. After the hearing, bids will be sought for summer and fall work as the council advances plans to separate storm and sanitary sewers and remove sewer nuisances at the town’s east edge by diverting disposal to the southwest plant.
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Washington
G. KE. Mace
Ety Council
Representative from Social Security to help with claims at employment office
A Social Security Administration representative from Burlington will visit Washington on Wednesday July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Iowa State Employment office, 208 West Washington Street, to assist anyone filing old age and survivors claims.
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Social Security Administration
Burlington
Washington
Jay
Iowa State Employment Office
West Washington Street
Congress Urged to End Inflation by Bipartisan Action
Two Democratic senators urged Congress to enact price and wage controls or other effective measures during the summer session. Senator Hatch criticized GOP inaction while Senator Green said good laws to curb prices could ease the housing shortage, praising any concrete steps over politics.
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Washington
Congress
Carl A. Hatch
N. M
Truman
Theodore Francis Green
R. J
Insurance or to issue social security numbers
The fragment hints at a topic involving insurance or the issuance of social security numbers, suggesting a government or administrative context. Further readable details are limited, but the item appears tied to identity or benefits processes.
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Surance
Hershey Reinstated to Lead Peacetime Draft System
President Truman appoints Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey to direct the new peacetime draft and sets a youth registration date for 18 through 25 year olds. Indicated plan calls for 19 to 25 to be draft eligible, with 18 year olds able to volunteer. Hershey, veteran of World War II, will oversee local draft boards and transition from wartime to peacetime records. The initial registration is tentatively Aug 16 with inductions beginning Sept 29 and an expected 225 000 to 250 000 draftees in year one.
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Washington
Truman
Lewis B. Hershe
Selective Service
White House
Hershey
Senate
Congress
Steuben County
Ind
Army
Navy
Auto Crashes Into Front of Building on Main Street
A car plowed through an iron railing in front of Farmers Mutual Insurance on the northeast square corner, demolished the railing and barber pole, skidded across East Main, and stopped near the National Bank building. Building damage minimal, with street debris and broken glass reported. Police investigate late last night or early morning crash.
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Farmers Mutual Insurance
National Bank
East Main Street
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