Police Measures Claimed by Dutch in Indonesia
The Dutch government notified the United Nations and imposed police measures against Indonesian republican forces in Indonesia, citing truce violations and hostilities. U S officials expressed dismay but pursued a hands off mediation, predicting a stalemate similar to Indo China, with limited American involvement.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations
Indonesia
Joukheer Snouck Hurgronje
World Organization
Kygve Lie
Republic of
Deyver
Indonesin Forees
Handsoft
U. S. Washington
Uwup
State Department
Department
Indo-China
United States
V-J Cay
Cold snap chills Midwest corn belt crops
Chicago July 22 A midsummer cold snap hit the middle west threatening corn belt crop growth. Temperatures dropped to record lows for July with 49.5 F in Chicago and 33 F at Land O Lakes Wis. Crop experts say sunny days and hot nights are needed for maturity. Western Iowa shows slight warming while a warm air trough from Iowa may bring relief later today.
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Chicago
Middle West
W. M. Percy
Chiago
Land O'Lakes
Wis
Percy
Towa
Sine
Iowa Traffic Report Counts 19496 Cars Over Six Years Old
Iowa records show 19,496 vehicles older than six years were involved in traffic accidents last year. The figure highlights ongoing risk among aging fleets and potential safety policy considerations for motorists and state agencies.
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Iowa
Red Rock Dam Included in Senate Flood Control Plan
The senate appropriations subcommittee recommended a flood control package totaling 5.495 billion dollars for Iowa and Missouri Mississippi basin states. Red Rock dam reservoir near Des Moines, estimated at 3 million dollars, was included in the plan though not in the house figures. The panel also approved 117.7 million for Mississippi basin flood control, well above the house. President Truman had requested 259.09 million for basin work. Governors from four basin states pressed for Iowa’s needs during the hearings.
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Washington
Red Rock Dam
Des Moines
Senate Appropriations
Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi
Red Rock
Senate
Congress
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kansas
Montana
North Dakota
Colorado
Chan Gurney
Mississippi Basin
Missisippi Basin
House
Truman
Missouri Basin
Robert Blue
Cohen of Brain Trust Quits Government Service
Benjamin Cohen, last of Roosevelt era brain trust, will leave his state department post at month's end after 14 years of service. Charles Bohlen nominated to succeed him as assistant secretary. Cohen, a prominent New Deal adviser, cited a needed rest and independent wealth from earlier stock market gains.
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Washington
Benjamin Victor Cohen
New Deal
Brain Trust
State Department
Cohen
White House
Chares E. Bohlen
Truman
Bohlen
Corer
Pea- Man
Jim
Thomas Corcoran
Tommy the
Cork
Corcoran
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Farm Loans for Vets Approved
The house veterans committee approved legislation authorizing 300 million dollars in farm loans to veterans under the farm credit administration. It would allocate 200 million for farm acquisitions and 100 million for equipment and personal property pending an appropriation vote by Congress.
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Washington
House Veterans Committee
Farm Credit Administration
Congress
Marriage license issued at courthouse yesterday
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse yesterday to individuals not named in the readable fragment. The notice provides no further identities or details.
Municipal Band Concert Program Highlights
A March concert list includes Barnum and Bailey's Favorite Overture Gala Night You're A Grand Old Flag and various selections. Trumpeters trio Max Lee Everett Barham led Stewart Spanish March Amparito Roca two guitars Symphonia March Tango Derl Prado Concert Polka The Water Witch trombone solo Dan Holland Pasadena Day and The Fairest of the Fair Star Spangled Banner with King Chenette Cohan Johnson Texidor Horlick Evans Flood Smith Vessella Sousa.
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Max Lee
Everett Barham
Stewart
Amparito Roca
Symphonia
Derl Prado
Dan Holland
Pasadena
Soviet Spies in America Revealed by Ex-Official
Victor Kravtchenko testified before the House committee that every Soviet representative in the United States could be viewed as a spy. He described two cases of Soviet officials collecting American military data, including aviation secrets and submarine blueprints, delivered to Moscow by civilian dress. He contrasted Soviet police control with Tsarist era, citing factory guards and worker surveillance.
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Washington
Victor Kravcchenko
House
Unamerican Activities Committee
United States
Kravcchenko
Khimusish
Kravescenko
Moscow
Kravenenko
Krachenko
Mr. Sedov
Sedov
License Grants Reported for Keota and Washington Residents
Gerald R. Feltz and Mercedes V Sackett of Keota receive a license. A separate license is granted to Harry L. Fullerton and Rosemary L. Jirsa of Washington.
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Gerald R. Feltz
Mercedes V Sackett
Keota
Harry L. Fullerton
Rosemary L. Jirsa
Washington
Fisherman wrestles 40 pound catfish in Grand River
Edward G. Kaspar grew furious when a fish struck water in the Grand River and bit his finger. He jumped in and fought the catfish with his fists, finally hauling out a 40 pound prize from the river.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Edward G. Kaspar
Grand River
Kaspar
North End Annexation Petitions Favorably Acted By Council
Washington city council approved a resolution favoring annexation of a large north end area to the city, with court action needed for final approval. A second eastern section petition with many signers pending council action. The meeting also addressed curb work, sewer backups, street surfacing plans, parking changes, and safety ordinances for highway 92.
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Council
North End
Washington City Council
District Court
North Marion Avenue
Iowa
Dewey Weeks
Everett L. Goodwin
Ed Squire
Harry M Iller
Charley McCulley
George Clark
South Third Avenue
Earl Little
East Washington Street
Little Whigh
Kiple & DePrenger
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Little
Mace
South Second Avenue
East Madison Street
Washington
West Washington Street
South Avenue D
Journal Today
Ccrreil
Five Degree Cooler July Night Sets Tone
Last night the low hit 45 degrees, five below the prior night, with July’s day a cool 75 for the high. At seven this morning the temperature was 56 and expected to rise today. Funeral services for Marion W Smith were held yesterday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home with Rev Karl Dale and Rev Lloyd Smith officiating. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Marion Smith
Marion W Smith
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Karl Dale
Storm Lake
Lloyd Smith
Frank
Louis Janece
Fred Chalupa
Roy Wells
Alvin Strum
Curtis Snyder
Elm Grove Cemetery
Fines Imposed in Traffic Court by Mayor
Mayor G. E. Mace fined Earl McClure 25 dollars for speeding and recommended suspending his driving license. The mayor also fined L. C. Kokesh one dollar for improper parking.
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G. E. Mace
Earl McClure
L. C. Kokesh
Mexicans Considered for Iowa Seed Corn Detasseling
State farm labor officials in Ames Iowa discussed bringing Mexican nationals to five Iowa areas to assist detasseling seed corn. The plan targets Storm Lake Algona Reinbeck Maynard and Durant regions with a shortfall in local labor. Estimated 25000 detasselers needed statewide. first detasseling date shifted to around August 1 from July 25.
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Ames
Iowa
State Farm Labor Office
Focal
Storm Lake
Algona
Reinbeck
Mavrenso
Durant
United States
Mexico
Most of Corn Is Cultivated Now
Des Moines reports in July 22 bulletin most corn fields have had final cultivation, with few tasseling areas. Cool weekend temps slowed growth. warmer weather needed. Oats harvest underway with 10 to 20 percent shocked in southern Iowa. wheat harvest active with good to excellent yields in non flooded areas. first hay crop largely handled. pasture feed ample but quality down due to heat and dry topsoil.
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Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Iowa Yield Up in July Forecast for Corn Crop
Iowa remains the leading corn producer in a mid month 1947 forecast showing an increase to 456,504,000 bushels from 396,966,000 two weeks earlier. The national total is set at 2,770,930,000 bushels as weather boosts prospects though a mid July cold spell raises frost risk.
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Les Moines
Lawa
Illinois
Tawa
Hawkeye
Iowa
Washington
Agriculture Department
Ohio
Inginia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Kentucky
Crop Reporting Board
Same Day at Williamsburg Fates Linked in Deaths
Oscar Petti bone died at Williamsburg on June 10 a few hours after his nephew Frank Wallace passed away in North English. The uncle was 94 and the nephew 71.
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Williamsburg
Oscar Pettibone
Frank Wallace
North English
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