Demobilization Pauses Shake British Berlin Crisis
London officials said parts of Britain's demobilization program were halted due to the Berlin crisis. Bevin offered to pursue a three power approach with Moscow if the blockade is lifted, while other forces defer demobilization. In Washington, officials predicted next week could bring a Soviet response and face to face talks with Molotov as Western ambassadors seek to review positions and counterproposals.
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Great Britain
Berlin
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Russia
Commons
Kremlin
Europe
Royal Air Force
Washington
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
George C. Marshall
State Department
Charles E. Bohlen
Bohlen
Lewis W. Douglas
Britain
Walter Bedell Smith
Riverside man Edward Kueneman dies after illness
Edward J. Kueneman of Riverside died Wednesday at Mercy hospital Iowa City after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9 am at St. Marys church Riverside with Rev T L Wolfe officiating. Burial follows at St Vincents Cemetery Riverside. Born June 29 1881 he married Sopha Schlen in 1908 and had children Harold Verne Gilbert Gladys Marie Rita and three grandchildren. Surviving brothers include Robert Beatch Riverside and Fred Beatch Iowa City. He belonged to St Marys church and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
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Riverside
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
St. Mary's Church
Rev
T. L. Wolfe
St. Vincents Cemetery
Simon
Caroline Mellecker Kueneim
Sopha Schnoelen
Harold
Verne
Gilbert
Ainsworth
Gladys Hora
Marie Hora
Washington
Rita Rath
Kueneman
Robert Beatch
Fred Beatch
St. Mary’s Church
Catholic Order of Foresters
Veterans administration aid at city hall tonight
A VA representative will assist veterans at city hall until nine this evening to reinstate GI insurance before the Saturday deadline. After Saturday, a physical examination will be required to renew coverage.
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Veterans’ Administration
Former Senator James E. Watson Dies at 84
Former Indiana senator and Hoover era GOP leader James E. Watson died at his Washington home at age 84 after a period of illness. Watson, 29 years in Congress under eight presidents, was a noted isolationist figure and long time Hoosier party boss who was repeatedly mentioned as a GOP presidential nominee in the 1920s.
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Washington
James E. Watson
Indiana
Senate
Hoover
Hoosier State
Watson
Deadly blast at IG Farben plant in Ludwigshafen swamps city
Nearly 1,000 American troops helped evacuate victims as the Ludwigshafen IG Farben site exploded. Officials reported 300 killed and 2,500 seriously injured with thousands more injured or exposed to toxic fumes. Rescue crews battled fire and gas as morgues filled and hospitals reached capacity.
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Ludwigshafen
IGG Farben
Rhine River
Rhine
U. Ss. Army
U. S. Army
Blast kills three at Du Pont factory in Nemours West Virginia
An explosion at the E. I. Du Pont plant in Nemours West Virginia tore through a small building used for pressing black powder for blasting soft rock and coal. Plant manager T. A. O Barr confirmed three workers were killed.
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Nemours
W. Va
E. J. du Pont de Nemours and Co
T. A. O'Barr
O’barr
Draftees to See Overseas Duty in 12 Weeks
The army outlined that draftees called under peacetime will likely depart overseas within 19 to 12 weeks after joining. Local boards may begin drafting men ages 19 through 22 around October 1, with eight weeks of basic training after processing.
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Washington
Army
Willard
Trucker Association Formed by County Members
Forty five truckers gathered in Sunset Park Wednesday to organize the Washington County Truckers Association. Members are open to all county truckers. those not contacted should call secretary treasurer Willis Richards to join. Officers named include President Walter Messer and Vice President William Barch.
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Sunset Park
Washington County Truckers Association
Willis Richards
Walter Messer
William Barch
Missouri Man Fined by Judge Yoder in DUI Case
Pearl Irvin of Revere Missouri pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated before Judge R G Yoder in district court. Irvin arrested July 25 by Patrolman Harley Strater and held on $500 bond. Judge Yoder fined $800 or three months served, suspended his drivers license for 60 days, with county attorney information filed by John C Owen.
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Pearl Irvin
Revere
Missouri
R. G. Yoder
Irvin
Harley Strater
Yoder
John C. Owen
Draft Law Aims to Fill Army Shortfalls with Volunteers
Selective service officials urged volunteers to meet manpower needs while noting the draft law exists to bridge gaps between enlistments and Army requirements. Paul warned they may still need drafting if volunteers fall short.
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Selective Service
Paul
Army
School Board Hires Five More Teachers
School board, led by M. M. Schell, announces five new teaching hires to fill vacancies across Washington public schools. Remaining elementary positions, plus a special education post, are still to be filled as districts seek suitable accommodations for married teachers.
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M. M. Sehell
Washington Public Schools
Ool
Schell
Frances N. Hinkhouse
West Liberty
John McConnell
Harvey, Ill
Richard WL. Mershon
Cedar Falls
Raymond D. Stephens
Whyllis Willey
Maquoketa
Stewart
Lincoln
Southern Democrats Open Filibuster on Poll Tax Bill
Southern Democrats launched a senate filibuster against an anti poll tax bill today. Kenneth S. Wherry moved to take up the measure as John C. Stennis of Mississippi began the southern talkathon, with about twenty Dixie senators ready to join the fight against a bill supported by the administration and Republicans. The bill would ban poll taxes still required in seven southern states to vote in federal elections.
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Washington
Senate
Kenneth S. Wherry
John C. Stennis
Miss
Dixie
Republican Party
F F A Judging Team Secures Second in Contest
Washington's Future Farmers of America livestock judging team finished second in a statewide contest held Wednesday at Burlington. Five schools competed.
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Washington
Future Farmers
Burlington
Administration Would Roll Prices Back to November 1947 Level
The White House urged Congress to pass price and wage controls to roll back living cost items to November 1947. Paul Porter outlined seven major sections including consumer credit, bank reserves, price and wage controls, priorities and allocations, rent control, commodity exchange regulation, and an anti inflation coordinator and advisory board.
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Washington
White House
Congress
House Banking Committee
Paul Porter
OPA
Truman
Tueday
Federal Reserve Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Keota Leads at Livestock Contest with 716 Points
Keota won first place with 716 points in a livestock contest. Washington finished second with 680, Mt. Pleasant 620, Winfield 5090, and Brooklyn 350. Three classes judged Holstein heifers bulls and cows. Harry Duensing led the Washington Future Farmer group with 240 points. One hundred twelve Holstein cattle entered by southeastern Iowa breeders. Washington veteran team also competed. Judges included Bob Brewer Clarence Smith and Raymond Edwards. Brewer led the high scoring and Washington won the team event.
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Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Winfield
Brooklyn
Washington Future Farmer
Harry Duensing
Iown
Bob Brewer
Clarence Smith
Raymond Edwards
Taft and GOP denounce Truman over anti inflation plan
Senator Taft and three Republican colleagues assailed President Truman as demagogic for pushing an anti inflation and housing package. They accused the White House of political maneuvering to rally left wing Democrats and win votes, while praising Republicans as friends of the housewife.
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Truman
Washington
Robert A. Taft
President Truman
Mr Truman
Congress
Henry A. Wallace
Senate
Kenneth S. Wherry
Nebraska
House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Everett M. Dirksen
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
NBC
Mutual
Halleck
Mr. Truman
Wherry
CBS
Shearer to Head Chest Drive Here
Paul V. Shearer named chairman of the Community Chest campaign in Washington for 194%. He led last year’s drive and will organize this year’s effort. The October drive date will be announced after a committee meeting. Henry Bailey heads the budget and admissions committee to set the needed funds and distribution. Members include Mrs. G. E. Montgomery Julius Kunik T. B. Brown Harry Dye and others. Art Williams heads publicity with Charles Morris Elizabeth Dawson and Harold Wehr among others.
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Paul V. Shearer
Washington
Mr. Shearer
Mc. Shearer
Henry Bailey
Shearer
G. E. Montgomery
Julius Kunik
T. B. Brown
Harry Dye
Harold Johnson
Georgerge Krogmeller
Airs
M. L. McCreedy
Ralph Bauer
Merritt McDaniel
T. A Michels
William Sither
Edna Lytle
Bailey
Marios George
Frank Miller
Roger Sherman
Claude Tucker
Artesmus Brown
Charles Morris
Elizabeth Dawson
Harold Wehr
Robert Day
Weather forecast for Des Moines Iowa July 29
Clouds and scattered showers with locally heavy thunderstorms today and tonight. Cooler west portion tonight, clearing and cooler tomorrow. Highs 80 west to 84 southeast. Lows 60 northwest to 70 southeast.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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