Admirals discuss preparedness and Europe over dinner aboard Missouri
Aboard the Missouri on June 15 Rear Admiral Kirtland and Vice Admiral Carney hosted civilian guests and Naval officers for dinner. They weighed U S readiness, naval manpower, and the need for timely mobilization, noting Europe’s wounds after occupation and the public’s improving awareness of national problems. They praised American youth at Annapolis and mused that Soviet leaders might benefit from a baseball league to foster fair play, with adjournment at 7 45 to catch a Wardroom movie.
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Boston
New York
Fred DD. Kirtland
Task Force
Robert D. Carney
Navy
Admiral Carney
Admiral Wirtland
Europe
Admiral Kirtland
Washington Murder in 1930 Sheriff and Officer Die
On June 26 1930 in Washington Iowa Sheriff Fred Sweet and night marshal Aaron Bailey were shot in the court house basement by gangster Jack Klutas who had been arrested for auto theft Later Klutas was killed by Chicago police on January 6 1934 The case was resolved with fingerprint evidence and Bailey distinguished for his role in identifying the killer
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Fred Sweet
Aaron Bailey
Chicago
Court House
Iowa
Jack Klutas
Klutas
Washington County
Wiliam Bailey
Mr Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Bailes
North
Marion Avenue
William Bailey
Sheriff Sweet
Sweet
Bailey
Morrison
Towa
Illinois
Oral
Keith Sweet
E. P. Rien
Emmett Ross
I. W. Shenefelt
Boyd Humble
Manton Hebner
Washington murder case solved after long hunt in Iowa
The Seattle? No, the Washington murder case ends with Klutas linked to the shooting. Police pursue across Iowa and Illinois. A Reynolds car tied to the suspect is found near North Liberty. State agents and local officers lead a multiweek search, aided by the Midwest. Klutas is identified as the likely killer.
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Klutas
Harold Reynolds
Ottumwa
Reynolds
North Liberty
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Anniversary recalls 20 year Washington gunman killings
The article recounts the 20 year old Washington gunman case with William Bailey identifying Klutas, Morrison noting diligence, and parishioners recalling the dawn shots. Klutas was found with a gun and a hidden stash of weapons as the Journal published early editions detailing the investigation and public memory.
Notice of Hearing on School Boiler Replacement Riverside IA
Plans specifications and proposed contract form for Riverside Public School boiler replacement on file with the Riverside ISD Secretary. A hearing will be held at 7:80 PM on July 11 in the School House Riverside Iowa to review the plans and contract. Board Secretary J Barel invites interested parties to attend.
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Riverside Public School
Riverside
Towa
Board of Directors
Independent School District
Iowa
George Montgomerys Bold Outdoor Hero Roles
George Montgomery, star of Davy Crockett Indian Scout, signs for two future United Artists westerns. War Path will film in northern Arizona and southern Utah, while Leather Stocking Tales adapts James Fenimore Cooper. Ellen Drew co stars in Davy Crockett Indian Scout.
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George Montgomery
Edward Small
Davy Crockett
Fox Theatre
United Artists
Mr. Small
Arizona
Utah
James Fenimore Cooper
Women and Children Insurance To Reach Fifty Five Billion
The article states that life insurance for women and children now totals about 55 billion dollars, a figure equal to the entire life insurance ownership in the United States in 1923. The expansion underscores rising policy uptake and financial protection for families.
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U.S
Birthday Anniversaries Marking Family Milestones
Names listed observe wedding anniversaries from 1919 and 1943 while others mark birthday anniversaries. Caroline Jean Kallous lights seven candles and Phyllis Ann Nicholson eight. individuals named include Walter E. Smith Roberta Arthur Mrs. Will Conger Mrs. A. S. Van Trump and Paul Rotzinger.
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Allen Atkinson
Charles Clark
Edward Rees Winga
John Winga
Alice Easter
Barbara Kay Bishop
Norma Jean Krotz
Allen Chance
Alvin V. Jones
Caroline Jean Kallous
Phyllis Ann Nicholson
Walter E. Smith
Roberta Arthur
Will Conger
A. S. van Trump
Paul Rotzinger
Notice to Bidders for Riverside Boiler Replacement
Sealed proposals will be received by the Riverside Iowa Board of Directors until 8 oclock A.M. July 11 for Boiler Replacement per plans and specifications on file with the secretary. Proposals will be acted upon on bid receipt day. Details available from C J Karel Riverside or George R Parizek Iowa City engineers. Project completion and final tests by September 15 150. Gd. ToaAdish 11312 M.
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Independent School District
Riverside
Iowa
Board of Directors
C.J. Karel
Cheorge R. Parizek
Iowa City
Gd. ToaAdish
Dialects Reflect Regional Roots Across America
Dialects vary regionally across the United States, yet speakers take pride in their linguistic heritage. The text notes broad acceptance of dialect diversity and personal identity tied to speech patterns.
Death by Fire in the United States Last Year
The past year saw over 11,000 deaths from fires in the United States with carelessness in matches and cigarette smoking listed as the leading causes.
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United States
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Iowa Ress
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