Teachers Cut Demand as Purge Ousts Czech Army Leaders
Prague reports the central action committee of a national defense group dissolving its executive body. An army order calls officers to prepare in peace for future conflicts to defend homeland and independence. Four generals and several officers are named as barred from new committees. Bulgarian leader Dimitrov was expected in Prague for a visit, timing not disclosed.
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Prague
The
National Defense Association
Ministry of Domestic Trade
Georgi Dimitrov
Bulgaria
County School Heads Meet to Discuss Reorganization Plans
County school superintendents from sixteen counties met Friday in Washington with Lester B. Krabill presiding. Cameron M. Ross of the state department spoke on the reorganization program and survey procedures. Attendees were urged to attend a workshop in Cedar Falls on April 18 19 and 20 sponsored by the state department and advisory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester B. Krabill
Washington County
Cameron M. Ross
State Department of Public Instruction
State Department
State Advisory Board
Cedar Falls
Washington Coun
Bill Schafenacker
Ned Carman
Schafenacker
Muscatine
Carmen
Forres
Walker
Charley Frits
Five Arabs Die In Bomb Blast In Haifa Quarter
Five Arabs died when a house in Haifa Yemen quarter was demolished by a mortar shell from Talpiath market. A government hospital report listed five deaths. Reports said an Arab convoy crossed into Northern Palestine under Fawzi B. Kawkji with estimates of Arab forces ranging from six thousand to fifteen thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Yemen
Haifa
Talpieth
Government Hospital
Palestine
Fawzi B. Kawkji
Damascus
Holy Land
Haganah
Anderson to Speak at Demon Dinner in Des Moines
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson will address the Iowa Democratic Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines. He will discuss the Marshall Plan's effect on Iowa farming. Speakers include former Senator Guy Gillette and Carroll Switzer who will promote war bond purchases. A $20,000 turnout is projected to support the 1948 campaign. The state committee will also weigh lieutenant governor candidates LeRoy Mercer and Gene Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sv Democrats
Anderson
Midwest
Marshall
National Farm Institute
U. S
Guy M. Gillette
Carroll O. Switzer
Polo County
Switzer
Jake More
Democratic State Central Committee
LeRoy Mercer
Iowa City
Gene Poston
Corydon
Blue
Will Return Killers to Scene of Crime in Georgia
In Reidsville Georgia on March 6 two accused killers and their women companions were moved to the state penitentiary for safety but will be brought back to the crime scene in Swainsboro under limited guard to show there will be no mob violence. Governor Thompson ordered the return to the aroused town as Emanuel County Sheriff Youmans sends two cars of deputies to escort them at 9 am CST to prevent escape.
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Reidsville
State Penitentiary
Georgia
Truman
M. EK. Thompson
Swainsboro
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Emanuel County
P. L. Youmans
Penitentiary
Tennessee
Youmans
Republicans Jab Back at Switzer
DES MOINES Iowa March 6 UP Iowa republicans jabber back at Polk county attorney Carroll Switzer who seeks the Democratic nomination for governor claiming the capitol needs investigation Switzer has pursued a year long fraud conspiracy case against Polk county officials Three of seven indicted have been tried and convicted with more trials pending State Republicans say Switzer got his information from the state auditor and dispute his tax burden critique noting a 65 million balance is not a surplus and listing needed expenditures including old age payments a state office building and education building programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Himi
Polk County
Carroll O. Switzer
Switzer
Robert D. Blue
Education and Board of Control
Finnish Unions Fail to Endorse Pact With Reds
In Helsinki on March 6, the Finnish Social Democratic Party blocked a Communist bid to mobilize workers for a full military alliance with Russia. Only one of five meetings approved the pact, with most unions and workers opposing the communists’ resolutions as the government kept tight watch on negotiations. Officials said a negotiator list could reach the cabinet by Sunday afternoon or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finnish
Social Democratic Party
Communist Party
Russia
Social Democrat Party
Social Democratic
Juh
Columbus City Man Dies Early Today
Noah Kulp, 452, longtime Columbus City resident, died early today at Oakdale Sanitarium where he had been patient since last week. Born April 27, 1892 in Columbus City, he was the son of Joseph Bryan and Elizabeth Buaille Kulp, educated locally, and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include brothers Howard of Columbus City and Robert of Columbus. Funeral arrangements are pending with Richie Funeral Home in charge.
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Columbus Junction
Noah Kulp
Columbus City
Oakdale Sanitarium
Richie Funeral Home
Kulp
Joseph Bryan
Elizabeth Buailey Kulp
Baptist Men Will Hear Clyde Inman
The Baptist men fellowship will hear Clyde I. Innman of Ke ококuk as guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting Monday evening March 8 at 7:30 in the church. Innman is manager of National Carbide of Ke ококuk and will discuss Polarity At What Cost. Darlene Humston will perform marimba numbers.
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Baptist Men’s Fellowship
Clyde I. Innman
Keokuk
Innman
National Carbide Corporation of
Darlene Humston
Elmer Steele Heads Farm Loan Company
Elmer Steele of Riverside was named president of the Washington county National Farm Loan company at the annual meeting. Eighty five members attended as officers Howard Anderson Crawfordsville Arthur Boshart Wayland Ira Mikseh Washington and Homer Vincent Wellman were elected to the board. Anderson discussed a soil conservation talk and showed films. George D. Umphrey is secretary treasurer. The piece notes elective state attorney general offices in most states and mentions Mrs Myrtle Sturdevan Cedar Rapids and Mrs Elsie Allen Fredonia.
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Elmer Steele
Riverside
Washington County National Farm Loan Company
Rcently
Y.M.C.A
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
Arthur Boshart
Wayland
Ira Mikseh
Washington
Homer Vincent
Wellman
Mr. Anderson
Ames
Geo. D. Umphrey
Illustrated Map of County Reveals Traffic Violations
A county traffic map display in Washington State Bank window shows Oct 1947 to Jan 1948 data. Patrolman I H Strater and the Washington Chamber of Commerce sponsor the project to warn drivers and track accidents, violations, and license actions with photos of involved cars. Total property loss: $65,985 from 665 accidents and 46 violations. One driver suspended and two licenses revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tucker
Chamber of Commerce
F. H. Strater
Washington
Washington County
Washington State Bank
Strater
State Department of Public Safety
Sus
National Guard men to receive drill pay march 8
Washington National Guard Troop A and 6th Cavalry units will issue drill pay starting Monday, March 8 at the armory. About 95 men paid quarterly by Lt Glenn Murphy at the armory. payroll for Troop A totals 1570 annually. Vacancies exist for ages 17 to 35, with enlistment through Capt Charles C Snyder.
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National Guard
Washington
Glenn Murphy
United States
Typh& Bul
Snyder
Route One
Troop A
Funeral services for Rodney N Crail held at Sherman funeral home
Funeral services for Rodney N. Crail were held Friday morning at 11 oclock in the Sherman funeral home with officers of the Elks lodge at Fairfield conducting the service at the funeral home and at the graveside. Pall bearsers and other funeral rites followed at the graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney N. Crail
Sherman Funeral Home
Elks Lodge
Fairfield
Pall
Marriage License Issued in District Court
A marriage license was issued Friday by clerk R. R. Noonan to Charles Chalupa of Ainsworth and Hazel Sojka of Washington. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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R. R. Noonan
District Court
Charles Chalupa
Ainsworth
Hazel Sojka
Washington
Lacours to Play Requested Hymns at Methodist Church
The Lacour Evangelistic Crusade at the Methodist Church features a hymn request program tonight at 7 30 PM with congregants choosing hymns and instrumental arrangements. Mr Lacour will preach on Do You Have What It Takes after the request period, as the crusade closes Sunday with services including You and Your Church and a union music concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacour
Methodist Church
Hoffman
Hastings
Minneapolis AFL teachers cut pay demands amid school strike
Teachers reduced immediate pay demands by over half to 400 dollars for lower third workers 300 for middle third and 200 for top third with 400 and 200 annual boosts planned for 1949 and 1950. Superintendent Goslin will advise negotiator Jorgensen after consideration. Nelson seeks court order to fire 1160 striking teachers as judge schedules hearing to potentially reopen all 92 city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
AFL
Board of Education
Willard E. Goslin
Jack Jorgensen
Arthur T. Nelson
Hennepin County
E. A. Montgomery
Nelson
Freezing Rain Plagues Iowans
Des Moines reports freezing rain sleet and snow across Iowa with 10 inches in Audubon seven and a half in Shenandoah and 25 inches in Council Bluffs. Warmer weekend may cause floods as rivers swell. Lowlands urged to evacuate if thawing snow raises streams. Highways hazardous but open. temps expected 36-40 tomorrow and 40-45 Monday.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Davenport
Iowa
The
Highway Commission
Judge Beehly to Open March Term in Montezuma District Court
Judge Frank Beehly of Montezuma travels to Washington for routine matters ahead of the March term opening. He will assign cases for the coming term on Monday and decide if more jurors are needed to replace those excused during this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beehy
Montezuma
Washington
District Court
Beehly
Grand High Priest Lloyd Rime to Attend Cyrus Chapter Meeting
Ottumwa based Grand High Priest Lloyd Rime will be a featured participant at the Cyrus Chapter 13 Royal Arch Masons gathering, with the event expected to attract members from nearby lodges and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rime
Ottumwa
Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
Box Lunch Sale Sets Monday Ownership Change
Ray Box owner of the Box Lunch on North Marion avenue says L. D. Utterbach will take over ownership and become active manager on Monday March 8. Box plans no definite future arrangements while Utterbach prepares to assume control. A temple event followed by a dinner and program is scheduled for Wednesday March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Box
North Marion Avenue
L. D. Utterbach
Mr. Box
Mr. Utterbach
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Action Committee
Chamber * Commerce
Wehr Photo
Canada
A. G. L. McNaughton
Joseph Nisot
Security Council
Lake Success
N. Y
McNaughton
State Auditor
Chet B. Akers
Reds
Social Democrats
Munist Party
Paken
Oakdale
Howard
Robert of
Columbus
Clyde Inman
Y.m.cla
Myrtle Sturdevan
Cedar Rapids
Elsie Allen
Fredonia
I. H. Strater
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Charles C Snyder
Crail Funeral
Mediterranean
Hubert Lehrer
D. V. Masson
Walter Messer
Boyd Humble
Ralph Junkin
Robert Lytle
Elm Grove
Coverert
Lacours
Union Service
Frank Beehly
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