Truman urges quick action to extend draft beyond May
President Truman pressed congressional leaders to extend the draft and push universal military training. House Speaker Rayburn said Truman seeks an extension, possibly one year, while military officials warn the army would face a 500000 manpower shortfall by July 1 1947 if the draft ends May 15. Eisenhower warned the force could fall from 1070000 to 570000 without conscription. Many youths are enlisting to avoid induction.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Sam Rayburn
D. Tex
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Armed Services
Eisenhower
Lake Chicagua Proposed in Walton League Map
A map shows an accessible lake site midway between current recreation areas. Engineers approve it as the natural location for a lake and park with a dam marked by a top side black line near Honey Creek. The Washington County Walton League chapter names Chicagua, the old Skunk River name, as a possible lake title.
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Honey Creek
Washington County
Walton League
Chicagua
Skunk River
Lake Chicagua
Lake Rubio
Jefferson
Keokuk
Washington
Fairfield
Rubio
Brighton
Henry County
Richland Clarion
Legion Dinner and New Members Induction Planned
The Legion and Auxiliary will host a cooperative dinner at seven o'clock Tuesday evening in Legion rooms. A program will follow featuring the induction of new members, with a large attendance urged by Post Commander Alvin Rommel.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Alvin Rommel
Jap Officers Face Trial Over Fliers Death In Shanghai
Four Japanese army officers go on trial charged with the execution of three American fliers who bombed Tokyo in the Doolittle raid. Captain Chase J. Nielsen testified that the crew drew lots to select a target and that Admiral Doolittle warned to strike only military objectives.
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Shanghai
Tokyo
Jimmy Doolittle
Chase J. Nielsen
Hiram
Utah
Doolittle
Nielsen
Senate survey shows mixed support for 3.75 billion loan
Washington March 18 Up survey of 95 of 96 senators shows 15 Democrats and 3 Republicans for loan approval, 8 Democrats and 11 Republicans against, with many still undecided. The box score details varying stances on the 3.75 billion loan request amid early opposition.
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Washington
Senate
Rainfall Weekend Total Tops Inch and a Half
Rain across the region totaled one and a half inches through noon today with 0.95 inch recorded Saturday evening. The remaining rainfall occurred Sunday morning as skies cleared.
Five Elders Elected By U P Church
The Washington United Presbyterian congregation completed its ballot election of five elders for full 12 year terms. Named are M. C. DeLong A. L Duensing Marion George John Owen and Jay Brewer. Two more elders will be elected for shorter terms to fill vacancies. voting was deferred until April 28 due to Hugh H. McCleer’s death.
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Washington United Presbyterian Congregation
M. C. DeLong
A. L Duensing
Marion George
John Owen
Jay Brewer
Hugh H. McCleer
United Presbyterian Church
St. George Swerr
Sk. Kk. Grice
Egypt
Elm Grove Cemetery
Shernan
Washington U P Church Fund Drive Reaches Pledged Total
The Washington United Presbyterian church reports a pledge of 10911 to the WWCA fund, averaging 18.77 per member, about 4000 above the minimum goal. Alcrady paid 6802. Sussan bars have two years to complete payments along with Easter and other offerings. Richard Stewart serves as general campaign chairman.
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Washington United Presbyterian Church
WWCA
Alcrady
Sussan Bars
Richard Stewart
Colder Weather Forecast for Iowa After Flood Rains
Clearing and colder weather was forecast for Iowa after heavy weekend rains that sent the Des Moines River above flood stage at Eddyville and Ottumwa. Highway 137 was closed at Eddyville due to overflow. freezing temps were forecast in the north with generally fair and warmer weather expected tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Eddyville
Ottumwa
Weather Bureau
State Highway Commission
Dr Harmon Sees New World Spirit at Union Service
Dr Henry Harmon president of Drake University spoke at a Methodist church union service about a period of great change. He urged cooperation despite fear and social evolution after World War II, calling for refining the human spirit and universal brotherhood. Rev Fred E Miller presided and Rev Milo J Phillips gave the prayer. Music featured Herb Osincup and a Smiths duet with Dorothy Grove.
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Henry Harmon
Drake University
Methodist Church
Harmon
Fred E. Miller
Thomas C. Polk
Milo J. Phillips
Herb Osincup
Walter Smith
Dorothy Grove
Senators Oppose Loan for Britain
Herbert H. Lehman, retiring UNRRA director general, blamed premature end of rationing and food controls in the United States and other countries for a worldwide food crisis threatening millions with starvation. He warned the present crisis is the gravest emergency faced by the United Nations since the war and said a secure peace cannot be built on famine.
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Atlantic
N. J
United States
Herbert H. Lehman
UNRRA
United Nations
Lehman
Council of
Lehnan
Baruch Nominated to UNO Atomic Energy Panel
President Truman drafts Bernard Baruch age 74 or 75 as U S representative on the United Nations Atomic Energy commission. Baruch will join a 12 member panel to guide plans for controlling atomic energy and advancing peaceful use, with aim to outlaw weapons.
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Washington
Truman
Bernard Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Baruch
Wall Street
Senate
U. S
UNO Commission On Atomic Energy
United States
County W C T U Institute Thursday
The local Washington W C T U institute meets Thursday at Mrs J A Porter home 415 South Fourth Avenue. Morning session begins 10 o clock with a cooperative luncheon at 12 30. De votions led by Mrs Co V Crull and Mrs N M Speide conclude the session. Speakers include Mrs Benj Coppock Miss Something for Nothing and others on Citizenship Our Task and School Laws of Town.
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Washington W.C
Bessie Wead
J. A. Hawthorne
Charles W'lson
J. J. Nayadley
Ella Gordon
George Brintoo
Christian Advocate Temperance
Russell Bell
Pearl Whistler
Charles City Strike Settled at Oliver Plant
The 41 day strike at the Oliver Corporation farm machinery plant in Charles City ended after company officials agreed to an 18 cents per hour raise for office and production workers. CIO union members said the increase was retroactive to January 24 and the walkout involved about 700 employees.
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Charles City
Oliver Corporation
United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers Union of America
CIO
Don Harris
Veterans housing planned near Cedar Falls
Fifty-seven temporary housing units to be rented to veterans will be installed next month on a city-owned five acre tract near Cedar Falls. Fifty units of six converted barracks from the Algona prisoner of war camp and seven apartment type buildings from the Bruning Nebraska army airfield will be installed.
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Cedar Falls
Algona
Lightning Fire Destroys 83 Livestock In Walcott
A thunderstorm fire at Henry Helkenn farm in Walcott destroyed eighty three head of cattle and killed two barns. Lightning sparked the blaze causing $10,000 in damage before it was brought under control.
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Walcott
Henry Helkenn
McCleery a longtime Washington leader dies at 73
Hugh H. McCleery founder of the McCleery Calendar Co. and county civic figure died Saturday at the county hospital from a heart attack. He aged 73 had lived in Washington since age 17 and held posts on the hospital board city council and church leadership. He leaves wife Ola B. Hamilton two children Richard and Mrs. Gertrude McCleery and five grandchildren.
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Hugh H. McCleery
McCleery-Cumming Calendar Company
Washington
McCleery Calendar Manufacturing
American Legion
Legion
McCleery Company
McCleery
DeKalb County
Ill
Martin
Sarah
French) McCleery
Washington Academy
Kansas
Washington Gazette
Evening Journal
East Third Street
Washington County Hospital
Washington Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
United Presbyterian Church
Keokuk
Camp Cuba Libre
Florida
Albert M. Hutt
Washington Rotary Club
Vienna
Ola B. Hamilton
Richard H. McCleery
Calendar
Aon
McWinnie Phelps
New York City
A. E Weber
Ada Belle McCleery
Geneva
LeRoy Randles
Waterman, Hl
George McCleery
Des Moines
Jackson 4-H Club Holds Thursday Meeting at Crandall Home
The Jackson boss 4-H club met Thursday evening at Bill Crandall's home. President Bill Foster led the session with four members answering roll call. Members Ralph Knotek Raymond Bell and others discussed grain and grass samples and classifications while host Rex Crandall's mother provided refreshments.
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Jackson Boss 4-H
Bill Crandall
Bill Foster
Bob Chabal
Ralph Knotek
Elu
Raymond Bell
Lrs
Rex Crandall
Return eligibility set for 41 point U.S. servicemen
Yokohama March 18. Enlisted men with 41 points will be eligible for return to the United States by March 21, eighth army headquarters announced today. First contingents of the 2,000 men affected will leave for the United States aboard the transport Marine Robin March 24 or 25.
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Yokohama
United States
Eighth Army
Army
Iran Crisis Talks Center on Oil as Troop Pullout Demands
Washington and London weigh Iran oil control as red army troops prepare to leave. U S and British officials resist tying oil concessions to troop withdrawals while Iran's sovereignty remains a factor. The United States awaits word from ambassador Murray on Iran at the United Nations Security Council.
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State Department
U. S
Wallace Murray
Vehran
Iran
Russia
United Nations Security Council
United States
State Banking Dept Head Ellis Dies in Des Moines
Melvin Ellis 64 longtime Iowa banking supervisor died after a fall in Charles City led to a blood clot on the brain. A former Iowa Bankers Association president, he entered the hospital a week ago and was to be honored today with funeral services. Ellis had served as state superintendent since 1941 and was reappointed by Gov. Blue.
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Des Moines
Melvin Ellis
Charles City
Ellis
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Dean
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Iowans Purchase 12.5 Million in Savings Bonds
Des Moines reports Iowans bought 12,500,000 dollars in savings bonds last month. Roger F. Warin state director of the savings bond division of the treasury department announced the figure. February sales were 1,400,000 less than February 1945. Of the total 7,700,000 in Series E bonds 500,000 in F bonds and 5,100,000 in G bonds.
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Des Moines
Kalona Couple Welcome Seven Pound Daughter
Mr and Mrs Paris Miller of Kalona report the birth of a seven pound daughter at 12 55 this morning.
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Paris Miller
Kalona
Berm
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Manchuria
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U.S
Woodrow Wilson
W.C.T.U. Institute
Housing For Veterans
White House
Harry S. Truman
S. W. Waster
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Whalona
Hugh McCleery
London
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Tran
Soviet Union
Robert Rossaw
Tabriz
British Foreign Office
State Banking Dept
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