U S Pledges Iran Support Over UNO Case and Kurdish Attacks
Washington reports the United States will back Iran in the United Nations Security Council next week over Soviet troop actions in Iran. Tehran cites a 1942 treaty and UN charter violations as Britain and the USSR respond to Kurdish incursions near Lake Urmia. A Soviet cavalry column is noted nearby amid Kurdish resistance and rumors of an independent Kurdish regime.
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Washington
United States
Iran
United Nations Security Council
al- Heady
London
Dormal Tyanian
UNO
Council
Britain
Spain
James II
Byrnes
France
U. S
Tehran
Lake Urmia
Iraq
Turkey
Funeral of Hugh J McCleery at United Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Hugh J McCleery were held at the United Presbyterian church with Rev Dig George Kerr in charge. Honorary pall bearers were church session members and active bearers included David Livingston Theodore Brown George Rudiger R E Shannon Mele Vacha and R L Grimes. Veterans groups from Albert M Hui II camp Spanish American War and Leon Beatty post of the American Legion attended, with color guard and bugler at Em Grove cemetery. Legion members participating at the grave included Matt Whittaker Jesse Radda S S W Easter Cloyce Stewart Tee Crone Stanley Richards Sam Munson Alvin Rommel Hilton Rabenold firing squad Charles Kennedy Leo Nardy Palmer Schilling Jay Brewer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. Mccleery
United Presbyterian Church
Dig George Kerr
Sk. Jf. Grice
David Livingston
Theodore Brown
George Rudiger
R. E. Shannon
Mele Vacha
R. L. Grimes
Albert M. Huilcamp
Leon Beatty
Americaan Legion
Gtave
Em Grove
Rotary Club
Colup
McCleery-Cui‘ning
Legion
Matt Whittaker
Jesse Radda
Ss. W. Easter
Cloyce Stewart
Tee Crone
Stanley Richards
Sam Munson
Alvin Rommel
Hilton Rabenold
Charles Kennedy
Leo Nardy
Palmer Schilling
Jay Brewer
Coier
Worcester car company keeps veteran employee on payroll
Worcester Mass Charles S Walcott 78 remains on the Worcester Street Railway Co payroll as one of the last two old horsecar era workers still employed.
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Worcester
Mass
Charles S. Walcott
Worcester Street Railway Co
Fruit Growers Demand End to Price Controls
California Fruit Growers exchange attorney Karl D. Loos told a committee that citrus production runs 50 percent above pre war levels and price controls are unnecessary. Dairy leaders urged lifting controls to restore supply incentives, arguing butter prices must reflect costs and that OPA distortions hurt bakers and restaurants.
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Karl D. Loos
California Fruit Growers
Ixchange
Plan Compromise on Senate Minimum Wage Bill
Senate leaders consider a 60 cent two year minimum wage compromise as the 65 cent bill stalls. Administration spokesmen say passage is unlikely due to Republican and conservative Democratic opposition and may send the measure back to the labor committee for review if the plan fails.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Labor Committee
Welte Enters Republican Bid For County Supervisors
Robert S. Welte of Richmond files for circulation as a Republican candidate for the county board of supervisors for the term starting January 2, 1948. He will face incumbent Arthur Wiley in the GOP primary. Welte, a former county road maintenance foreman, is the first challenger to present county officials seeking renomination. Candidates have until March 25 to file. thus far Sheriff H. M. Putnam and Recorder Harriet Coulte have filed nomination papers.
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Robert S. Welte
Richmond
County Board of Supervisors
Arthur Wiley
Welte
Department of Road Maintenance
W. S. Kyle
H. M. Putnam
Harriet Coulte
Alarmed by Leak In Atomic Secrets Moves Tighten Security
Washington March 20 UP alarmed at leaks of atomic secrets the Senate energy committee moved to tighten anti spy provisions in the atomic energy control bill after learning Dr Allen Nunn May a British scientist charged with sharing atom bomb knowledge gained general knowledge through visits to University of Chicago labs. Groves warned such general knowledge could be dangerous if spread.
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Washington
Serate Energy Committee
Allen Nunn May
Sen
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Senate
Leslie R. Groves
Army
Groves
University of Chicago
Hickenlooper
Iowa Traffic Toll Rises With Storm Lake Fatality
The state's road death toll reached 169 after Harry Gates of Storm Lake was killed when his car collided with an Illinois Central passenger train. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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Storm Lake
Iowa
Harry Gates
Illinois Central
War Veterans Seek Work Here
Mrs. Permela R. Lay, head of the local United States employment service, announces two veteran applicants available for work in the area this week. Both are hon orably discharged locals who served the country in the war. The first candidate is a Washington High School graduate with a BA from the State University of Iowa in 1938, majoring in economics and commerce, with teaching credentials and a secondary state teachers certificate. He completed Navy service as a Yeoman second class, supervised 6 to 9 men, earned a commendation letter from the Commodore, and has experience in finance, insurance, and road construction support. He is married with one child.
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Permela R. Lay
United States Employment Service
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
State University of Iowa
Thih
Navy
Sias
Electric wage talks falter as strikes widen across plants
Striking CIO electrical workers reject Westinghouse offer lifting pay 15.1 cents hourly for 75 000 workers and push for 18 cent raise. International Harvester offers 18 cents to 30 000 Farm Equipment strikers while GM plants stay closed for the 120th day with 66 000 workers idle nationwide.
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United Press
CIO Electrical
Westinghouse Electric Corp
General Motors Corp
Westinghouse
International
Chicago
International Harvester Co
CIO
Phetps Dodge Corp
Desglas, Bisbee and Morenci
Ariz
Tyrone
G. M
General Motors
Republican Women To Meet Thursday
The Republican Women's club holds a 2:30 PM meeting in the YWCA rooms with all women invited. R. K. Shannon will be guest speaker. Mrs William Beggs presides and leads discussion on future club work. A social hour with refreshments follows to foster re acquaintance and plan upcoming activities.
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Republican Women's Club
Y. W
Ie Oe
R. Kk. Shannon
William Beggs
No Letter No Bequest: Greenfield Will Case Notes
In Greenfield Massachusetts Harold of Charlemort cuts off his daughter Mary in his will amid family dispute. The fragment hints at an inheritance challenge and possible probate action.
May Save Butter For Use of Army
An Agriculture Department official said it is quite possible the government would require butter producers to set aside 20 percent of their output for the armed forces. No decision has been made and no discussions are underway. Demobilization will reduce annual military needs this year.
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D. K. Howe
American Butter Institute
Howe
Washington
Agriculture Department
Ask an Increase In Rent Ceilings
A representative of the National Association of Real Estate Boards urged Congress to raise rent ceilings for small property owners. Calvin K. Snyder said since 1939 rents rose only four percent while wages taxes and maintenance climbed, risking distress for landlords. James C. Downs cited a 110 percent rise in maintenance costs since 1940 as evidence for the request.
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Washington
UPA
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Congress
Calvin K. Snyder
Association
House
Office of Price Administration
James C. Downs
Four County Men Report To Civilian Service Camp
Four conscientious objectors aged 18 to 26 from the area have gone to the civilian public service camp at Fort Collins Colorado. They departed at 1 41 this morning by train from Town City. Names include Alva Bender Kalona Willard L Eesehly Crawfords ville Moses A Beachy Kalona and Wilber Troyer Wellman.
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Washington County
Fort Collins
Col
Town City
Alva Bender
Kalona Willard L. Eesehly
Crawfordsville
Olmsted Invited To Speak At Legion Meeting
Brig. Gen. George Olmsted a Republican governor candidate will address a special American Legion post meeting in Washington Tuesday night March 26. The talk will cover his China and orient experience and the event is open to the public.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Itas
George Olmsted
Washington
Post
General Olmsted
China
Orient
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Protests Over Eldora Boys At State Tourney
Preston Koser filed a protest with the state board of control against seven Eldora training school boys being allowed to attend the state basketball tournament. He argued crowd dangers and potential escapes. the boys were chosen as behavior rewards by other inmates. Sheriff Koserved reported a search for five Eldora escapees linked to a stolen car and a farm house robbery involving a University of Iowa student’s car.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Johson County
Preston Koser
State Board of Control
Eldora Training School
Kosgr
Eldoran Training School
Enlistment Shortfalls Prompt Army Navy Pay Boost Plea
The Army and Navy urged Congress to raise service pay 20 percent to lure volunteers away from lucrative civilian jobs. Secretary Patterson said enlistments fall short of needs and Eisenhower supported the plan. Hearings on extending the draft beyond May 15 were set by Senate and House Military Affairs committees.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Congress
Secretary of War
Robert P. Patterson
Senate Military Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
James V. Forrestall
Senate
House
Patterson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Farm labor crisis prompts veterans return plan in Iowa
Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl heads a meeting of agricultural leaders and manpower officials on March 27 to tackle Iowa farm labor shortages. He notes 18 000 to 25 000 veterans return monthly but many are not rejoining farming. With limited pools for selective service, incentives must reach agriculturally dormant registrants and high school aged workers.
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Des Moines
Charles H. Grahl
State Selective Service
Towa
Grahl
Egypt Theme for U P Church Talk
Dr FE E Grice speaks this evening at the United Presbyterian Church Bible school room on Egypt. He teaches at the African Theological Seminary in Cairo and will show colored slides while discussing unrest in the region. Public invited to attend replacing the regular prayer service.
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FE. E. Grice
Bible School
United Presbyterian Church
Grice
African Theological Seminary
Cairo
Egypt
John H. Miller dies in Dallas after kidney infection
John H. Miller, former Washington resident and son of the late James and Kate Huskins Miller, died in Dallas Texas on Saturday night after a month in hospital. He leaves a wife and son Jack a wartime air force lieutenant two brothers Richard and Barclay and a cousin Lillian Norton Trotter reports word of his death.
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John H. Miller
Washington
James
Kate Huskins
Richard
Barclay
Lillian Norton Trotter
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