Communist Strike In Italy Disrupts Whole Economy
In Rome and major northern cities a nationwide general strike crippled big plants cut electricity and gas supplies and disrupted transport. The Communist led confederation called 5 million members to a 12 hour walkout from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bombings in Rome preceded the strike and police formed to curb rallies in cities including Milan Bologna Florence and Turin.
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Italy
Rome
Adriatic
General Confederation of
Milan
Bologna
Florence
Turin
Genoa
World leaders meet to curb communism in Europe rally
American top diplomats from France Russia Germany Italy gathered to assess efforts to stop communism on the continent. Communists cited Lentella shootings as a pretext for strikes while opposing Italian security laws banning rallies and demonstrations feared to spark riots.
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Tojland
France
Russia
Germdy
Italy
Lentella
What is your glorious age on an official call
In China the first question on an official call asks the other about age. Enthusiasm grows as the person reports a higher age. If over 50, the inquirer raises his voice with humility and respect.
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China
Inquirer
Caution Advised for Painting Near Electric Wires
Home painting should avoid contact with electric wires. If bare wires are found, notify the electric company or hire a private electrician promptly to prevent hazards.
Court of Appeals Affirms Loyalty Program
The U S court of appeals upholds the constitutionality of President Truman s loyalty program in a 2 to 1 ruling. Dorothy Bailey a former employee of the federal security agency was fired for communist associations. Judge Barrett Prettyman wrote the majority with Judge Proctor concurring and Judge Edgerton dissenting criticizing firing on rumor without trial.
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Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals
Truman
Dorothy Bailey
Federal Security Agency
BE. Barrett . Prettyman
James M. Proctor
Henry W. Edgerton
Court Reviews Miss Baileys Case and Loyalty Rule
The majority notes Bailey’s lack of trial and unknown informant, calling her situation highly appealing to fairness. The court adds that without a specific law, the President may remove from government service anyone not fully convinced of their loyalty.
Parcell Guests In L. P. Statler Home
DAYTON GROVE March 22 Mr and Mrs Karl Parcell and family attended a Statler family dinner in the L P Statler home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens and family entertained the John Elliot Sr family the John Elliot Jr family Pat Elliot and Cer Roberts at a dinner Sunday at their home. Mr and Mrs Leland Rinear also noted.
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Dayton Grove
Karl Parcell
Statler
L. P. Statler
Robert Stephens
John Elliot Sr
John Elliot Jr
Pat Elliot
Cer Roberts
Leland Rinear
Community Guests and Visits Highlight Local Supper and Home Gatherings
Sunday dinner guests at John McDowell's home included Donnie as well as others. Clem Griffith and Junior joined Wednesday supper at H D Dusenbery's. Jim Lehman and family were evening callers. Leonard Bomber and family visited Francis Gent's near Keota on Friday. Lyall Moore J B Moore and Francis Florang spent Monday at Ralph Belief's. The men helped butcher a beef. Virginia McDowell is entertaining the mumps. Roy Argo spent Thursday in Lloyd Peiffer's home. Fred Ladehott called in Charles Thrapp's home Sunday evening. Liloeyd Peiffer and family were Sunday visitors in Roy’s.
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Donnie
John McDowell
Clem Griffith
H. D. Dusenbery
Jim Lehman
Leonard Bomber
Francis Gent
Keota
Mrs
Roy Argo
Liloyd Peiffer
Ladehoff Birthday Supper Guests In Argo
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ladehoff and Gary celebrated Wayne s birthday during Tuesday evening supper at the Fred Ladehoff home. The Blumensteins of Woodhall Ul spent from Friday evening to Sunday with the Thrapps at the parental Charles Thrapp home. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Merle Thrapp and Larry and Mr and Mrs Charles Thrapp Jr and Connie Jo.
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Argo
Wayne Ladehoff
Gary
Fred Ladehoff
Wayne
Bob Blumenstein
Woodhall
Charles Thrapp
Thrapp
Merle Thrapp
Larry
Charles Thrapp Jr
Connie Jo
Buckwheat Harvest Shrinks in 1949 Across States
The 1949 buckwheat harvest is smaller, reducing winter buckwheat cake supplies. Nineteen states contribute to the commercial crop, with about two thirds gathered near the New York Pennsylvania border.
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New York-Pensylvania
Local visitors from Riverside and Iowa City call on Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Yoder of Riverside Wade Hightshoe of Oxford and Joe Yoder of Iowa City were business callers in Washington today.
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Russel Yoder
Riverside
Wade Hightshoe
Oxford
Joe Yoder
Iowa City
Washington
Certain Enriches Your Blood With Iron and Vitamin B
An advertisement touts CERTA VIN as a new hematonic formula that energizes red blood cells, improves digestion, and relieves stomach issues. It claims blood poverty causes fatigue and weak nerves, promising quicker benefits in 2 to 4 days for a few cents daily, sold at Pioneer Drug Store, 125 W. Washington.
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Pioneer Drug Store
Washington
Columbus Junction boy to blow out six candles today
Brian Humphrey Davis son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of Columbus Junction will celebrate his birthday with six candles on his cake today.
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John Winea
Daryl Dodder
Ellité Grayson
Cedar Falls
Milt Sosha
Bruce Campbell
Alice Scott
Riverside
Mabel Thompson
Ainsworth
Esther Widmer
Lou Arthur
B. C. Humble
Carlton Margold
Maxine Adams
Harold Gerdes
Pauline McDowell
Russel Pleeker
Gary Neil Marston
Ivan Marston
Brian Humphrey Davis
John Davis
Columbus Junction
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Liloeyd Peiffer
Roy
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Ada
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Ivory
Priscillas
Diam
Myron White Jr
Jacqueline Conard
Virgil Pardun
W. Chester
Rapps
South Side
Lucae
Sonny Red
Lang
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