Oklahoma Tornado Ravages Canton Longdale and Blackwell
A tornado plowed through Canton Longdale and Blackwell in Blaine and neighboring counties, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen. The worst hits were Canton and Longdale with extensive property damage and 120 homeless. Telegraph lines and power were knocked out, and the Red Cross reported hundreds of buildings damaged or destroyed in the trio of towns.
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Canton
Okla
Oklahoma
Longdale
Blaine County
Blackwell
Highway Patrol
Joe Boyce
South Main
Boyce
Red Cross
St. Louis
Phillips
Schultz
Woodward
Babich Calmly Awaiting Trial
Milton Babich, 19, sits in Milwaukee jail awaiting trial on charges he killed Patricia Birmingham, 16, to keep her quiet about her sister Kathleen Birmingham's pregnancy. Officials say Babich admitted the slaying but claims it was accidental during a struggle over a gun.
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Milwacker
Milton Babich
Patricia Birmingham
Babich
Patricia
Kathleen
Des Moines Weather Forecast Light Rain and Snow
Cloudy with light rain this afternoon and tonight. Rain likely mixed with snow in the northwest tonight. Light rain continues into forenoon tomorrow, mainly northeast. Warmer west tomorrow afternoon. Easterly winds 20 to 30 mph, shifting to southeast tonight. Most winds west to southwest 25 to 35 mph tomorrow. Highs 41 northwest, 50 southeast. Lows tonight 30 northwest to 40 southeast. High tomorrow in the middle 40s.
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Des Moines
Loun
Odd Fellows Lodge Moline Trip And Minstrel Plans Scheduled
Washington I.O.O.F. lodge met Tuesday with 75 members. Initiatory degrees conferred and two candidates advanced. Bus transport planned to Moline Monday evening April 4. Minstrel show by Business and Professional Women of Ottumwa set for Monday April 25 at Washington High School. Five delegates named for Eastern Iowa association in Iowa City April 15.
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Washington
Moline
Washington High School
Ottumwa
Eastern Iowa Association
Iowa City
Charles Jarrard
Harold Anderson
Myral Smith
Ken Peters
Henry Wagenknecht
U P Men Hear Dean April Fourth
Dr Pietenpol dean of Central College will address the United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood at the United Presbyterian church Monday evening April 4. The meeting begins at 6 20 oclock with the speaker described as widely known and interesting.
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Pietenpol
Central College
United Presbyterian Men’s Brotherhood
Brotherhood
United Presbyterian Church
Missing banker sought after $690000 vanished
A grand larceny warrant was issued for Richard H. Crowe a 41 year old executive at National City Bank who disappeared just before $690000 in cash and bonds went missing Police across 13 states were asked to locate Crowe described as a prominent Staten Island civic leader He reportedly returned to work after a nervous breakdown and the vault was jammed with the loss not found until Monday
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New York
Richard H. Crowe
National City Bank
Crowe
Staten Island
Broadway
Mitchum Freed From Jail After 50 Day Marijuana Term
Actor Robert Mitchum leaves county jail to cheering crowds after a 50 day sentence for marijuana conviction. He heads to his wife and two sons at home, with a shaved moustache and a sun tan. Lila Leeds, involved in the Sept 1 party, is mentioned.
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Hollywood
Robert Mitchum
Lila Leeds
Mitchum
Rovert Mitchum
Los Angeles
International Soundphoto
Open Probe of Maj. Gen. Bissell
In Frankfurt the Air Force said Maj. Gen. Clayton L. Bissell former assistant army chief of staff has been charged under article 46-B and may face a court martial. He arrived in Europe for the pre trial inquiry into acts while he was military and air attache in London. Lt Gen John K Cannon signed the Europe based notice.
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Frankfurt
Air Force Headquarters
Clayton L. Bissell
Army
Bissell
U. S
London
Europe
Air Force
John K. Cannon
Army Coup Destroys Syrian Government and Junta Formed
The Syrian army ousted President Shukri Al-Kouwaty and installed an anti Zionist military junta led by Gen Husni Al Ziam. The radio says Al Ziam heads the new regime with firm control. Reports differ on Al Kouwaty’s fate with Beirut claiming arrest and Cairo saying he fled.
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Amman
Trans-Jordan
Shukri Al-Kouwaty
Husni Al-Ziam
Palestine
Husni
Syria
Beirut
Lebanon
Cairo
Divorces Granted By Judge Patterson
Two divorce decrees signed by Judge J. G. Patterson in district court. Mary Miller versus Russell R. Miller awarded divorce, Mary to use maiden name Mary Purvis with costs and property settlement approved. Ethel Miller divorced from Harry C. Miller with four children custody, $15 monthly per child, and a property settlement approved.
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Mary Miller
Russell R. Miller
Mary Purvis
Ethel Miller
Harry C. Miller
Patterson
Moline FEW Local Officers Ousted for UAW Alignment
Ten officers of Moline FEW Local 150 at John Deere plow works were suspended by CIO FE president Watkins for alleged pay by the UAW. Walter Rumsey says the charges are untrue but the group will operate for the UAW. CIO orders a merger with the UAW are being ignored by FEW leadership.
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Moline
CIO F Arm Equipment Workers Union
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
John Deere
John T. Watkins
District FE
Walter Rumsey
Milan
Ir. P
Watkins
National Cio Executive Council
Price Cuts Challenge Truman Inflation Policy
Washington report says widespread price reductions threaten to undercut President Truman's anti inflation program in Congress. Government experts show split views on controls with some economists noting inflation may be past. Production holds up while consumer demand weakens, prompting questions on sustained output.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Grass Fire Responders Contain City Edge Blaze
Washington firemen were called out Tuesday afternoon to extinguish a grass fire at the west edge of the city. No damage was reported.
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Washington
Figure of resilience sparks smiles despite jail time quip
In her hillside cottage she releases a remark to photographers about keeping her figure. She jokes that the jail sentence was softened by the wonderful jail food, flashing thumbs up as cameras clicked.
Danish Prince Harald Dies in Copenhagen at 72
Prince Harald of Denmark aged 72 died in Copenhagen from a heart attack. He was brother of the late King Christian X of Denmark and of King Haakon of Norway, and an uncle to…
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Copenhagen
Harald of
Denmark
Christian X
Haakon of
Norway
Harald
Cie
Bevin Target of Picket's Tomato
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin arrived in the United States to sign the North Atlantic pact when a tomato was hurled at him from pickets at the Queen Mary pier. Police arrested two suspects for disorderly conduct as about 800 protesters gathered, later reduced to 380. The incident ended with police breaking up the clash as Bevin’s limousine departed.
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New York
Ernest Bevin
Joint Committee To Combat
Bevin
Boll weevils destroy $200 million in cotton crops
The World Book Encyclopedia states boll weevils annually ruin cotton, causing losses around 200 million dollars.
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World Book Encyclopedia
Danish King Frederick IX Marries Helena of Schleswig-Holstein
Reigning King Frederick IX of Denmark wed Princess Helena of Schleswig Holstein who was exiled into the British zone of Germany due to her German sympathies.
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Frederick IX
Denmark
Frederick VIII
Helena
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Iowa Legislators Move on County Assessor Law Fight
Iowa legislators clash over the 1947 county assessor law with Rep. Clark proposing repeal and others seeking four year terms or township reassignment. The house adjourned for lunch without action as debate notes many new faces in the legislature. Senate also approves a voluntary sterilization bill in a separate vote, with supporters stressing voluntariness.
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House
G. T. Clark
Knoxville
Clark
Rep
C. J. Burris
Maquoketa
Senate
Sen
E. K. Bekman
Ottumwa
Install Ninth Light In Lobby of YMCA
Electricians will install the last of nine new fluorescent light fixtures in the Washington YMCA lobby soon, ending a replacement project that updated fixtures in both lobbies and three offices. The final fixture was donated by Stanley Zager.
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YMCA
Washington Ymca
Thi “Ye
The
Stanley Zager
Seats Still Abundant for Tonight’s High School Play
At three this afternoon 200 seats remained for the first performance of The Whole Towns Talking at the high school auditorium in Osincup. Tickets for Thursday and Friday evenings are selling faster, door sales end at curtain time, show starts at eight. Final home talent play arrangements were completed despite dress rehearsal hiccups with stage hands and property men guaranteeing readiness.
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Osincup
New Trouble Between Legislators Truman Develops on Tax Problems
Washington reports rising friction between President Truman and Congress over his tax program. Senator George warns of a sizeable depression threat and calls for broad spending cuts while House Ways and Means leaders push for economy. debate centers on tax plans and potential 10 percent trims to Marshall Plan funding.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Walter F. George
Senate Finance Committee
Robert L. Coughton
N. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Europe
Capitol Hill
George
Treasury
Local theater ends act early amid broken pots
In two nights Dave Elder cut the second act five minutes short and many flower pots broke, prompting property men to rush today to arrange a fresh supply. Viewers who saw the final rehearsal praised this year’s lively three act comedy.
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Dave Elder
Southern Democrats claim House majority to block Taft-Hartley repeal
Southern Democratic leaders say they can muster a majority in the House to stop the administration from repealing Taft-Hartley. A Ga representative’s Wood bill would retain Taft-Hartley with minor amendments and could unite Dixie Democrats with Republicans. Administration leaders doubt the claim but expect their bill to carry many Taft-Hartley provisions after debate ends.
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Washington
John S. Wood
Portugal to Sign Atlantic Treaty Alliance
Portugal announces its decision to sign the North Atlantic Treaty. Foreign Minister Jose Caeiro da Mata will fly to New York for the pact signing, after informing U S ambassador McVeagh of the government’s decision in a morning meeting at the foreign ministry.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Jose Caeiro da Mata
New York
U. S
McVeagh
Foreign Ministry
Blind education in India runs forty institutions
In India there are 40 institutions dedicated to the education of the blind, offering programs and services to improve literacy, skills, and inclusion for visually impaired students across the country.
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India
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