Red Cross Truce Plan Aims to Demilitarize Jerusalem
In Jerusalem on May 10, De Reynier announced a plan supported by the International Red Cross to demilitarize Jerusalem under Red Cross supervision. The proposal calls for both Jewish and Arab armed forces to withdraw, remove arms, and allow the Red Cross to govern until a peace accord is reached. He voiced hopes for signed agreements within 48 hours.
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Battle for Bab El Wad Bridge Ties Jerusalem to Supply Route
In the Jerusalem corridor a major clash erupts as Jewish engineers attack Bab El Wad obstacles on the lifeline highway to Jerusalem while Arabs fortify near Ramallah. Beit Mahbesh sees heavy fighting with Arabs repelling a Jewish assault. Jerusalem under a fragile truce as Arabs flock in for supplies.
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Arab Liberation Army
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Beit Mahbsh
Bar el Wad
California Academy Adds 33 Rare Frogs to Its Collection
The California Academy of Science now houses 33 lechriodus fletcheri frogs, once seen in only two museums globally. Curator Joseph R. Slevin acquired them from jungles near Ulong in New South Wales.
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California Academy of Science
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Ulong
New South Wales
Giant egg found by Washington woman in 100-chicken coop
Mrs. Oscar Gardner of 1202 East Fourth Street Washington reports discovering an enormous chicken egg in a nest during her morning egg gathering. The egg measured 61 inches in circumference and eight inches around the ends, the largest she has ever seen.
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Oscar Gardner
East Fourth Street
Washington
More Showers Seen for State
Des Moines Iowa forecasts warn of continued cool damp weather. The weather bureau predicts cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with scattered rain in the southeast and drizzle elsewhere. Highs range from 50 in the northwest to 55 in the southeast. tonight’s lows 40 to 45 with tomorrow’s highs in the mid forties to upper fifties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Oureau
Farmer at Brighton Killed in Accident
Frank Ash a 55 year old farmer six miles northwest of Brighton died in Fairfield hospital from injuries after a jeep he was driving rolled over on him. The accident happened Saturday night between Richland and Brighton while he was test driving a jeep owned by Edward Carter. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Gould funeral home Richland with burial in Brighton cemetery. Survivors include his wife Birdie Pickering two daughters Mrs Stanley Derby and Mrs Elouise Hahn, son Laverene in Washington, one grandson, a brother and two sisters.
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Brighton
Fairfield Hospital
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Richland
Edward Carter
Fairfield
Ash
Clarence Brown
Gould
Yelock
Birdie Pickering
Stanley Derby
Elouise Hahn
Laverene
Washington
Thompson Funeral Services Held for John E Thompson
Funeral services for John E. Thompson were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Jones funeral home with Rev. G H Sutton chaplain at the Veterans hospital in Knoxville presiding. Pallbearers were Munton Hebner H M Putnam Jay Brown Charles Denison Cloyce Stewart and Ward Esstley. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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G. H. Sutton
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Munton Hebner
H. M. Putnam
Jay Brown
Charles Denison
Cloyce Stewart
Ward Esstley
Elm Grove Cemetery
Germany to join free and united Europe plan approved
The European congress in The Hague on May 10 unanimously approved a resolution urging Germany's inclusion in a Federated Europe. The move reflects belief that Germany's economic and political problems should be solved by integration. A separate Spain proposal was referred for study.
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Wisconsin Group Hears Taft in Milwaukee Meeting
Senator Taft, Ohio Republican hopeful, spoke in Milwaukee after conferring with Wisconsin GOP delegates. He blasted the Roosevelt Truman administration and noted Wisconsin’s primary results. Taft said the informal meeting was non political but hoped to leave a favorable impression for potential Wisconsin delegates at the national convention.
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Ohio
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Graveside Services for Judy Kay Rich Infant Died at Birth
Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon for Judy Kay Rich infant daughter of Donald D. and Velma Rich of Washington. Born Saturday she lived only a few hours. Survived by parents two sisters Donna Jean and Sharon Rae paternal grandmother Mrs Alice Rich maternal grandfather Sherm Haifley both of Brighton. Rev George Kerr officiated at Ely Grove cemetery with Sherman’s funeral home handling arrangements.
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Donald D
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Washington
Judy Kay
Donna Jean
Sharon Rae
Alice Rich
Sherm Haifley
Brighton
George Kerr
Ely Grove Cemetery
Sherman
Plan Strategy For New Talks In Meat Strike
Federal mediation officials conferred on strategies for new talks to end the 54 day old meat strike. Commissioners Walsh and others planned invitations to CIO packinghouse workers and the big four plants Swift Armour Cudahy Wilson, while packers showed disinterest and union activity rose. Stockhandlers and workers at Des Moines Tookey Tobin, and Rath Packing faced walkouts as unions renewed determination in multiple Iowa towns.
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Conciliation and Mediation Service
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CIO Packinghouse
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Swift, Armour and Cudahy
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Milwaukee
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Indianapolis
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Iowa
Des Moines Packing Co
Tookey Packing Co
Des Moines
Tobin Packing Company
Estherville
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Waterloo
Rath Packing Co
Redfield C Mills Campaigning in Redfield Iowa
Redfield C Mills a veterinarian and former state senator visited Washington on Saturday to interview Republican voters about his bid for lieutenant governor in the June primary. A World War I veteran and former Iowa American Legion vice commander, Mills has 35 years of Republican activity and three sons who served in the Navy in World War II.
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Redfield C. Mills
Redfield
Iowa
Washington
Iowa American Legion
Phipps Seeks Re-Election Amid Corruption Allegations
Cherokees Indiana May 10 Former Sheriff Don Phipps filed for Republican renomination after resigning following a district court petition alleging bribery from tavern owners and misuse of county prisoners and supplies. He says the move is to gain a vote of confidence and welcomes a full investigation.
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Cherokee
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Harold KR. Grige
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Cancer survey reports 1250 women examined in Washington County
Dr. James Bradbury and Dr Otto Kraushaar of the University of Iowa Medical School reported findings from a March cancer survey in Washington County at Washington County Hospital. Of 1250 women examined, 14 were suspicious, and three showed early cancer. The three will receive active treatment. others to be rechecked. Lantern slides illustrated the report. The doctors noted one in 500 women may develop cancer and praised the local medical society for cooperation.
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Otto Kraushaar
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Washington County
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Quality not size sought in US Army, Roy says
Army Secretary Kenneth C. Roy told the National Welfare Board in Chicago that the United States must have the best army rather than the biggest. He urged strong training and equipment along with high morale and fighting spirit.
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Nationalish Welfare Board
Volunteers Count in Draft as States Get Credit
The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a blended draft and military training bill letting states credit voluntary enlistments toward draft quotas. It delays final passage until tomorrow and includes a doctors protection provision with special registration for physicians up to 41 years old. The main clash is expected in the House.
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Brighton Woman Injured in Auto Crash Near Sylvester Mineart
Mary DeWolfe of Brighton sustained serious injuries including leg fractures and facial lacerations when her vehicle collided with a car driven by Clarence Heilman four miles north of Brighton on Highway No. 1. The crash occurred near the Sylvester Mineart home. DeWolfe was taken to University Hospital in Iowa City. Sheriff H. M. Putnam investigated. Carl failed to yield and drove over the center line. Heilman and Curl were uninjured. Carl faced a postponed hearing set for May 17 before Justice E. D. Rayburn.
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Leader Praises Recreation Efforts for Troops and Jewish Agency
A leader declared that no army in history has been so well served in recreation and entertainment and commended the Jewish Agency for its morale-building work among the armed forces, highlighting support programs and morale initiatives.
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Truman Seizes Railroads to Halt Nationwide Strike
President Truman ordered seizure of U S railways and directed Kenneth Royall to operate lines, urging workers to stay on duty amid stalemate talks with the three railroad brotherhoods. Union leaders left the White House without committing, while officials expected workers to remain at work to avert nationwide disruption.
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Alvanley Johnston
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Chicago
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New York
Pittsburgh
County Legionaires to Meet Tuesday at New Ainsworth Home
Glenn Smith leader of Washington county American Legion announces a county wide meeting Tuesday evening in the new Legion home at Ainsworth. The program begins at eight o clock and includes combat film showings from Troop A of the National Guard.
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Farming as national wellbeing key to planning duties
The piece argues that farming underpins national welfare and urges joint responsibility for sound planning by government and farmers, stressing moral duty to secure agricultural stability.
Livestock Exchange to Suspend Operations Amid Rail Crisis
The Chicago Livestock Exchange announced it would suspend trading as rail strikes loom, threatening New York and other eastern markets with reduced meat supplies. Officials noted 85 percent of animals entering Chicago stockyards pass through the exchange, and government figures predicted no livestock receipts tomorrow due to walkouts. Prices for fresh vegetables and meat were already rising as embargoes spread.
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Telegraph petitions reach FCC on Western Union service
petitions totaling 1694 Washington residents reached the Federal Communications Commission as part of a campaign against a Western Union telegraph rate cut. L J Kehoe said the FCC will announce the hearing date once set and noted about fifty letters from Washington business men accompanied the petitions.
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L. J. Kenoe
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Health conference on child wellbeing at health unit office
A child health conference will be held at the health unit office on Tuesday afternoon May 11 from 1 00 to 3 30 p m. Appointments can be made by calling number ASS.
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Health Unit
City warns crowds blocking fire response at Rocksland Yard
Crowds and parked cars hampered Washington firemen at the Rocksland stockyards last Friday. Mayor G E Mace urged residents to clear streets near fires and warned that future violators will face city court summons. Firemen had to park five to six blocks away and walk to the blaze.
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