Compromise Taft Bill Opposition From Administration
President Truman rejects any compromise repeal of the Taft Hartley act in a letter to A F Whitney published in The Trainmen News. House leaders consider a new compromise and a vote within a month. Tax hike foes urge restraint while veteran groups push Atlantic pact ratification.
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Washington
Truman
Trainmen News
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood
House
Senate
Whitney
Pact
Reds Break Through Near Shanghai in Northern Front
Communist forces breached Shanghai area defenses by seizing two strong points 25 and 22 miles from the city. Reports say regulars aided by guerrillas entered Shitung 25 miles west and Liuho 22 miles northwest, suggesting Kunshan line was pierced in multiple places after 19 days of fighting. Communications with Shitang were cut. Liuho defenders retreated east.
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Shanghai
Shitung
Liuho
Kunshan
Shitang
Humm Opens Seck-DeVault Paint Department This Weekend
E G Humm proprietor of Humm Gas and Appliance announces the grand opening of the Seck DeVault paint department this weekend. Flo features the full Seck DeVault line and introduces opening paint specials at the store.
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E. G. Humm
Humm Gas and Appliance
Seck-DeVault
Mr. Humm
Flo
Three Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House
Three marriage licenses were issued at the court house on Thursday. Frank Beckwith of Pleasantville and Grace Robinson of Swan Iowa wed. Robert B. Mee Laughlin and Darla Jean Martin both of Washington, and Gerald L. Delong of West Chester and Joye L. Wright of Keota also received licenses.
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Court House
Frank Beckwith
Pleasantville
Grace Robinson
Swan
Iowa
Robert B. Mee Laughlin
Darla Jean Martin
Washington
Gerald L. Delong
West Chester
Joye L. Wright
Keota
Des Moines Weather Forecast With Warming Afternoon
Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon with low humidities and fresh southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Scattered showers in extreme southwest portion. Generally fair and cooler tomorrow with northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Highs 80 to 85 this afternoon, tonight 45 north 62 south. Tomorrow high 66 to 70.
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Des Moines
Car Truck Collision Damages Hit $800 In Wayland
Sheriff Charles Snyder and Deputy Loren G. Robertson responded to a Wayland Washington road crash at 7:50 PM. Clarence Wenger and John M. Woline narrowly escaped serious injury when Wenger turned into a farm driveway and was struck by Woline’s car. Wenger’s pickup ended in a ditch. Woline’s car's front and bumper were badly damaged.
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Wayland-Washington
Charles Snyder
Loren G. Robertson
Clarence Wenger
Route Two
Waylang
John M. Woline
Mr. Pleasant
Woline
Wenger
Victim's Parents Called to Stand In Murder Trial
Cedar Rapids IA Dr Robert C Rutledge testified of an impression the victim was pregnant after the alleged seduction by the man he is accused of stabbing. St Louis detective Maurice O Neill testified Rutledge made the remark after his arrest. Pa couple John and Mrs Hattman testified about a long distance call in which Rutledge allegedly warned of drastic action.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert C. Rutledge
St. Louis
Maurice O'Neill
Rutledge
Byron C. Hartman
Hattman
John Hattman
Coraopolis
Byron
Mother of Four Dies in Des Moines Fire
Mrs. Cleva Barnes twenty two, mother of four, died from second and third degree burns after a kerosene can exploded at her farm home near Maxwell. She hurled three children out, then returned to aid her, and was taken to a Des Moines hospital. The family lacked a telephone and Maxwell fire department was not alerted.
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Des Moines
Cleva Barnes
Maxwell
John
Barnes
Maxwell Fire Department
Western Hemisphere Census Planned for 1950
A census of the 22 countries in the western hemisphere is scheduled to be conducted in 1950.
Washington Fortnightly club selects petunia as city flower
The Garden departments unanimously vote to sponsor the petunia as the city flower. Spokesmen say the aim is to beautify Washington with splashes of color on all places and buildings, not just lining streets.
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Washington Fortnightly Club
Washington
Pella
West Chester Plans Commencement and Baccalaureate
Rev. R. Vernon Pike will preach the bac calaureate to West Chester high seniors and eighth graders at the Methodist church. Commencement to follow May 19 with S T Stanley of William Penn college giving the address. Seven seniors and seven eighth graders graduate, school ends May 20 with a morning program and all-school picnic.
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West Chester
R. Vernon Pike
Mrs. McBride 84 Dies After Ten Day Illness
Mrs William McBride age 84 died at 3 45 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Oscar Gardner 1214 East Fourth Street after a ten day illness In failing health four years Funeral services will be private at 230 Sunday at Jones funeral home with Dr Fred B Miller in charge Burial will be in Ainsworth cemetery Mrs McBride born June 13 1864 near Riverside daughter of Anderson and Mary Jane Tansey Married January 22 1890 to William McBride Survivors include son Howard three daughters Mrs Oscar Gardner Mrs George Barnett of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Frank Riley Ottumwa one sister Mrs Floyd Steele Iowa City Ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren Also survivors are the couple’s two children and the extended family.
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William McBride
Oscar Gardner
East Fourth Street
Fail- Inc
Jones Funeral Home
Fred B. Miller
Ainsworth
Laura Tansey
Riverside
Anderson
Mary Jane Tansey
McBride
Iowa
Washington
Methodist Church
Howard McBride
George Barnett
Cedar Rapids
Frank Riley
Ottumwa
Floyd Steele
Iowa City
Don Rich Elected President of Washington FFA
Don Rich was named president of the Washington Chapter of Future Farmers of America for the coming year at a Sunset Park meeting attended by 52 members and guests. He succeeds Andy Hatter. new officers include Jim Redlinger as vice president Frank Sojka treasurer Duane Thompson secretary and Dick Kennedy reporter. The group discussed a two day fishing trip with 32 members and softball plans with final Weishea days at Ames trip details.
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Don Rich
Washington
Future Farmers of America
Don
Sunset Park
Andy Hatter
Jim Redlinger
Frank Sojka
Duane Thompson
Dick Kennedy
Weishea
Ames
U.S. Erosion Claims Lose 8000 Acres Daily
Estimates warn that about 8,000 acres of land in the United States are being eroded away each day. The figure highlights ongoing land loss and soil degradation affecting farming and natural resources nationwide.
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United States
Davenport Youth Admits Extortion Plot and Suicide Attempt
Davenport police say 21 year old Donald Eugene Condon of Mason City admitted trying to extort 2500 from tavern owner Ray Loving. He attempted hanging in city jail, later moved to county jail after belt and shoelaces were taken. Officials described him as thrill seeking.
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Davenport
Les Jurgens
Jurgens
County
Donald Eugene Con
Mason City
Condon
East Side
Ray Loving
Loving
Scouts Attend Weekend Camporee In Washington Area
Eighty Boy Scouts from troops in Washington Kalona and Wellman will join leaders for a two day Camporee at Roy Kephart farm four miles southeast of Washington. Activities begin Saturday at 2 PM and conclude Sunday afternoon with a court of honor at 2 PM. Public and parents are invited to the ceremony and camp activities. Catholic scouts will attend Sunday mass at 8 AM in Washington. Protestant services will be held for the others.
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Washington
Kalona
Wellman
Roy Kephart
Juniors Engage Seniors in Neighboring Towns
Washington Junior College reports active outreach for 1949 1950. Teams led by Beverly Cran Richard Young and others visited south Washington and Beverly Cran in efforts to share social athletic and scholastic college plans with seniors. Edna Mercer dean noted widespread interviews and programs placed with seniors and freshmen.
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Washington
Keith Duncan
Clyde Dawson
Thayer East
Washington Junior College
Edna Mercer
Play At Union Service Sunday Evening At Union Service
A militant court drama At the Bar of Justice will be presented Sunday evening May 15 at eight o'clock at the Christian church The judge is Dr William Grossheim with Richard A Stewart as defense attorney and Paul V Shearer as prosecuting attorney W H Lyon plays the prisoner The cast includes Artemas Brown as sheriff Mrs Fred E Miller as woman witness Dr Fred B Miller as bailiff Dr George Kerr clerk of court and June Heftel Finger as the prisoner The jury list is long and the prisoner delivers a heart rending plea before sentence The drama will be preceded by an address by W J Herwig of the Iowa Temperance League The cast will meet at 6 30 for rehearsal
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Bar of Justice
Christian Church
William Grossheim
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
W. H. Lyon
Artemas Brown
Fred E. Miller
Fred B. Miller
George Kerr
June Heftelfinger
Roy Minnis
Esther Birney
Neil Trotman
Cloyce Stewart
Harold Jarvis
Sam Munson
A. L
W. J. Herwig
Lowa Temperance League, Inc
Camp Site Mention Tied to Dr. George Kerr
Fragmentary line notes a camp location associated with Dr. George Kerr. The readable text provides little context beyond the attribution to the physician, without dates, events, or broader details.
Clay Defends Berlin Blockade Lift as Success
Gen. Lucius D. Clay defended the ending of the Berlin blockades, saying Western powers fulfilled the four power agreement. He noted no serious issues but discussed technicalities like iron coal and steel shipments and avoided pledges on a united Germany or troop withdrawals.
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Berlin
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Russia
Clay
Geremerge
Germany
Paris
Europe
Results of Church Census in Washington
Final figures from a city wide church census show 1508 calls by 254 workers. Among respondents 2816 were Protestant church members in Washington, 587 in other communities, 3890 Catholic, and 10 expressed no church preference. Several refused to answer.
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Washington
Evangelical & Reformed, Nazarene
Associate Presbyterian
Christian
United Presbyterian
Christian Tabernacle
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Washington Golf Club breakfast and tournament Sunday
Men of the Washington Golf and Country Club are urged to make reservations for the breakfast and tournament at the club house Sunday morning at seven oclock. The notice emphasizes prompt signing up to ensure seating and event planning.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Bar Reporters Barred From Polish Ship Arrival
London reports say the Polish liner Batory will anchor at Southampton with Gerhart Eisler aboard and reporters are to be barred from the vessel. Authorities deny knowledge of Eisler and the justice department has asked Scotland Yard to detain him, though no formal action is reported.
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London
Batory
Southampton
Gerhart Eisler
Eisler
United States
Department of Justice
Scotland Yard
Lisler
Home Office
Admiralty
Kisler
Beardsley Speaks at AFL Meeting in Mason City
Governor William S. Beardsley addressed the Iowa State Federation of Labor during the AFL convention in Mason City, urging full understanding of working people’s union security. He called for shared rights and responsibilities between management and labor and praised AFL leader A. A. Couch.
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Mason City
William S. Beardsley
Iowa State Federation of Labor
AFL
Ames
Iowa State College
A. A. Couch
Gov. Beardsley
Riverside Legion to Host Washington County Meeting
The Riverside post will host the Washington county Legionnaires at the regular meeting Tuesday evening May 17 at eight oclock. County commander Alfred Fritz will preside and nominations for county offices will be featured. Fritz reported today. The article notes an ancient carillon at Alfred University in Allegany County New York.
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Riverside Legion Post
Washington County Legionnaires
Alfred Fritz
Fritz
New World
Alfred University
Allegany County
N. Y
Weather Permits Ladder Tournament to Begin
Weather conditions allow the ladder tournament to start as planned with teams ready to compete. Organizers advise spectators to arrive early and follow safety guidelines.
Dr. O. F. Boller Dies Here In Washington
Dr. O F Boller long time Washington resident and dentist died today at his home 208% West Washington street after extended illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with Jones funeral home. He was raised in Wayland and practiced in Morning Sun before moving to Washington and served on the city council. Mrs. Boller survives.
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O. F. Boller
Washington
West
Washington Street
Jones
Boller
Wayland
Morning Sun
U.S. Plans Large Wheat Purchases Amid Surging Supply
Washington expects a wheat surplus this summer exceeding 1.6 billion bushels, about 60 percent more than 1940. Officials say the government will buy millions of bushels at free market prices for export programs, while already holding over half of the remaining 1948 crop from price support.
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Washington
Omaha Man Francis Matthews Chosen Navy Secretary
Omaha lawyer and banker Francis R. Matthews, 62, named by President Truman to be secretary of the navy. He succeeds John S. Sullivan who resigned over the cancellation of the 65,000 ton carrier plan. Matthews has no military background but served on Truman's civil rights committee in 1945. He led Catholic affairs as former supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus and is a Democrat. The White House did not discuss his role in the last campaign.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Francis R. Matthews
Omaha
Matthews
John S. Sullivan
Navy
Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
Kaaba Temple Third Degree Team to Visit Davenport
Plans for a special meeting at the Masonic temple set for Saturday at eight o'clock. The Kaaba Temple Davenport third degree team will perform the work tomorrow night.
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Masonic Temple
Kaaba Temple
Davenport
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Raymond Wilson
Janice
Washington County Health Unit
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FFA
Chicago
Lovin
Loving Loving
Jr. College
Mary Ann Havel
Alma Heck
Riverside Public High School
Mary Anne
George Havel
Alma
Alvah Heck
Beardsley
Legionnaires
U.S
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