Bevin Predicts Three Months More German Food Shortage
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin, in a long review to the House of Commons, warned that the grave German food shortage would last at least three more months. He said Germans must work toward recovery and that Britain and the United States coordinate on food and production for Germany. Bevin noted an agreement enabling the fusion plan to operate and funds for raw material imports from Berlin talks.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Germany
Bevin
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Berlin
Moscow
Action Deferred on Artificial Lakes Funds in Iowa
Iowa legislators postponed a request by the state conservation commission for 89 000 to investigate and locate seven artificial lakes. The interim committee cited high costs and delayed further action as it approved 200 000 for dredging Storm Lake and Cornelia Lake and 67 000 for soil erosion control on artificial lakes. It also authorized bids for a third Eldora dormitory and 12 duplex houses for state hospitals, while approving 42 115 for Mount Pleasant building remodeling.
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Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Legislative
Harry Weichman
Newhall
Buena Vista County
Cornelia Lake
Wright County
Lake Keomah
Oskaloosa
Lake Wapello
Davis County
van Buren County
McBride
Johnson County
Backbone Lake
Delaware County
Pine Lake
Hardin County
Dee Moines
Ledges State Park
Boone
Eldora
Board of Control
Eldora Training School
Independence
Mount Pleasant
Clarinda
Cherokee
Glenwood
Ami Woodward
Ralph Arnold
Dependents received over two million dollars for month
Iowa welfare figures show 53 774 aged, dependent children and blind got 92 108 470 in May, up 128 people and 25 463 dollars from April. Need payments rose to 48 283 at 39.41 average for 1 402 956, while 4 261 dependent children averaged 13.57 totaling 148 563. Blind recipients numbered 1 230 with 56 949 dollars at 46.30 each.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Social Welfare
Locay
Lewis Will Bargain on Coal Wages
John L Lewis agreed to start wage negotiations with about 75 percent of soft coal operators. Talks begin here at 19 ft. tomorrow with Charles O Neill leading that group. The southern producers association, representing about 25 percent, will bargain only for its members and not industry-wide.
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Washington
John L Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
Capt
N. H. Collison
United Mine Workers
UFL
Collison
Charles 0 Neill
World-wide Clippers Flights Near United Nations Deals
The state department says it has secured agreements with all major nations on Pan-American Airways routes except Russia to grant international permission for Clippers to start global flights.
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Washington
UL P
State Department
Pan-American Airways
Russia
Death Toll Climbs in Rome Film Plant Fire
In Rome a blaze at the Minerva Film Co building killed 26. Fire crews searched the five story ruin for more bodies as 17 victims were identified and 9 remained unidentifiable. Officials reported unsafe storage of flammable film and inspectors sought causes. Most victims were women workers, likely asphyxiated.
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Rome
Jome
Minerva Film Co
Wreckace
Film Distributing Company
County Bee Keepers Meet Friday Evening
The county Bee Keepers association will meet Friday at eight o'clock in the Farm Bureau office. Joseph Hermann, the state bee inspector for this district, will be the guest speaker detailing his countywide findings. All beekeepers are invited to attend.
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County
Bee Keepers Association
Farm Bureau
Joseph Hermann
Manchester
Manual Training Exhibit at Washington High School
An exhibit of work from the manual training department led by Prof. W Bickel is set for Friday afternoon two to five and evening seven to nine. The public is invited to visit the high school to view furniture pieces, refinishing work and mechanical drawings produced by students this school year in the training rooms.
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Washington High School
W #. Bickel
Manta
Washington's Election By Unanimous Vote In Eleven States
The election of George Washington as the first U.S. president occurred by unanimous vote of eleven states. Rhode Island and North Carolina had not ratified the Constitution and thus did not participate.
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George Washington
United States
Union
Rhode Island
North Carolina
Poppy Day Observed As Sale Of Memorial Flowers
May 24 is Poppy Day nationwide. Mrs. Howard Miller of the American Legion Auxiliary announces a one day drive to wear memorial poppies and donate for disabled veterans and their families. Volunteers will distribute flowers on city streets, with Mrs. B. E. Ward in charge. Poppies are handmade by disabled veterans in hospitals as occupational therapy and income.
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Washington
United States
Howard Miller
Leon Bently Ihit
American Legion Auxiliary
U' City
BE. E. Ward
Pappy
Miller
France
Belgium
Truman Signals Veto on Labor Bill After Signing Portal Pay Act
President Truman signs the portal to portal pay bill amid labor protests. Republicans hope the move strengthens a possible veto of the broader labor control measure. Senate House conference committee to meet to forge a compromise bill.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Free Rides Saturday For the Children
Nearly 10 000 complimentary tickets for free rides at the home state carnival were placed in the hands of business men to be passed out to parents and children this Saturday afternoon. John W. Lee, secretary of the chamber of commerce, says representatives will be on the grounds to ensure all local children have a chance at the rides whether or not they have tickets.
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John W. Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Lee
Chamber of Ecommerce
Convict Romney of Big Shortage
A federal court jury found former House sergeant at arms Kenneth Romney guilty of fraudulently concealing a $143,863 shortage in House bank funds. Romney discharged deposits with worthless checks to hide the deficit while partners in real estate speculation included former Rep. John H. Smithwick. He faces up to 30 years in prison and a $30,000 fine. he offered no defense.
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Washington
House
Kenneth Romney
Romney
Forme
John H. Smithwick
Fla
Bank
Rainfall Boosts Soil as Temperature Hits 79 Degrees
Last night brought .45 inch of rain with more precipitation this morning after days of dryness. The rain should improve soil for farming operations and gardens. Yesterday reached a 79 degree high, tied for this season’s peak in the area.
Marriage License Issued to J. V. Pyle and Jessie Polsander
J V Pyle of Chariton and Jessie Polsander of Wellman secured a marriage license at the courthouse. The filing notes discuss a house bill proposing industry wide action and allowing employers to view injunctions against marital strikes.
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J. V. Pyle
Chariton
Jessie Polsander
Wellman
Court House
Awards Made at Class Day Program Washington High
Class Day at Washington High School featured valedictorian Marie Blattner and salutatorian Bob Bell as awards were given for football, basketball, science, forensics, music, and other activities. The annual was distributed, Ruth Miner honored, and seniors listed for high scholastic marks with Blattner and Bell achieving top grades.
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Marie Blattner
Bob Bell
Washington High School
Linda
Mam'selle
Armond Seidler
G.A.A
Mary Wade
Ben Robbins
Martha Peters
Martha Young
Ruth Holcomb
John Masson
Julian Hauter
Lillie Sowash
Dick Young
Washington High School Lane
R. Tervelt
Pat Paerson
Jerry Denison
A R. Terrell
Betty Barth
Joan Botteau
David Browning
Dick Dare
Martie Devis
Joan Fields
Julia Hauter
John Lloyd
Mittie Lou Lee
Pat Patterson
Duane Redlinger
Ruth Shaffer
Va Stephens
Ruth Miner
Bill Kelsey
Bob Noonan
Ray Carter
Levisen
James Logan
Bob Dodder
Lloyd Turnipseed
Paul Beenblossom
Bob Anderson
Keith Williams
Three Killed When Building Collapses In Elko
Three persons died and four were injured when an old brick and wood apartment house collapsed into a 100 by 50 foot excavation dug beside it. At 4:05 A M the structure slid into the trench, producing a loud crash and a large dust cloud. Dead were Ralph Nielsen, his mother Mrs Beatrice Nielsen and Mrs Kay Norris. The injured were Mrs Vernal Jones W A Sperry and his wife Ruth Sperry and Bob Norris. They were taken to Elko General hospital. None was seriously hurt according to initial reports.
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Elko
Ralph Nielsen
Beatrice Nielsen
Kay Norris
Vernal Jones
W. A. Sperry
Ruth Sperry
Bob Norris
Elko General Hospital
Contented Cows Eat More and Produce More Milk
Contented cows consume more food and produce higher milk output when comfortable. Researchers note welfare factors influence yield and dairy efficiency across herds.
Congress approves aid to Greece and Turkey in UNRRA plan
President Truman pressed Congress to approve his full 350 million dollar request for post UNRRA relief as a step toward world peace. Senate and house conferees haggled over funding while aim remains aiding Austria Greece Hungary Poland China Italy and Trieste with UNRRA successors.
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Greece
Turkey
Washington
Truman
Comgress
United States
Senate
House
UNRRA
Austria
Hungary
Poland
China
Italy
Trieste
Congress
United Nations Names 11 Nation Palestine Inquiry Commission
The UN General Assembly named an 11 nation neutral Palestine inquiry commission and urged a truce in the Holy Land during the inquiry. Members include Australia, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Guatemala, India, Iran, Netherlands, Peru, Sweden, Yugoslavia, and Uruguay. 49 in favor, none against, 183 abstentions. The five Arab states and Soviet bloc abstained.
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United Nations Hall
Flushing
N. Y
United Nations General Assembly
Holy Land
General Assembly
Palestine Inquiry Commission
Australia
Canada
Czechoslovakia
Guatemala
India
Iran
Netherlands
Peru
Sweden
Uruguay
Yugoslavia
Our Boy Scouts Founded in 1910 Promotes Citizenship
The Boy Scouts of America, founded on February 1910, develops character through civic service camping hiking nature study athletics and crafts. The movement has over 1 100 000 scouts in the United States.
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Boy Scouts of America
United States
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