UN Czech Delegate Resigns Position
Vladimier Houdek the Czechoslovak UN delegate resigned citing Russian interference and claims that Czechoslovakia no longer exists as an independent state. He notes recent events in Prague and mentions the February 1948 coup and prior leadership changes at the UN.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Vladimier Houdek
United Nations
Houdek
Byron Price
Czechoslovakia
Slovakia
Jan Papanek
Prague
Papanek
Eduard Benes
Vladimir Clementis
Orly
Brannan Backing Plan to Separate Extension Service from Farm Bureau
Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan endorsed a proposal to detach the county extension service from the Farm Bureau Federation. He said legislation would maintain the extension service's integrity. The federation and extension service collaborate in about 10 states, with the federation sometimes funding extension work. A separate bill would bar federal extension funds to states pairing extension programs with private groups.
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Brannan
Farm Bureau
Washington CL
Charles F. Brannan
County Extension Service
Farm Bureau Federation
House Agriculture Committee
Extension Service
Federation
Walter J. Granger
Utah
Granger
Chinese Nationalists Abandon Chusan Base
The Chinese Nationalists announced they abandoned the Chusan Archipelago, their base for blockading Shanghai. About 156,000 troops and part of the civilian population were evacuated to Formosa by May 13, with forces and equipment moved to Formosa to strengthen defense as Communist attacks loom. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek vowed to fight to the death.
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Taipei
Formosa
Chusan Islands
Shanghai
Chusan Archipelago
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chou Chi-Jou
Chushan Archipelago
Lie Ends Peace Talks with Stalin Without Public Results
UN Secretary General Trygve Lie wrapped up talks with Joseph Stalin after a 90 minute Kremlin meeting, offering no public statements on outcomes. He then met Molotov Vishinsky and planned a press conference, with high level toasts at a cordial lunch and a Paris and London series of meetings noted.
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Trygve Lie
Joseph Stalin
Kremlin
Truman
Washington
Great Britain
France
Stalin
Viacheslav Molotov
Andrei Vishinsky
Lie
Paris
Georges Bidault
Robert Schuman
London
Clement Attlee
Vishinsky
Moscow
Men's Brotherhood of Christian Church Holds Monday Meeting
About 45 attended the session led by president Wade Pence. Dick McCleery spoke on Contrasts reflecting life from his Far Eastern trip. Ladies of Group I served the meal after the business portion.
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Men's Brotherhood of the Christian Church
Wade Pence
Dick MccCleery
Plan for Extension of Atlantic Pact Shelved by Ministers
An Anglo Canadian proposal to extend the North Atlantic pact into economic and political fields was shelved by foreign ministers. The council rejected the plan to avoid weakening economic cooperation among Marshall Plan aid recipients not in the pact. Britain pushed the idea to balance defense expansion with recovery costs. revival possible as Marshall Plan ends.
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Germany
Sweden
Switzerland
Ireland
Greece
Turkey
Britain
West
Red Brick Barn Dance Program At YMCA Tonight
The Red Brick school barn dance program will be presented this evening at 7:80 o'clock in the YMCA gym. The program is sponsored by the YWCA Mixer club. Tickets will be on sale at the door.
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YMCA
Ywca Mixer Club
Godwins Meet Dutch Ambassador at Pella Tulip Festival
Mr and Mrs Henry Godwin and Mrs Harold Godwin of Washington hosted Dr E N van Kieffens ambassador from the Netherlands at the Pella tulip festival. Van Kleffens had earlier attended the San Francisco peace conference where Henry Godwin, then in service, acted as his driver.
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E. N. van Kieffens
Pella
Tax Writers Approve Dividend Taxation
Washington House tax writers tentatively approved a 10 percent withholding tax on dividends. Sponsors say it would raise about 150 million dollars annually, addressing underpayment on dividend income while offsetting revenue loss from closing loopholes. The plan mirrors wage withholding and leaves final filing to individual taxpayers.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Winfield honors Cairo area resident as Honor Mother of 1950
Mrs. Weaver Briggs of the Cairo community near Winfield named Honor Mother of 1950 by the Winfield Beacon. Her daughter Alice Swanson now Mrs. Marion Swanson of Washington. Son-in-law Mr. Swanson operates the South End Grocery in Winfield. The Briggs clan includes three sons noted in agriculture: one with Oklahoma A and M Stillwater as associate dean of agriculture, another a Winfield farmer, and the third a Purdue University animal nutrition researcher.
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Weaver Briggs
Cairo
Winfield
Hininger Seeks Louisa County Supervisor Seat
J O Hininger former Union township resident announces candidacy for Louisa county supervisor in 1952 on the Republican ticket. He seeks the term currently held by J J Jenkins of Cotter.
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Columbus Junction
J. O. Hininger
Union Township
Louisa County
J. J. Jenkins
Cotter
Taft Calls for Action on FEPC Measure
Senator Taft and Senate GOP leader Wherry urged decisive action on the fair employment practices bill. They said about 31 of 42 Republicans would vote to limit debate, aiming to clear cloture if Democrats align similarly. Wherry projected Democrats' support would not exceed half, risking a filibuster unless cloture succeeds.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Senate
GOP
Kenneth S. Wherry
Patt
Wherry
FEPC
Truman
4-H Group Seeks Townsley Tract Use From City Council
Wayne Limerman for the 4-H group outlined plans to use Townsley land if acquired. The council did not act and will revisit the proposal later. Earlier, the American Legion sought a portion for a Legion home. curbing petitions were discussed but not acted upon due to insufficient returns.
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Wayne Limerman
Washington City Council
American Legion
Lewis denies orders to miners to ignore no-strike rule
John L. Lewis stated he gave no instructions to miners to ignore the government injunction and declined testifying at tonight's congressional hearing. In a letter to Rep. Jacobs, he called Sidener's charges erroneous and said no whistle stop directives were ever issued by the United Mine Workers.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lloyd H. Sidener
Canton
Andrew Jacobs
Ind
House Labor
Jacobs
John Lesinski
Mich
Full Labor Committee
Sidener
United Mine Workers
Russia Cuts German War Reparations Bill
London based report: Moscow reduced more than 3 billion dollars from the Eastern Germany reparations claim. Russia said 1950 payments would total 38.658 billion, with 15 years given to complete the remainder and the cut intended to win German favor amid missing prisoners concerns.
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London
Russia
Germany
Tron
Radio Moscow
Moscow
Josef Stalin
Ainsworth Health Conference Sets May Meeting
The regular meeting of the Ainsworth child health conference will be held Wednesday afternoon May 17 in the Front street office. Parents interested should call Mrs. Gene Stephens for appointment.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Child Health Conference
Front Street
Gene Stephens
Iowa Board to Review Anamosa Wire-Recording Probe
Davenport AP reports two Iowa Board of Control members will consider preliminary findings in the investigation of a wire-recording case tied to smuggling at the Anamosa reformatory. The action marks a step in the probe into illicit exchanges inside the facility.
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Iowa Control Board
Anamosa Recordings
Davenport
Iowa Board of Control
Anamosa Reformatory
Board of Control
Henry Burma
Reformatory
State Parole Board
Burma
Robert Lappen
Foss Davis
Winnipeg to Have Airlift if Dikes Break Under Flood
Flood threat grows in Winnipeg as Red River pressure collapses dikes. federal airlift planned to evacuate up to 10000 people daily if needed. reform school recordings trigger probe by Board of Control. Officials warn zero hour near and heavy rains may extend the crisis.
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Winnipeg
Man
Red River
R. Ek. A. Morton
YMCA Learn to Swim Classes Arrive This Summer
The YMCA and YWCA announce free learn to swim classes for boys and girls aged seven and up. Girls start Friday afternoon May 26 at 1 to 4 o'clock for seven days minus Memorial Day. boys begin Saturday morning May 27. Enrollment forms will be printed in the Journal.
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YMCA
YWCA
Artemus Brown
P T A to Meet Mrs John Hayes of Swir Falls
P T A leader Mrs John Hayes of Swir Falls Idaho will preside at the National Congress of Parents and Teachers 53rd convention in Long Beach California from May 22 to 24. The organization has six million members.
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John Hayes
Swir Falls
National
Congest of Parents and Teachers
Long Beach
Cal
Railroads Quickly Restore Service After Six Day Firemen Strike
New York Central and Santa Fe moved to resume normal service by noon after a six day firemen strike ended. Pennsylvanias and Southern railroads expected full operation by tomorrow, with recall of workers and lifting of freight embargoes. Indirect lines like Grand Trunk and Chesapeake & Ohio reported rapid restarts in Michigan and Ohio regions.
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New York Central
Santa Fe
Chicago
Pennsylvania
The
Southern
Grand Trunk
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pere Marquette
Michigan
Deadline Nears For Softball Balloting
Softball players and fans are reminded the deadline to vote for two all star teams playing Friday at Greenfield is approaching. Ballots must reach the Journal office by Wednesday evening. unofficial ballots on any paper are allowed for two full teams including two pitchers and two utility players. The teams will face off in a Boy Scout Troop 37 benefit game.
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Greenfield
Journal Office
Boy Scout Troop 37
Boy Bites Dog on John Skubal Farm
On the John Skubal farm in Round Grove, two year old Joel Letts bit the family’s large hound near the eye while playing. The dog, though ugly, is gentle and unbothered by the incident. Joel shows no ill effects at the last report.
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John Skubal
Grove
Joel Letts
Grove Letts
Joel
Des Moines Weather Summary Keeps Showers, Winds High
Iowa forecast reports cloudy skies with occasional showers this afternoon and southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Today’s high expected 60 to 70 with tonight’s low 55 or 56. Wednesday turns partly cloudy and warmer with easterly winds 15 to 24 mph and highs 68 to 82.
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Iowa
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Crawfordsville
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WMT
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