Memorial Day Address Warns on Peace and Ideology Clash
Washington May 31 civil liberty and democracy face a clash of ideologies that could bring aggression and slavery if America fails in its peace duties. Attorney General Tom C. Clark warned at Arlington Cemetery that democratic freedoms must be protected to prevent a world outcome of despotism. Memorial ceremonies nationwide honored 266,000 U.S. service dead buried overseas from France to Tokyo, with special rites at Pearl Harbor Yokohama and Iwo Jima.
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Holiday Death Toll to Be High
The LaGuardia plane crash boosted the early Memorial holiday death toll to 57 nationwide. Of these, 38 died in the crash, nine in traffic accidents, and nine in miscellaneous mishaps as travelers headed home. The National Safety Council forecast 245 deaths for the period, including later fatalities from injuries. New York state reported 42 deaths, with Pennsylvania five, Ohio four, Massachusetts three, Indiana two, and Maine one.
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Pressure Canners Tested Next Monday in Washington
Homemakers in the Washington community are invited to have their pressure canners tested by Ruth Foster, county home economist, on Monday at the Legion Hall. Tests start at 10 a.m. using new time tables for processing non acidic vegetables to ensure gauge accuracy and safe canning. Bring entire cookers to Legion Hall at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. gauges tested by arrival order.
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Memorial tributes mark soldiers' sacrifices nationwide
In ceremonies at Manila and Washington, French and Polish embassy representatives paid tribute to fallen soldiers alongside their nation. Across the country, veterans civil and patriotic organizations led memorial observances, honoring those who died in service.
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Washington Honors War Dead in Memorial Day Parade
Washington observed Memorial Day with a downtown procession to Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries. Massed color guards, bands, and decorating committees carried flowers to pay tribute to veterans. Talks by Rev. Paul K. Wells and Rev. Milo J. Phillips preceded cemetery ceremonies and grave tributes.
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Memorial Day sermon at Elm Grove Cemetery urges action
Rev. Paul K. Wells spoke on Memorial Day at Elm Grove Cemetery urging that monuments alone cannot secure freedom. He argued World War I and II fought against ideas, and true tribute requires dedicating lives to democracy, righteousness, and foundational freedoms. He called for strengthening individual foundations and shared civic duty.
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Elm Grove Cemetery
Memorial Day Parade Draws Big Crowd Despite Cold
Weather failed to dampen turnout as crowds gathered downtown for the annual Memorial Day parade and cemetery services in Washington. Early rain and chilly temperatures did not reduce the interest or scale of participation.
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Call to sacrifice for freedom and better society
A speaker urges dedication to the cause of liberty and justice, arguing a government reflects its people. They insist on hard work and willingness to shed blood, sweat, and tears to build a stronger world and better citizens.
Memorial Day Address At Woodlawn Cemetery
Rev Milo Phillips calls Memorial Day a day to honor the fallen and to recall the price of democracy. He links past wars to present duties, urging Americans to serve as soldiers of peace and to prove democracy remains vigilant against future threats.
Sailor Memorial Service Held Despite Wet Weather
More than 100 people attended the sailors memorial service at Crooked Creek bridge on Brighton road. Dr. T F Mast presided, Rev. Polk gave the invocation, and the navy hymn was sung by the high school girls sextet. A wreath was carried toward the sea by two navy nurses, with floral tributes from the audience. A firing squad and Taps closed the ceremony, honoring Archie Euwer who started the custom in 1939 and died in World War II.
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Stanley Wallace
Russell Knott
Clark Miller
Everette Prebyl
Clifford Steel
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Archie Euwer
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Finkbine Dinner Honors Iowa University Leaders
Norman F Schoonover of Washington attended the 25th annual dinner for representative university men at Iowa University Law Commons. He serves as president of the Student Pharmaceutical Association. The event, started by the late William C Finkbine, honors campus leaders invited by university groups and endowed to continue yearly.
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Iowa University
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Funeral services for Frank Shebeck Held at Local Funeral Home
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home for Frank Shebeck, conducted by Dr. Fred E. Miller. Burial followed at Riverside cemetery with pallbearers Charles Soukup Joe Soukup Ed Horn Roy Krotz Charles Marek and Will Prebyb.
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Ed Horn
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Will Prebyb
Agriculture Dept. dismisses 10000 workers in budget cut
Washington May 30 UP The agriculture department sent 10000 dismissal notices to staff in Washington and field offices to meet anticipated budget cuts. Officials said this is the maximum layoffs likely if the Senate approves the 28 percent reduction passed by the House. If the Senate restores some cuts, dismissals will drop accordingly.
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Rent Control Extended as Senate Eyes 1948 End
Senate floor manager Buck predicts a Monday vote to extend rent controls to February 29 1948 while ending most construction controls to speed the bill to the White House. The measure contemplates gradual decontrol and area rent boards with a final authority retained by federal housing officials through 1948. The Navy’s first aircraft carrier was the Leysley later followed by Lexington and Saratoga in 1925.
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Woman Is Hurt in Ainsworth Crash
Mrs. Oakley Baldwin of Rockford Illinois was seriously injured in an automobile collision at Ainsworth on highway 2. Orville Davis of Crawfordsville said his brakes failed as he pulled into the highway from a business street, causing the crash that left both drivers with minor injuries and about 500 dollars in damage to two cars.
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United Service to China fund seeks donations in Washington
Mrs. M. L. Brown named campaign chairman urges local donations to United Service to China Inc. Contributions may be given to Brown or left at Washington banks. Edward R. Stettinus says funds educate teachers doctors nurses and provide child care and youth training to help China become self-reliant and free from fear.
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United Service To China Campaign
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United Service To China
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Leaders of Tomorrow
Forty Die As Army Plane Crashes Near Tokyo
Tokyo reports forty killed when a U S army four motor courier plane crash landed into a mountainside thirty miles from Tokyo during a routine flight from Kimpo Korea to Japan. A search party reached the wreckage at dusk and found no sign of life.
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Husband sold furniture in Milwaukee divorce case
Mrs Angeline Gawlinski testified that her husband sold all their furniture while she was on vacation. The circuit court ordered Gawlinski to pay 500 dollars in temporary alimony from the proceeds of the furnishings.
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