Communists Sweep Manchuria. Chiang Faces Possible Exile
Chinese communists claimed control of Manchuria and pressed south toward Yingkow and Hulutao as Chiang Kai-shek faced a shaken government and rumors of evacuation or exile to the United States. U.S. forces at Tsingtao debated evacuation while Admiral Badger prepared shipping if needed. Shanghai reported a possible eight point peace plan for a coalition government including communists.
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Manchuria
North China
Chiang Sai Shek
United States
Tsingtao
Chiang
Mukden
Asia
Yingkow
Hulutao
Yellow Sea
Oscar C. Badger
China
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Badger
U. S. Pacific
Fuaiyo-Yi
Shanghai
Postoffice Sealed Bids Sought for Mail Hauling Job
Postmaster O J Brown of Washington announces sealed bids for the mail hauling between the postoffice and the Hitt Wasnaiuisen station. Bids due by November 10 1948 at 2 PM. Three daily trips. Interested parties urged to contact the postmaster.
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South Washington
O. J. Brown
Washington
the & Hitt
Wasnaiuisen
County 4-H elects officers amid gypsy jamboree
County 4-H boys and girls elected officers during a gypsy jamboree at Lincoln school. Dick er Riverside Ram er boys president Knotek Jackson club vice president Bill Rowe Lime Creek Live Wires secretary Burtwin Day Chicagua club historian Martha Gamon Head liners county president Virginia Griggs Dutchettes vice president Luella Sojka Warmerettes secretary treasurer Rosalie Robison Good Luck club historian.
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Washington County
Martha Gamon
Headliners Club
Virginia Griggs
Dutchettes Club
Luka Sojka
Farmerettes Club
Rosalie Robison
Good Luck Club
Lincoln School
Burtwin Day
Chicagua Club
Lovisa Sojka
Farmerettes
Dicker
Riverside Ramer Boys
Knotek
Jackson Club
Bill Rowe
Lime Creek Live Wires
Headliners
Dutchettes
Luella Sojka
Warmerettes
Halloween Party Draws 400 at YMCA Rally
Over 400 attendees filled the YMCA Saturday night for a Halloween party. Grade school and junior high groups awarded prizes for costumes while a clown band, Mr Day, and MC duties entertained. The evening closed with films and a trampoline act by George Nissen and an assistant from Cedar Rapids.
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Y.m.co.a
Mr. Brown
Hopalong Cassidy
George Nissen
Cedar Rapids
Rotary Funds Kids Party At Local Hall
A Rotary sponsored event with the Chamber of Commerce and the Y's Men club invited youngsters to enjoy a trampoline display then refreshments upstairs. Bill Jones Gene Tucker Carl Sylvester Don Orr Mr. Brown Pallas Chamberlin Richard Pratt Dr G E Montgomery Harold Jarvis assisted in serving hot dogs and apples.
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Gene Tucker
Carl Sylvester
Don Orr
Mr. Brown
Pallas Chamberlin
Richard Pratt
G. E. Montgomery
Harold Jarvis
Washington Y.M.C
Rotary Club
Washington
Marriage License Issued to Wingler and Teslik Riverside Couple
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse to Clayton O. Wingler and Joyce A. Teslik, residents of Riverside, signaling the formal union process underway in the county court.
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Court House
Clayton O. Wingler
Joyce A. Teslik
Riverside
Services Thursday For T 4 Merle Hiller
Funeral services for T 4 Merle Edward Hiller killed in Germany March 16 1945 will be held Thursday at Shermans funeral home at two oclock. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery with the body arriving from the Chicago quartermaster center. Rev W J Stevens will officiate. Hiller born May 21 1920 in Brighton was son of John and Mary Sage Hiller and served with a cavalry unit from 1944 until going overseas. Survivors include parents two sisters two brothers and several half siblings plus a maternal grandmother, Mrs Sam Goodwin.
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Merle Edward Hiller
Germany
Sherman
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington
Quartermaster Distribution Center
Chicago
W. J. Stevens
T/4 Hiller
Brighton
John
Mary Sage Hiller
The
Christian Tabernacle
David Jones
Lester Nelson
Fairfield
Raymond
Earl
Lawrence McNeill
Carl Goodwin
Evgerette Goodwin
Lockridge
Howard Goodwin
Letts
Sam
Gas-Laden Smog Lifts Over Donora Pa
Donora Pennsylvania lifts its deadly smog after a rain month the smog drenched town recovers while officials warn of a pneumonia epidemic risk. Zinc plant emissions blamed by Dr Rongaus as the cause with sulfur dioxide forming with moisture to suffocate residents. Mayor Chambon declares a emergency and orders standby rescue teams as the fog clears.
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William Rongaus
Donora Board of Health
American Steel and Wire E Company
August Chambon
J. Hope Alexander
Pittsburgh Health Department
Riverside Girl Dies of Polio
Lana Kay Shalla six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Shalla of route one Riverside died in an Iowa City hospital the first polio victim in Washington county this year She was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon placed in an iron lung and died late this morning Her illness began last Thursday afternoon with a diagnosis of an acute polio The body will be taken to Jones funeral home Washington with plans to be announced later.
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Duane Shalla
Route One
Riverside
Iowa City
Washington County
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Washington
Shalla
Jones Funeral Home
Two Arrests Mark Washington Campaign Jamboree
Merlin Lemmons and Charles Griffin were arrested by Sheriff H. M. Putnam as a political rally in Washington unfolded with banners bugles and speeches. The event included singing and refreshments as campaign oratory drew to a close.
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Merlin Lemmons
Charles Griffin
Washington
H. M. Putnam
Radio Speeches End Campaigns for Iowa Senate Race
Two ex-senators George Wilson and Guy Gillette wrapped up campaigns ahead of the Iowa general election. Gillette charged that money could not buy the seat while presenting his eight point plan. Wilson pledged peace and security in every home. Governor hopefuls Beardsley and Switzer also aired final pitches, focusing on sales tax cuts and state services. The race carries national significance as GOP control of the senate hinges on this contest.
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Des Moines
U. S. Senate
William S. Beardsley
Carroll O. Switzer
Switzer
Labor Management Council
Beardsley
Gillette
Senate
Wilson
Iowa
Newcomer David Youmans Takes Charge of Washington Men's Wear
David R Youmans transfers from Montgomery Ward Dubuque to Washington store to head the Men s wear department. He and wife live at Hotel Washington while seeking a furnished apartment. Mrs Youmans native of Germany. they married after his counter intelligence service in Germany. Youmans speaks German and reads Portuguese and French with Spanish.
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David R. Youmans
Montgomery Ward
Dubuque
Washington
Germany
Youmans
St. Paul
Minnesota
Graveside Services for Miksch Infant
Graveside services for Glenn Lloyd Miksch infant son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miksch were held Sunday at Elm Grove cemetery. Born Saturday morning Dr Fred Miller presided. Survivors include the parents maternal grandmother Mrs Albert Janecek and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ira Miksch all of Washington with Mrs Lloyd Miksch the former Georgia Janecek. Jones funeral home arranged.
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Glenn Lloyd Miksch
Lloyd Miksch
Elm Grove Cemetery
Fred Miller
Albert Janecek
Washington
Ira Miksch
Georgia Janecek
Jones Funeral Home
Brighton Trio Bailed After Saturday Altercation Case
A Saturday night incident at Brighton involving a man and his deputy ER W Fillmore and Francis Hiller led to charges. All three were released after posting bonds of 10 dollars each.
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ER. W. Fillmore
Brighton
Francis Hiller
Weather Forecast for Des Moines and Southeast Iowa
Increasing cloudiness and rain are expected in the southeastern half tonight with clearing and cooler conditions tomorrow morning. Highs range from 62 to 66 today, lows from 38 to 45, and tomorrow’s high around 66 with rain in the extreme southeast during the morning.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Final Talks Before Election Day Shakeup
United Press reports Truman and Dewey wrapping up last campaign events before voting day. Truman visits Kansas City rituals and plans a 9:30 p.m. CST nationwide radio appeal from Independence. Dewey leaves Pawling for New York City to broadcast an 8 to 9 p.m. CST GOP program and vote in New York as returns come in. Polls show a Republican victory expectation for the first time in two decades.
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Lodge Brothers
Kansas City
Independence
Truman
Joy
Thomas BE. Dewey
Pawling
N. Y
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Dewey
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United States
Legion to Meet for Armistice Banquet Plans
The American Legion post will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening November 2 to discuss plans for the annual Armistice night banquet. Members are asked to note the meeting was moved from Monday to tomorrow night per yesterday's Journal.
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American Legion Post
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