Adding Iceland Sweden and Afghanistan to United Nations
The UN Security Council recommended to the General Assembly that Iceland Sweden and Afghanistan be admitted as members. Australia opposed expanding the council’s power to admit or reject applicants, but its move was tabled. The debate mirrors past easing of UN membership amid rival bloc tensions.
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Lake Success
N. Y
UN General Assembly
Iceland
Sweden
Afghanistan
United Nations
General Assembly
Security Council
Australia
Paul Hasluck
Russia
Ireland
Trans-Jordan
Portugal
Albania
Mongolia
Homemakers Plan Township Meetings to Improve Homes
Washington county homemakers under the Family Living Program will hold meetings across townships from November 4 to November 18 to discuss better room arrangements, storage solutions, and use of accessories amid shortages. Local hosts include Ruth Foster and several township leaders.
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Washington County
Ruth Foster
Daldrums
Arthur Wiley
Washington Township
Robert Gates
Walnut Sandihook
John Clegg
Oregon Township
John Jones
Brighton and Clay
M. M. Flynn
Raymond Benell
English River Township
American troops reduced in Berlin by 30 percent
Berlin November 2 1 UP American troop strength in Berlin has been cut by 30 percent to 7800 men announced by Col Bryan L Milburn chief of the Berlin command The reduction by Lt Gen Lucius Clay deputy military governor was effective today Milburn said it may leave US forces well below those of other powers in the area
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Berlin
Bryan L. Milburn
Lucius Clay
Milburn
U.S
Election Forecast Indicates Clean Sweep for Republicans in Iowa
Des Moines reports indicate a light turnout and a likely GOP landslide in Iowa's general election. Incumbent Governor Robert Blue faces Frans Miles in a brisk gubernatorial race, while Iowa's GOP congressional delegation is expected to be reelected. Democratic PAC uses endorsements unsuccessfully to sway voters.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Robert Blue
Eagle Grove
Frans Miles
Des Mones
Blue
Armistice Banquet and Dance Ticket Sale Begin
Tickets are on sale for the Armistice day banquet at the Methodist church Monday Nov 11, limited to 400 attendees. A dance at the Legion rooms follows dinner with tickets 150 per person or couple, available at several downtown stores. Principal speaker is Prof Jack Johnson from Iowa State University who served as a Russian destroyer interpreter during the war.
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Legion Rooms
State Cafe
Chamberlin Sports Shop
Nicola & Harmon's
McDaniel Drug Store
The
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Jack Johnson
Iowa State University
Roosevelt Urges Support for President Truman in Congress
Mrs. Roosevelt urged that a democratic Congress be elected to support President Truman’s program. She said he has struggled to implement measures started during her husband’s administration due to a coalition in Congress and some reactionary Democrats allying with Republicans.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Truman
Congress
Arabs and Jews in Palestine Observe General Strike
In Jerusalem and other cities Arabs in Palestine Syria and Lebanon staged a 24 hour general strike marking the 1917 Balfour Declaration anniversary. Transport halted at sunrise and only armed police vehicles moved the streets as cafes theaters and shops closed.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Syria
Lebanon
Halfour
W. N. Gray
Cyprus
Tel Aviv
Roosevelt couple to tour Russia for six week magazine work
Elliot Roosevelt and actress Faye Emerson will fly to Russia for six weeks to collect material for magazine articles. The trip was announced by publishers Duell Sloan and Pearce, who handle Roosevelt's book As He Saw It.
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New York
Elliot Roosevelt
Faye Emerson
Russia
Duell, Sloan and Pearce
Roosevelt
October 58 Motor Vehicles Licensed by County Treasurer
In October the county automobile department licensed 58 vehicles including cars trucks trailers and motorcycles. Purchasers listed with vehicle types include Harold C. Bieg Washington Buick sedan Robert Missler Wellman Zimmer trailer Henry M. Mannsmith Riverside Dodge coupe and many more across Washington Wellman Kalona Ainsworth Riverside Keota Crawfordsville and other locales.
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Automobile Department
Harold C. Bieg
Washington
Buick
Robert Missler
Wellman
Zimmer
Henry M. Mannsmith
Riverside
Dodge
L. C. Swain
Wellmen
Willeys Jeep
Eva Fish
Cushman Motor-Cycle
A. W. Dunn
Kalona
A. R. Ledger
Ford
Beauchamp
Crawfordsville
A. R. Terrell
Olds
Charles H. Free
Emery Z. Wartzler
Chevrolet
Wilbur Zeiglowsky
Pontiac
W. E. Gipple
Ainsworth
Hoyt W. Gardner
Harold F. Timmins
H. C. Snyder
Robert W. Baker
A. J. Haberman
Russell E. Beard
E. F. Jones
City of Washington
Roy Buckwalter
Earl Little
Wellman Produce Co
Freshwaters Feed Store
Marion S. McAvoy
Donald M. Hayes
Harold M. Cress
Mrs. Cecil Myers
Glen Miller
India Mission Talk At First Presbyterian
Sam Higgenbottom, former church moderator and lay missionary to India, spoke at First Presbyterian last evening about four plus years of work in India. He described poverty and the need for tangible Christianity, recounted the Allahabad Christian College’s struggles and results, and urged more Protestant American aid and workers to address physical and spiritual needs. Local clergy and readers participated as Dr. Herman Stewart, visiting to teach in Allahabad, offered the closing prayer.
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Sam Higgenbottom
Presbyterian Church
India
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Higgenbottom
Allahabad Christian College
Higgenbottom
Protestant Church of America
Local Vehicle Listings and Owners Across Washington Area
Readable OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and firms in Washington and surrounding towns associated with Chevrolet and Ford vehicles, trailers, and trucks. Notable entries include Wilbur Richardson Earl Schnerman Thomas Cantoni James Swailes Corn Belt Turkey Farms and Curtis-Wright trailer provider.
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Joseph E. Hershberger
David B. McCartney
Ainsworth
Chevrolet
Wilbur Richardson
Washington
Earl Schnerman
John W. Lemmon
Dennis Lynch
Wilbur RR
Richardson
Fruehaus
Irvan J. Rich
Wellman
Ford Tudor
Floyd EF. Sturgis
Willeys Jeep
Brinton Transfer Co
Thomas J. Cantoni
Curtis-Wright
William Palmer
International Frauak
Richard Construction Co
W. L. Darnell Wellman
Glen Bishop
Loyal L. Swartzendruber
Hudson
C. R.J. & Railway Co
Chicago
James Swailes
Wade & Co
International
Robert L. Lytle
Corn Belt Turkey Farms
Florence Speidel
Wayland
Riverside Man Wins The Blowout Contest
William F. Marek of Riverside won the blowout contest at the Washington Oil opening by guessing 2 strokes to blow out a 6.00-16 Goodrich tube. the tube burst on the 825th stroke and Marek received a new tire as his prize. Second place went to Mrs. Don Batterson of Washington with 2 794, winning a table lamp, and third to Mrs. Clarence Fulton of Crawfordsville with 2 785, who received a complete auto writer. Dale Bower operated the pump during the blast. Attendees from out of town included representatives from Kanotex Refining Co and Goodyear Rubber Co., plus a Goodrich Co. rep and other industry guests.
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William F. Marek
Riversid
Washington Oil Company
Goodrich
Marek
Don Batterson
Washington
Clarence Fulton
Crawfordsville
Fulton
Dale Bower
Washington Oil
William Jane
Kanotex Refining Company
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Hoytogram
Chicago
George Burke
Burlington
Goodyear
J. A. Hallright
Des Moines
Goodyear Rubber Company
L. A. Murphy
Omaha
Goodrich Company
Ainsworth Legion Post Holds Special Meeting
Ainsworth American Legion Post No.51 met in the Masonic temple with 40 present. Nineteen new members were initiated by the Burlington initiation team under Paul Fulton. Maynard L. Brown spoke on membership as guests, and a chili supper followed under Mrs. Orville Thoma’s auspices. Next meeting is Tuesday November 12.
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Ainsworth
Preston Ridmondson
Waite
Reaney
Kenneth McConnell
Kenneth Sutton
Theodore
Edward Goble
Bill Trotter
Glen Norman
Gilbert Wood
Daryl Jones
Dallag Swisher
Bob, Louis
George Koehler
Norbert Norris
J. Edmondson
Claude Carson
Bob Megehelsen
Daryl Pearson
Dick Beenblossom
Raymond Gerdes
Health Unit Activities Week Summary
During the week of November 4 a child health conference is set for Thursday from 1:30 to 3:45 P.M. at Kalona City Hall, outlining local health efforts and community program plans.
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Kalona City Hall
Fortnightly Play Rehearsals For Anniversary Dinner
The Fortnightly club prepares for its 50th anniversary dinner at the Methodist church with the play Our Golden Year by Mrs. George Kerr. Dinner tickets are on sale at Nicola and Harmon. reservations due by Tuesday. Cast members from Mrs Ralph W Young to Mrs Dennis Lynch are listed with scenes four five and final junior Fortnightly participation noted.
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George Kerr
Methodist Church
Nicola and Harmon
T. A Michels
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ralph W. Young
Carolyn Hamilton
Roger Sherman
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Richard Handley
Harry Sowden
M. M. Schell
Foster Bagge
M. B. Bell
Helen Caldwell
J. C. Holbert
Carolyn Neal
Everette K. Burham
C. A Pratt
E. G. Humm
George Dare
George Freshwaters
Bruce Lipscomb
Helen Harvey
Herbert Osincup
R. J. Kleese
Dernis Lynch
William Sitler
Fred &. Miller
Junior Fortnightly
Alice McDaniel
Central College Chapel Choir Aims for Messiah in December
The Central college chapel choir in Pella, 97 voices, under Gordon Farndell, sings at daily devotions with Warren Dare and Russell Miller among the members. The choir will join a larger group to perform the Messiah in December. Russell Miller is elected secretary-treasurer of the student senate.
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Pella
Central College Chapel Choir
Warren Dare
George W. Dare
Russell Miller
Harold Miller
Crawfordsville
Gordon Farndell
Central
Coal Mine Negotiations and Strikes Across States
CIO packinghouse workers in Nebraska Iowa and Colorado plan an immediate strike vote after a meeting of 25 000 members. Scattered coal mine walkouts close 42 mines as government seeks settlement in Allis-Chalmers and River Rouge disputes. John L Lewis presses for shorter hours and wage increases as 5700 miners in Kentucky Tennessee and West Virginia walk off.
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Omaha, Neb
CIO Wackinghouse
United Packinghouse Workers of America
Nebraska
Iowa
Colorado
UPWA
James C. Pazderka
Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co
West Allis
Wis
John L. Lewis
Federal Coal Administration
Lewis
AFL
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Solid Fuels Administration
SFA
October farm income hits record high in Iowa
Iowa farmers earned more for October output than any prior month as the Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes gains in meat and dairy prices after price controls ended. Hogs rose to 24.50, beef cattle to 21.70, corn held at 1.63, wheat up to 1.87, oats 0.76 and soybeans 2.89 per bushel. the price received index reached 318.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Iowa
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International Soundphoto
Miles
Statehouse
Bourke B. Hickenrooper
George Wilson
Chaftain Jake More
U. S
Republican Congress
CIO Political Action Committee
PAC
Henry Talle
Decorat
Thomas Martin
Town City
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Ben Jensen
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Jensen
Transportation Service
Hal
Elliot
White House
New York Exchange
Robert Spencer
Cotter-Salem
Margaret Cowden
Tran
Herman Stewart
University of Allhibad
Wiam Marek
Ainsworth Legion Post
A. Anderson
J. A. Harwood
Frank L. Wilson
Cora Schofield
Boston
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United Press
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Automobile Workers
River Rouge, Mich
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