Molotov Says Atom Secret Has Ceased To Exist
U.S. officials doubt Russia can yet build an atomic bomb though Molotov in Moscow and London rooms claimed the bomb secret has long ceased to exist. They question Russia’s industrial and engineering capacity to match the U.S. $2.5 billion atomic energy plant.
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Washington
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Unite States
London
Moscow
Molotov
United States of America
Divorce Auction Dismissal Filed in Brewer vs Brewer
Joy Brewer withdraws the divorce action against Roy Brewer with prejudice? Wait: the filing states dismisses the above action without prejudice at the plaintiff's costs. Attorney Louis J. Kehoe represents the plaintiff. The notice indicates the case is dismissed at the plaintiff's expense and may be refiled.
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Joy Brewer
Roy Brewer
Louis J. Kehoe
Oust Communist From the Legion Oust Communist From the Legion
Omaha Post No. 1 expels Warren Batterson after a three hour hearing where he admitted communist party membership. Batterson led the Nebraska Iowa Kansas district secretaries for the party since 1933 and served in World War II. The committee voted by secret ballot to expel him and he plans to appeal to the courts.
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Omaha, Neb
Warren Batterson
Omaha Post No. 1
American Legion
Legion
Post
Communist Party
Batterson
James Green
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
The
Army Engineers
National Guard Troop Activated in Washington
Washington activates Troop A of the 116th squadron in a ceremony at the armory. Captain Charles Snyder and lieutenants Wayne Simerman Jr. and Harold Stephens lead 27 new enlistees with Lt. Col. Erwin Shaw overseeing. Regular drills set for Monday evenings as the unit replaces a prewar Iowa National Guard squadron.
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Washington
National Guard
Armory
116Th Squadron
Charles ©. Snyder
Wayne A. Simerman, Jr
Harold Stephens
National Guard Service
Erwin T. Shaw
Adjutant General's Office
Des Moines
H. L. Brianselley
Burlington
Snyder
Iowa National Guard
Driving Course Car Here Soon
Superintendent W A Erbe announced the schools expect delivery next week of a Chevrolet car with dual controls for the driver education course added this year. The class has 114 students, outdoor work will start once the car arrives, funded through the Motor Club of Southeastern Town with Burlington manager J G Brockhager and local agent C W Tucker. The car remains for the year or until 8 000 miles are driven, with the school covering insurance and service.
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Supt
W. A. Erbe
Motor Club
Southeastern Town
J. G. Brockhager
Burlington
C. W. Tucker
Chevrolet
Erbe
Stutsman condemns grain program as ill advised
Stutsman, manager of Corn Belt Turkey Farms, says Luckman’s grain saving plan raises grain use and costs, disrupts marketing, and risks turkey producers quitting in 1948. He likens it to New Deal pork killings and warns of higher meat prices and fewer sales amid government action.
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Chicago Tribune
Washington
Don Stutsman
Lueckman
Stutsman
Luckman
Henry Wallace
Turkey
Hughes Alleges Unfair Tactics By Senate Committee
Howard Hughes lawyer Thomas A. Slack accused a Senate war investigations subcommittee of using unfair tactics in secretly examining Hughes tax records. He said the panel sought to claim $5.9 million in back taxes as hearings on Hughes wartime contracts continued. Slack argued the committee acted against normal government practice and sought to influence the internal revenue commissioner secretly.
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Washington
Howard Hughes
Senate
Thomas A. Slack
Hughes
Slack
Senate War Investigating Subcommittee
Homererguson
Ferguson
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Police Box Vanishes From Chicago Loop Corner
A memorandum from Police Commissioner John Prendergast reports a police telephone box disappeared from the Washington and Dearborn corner in downtown Chicago near city hall. The loss was confirmed in a city memo issued today.
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Chicago
John PrenderGast
Washington and
Dearborn Streets
Loop
Iowa Sales Tax to Set New Record
Iowa tax officials project a new all time sales tax record for the year driven by the July 1 amusement tax. For the quarter ending September 30, estimates show about 11 million dollars in sales tax receipts, with total year to date around 26.4 million and two quarters still to report.
Stores to Close Armistice Day in Washington
Armistice Day will be observed as a legal holiday in Washington with most stores and businesses closing Tuesday. The post office and court offices will close. theaters will run matinees and evening shows while the Y M C A and library close.
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Washington
John Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Fox
Christmas quarter sales tax hits new highs says Abrahamson
Abrahamson notes Christmas quarter tax receipts surpassed all others except last year when the quarter brought 10 299 452 dollars. He predicts the current quarter including Christmas shopping will set another record and spur calls for a special Iowa legislature session to cut the state income tax to fifty percent. Sales tax revenue funds the general fund which held about 40 711 000 dollars expendable balance on September 20.
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Abrahamson
Iowa
Two New Members Of Fire Department
Washington fire department welcomes two new members Rob ert Lowe Jr and Dwight K George as regular wardens. The unanimous vote occurred at last night's city hall meeting, filling positions formerly held by Fred Downing and Delbert McColl. Carl Little acts as acting chief in Chief Carl Kellys absence on an extended Indiana visit. The addition brings the force to 30 firefighters.
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Washington
Fred Downing
Delbert McColl
Morrison Funeral to be held at Morrison residence
Funeral services for Mrs. B. D. Morrison Jr. will take place at two o clock Friday afternoon at 422 West Washington Street. The service will be a Christian Science ceremony. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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B. D. Morrison, Jr
Morrison
West
Washington Street
Christian Science Service
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Isa Utterback held in Ainsworth
Funeral services for Mrs Isa Utterback were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church in Ainsworth conducted by Rev Carl Stiefel with a vocal solo by Mrs Larry Trotter accompanied by Audrey Pearson Pallbearers included Rey Blankenhorn Manford Rabenold John Rath George Lord Frank Carson and Don Rabenold Burial was in Columbus City cemetery.
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Isa Utterback
Methodist Church
Ainsworth
Carl Stiefel
Larry Trotter
Audrey Pearson
Rey Blankenhorn
Manford Rabenold
John Rath
George Lord
Frank Carson
Don Rabenold
Columbus City Cemetery
First Fall Freeze Drops Thermometer to 32 Degrees
The weather observer notes a 32 degree reading last night marking the season's first freeze. The thermometer registered at the freezing point signaling cold conditions across the area.
Newcomers to Be Welcomed at Y in Washington
A get acquainted party for newcomers in Washington will be held at the YMCA community room on Tuesday evening November 18 at eight. John Lemmon chairs the Y social committee. Sponsoring groups are the YMCA the Chamber of Commerce and the YWCA. Refreshments will be served. The Y seeks names and addresses of new residents call 25.
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Washington
YMCA
John Lemmon
Chamber of Commerce
YWCA
Y's Men’s Club
The
Richard Bear Body to Arrive Monday in Washington
The body of Private Richard RK Bear will arrive Monday at 4:30 from Europe aboard the Rock Island. The escort will be Sergeant James A Edmundson. Bear died serving in the army in Europe, and his burial will be in his home cemetery, marking the first return from that theater to Washington for burial.
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Richard RK. Bear
Rock Island
Lu. A. Jones
James A. Edmundson
Bear
Europe
Washington
Home
Truman Urges Emergency Aid First at Special Session
President Truman said the special session should act first on emergency aid for Europe before tackling price and inflation controls. He plans a separate message on the Marshall Plan for long range European recovery, and noted a tax message would not be sent to the special session. He stressed emergency aid and high prices are equally important and expected Congress to convene on Nov 17.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Europe
House
Senate
George C. Marshall
Congressional
Collision on Kalona Highway Injures Childs and Damages Cars
On Kalona Highway 22 near the Kalona exit three Beachy children and two drivers Ellis Swartzendruber and Ray Beachy were involved in a sideswipe. One Beachy child received a forehead bruise. no serious injuries reported. Swartzendruber’s left front fender and wheel were badly damaged. Beachy’s car slid into a ditch and turned on its side.
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Kalona
Ellis Swartzendruber
Ray Beachy
Highway 22
Beachy
Swartzendruber
Used Clothing for Children at Y W
An assortment of children's used clothing will be available at the Y W rooms tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. The items include baby garments, boys underwear and shirts, and girls sweaters in excellent condition, with the Y W secretary present to assist selections.
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Y. Ww. CA
Y. W
Burial to be announced later says Mr Jones today
Mr Jones stated that the burial arrangements will be announced at a later time, with no further details provided at the moment.
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Jones
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Relief Fund Organization
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State Tax Commission
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