Nationalists Beat Back Red Armies Near Suchow
Shanghai and the Yangtze Valley imposed martial law as the nationalist government fights hunger riots and counters communist advances on Suchow. Nationalist spokesman said four communist columns were defeated near Suchow with 15 000 casualties claimed, while communists reported pushes toward the city and taichow and Hsinpu.
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United Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Yangtze Valley
China
Suchow
Red
Taichow
Hsinpu
Grand Canal
Chiang Kai- Shek
U.S. Farmers Turn Out Record Crop
Washington reports the agriculture department’s monthly crop list shows record output across major crops led by corn at 3.65 billion bushels, with increases in cotton soybeans sorghum rice buckwheat dry beans potatoes and tobacco. Wheat acres for next year total 79 million planned despite 71.5 million advised. farmers warned of potential surpluses as foreign demand falls.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Cord of Wood Promises Warmth Equal to Coal
A cord of seasoned wood is described as delivering as much heat as a ton of coal, highlighting wood as a competitive home fuel in efficiency discussions.
Late Papers Delayed By Printing Roll Failures
City subscribers faced late deliveries as two faulty news print rolls delayed the daily press run by several hours. Carriers could not start routes until after eight o'clock Wednesday evening.
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Journal
Will Hold Carnival At Crawfordsville
A penny carnival is planned for November 12 at Crawfordsville Consolidated School to fund the school musical program. The event, run by the music department and Band Mothers Club under Mrs. L. E. Rickert, features The Laughing Man contest, a play The Filming of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and attractions including a spook house movie wrestling boxing makeup booth fortune telling and more.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Consolidated School
Mother's Club
L. E. Rickert
Cleo Fletcher
Vernon White
Dr. N. J. Lease
John McNeill
Bill Henss
Elon Christner
Ray Rathmell
Orrin Johnson
Taxpayers Group Proposes Use of Surplus for Property Tax Relief
Iowa taxpayers association urges using the $101 million general fund surplus to replace property taxes. The report calls for public disclosure of state assistance recipients, a workable school reorganization law, and ending “secret spending.” It suggests a California like district vote with 60 percent approval and distributing surplus funds to counties, cities, and school districts for tax relief.
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Taxpayers’ Group
Des Moines
The
Iowa Taxpayers Association
General Revenue
California
Association
General Revenue Fund
Education Week on safeguarding America in national education week
Supt M M Schell frames National Education Week as a reminder of democracy’s core aims. He urges citizens to defend freedom of conscience and expression, counter hatred, and ensure equal educational opportunity for all while promoting loyalty and knowledge as America’s leadership path.
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America
Supt
M. M. Schell
Weather update for Des Moines with mixed tonight and tomorrow forecast
Des Moines weather brief reports fair to the east with considerable cloudiness west. Tonight warmer in the extreme west, tomorrow mostly cloudy and warmer. Rain likely in the southwest, with rain or snow in the northwest beginning tomorrow afternoon or night. Highs 38 to 44, tonight lows 25 to 30 northeast and 32 to 38 southwest, tomorrow highs 50 to 55 north and 55 to 60 south.
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Des Moines
Final Rites Planned for Vernon Beenblossom
Funeral services for Vernon Ralph Beenblossom, a World War II casualty, are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Baptist church in Washington. Rev Alfred Trenerry of Bonaparte will lead, with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Beenblossom, born October 11 1920, served in the Cavalry and went overseas in January 1944. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
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Vernon Ralph Beenblossom
Germany
Alfred Trenerry
Bonaparte
Iowa
Washington
The
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
T/5
Beenblossom
John M. and
Fiona Creech Beenblossom
Washington High School
Cavalry
Homer Moriarty
Freeport, Ill
Donald
Max Beenblossom
Mt. Pleasant
Ivan West
Wapello
John, Jr
Ernest
County Legion Meet Set for November 16 at Brighton Hall
The Brighton American Legion post will host Legionnaires from across Washington County for the regular county-wide meeting. County adjutant C. H. Smith announced the stag gathering will convene at eight o'clock in the Brighton Legion hall.
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Brighton
Armistice Day Observances Mark Thirty Years Since Armistice
Washington observes the thirtieth anniversary with school assemblies except the high school which held a Central Park program. Melvin Hill led the band in music as 11 bombs were fired at 11 am. Rev Basil McRee offered the invocation and Dave Livingston spoke on peace and preventing further conflicts. Livingston noted crops aid peace and urged countering communism in Western Europe. Color guard from the Veterans of Foreign Wars joined the Central Park program.
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Washington
Central Park
Washington High School
Melvin Hill
Basil MceRee
Dave Livingston
George Baker
Livingston
Iowa
Washington County
Europe
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Ames to Begin Three Agricultural Research Buildings
Iowa State College will start construction immediately on three new agricultural research buildings at a total cost of 77 620 dollars. Ringland Johnson Inc of Des Moines won the contract approved by the state board of education. The trio includes a 31 787 dollar swine nutrition building housing 219 hogs, a 25 887 dollar swine farrowing house, and a 19 946 dollar chick isolation unit.
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Ames
Iowa State College
State Board of Education
Ringland-Johnson, Inc
Des Moines
Remains to Be Taken to Parents’ Home After Funeral Services
The remains will be taken to the home of his parents from the funeral home Saturday and will remain there until Sunday noon when they are to be moved to the church for services. Sherman's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Sherman
Shipping Strike Spreads Across Eastern Ports Affects New York and Boston
The national strike widens as 6,500 AFL longshoremen in Philadelphia join the New York and Boston walkout. Most East Coast ports halt traffic while Baltimore and Norfolk remain normal. ILA seeks higher wages as 45,000 members brace for wider action. West Coast talks stall with 20,000 CIO and independent longshoremen. Some 227 ships in New York are stalled, including vessels carrying Marshall Plan aid to Europe.
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New York
Gulf Ports
AFL
Philadelphia
Boston
International Longeshoremen’s Associaion
Baltimore
Norfolk
Local
ILA
CIO
Federal Conciliation Service
IL Sailors’ Union
New Orleans
Europe
Book Week Plans Are Announced At Local Library
Five reviews will be presented in the Washington public library main reading room from 1 20 to 2 30 pm during Book Week. Edith Weldin opens with Carl Sandburg Remembrance Rock on Monday November 15. Other titles cover Peace of Mind The Ancient Maya Town Poetry The Flames of Time.
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Washington Public Library
Edith Weldin
Carl Sandburg
Joshua Loth Liebman
Fred E. Miller
Falls City man sells WPA outhouse for 59 dollars
In Falls City Nebraska a local man advertised a WPA outhouse structure and received five calls before selling it for 59 dollars highlighting the era’s housing shortage and novelty items.
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Falls City
Neb
Inheritance Study Tracks Disease Resistance in Poultry
Research aims to study inheritance as it affects resistance to disease in poultry. Scientists analyze genetic factors shaping immunity and how traits pass from parent birds to offspring. The work seeks implications for breeding programs and flock health.
Western Allies Plan To Meet New Soviet Airlift Rules
Berlin reports say Allied navigational guides will keep American and British aircraft inside air corridors to Berlin and out of interceptor zones. The U S Army warned Moscow it would demand full responsibility for any injuries or damages to pilots or planes caused by Soviet action during the airlift. Brig. Gen. Gailey and Gen. Clay discussed potential responses as fog limited flight activity.
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Berlin
U. S
Lucius D. Clay
Charles K. Gailey, Jr
AMG
G. S. Lukyanchenko
Soviet Military Administration
Tojo and 24 Others Face War Crimes Verdicts
In Tokyo the 11 nation tribunal nears its end as Hideki Tojo and 24 former Japanese leaders await verdicts on charges of aggression and war crimes. The six day reading of a 250000 word judgment points to conviction and swift sentencing after individual verdicts are read.
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Tokyo
Far Eastern Military Tribunal
Germany
Italy
Hideki Tojo
Novta
Far Eastern War Crimes Tribunal
United States
Japan
William Webb
China
Pacific
Likely Senate and House Floor Leader Candidates
Likely candidates for floor leader roles in the next Congress include Senator Scott W. Lucas of Illinois and Representative John W. McCormack of Massachusetts. Lucas has two House terms and is in his second Senate term. McCormack served six House terms and was majority leader in the 79th Congress.
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Scott W. Lucas
Ilinois
Armistice Day Call for Enduring Peace Worldwide
Nation leaders marked Armistice Day urging prayer and work for lasting peace after World War I. Tributes were paid at Arlington to the Unknown Soldier as Truman vacationed in Key West. Officials like Symington and Royall urged patience, humility, and active steps to prevent renewed war.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac River
Capital
American Legion
Louis H. Renfrow
Truman
Frank Chalupa Taken Suddenly
Frank Chalupa 72 well known farmer died suddenly at his home near Pleasant Plain after a prior heart attack. He was born February 22 1876 and married February 22 1905 to Katherine Hoefer. Survivors include his wife three children five grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Ymar Hoskins funeral home in Brighton.
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Brighton
Frank Chalupa
Pleasant Plain
Mr. Chalupa
Wellman
Joseph
Frances Hoak Chalupa
Katherine Hoefert
Chalupa
Friends Church
Twe
Mildred Tucker
New London
Eileen Forbes
LeRoy Chalupa
Beverly
Shirley
Dennis Chalupa
Larry Forges
Darrell Tucker
Harry Chalupa
Marion
Ind
Alzena Womanschil
Davenport
Bessie Brown
Washington
Helen Brown
Mamie Brown
Wellmiin
Mathilda Knotek
Ymar Hoskins
Honey Production Near Ten Year Low in Iowa
Iowa honey output dropped to a one year low with average 30 pounds per colony totaling 7,380,900 pounds. Ex extension apiarist Floyd Paddock cites winterkill of legume crops and dry conditions in spring as key factors lowering yields since 1941 and 1943 marked highs and lows.
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Amfes
Iowa
Floyd Paddock
Iowa State College
Forest Coverage Tops Two Thirds of Florida Land
A regional land study shows Florida retains vast forest cover, with more than two thirds of the state’s area shaded by woods. The finding highlights forest preservation and its role in ecology and climate, noting sustained timber resources across multiple counties.
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Florida
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Tomorrow
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Los Angeles American Legion
Howard Rodgers
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Sandra
Vernon Beenblossom
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Armistice Ay
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Baynard Kendrick
Irma Butner
Homer Stephen
Dena
Templehoft Air Base
Senate
HOUSE
John W. McCormack
Key West
Fla
Navy Secretary
Navy
John L. Sullivan
Air
W. Stuart Symington
Louis E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
Symington
Rochester
Birmingham
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Kenneth C. Royall
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