United States Demands Public Disclosure of Global Forces
At the United Nations General Assembly the United States pressed for full publication of the location and size of all armed forces worldwide after Molotov suggested transparency of bases and troop dispositions. Senator Connally rejected claims that U S troop presence abroad endangers peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
N. Y
United States
United Nations
Russia
Connally
Witth Molotov
General Assembly
President Truman Watches UMW Strike Developments From Florida
President Truman, at his Key West retreat, monitored the government bid to prevent a midnight walkout by John L. Lewis United Mine Workers. Reports from Washington said press and public support boosted the administration’s plan while the president stayed in touch by phone and courier, fitting in swimming and rest amid a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Mr. Truman
Washington
Lewis
Florida
Hickenlooper urges shift of rent control to states
Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper proposes the 80th Congress turn rent control over to the states. He calls for immediate steps to end federal rent ceilings in any state that creates its own rent control agency, allowing a gradual government exit from rent control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bourke B. Hickenlooper, R
80Th Congress
Hickenlooper
Weins Discusses Awakening East at Joint Rotary Y's Men Meet
Rudolph Weins, representing the YMCA World Service Committee, spoke to Rotarians and Y's Men on a new spirit for the Far East with insights from India. He blamed British policies for Indian resentments and stressed cooperation goodwill and shared welfare in a globally connected world. The program featured a high school girls sextette, and new members Logan Heilman Keith Vetter and Ray Lawrence were welcomed.
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India
Rudolph Weins
Rotarians
Weins
International
Y. M. C. A. Work Service Committee
Far
Middle East
Boyd White
Messe Simpson
Robert Guy Caught In Elevator Shaft
BRIGHTON Nov 20 Robert Guy was trapped in an elevator shaft for 40 minutes before help arrived. He was unloading corn at his brother Laurel Guy’s farm when found by Dan Guy. His left arm shows improved circulation but the right arm remains seriously injured. He is hospitalized at Washington County Hospital with body bruises and torn clothing from the incident.
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Brighton
Robert Guy
Washington County Hospital
Guy
Laurel Guy
Dan Guy
Federal control risks freezing inequities say experts
Officials argue federal oversight tends to lock in disparities, suggesting a statewide approach may better adjust inequities and tailor policies to local conditions.
1946 Iowa Corn Loan Details In Washington County
1946 AAA corn loans available December 1946 to July 31 1947 at 1.10 per bushel through County AAA offices in Washington County. Eligible corn must grade No 3 or better with moisture limits changing over time. shelled corn eligible after June 1 1947. Loans mature on demand but by September 1 1947 with 3 percent interest. Landlords or tenants must have farmed in 1946 and have beneficial interest in the loaned corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washngton County
Is & Ft
Washington County
AAA
GOP Tax Cut Pledge Reaffirmed By Rep Knutson
Rep Harold Knutson of Minnesota reaffirmed a GOP pledge for a quick 20 percent cut in personal income taxes as Democrats questioned the feasibility. Rep Eugene Coy of Georgia and Rep Robert Coughton of North Carolina voiced skepticism but did not reject lower rates if affordable. The piece notes broader concerns over government impact and corn storage loan details in county programs.
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Washington
Harold Knutson
Minn
Louse Ways and Means
Soth Congress
Eugene E. Coy
Georgi
Robert J. Coughton
N. C
Ways and Means Committee
C10 Union Protests Federal Injunction Amid Coal Strike Fight
Atlantic City witnesses the C10 convention condemning the federal court injunction against the United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis. The vote denounces Norris LaGuardia Act violations and calls for anti-injunction laws, civil liberties protection, and electing judges hostile to strike breaking.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UFL
District of Columbia
Resolutions
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
First Pre Fab House Underway in Washington
Work began today on the first prefabricated house in Washington. Built by Heliose Lumber in their South Fourth Avenue addition, the 34 by 27 foot structure includes a full basement two bedrooms a living room kitchen and dining area and seven closets. Insulated panel walls and ceilings distinguish the finish. completion depends on material availability after a factory move from Omaha to Dubuque caused delays.
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Washington
Heliose Lumber Company
South Fourth Avenue
Lawrence E Wilson
Eclipse Lumber Company
Weins Delivers YMCA Wartime Work Talk to Legion
Rudolph Wiens, YMCA worker in the Far East, spoke to Leon Beatty post American Legion last night. He described YMCA operations with the Indian army on the Burma front during World War II and outlined postwar plans, plus a proposed Legion Industrial Show. A Legion fish fry, volleyball team formation, and chorus meeting were announced for upcoming dates.
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Rudolph Wiens
YMCA
Far East
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Burma
Legion
Legion Board
Tues
Dee. Ord
Chuck Hotle
Hotle
Gas line work to extend to Washington city limits
Foreman Construction of Kansas City started a natural gas pipeline toward Washington with crews‑ 27 workers now operating north of the city. The line is expected to reach the city limits within two weeks, with materials and weather influencing progress. A regulator will lower pressure at the city line, feeding three stations and then households. Only 25 percent of required pipe is on hand. rest expected by year end. Labor shortages persist, with plans to hire more locals. The project is under W R Kineheloe, Foreman superintendent, for Natural Gas Pipe Line of America, including a meter station at the corporation line.
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Foreman Construction Company of
Kansas City
Washington
East Corporation
Washington-Riverside
Frank F. Miller
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Forettan Company
Miller
THY Hotddy
Ofhe Foreman Company
Ccompany
Holiday
W. R. Kineheloe
C. $8. Foreman Company
Natural Gag Pipe Line of
America
Corporation Line
City Resident 83 Dies at Washington County Hospital
Homer Hesselgesser 83 of 320 West 5th street died yesterday evening at Washington County Hospital after a stroke a week earlier. Funeral 1:30 Friday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Fred E. Miller. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survivors: wife Mary, son Merte of Keosquaa, five daughters Beulah Cecile at home Helen Glans Naomi Rehfeldt and Laura Orr.
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Homer Hesselgesser
West 5Th Street
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral Home
Fred E. Miller
Elm Grove Cemetery
Wilton Junction
Town
Hesselgeser
David and
Deliah
Shepard) Hesselgesser
Mary Killian
Hesselgesser
Ainsworth
Mary
Merte
Beulah
Cecile
Helen Glans
Chicago
Naomi Rehfeldt
Laura Orr
West Chester
Lumir Vacha 50 Dies in Iowa City
Lumir C. Vacha 50 of 1026 East Adams Street died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after several months of ill health. He worked as a linotype operator for the Evening Journal since 1942 and previously lived on a farm near Cotter. Survived by wife Sieda Gould, daughter Evelyn, siblings, and several relatives. burial in Elm Grove.
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Lumir C. Vacha
East
Adams Street
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mr. Vacha
The
Evening Journal
Cotter
Kalona
Anthony and
Katherine
Kos) Vacha
Mela Vacha
Washington
Frank Soukup
Clyde Birney
Elma Vacha
Ottumwa
Lod
Jerry
Jones Funeral Home
Reg
Reg FE. Miller
Elm Grove
Labor and Government Duty Cited by Jeffersonian
A Brookville Pa editorial argues that labor should act for its government, praising U S efforts for workers while urging labor to take responsibility in national governance.
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United States
Jeffersonian -Democrat
Brookville
Legionaires and Auxiliaries Host Joint Social Lunch
The Legionaires met with the ladies of the Auxiliary for a joint social session. A delicious lunch was served to attendees in a cordial gathering.
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Legionaires
Mine Chief Talks With Attorneys
Washington dispatch reports John L. Lewis seeks a swift action before a midnight deadline to avert a mass United Mine Workers walkout amid a looming national coal strike. Government plans troops to protect workers. over 100,000 miners stay home as district pits near shutdown.
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Lewis
War Department
Tin Can Collectors Move to Northwest
Ralph Minick city street commissioner said tin can collections begun yesterday and continuing today are progressing satisfactorily. He noted the northeast section will be finished soon and residents north of the railroad and west of Second Avenue should have cans on terraces for collectors tomorrow morning. Apartment dwellers must place cans on terraces as well.
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Ralph Minick
City Street
Second Avenue
Washington Street
Army recruiter to visit local post every Tuesday
Sgt. Charles L. Anson of the UW Army recruiting service spoke with applicants at the local post office yesterday. He recently returned from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and has not been visiting Washington weekly, but will establish headquarters here each Tuesday to promote Army recruitment.
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Charles L. Anson
Army
Anson
Fr. Oglethorpe
Georgia
Washington
Army Recruiting Service
Mexican jumping beans react to motion of larvae spinning cocoons
The so called jumping beans move when moth larvae inside the beans spin their silken cocoons. The movement is a mechanical effect caused by internal activity rather than a conscious jump.
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Dutch Air Lines
Schirol Airfield
Amsterdam
International Soundvhoto
U. S
Tom Connally
Viacheslav M. Molotov
Frank Kos Treas
Sister Kenny Fund
Washington, Ta
Frank
Sister Kenny Foundation
U. S. S. Antietam
Hunter's Point
San Francisco Bay
International Soundphoto
Union
Y.M.C.A
Coughton
Ln Hot
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Islation
Vic
South Fourth Ave
Omaha
Neb
Dubuque, Lows
Legionnaires
Lumir Vacha
United Mine
UMW
Pittsburgh
John. Lewis
William Hines
Uniontown
Mr. Minick
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