Iowa Victory Loan drive halves quota as sales rise
Des Moines Iowa reports sales to the Victory Loan drive at 25 66 million toward a 46 million goal through the fourth week. The latest figure includes 1 8 million in sales through the Federal Reserve bank. W L Clark, executive manager of the Iowa war finance committee, notes optimism but says much work remains to meet past campaigns.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa War Finance Committee
Federal Reserve Bank
W. L. Clark
Kin of First State Governor Is Dead
Services for Caroline Lucas Clark 76 granddaughter of Robert Lucas Iowa first territorial governor and descendant of Abram Clark signer of the Declaration were held in Iowa City Monday. She died Friday after a long illness. Surviving are a brother Dr G W Clark and a sister Mrs W H Rice of Fort Dodge.
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Fort Dodge
Caroline Lucas Clark
Robert Lucas
Iowa
Abram Clark
Iowa City
G. W. Clark
W. H. Rice
Jury selection resumes in Ottumwa doctor murder trial
Ottumwa physician Dr. L R Wellstead faces a second degree murder case over the death of 23 year old Leona Reeves. District Judge H C Taylor resumes juror qualification after exhausting the initial panel and adding 20 hopefuls. Several potential jurors were excused for opinions on abortion.
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Otiumwa
L. R. Wellstead
Ottumwa
H. C. Taylor
Taylor
Wellstead
Leona Reeves
Burglary Loot at Lone Rock Over $1,100
Burglars believed to be the same who struck eight Wo den and Klemine businesses robed the post office and J. M. Blanchard lumber yard early Saturday. They took 1000 dollars in stamps 100 dollars in cash bond forms and records. none of the mail was touched. A passerby found broken glass at the door and alerted police.
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I %Ck
Woden and Klemine
J. M. Blanchard
Soss
Governor Blue and Family Move to New Des Moines Home
Des Moines reports Gov. Robert D. Blue and his family will move today into a newly purchased residence at 65910 Shirver Ave. The governor expects to be settled by Christmas, marking their third move in Des Moines since taking office less than a year ago.
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Des Moines
Robert D. Blue
Shriver Ave
Blues
Escape Artist Is Back From California
Frank Grell Jr., 17, who escaped from the city jail here last summer and fled Hidora, Iowa, was returned from Riverside California to face larceny in the nighttime. He is accused of robbing a local grocery Oct 1 during one of his absences from Eldore school. Grell said he hitchhiked to California.
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Fort Dodge
Frank Grell, Jr
Iowa Boys’ Training School
Hidora
Riverside
Cal
Eldore
Grell
California
Defense Cross-Examines Parolee Douglas Christon in Iowa Case
In Fort Dodge Iowa on November 27 the defense pressed cross examination of Douglas Christon a Cedar Rapids training school parolee to test the veracity of his account. The UP dispatch notes the lengthy session aimed at corroborating or disputing his story.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Douglas Christon
Cedar Rapids
Still Fighting In Central Java
In central Java British forces pressed air and sea attacks while Indian troops battled assaults around Ambarawa where 8000 to 10000 civilians shelter in an internment camp. ARF planes bombed Indonesian positions at Semarang as the Sussex shelled Demok and Ungaran.
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Batavia
Java
Indones
Ambarawa
Indonesia
Netherlands
ARF
Semarang
Sussex
Demok
Ungaran
Will Gather Cans In Northwest Area
Ralph Minick announced a tin can collection plan for the town divided into four sections. The northwest area will be collected Wednesday morning with cans left in bags or boxes on the alley or curb for pickup.
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Ralph Minick
Washerington Street
Second Avenue
West Washington
North Second
Refresher Course for Funeral Directors in Mt Pleasant
The state board of embalmer examiners and the state health department will hold a refresher course for funeral directors and embalmers in Mt Pleasant on November 28 at 2 00 P M Invitations have gone to directors and embalmers from surrounding counties Loren Chancellor acting director of the vital statistics division and a social welfare department representative will discuss departmental functions Destor Walter Pool M D pathologist and director of mortuary science Wayne university Detroit will be the evening speaker
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State Board of Embalmer Examiners
State Department of Health
Mt. Pleasant
Loren Chancellor
Vital Statistics Division
Social Welfare Department
Destor Walter Pool
Department of Mortuary Science
Wayne University
Detroit
Witness Testimony From Klatt Murder Trial Continues
Ronald Miller recounts events 27 hours before death as Christon, key state witness in Carl Klatt murder case, testifies amid defense questions during morning session.
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Ronald Miller
Christon
Carl Klatt
Eldora
Charges Filed After Almesworth Highway Crash
Charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated filed against 24 year old Junior Birney. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace J. K. Bovee court, held for the grand jury, and released on $500 bond after his car side swiped Jane Bruty’s vehicle at Almesworth.
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Junior Birney
Court of Justice of the Peace
J. K. Bovee
Hield
Grand Jury
Almesworth
Jane Bruty
Y Club Budget Near Goal as Washington Drive Gathers
Report shows $5,535 pledged for the Y in Washington next year, nearing the $6,000 objective to sustain local work. Seven solicitors have not filed reports, and a push is on to contact remaining contributors. The drive closed in the third ward with John Gwen leading, while other wards await final reports.
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Washington
John Gwen
Dinner for Service Men Is Announced
The Men’s Brotherhood of the Methodist church hosts a monthly dinner for returned service men this week. Dr. Bar EE Harper of the University of Iowa School of Fine Arts will address the group on Traitor or Trustee Which. Reservations are requested by Wednesday noon for all interested men to attend at 6 30 p m with a short business session to follow.
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Men's Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Bar EE. Harper
School of Fine Arts
University of Iowa
Methodist Church
Harper
Nine thousand three hundred thirty five radio stations in the United States
A survey notes that there are 9,335 radio stations operating across the United States. The figure covers AM and FM outlets as part of national broadcasting statistics.
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United States
County Victory Loan sales reach 342640 50 total in county
County reports Victory Loan purchases through last week total 342640 50 from all issuing agencies except Brighton bank 44 percent of county quota. E bonds sales stand at 145 30 with 95 000 weekly sales including 37 000 in bonds. County ranks seventh in state per federal reserve data. canvass driven by Washington group yielding poor early results. Montgomery Ward and Company has allotted 50 000 for the county as part of a larger national bond program.
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Brighton Bank
G. I. Mace
County War Finance Committee
Mace
Iowa
Federal Reserve
Washington
Montgomery Ward and Company
Wheeler in Senate Attacks Russia Over War Role
Senator Burton K. Wheeler urged the United States to stop accusing Russia and to acknowledge liberation in Europe and Asia. He warned a UN military force bill could lead to atomic war and pressed for a genuine peace conference with or without Russia.
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Washington, D.C
Burton K. Wheeler
Dem
Mont
United States
Russia
Europe
Asia
Senate
Wheeler
United Nations Organization
United Nations
Change Time For Funeral at Wayland
Funeral times changed for Mrs. John Beese and Mrs. Shem Swartzendruber in Wayland Sugar Creek area. Beese services now at Stacey funeral home 9:30 AM Wednesday and 10:00 AM at Sugar Creek church with burial in Sugar Creek cemetery. Swartzendruber services set 1:20 PM Wednesday at the home and 2:00 PM at Sugar Creek church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
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Wayland
John Beese
Stacey
Sugar Creek Church
Sugar Creek
Shem Swartzendruber
Plan McVay Court Martial Ordered in Navy Action
Washington November 27. The navy announces a general court-martial has been ordered for Captain Charles E McVay III commander of the cruiser which was sunk last July. The action follows the July sinking and sets the trial date to be determined.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Charles E. McVay
County Faces E Bond Quota Pressure on Purchases
The county will not raise its E bond purchase record for individuals. If the county meets its quota, rank and file residents will be required to buy them.
Strikes Keep 517000 Workers Idle in Nationwide Wave
A United Press survey shows 517,000 workers idle due to strikes or shutdowns. Major disputes include GM wage issues amid a system-wide idle of 175,000 and a Montgomery Ward one week protest across 11 cities. Northwest lumber strike may end as 25 Tacoma locals accept a wage settlement. 18009 CIO glass workers stay away at Libby Owens Ford and Pitt Glass plants.
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United Press
CIO
United Auto Workers
General Motors
United States
Montgomery Ward and Company
CIO United
Northwest Lumber
Tacoma
Washington
A. F
CIO Glass
Libby-Owens-Ford
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Analysis of Church Survey Underway in Washington
The Washington Ministerial association reports a strong start to the community religious survey as volunteer workers canvass the area. Some homes were away or refused entry, but most residents showed courtesy. Analysis will wait until canvassing is largely complete with early data suggesting many families have church ties or split loyalties.
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Washington Ministerial Association
Washington
Communists Claim US Troops Wounded in Chinese Civil War
In Chungking a Chinese Communist press release accused Chiang Kai-Shek loyalists of preparing a 4.5 million man army. It asserted American personnel attached to nationalist battalions were wounded in the Yi Yuan battle about ten days earlier and alleged a 200 billion dollar next year budget plus seizure of Ming Seng steamship company vessels for military use.
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Chungking
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
Yi Yuan Xow
Minseng Steam Ship Company
Weather Shifts From Snow to Rain Then Snow
Yesterday temperatures moderated and snow and ice melted considerably. Evening brought light rain. Before morning the weather turned colder. Forenoon saw more rain, noon brought snow, and early afternoon still had snow flurries.
Soldiers at Fort Fran E Warren Wyoming Ready to Stay
About 250 of 500 soldiers at Fort Fran E Warren Wyoming meet the eight discharge points requirement yet plan to remain in the Army.
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Fort Fran E
Warren
Wyo
Church Survey Drive Sees Cooperative Community Effort
Dr. Fred Miller of the Methodist church heads a survey canvass across several churches. Ministers oversee area surveys with cards returned to church ministers. The committee urges rapid completion and public release of findings to inform Washington citizens.
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Fred Miller
Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Hull defends prewar policy against Pearl Harbor critics
Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull, 74, denying charges from an army board about the Pearl Harbor disaster, tells House and Senate investigators his no‑war pledge kept the peace. He says critics misstate the November 26 1941 principles and insists he acted to avoid war.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Peark Harbor
Cordell Hull
Hull
House
Senate
Army Board
Pearl Harbor
Rotary Clubs Center On Work for Boys
A report from over thirty Rotary clubs on major activities was presented to the local Rotary by Hugh H. McCleery. The summary emphasizes Boys work as a top Rotary focus and notes Lt. Col. William A. Boice's remarks on Philippines conditions and independence sentiment. The next meeting will be at the high school with Supt. M. M. Schell leading, and Rotarians will attend a Kalona meeting to organize a new club.
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Hugh H. McCleery
William A. Boice
Pacific
Philippines
Manila
United States
Rotary Club
Supt. M. M. Schell
Kalona
Orlando Quits Italian Politics
Rome Italy Nov 27 UP Mr Emmanuel Orlando Italy war leader withdrew from the political crisis saying he would not accept the premiership in a new coalition government He informed Crown Prince Humbert he would refuse the post if offered publicly after meetings with party leaders showed strong left wing opposition and disappointment
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Rome
Italy
Emmanuel Orlando
Orlando
Crown Prince
Humbert
Wyoming road programs face engineer shortage postwar
Cheyenne reports Wyoming's highway department cannot secure enough engineers to finish surveys and office work on postwar road projects. The manpower snag threatens completion of planned state programs.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Highway Department
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