Dismissal Of Charges Is Refused In Coal Strike Case
Federal Judge T. Alan Goldsborough denies defense motion to dismiss contempt charges against John K. Lewis and United Mine Workers. He rejects Norris LaGuardia Act challenge and declines an advisory jury. Trial proceeds with testimony from navy Captain N. H. Collisson as evidence begins.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John K. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
UFL
Goldsborough
UMW
Federal District Court
John L. Lewis
Navy
N. H. Collisson
U. S
Joseph L. Padway
UMW Union
International
Fine Animals Fill Livestock Pens
In Chicago 10,600 prize cattle horses sheep and swine fill pens at the international livestock exposition. The eight day event offers more than 100000 in cash prizes trophies and ribbons. Some 10460 pedigreed animals from 41 states and Canada entered, with 14 of 29 classes exceeding 1941 wartime totals.
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Chicago
States
Canada
Four County Candidacies File Expense Affidavits
Only four candidates for county offices in the November 5 election have filed affidavits of expenses. They must file by December 5, thirty days after the vote. Sheriff H. M. Putnam spent 12.10 dollars on a county Republican committee contribution and a newspaper ad. Ned Morrow reported 21.90 dollars including committee contribution and ads. Dr. W. S. Kyle had no expenses. Fred E. Bourgeois filed 15.20 dollars for county newspaper ads.
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H. M. Putnam
County Central Republican Committee
Ned Morrow
W. S. Kyle
Fred EE. Bourgeois
Albia Man Killed in Auto Collision
Funeral services were being arranged today for Ernest McComb 64 Albia who was killed in a head on auto collision here Wednesday night. Three other persons including Ernest McComb Jr his wife and William Johnston Albia driver of the other car were seriously.
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Albia
Iowa
Ernest McComb
Headon
Ernest McComb, Jr
William Johnston
Pranked abstract at Los Angeles art show exposed
Jim Moras built a phoney abstract titled Narcinji Moran and painted it with nail polish and chalk to expose what he calls phony modern art. The piece depicting fish and a partial torso fooled the LA Art Association judges and is now being offered for sale at 1000 dollars. Moras claims the stunt tests the value of long haired art and modern trends.
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Hollywood
Los Angeles Art Association
Jim Moras
Moran
Narcinji
Auto License Plates Delayed But Sale Set For Dec 2
County Treasurer W E Howell reports 1947 license plates not yet arrived due to material shortages at the Anamosa prison. Plates will go on sale Monday December 2 with certificates issued to purchasers and plates issued when shipment arrives. Only one plate this year. two plates were not available in wartime.
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W. E. Howell
Howell
Anamosa
Washington County
Rural county road crash claims seventh fatality of year
A highway accident in Monroe County resulted in another fatality, marking the seventh death on area roads this year. The report notes the incident occurred on a county route with no further details provided.
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McComb
Monroe County
Wisconsin Bank Robbed of Four Thousand Dollars
Two men wearing yellow masks robbed a Wisconsin bank in Edgar at about 9 am, taking more than 4000 dollars from cashier William Seii while two female employees hid on the floor. The bandits fled in a ten and a half ton truck, then possibly swapped to a faster car and headed west out of Marathon county. Sheriff Joseph Andrewski alerted authorities.
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Marathon County
William C. Seii
Joseph Andrewski
Roy Sickles Dies At Mediapolis
Ro Sickles 62 of Mediapolis was found dead in bed this morning. He leaves a wife two sons and one daughter. Funeral services will be held in Mediapolis on Sunday afternoon.
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Will Sickles
Frank Keppart
Washington
Ro; Sickles
Mediapolis
Giuin
Sickles
Frank
Jennie Sickles
Washington County
Russia calls for outlawing atomic warfare amid disarmament push
Russia charged that U S possession of the atom bomb endangered them by a thin thread and urged outlawing atomic warfare as the first step in general disarmament. The United States said that outstanding issues between Russia and other allies must be settled before disarmament and outlawing the atom bomb.
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Lake Success
United States
Russia
Russia maintains veto rights on UN disarmament actions
In Lake Success Russia affirmed it will keep the veto on any United Nations measure for world disarmament or enforcement. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky told the UN Security Committee that unanimity remains unchanged. He rejected Britain’s Hartley Shawcross’ query and defended the principle of equal powers.
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Lake Success
S Navy
Russia
United Nations
Andrei A. Vishinsk
United Nations Political and Security Committee
Britain
Hartley Shawcross
Vishinsky
Shawcross
Calhoun Quotation on Liberty and Victory in Colonies
A historic quote attributed to John C. Calhoun extols colonial perseverance and liberty under God, describing their triumphant stance in the contested era. The wording reflects 19th century political rhetoric.
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John C. Calhoun
Only $1,450 County Taxes Are Unpaid
The Washington county tax office reports total tax levy of 934 408.15 with collections at 9138 950.47 plus 6 178.25 interest, pushing receipts beyond 100 percent to 939 128.72. The delinquent tax list is short and a sale will be held next Monday at the county treasurer's office with few properties and small unpaid items expected.
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Washington County
Health Association To Elect Officers December Meeting
Washington County Health Improvement association schedules a special Monday session at the Farm Bureau office. Officers and two directors will be elected for the coming year, followed by a 2:30 p.m. briefing on Blue Cross benefits by A J Steingraber. The December 2015 enrollment window allows families not currently insured to join.
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Farm Bureau
Washington County
Blue Cross
A. J. Steingraber
Henry Berger - Lime
Annual Y Drive Seeks Boost After Thanksgiving Slowdown
The Washington M. C. A. annual fundraising drive opened Wednesday but slowed by Thanksgiving, with committee chair Theodore B. Brown and members Dave Elder C. R. Wilson and Ralph Bauer leading a larger, more comprehensive effort. The goal is about $12,000 to cover higher next year costs and expanded programs in boys work and physical activities, with personal home calls to every family and renewed appeals to sustaining members.
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Nual
Washington ¥. M. C. A
Theodore B. Brown
Dave Elder
C. R. Wilson
Ralph Bauer
Pension Increases for Aged In State Welfare Grants
The Iowa state welfare board announced a 25 percent food assistance increase for 48 000 old age assistance recipients. Effective Feb 1, the average boost is about $3, lifting the typical grant from roughly $25 to a higher total. Federal funds will cover most of the estimated $150 000 cost.
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Diks Movies
State Welfare Board
Squire Automobile Damaged in Wreck
Everette Squire drove a car that overturned four miles south of Kareena after skidding at an intersection. Damage was about 100 dollars. In a second incident on highway 92 east of Washington Elizabeth Dawson said her car was damaged about 75 dollars in a collision with a bus. occupants were shaken but unharmed.
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Everette Squire
Kareena
Elizabeth Dawson
Sheriff's Office
Highway 92
Washington
Damace
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