Ramadier Resigns as Cabinet Faces Political Crisis in France
Paris reports the socialist premier Paul Ramadier resigns as communist led unions push for a 50 percent wage rise and De Gaulle gains momentum after Sunday municipal elections. An emergency session is set for next Tuesday to seek a confidence vote. The crisis follows the collapse of the coalition cabinet and rising support for De Gaulle's rally.
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Paris
Paul Ramadier
Charles de Gaulle
France
Ramadier
de Gaulle
National Assembly
General Confederation of Labor
le Gaulle
Rally of
Council of Ministers
Vincent Auriol
Sunany
Marines to Receive Charter in Washington Meeting
The Washington chapter of the Marine Corps League will receive its official charter Monday evening October 27 in the American Legion rooms at city hall. The Harry Barker chapter will be named in honor of the late Marine Harry Barker killed in action at Yuam. Edward Barker of Chicago will attend. Captain Jack R. Munday will present the charter and officers will be installed.
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Washington
Marine Corps League
American Legion
City Hall
Harry Barker
Yuam
C. S. Marine Corps
Des Moines
Melcher Man Kills Ex Wife Then Commits Suicide
In Melcher Illinois Oct 22 Cleo Wright about 46 shot and killed his divorced wife Margaret 87 then died by his own action officials said tonight The couple had been divorced since last summer Wright went to his estranged wife's home on the outskirts of Melcher late last night She opened the door and he opened fire with a 1 gauge shotgun while their daughter watched
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Melcher
Cleo Wright
Margaret
Marion County
Wright
Double Shooting Follows Family Quarrel in Muscatine
In Muscatine Iowa police report a double shooting last night in which Walter Johnson about 41 shot his former sister in law Gladys Hand in the yard and then shot himself in the neck nearby. Chief Mark Taylor said the killings appear to stem from a family feud and note Johnson recently obtained a divorce from his wife, Gladys Hand’s sister.
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Mark Taylor
Walter Johnson
Gladys Hand
Taylor
Johnson
Hand
God’s Portion Sale At Clay Church Raises Funds
The God’s Portion sale at Clay Church drew a large crowd Monday afternoon, raising nearly 1250 dollars from donated items by Clay residents and merchants of Brighton Richland Rubio and Washington. Items ranged from shoe polish and coal to purebred boars and gifts. A cake baked by Mrs Minnie Waterman and decorated by Mrs Edith Fink brought over 107 dollars, with pieces selling at auction for up to 20 dollars. Auctioneer J W Hendrickson of Richland donated his services.
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Brighton
Richland
Rubio
Washington
Minnie Waterman
Edith Fink
Clay Church
J. W. Hendrickson
Cay
Tragic Murder Suicide Ends Family Strife
Police said Wright killed his wife and then shot himself after years of living apart from his spouse. The couple leaves three children aged 9 to 13.
Taft to Launch Campaign With Declared Nomination Plan
Senator Robert A. Taft prepares for a formal campaign kickoff after expected Friday announcement. A growing campaign office suite near the Capitol and a staff led by William McAdams signal a transition to a full roped campaign. Taft will notify the Ohio Republican Committee of consent to a pledged delegate slate for the Ohio primary as required by state law.
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Taft
Capitol
Tatt
William McAdams
Bio Republican Committee
Ohio
Homecoming Week Activities At Washington High
Washington High School kicks off Homecoming week with a queen election on Tuesday and a Friday program starting at 1 PM featuring a forensic club play, junior class pep meeting, parade, and floats. The night ends with a dance after the football game against Fort Madison at 8 PM and a halftime queen presentation.
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Washington High School
Central Park
Case Field
Washington Demons
Fort Madison
Lincoln Gym
Automatic flight recorder detects early pilot danger signs
An automatic flight recorder has been perfected to detect potential dangerous airplane or pilot tendencies before they lead to accidents, enabling preventative action.
Romulo urges UN action to end Indonesian war
Philippine delegate Romulo accused the UN security council of bias toward the Dutch in Indonesia and urged the military staff committee to draft a truce. He criticized the Batavia consuls for calling Dutch operations a police action and pressed for a council-led halt to civil warfare in the Dutch Indies.
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Romulo
United Nations Security Council
Dutch Indies
Security Council
Council
Russia
UN General Assembly
United States
Indonesia
Warren R. Austin
Austin
Batavia Reiain
Supt Erbe Addresses Y's Men's Club On Driver Training
The Washington Y's Men’s Club heard Supt. Erbe discuss a newly organized driver training course. He outlined aims and the classroom plus practical instruction to reduce highway deaths. The club voted to invite Bill Davidson, a visitor from Iowa, as a guest speaker in December.
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Washington Y's Men's Club
Erbe
Bill Davidson
Iowa
Europe
Bob Day
YY. Mice. A
Argentina Hints At Breaking Ties With Russia
Buenos Aires papers suggest Argentina may follow Brazil and Chile in severing relations with Russia, marking the first public indication of possible diplomatic rift.
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Argentina
Russia
Buenos Aires
Brazil
Chile
Milton Wollrab Taken by Death
Milton Wollrab prominent farmer and Riverside resident died at his farm home five miles south of Riverside. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside with Rev M O McKenzie officiating. Born June 15 1877 Richland Iowa survived by wife Matilda Har ry Donald Verlie Lillian and eleven grandchildren. Interment Riverside cemetery.
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Riverside
Trinity Methodist Church
M. O. McKenzie
Mr. Wollrab
Richland
Iowa
Frank
Frances Wollrab
Washington
Matilda Malichky Chalupa
Wilbur Chalupa
Harry
Donald
Verlie
Don Bakehouse Leads National Oratorical Contest Win
Donald Bakehouse 17 of Owatonne Minnesota won the national oratorical contest on Farm Family Partnerships. He advanced from district state regional to national stages in Waterloo Iowa and Kansas City earning $259 prize plus travel, with $100 and a gold watch at the state level.
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Washington
Donald Bakehouse
Roy Bakehouse
Owatonne
Minnesota
Jane Logan
Lem Logan
South Avenue
Kansas City
Donauld
University of Minnesota
Waterloo
Iowa
Peron and Hertzog to Meet Amid Presidential Train Trek
The Rio de Janeiro and Santiago papers highlight a presidential train heading north toward the Bolivian frontier. Juan D. Peron travels with Foreign Minister Bramuglia to meet Enrique Hertzog of Bolivia tomorrow. Argentina expects no action until their return.
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la Hora
Rio de Janeiro
Santiago
Juan D. Peron
Enrique Hertzog
Boivia
Juan A. Bramuglia
Peron
Argentina
Students Receive Word From Holland
A letter from T Beenedaal of Dooran Holland arrived at Washington high school juniors thanking them for food and clothing sent last spring. The Beenandaal family was one of three adopted by World History classes, with supplies collected from WHO Des Moines. No word yet from the other Holland family or the Greece family.
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T. Beenedaal
Dooran
Holland
Washington High School
Beenandaal Fammily
WHO
Des Moines
Greece
Legionnaires Plan Armistice Banquet and Office Changes
Ameri can Legion members discussed the Armistice day banquet and sought an outstanding speaker with Gold Star mothers and Auxiliary members attending. The executive committee named Max Donaldson as first vice commander and M L Brown to the executive committee after both moved to Illinois.
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American Legion
Gold Star
Legionnaires
Legion Executive Committee
Max Donaldson
Max Schlatter
M. L. Brown
Boyd White
Ilinois
Wendell Baker
Wayne Chamberlin
Duane Griggs
Marion Rapp
Post
Charles A. Snyder
Washington National Guard
Hotle
Legonnaires
Howard P. Miller
S. W. Easter
Athletic Committee
Bob Feller
Junior Legion
Golia Miller
Woman fined for starting open fire in city district
Mrs. O. C. Foriash was fined $15 and costs in city police court for starting an open fire in the business district fire zone. Mayor G. E. Mace noted the fine reinforces a city ordinance banning burning trash or any open flame in the area.
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O. C. Foriash
Business District
G. E. Mace
Music Students Gather for All State Auditions in Iowa
More than 400 high school musicians converge in Washington and four other Iowa centers for pre conference rehearsals and auditions to determine the all state band orchestra and chorus participants. Judges from Des Moines Waterloo and others oversee vocal and instrumental entries with finals set for Des Moines in January.
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Washington
Des Moines
Supt
W. A. Erbe
Melvin Hill
Wendell Rider
Storm Lake
Waterloo West
Boone
Creston
Erbe
Mayme Lyon
Frank Piersol
Waterloo
L. E. Waters
Allstate
Marilyn Caldwell
Arlene Knupp
Barbara Dare
Joan Campbell
Ted Sewart
William Wessler
Rey Watson
Ronnie Baker
Iowa Music Conference
Iowa High School Music Association
Iowa Music Education Association
More Enlistments Sought By Troop
Capt. Charles Snyder of Troop A 113th Cavalry invites young men from 17 upward to enlist at the armory this week Wednesday Thursday or Friday evenings. Local representatives will assist with inquiries and enlistment papers to reach full troop strength.
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Charles Snyder
113Th Cavalry
Fire zone extends around business district one block from square
A fire zone description covers the business district extending one block off the square on all sides. The measure frames safety buffer around commerce areas and public buildings within the central area.
Taylor Reveals Complete Files on Reds in Hollywood Hearings
Actor Robert Taylor testified at hearings that Hollywood shows extensive communist activity. He recalled resisting Song of Russia as propaganda and said the committee has complete records on at least 79 individuals and will place material in the record.
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Washington
Film Colony
Hollywood
Sam Wood
Extreme Left
Vail
McDowell
Robert Taylor
Taylor
Lowell Mellett
Roosevelt
MelDett
M-G-M
James K. McGuinness
Thomas
New York
Air Force
Mild Epidemic of Measles in Schools
Measles cases appear in city schools with susceptible children at risk. County Health Unit notes 1943 had 433 cases and warns of spread among younger children. Physicians favor serum after exposure for under threes and aim for mild illness to build lasting immunity. Schools tighten precautions.
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County Health Unit
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