Republicans to Continue Fight To Lower Taxes
Republicans push tax relief from the lowest to the top bracket as a major plank in the Truman special session plan to ease the cost of living. Taft cites high taxes as a key cause of price problems and urges Congress to act ahead of the session starting November 14.
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Washington
Congressional Rapublicans
Truman
Congress
GOP
Mr. Truman
Europe
Robert A. Taft
R. O
Cleveland
Taft
Congressional Joint Economic Report Committee
Herve
District music tryouts prompt Keokuk meeting plans
Members of the Southeastern Low Bandmasters Association held a dinner meeting at Washington High School on Saturday in connection with district music tryouts. During the business session plans were discussed for a future meeting in Keokuk in December.
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Southeastern Low Bandmasters Association
Washington High School
Keokuk
Sad Sack Snack Shack gains roadside fame near Chatham
A roadside lunchroom between Chatham and Orleans, known locally as the Sad Sack Snack Shack, has drawn attention in the area for its distinctive nickname and rustic roadside appeal.
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Chatham
Mass
Orleans
Hope for Rain to Aid Fire Fighters
New Englanders await rain or winds that could re kindle fires as forest fires in the region remain a threat. Kansas Oklahoma and Texas also seek rain to save crops with relief needed within two weeks. The Weather Bureau warns little rain in two days and fire danger could rise again with high winds. The fire toll stands at 20 lives and $40,000,000 in damage amid ongoing control efforts.
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United Press
New
Weather Bureau
Boys May Register For Cub Scouting In Local YMCA
The first Cub Scout pack meeting is set for Wednesday November 12 at the YMCA. Den mothers and a four member committee will organize gray clubs at Lincoln and Stewart schools for fourth to sixth graders with no membership fee and optional dues for program events.
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Y.M.C.A
Methodist
George R. Grass
Washington Ministerial Association
Donald Orr
Roy A. Fields
Joseph A. Cochran
G. M. Humble
Ethel Mae Roach
Harold W. Jarvis
Dean
Bee
Scouts of America
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Fred Kk. Miller
Paul K. Wells
First Baptist Church
Thomas C. Polk
YMCA
Lincoln
Stewart
Lincoln School
God
Weather Bureau forecasts rain to save winter wheat
Washington officials estimate 15 000 000 acres planted for winter wheat while normal acreage is 3 000 000. If rain does not come in two weeks, crop losses would be serious. I R Tannehill of the Weather Bureau says dry spells often last two years as do periods of heavy rain.
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Washington
I. R. Tannehill
U. S. Weather Bureau
De Gaulle Calls for Immediate Elections After Municipal Runoff
Gen. Charles De Gaulle accuses the coalition government of illegitimate power and urges dissolution of the national assembly followed by new elections. He denounces communists as separatists and warns France faces ruin from anarchy, while municipal runoff results show Socialists ahead in key areas.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
National Assembly
de Gaulle
France
Tle
Contempt Charged At Film Probe Hearings
Washington reporters describe House investigators charging John Howard Lawson with contempt during the Hollywood inquiry. Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, testified that Hollywood hosts a small communist presence while warning against mob suspicion and urging proof before labeling people as communists. Lawson, read as a communist party board member, was removed from the stand amid a clash with Capitol Police as the hearings continued.
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Washington
Flin Land Reds Today
Congress
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Motion Picture Association of America
House
American Activities Committee
Hollywood
John Howard Lawson
Lawson
Louis J. Russell
Communist Party Board
Rush Troops to Scene of Rioting in Kashmir
NEW DELHI Oct 27 UP reports say Hindu India rushed airborne troops to Kashmir capital to fend off a peasant and tribal uprising amid rising tensions with Pakistan. A plebiscite appears possible but only after order is restored.
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India
Kashmir
Afghanistan
Junagahh
Pakistan
Stanton Farmer Dies in Auto Accident West of Red Oak
Levon V. Olson a 37 year old Stanton county farmer died in a solo car crash on a highway west of Red Oak Iowa. Olson suffered fatal injuries when his vehicle veered off the road and overturned according to Montgomery county dispatch. This marked the county’s first traffic fatality since April 1946.
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Red Oak
Montgomery County
Levon V. Olson
Stanton
Here
Olson
Runoff Impact on Voter Share From 40 Percent
The sentence notes that in the runoff the outcome could substantially alter the roughly forty percent share of the total vote that he had secured earlier. It highlights the potential shift in support and electoral dynamics without specifying names or locations.
Mollie Therion Taken By Death
Mrs Mollie Therion 63 of L215 North Second avenue died suddenly after a normal day Saturday found dead Sunday morning Funeral services will be held at the Jones funeral home at 3 o’clock Tuesday with Thomas C Polk in charge Interment in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born September 39 1887 at Pleasant Hill daughter of John and Rosetta Putman She moved from Pleasant Hill to Texas in 1919 then to Washington and lived in Washington county most of her life Survivors include daughter Mildred son John Therion and two grandchildren with two brothers William and Jake Putman
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Mrs. Therion
Pleasant Hill
John
Rosetta Whitsel Putman
Arthur Therion
Washington
Texas
Washington County
Pleasant Wik Christian Church
Mildred
John Therion
Willian Putman
Jake Putman
Ottumwa
New York
America
Joseph V. Connolly
Central Park
Pier 61
21St St. Manhattan
Death of Frank Starnator in Ainsworth
Frank Starnator 77 of Ainsworth died at 7 45 PM Saturday at Washington county hospital after a year of declining health and a three day illness He was born Sept 1870 in Richland county Illinois and trained as a cabinet maker in Olnex NL He is survived by three sisters Effie Jolly Ainsworth Viola Parrish Argenta Ill and Mae Murphy Olney Illinois Interment will be at the Ainsworth Cemetery at 1 30 PM Tuesday in Jones funeral home
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Frank Starnator
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral Home
Ainsworth Cemetery
Mr. Starnator
Richland County
Illinois
Alexander and
Hannan Youngling Starnator
Olnex
Ainsworth
Effie Jolly
Viola Parrish
Argenta
Ill
Mae Murphy
Olney
Driver Olson Dies After Vehicle Rolls Down Bank
Authorities report Olson apparently fell asleep at the wheel and control and rolled his vehicle down an embankment. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Olson
Mayor Fines Two in City Penalty Case
Two men were fined in a city penalty case. Officials did not release the exact amounts or charges, but the action reflects enforcement of municipal rules. Local authorities underscored the outcome as part of ongoing compliance efforts.
Burman to Describe Missionary Work in Montana
The Rev. Mervin O. Burman, now with Montana Baptist Fellowship, will present colored slide lectures on his missionary work in Montana. A former state pastor, he will speak at Calvary Baptist Church Jefferson and Se second avenue on Wednesday Oct 29 at 730 PM. Public invitation extended.
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Mervin O. Burman
Montana
Our State
Montana Baptist Fellowship
Calvary Baptist Church
Jefferson and
Se. Seer Ond Avenue
Three Washington War Dead Returned
Three Washington youths are among 60 Iowa servicemen listed as returned to the United States aboard an army transport. Pvt Richard Bear S/Sgt Joseph Dougall Jr and Capt Robert Shannon will be sent to a Chicago distribution center for next of kin to claim.
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Lowa
United States
Washington
Richard Vv, Bear
Clayton E. Bear
Joseph ‘’. Dougall, Jr
Joseph T. Dougall
Robert H. Shannon
R. E B. Shannon
Chicago
Carnival Planned At Richland School
The Richland public school holds a carnival on Tuesday evening October 28 with a 7 30 program featuring all grades. After the program a sound moving picture an athletic show a dart game a country store a cake walk a King and Queen contest and a Snack Shack will follow. Proceeds go to the activities fund for a school band uniform fund.
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Richland Public School
Court actions take place before Mayor Mace
In court this morning Glen Van Auken paid 30 dollars and costs for intoxication while Eugene A. Wead was assessed 15 dollars and costs for speeding.
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Lhe Court
G. E. Mace
Glen van Auken
Eugene A. Wead
Believe 44 Dead In Plane Crash
A Swedish airlines DC-4 crashed near Mt Hymettus outside Athens after failing to land in bad weather. Reports say about 40 to 44 people were aboard and all died. Greek gendarmes reached the wreckage and confirmed fatalities. origin was Istanbul with Hassani airport as destination.
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Athens
Mt. Hymettus
Hassani
Istanbul
Koropi
Nck
Sai
Start Search for Missing Airplane
Search planes comb the Admiralty Islands area south of Juneau Alaska for the Pan American DC-4 missing with 18 aboard. Residents reported hearing thunder-like sounds 30 minutes before the scheduled Juneau arrival from Seattle as coast guard planes search the stormy southeastern Alaska coast for traces of the four engined transport.
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Juneau
Alaska
Admiralty Islinois
Here
Pan American Airways
Douglas
Seattle
Edward P. Chester, Jr
Juneau Coast Guard
Alaskan
Loras College dedicates chapel in memory of navy chaplain
In Dubuque Iowa on October 27 the Chapel of Christ at Loras College was dedicated in a solemn pontifical high mass. The ceremony featured Most Rev Edward A Fitzgerald auxiliary bishop of Dubuque and Samuel Cardinal Stritch delivering the dedicatory sermon.
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Dubuque
Loras College
Edward A. Fitzgerald
Samuel Cardinal Stritch
Jin
Navy
Aloy
UN General Assembly Approves Universal Propaganda Curb
UN seven nation political committee unanimously approves a condemnation of propaganda likely to incite war. The vote ignores Russia’s plan to criminalize warmongerers and presses for restraint on press restrictions. The move aligns with a broader push to curb bellicose material worldwide as the US joins the majority.
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N. Y
United Nations General Assembly
Russia
United States
United Nations
Greece
Turkey
UN Assembly
UN Security Council
Little Assembly
U. S
Name Two Students To All State Band
Over 400 southeastern Iowa high school students auditioned in Washington to select band and orchestra members for the all state group in Des Moines in January. Washington High supplied two hopefuls with Andy Hayter and Dan Holland earning spots, plus other contestants Ruth Miller and Marv Stevens.
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Iowa
Washington
Des Moines
Andy Hayter
Dan Holland
Ruth Miller
Marv Stevens
Smater
Allstate Chorus
Marilyn Cridwell
Ariene Knupp
Barbara Dare
Joan Campbell
Ted Stewart
William Wessier
Ray Watson
Ronnie Baker
Convocation in St Lucas Features Nimitz and Stritch
A large convocation in St Lucas Iowa Saturday night featured Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Cardinal Stritch as principal speakers. The event preceded the opening of the school volume, with attendees noting the strong address by the two leaders.
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Cius Sehmidt
St. Lucas, Ia
Vlumneus
Fleet
Chester W. Nimitz
Cardinal Stritch
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Los Angeles
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