Iowa Sets Quotas for Sixth War Loan Campaign
Des Moines Iowa War Finance committee executive manager W L Clark announced Iowa's sixth war loan quota totals 178 million dollars. Individual sales including the JG bond quota 106 million dollars, K bond quota 61 million dollars, with 52 million dollars for corporations and 20 million dollars for insurance. The KE bond goal drops 13 million dollars from the fifth campaign oversubscribed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. L. Clark
Iowa War Finance Committee
Clark
Eight Thousand Workers Needed in Iowa Essential Plants
Iowa plants vital to the war effort are 8,000 workers short. War manpower director George L. Taskell reported shortages across seven cities, with about 75 percent of demand for men. Plants lacked 1,841 workers to fill production lines and face delays in issuing materials and equipment.
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Des Moines
Jow
George L Taskell
Monnay
Haskell
Noust
Iowa
Pheasant Hunters Beat Farmer Near Kammetspurg
Des Moines police reported six pheasant hunters from Polk county beat a farmer near Kammetspurg after a Monday night encounter. An unnamed hunter struck the farmer with a shotgun stock and another fired a shot, injuring his lower legs. police withheld the license numbers.
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Des Moines
B. F Montgomery
Eammetsburg
Polk County
Kammetspurg
Sherif
Kellogg Auto Mechanic Killed by Train Near Kellogg
NenTON J. Russe (Ross) Callison age 40 Kellogg auto and tractor mechanic was killed when struck by a westbound Rock Island train while walking along the track a quarter mile west of Kellogg Coroner Ralph V. Toland said Callison is survived by his widow and five children.
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Nenton—J. Russe
Ross) Callison
Kellogg Auto and Tractor
Rock Island
Kelloge
Ralph V. Toland
Callison
Young playmate shot during Cowboy game in Patterson home
Dwight Smith eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Russell Smith was killed when Frank Patterson eight shot him in the ball with a revolver while they were playing Cowboys after school in the Patterson home. Dwight leaves two brothers aged six and one.
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Pisgah
Dwight Smith
Russell Smith
Frank Patterson
Patterson
Dwight
Concessionaire Tests OPA Charge Over 15 Cent Cokes
William Chase, concessionaire at Drake University Stadium, faced a $25 claim by the ration board No 3 for selling 15 cent cokes. Board members found no willful or intentional violation of the historic 10 cent stadium charge. The OPA noted complaints were made public before remaining games at the stadium.
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DES Moines
William Chase
Drake University Stadium
Ration Board No. 3
Chase
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Drake Bible College Building Fund Reaches 35295
Pledges totaling 35395 toward a 300000 building and endowment fund for the Drake University Bible college were announced by Rev Loren KE Lair assistant professor of ministerial counseling. The donations support a 10 year 10 million dollar campus development plan shared at the Iowa state convention of the Disciples of Christ at the University Church of Christ. The fund will be split evenly between construction and endowment.
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Drake
Des Moines
Bible College At
Drake University
Loren KE. Lair
Iowa
The
Disciples of Christ At the
University Church of Christ
Dewey to Deliver Radio Address Tonight from Buffalo
Governor Thomas E Dewey will speak at eight oclock in Buffalo New York with NBC to carry the address. He is also scheduled to speak in Boston Wednesday night with NBC and Mutual networks at 830. Thursday Bricker will broadcast on Columbia at 830.
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Thomas
Dewey
Buffalo
N.Y
NBC
Boston
Mutual
John W. Bricker
Columbia
State Guard Holds Drill In Ainsworth
The headquarters company of the first battalion first regiment Iowa State Guard held its weekly drill on Ainsworth main street responding to an invitation from the town. Thirty-six members attended and two local officers expressed appreciation for the welcome. The unit enrolls 52 and seeks a few recruits to reach 60.
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Ainsworth
First Batallion
First Regiment
Iowa State Guard
George Baker
Rodney Kephart
Ed Chabal
C Company
Milkweed Pods Collected for War Material Drive
Children from Washington county rural schools collected milkweed pods and delivered them to the Mace garage this week for shipment to make war materials. First deliveries were made last Saturday and pods may be brought in any afternoon this week or anytime Saturday.
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Washington County
Mace
Campus chapel tower to glow at night
Mr Lair announced a new campus building centered on the heart of the campus. A 90 foot chapel tower will be lit at night enhancing the landmark.
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Lair
New Offensive Opened by Reds
The Red Army opened a new front along the Narew River below East Prussia and broke through German lines at two points. Berlin reports indicate intensified Soviet pressure in the Leipaja area as Russians push to weaken German defenses before Junkers territory while preparing a broader assault from south and northeast near Insterburg. The heaviest activity focused on Pojutsk 35 miles north of Warsaw, with the Russians reputedly breaking through at two points before counterblows.
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London
wNat
Red Army
Narew River
East Prussia
Berlin
Leipaja
Junkers
Insterburg
Poe- Jutsk
Narew
Warsaw
Thursday Swimming Classes Called Off
The Y announced that mixed swimming at the Y pool Thursday evenings will be discontinued for a few weeks due to low attendance. Other time conflicts have reduced interest recently, prompting the pause.
Simpson Reports on War Experiences
Pfc Merle Simpson gave a Rotary noon report describing service in the European theater including Ireland England Africa and Italy. He recounted campaigns at Tunis Cassino and the Italian push plus sights such as Vesuvius the leaning tower of Pisa and his flight home. Lt W A Erbe former Rotary president spoke briefly of training in Florida and a Gulfport transfer.
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Pfc
Merle Simpso
Rotary Club
Merle
Theuropean
Ireland
England
Africa
Italy
Vesuvius
Cassino
Rome
Pisa
Iowa
J.g
W. A. Erbe
Rotary
Florida
Gulfport
Mississippi
Furthe
End of Fighting Near Holland Front Rivals Break
Allied forces push toward the Maas and barrier islands as German units retreat across the river. British and Canadian troops reach positions near Tilburg Capelle and Raamse Bank while Beveland and Walcheren withdrawals open routes toward Antwerp. Pursuers gain ground along coastal fronts with roads and sea lanes under pressure.
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Supreme
AEF
Paris
Qet
Holland
Maas
Tilburg
CAP Cadets Meeting Moved to Tuesday Evening
The Civil Air Patrol Cadets regular meeting scheduled for this evening will not be held. It is planned to hold the meeting next Tuesday evening.
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Civil Air Patrol
Bombers breach Mitteleland canal near Minden
London dispatch states American heavy bombers mounted a precision raid last Thursday and breached the Mitteleland canal at the Weser crossing in Minden, cutting the Reich’s only east west waterway. The attack was described as one of the war’s greatest bombing efforts.
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London
UPA
Mitteland Canal
Germany
Reich
Weser River
Minden
Hanhover
No Registration Is Needed For Election
Local agitation over registration for the November 7 election prompts questions at political headquarters. The article notes no registration is required and never has been in Washington for many years. It explains a qualified voter may cast a ballot regardless of primary participation.
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Washington
Leyte
U. S. Army Signal Corps
International
County war fund drive nears twenty thousand total
The national war fund in Washington county reports 18644 in today’s totals, with 18,714 county wide and seven rural districts still to report. Lime Creek and Brighton townships contributed large sums, while Uniondale Round Grove and Highland districts led in over target quotas. Donations continue as two town solicitors remain to file reports.
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Oregon Township
Grace Stone
Sam Stephens
Ainsworth
Oregon
National War Fund
Washington County
B. C. Foster
Lime Creek Township
Brighton Township
Highland Township
I. C. Steele
Uniondale
Highland
Percy Skubal
Round Grove
Washington
Martin Makes Talks In County Monday
Congressman Tom Martin spoke in Wellman after a Maplecreed turkey plant dinner at Gobble Inn attended by over 100. Dr. D. Miller chaired the program as Martin defended his House record and attacked the PAC and CIA as unqualified to aid Iowa farmers once in national power. On Monday afternoon he addressed a Republican women’s group at the party headquarters.
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Tom Martin
Wellman
Gobble Inn
D. Miller
Republican Women Hear Tom Martin at County Club
Congressman Thomas E Martin addressed the County Women's Republican club at Republican headquarters. Mrs William Beggs presided, with remarks on organizational work. Martin discussed farm issues, hog market access problems, and freeing farm machinery to Iowa farmers.
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Thomas E. Martin
Ionalty
Republican Club
Republican
William Beggs
C. Weldin
Anna Dawson
Martin
Lowa
Funeral services for Paul K Brock Thursday
Funeral services for Paul K Brock who died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. The services are at L A Jones funeral home with Rev Alfred Trenerry of the Baptist church presiding. Burial will be at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Paul Brock
L. A. Jones
Alfred Trenerry
The
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Court House Lobby Desk Update
At the headquarters desk in the court house lobby officials recorded public inquiries and visitor registrations as part of daily operations. The note references standard intake procedures and orderly processing within the building’s front area.
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Court House
Final Appeal for National War Fund Drive
Citizens urged to donate to Washington city total of 6000 dollars for the national war fund. Donations so far exceed 5900 dollars with a goal to pass 6000 to boost county totals above 19000 and place the county among the state's leaders.
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National War Fund
Washington City
Court House
Washington
Rotary Club Endorses Countywide Everybody Vote Drive
The Rotary Club passed a resolution backing the county campaign Everybody Vote to be run by the county schools. It aims to boost turnout and civic participation across the community.
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Rotary Club
Everybody Vote
Funeral planned for Zelpha Brook McLaughlin in Washington County
Zelpha Brook McLaughlin died from burns received at home when her clothing caught fire during a trash burn. She had lived in the Washington community since girlhood, was born July 4 1897 in Berwick Illinois, and was a Monmouth College graduate. Her husband Donald McLaughlin and three children survive along with parents and siblings. Corporal Robert McLaughlin is traveling from Florida to attend. Funeral arrangements by Sherman’s Funeral Home with American Legion Auxiliary involvement pending arrival time.
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Donald McLaughlin
Washington County Hospital
Robert McLaughlin
Florida
Sherman
American Lesson Auxiliary
Berwick
Ill
Zelpha Brook
C. A
Grace (Dunbar) Brook
Washington
Washington High School
Monmouth
Monmouth College
United Presbyterian Church
Claire Brook
Chicago
Ernest Flechsig
Elmhurst
Mary Bogda
Wyoming game agency classifies stray cat as predatory animal
A Wyoming wildlife agency or game officers label a stray cat as a predatory animal in a local notice, reflecting regulatory classifications that affect handling, reporting, and potential control measures. The brief outlines the designation and its implications for wildlife management.
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Wyoming
90 Enemy Airplanes Shot Down in Philippines Sea Battle
The second battle of the Philippines sea reports 62 to 64 Japanese ships sunk or damaged and 25,000 to 35,000 Japanese casualties. The Victorious Third Fleet gained four to six ships and 90 enemy planes in a Manila South Luzon Cebu foray with cruiser losses and several ships reportedly sunk or damaged.
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Philippines
Fleet Fources
Pacific Fleet
Wm.s. Halsey
Victorious Third Fleet
Foray
Manila
South Luzon
Cebu
Japan
Philippine Sea
Marston to Manage Cooperative Service
The Washington Cooperative Service board selects Floyd Marston to replace G L B Holden as manager. Holden departs next week for a Virginia firm. Marston, a four year tank wagon driver, will relocate from Ainsworth to Washington to assume duties. Employees held a farewell party at the Y with 80 attendees and presented Holden a leather briefcase.
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Washington Cooperative Servicempany
Floyd Marston
G. L B. Holden
Virginia
Marston
Washington
Ainsworth
Holden
East
Chamber Dinner Tickets On Sale for Postwar Meet
Tickets are on sale in the Washington business district for the Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Y Thursday at 6 30. A large attendance is expected as postwar community problems are discussed Don Berry of Indianola will speak as chairman of the state postwar planning committee Reports from chamber committees will be received.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Don Berry
Indianola
State Post
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Panaoan Island
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Sir Miles C. Dempsey
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Capelle
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Maas Salient
Hoyd Lewis
United Press
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Beveland
Walcheren Island
Fares
Rosendall
Ou’ Gastel
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Bergen Op Zoom
CAP Cadets Meeting
German Canal
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Burns
McLaughlin
Westerdly
Lime Creek
Highland Reports
Paul K. Brock
United Prees
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