Veterans leave act of 1946 explains new pay plan
This column outlines the armed forces leave act of 1946 and its cash and bond payments for 15 million veterans. It details 60 day leave accrual limits, cash and bond settlements for unused leave, claims forms, notarization, and where to obtain help from veterans centers. Processing timelines suggest payments possible by October 1.
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Veterans’ Service Bureau
Washington
Army
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
Treasury
Veterans payments by check to survivors in certain cases
The notice explains two payment methods 200 dollars in twenty five dollar bounds and a 19 dollar check. In cases where veterans have died or been adjudged incompetent payments are made entirely by check to survivors.
Labor Leader in Blast at Russia
FOSTON Sept 5 UP President William Green of the American Federation of Labor told Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates that the time has come to halt aggressive tactics of Soviet Russia and its communist dependencies. He urged Stalin be warned America refuses to be intimidated and noted a split between democracies and Soviet satellites since V J day amid tensions and U S airmen shot down in Yugoslavia.
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Green
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Boston Arena
Stalin
America
United States
Soviet Russia
Yugoslavia
AFL
U. S
Hancher Denies Housing Shortage At Iowa University
Iowa City report shows 9 150 living places available for students including university dorms fraternities and sororities homes and commuters. President Hancher rejected widespread claims that 4 300 students would be turned away citing breakdowns by housing type and location.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa University
Virgil M. Haneher
Hancher
West Lawn Nurses Home
Western Farm Output Surges Since 1880
The record shows mid west farmers once averaged 23 acres per worker in 1880. Today average production exceeds three times that amount, reflecting significant gains in efficiency and output across farming regions.
Fall Census to Count Quail and Pheasant in Iowa
The Iowa conservation commission announced a state fall census of pheasant quail and fur bearing animals starting September 10 with 53 officers. Counts are checks against past data and hunting records to gauge relative abundance. Pheasants are sampled from cars at dawn, quail in coveys with dogs, and fur animals by tracks dens and traps. The census ends September 25 with final figures to be analyzed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Cosmetics price ceilings removed by OPA
The OPA suspended price ceilings on twenty five cent or smaller cosmetics including lipstick face powder and toothpaste and announced boosts of 15 percent on steel blinds and 20 percent on wooden and fiber venetian blinds. Increases apply to direct mill shipments and reflect reconversion pricing.
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Washington
OPA
Funeral services for Ed J Kallaus held at L A Jones
Funeral services for Ed J Kallaus were conducted this afternoon at L A Jones funeral home by Dr. Fred E Miller. Pallbearers were six grandsons Kenneth and Robert Kallaus Edward and Everette Prebyl Richard and Robert Beranek. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Ed J. Kallaus
L. A. Jones
Fred E. Miller
Kenneth
Robert Kallaus
Edward
Everette Prebyl
Richard
Robert Beranek
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ginseng Sold in China At High Prices
An article notes ginseng has no proven pharmacological effects yet is sold in China for 6 to 400 dollars per ounce as a medicinal product.
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China
Hijacking Costs Nation Billions
New York report shows a surge in truck thefts across major cities. Babaco Systems estimates 300 thefts totaling 2.5 million dollars, likely only 10 percent of nationwide losses last year. Textiles liquor clothing and fur shipments are top targets with urban “jumps” the common method. Police officials urge better protection and proactive measures to cut losses.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Babaco Alarm Systems Company
Jack Seide
Babaco
Alarm devices target trucks as tolls rise
The article notes growing focus on truck lock-ups and alarm systems. A 1946 system used multiple booby-trapped points to stall engines and release loud sirens, with the false drama drawing thieves’ attention while the actual theft proceeds.
13 year old dies after 11 years on liquid diet
Byron E. Hetrick of Glenford Ohio died at his home after 11 years in a coma-like state. He had fallen ill in 1925 with whooping cough and pneumonia and was fed liquid via medical care since then. Bronchial pneumonia was cited as the cause of death.
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Glenford
Ohio
Byron E. Hetrick
Cloyd G. Hetrick
United States Soldier Kills Red Border Guard
Heidelberg dispatch reports an American soldier killed a Red Border Guard in a confrontation. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the incident occurred near Heidelberg with limited immediate information on casualties or motive.
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United States
Red Border Guard
Heidelberg
Soldier shoots Russian sentry on American Soviet border post
The Third Army provost marshal announced that an American constabulary trooper on the U S side of the line in Germany fired in self defense after a Russian sentry bayoneted him. Soviet authorities assessed the incident as self defense.
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Germany
United States
Third Army
Uni
Eighteen-Year-Old Tar Marries Chum's Mother
Knoxville dispatch reports a Navy serviceman Walter A Jr of Brooklyn New York marries 38 year old Neomia Baldwin of Enville Tennessee after a yearlong informal courtship during a sailor's visit. The couple plans a honeymoon at the bride's home.
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Tar
Chum
Knoxville
Tenn
Walter A, Jr
Brooklyn
N. Y
Neomia Baldwin
Enville
Bride
New Insects In 1944 Quara Zine Interceptions
In 1944 interceptions of quara zine revealed unfamiliar insects, previously unidentified, deemed potentially dangerous by researchers. The findings suggest new species encountered during surveillance warrant further study and public health attention.
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Goodfellow Blvd
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U. S. Marine Corps
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Your
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FORD
Mace Motor Co
Washington, Iowa
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Hawaii
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Egypt
Col
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St. Paul
Neb
Seattle
Wash
J. R. Dale
Wise, Va
R. B. Snodgrass
N. P. Hays
Seneca, Mo
Sgt
E. G. Vasse
Huntsville
Col. Irvine
B. H. Warren
Omaha
J. R. Kerr
Arcadia
Cal
G. S. Fish
Appleton
Wis
J. T. Brothers
F. J. Shannon
International
Russia
KE. J. Kallaus
Fred A. Roff
Morristown
N. J
International Association of Chiefs of Police
HAL
Halamka
Cornelius Dickenberg
Prairie City
Hal’s Service
Harding Rd
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Junket
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Noth
Kellogg's
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Ivory
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Ree
Michigan
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