Clash at Paris Peace Conference Damps Deliberations
In Paris the Bulgarian political commission erupted into a near riot as delegates challenged Chairman Risseley’s adjournment. US delegate Jefferson Caffery denounced the move to adjourn instead of voting on a British proposal, amid taunts from Col Hodgson. The turmoil continued as Alexander and Conolly left the military commission claiming they represented old fashioned democracy.
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Paris
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Slavine
Alexander
Richard l. Conolly
United States
Federal judge fines firm for butter fat deficiency
Federal Judge Henry N. Graven fined the Hir grace Foods Corp. $500 for shipping butter with insufficient butter fat from its Oelwein plant between June and November 1944. The company did not contest the suit.
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Waterloo
Towa
Henry N. Graven
Hirgrace Foods Corr
Oelwein
Pumps for Grand Coulee Dam set records in SF
Six 30 foot bore water pumps, the largest ever built, are being constructed in San Francisco for the Grand Coulee Dam project in Washington. The pumps will lift water from the Columbia River for storage and release to irrigate nearly one million acres in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Grand Coulee Dam
Washington
Columbia River
Rotary Governor to Be Here On Monday
Alvin R. Edgar, governor of Rotary International district 132, will visit the Rotary club of Washington Monday. Edgar is Iowa State College music professor and Ames Rotary member. he will advise Washington officers on administration and notary service activities as part of his duties overseeing about 5,800 clubs in 73 regions worldwide.
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Rotary Club of Washington
Alvin R. Edgar
Rotary International
Iowa
Edgar
Iowa State College
Rotary Club of
Ames
Washington
George Kerr
Ralph Bauer
Americas
Australia
Belgium
Burma
China
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
England
Federated Malay States
Finland
France
Greece
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Luxembourg
New
Jews Rob Three Palestine Banks
The Jewish underground attacked four banks and Jaffa prison in Jaffa and Tel Aviv. They escaped with 5,000 pounds, about $20,000, as British troops rushed to the scenes. Casualties included a 2 year old Yemenite raider and several bystanders. two girls were wounded.
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Jerusalem
al -the
Jewish Underground
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Five Iowa men to appeal in corn black market case
Five of seven Iowa men accused of corn black market conspiracy will appeal in federal court in Waterloo before Judge Henry N Graven. The defendants include Archie Quirk Arnold Schroeten Harold Williams Peter Roth Kreda and Floyd Byerly Glid Gen. Humphrey and Joe Vernimont of Carroll were fined 2000 each for their roles. Jerome Schuman of a Chicago bakery supply firm was fined 1000 for involvement.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Henry N. Graven
Archie Quirk
Arnold Schroeten
Harold L. McWiliams
Odebelt
Peter Roth Kreda
Floyd Byerly
R. W Humphrey
Joe Vernimont
Carroll
Graven
World regions listed in a colonial era travel column
A concise list features Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Straits Settlements, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and Wales as locations referenced in a historical travel or empire-era piece. The fragment highlights diverse geographies across Europe Asia and the Pacific.
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Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Straits Settlements
Sweden
The
Netherlands
Philippines
Wales
Squatters Appeal to King Over Housing Shortage in London
London squatters urge King George to requisition flats near Buckingham Palace to house 410 empty units and 2,000 on the waiting list. They say they will vacate if alternative accommodations are found, while police enforce restrictions amid dwindling sympathy and meager food supplies.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
Fountain Court
Westminister
Palace
Westminster
King
Harry Pollitt
Windsor Castle
Balmoral Castle
Scotland Yard
Columbus Knights Install Officers
Installation of new Washington Knights of Columbus officers was held at the K. C. hall with about 75 members present. John Foxx of Ottumwa served as installing officer. Officers installed include Everette Swift grand knight Leo Nardy deputy grand knight Dr J A Merie chancellor Ken neil J Blecha recorder Alex Gevok warden Alred TeBoet horst treasurer George Stump trustee Joe Partha advocate Charles Casper inside guard.
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Washington Knights of Columbus Concil
K. C. Hall
John Foxx
Ottumwa
Everette Swift
Leo Nardy
J. A. Merie
Kenneil J. Blecha
Alex Gevok
Alred TeBoethorst
George Stumpt
Joe Partha
Charles Casper
Wallace Speech Draws Mixed Reaction From Leaders
Washington and Paris comment on Henry A. Wallace's Madison Square Garden address criticizing British imperialism and warning against a tougher stance toward Russia. Some see contradiction with U S policy, while editors and parties offer varied judgments on its impact on diplomacy.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
New York
Russia
Wallace
Madison Square Garden
Truman
Paris
New York Herald Tribune
Byrnes
Daily Worker
Dewey
Taft
Mrs Bowman 87 Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Anna L Bowman 87 widow of Ira J Bowman died at 2 am at her home 3803 East Jefferson Street after illness since last November. Funeral services set for Monday at L A Jones Funeral Home with Rev Alfred Trent and Rev T E White officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Nellie Wilson Flossie Sherbees Laura Thomas six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Born May 6 1859 west of Washington she lived in the area most of her life except 15 years in California. She was a Baptist.
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Anna L. Bowman
Ira J. Bowman
East Jeffersotreet
L. A
Washington
California
The
Baptist Church
Bowman
Nellie Wilson
Flossie Sherbees
Laura Thomas
Seattle
Wash
Calkins Elected to Head County School Supervisors
West Chester superintendent John L. Calkins was elected president of the county school superintendents at a Washington meeting of county town school heads. The group will meet again October 9 to plan the county high school basketball tournament set for Kalona in the last week of January.
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John L. Calkins
West Chester
Washington
Kalona
OPA Files Complaints Against Iowa Meat Dealers
WES OINES Sept 15 The OPA filed federal complaints in Des Moines charging Iowa meat dealers with over ceiling live stock purchases and slaughtering beyond quotas. Names include Stewart's Cafe Hedrick Tie Family Cafe Fairfield and Mel's Cafe Fairfield charged with slaughtering without quota.
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Wes Oines
Iowa
OPA
Fairfield
Des Moines
Truck Driver Killed When Semi Overturned Near Mount Pleasant
Emmett Resh a 27 year old Des Moines truck driver died when his semi trailer overturned in a gully off Highway 84 near Mount Pleasant as he tried to avoid colliding with another truck. Authorities said the crash followed a truck and involved bystander accounts naming several local officials.
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Mount Pleasant
Low
Emmett
Resh
Des Moines
Kaile
Lacona Residents Cleared by Jury in Assault Case
A six member justice court jury in Indianola Iowa cleared seven Lacona residents of assault and disturbing the assembly following a 25 minute hearing. The charges stemmed from a demonstration in Lacona city park and were filed by Jehovah's Witnesses who said they were attacked by 25 war veterans during a religious meeting.
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Indianola
Iowa
Justice Court
Lacona
Jehovah's Witnesses
Glen Neer
Edson van Zee
William Daugherty
Stanley Daugherty
Harold Leonard
John Babececk
Glen Baker
Jehovah Witnesses
Des Moines Driver Involved In Bridge Crash
Frank Stadlack of Green Bay Wisconsin drove off the road during a screen bridge approach when Shad Black’s machine lost control and crashed through the barrier. Resh swerved to avoid the truck and trailer, the vehicle left the road and overturned pinning the driver. Shad Black escaped serious injury. an unidentified passenger suffered head cuts and was treated at a local hospital.
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Frank Stadlack
Geen Bay
Wis
Acreen
Shadblack
Resh
Des Moines
Shadlack
Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House Today
Marriage licenses were issued at the court house to Donald W. Kiesey and Mary Louise Bean, both of Washington, and to Har-
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Court House
Donald W. Kiesey
Mary Louise Bean
Washington
Har
Mystery of Found Clothes Near Turkey Plant
Washington police recover a set of men’s clothing near the Stutsman turkey plant and seek the owner. A man was seen near the plant Tuesday night, wandering, while the next morning four garments and items including a handkerchief, money and keys are found east of the plant. Sheriff H. M. Putnam confirms ongoing efforts to identify the owner.
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Washington
Sherif
Stutsman Turkey Plant
Uinus
H. M. Putnan
Divorce and Annulment Sought in Montana Suits
Francis P. Hayes petitions for an annulment from Alice J Hayes claiming both were minors at marriage in Forthe Montana on May 17 1946 and that they have lived apart since June 1 He seeks restore her maiden name Alice J Moore L J Kehoe represents Hayes Blanche Elvira Page sues James Wad Page alleging marriage at Towny City on Sept 10 1988 and cohabitation until August this year A divorce is requested and property division is sought E L Edmoardson of Brighon represents Page
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Clerk of District Court
Francis P. Hayes
Alice J Hayes
Forerthe
Montana
Alice J. Moore
L. J. Kehoe
Blanche Elvira Page
James Wad. Page
Towny City
Columon
E. L. Edmoardson of
Brighon
State Education Seeks Relief From Limited Funding
Cedar Rapids Iowa September 12 superintendent Clyde Parker told Cedar Rapids federation of teachers that public education in Iowa is under state control with little state support. He urged amending statutes that cap district education levies, noting larger districts face a $75 per person limit while consolidated schools max at $115, and called the rules illogical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Clyde Parker
Cedar Raids Federation of Teachers
AFL
Parker
Toms Denison Dies From Bicycle Crash Injuries
Tommy Denison a Washington high school sophomore died at University hospital Iowa City from injuries after a bicycle collision with a car at a downtown intersection. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 50 PM at the Methodist Church. Burial will be at Elm Grove cemetery. Tommy son of Dale and Lucille Denison was born June 24 1921 in Washington. He leaves a brother Jerry 16 and grandfather George Young. Funeral arrangements by L A Jones funeral home.
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University Hospital
Iowa City
Tommy Denison
Washington
Methodist Church
Alfred Trenerry
Fred Kk. Miller
Elm Grove Cemetery
Tommy
Everette Miller
Dale Denison
Dale
Lucille (Young) Denison
South Avenue
Jerry
George Youns
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Jury rules Ehrecke murder victim in car death
A Scott county coroner jury concluded Edward C. Ehrecke died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the baggage compartment of a car on August 29. The verdict names unknown persons and urges continued investigation by Scott county authorities and other law enforcement if needed. Twelve witnesses testified at the inquest.
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Davenport
Towa
Scott County Cornners
Eidward C. Ehrecke
Scott County
Ehreeke
Wilbur Teeters
Tow City
Ehrecke
Walter Bease
Support Based on Average Attendance for Special Ed Aid
The proposal argues state aid should hinge on average daily attendance for each child and that full state support be provided for special education and public transportation. It emphasizes equitable funding tied to pupil counts and comprehensive coverage of essential services.
Final Action Deferred by Commission on Maritime Strike
The CIO marine workers strike spreads to all ports as labor joins the national walkout. The maritime commission considers wage parity with AFL unions, delaying final action and awaiting developments. The AFL urges resignations of wage stabilizer board members amid ongoing negotiations.
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San Francisco
Marine Cook and Stewards Union
CIO
National Maritime Union
Marine Firemen
Ind
AFL
Washington
Maritime Commission
CIO Segmen
Godfrey Butler
Commission
Wage Stabilization Board
William Green
John R. Steelman
Social Security Claims Office Notice
Persons seeking information or filing claims under mid age and survivors provisions should contact Rulph T. Sprague manager Ottumwa field office SSA. He will be in Washington on Fridays Sept 20 at 2 00 pm at the post office.
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Rulph T. Sprague
Ottumwa
Social Security Administration
Washington
Reverend Baker Leaves $260 for Vocalist at Parents’ Graves
In his will the Rev. Joseph B. Baker directs that $260 be set aside to pay a vocalist to sing two hymns on the first Sunday each June at the graves of his parents in York Pennsylvania. This stipulation shows his desire to honor his faith and provide ongoing memorial music.
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York
Joseph B. Baker
Miles to Speak Here Sept 19
Frank Miles a Democratic candidate for governor will address Washington on the evening of Thursday Sept 19. The eight o clock meeting is sponsored by the Washington County Democratic Women's club. Miles a World War I navy veteran and World War II newspaper and radio correspondent is a popular platform speaker.
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Frank Miles
Democratic Party
Washington
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Ry D. Suter
Crawfordsville
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Waylana
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