UN Changes Proposed by Marshall at U N Assembly
Secretary of State George C. Marshall urged a radical overhauls of UN machinery. He proposed restricting the big power veto and shifting major duties to a 55 nation assembly with a watchdog committee to monitor actions. He blamed the USSR for UN paralysis and urged a new interim standing committee on peace and security.
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United Nations
Flushing
N. Y
George C. Marshall
Security Council
Marshall
Russia
U. S
UN General Assembly
United States
Ln General Assembly
Mexico
Jaime Torres Bodet
Andrei J. Vishinski
Soviet Union
Greece
Korea
Assembly
Special Assembly
Interim Committee On Peace and Security
Rural Youth Group To Meet Thursday
The Rural Youth organization of Washington county plans a Thursday meeting near Fern Cliff south of Washington with a bonfire and refreshments after the business session. Members will elect sponsors and pay dues. those unsure of Fern Cliff can meet at the Farm Bureau office at 7 30.
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Fern Cliff
Rural Youth Organization
Washington County
Washington
Farm Bureau
Boys and Girls
Collision Causes Minor Injuries and Damage Near Crawfordsville
An automobile traveling south driven by Clare D. Miller of Fe Dora S C collided with a northbound car owned by Gerald Lindsay of Woodall Ill near Crawfordsville on highway 218 yesterday evening. Both cars sustained about 400 dollars in damage. Cuts and bruises were reported for all occupants of the Lindsay vehicle including Gerald Lindsay his wife and their two young daughters Sandra Lee aged three and Cheryl Ann age 21 months.
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Clare D. Miller
Fedora
S. C
Phyllis Brintnall
Iowa City
Gerald Lindsay
Woodall
Ill
Crawfordsville
Illinois
Sandra Lee
Cheryl Ann
Food Prices Rise as Retail and Wholesale Costs Climb
Wholesale food prices hit a record peak while retail grocery prices surged across 100 cities. Officials blame inflated living costs on labor and production limits. Congress heard that profits are a small part of costs and hints of meat price relief may arrive this fall as housewives curb purchases and steer away from butter and eggs.
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Ward
Dun & Bradstreet
Washington
Texas
North Dakota
Minnesota
Ginia
Boston
John 8. Perkins
William Filene's Sons Co
Commerce Department
Stassen Urges Special Session On Marshall Plan
Harald E. Stassen urged President Truman to convene a special congressional session to push the Marshall plan for Europe. He spoke at the New York Chamber of Commerce on constitutional anniversary day, proposing a nationwide voluntary food conservation program and specific conditions for plan aid lasting years.
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New York
Harald E. Stassen
Truman
Congress
Europe
Stassen
New York State Chamber of Commerce
United States
Asume
America
Minnesota
Tearing Up Old Railway Tracks on Rock Island Line
J W Meyers Rock Island official says rail and ties on the Washington to Brighton segment are being removed with two miles torn out so far. Bridge work at Walnut Creek Verdi and Skunk River Brighton will follow as labor frees up. Completion expected by late November with material reused on other Rock Island lines and Washington to Des Moines upgrades.
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Rock Island
Washington
Brighton
Ainsworth-Brighton
J. W. Meyers
Walnut Creek
Verdi
Skunk River
Myers
Des Moines
Davenport
Rock
Im Island
Chicaqua Chapter Dinner Dance Meeting Notice
Cards sent to Izaak Walton league Chicaqua chapter members announce a dinner at seven on Monday September 22 at the Washington country club. At eight Dr. John Patterson of Des Moines will show conservation and outdoor films. nine offers dancing with Wickenkamp’s orchestra. Dinner, program and dance cost 1.50 per person. members urged to return RSVPs and bring spouses. Patterson’s fishing subjects include views he shot. note Iowa traffic deaths in 1946 involving 49 children under 10.
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Chicaqua
Izaak Walton League
Washington Country Club
John Patterson
Des Moines
Wickencanp
Patterson
Court House Paint Project Seeks New Look
Painting work begins on the court house flag pole and exterior trim. Water Tower Paint Repair of Clear Lake handles tall surface work while Washington painters paint lower surfaces. Clock faces will glow at night with luminous Roman numerals and hands. Roof repairs include shingle replacement and ridge fixes to stop leaks.
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Court House
Water Tower Paint Repair Company
Clear Lake
Towa
Washington
Drunken Pilot Blamed in Fatal LaGuardia Crash
New York district attorney charged that a drunken pilot controlled an American Airlines experimental DC-3 that plunged into Bowery Bay near LaGuardia on August 8, killing three of five aboard. The investigation targets criminal negligence with FAA and airline officials summoned, survivors questioned, and toxicology indicating Captain Walter A. Davidson had three plus alcohol in his system.
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New York
American Airlines
Bowery Bay
LaGuardia Field
Charles P. Sullivan
Long Island City
Civil Aeronautics Board
Chester Ball
James Till
Sullivan
Alexander O. Gettler
City Toxicologist
Walter A. Davidson
Wantagh
N. Y
College honor roll honors at Mac Murray College
Washington high school reports dean at Mac Murray College in Jacksonville Tk confirms Shirley Brown honorable mention in first semester and Frances Whistler on second semester college honor roll.
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Washington High School
Mac Murray College
Jacksonville
Tha
Shirley Brown
Frances Whisler
Legion Plans for County Meeting in Wellman
The American Legion meets at Wellman on Sept 23 with Commander Charles Hotle presiding. State and district leaders report on the national convention. Taul Theranist of Davenport to speak. A stag dinner, dance, and refreshments are planned with officers slated to be elected. Tickets at Chamberlin Bros. on sale by Oct 6.
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American Legion
Wellman
Leon Beatty
Charles Hotle
New York
M L. Brown
Matt Whittaker
Taul Theranist
Davenport
Legion
Dwigist Robison
Brighton
Mas Schlatter
Washington
Howard P. Miller
Max Schlatter
Walter Crawford
Jeptha T. Walton
West Chester
Clint Burk
William Perdoeck
Ordinance Reserve Corps
468Th
Rupp
Preachers Enjoy Country Club Meet
Dr. Fred Miller reported 115 Methodist pastors enjoyed a two day meeting at the country club here which adjourned yesterday afternoon. About 80 pastors brought cats and camped on site Monday night amid a cool evening. Ministers from nearby towns went home Monday evening and returned in the morning.
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Fred Miller
Florida hurricane batters coast with 120 mph winds
The tropical hurricane moved inland near Fort Lauderdale and aimed for Fort Myers as 120 mph winds lashed a 200 mile east coast stretch from Miami to Titusville. Thousands sheltered, 10,000 fled north, citrus crops face heavy losses, one injury reported in Delray Beach.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Florida Coast
Fort Lauderdale
Everglades
Weather Bureau
Ft. Lan Gerdale
Fort Myers
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Miami
Titusville
Pet 4Deisionaires
Clewiston
Lake Okeechobee
WJMO
Dare Gee
Delray Beach
Kalona Man Wins at Austin Hog Show
Iowa hog raiser Monroe Yoder of Kalona won first place in the light barrow pen judging contest at the National Barrow Show held in Austin Minnesota. The rebel farms of Naperville Illinois won the heavy barrow title in the Hereford swine class. All but one camped out overnight at the club.
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Austin
Minn
Iowa
Monroe Yoder
Kalona
Towa
Rebel Farms
Naperville
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Marilyn Caldwell
Jeanne Rudiger
Janet Grecian
Neda Aston
United Press
U.N
General Assembly
Chamber of the United Nations
U. N. General Assembly
William O'Dwyer
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Country Club
Wendell Baker
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Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Gilbert Snyder
Nicki Feori
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