Midcontinent Ends Heat Wave With Cooler Air Arriving
The Associated Press reports that mid–continent regions received relief from a scorching heat wave that charred the eastern half of the nation. The heat brought over 125 deaths and 109 drownings, as temperatures fell 15 to 25 degrees from the Dakotas to the Texas panhandle with a Pacific Northwest cool front and showers easing the siege.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Pacific Northwest
Plains States
Dakotas
Texas Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Mercury
Atlantic
Atlantic Man D W Randolph Dies in Oregon
D W Randolph 86 of Atlantic died in Florence Oregon after breaking a hip in a fall while visiting his daughter Mrs Mary Alt Reddikott. He had lived in Atlantic since his wife’s death in 1940 and is survived by five daughters and four sons with burial planned in Audubon after his body returns to Atlantic.
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Kimballton
D. W. Randolph
Atlantic
Fred G. Jones
Donald Randolph
Florence
Ore
Mary Alt Reddikott
Randolph
Jones
Harley Boyer
Sidney, Neb
Henry Heesch
Ft. Dodge
Reddikott
Lou McCourt
Ironsides
Frank
William
Cheyenne
Wyo
Donald
Edward
Omaha
Audubon
Ridgway Denies Germ Warfare Charges in Korea
General Matthew Ridgway sharply rejected Communist claims that United Nations forces used germ warfare in Korea. Speaking at an airport news conference before departing for Naples, he said no such weapons were employed and that all alleged proofs were Communist fabrications.
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Rome
Matthew RB. Ridgway
God
United Nations
Korea
United Nations Command
Ridgway
Naples
Rising Sun Flag Flies Over Plaza Hotel For Ambassador
The Japanese Imperial flag was raised on Fifth Avenue at the Plaza hotel marking Japan's new ambassador Eikichi Araki. A dinner honoring the envoy is hosted tonight by the Japan Society with Araki expected to attend.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Plaza Hotel
Japan
United States
Eikichi Araki
Japan Society
Community News Briefs Highlight Local, National Ties
Local residents share visits and returns including Mrs. Frank Pellett in Hamilton Nebraska Irwin Pellett trip to Edison. A marriage license issued to Robert S Howy and Helen Anne Kennedy Litchfield. Lt Robert Humphrey reported missing in Korea. Shipments home from Maine Illinois and Montana figures. Delegates attend Lutheran convention in Albert Lea with talks on unification. 4 H training session held in Cass county. Legion meeting features Bruce Grossman. Damages sought in Atlantic auto collision.
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Robert 8S. Howy
Helen Anne Kennedy Litchfield
Atlantic
Justice Court Fines for Truck Speeding and Overlength
Alvin H. Blagg of Omaha was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding with a truck on U.S. 6 in Wiota. Richard L. Darby of Omaha paid 10 dollars and costs for a truck speeding charge. A. J. Buckey of St. Paul was fined 24 dollars and costs for over length and 5.40 dollars and costs for axle overload. Michael McDermott of Wilmington Cal paid 18 dollars and costs for over length and Albert L. Marcel of San Bruno Calif paid 7.50 dollars and costs for improper passing.
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Justice Court
Alvin H. Blagg
Omaha
Wiota
Richard L. Darby
A. J. Buckey
St. Paul
Michael McDermott
Wilmington
Cal
Albert L. Marcel
San Bruno
Cali
Detasselers Sought as Seed Corn Season Nears
Iowa state employment service projects a need for about 29 000 workers to detassel hybrid seed corn. Shortages likely in Carroll and Perry areas within the coming week as crews are recruited to meet the harvest demand.
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Des
Sincere thanks for kindness after our sorrow
The family of Mrs Walter Pringey expresses gratitude for the comforting acts and sympathetic kindness shown by neighbors and friends during their time of sorrow.
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Walter Pringey
East Germany Moves to Form People’s Army
East Germany announced a law for conscription to build a national armed force and to punish conscientious objectors as enemies of peace. Premier Otto Grotewohl said rapid steps would create the armed forces using trained police units as the initial core.
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Berlin
East Germany
East Zone
Otto Grotewohl
Bugler Hughes Ends 28-Year Reveille Streak
Baxter Tennessee prepares for a two week vacation from daily reveille after 28 years of 5 a m bugle calls. Charlie Hughes began his routine in 1924 citing healthful exercise and has blown from a pole in his yard each morning.
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Baxter, Tenn
Baxter
Charlie Hughes
mid-Tennessee
Hughes
Selective Service Reports College Test Pass Rates
The Selective Service System said 57 percent of 54.75 percent of college students who took its last two college qualification tests earned passing grades of 70 or better. The tests were the sixth and seventh administered.
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Washington
Selective Service System
Last Rites for Jens Petersen Retired Farmer
Funeral services for Jens Bud Petersen 82 were held at 2 p m in Salem Old People's home chapel. He died yesterday at Salem Invalid home after six weeks as patient. Born April 16 1870 in Bullerp Denmark he came to the United States in 1888 with his sister Marie and brother Nick. Survived by brother Nick Audubon three nieces and nephews in the United States and several in Denmark. Interment in Elk Horn cemetery.
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Elk Horn
Salem
Old People’s Home
Jens Bud Petersen
Salem Invalid Home
Mr. Petersen
Bullerp
Denmark
Lauritz
Anna Petersen
U. S
Marie
Nick
Brayton
Marne
Audubon
Sixteen Cass 4-H Girls to State Convention
Sixteen Cass county 4-H club members depart tomorrow morning on a chartered bus to attend the girls state 4-H club convention at Iowa State College Ames from Wednesday through Friday. Montgomery and east Pottawattamie girls join the Cass delegation on the trip.
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Cass County
Iowa State College
Ames
Montgomery
East Pottawattamie
Cass
Pat McKee
Charlotte Hyndman
Nancy Kirkham
Yvonne Rudig
Naomi Wedemeyer
Shuard Blake
Harold Turner
Wm. Beier
Betty Jane Bradley
Marcella Carter
June Hansen
Benton Township
Sharon Blake
Bear Grove
Janice Ann Voss
Brighton
Janet Kay
Franklin
Grant
Marilyn Carter
Grove
Bonnie Christensen
Lincoln
Shirley Foliman
Massena
Noble
Pleasant
Shirley Nielsen
Pymosa
Erma Pettinger
Union
Ruth Amber
Victoria
Beverly Dean
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Allows Bus Fare Increase
The ICC reverses its earlier ruling and allows a fare rise from 10 to 11 cents on the Omaha Nebraska to Council Bluffs route. The higher fare can take effect at midnight if the two companies finish required legal steps today.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha
Nebr
Council Bluffsla
Mr Motorist Admonition on Safe Travel Etiquette
A cautionary note urges drivers not to start trips if arrival time is yesterday, arguing safety and prudence over haste. The line suggests delaying travel rather than risking peril from rushing journeys.
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Mr. Motorist
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