Eisenhower Likely Skips Iowa Before Convention
Iowa Republicans report Dwight D. Eisenhower will not stop in Iowa on his way to the Chicago convention. B D Silliman cites a Denver HQ reply that the general’s strategy board rejected Iowa stops. Earlier towns including Marshalltown Ames Newton and Red Oak invited him for July 1 events.
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Middlesboro Man Feigns Death Dream to Die at Seven
James P. Longworth of Middlesboro Kentucky claimed God told him in a dream death would arrive at seven o clock and refused to rise as the hour passed Pete his 69 year old friend lay in bed saying he felt sure he would die Family and friends filled the home in a funeral mood as Longworth spoke softly amid the scene
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Funeral Plans Mentioned In Calm Farewell By Son and Daughter
The speaker freely discussed his funeral plans with his daughter and completed them, expressing that he was looking forward to his death. He awaited the end with quiet resolve.
Pedestrians Wear White at Night on Highways
A note advises pedestrians to wear white clothing when walking highways after dark to improve visibility for drivers and reduce the risk of accidents.
Lomas Declines Poll of Seventh District Delegates
Mrs. Anna Lomas of Red Oak Iowa Republican committee woman elect and 7th district delegate to the national GOP convention states she will not poll the delegates on presidential preferences. She cites opposition from various counties and judges who say the poll harms party harmony.
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Atomic energy advances cited amid Soviet bomb fear
Washington reports optimistic notes from top atomic experts led by Dr J Robert Oppenheimer after a White House briefing. Senate testimony by Gen Nathan F Twining warned Russia may soon field atomic bombs plus a long range bomber for distant strikes as defense funding tops 46 billion dollars.
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New Pastor Arrives at Elk Horn Church
Rev Frank Tebow and his wife arrived from Knoxville Tennessee to lead the Elk Horn Baptist Church. He last served in southern Illinois and will preach his first sermon Sunday. The church redecorated the parsonage this week and conducted a Vacation Bible School earlier this month. The Tebows have three children.
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TV Applications Signal Changes for Fort Dodge and Sioux City
Northwest Television of Fort Dodge Iowa applies to the communications commission for a commercial television station on channel 21. KCOM Broadcasting of Sioux City amends a previous application seeking facility changes to channel 4.
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Excerpted Local Notes From Atlantic and Nearby
Roy Hedges and family head to Alameda California for several weeks. Jack Nelson of Brayton fined $3 in justice court for a defective muffler. Louie Bicking visits relatives in Iowa City and returns home. Mrs. Harry Beers returns from University hospital after a checkup. Fred W. Ehrman moves from Camp Crowder Missouri to Fort Bliss Texas for anti aircraft artillery basic training. Marguerite Graham of Sanford Florida visits Aberdeen South Dakota after staying with Clifford and Maud Hanton. Mr. and Mrs. John Ehlers return from Knights Templar meeting at Spirit Lake. Sgt. Gayle Marquette and wife depart for Shaw AFB South Carolina after two weeks’ furlough. Dick Westerfield and Mrs. Savery visit Atlantic, plan Lake Okoboji trip. Mrs. Pat Rickert arrives from Charleston to spend two weeks with Lafferty family. Nick Petersen to sail Queen Mary July 27 for Denmark for a family visit, return Oct. 22. T.J. Molloy of Washington DC visits Anna McGrath before west coast trip. Mrs. L. O. Whitcomb and Sara Jane visit Cedar Falls and California trip following graduation. Olsen farm gate ad in News Telegraph’s special section called largest national ad by Iowa Daily Press assoc. New residents Lindsey Marchant family move to Locust Street. five Guthrie Center families relocate for new construction jobs. Mrs. Will Wohlenhaus meets son and father-in-law in Spirit Lake. recuperation from illness. Thunderstorms miss Iowa. only 0.42 inch rain at Sioux City. Burlington 94. heat to continue. highs 90 to 100. lows 70-76. Sunday partly cloudy.
Weather outlook for region with warm highs
Cloudy and humid conditions with highs 86 to 92 in the northwest and 90 to 100 in the east and south. Continued very warm temperatures Monday with scattered thunderstorms developing in the west late Monday afternoon. Atlantic station read 88 at noon. Last night’s low 72 and Friday’s high 88.
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Kefauver Foresees Democratic Victory If All Goes Well
Senator Estes Kefauver told the Colorado Democratic convention that Democrats can win next November against any Republican candidate if party leaders avoid sabotaging the vote. He criticized rivals seeking control of party machinery and urged unity to maximize the ticket’s chances. He spoke after addressing the Dallas U S Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Russian scholars die in Moscow Pravda report
Moscow Pravda announced the deaths of two Russian scholars Nikolai Strazhesko a scientist and surgeon and Boris Rubtsov a historian and expert on eastern affairs The brief note also derides rushing travelers noting it is safer not to start if you must arrive yesterday.
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Detectives Seek Extradition In Chattanooga Murder Case
Detectives E. H. Gant and H. J. Faub of Hamilton county Tennessee arrived to return Warren Martin, 27, to Chattanooga for the murder and robbery of Albert H. Roggers, 77, a retired meat market operator. If Martin waives extradition, they will depart Sunday. otherwise they will seek Beardsley’s approval. police say the victim was beaten and robbed. initial loot estimates range from 1500 to 2000 dollars, with more cash later turning up. Martin, linked to Atlantic and Council Bluffs, was arrested after joining his wife in Atlantic where they planned to settle. he had 1472 dollars when taken.
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Marine Corps Gains Official Status Under New Law
President Truman signed legislation elevating the Marine Corps to full official status within the Navy. The change ends a 20 percent peacetime cap and authorizes a permanent force structure of three divisions, three air wings, and supporting units up to 400000 men and officers while remaining part of the Navy. Don’t drive if you drink.
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Air Force agrees to cancel nearly 100 million in barracks
Washington report says a house watchdog committee found the air force will cancel about 100 million dollars worth of unnecessary barracks after reviewing 106 major bases. The expenditures subcommittee, led by Rep. Hardy, says officials agreed with the analysis and has begun eliminating the projects due to overplanning and miscalculated needs.
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Shaw and Dowling wed in North Canaan on June 19
Bandleader Artie Shaw and actress Doris Dowling were married in North Canaan Connecticut on June 19. Shaw, who has six prior marriages, and Dowling publicly announced the ceremony today.
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Lattimore Receives Formal Apology From State Dept
Washington reports the State Department apologized to Johns Hopkins professor Owen Lattimore for embarassment after an order barred his departure. The order, based on a confidential CIA report alleging plans to travel behind the iron curtain, was revoked on June 11. Lattimore denies such plans and rejects McCarthy era charges.
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