Wilson Denounces Army Coddling Communists at News Conference
Secretary of Defense Wilson criticized claims the Army coddles Communists as "tommyrot" while addressing Maj. Irving Peress's Fifth Amendment refusal and the Army’s handling of security risk cases. He outlined a task force to identify who and why Peress received an honorable discharge and discussed broader policy on loyalty questions and officer versus enlistment actions.
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Elton
Fay Wallington
Wilson
Army
Maj
Irving Peress
Sen
McCarthy Ur-Wis
Stirs McCarthy
Pentagon
McCarthy
Carthy
Peress
Robert T Stevens
Peress Rasec
Stevens
Wilson Gurxsers Peress
Capitol Hill
Six Month Suspension For Godfrey As Pilot
Washington The Civil Aeronautics Board orders Arthur Godfrey suspended for six months effective March 16 for careless flying at Teterboro New Jersey January 7 The action issued as a recommended decision by CAB Safety Examiner Albert St Ruppar Godfrey may appeal but the board usually adopts the examiner's decision In New York a spokesman said Godfrey respectfully accepts the suspension decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Arthur Godfrey
Teterboro
N. J
Albert St Ruppar
Codfrey
New York
Cindfrey
Six Marines Die in Accidental Shell Explosion at Korea School
A mortar shell exploded during a training lecture at the U S Marines mine warfare school in Korea. Six Marines were killed and 30 wounded when an American made mine improvised device misused during the lesson detonated. An instructor was among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
U. S
Sunny Warm Weather Forecast Through Weekend
The Des Moines Weather Bureau notes February was Iowa’s warmest since 1873, with 36.6 degrees average and a high of 72 at Lamont and Shenandoah on Feb 14. A five day outlook shows 3 to 6 degrees below normal, possible light precipitation, and continued warmth into the weekend before cooler days early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Des Moines
Iowa
Lamont
Shenandoah
Mercury
Towa
Council Bluffs
Louthern
Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Clinton
Molotov Sees Berlin Talks Measure by Four Power Next Step
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov said the Berlin conference results can only be judged by the April 26 meeting of the Big Four with Communist China and others at Geneva to discuss peace in Asia. He accused the United States Britain and France of East West discord and criticized Dulles for portraying himself as a freedom champion.
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Moscow
VY. M. Molotov
Berlin
China
Geneva
Asia
Molotov
United States
Britain
France
U. S
State Dulles
Cedar Rapids Yager's Clothing Store Sold
Cedar Rapids clothing retailer Yager's Clothing Store has been sold to Albert F. Kieck who has held a half share in the business for 18 months. Purchase price was not disclosed. Owner Jack Yager, who started the store in 1996, reported a yearly business volume near one million dollars and plans retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Yager
Albert F. Kieck
Jack Yager
City Health Board OKs Fluoridation Vote to Water Trustees
The City Board of Health approved fluoridation of city water by a 75 minute debate with Council members Keenan Mulqueen Woodward Teller and Health Officer Klok voting yes. The measure now goes to the three man Water Works Trustees led by Walter Jenkins who supports fluoridation though one member Flynn is undecided and Mayor Schmidt dissented.
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City Board of Health
Board of Water Works
Water Board
Walter Jenkins
Martin W. Flynn
H. C. Harrison
Jenkins
State Board of Health
State Board
Board of Health
T. P
Ted) Schmidt
Frost
JayCees
A. V
Andy) Drinmn
Frank St
Schmidt
Drinni
John Langstrom
Kneppers St
Council Bluffs
Massachusetts
Langstrom
Russell F. Herwig
Avenue F
American Medical Society
U. S. Pubic Health Service
Herwig
Earl Manning
Avenue E
Don Jackson
JayCee
Russell
William Keenan
James F. Mulqueen
C. H. Woodward Jr
William ‘Teller
George Klok. Keenan
City Board of Water Works Trustees
Will Ask Congress To Hike ACP Funds
Des Moines report indicates the Iowa Agricultural Limestone Association heard that the 1955 appropriation request for the Agricultural Conservation Program will rise to 250 million dollars, up from 190 million. Robert M. Koch, secretary of the National Agricultural Limestone Institute, announced the possible increase while addressing the convention. Melvin E. Raid of Denmark was named president, with Wood W. Weaver of Iowa Falls as vice president and Clint A. Allen of Des Moines re elected executive secretary. New directors include Hollis Miller, Gene McClain, and Paul M. Nauman.
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Des Moines
Congress
Iowa Agricultural Limestone Assn
Robert M. Koch
National Agricultural Limestone Institute of
Washington, D.C
Koch
Benson
Melvin E. Raid
Denmark
Iowa Association
Wood W. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Clint A. Allen
Hollis Miller
Grundy Center
Gene McClain
Allerton
Paul M. Nauman
Dubuque
State Dairy Association Opens 77th Convention in Waterloo
The 77th annual State Dairy Association convention opens in Waterloo on Wednesday with over 500 dairy farmers and wives expected. A panel of four dairy industry representatives will discuss dairy product price supports.
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Waterloop
Oakland Jackets Reach Iowa Girls Title Game
Oakland Jackettes roll to a 74-66 semifinal win over West Liberty at Drake Field House. Coach O E Lester makes his 20th state tournament appearance with Iris Oakland, aiming for a first state title since 1949. Garna ville or Holstein await in Saturday's final, as Oakland extends its win streak to 29 straight.
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Merrill Morford
Des Moines
Oakland Jackettes
Iowa
Drake
Lester
Hillsboro
Hampton
Drake Court
Oakland
Garnaville
Holstein
West Liberty
Jacketies
Pottawattamie County
Muscatine County
Janet Walker
Carol Bane
Bane
Walker
Madonna Leader
Jackettes
Carolyn Heckman
Ormaj Chelf
Leader
Cheff
Army Orders Arrest of Ex-PW Claude Batchelor
The Army ordered Cpl. Claude J. Batchelor held for a pre trial investigation at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He is charged with aiding the enemy and misconduct as a POW in Korea after returning home from Communist prisoner camps.
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Army
Claude Batchelor
Washington P
Claude J. Batchelor
Korea
Kermit
Tex
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio
Batchelor
Edward S. Dickenson
Cracker's Neck
Blue Ridge Mountains
Dickenson
Sam Houston
Fourth Army
Don Day to Join FHA Legal Staff in Washington
Deputy County Attorney Don Day, 30, of 20034 Oakland Ave announces resignation to join the Federal Housing Administration in Washington. Day will depart March 15 and begin with FHA March 22, after serving as a deputy county attorney since January 2, 1951. County Attorney Matt Walsh calls it a valuable advancement.
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Don Day
Oakland Ave
Day
Federal Housing Administration
Washington
Don
Matt Walsh
Mrs Houghton Considers Senate Run In Iowa
DES MOINES Mrs Hiram C Houghton of Red Oak says she will decide before March 10 whether to seek the Republican nomination for U S Senator in Iowa She notes support but has not committed She is associate director of the Foreign Operations Administration in charge of refugees and migration and spoke at the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Des Moines
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Des Moines
Hiram C. Houghton
Red Oak
Nominaton
U.S
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
William §. Beardsley
Lover
Houghton
General Federation of Women's Clubs
State Board of Educattion
Prison Trusty Lives Solo in Ashland Cabin
Ronnie Barnes a 57 year old furniture repair expert serving life for a 1941 slaying was assigned to the National Guard camp near Ashland Nebraska to do furniture work. He lives in a cabin cooks his own meats from provisions supplied by the penitentiary and operates under state law allowing such assignments with parole board and prison approval.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
National Guard
Ashland
Ronnie Barnes
Parole Board
Barnes
Turner and Kerr Seek Oklahoma Senate Nomination
Two wealthy oilmen and former governors face off for the Democratic nomination in Oklahoma City. Roy J. Turner, 69, an oilman and ranch owner from Sulphur, declared his bid to oppose incumbent Robert S. Kerr, reflecting a contest that could secure the party’s seat in a state long leaning Democratic.
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Oklahoma City
U. S
Oklahoma
Roy J. Turner
Sulphur
Okla
Robert S. Kerr
Unity-Cementing Rally for Dems in Miami Beach
Democrats gather in Miami Beach for a unity cementing rally amid Eisenhower McCarthy splits. Lyndon Johnson praises party performance and unity while Adlai Stevenson is set to speak at a $100 dinner. Stephen Mitchell expects GOP tricks but aims to present Democrats as the party of responsibility.
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Jack Bell
Miami Beach
Fla
Eisenhower
Party of Responsibility
Adlai
Johnson
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
Stephen Mitchell
Dixie
National Committee
Mitchell
Congress
Storage Shortage Forces On Farm Grain Retention
Washington AP reports a record grain storage crunch as the Agriculture Department urges farmers to hold about 500 million bushels of 1953 crops on the farm for another year. Loans under price support schemes and new storage programs are offered to keep wheat corn oats barley sorghums rye flaxseed on farms, with payments tied to uniform storage rates and limited redemption. Current on farm stocks include barley 25 million, corn over 200 million, flaxseed 15.18 million, sorghums about 4 million, oats 33 million, rye 2.6 million, and wheat 165 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Omaha
Defeat Of Gillette Vital To GOP Cause
DES MOINES Republicans warn that Gillette defeat is vital to GOP aims in Iowa. Bob Waggoner, executive director, says a Democratic majority would control committees and hinder Eisenhower’s program. Gillette’s voting record is said to align with Democrats on key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Guy M. Gillette
Dtowa
Bob Waggoner
State Central Committee
Waggoner
Gillette
Eisenhower
Democrats
Sen
B. B. Hickenlooper
Plant Trees and Roses Planned Across Iowa April Week
Izaak Walton League chapters in Iowa aim to plant several thousand trees and multiflora rose bushes during Plant Iowa Week, April 11 to 17. The league urged every town to plant at least one tree where it will do the most good to curb erosion, improve soil, provide cover for wildlife, and beautify lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Izaak Walton League
Iowa
Towan
Iowa Tax Commission limited to five years on returns
Des Moines Iowa Tax Commission cannot pursue more than five years to catch a person who failed to file an income tax return and has at most two years to correct a taxpayer with incorrect reports. The ruling, in a formal opinion, aligns Iowa law with specific time limits differing from federal rules.
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Des Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
Atty
Leo Hoegh
Commission
Ray Johnson
Iowa
Asst
Henry W. Wormley
Wormley
The
Tax Commission
Inwa
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Godfrey
Yager's
IPA
City Health Board
Don L. Russell
State Dairy Assn
Heckman
Welker
Jelirey Vottievits
Roger Heathman
Norris
West Leberty
Ochelf
Walkenh
Jehle
West Onbhisk
Danker
Hale
Hane
iPeder'n
Gt Siekava
An Ping G
FHA
Don Day Oe
Red Oak Woman
Trusty
Cabin
Turner Vs. Kerr
Demos
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