Demons Win Two Events in State Indoor Meet
Washington high school track team wins two firsts in the state Class B indoor meet at the University of Town fieldhouse. Paul Brock takes the 60 yard dash, and the 4x mile relay with Brock, Messenger, Sotels and another teammate finishes first in 3:18.88. University High wins the title. four new records set including Ball in the 60 yard dash and Shupe in the broad jump. The Demon squad heads to the Little Six indoor meet on April 6 hoping for stronger results.
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Washington High School
University of Town Fieldhouse
Washington
Paul Brock
Brock
Rice
Oelwein
Gant
Bobbds
Harold Messenger
Joe Sotels
University High
Iowa City
Nevada
Clarion
Oclwei
Bob Ball
New Hampton
Tom Shupe
Little Six
Newt
University
Washington YMCA Swimmers Take Second in Waterloo District Meet
Washington YMCA boys placed second in a four way Waterloo meet with 63.5 points, behind Waterloo 158. Host Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown also competed. Nine Washington swimmers earned wins and were eyed for state finals April 15 at the University of Iowa fieldhouse.
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Washington
YMCA
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
University of Iowa
Jim Sherman
Allard Nayadaly
Larry Genkinger
Faculty to Meet Seniors in Washington High Charity Basketball
Washington high school faculty will face the seniors of the varsity Demon basketball team in a Letter Club benefit game tonight at the high school. A preliminary match features the Washington YWCA girls team. Tickets at the door cost 35 cents. Proceeds benefit the season’s end.
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Washington High School
Whillers Ani
Washinton Ywca
Washington
Ann Sherits
Philippines House Eyes Return of British North Borneo
A Philippine legislator seeks the return of British North Borneo from a 1878 lease paid to the sultan of Sulu for 5000 dollars yearly. The British firm reportedly bought the territory outright, sparking a dispute over retroactive rent and ownership.
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Philippines
House of Representatives
British North Borneo
British North Borneo Company
Sultan of Sulu
Lattimore Returns from UN Mission and Faces McCarthy Charges
Owen Lattimore is recalled from a United Nations mission in Afghanistan and lands in London en route home. He plans to travel to Washington to defend himself against charges by Senator McCarthy that he is a Soviet adherent.
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United Nations
Afghanistan
Owen Lattimore
London
Washington
Sen. McCarthy
Wis
International Soundphoto
Congress and Clerk Hire Costs in New Bill
A new bill proposes higher clerical and congressman pay, base salary set at 12,500 dollars with potential rises to 24,000 dollars. An additional allowance framework covers perquisites from 500 to 1,000 dollars for communication and telegraph needs.
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House of Representatives
Johnson Denies Withholding Policy Rumor
Washington secretary Louis Johnson rejects rumors that the Atlantic Pact defense ministers discussed withholding confidential information from the West. He aligns with British defense minister Stilwell who called the charge untrue.
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Li Fens
Louis Johnse
Jol G. Strachey
Europe
Johnson
Ehanwel Stilwell
Stimwell
London
Chece
Third Explosion Victim Sought After Debris Search
Rescue teams hunt the wreckage site for the body of a third victim of the explosion after three men died in the blast. Names such as Joseph Mit eray and Douglas Vrinentrouwt are reported as among the victims, with others injured and survivors identified.
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Coduay
Rebast Pridaay
Joseph Miteray
Douglas Vrinentrouwt
Ob Warrinson Bird
Ioe
Widmat
Andar
Ottumwans End Three Month Jitney Strike Returns Buses
Ottumwa residents resume jitney service after a three month strike. Dec 27 to March show resumed Sunday operations as drivers and city officials address license reinstatement and wage concerns. City council pressured licensing agencies to restore service following the walkout and union actions.
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Otuminee City
Mareh
APL
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Deeniuse
Consdmed
Voltvat
Boy in Iron Lung Completes 8200 Mile Flight
A 14 year old polio victim, Dennis Monroe, completes an 8200 mile six day flight from Manila to Los Angeles in a portable iron lung. He travels with his father Lt. (jg) Elmo Monroe and mother Mrs. Evelyn Monroe. Dennis was stricken March 5 with chest and both legs paralysis.
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Manila
Dennis Monroe
Los Angeles
Elmo Monroe
Evelyn Monroe
International Sowidphoato
Second Holy Week Service Tuesday at YMCA
The second morning Holy Week service at the YMCA in Schobeloek takes place tomorrow with Ted by Dick Tweeten and prelude by Mrs A S Smith. The woven "My Task" is the special musical piece and prayers and messages focus on forgiveness and salvation.
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YMCA
Schobeloek
Huh Howe
Ted
Dick Tweeten
AS. Smith
Robert Averetts
Tronis ( Polkwill
Waiter Smith
Two Creosoting Firms Bid for Memphis Utility Poles
In Memphis bids were opened from American Creosoming Co of Jackson Tennessee and Republic Creosoming Co of Mobile Alabama. Both offered identical bids for supplying poles to the utility, totaling 26,247 dollars.
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Memphis, Tenn
Oto
Memphis
American Creosomineg Co
Jackson, Tenn
Republic Creosoming Co
Mobile
Ala
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