YW Week Observed By Washington YWCA Activities
National YWCA Week April 19 25 observed with a noon luncheon for employed women and a union church service led by Rev Milo Phillips at 7 30 pm at the Baptist church The event marks the YWCA as a community force and outlines membership details and related events including a tea for renewals and new members and the Little Sister banquet for the Y Teen group.
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Cloyce Stewart
Easter Sunrise Service Draws Large Local Crowd
Washington YMCA gym filled to near capacity for the annual community sunrise service hosted by the Y s Men s club. Joe Solomon of Bangalore India delivered the Easter message, introduced by Dave Elder, with Artemas Brown assisting and Pat Stewart at the organ. A high school chorus provided special music directed by Robert Ferrell.
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Body recovered from Mississippi River near Sabula Iowa
The body of William Davis Jr. 36 Miles was recovered Sunday night from the Mississippi River near Sabula Iowa Authorities said the boat did not turn over Davis and Gerald Kling 24 Preston drowned Feb 28 while returning from Savanna Indiana Kling's body was recovered April 12 Martin Driscoll and Lester Petersen both of Sabula found Davis body after several days of searching
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Number of Phones In Washington Is Above 0.5
Washington's telephone use reflects local activity with 2 500 phones in operation at the start of last year. The figure equals 40.9 phones per 106 residents, well above the national average of 30.3. AT&T notes demand remains strong despite a postwar slump.
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Weekend traffic toll tops sixteen thousand dead
More than 15 800 persons were killed in weekend traffic accidents last year according to police reports.
Dickenson Accused of Informing on Prisoners in Korea Court Martial
The Army accuses Cpl. Edward Dickenson of informing fellow prisoners to Communist captors who beat them. Charges include revealing escape plans of Gaither and a pistol Christensen held. The three issues opened as Dickenson faced a nine officer panel, later eight after a defense challenge.
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Bright Spots in Nation's Economy Highlight Auto and Construction Rebound
Washington reports point to auto sales, heavy consumer buying and record new construction as bright spots. Labor Secretary Mitchell forecasts unemployment decline by year end amid hopeful signs. Industry leaders expect better conditions by fall as auto production supports steel, with steel output down and mills near two thirds capacity.
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Rhee to Send Delegates to Geneva Conference
South Korean President Syngman Rhee agreed to dispatch delegates to the Geneva talks. He warned that April negotiations would show Reds are unreachable by words and urged unification under the ROK flag with Chinese Communist forces withdrawn. Rhee pledged to seek full democratic conditions and North Korea’s removal.
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Pope Pleads Ban on Atomic Weapons in Easter Message
In St Peters Square Pope Pius XII urged banning atomic biological and chemical arms and sought international accords to curb war. He warned 250000 in attendance and millions via radio of total extermination if rulers pursue hatred and death while defending legitimate self defense.
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Tron Curtain
Richland names Gilbert Dickinson postmaster
Gilbert Dickinson Richland Postmaster Gilbert Dickinson Richland Postmaster RICHLAND Gilbert R Dick inson former Richland Route 2 five miles southeast of town has received permanent civil service appointment as postmaster for Richland following recommendation by Congressman Karl M LeCompte One of seven local persons taking the tests Dickinson with 10 points for disabled veteran preference received highest rating of the group He will take office May 1 Ralph Steel acting since May 1 1953 was among the top three ratings Dickinson served as a lieutenant in World War II in a cavalry division and was wounded in action He is a graduate of Washington high school a son of Mr and Mrs
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Gilbert R. Dickinson
Karl M. LeCompte
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Ralph Steel
Dickinson
Washington High School
Mre
Nixon Indochina stance draws Democratic retort in Congress
Democratic lawmakers condemned Vice President Nixon's remarks suggesting U S troops might be used in Indochina if the French withdraw. They urged President Eisenhower to clarify whether the administration backs his statements and warned the speech could unsettle allied unity ahead of talks with Russia and Red China.
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Lillian Curran Dies at 77. Funeral Set Tuesday
Lillian Curran, 77, died Saturday afternoon, April 17. She was the daughter of Alexander Curran and Evaline Malin Curran, born January 1877. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at p.m in the Jones funeral home with Dr. G C Reed in charge, burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. A sister, Mrs. Annie Hayes, had died in 194?.
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Evaline Malin Curran
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Dickinson Father of Two Daughters Married North of Richland
W. N. Dickinson, born north of Richland, is described as married and the father of two daughters.
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W. N. Dickinson
Richland
Gilbert
Easter Boy Hunt Draws Record Crowd in Sunset Park
Nearly 1,000 youngsters ages 3 to 12 gathered in Sunset park for the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce Easter egg hunt. Over 6,000 eggs in 3,000 bags were distributed with 78 prize baskets awarded and Scouts helping police the area on a sunny Saturday.
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Carolyn Pratt
Harold Goodwin
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Russell Glasgow
Raymond Glasgow
Ronald Green
John Green
Dale Garrett
Scientists Stamped For Explanation Of Pitted Windshields
A “glasspox” epidemic of mysterious pitted windshields spreads from the Pacific Northwest eastward with reports from Michigan Illinois Wisconsin and other states. Experts discount radiation while noting old pits from travel BB guns or normal wear may explain many cases.
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Daily Paper Currency Printing Reaches 16 Million
Report notes that approximately 16 million dollars in paper currency are printed each day. The figure highlights the scale of the minting operation and the ongoing production capacity supporting the currency supply.
Dust Particles Blamed on Dust Blown From Northwest
Madison and Milwaukee communities report dust in the air with weatherman Harold Evans attributing the particles to air currents from the northwest drifting eastward. Other Wisconsin areas noted similar dust conditions.
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Wisconsin
Harold Evans
Holiday Toll In Iowa Over Easter Weekend 1954
At least 11 people died in Iowa during the Easter weekend from accidents. Three were killed and five injured in a three-vehicle crash seven miles east of Oskaloosa. The dead include Harold McKeag, 28, Delta. Lowell Myerly, 29, Thernburg postmaster. Connie Sue Little, 3, What Cheer. Injured were Lloyd Little, 30. his wife, 28. their daughter Judy, 2. and Hubert Earl Stout, 16. Two men drowned in Rock Creek Lake near Kellogg, and additional wrecks plus pedestrians killed near Bloomfield, Williamsburg, and other spots are noted. (Continued on page 3).
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United Press
Iowa
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Oskalopes
Harold McKeag
Delta
Lowell Myerly
Thernburg
Connie Sue Little
What Cheer
Lloyd Little
Canenie
Myerly
Judy
Hubert Earl Stout
Deleta
Oskaloosa Collision Kills Three on Iowa Highway 93
A head on collision on Iowa Highway 93 seven miles east of Oskaloosa killed three and injured four. Victims include Harold McKeag 28 Connie Sue Little 3 and Lowell Thornburg 52. The wreck occurred when McKeag tried to pass a car and struck a semi driven by James Hayes 35. The Myerly car and truck cab plunged over an embankment.
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What Cheer
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Judy
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Iowa Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy With Showers
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with Tuesday increasing cloudiness and showers in western and southern areas late afternoon or night. Lows tonight 31 to 38 in the north and 38 to 4 in the south. highs Tuesday in the 60s to low 70s. Wednesday remains cloudy and mild with scattered showers and highs in the 60s.
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