21 Apr 1953
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1953
Page
1
Police report a wallet found in San Antonio Texas includes a note from the finder apologizing for the delay in returning it. Brice had lost the wallet 11 years ago in Arlington Virginia.
The last Washington forum program features State University of Iowa faculty and students presenting Chamber Opera If Men Played Cards as Women with cast Rob ert Borg Malcolm Weal ly Barry Mandel and Willard Snnstad. A pianist tenor soloist and woodwind quintet perform. Tickets at door or season passes honored.
Eight killed when a Western Airlines DC 6B crashed into San Francisco Bay minutes after 30 passengers disembarked. Two survivors were rescued and rushed to Alameda Naval Hospital. Survivors named Beverly Nelson and Jerry Adams. one body identified as Dave B. Petty. Four others remained missing as dawn approached.
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration has trimmed about 360 million from Truman era budget requests as it moves toward a billion dollar savings goal to justify tax relief. Defense and foreign aid figures remain unsettled with the 1954 fiscal year starting July 1.
Retired General Robert L. Eichelberger, an elder statesman of the U S Army, says Japan should build up its military to deter new Communist aggression in the Far East. He suggests U S aid could offset costs of stationing American forces and notes no danger to other Far Eastern nations from a rearmed Japan. Eichelberger, back from a Mediterranean cruise, argues the United States cannot alone guarantee Japan’s safety.
The sun dial is described as likely the first device used to measure time, marking an ancient method of tracking hours by the sun’s position.
City Manager Peter Rowan announced he had requested the resignation of Police Chief Ed Ruppert amid an intensive investigation into the April 8 murders of Mrs. James Oiler and Beverly Brenneman. Ruppert, chief for about seven years, was the first to be asked to resign since Rowan took over two years ago.
American B-29s from Okinawa bombed a newly rebuilt airfield near Taechon in Northwest Korea as first week air attacks resumed south of the Yalu River. B-26s struck Red supply routes destroying 42 vehicles and triggering multiple explosions at a Red motor pool south of Kilehu.
Rescue workers combed the mangled Champion train wreck near Dillon South Carolina after a derailment that killed at least five and injured about 150. Mrs Hicken of Springfield Massachusetts was trapped for hours until rescued. Dozens of injured, many servicemen, were treated at St Eugene hour hospital and other nearby facilities.
FBI in Washington was expected to issue a report on the April double murder of Mrs. James Oiler and Beverly Brenneman and the related death of Charles Nelson. Investigators in Iowa City continued questioning possible informants as they look for links among the killings on the Oiler farm. Nelson was found with a gunshot wound April 11 as he was to be questioned.
A rag seller attempted to pass scrap lead as rags to a West Buffalo junkman. The buyer exposed the trick and was paid more for the lead than for the rags, leaving the seller laughing but exposed.
The Post Office Department researches extending rural carrier routes to cut costs. Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield says longer routes could remove many of the 32,600 carrier positions. Spokesman notes many carriers work only four to five hours daily, with average routes around 45 miles on paved or graveled roads.
In Clinton, a municipal court fined ten men after a gambling raid at a garage behind Herbert A. Romans home. Roman received 300 dollars plus costs for operating a gambling house while nine others pleaded guilty to gaming and were fined 100 dollars and costs each. One man pleaded guilty without a charge filed.
Iowa Senate approves a 300 million bond plan to modernize primary highways and sends the measure to the House as the 100th legislative day nears adjournment. Other actions include studies on a potential super toll highway and ongoing debates over education and soil conservation funding.
Returning American prisoners recount harsh treatment by captors and the toll of captivity. Officials note heavy losses in farm price support programs may push Congress toward new laws, with disposal of surplus crops likely at a loss unless emergencies arise.
Funeral services were held at 2 PM Monday at Sherman’s Funeral Home for Arthur Cooley with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Reverend Earl Longfellow and Reverend Arthur Peters presided. Pallbearers named Loyd Bradshaw, H W Hampton, Ed Hite, and Richard Waltman. obituary record initially omitted Dwight L. Cooley of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Seventh graders presented Headline Hunters a one act play at the junior high PT meeting. Cast included Elaine Sturgis Linda Loveless Larry Knight LaVerne Geyer Clemma Mosier Margaret Young Lewis Kerr Barbara Shannon John Skujvis Cathy Pratt promoted the show Nancy Conley and Sandra Batterson handled properties. Mrs Margaret Baldwin directed and Rev Basil McBee presided. A Cancer Society film followed the program.
Gen. J Lawton Collins testified to Senate investigators that Gen Matthew Ridgway halted a planned May 1951 Korean offensive on his own authority. He said Ridgway did not receive orders from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to stop the drive championed by Gen James Van Fleet, who wanted a combined ground and amphibious assault on Korea’s east coast. Collins noted Ridgway feared high casualties from the plan.
Donald J. Blacketer started as district engineer with Iowa Southern Utilities Co. on April 20. A What Cheer native, he studied at What Cheer schools and the State University of Iowa, earning an electrical engineering degree in 1942. He worked four years in Westinghouse’s transformer department and recently ran an electrical contracting business with his father in What Cheer. He and his wife Kay, 5, live at 802 North Second Ave and attend the Methodist church. his hobbies include hunting and fishing.
Tokyo reports describe the first group of Allied sick and wounded prisoners freed from Korea being treated in hospital with celebrations. They ordered their favorite meals including steaks and ice cream, watched a movie, and received birthday cake as Red Cross workers brought cheer. One rescued soldier, Joe Heath, celebrated his 21st birthday amid flowers, cake, and songs, though unable to eat much due to injury.
City councilmen spent Monday night inspecting the street lighting project which is almost complete with just four poles remaining. They discuss sanitation meeting plans, a landfill demonstration, a state law banning feeding raw garbage to swine, and action to remove junk from Roy Raymond’s north town lot with costs to be assessed.
Washington dispatch reports Voice of America challenges Czechoslovakia to release American newsman William N. Oatis who enters a third year in a Red prison Thursday. It notes Soviet authorities freed 15 physicians in January and calls their confessions false while denouncing Oatis's to Czech audience as patient.
Allied POWs freed from Red prison camps describe rifle butt blows to heads deaths from neglect and starvation on death marches in Korea. They recount mutilations, failed medical care, and transfers that left many critically wounded or ill behind.
Luther Rodeniette 21 was fined $1 for shooting a motorist in the eye with a water pistol in Muscatine. The motorist Charles Erdman said the stream nearly caused him to lose control of his car. Police called the act playful and charged Rodeniette with assault.
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Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with mild Wednesday conditions. Lows 38 to 46 northeast and 44 to 50 southwest. Highs 60 to 70. Thursday cooler then slight warming. Temperatures average 8 to 6 degrees above normal with normal highs 66 north 63 south and lows 37 north 42 south.
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