Dirksen Vows Campaign Effort For Eisenhower Victory
Senator Everett Dirksen arrived in Denver for strategy talks with Eisenhower backers. He pledged to work with vigor for Eisenhower’s win, said he felt frustrated by the nomination but the wounds would heal with time. He recalled his convention speech attacking Dewey and spoke of ongoing conference sessions.
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Colo
Cup
Everett M. Dirksen
Robert A. Tart
Dwight D Eisenhower
Dirksen
Eisenhower
Taft
Illinois
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
UN Forces Repulse Attacking Chinese On Baldy Hill
UN infantrymen entrenched on Old Baldy repelled a Chinese assault on the West Central Front near Chorwon. An Allied officer said defenders would pursue remaining survivors with flame throwers while U S Air Force planes dropped flares to deter renewed Red attempts. Elsewhere, two probes west of Yondon were repulsed and Central Front patrol clashes were brief.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Old Baldy
U. N
Gorth
Chorwon
U. S
Yondon
Beckwith Awaits Gallows On Monday
Fort Madison prisoner Ed ward J. Beckwith 29% awaits execution at 6 30 a m Monday for the slaying of 22 year old Mrs Irma Jean Stahl in a Morrison tavern rape attempt on June 22 1945. Rev Lester Peter chaplain says Beckwith has re established his Christian faith and family visited him last Friday before the final weeks. The World War II veteran is to die by hanging.
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Fort Madison
Edward J. Buddy Beckwith
Lester Peter
Beckwith
Irma Jean Stahlhut
Morrison Tavern
Iowa Bagpipers Ready For London Appearance
A 60 girl bagpipe band arrived in London from France and will make its first public appearance tonight. The group marches from Trafalgar Square to the River Thames Victoria Embankment in kilts and pipes.
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London
France
Trafalgar Square
River Thames
Victoria Embankment
Wanda Siegler Victim of Polio in Keota
Keota family reports 18 month old Wanda Siegler daughter of Mr and Mrs Verle Siegler was admitted to University Hospital Iowa City Friday with suspected polio affecting her left leg and thigh.
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Wanda Siegler
Verle Siegler
Here
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wanda
United States Wins Olympic Team Title In Helsinki
The United States clinched the Olympic team championship in Helsinki with a dramatic final-day rally over Russia. Pat McCormick won the women’s platform diving title, giving the U S a 1 2 3 sweep in the event and tipping the balance as swimmers and boxers closed the gap.
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United States
Helsinki
Russia
Pat McCormicck
Long Beach
Calif
Iowa Utility Commission Opposed by Telephone Group
Two Iowa Independent Telephone Association leaders urged a state public utility commission would bring little benefit. C. C. Pearce of Riceville and Clyde McKarlin of Montezuma testified to a governor study committee that creating a commission would not lower rates, which are already similar to surrounding states.
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C. C. Pearce
Riceville
Association
Clyde McKarlin
Montezuma
McFarlin
Iowa
Pilotless Interceptors Considered by Air Force for Defense
The Air Force weighs two supersonic pilotless interceptor planes and a supersonic jet bomber to guard U.S. shores. Officials would not confirm but cited development contracts for interceptor models. Scientists argue pilots may become unnecessary as automatic radar guided missiles target invading aircraft.
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U.S
Air Force
Washington
Farmers Invited To Exhibit Farm Gadgets At State Fair
Cedar Rapids radio station WMT invites farmers to enter a farm gadget show at the Iowa State Fair. The contest welcomes amateur inventors working on farms, with free entry and a deadline postmarked by midnight August 16. Interested entrants should contact WMT.
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Cedar Rapids
WMT
Inflation pushes higher as stabilizers say controls failing
Congress in Washington faces a rising cost of living projection as Ellis Arnall and Roger Putnam warn that prices will climb monthly for a year unless tighter controls pass. They blame Republicans for weakening anti inflation safeguards amid the record high cost of living.
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Ellis Arnall
Congress
Roger L. Putnam
Govt cites rising living costs driven by price controls
The government says the cost of living index reached 18.6 percent above 1955-30 prices for 34 days ending June 15, with food prices up 1.2 percent in early July. Arnall blames Congress for price jumps and criticizes the White House over steel price hikes, warning of further rises.
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Congress
Stevenson Eyes Early Start For 1952 Campaign
Gov Adlai Stevenson weighs an early campaign start to boost recognition ahead of the 1952 race. Wilson Wyatt says Stevenson may begin speaking before Labor Day with a first address set for August 14 at the Illinois State Fair. Wyatt and Stevenson share control of the campaign direction as Truman-era help remains undecided.
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Ill
Adlai BE. Stevenson
Stevenson
Wilson Wyatt
Ilinois
Frank E. McKinney
Democratic National Committee
McKinney
Wyatt
Truman
Joey Kauffman Lucky He Had Playmates
In Wayland Joey Kauffman son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kauffman was playing with a rope tied to a tree limb. He slipped while climbing and became momentarily suspended but was aided quickly by other children.
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Wayland
Harold Kauffman
Wayland News
Kauffman
Joey
Muscatine Boy 12 Dies of Polio En Route to Hospital
Clarence Chamberlin of Muscatine, 12, died of polio Friday while an ambulance carried him to the University of Iowa Hospital. He was son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Chamberlin. The outbreak swelled with nineteen new polio admissions to Sioux City hospitals that day.
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Iowa City
Clarence Chamberlin
Muscatine
Kriday
University of Iowa Hospital
Ber
Sioux City
Fetters of Des Moines Visits Relatives on Trip Through Washington
Arthur Fetters of Des Moines called on relatives here Suiday while on a business trip through Washington. He is a brother of Mrs. Albert Simpson.
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Arthur [Fetters
Des Moines
Washington
Fetters
Albert Simpson
National Guard To Leave Sunday For Two Weeks Training
Washington and adjacent units ready to convoy to Camp McCoy Wisconsin for a two week summer training. Units from Oskaloosa Otumwa Mt Pleasant Burlington will join the group at Ainsworth Junction. Nearly 1000 new vehicles will equip the transport for the two week camp starting Sunday dawn. Governors day closes the encampment August 9 with Iowa Governor Beardsley and Wisconsin Governor Kohler expected.
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Wis
Red Bull” Division
McCoy
William Beardsley
Iowa
Walter Kohler
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Altr
Europe
Weidlein Dies at 97 in Wellman
J George Weidlein 97 longtime Wellman resident died at his home July 31 Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Methodist church Rev John Giles to officiate Burial in Wellman Cemetery He was born September 25 1854 in Henry county Illinois married Bertha Oliver Reader March 29 1881 She died 21 years ago He came to Iowa in 1898 operated a Wellman butcher shop Survivors include three sons Dr Floyd Weidlein Palisades Colorado Dr Ivan Weidlein Cleveland Ohio Guy G Weidlein Wellman two daughters Mrs Willis Bush Washington and Mrs Joe Schlabaugh Wellman nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren Two sons Earl deceased 1940 and an infant son
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J. George Weidlein
John Giles
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Henry County
Ill
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Eleanor Ewmett Weidlein
Bertha Oliver Reader
Colona
Iowa
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Floyd Weidlein
Palisades
Colo
Ivan Weidlein
Cleveland
Ohio
Guy G. Weidlein
Willis Bush
Washington
Joe Schlabaugh
Former Postmistress Dies At Columbus Jct
Bessie Moore 71 former postmistress at Columbus City died in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a long illness. She was born on a farm near Columbus Junction and served as postmistress from August 18 1918 to August 31 1950 for 32 years. Survived by sister Nellie Columbus City and several nieces and nephews.
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Columbus City
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Iowa City
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Iowa State Teachers College
Louisa County
Independent Bible Church
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Marriage License Issued to Phipps and So telo in Cedar Rapids
A marriage license was issued to James Thomas Phipps and Mareene Eleanor So telo, both residents of Cedar Rapids. This confirms their legal eligibility to wed in the area.
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Phipps and
Mareene Eleanor Sotelo
Cedar Rapids
Nicholas Hahn Dies at 76 in Keota Friday Night
Nicholas Hahn 76 died Friday night at his Keota home after a period of poor health. Born January 21, 1876 in Keokuk County, he lived on a Dutch Creek township farm and moved to Keota nine years ago. He is survived by wife and children John of Washington Albert on the Dutch Creek farm and Bernard of Keota, plus two sisters Mary Charlton and Lena Kuntz and two brothers Peter and Henry, all of Keota. Funeral services set for Monday at 9 a.m. at St Marys Church Keota with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Marsh funeral home in charge.
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Ala
John J. Sparkman
Washington
Alabama
International
Keota
Nicholas Hahn
Mr. Hahn
Keokuk County
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Mary Hahn
Dutch Creek Township
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Albert
Bernard
Mary Charlton
Lena Kuntz
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KXIC Unveils Sport Notes and Coffee Club Schedule
KXIC announced new Washington program changes. Sport Notes debuts Monday August 4 airing weekdays at 2 50 p m. Coffee Club moves to Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 1 39 p m with a Wednesday slot when possible. Full schedule in today’s Journal.
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Washington
KXIC
Today's
Federal Aid To Be Sought For Drought Stricken Farmers
The federal government seeks emergency aid as a $500 million Southeast and New England drought cripples agriculture. Officials warn the blow could derail defense production and push farmers toward ruin while agencies discuss hay lifts and grain reallocations to support livestock.
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New England
Department of Agriculture
South
Department
Knox T. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Charles F. Brannan
Monday Entry Day For 4 H Girls Show
Washington county 4 H girls must bring entries to the armory Monday afternoon for the annual junior achievement show. Entry day is set for Monday afternoon with drop off after 1 30 p.m. Window exhibits will be placed in stores around the square and remain during the fair. Exhibits are arranged at the armory Tuesday and open to the public Wednesday morning.
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Washington County
Armory
Police Chief Reports Black and Tan Dog at City Pound
Chief of police Carl Hancher today reported a small black and tan dog at the city pound. The owner may claim the dog, or it could become a nice pet if unclaimed soon.
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Carl Hancher
Des Moines Forecast: Partly Cloudy with Showers and Tstms
Des Moines region expected partly cloudy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms today tonight and Sunday. Turning cooler Sunday from the northwest half. Highs near 86 to 90 with 90 to 95 in the west. Lows around 65 to 70.
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Des Moines
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