Big Three Agree To Arm 150 000 German Soldiers
The United States Britain and France reach a compromise to recruit 150 000 German troops into Western Europe defense forces under General Eisenhower. Germany must yield to conditions and seek equality in the international community as the price for their participation. The plan requires approval from Atlantic Pact defense ministers after deputies from 12 countries meet next week in London.
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Big Three
London
Western
Europe
Germany
Extra Saturday Postal Hours Planned for Christmas Season
Washington postoffice will keep parcel post and stamp windows open on Saturdays December 9 and 16 to aid mailing of Christmas cards and packages. Money orders will not be available those days. Residents urged to mail distant parcels by December 2 and nearby mail by December 9 with 3 cent stamps recommended to speed delivery. Bundling cards with faces all the same way urged to assist clerks.
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Washington
Postoffice
O. J. Brown
Brown
Christ
Plans for Washington County Poultry Day January 10
The Washington County Poultry Day program at the Legion hall on January 10 was finalized after a committee meeting. Bill Ganon named general chairman as Leland Baker and others took on roles in publicity exhibits housing and administrations. Iowa State College poultry experts attended to discuss exhibits demonstrations and lectures on poultry management.
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Washington County
the Legion Hall
the Pines
Bill Ganon
Leonard Egeerton
Poultry Department
Iowa State College
Charles Hotle
Ray Glover
Leland Baker
Lester
Twenty Thousand Trapped Troops Closer to Escape
Twenty thousand U.S. Marines and Army personnel near the Hungnam port area advance toward safety in the northeast Korea retreat. A relief column pushing from the south linked with forces at Koto and Hagaru as Chinese attacks surge near the 38th parallel. Allied air and naval support pounded enemy positions while a sprawling evacuation fleet waited offshore.
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Tokyo
L. S
Korea
Hagaru
Koto
Hagar
Agar
Hambane
Marine
Navy
Air Force
Weather Death Toll Rises Across Regions Amid Storm
A winter storm battered the Midwest and South with ice snow and sleet raising new flood threats. At least 36 deaths attributed to the weather since Monday with higher tolls likely from accidents on ice glazed highways. The storm moved from the south through Illinois and Indiana bringing rain turning to sleet and snow.
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Midwest
Pacific Coast
Dixie
United Press
Illinois
Indiana
Peking Replies Sought as Korea Peace Talks Begin
Iowa drivers forget to renew licenses as reminders stop. Highway patrol reports heavy renewal demand with 1.5 million license holders in the state. The public safety department halted renewal reminders in June, hoping motorists would renew on their own by birthdate.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Highway Patrol
State Department of Public Safety
Iowa
Safety Department
Nations seek Chinese troop withdrawal amid Korea talks
Thirteen nations urged China to cross the 58th parallel in Korea during a secret appeal to the Peking government. No confirmation of a Chinese reply was reported, but sponsors promised an announcement later. Wu Hsu Chuan received a copy of an Arab league truce plan, while Soviet diplomats stalled debate on calling for immediate Chinese troop pullout.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Komet
Peking
China
North Korea
Wu-Hsu-Chuan
T Red
U. S
America
App
Arab League
Korea
Mercury Sags Below Zero In Washington
Old Man Winter grips Washington with temperatures at one degree below zero and 4.5 inches of snow. Snow fell almost continuously over two days as city crews clear streets and highways stay slippery across northern and eastern Iowa with up to 11 inches at Charles City.
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Washington
Des Moines
Towa
Humboldt
Cedar Rapids
Davyenport
Charles City
Fire at John Deere store in Washington causes light flames
Firefighters quickly contained a 9 am blaze in the repair shop at the John Deere store on North Marion. Chief George Baker cites an overheated stove as the likely cause. The wooden structure suffered smoke and water damage though no machinery was lost. insurance covers the loss. Lydia Ann Barton leaves Spencer for Sac City to work after the holidays.
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Washington
John Deere
North
Marion Avenue
George Baker
Truman Attlee Press for Peace as Korea War Looms
Truman and Attlee meet for a fifth time amid pressure from Red China over a 13 nation peace bid. They weigh options including limited economic actions and a naval blockade if Peking rejects terms, while debating Formosa and UN membership.
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Washington
Truman
Clement Attlee
Red
Peking
Red Armies
Korea
Sime
Rel
Reduction in Social Security work credits and insured status
The 1950 amendments loosen old age and survivors insurance rules. It defines currently insured as 6 quarters in the 13 quarter window around death. Fully insured requires 40 quarters total or a rule of one quarter per four quarters after 1950 or after age 21, with minimum 6 quarters, and applies until age 65 or death. A quarter requires $50 wages or $100 self employment after 1950. After 1950, $3,600 earned in a year yields 4 quarters, with proportional credit for any part of the year. Death ends the taxable year.
Weathered farmer sharpens knife rather than wait for steak
Osceola Arkansas dispatch reports Bettye Starr recounts a weather beaten old farmer not taking chances with his steak order. When the waitress brought the bill he pulled out a whetstone and sharpened the knife.
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Osceola
Ark
Bettye Starr
Casualty Update in Korean War Totals 32,442 U S Forces
The defense department reports 32,442 American casualties through last Friday, including 5,616 dead. The weekly rise adds 1,414 casualties since the prior tally, with the Army bearing 2,940, Marines 3,907, Navy 335, and Air Force 260.
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Washington
Defense Department
United Nations
Navy
Air Force
United States Invests 58 Billion Yet Has One Reserve Division
The United States reports a defense spend of 58.6 billion dollars from July 1946 to December 1950 while only one division remains available for potential reinforcement of General MacArthur in Korea. Army chief General J Lawton Collins notes the 2nd Airborne could be sent, but a second division would still fall short of Chinese forces. Congress backs more defense funding but vows scrutiny on spending and may create a watchdog committee akin to Truman’s World War II panel.
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Korea
New York Communist Daily Worker
Formosa
China
Red
United States
Washington
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J. Lawton Collins
Army
Tokyo
MacArthur
2Nd Airborne
Japan
Mediterranean
Congress
President Truman
Truman
White House
Swine Producers Banquet Moves to YMCA Room
Due to high demand, the Washington County Swine Producers association banquet shifts from Lincoln School gymnasium to the YMCA community room. The event will feature Dr. Damon Catron of Iowa State College as principal speaker and include officer elections. honored swine producers from Washington county will be presented.
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Washington County Swine Producers Association
Lincoln School
YMCA
Damon Catron
Iowa State College
E. L. Quaife
Wilbur Plager
Iowa Swine Producers Association
Washington County
Two Firms Mark Special Weekend Events
The House of Flowers celebrates its second anniversary with a weekend special as The Blue Note opens its newly enlarged venue with free refreshments on Friday. Karl Schmidt now owns The House of Flowers, which offers a full line of flowers and Christmas plants. The Blue Note, run by Mrs. R. G. Wessler, has a new manager, Mrs. Dorothy Hartzell.
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House of Flowers
Blue Note
Karl Schmidt
R. G. Wessler
Dorothy Hartzell
Friends Help With Corn Harvest for Arthur Gorsh
About 30 friends and neighbors gathered at the Gorsh home on Tuesday to pick corn for Arthur Gorsh who is hospitalized after a corn picking accident. Several women bought and served lunch at noon for the workers. Names listed include Dunbar, Ted Mayer, Bob Dill, B Darbyshire, Homer Mayer, C Daering, Ed Miller, Donny Di, Richard Meyer, Keith Augusting, Harvey Leeper, George Canott, Orville Griggs, Tim Hayes, Gl Yoder, Cleo Trier, Billy Robertson, Cloyce Dunbar, Howard Mangold, Victor Mayer, Lee Mangold, Jimer Adams, Boyd Dunbar, Stanley Mangold, Jake Seethout, Lee Sanders, Preston Harvey, Roscoe Robertson, Shorty Tucker, Chris Norton.
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Arthur Gorsh
Gorsh
Dunbar
Ted Mayer
Bob Dill
B Darbyshire
Homer Mayer
C Daering
Ed Miller
Donny di Richard Meyer
Keith Augusting
Harvey Leeper
George Canott
Orville Griggs
Tim Hayes
Gl Yoder
Cleo Trier
Brownie the Water Spaniel Returns Home After Four Years
Elmer Prizler of near Glenville brings Brownie home after a four year absence. The dog had been away since December 1946 and the owners believe where Brownie may have traveled during the long wandering period.
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Elmer Prizler
Glenville
Prizlers
Des Moines Iowa Weather Outlook Light Snow Possible
Weather forecast for Des Moines and Iowa shows light snow this afternoon and Friday with gradually moderating temperatures. Highs around 20 in the west and south, 32 northeast. lows near 10 to 15, hotter near 25 in the far northeast. Winds 15 to 20 mph. Saturday cold with more light snow likely. highs 20 to 25, lows 13 to 18. Shippers Forecast lists wind speeds by region.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shippers
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