UN Loses Wonju and Osan in Korean War Push
UN forces abandon Wonju and Osan as Chinese Red career toward Pusan. Wonju seizes a major highway hub 45 miles south of the 38th Parallel after an all night street battle while Osan remains in retreat with the 8th Army pulling back to protection along the southern perimeter.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Osai
Wonju
JT Asan
38Th Parallel
Osan
Seoul
U.S. 8Th Army
U. S. &Th Army
Pusan
Red
Better Quality Eggs Program Focuses On Production
Tom Robb points to marketing trop ipality poultry and eggs as a regional problem. January 10 marks Egg and Poultry Day in Legion Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Iowa State College poultry specialists will address management feeding disease control and year-round housing. Attendees can order bulletins on topics and discuss with ISU extension staff.
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Legion Hall
Iowa State College
Iowa State College Benares Service
Mrs Walter Michel Dies After Ice Slip Injury
Mrs Walter Michel 538 of Hills died Sunday at Mercy hospital Iowa City from a skull fracture after slipping on ice at Riverside Thursday. Daughter of Joseph and Irene Wombacher Rummelhart she lived in Johnson County most of her life, married Walter Michel in Riverside, and belonged to Josephs church Hills and the Riverside Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are husband and four children Donald Iowa City and Mary Richard and Norbert all at home.
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Riverside
Walter Michel
Hills
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Johnson County
Joseph
Irene Wombacher Rummelhart
Washington County
Josephs Church
Riverside Legion Auxiliary
Donald
Mary
Richard
Norbert
VFW to Meet at Clubrooms for Anniversary Planning
The VFW will convene at the clubrooms at 8 o clock Tuesday night to discuss the dedication of newly remodeled rooms and outline other major upcoming events at the post.
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VFW
CROP drives $4000 plus aid from local churches in county
CROP officials in Washington county report over 4000 contributed to this year’s overseas relief campaign. Cash contributions in the county total 3609.18, with additional gifts from Wellman Mennonite church 438.82 and Bethel church 269.29. Township totals list Crawfordsville 537.75, West Chester 421, Marion 43.10, Lime Creek 160.25, Seventy-six 92, Washington 205, Jackson 258, Highland 749, Aineworth Oregon 285.50, Cedar 297.25, Rubio Clay 212.15, Dutch Creek 841.50, plus 91 in miscellaneous gifts.
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Wellman
Bethel Mennonite
Wellman Mennonite Church
Bethel Church
Crawfordsville
Crawford Township
West Chester
Franklin
Marion Township
Lime Creek
Seventy-six
Washington Township
Jackson Township
Highland Township
Aineworth
Oregon Township
Cedar Township
Rubio
Clay Township
Dutch Creek
Will D. Jones 85 Dies Sunday Morning in Washington
Will D. Jones, 85, lifelong Columbus Junction area resident, died Sunday morning in Washington. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stephens funeral home with Rev. Newell Jr. Chapman officiating. Burial in Cambrian cemetery. Born Feb 17, 1865 near Columbus City. married Maggie A. Jones in 1891. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Edwin Richards and Mrs. Wendell Morgan, two sons Walter and Stanley, twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
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Stephens
Columbus Junction
Rev
Newell Jr. Chapman
Cambrian Cemetery
Columbus City
Robert T
Dinah Helms Jones
Maggie A. Jones
Welch
Central Presbyterian Church
Edwin Richards
Wendell Morgan
Walter
Stanley
Washington State
IOOF Minstrel Show Presented to Vets
The Odd Fellows minstrel show of about 25 members visited the Veterans Administration hospital in Knoxville yesterday. They gave two one hour performances in the afternoon packed with band numbers choruses solos quartets dances dialogue poetry and humor for the hospitalized veterans. The program was arranged by the local Red Cross Chapter with the Red Cross Field Director in the hospital. It was praised as a great treat for the veterans.
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Odd Fellows Minstrel
Veterans Administration Hospital
Knoxville
Red Cross
Evert Haney Speaks at First Union Service on One Canon
Dr. Evert L. Haney of United Presbyterian church delivers the winter union service theme One Canon. He notes four unique Bible qualities including divine origin, layered history, Christ centrality, and broad influence. Rev. Basil McBee and Dr. William J. Grossheim assist. church music quiets the evening.
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Evert Haney
Evert L. Haney
United Presbyterian Church
Union
Dr. Haney
Jesus
Haney
Jesus Christ
Basil McBee
William J. Grossheim
Two Men Fined in City Police Court This Year
Fred Radda paid a $20 fine plus costs for intoxication and Robert Brock was fined $12.50 with costs for disturbing the peace in city police court since January.
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Fred Radda
Robert Brock
Iowa's 54th Assembly Convenes in 1951 Budget Battles
Des Moines reports Iowa's 54th general assembly opens amid anticipated clashes over civil defense school aid government streamlining and anti gambling laws. GOP majorities set the stage as leaders and officers are chosen while expectations mount for budget fights and governance reforms.
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Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
W. S. Lynes
Waverly
House
Lawrence Putney
Gladbrook
Sen
Stanley Hart
Keokuk
William S. Beardsley
GOP
Lynes
Clifford Strawman
Anamosa
Beardsley
Iowa State Education Association
Little Hoover’ Committee
Municipal Code Study Committee
Agriculture
Clyde Spry
State Liquor Control Commission
Atty
Robert Larson
Plan Final Rites For Mrs. Worley 87
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Catherine Worley 87 will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Jones funeral home with Rev. W J Stevens officiating. Mrs Worley, lifelong Washington county resident, died Sunday night at MacClintic Nursing home Wayland after a stroke five years ago. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery fragrance. Survivors include daughter Mrs Jess Pearson of Ainsworth a half sister Mrs Frank Florang of Washington a half brother Frank Hagen of Washington six grandchildren and one great grandchild. one daughter died in infancy.
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Emma Catherine Worley
MacClintic
Wayland
Jones Funeral Home
W. J. Stevens
Highland Township
Joe
Hannah Heffler Hagen
Horace Worley
Frank Hagen
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
James Randalls Newcomers to Washington Highlight Cargill Role
James Randalls and wife Ardyce are Washington newcomers, reported by the Chamber of Commerce. Randalls is the new plant superintendent at the Cargill plant. The couple moved from Spencer Iowa and now reside at 80515 East Madison Street. Their hobbies include knitting and photography, and they have belonged to the YWCA and Toastmasters.
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James Randall
Ardyce
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Randall
Cargill
Spencer
Iowa
East
Madison Street
YWCA
Toastmasters
Elu
Warmer Weather Comes After Iowa Cold Spell
Des Moines reports a warming trend ending a bitter cold snap. The weather bureau forecasts near freezing highs tomorrow with subzero to 10-15 above temperatures today in various zones. Roads east of a Knox ville to Elkader line remain icy and hazardous, with Highway 60 near Knoxville listed as quite icy for about 10 miles.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
The
Highway Commission
Knoxville
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Independence
Elkader
Washington
Blue Lodge Masons Meet Wednesday Evening
The Blue Lodge Masons will convene at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening January 10 for work in the first degree.
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Blue Lodge Masons
Western Germany Rearmament Stirs Soviet Alarm
Moscow fears a unified German army built in the west may threaten the world. Diplomatic observers say Russia would fight the rearming and warned it could spark a third world war. Officials in Moscow stress resolve to oppose German military revival.
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Germany
Moscow
Russia
Shapiro
Soviet Union
Solons Favor Hiring Liquor Manager In Iowa
Iowa legislators back a business manager for the liquor control department to handle policy while keeping the three member commission. A majority oppose abolishing the appointive panel. The survey results show mixed support on liquor act changes and other state issues.
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Iowa Daily Press
DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Commission
Iowa Daily Press Association
Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Control Department
General Assembly
Tax Commission
Basic Science Board
Reserve Unit Grows to 55 Men
Capt William Perdock announced six new recruits join the ordnance army reserve unit today increasing the roster to 55.
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William Perdock
Ordnance Army Reserve
Masson to Open New Income Tax Service
David J. Masson announces the opening of an income tax office in the Journal Building. He previously worked with the C. O. Dayton Tax Service last year. The Masson headquarters occupy the former office of his father, Dr. W. J. Masson.
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David J. Masson
Journal
Mr. Masson
C. O. Dayton Tax Service
Masson
W. J. Masson
Rev McBee to Speak at Union Prayer Meet
Reverend Basil McBee will headline the Week of Prayer union service at 7 30 tonight at Associate Presbyterian church the first in a series through Friday with local pastors. The theme is One Christ illustrated by McBee with further speakers including Reverend Walter Smith on Tuesday evening.
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Basil McBee
Truman outlines 10 point defense program in state of union
President Truman tells a joint session of Congress of a 10 point plan to build U S defenses for a possible full scale war. He urges military expansion selective service extension aid to the free world price and wage controls housing labor reform and tax increases. He names Russia as the aggressor and says defense of Europe is part of U S defense.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
U. S
House
Senate
Russia
Korea
Soviet Russia
Free World
Europe
Ed Polson to speak at Lincoln PTA meeting
Ed Polson, field representative of the Iowa Department of Public Safety safety education division, will speak at Lincoln school PTA Wednesday evening at 7 30. He will discuss the Challenge of Safety as parents attend and a vote on the book rental program is planned.
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Ed Polson
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Lincoln School
PTA
Polson
Weather forecast for Des Moines predicted warmth and wind
Des Moines Iowa sunny this afternoon with a high near 35 in the southwest and 25 in the northeast. Clear tonight with a low around zero in the northeast and 10 to 15 above in the southwest. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with highs near 30 to 40 depending on direction and winds from 15 to 25 mph. Outlook shows continued partly cloudy conditions and moderate temps into Wednesday with morning lows around 19 to 20 and highs near 42.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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