169 Americans Die in July 4 Accidents
United Press reports 169 Americans died during the Fourth of July holiday with 93 traffic fatalities, 41 drownings, six plane crashes, 26 miscellaneous causes and three fireworks deaths. Ned H. Dearborn praised the reduced toll and urged continued caution, noting cooler weather aided fewer traffic deaths despite crowded roads. Michigan tops state toll with 14 fatalities, including a fireworks tragedy at a Brighton Drive-In.
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United Press
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Flint
Mich
Cadillac
Michigan
Samuel Genn
Brighton
California
Ohio
Texas
Illinois
New York
Safety Council
Cars Damaged in Night Collision Near Washington
George P. Davison of Washington and Dennis A. Hill of Wayland were driving when Davison stopped to repair headlights. Hill’s car struck the stationary vehicle on county road ten miles southeast of Washington at about 10 15. Davison’s damage estimated 75 dollars Hill’s about 100 dollars.
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George P. Davison
Washington
Dennis A. Hill
Wayland
Davison
Hill
Rocket Explodes During Fourth of July Display
Brighton Michigan July 5 A skyrocket exploded in the throat of Samuel Genn 54 while he operated a fireworks display at the lakes drive in theater killing him instantly as about 500 spectators watched. State Police said the rocket ripped off part of his head.
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Brighton
Mich
Samuel Genn
the Lakes Drive-In
Washington Gardener Counts First Ripe Tomato
Payne Marshall, a leading Washington gardener, reported picking his first ripe tomato of the season on Tuesday.
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Payne Marshall
Washington
Des Moines Forecast: Partly Cloudy With Thunder Showers
Des Moines area weather outlook shows scattered thunder showers across the state tonight and Friday in central and east regions. Warmer tonight with lows 58 to 65 and highs Friday around 78 to 85. Winds Friday NW around 15 mph. Outlook calls for fair, warmer Saturday and Sunday with partial clouds and some showers in the west early Sunday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wayne Simerman New Commander Elected by American Legion Post
Wayne A. Simerman was elected commander of the Leon Beatty post of the American Legion, succeeding Marion Rapp. Norman Schoonover and Floyd Tucker named as first and second vice commanders, with S W Easter as adjutant and Basil McBee as chaplain. Installations set for July 17 with a free will offering for a 135 guest dinner. The post aims to bid for the district meeting on Labor Day and to sponsor a Washington carnival July 7 to 14 with Legion details each evening.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Wayne A. Simerman
Marion Rapp
Norman Schoonover
Floyd Tucker
S. W. Easter
Basil McBee
Chaplin
Merle Steele
Ed Muck
Don Hazen
George Baker
Ray Minick
Legion Rooms
Commander Rapp
Paul Shearer
Everett Burham
Harold Jarvis
James Gallagher
Harold Boyd
Legion
Auxiliary
Post
Washington
Gillette to keep senate elections subcommittee post
Sen. Guy M. Gillette said he would remain chairman of the senate elections subcommittee for the time being. He cited delays and lack of staff counsel as reasons, and denied friction with members or pressure to whitewash the Maryland inquiry.
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Washington
Guy M. Gillette
Senate Elections Subcommittee
Subcommittee
Gillette
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Chicago Tribune
Maryland
Refuses to Reveal Bondsmen Names in Court
Frederick Vanderbilt Field, financier known for left wing causes, refused in federal court to disclose donors who posted bail for four fugitive U S Communist leaders. Judge Ryan ordered production of all bail fund records and issued subpoenas for the bookkeeper and accountant.
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New York
Frederick Vanderbilt’ Field
Angel
Ederal
Sylvester J. Ryan
Field
Ryan
Civil Rights Congress
MyF Members Plan Skating Trip to Iowa City
All MYF members plan a skating outing in Iowa City on Friday July 6. Interested participants should meet at the church at 6 45 p m.
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MYF
Iowa City
Johnston Warns Ban on Price Rollbacks Disastrous
Washington UPI report says economist Eric Johnston warned that banning price rollbacks would raise each household budget by about one dollar daily and called it an economic Pearl Harbor. He urged stronger controls as Congress debated a weakened bill with Truman backing.
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Washington
Eric A. Johnston
Congress
Truman
Johnston
Senate
Defense
Charles Ik. Wilson
CIO
Wilson
Homer Stephen Home Damaged by Lightning
A Homer Stephen home suffered substantial electrical damage during a Monday night storm. Fire and repair crews report the lightning entered the house via the electrical line blowing fuses and damaging furnace controls, outlets, plaster, the TV booster, and potentially other electronics. the couple slept through the strike and no shocks were felt.
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Homer Stephen
Stephen
Story Hours Sessions Being Resumed at Y
After a two month recess the YMCA Story Hour will resume in YMCA rooms on Saturday morning July 7 from 9 80 to 10 30 oclock Joyce Logan will lead for boys and girls aged four through seven Participation depends on parent and child interest All parents are asked to have their children attend.
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YMCA
Joyce Logan
Ridgway Selects Team for Korean Cease Fire Talks
General Ridgway chose a five man team to conduct preliminary cease fire talks with the Communists in Korea. Reports from Hong Kong said talks at Kaeson would set up details for a later formal armistice conference. The team is to include a U S Army colonel a Marine colonel a South Korean army colonel a UN commander major and an interpreter.
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Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Hong Kong
Kaesone
Ridgway
U.S
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Frank Face
Pace
Korea
Camp McCoyth
Masson Assigned to Camp at Fort Lewis
Cadet Daniel John Masson son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Victor Masson of 900 South Avenue C Washington Iowa a senior at the State University of Iowa is among 1210 cadets assigned to the 1951 ROTC summer camp at Fort Lewis Washington for six week field training through July 28 1951. Masson will undergo officers training with emphasis on engineers and leadership development and may qualify for a commission in the army reserve corps or a regular army commission.
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Daniel John Masson
Daniel Victor Masson
South Avenue
Washington
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Fort Lewis
Wash
Masson
Army Officers’ Reserve Corps
Peace officers report no arrests for fireworks July 4
Police said none were arrested for illegal fireworks on July 4. Typically a few are fined each year, and officers were glad no arrests were necessary.
Employment Report for June Seeks New Positions Here
The Iowa state employment service office logged 799 visits in June with 104 new applicants including many registered for detasseling. 129 non agricultural and 58 farm job referrals. 52 non agricultural and 28 agricultural placements. 30 employers visited. 9 new unemployment claims and 208 continued claims, 196 women in seasonal part time work. Office staffed by one person. calls urged in mornings.
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Iowa State Employment Service
Permelia
KR. Lay
468th Ordnance training camp begins at Pueblo Colo
Sgt Bill Thoma reports the 468th Ordnance group arrives at Pueblo Ordnance Depot for summer training. Troops travel by bus and train from Washington through Mt Pleasant Hastings Oxford McCook Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Each man pays 2.25 daily for camp restaurant meals. reimbursement later. Camp reporter Hal Williams lightens the ride with jokes.
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468Th Ordnance Group
Washington
Bill Thoma
Seni
Pueblo
Colo
468Th Ordnance
Pueblo Ordnance Depot
Mt. Pleasant
Eceaule
Hastings
Oxford
McCook
Denver
Colorado Springs
Roy Fields
Max White
Colorado
Hal Williams
Or al Ulin Held on Drunken Driving
Oral Ulin of Wellman was arrested Tuesday evening on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The arrest followed an argument with Wellman Marshal Everett Miller. Ulin was brought to Washington and lodged in the county jail and expected to waive preliminary hearing for district court action.
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Oral C. Ulin
Wellman
Wellman Street
Charles Snyder
Loren Robertson
Ulin
Everett Miller
Wellman Marshall
Washington
District Court
Coolest July Fourth in Washington Warmth Ties 78 Degrees
Yesterday marked one of the coolest July Fourth days in Washington with a high of 78 degrees. The mild spell stood out amid typical heat and drew residents to outdoor events and celebrations across the city.
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Washington
Mrs. Dora Stewart Dies at 83 in Washington
Mrs. Dora V. Stewart 83 died Wednesday morning at Washington county hospital after more than a year of illness. Born August 27 1867 in Washington she was a longtime resident and member of the Methodist church. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at L A Jones Funeral Home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. She is survived by one sister and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Dora V. Stewart
Washington County Hospital
Methodist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mrs. Stewart
Washington
Thomas and
Angeline (Runyan) Brindley
George W. Steweart
Casualty List in Korea to 78110
The Defense department reports a new total of American battle casualties in Korea as 78 110. The weekly total rose by 1 but remains far below the prior two weeks. The figure includes 18 000 dead 52 975 wounded 10 649 missing 159 captured by the Reds and 1 327 who were missing but found.
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Washington
Defense Department
U. S
Korean Pastor to Speak at Friday Evening Service
Rev. T. K. Kang from Korea will deliver a special address at 7:30 Friday night in the Tabernacle. The announcement by Pastor W. J. Stevens invites all, noting the message is of interest to everyone.
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T. K. Kang
Korea
Ch Tabernacle
W. J. Stevens
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