Frozen Boots Delay Climb On Everest Final Assault
In this account from May 28 1952 Tenzing Norgay describes the last approach to Everest summit with Hillary. They face freezing boots limited oxygen and gales as they reach Camp Nine and push toward the south summit planning a turn about lead to avoid exhaustion and a 10000 foot drop.
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Hillary
Camry
A. Gregory
W. C.) Lowe
Sherpa Angnima
Camp Kight
Lambert
Lhext
Camp Nine
Kangshung
Everest
Fifty Eight Perish In Pacific Crash
The navy reports all 58 aboard the Transocean air liner Royal Hawaiian died in a violent sudden death after crashing 320 miles east of Wake. Rescue efforts pull 14 mangled bodies as ships search a 10 mile debris field. The disaster is the worst commercial Pacific flight accident to date.
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Honolulu
T. H
Navy
Transocean
Royal Hawaiian
Pacific
Wake
Barrett
Hawaiian Sea Frontier
Pacific Flight
Lillis Day Laughridge Dies at Bloomfield
Mrs. Robert Laughridge aged 66 died Saturday morning at 6 45 am at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield after a year of ill health. Born in Brighton in October 1896 she taught school after Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant and lived in Keokuk Keota and Bloomfield where her husband was principal. Survived by her husband son Robert Jr and her father Joe Day. Funeral at Bloomfield Methodist Church Monday at 2 pm with burial in Brighton.
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Brighton
Robert Laughridge
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Lillis Day Laughridge
Joe Day
Cora Hecks Davy
Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Keota
Laughridge
Keokuk
Robert Jr
Methodist Church
Taft Recovery Sparks Debate on Republican Leadership Lineup
On Capital Hill the question of who should permanently succeed Sen. Robert A Taft as Republican leader dominates talk. Taft named Sen. William F. Knowland to act for him as leader during illness. Knowland’s status as a top Republican is shadowed by opposition and tensions with Democrats and GOP colleagues.
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Washington
Robert A Taft
Capital Hill
Taft
William F. Knowland
Calif
Knowland
Senate
Eisenhower
Waitress Slashed by Husband in Tavern
Ottumwa Iowa report says Mat tie Bryson a 22 year old waitress was slashed with a pocketknife during a quarrel with her husband at Lucille and Mae's tavern. She was in good condition at St Joseph's hospital with deep cuts on face and body. Herbert Bryson 29 was charged with assault to commit a felony and held for arraignment.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Herbert Bryson
Needed Rain Falls in Washington on Monday
Washington county residents welcomed the rain that fell Monday afternoon and night. Official reports show about one inch of moisture arriving as a hard shower followed by steady overnight rain, aiding crops gardens and lawns.
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Washington
Washington County
Victims in Washington County Auto Crash In Critical Condition
Kathleen Ann Crone remains in critical condition at Washington county hospital after a Sunday evening auto crash near Washington. Lee Christner, another seriously injured, is listed in serious condition.
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Kathleen Ann Crone
Washington
Washington County
Lee Christner
Four Airmen Die in Navy Patrol Plane Crash
NORFOLK Va AP the navy said there is no hope and called off a search for four missing naval airmen believed to have gone down with a Navy patrol plane. The destroyer McNair picked up four survivors and recovered three bodies from the water. Cmdr W T Etnire said a thorough search indicates the four missing men went down with the aircraft.
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Norfolk, Va
Navy
Atlantic
McNair
Cape Henry
Cmdr
W. T. Etnire
Patrol Squadron 44
Rhee Expected To End Boycott Of Truce Talks
Reports say South Korea’s Syngman Rhee plans to end his boycott of Panmunjom truce talks as troops withdraw under heavy Chinese attack. Maj. Gen. Choi Duk Shin, the truce delegate, may return to negotiations to speed armistice signing.
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Seoul
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Choi Duk Shin
Choi
Rhee
U.N
Excess Profits Tax Renewal Moves Through Senate Committee
The Senate Finance Committee approved the administration's six month renewal of the excess profits tax on corporations to Dec 31 without amendment. The voice vote reflected calmer proceedings than the House dispute, with no roll call taken. A proposed exemption of the first 100 000 of earnings was rejected. Dr Paul French and two daughters stay at the United Presbyterian home to finalize affairs of French's deceased sister, Mary French.
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Washington
ULP
Senate Finance Committee
Eugene D. Millikin
R-Colo
House
Millikin
Senate
Paul French
United Presbyterian Home
Dr French
Mary French
Stand or Die Orders Issued To ROK Troops Under Attack
South Korean troops were ordered to stand or die as up to 80 000 Chinese forces pressed a major assault on the Central Front. ROK forces held a 15 mile line from Kuamhwa to the Pukhan River after retreating two to three miles in heavy fighting. American officers warned the roof could fall in on ROK divisions as U N supply trucks stalled in rain and fighters bombed the bulge. General Maxwell D Taylor said the attack was strong but expected and costly.
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Tami
Khumbhu
Sill
Chomo Lung-Ma
John) Hunt
Tibet
Seoul
Korea
Kuamhwa
Pukhan
ROK
Pukhas
Eighth Army
U.N
Syngman Rhee
Maxwell D. Taylor
Taylor
Bulge
Nationals Defeat American League In All Star Game
In Cincinnati the National League topped the American League 5 to 1 in the 20th annual All Star game. Rob ins Roberts of the Phillies opposed Billy Pierce as Mantle and Reynolds faced late injury concerns for the AL.
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Nationals
American League
Cincinnati
National League
American
Robin Roberts
Phillies
Billy Pierce
White Sox
Casey Stengel
Wckey Mantle
Stengel
Allie Reynolds
Higher Postal Rates Are Urged By Summerfield
Washington with Arthur E. Summerfield urging across the board mail rate increases to cut the postal deficit by 240 million dollars and ease taxpayer burden. GOP leaders predicted approval before adjournment but some Republican committee members aimed to delay hearings to miss this session's action.
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Summerfield
House Post Office Committee
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Congress
House Committee
Jaycees Offer Free Scotchlite Tape for Bicycles
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will apply scotchlite reflecting tape to bicycles free of charge Friday from 4 to 6 p m. All youngsters needing tape should bring themselves and their bicycles to the front of the band location.
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Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Concert at Municipal Band in Ral Pa
Memorial concert honors Harold Kerr MD with a Salute to the Chief of Staff. Sousa selections include The Stars and Stripes Forever and The Water Witch. World War I songs and military marches feature Cornet solos and Remember Pearl Harbor.
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Municipal Band
Harold Kerr
Chief of
Light Cavalry
U.S. Field Artillery
Cornet
Water Witch
Dan Kiesey
Buchtel
Boskerek
Lake
Army Air Corps
Crawford
Adamson & McHugh
Loesser
Willson
Pearl Harbor
Reid & Kaye
Zimmermann
Stars and Stripes
Sousa
Falks Store Marks Second Anniversary
Joe Falk observes the second anniversary of his clothing store in Washington this week. He began with B and B Clothing on the square and now runs Joe Falk Clothing and Shoes with his son in law Leon Hilfman and Oscar Cuddy assisting. The building itself is a longtime men’s and boys’ shop previously owned by Dougherty Brothers and Phil Antonoff.
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Joe Falk
Washington
Joe
Mr. Falk
Dougherty Brothers
Phil Antonoff
Leon Hilfman
Oscar Cuddy
Draft Board Quits Over Alleged Political Influence
Wabash county draft board resigns in protest after the induction postponement of two youths. Beamer Jr., son of Rep. Beamer, and Vaughn Peebles were deemed eligible inductees. the board objects to deferment and says replacements would be unfair.
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Wabash, Ind
Wabash County
Frederick M. Whisler
Wabash
John V. Beamer, Jr
California
Beamer
John V. Beamer
Rind
Vaughn P. Peebles
Yale University
Peebles
Continuation Sale Promoted for Scotchlite Bumper Strips
A notice promotes extending the sale of Scotchlite reflecting bumper strips for automobiles to be held Saturday evening at a central park stand.
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Central Park
Berliners Hold Bargain Sale on Border Food Aid
West Berlin residents in a border belt opened four mobile stores to sell fruit and milk at cut prices to East Berliners, who crossed the border in large numbers. Prices were pegged to East marks, showing at least one way food could reach East Germany.
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Berlin
Kreusberg
United States
East Germany
Willi Kressman
Oranienplatz
Kreuzberg
East Berlin
Appeal for Blood Donor Replies for Red Cross Event
Donors who offered to give blood for the Washington Red Cross bloodmobile on July 22 and 23 should return their reservation cards to confirm or decline participation. A total of 528 postal cards were sent, and organizers must know who will fulfill pledges with substitutes arranged for absentees. More cards will be mailed as volunteers are still awaiting cards.
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Washington County
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Washington
Robert Everetts
Conors
Everetts
Mrs. George Lemley Dies After Long Illness at 70
Emma Belle Griffin born December 25 1882 in Brighton died at 2 this morning after four lingering illnesses. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday July 16 at Sherman’s funeral home with Woodlawn cemetery burial. Survived by George C. Lemley husband two daughters Mrs Clifford Lahey and Mrs Dorothy Topping one son Capt Hal Nelson Jr three stepchildren six grandchildren and one great grandson.
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George Lemley
Brighton
Trace Hill
Sherman
Woodlawn
Emma Belle Griffin
Newton Griffin
Martha Ann (Riley) Griffin
Hal Nelson
George C. Lemley
Lemley
United Presbyterian Church
Clifford Lahey
Waukesha
Wis
Dorothy Topping
Wellman
Capt
Hal Nelson Jr
Riverside
Calif
Writer Refuses To Answer McCarthy Contempt Threat
Senator McCarthy threatened Harvey OConnor with contempt for refusing to answer questions on his writings and beliefs. OConnor denied membership in a Communist conspiracy and argued the subcommittee lacked jurisdiction to inquire about his books.
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Washington
LLP
Joseph R. McCarthy
Harvey O’connor
Senate Permanent
O’connor
State Department
Subcommittee
McCarthy
Congress
Mellon
Botanists Study Squirrels Role in Oak Wilt Spread
Researchers examine how squirrels may transfer oak wilt fungus from infected trees to healthy ones, assessing risk and pathways. The study analyzes seed dispersal behaviors, tree connections, and environmental factors affecting transmission in forest ecosystems.
Complete Decorating In Winga s Cafe Here
The Winga family reopened their cafe after a two week vacation with interior decorating. The neon sign was installed and the front repainted. The main feature is farm scene wallpaper on the side walls with a coordinating small pattern.
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Winga
Des Moines Iowa Five Day Outlook Shows Warmer Trend
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered showers south central and near the Mississippi. Wednesday mostly fair with some showers along the river and higher temperatures inland. Thursday generally fair and warmer with temperatures 6 to 10 degrees above normal. normal highs 88 to 90 and lows 65 to 68.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi River
Washington
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