New Bill Favors Korean Veterans
Washington President Truman signed a new GI Bill of Rights to aid Korean War veterans with education job training guaranteed home loans and other readjustment benefits similar to World War II. Eligible veterans include those who served since immediate start of the Korean War and were honorably discharged with limited postwar schooling limits and loan guarantees.
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Federal Inspectors Authorized to Close Unsafe Coal Mines
Washington reports federal inspectors now have authority to close unsafe coal mines. President Truman signed the legislation, a victory for United Mine Workers leader John N. Lewis after years of advocacy. The law expands powers of the Federal Bureau of Mines to shut down mines with dangerous conditions following disasters.
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Anniversary Marked By Special Program At County Hospital
The Washington county hospital marked its fortieth anniversary with a special program on a Wednesday evening. Mr BL Lette welcomed attendees as Dr C Raymond Reed offered the invocation. Mayor v Du puis praised the hospital's impact on residents. Donald W Cordes of the Iowa hospital association delivered the keynote, noting pioneer efforts helped spur broader hospital development.
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Twin Jet Navy Plane Crashes Into House in Santa Ana
A Navy F-230 Banshee crashed into the residence of Ray and Renee Stedman in Santa Ana during a training run, killing the pilot. The impact ripped through half the house and lifted a nearby home from its foundation, injuring a woman in the dining room. The Stedmans and their spouse were away at the time.
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Allies Expect Key Moves By Reds In Korean Truce Talks
Allied negotiators anticipate significant Communist actions as truce talks pause for recess. Peiping Pyongyang and possibly Moscow are seen as signals of major decisions, while Gen William Dean shifts to a new POW camp in North Korea after being captured in 1950.
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Truck Accident Kills LeMars Baby Girl
Le Mars child Sherry Lynne Lawrence died in a Le Mars hospital from injuries after a truck backed over her. Authorities said the infant wandered into the rear of a truck backing from a neighbor’s driveway Tuesday night.
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Wyoming 4-H Visitors Arrive for Week in Washington County
Nineteen Wyoming 4-H youths arrive in Torrington Washington county for a week of banquets tours and exchanges. Adult leaders Mrs J C Christensen and Max Wall accompany them. The event marks the second exchange with North Carolina and extends through July 24 with hosting local youths and planned activities.
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Rival pitches for Democratic nomination sweep Chicago
United Press reports Senator Richard Russell and Senator Estes Kefauver pressed rival appeals for big city backing before the Democratic National Convention. Russell sought Chicago Democratic leader Jacob Arvey's support while Kefauver backed Lehman’s anti filibuster proposal to court Northern civil rights backers. Harriman received backing from New York state chair Paul O Mitzpatrick as he headed to Chicago amid cautious optimism.
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Matt McFarland Dies In Philippine Islands
Matt McFarland, lose in Manila Philippines, was son of Arthur and Lavanche Melkaurland raised in Ainsworth and a 1880s Ainsworth high graduate. He served in the Spanish American War and taught in Philippine schools after marrying a local woman. He was a World War II prisoner of war for years, then returned to Iowa for alumni events and family visits. He leaves sister Mrs Manda Neff of Davenport and brother Luther of Moline.
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Miss Universe Helena Kuusela Prefers Daily Steam Bath
In Port Arthur Ontario, Helena Kuusela the newly chosen Miss Universe explained she takes a steam bath daily to stay beautiful. The Finnish winner, arriving in a Finnish colony during a Canada trip, said she aims for a daily routine.
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Navy Skyrocket Flight Sets Record Speed Over Mojave
Secretary Pau Al Kimball confirmed the KD 52 2 Skyrocket reached 1 258 mph in a test over the Mojave Desert prompting a call for faster atomic planes. The craft reportedly climbed to 79 194 feet during last year's tests by Douglas pilot Bill Bridgeman. The official world speed record remains 679 81 mph set by a North American K 86 in 1954.
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Mrs Truman Returns to Washington After Missouri Trip
Mrs Truman arrived from Missouri and hurried to Walter Reed General Hospital to be with President Truman who is treated for a virus infection. She looked tired but greeted photographers with a cheerful good morning as the White House reported a very good night and possible light fever later, with condition listed as good.
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Taft Predicts Truman Will Be Chosen Nominee
Senator Robert A. Taft predicts the Democrats will renominate President Truman. He told reporters he has always thought the party would fall back on Harry Truman and sees no alternative for the nomination.
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Strike continues as industry and union deadlock in Pittsburgh
Reports from steel industry sources say USW and steel companies remain at odds over key issues including the right of workers to quit and a contract clause on withdrawal. CIO President Miarreau seeks elimination of a 5 day withdrawal clause, while thousands of USS workers miss vacation pay as pay windows open but few collect. Steelman suspends efforts to broker a closed shop agreement.
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Washington Golf Club Twilight Fish Dinner Reminder
Washington Golf and Country Club members are reminded that reservations for the twilight league fish dinner must be in by Friday noon. The dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday evening.
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New John Deere Tractors to Be Displayed at Local Firm
Nate Young of Farmer's Implement announces a Saturday July 19 display at the business featuring the new John Deere 2 and 3 plow tractors as successors to Models A and B. The event highlights engineering advances and invites all to visit.
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Weather watch for Des Moines area
Des Moines forecasts show cloudy warm humid conditions tonight with showers possible in eastern and central areas and a chance of thunderstorms in extreme north. Lows around 70 to 76 with highs Friday near 85 to 90. Partly cloudy and scattered showers expected Saturday with cooler conditions.
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