Record Attendance Surge Prompts Park Upgrades in Iowa
Attendance at Iowa state parks rose about 20 percent over last year with the 4th of July figures hinting at a new all time record in 1950. In 1949 the system turned away crowds and total visitors reached about 63.7 million. July last year drew 1.149 million. Park officials report insufficient parking and picnic space as overflow crowds continue, despite new bathhouses and spring openings aimed at easing demand.
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Iowa
New Cleaning Shop Opens Wednesday in Washington
Fashion Cleaners at 106 N Iowa opens with owner Keith Crossett announcing his 20 years in the dry cleaning trade and six years in Washington. Mrs Crossett and son Phil assist in running the business.
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Fashion Cleaners
Iowa
Keith Crossett
Crossett
Washington
Young Republicans Convene State Convention in Des Moines
About 400 delegates attended the Iowa Young Republicans one day event ahead of the state GOP gathering. The main aim was selecting a new chairman to succeed Robert Osmundson Iowa City with contenders Robert Tyson Shenandoah and Alex Mackenzie Cedar Rapids.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Young Republicans
Robert Osmundson
Iowa City
Robert Tyson
Shenandoah
Alex Mackenzie
Cedar Rapids
John Tope
Detroit
Young Republican National Federation
Robert Goodwin
YMCA Hike Planned Friday Morning If Weather Permits
If the weather allows, a hike will be held Friday morning at 10 50 starting from the YMCA. Boys interested in the trip are invited to meet at that time.
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YMCA
Washington grocers deny shortage of groceries amid panic
Journal Inquiring Reporter survey of ten Washington store owners shows no current shortage of sugar coffee and canned goods. Responses urge rationing appeals education and calm to curb rumor driven hoarding and potential price rises.
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The
Journal
Washington
Paul Thomassen
Julius Kunik
Albert Mills
Meanings of Truman's Message in Korea War Policy
Washington report outlines how President Truman's Korea war message affects reservists guardsmen servicemen draftees taxpayers consumers home buyers manufacturers farmers and labor. It notes potential tax hikes loan and credit changes price controls and possible government inspection of books for credits. AFL leaders signal possible wage and strike policy talks.
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Washington
Truman
Armed Services
Congress
AFL
William Green
Smiths visit Vinton to stay with Grove family
Rev and Mrs Walter A Smith depart late today for Vinton to be guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lyle Grove and family for a few days in their home.
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Walter A. Smith
Vinton
Lyle Grove
Des Moines Weather Update Fair and Warmer Across Iowa
Weather report for Iowa indicates fair and warmer conditions in the west, clearing and cooler in the east this afternoon. Highs 74 to 80, tonight 45 to 50 in the northeast and near 55 in the southwest, with Friday near 80. East winds light today, northerly 15 to 18 mph in the east this afternoon. Saturday morning low 55 to 60, then fair with below normal temperatures Saturday and likely Sunday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate Feud Over McCarthy Report Heats Up
Democratic leadership says they have the votes to defeat Republican moves to scuttle the report accusing McCarthy of deliberate falsehood in his six month clash with the State Department. Republican Taft Wherry and Ives criticize the document as a smear and press for an independent bipartisan inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Senate Foreign Relations
McCarthy
State Department
Robert A Taft
Kenneth S. Wherry
Irving M. Ives
N. Y
First Call Expected Today Reservists Notified
The army may call its first national guard units to active duty today with battalions or regiments at most. The first reservist call went out yesterday as President Truman authorized mobilization of the national guard and reserves and sought to lift the manpower ceiling.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
Truman
Congress
Defense
Louis Johnson
Navy
Air Force
Millard E. Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Mr. Truman
Styles Bridges
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Armed Services
Marine Corps
Rubber Boats Could Endanger Swimmers in Iowa Waters
Verne Petersen state boat inspector warns rubber boats may increase drownings as rubber deteriorates quickly in the elements. He notes most rubber crafts now in use in Iowa waters were wartime emergency equipment.
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Iowa
Verne Petersen
The
Conservation Commission
Petersen
Army
Navy
Twelve Men in Quota For Selective Service
Mrs. Leland Carris, clerk of the local selective service board, announced that Washington county has a quota of 12 men as part of Iowa's new draftee allotment. Notices to report for pre induction will be mailed next week. The office will be open 8 to 5, Monday through Friday.
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Leland Carris
Selective Service Board
Washington County
Iowa
Carris
Junior Fair Building Plans Discussed by County Board
Washington county junior fair board members met at city hall Tuesday evening with about 20 men to discuss financing a building program at the junior livestock show grounds. Committees were appointed by Gayle Cupp to explore financing options.
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Junior Fair Board
Washington County
Gayle Cupp
Mayor Mace Returns From Washington Trip
Washington Iowa Mayor Glenn Mace joined five other mayors from towns named Washington in a sesquicentennial celebration in Washington, D C He noted he hails from Washington in Washington township and lives on Washington Street The group visited Mt Vernon and placed a wreath on George Washington's tomb before returning for a dinner and concert in their honor.
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Washington
D. C
Glenn Mace
Iowa
Sesquicentennial Commission
Mace
Washington Township
Washington County
Washington Street
Mt. Vernon
Capital
Capital Building
George Washington
Washington Hotel
Capital City
Solar Aircraft Cancels Vacation Shutdown for Military Demands
Solar Aircraft company cancelled a two week vacation shutdown planned to begin July 21 due to requests from the armed forces and GM Allison division. Alexander Black says about 520 employees will be retained to meet urgent production. Edmund Price states military necessity drove the move and a new vacation period may be set later.
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Des Moines
Solar Aircraft Company
Allison
General Motors, Inc
Solar
Alexander Black
Black
Edmund T. Price
Solar Company
Lawsuit Filed Over Indebtedness Between Iowa Fibre Box and Carria
The Iowa Fibre Box company of Keokuk filed a suit against Carria Manufacturing of Washington seeking 182.87 dollars for alleged indebtedness.
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Iowa Fibre Box Company
Keokuk
Carria Manufacturing Company of
Washington
Chamber of Commerce gains access to defense procurement list
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has arranged with the U S Department of Commerce to obtain current government defense requirements. Local manufacturers can view the procurement list and place orders for supplies as listed through the chamber. The system will be extended to major cities via chamber units.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Department of Commerce
ISC Graduates 3 From This County
Three Washington county residents earned degrees at Iowa State College summer quarter graduation. Dr. Charles E. Finley presided at State Gymnasium convocation. William W. Chilcote received a PhD in plant physiology, William Houseal earned a BS in general engineering, and Charles L. Whiting earned a BS in agricultural engineering from Crawfordsville.
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Ames
Washington County
Iowa State College
Charles E. Finley
State Gymnasium
Washington
William W. Chilcote
Frank A. Chilcote
East
Harrison Street
William Houseal
Crawfordsville
Charles L. Whiting
H. J. Whiting
Reluctant Rocket Rebels Fail To Launch In Nine Tries
Air Force experts at Banana River report nine hours of attempts to launch a low angled guided missile ended in a misfire. A stuck fuel valve and damaged instruments forced postponement. Another test is planned for Monday with a second rocket readied for July 26.
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Banana River
Fla
Air Force
Air Force Long Range Proving Ground
U S Forces Attempt Rescue of Trapped American Garrison
U S troops fought to relieve a besieged American garrison in Taejon, Korea as communist tanks and infantry pressed the city. General Dean was reported missing while holding a defensive line as late dispatches described burning streets and renewed efforts to pull trapped soldiers to safety.
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U. S
Tokyo
Taejon
Washington
Amy
William F. Dean
Douglas MacArthur
U. S. 24Th Infantry
Peter Kalischer
United Press
Taéjon
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