Wherry Seeks Narrow Pact on Atom Armship to Europe
Senate battle over the North Atlantic pact centers on a reservation by Kenneth Wherry and allies to bar U S arms shipments including atomic bombs to Europe. Taft Watkins leaders oppose the move arguing the treaty carries no such obligation. President Truman said arms aid plans will follow once ready.
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Washington
Kenneth 5S
Wherry
Senate
Europe
U. S
Congress
Truman
United States
Many Names Suggested For Washington Celebration
The Chamber of Commerce secretary reported continued submissions for naming Washington’s fall celebration. A $25 prize awaits the best entry, with many proposals from county communities and even Tucson Arizona. The Journal provides entry blanks and the event marks the first in a series of annual affairs.
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Tuscon
Arizona
Washington Evening Journal
Des Moines Area Weather Report Shows Warm Afternoon
Clearing with highs near 78 in the northwest and 92 in the southeast this afternoon. Local thunder showers extreme east and northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Clearing tonight and cooler with lows 55 to 65. Friday brings fair, less humid conditions with highs 82 to 85 and lighter northerly winds. Today's temperatures reach a high of 81 and a low of 65.
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Des Moines
Highway Fatalities Rise in Iowa in First Half of 1949
Des Moines reports Iowa highway deaths from January through June 1949 reached 22, up 28 from the same period in 1948. Fatal crashes rose by five. the statewide fatality rate was five per 100 million miles, two below the national figure, with winter driving cited as the main cause.
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Des Moines
State Safety Department
Towa
Safety Department
Iowa
Famed Radio Singer to Present Program at Methodist Church
Richard Maxwell, famed radio singer and recording artist, will appear at First Methodist Church on Tuesday July 26 at 8 PM. The program, organized by the Ministerial association, supports Veterans Hospital Programs now in its fourth year and requires no admission, inviting a free-will offering for national hospital charity. Ivy and Al Walsh will join Maxwell, known from NBC CBS and Mutual Network broadcasts.
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Richard Maxwell
First Methodist
The
Ministerial Association
Mr. Maxwell
NBC
John
Seth Parker
CBS
Mutual
Ivy
al Walsh
ABC
Studebaker
Veterans Hospital
Veterans Hospitals
Protestant Churches of America
National Hospital
Early Marion School Practices and Tax Records Described
The article notes sparse spectacles among pupils before 1860 1870 and describes simple bench seating. John Reed taught the first Marion school on section 19 for three months at 2.50 per pupil with repayment owed by social customs. It cites 1839 tax rolls with 250 names and Washington County's first tax list totaling 140 dollars.
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Marion
John Reed
Washington County
District Commander Installations Highlight Legion Post Ceremony
Ray Minnick was installed as commander by district commander-elect Ben Summerwill at the Leon Beatty American Legion post amid a chicken supper for 150. Other officers named include Marion Rapp, Duane Griggs, S. W. Easter, Jim Batterson, Ed Muck, Charles Hotle, Everette Burham and Harold Jarvis. Delegates and alternates to the Department convention were announced, with remarks urging post and community improvements.
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Ben Summerwill
Lowa City
Leon Beatty American Legion
Mr. Summerwill
Marion Rapp
Ray Minick
S. W. Easter
Duane Griggs
Jim Batterson
Ed Muck
Herold Jarvis
Charles Hotle
Everett Burham
Iowa City
Hazel-Mae Dancing Studio
Beverly Wick
Summerwill
Department
Des Moines
Martin Whittaker
M. L. Brown
O. J. Brown
Wendell Baker
Tom Tanner
John Richards
Don Hazen
John Whittaker
Fred Downing
Jim Casey
Bob Lowe
Wayne Chamberlin
Charles Kennedy
Must Make Reservations For Trip to Knoxville
Mrs. E. F. Ward urges interested veterans to notify her before noon Saturday to secure a chartered bus for a Knoxville hospital tour. The trip coincides with the regular monthly birthday party for veterans, for which she provides the entertainment.
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E. F. Ward
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Ten Percent of Bonus Checks Already Mailed
DES MOINES AP report On progress of Iowa World War II veteran bonuses 22 736 checks issued totaling 8 861 451 50 with fewer than 10 complaints. Ed Kallemyn notes most errors concern miscounting school time not payable under the law.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Ed Kallemyn
Kallemyn
Plane Strike Halts Transocean Flights
AFL radio officers struck American Overseas Airlines in a no contract no work action halting trans Atlantic service. Three Europe bound flights were cancelled with possible further holds on incoming flights. The dispute centers on severance pay demands and a contract expiration.
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New York
AFL
American Overseas Airlines
Europe
Atlantic
Flight Communications Officers Association
National Mediation Board
Ross Foran
North Carolina 4-H Delegation Arrives for Washington Visit
More than 40 4-H members from Haywood county NC arrived in Washington to be hosted by local families and clubs. I J Kehoe welcomed the visitors, and a welcome snack program followed. The group will stay through July 28, visiting farms, clubs, a turkey plant, and local businesses as organizers sponsor activities and homestays across Washington county.
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Haywood County
North Carolina
Washington
Washington County
Chamber of Commerce
I. J. Kehoe
Towa
Sitter Drive Inn
The
Evening Journal
McCleery-Cumming Calender Company
Wellman
House Nears Showdown In Farm Bill Battle Repeals GOP Measure
The House moved to repeal the Aiken farm law as a test of a larger farm bill battle. The administration seeks a Brannan plan trial run on three crops while coalition members push to wipe out the Aiken law. Rep Sutton led a success to extend wartime price supports, signaling party split over farm policy amid looming OPA-era concerns.
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House
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Brannan
Pat Sutton
Tenn
GOP
A. S
Mike Monroney
D. Okla
OPA
Monroney
Start Registering For Special Prizes
Registrations for Washington's 10 Thank You Thursdays began today in many local stores. Sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Junice Chamber of Commerce, prizes will be awarded each Thursday at 3 pm in Central Park. Signups are weekly and open to all except store managers. no purchases required. Details available at participating stores.
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Washington
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Junice Chamber of Commerce
Central Park
Inch of Rainfall in Washington Ticks Up
Rainfall in Washington over recent days surpassed one inch. Record shows half an inch fell Wednesday morning and .4 of an inch today, with Monday totaling .59 of an inch.
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Washington
City Budget for Next Year Shows Small Increase
Washington's 1950 51 city budget totals 95 112 with expenditures up 3 872 from the current year. The tax levy is 71 622 plus 20 340 from other revenues. A hearing on August 1 at 7 30 p m in city hall is set for objections.
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Washington
City Consolidated Fund
Carrier Boys Enjoy An Evening of Fun
Twenty Journal carriers and substitutes held a mid year party at Dave Elders house. They enjoyed paper folding contests, apple throwing and capture the flag. Prizes included hamburgers, baked beans and ice cream with movie passes for good behavior. Some carriers were away on vacation. Guests included substitutes and a guest Geraldine Dickerson. India announces plan to build a million homes for workers in ten years.
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Mariette Adamee
Gerald Rogers
Gerry Rogers
Eddie Winga
Donald Kerr
Wayne Hyde
Steve Ward
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Clem Adam, Jr
Eddie Morrison
Richard Winga
Richard Yoder
Leonard Renoux
Jerry Zager
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