Elthon Named Republican Choice for Iowa Lt Governor
Senator Leo Elthon of Fertile Iowa won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor on the first ballot at the Iowa GOP convention in Des Moines He will run with Governor Stol Wislids Beardsley against Democratic candidates Herselel Loveless and Sewell Allen The convention capped a swift vote process in the heat rallying behind Elthon after a close primary where Alden Dowd led initially but fell short of the 62 percent needed Elthon's victory came as party unity formed around a five ballot field move backed by Blackhawk and Park counties to secure unanimous support Dr Gregory cattle tester seeks milk producers in Washington near owning cows for testing arrangements.
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Leo Elthon
Farmer
Fertile
Iowa
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Elthon
Wis Lids
Beardsley
Herselel Loveless
Ottutuwa
Sewell Allen
Onawa
John M. Ropes
Commerce Commission
Teadhers
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Eisenhower and Toys
Dowd
Alden Dowd
Dowie
Evcon
Sep OS. Olfman
Storm Lake
Tealph Slippy
Waterloo
Polk
Linn
Doud
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Oltian
Slippy
Blackhawk County
Park County
Fresh Chinese Red Army In Action Reports Move On Seoul Front
Chinese Communist forces launch a renewed offensive against American and French troops near Chorwon on the West Central front. The fight involves about six hundred troops in three battalions with air support from the Chinese air force. Allied artillery and infantry repel the units as the rest of the front sees only minor skirmishes. The U.S. Seventh Air Force notes eight allied planes lost in seven days, with Communist ground fire and other causes cited.
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Korea
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Chorwon Cateway
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Canomuni
Junior Chamber Recollection Meeting Reminder
All Junior Chamber members are reminded of a dinner meeting on Monday at North Side Date. The usual gathering is set as a seven piece event.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
North Side
V S Mens Picnic Set for Sunset Park Tuesday
The annual V S Mens famil picnic is scheduled for Sunset Park at 6 30 p m Tuesday. It is one of two social meetings of the club during the two month vacation period.
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Sunset Park
Local Polio Aid Drives Chapter Appeals for Help
Washington County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis urges families with a diagnosed polio case to contact the chapter. The group pledges financial aid for patient care and notes March of Dimes funds support local assistance and national research efforts. If chapter funds run low, national office support is available.
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Washington County
The
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
J. Phileger
National Foundation
Washington
Philener
Plead- Giherters
Representative to Visit Washington On Wednesday
A Social Security Administration representative from Urtington will be in Washington on Wednesday July 30 from 9 to 10 30 am at the Lone State Employment Office. Consult this official for questions about Special Security benefits or requirements.
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Social Security Administration
Urtington
Washington
Interesting Sidelights In Life Of Governor Stevenson
A Chicago profile traces Adlai Ewing Stevenson’s early career roles and political rise, noting his moments of hesitation about a presidential bid, family details including his sons and divorce, and early connections with figures like Alger Hiss and Jake Arvey. The piece cites Stevenson’s service in the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and as a Navy secretary aide, framing his path to potential candidacy after Truman’s departure.
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Adlai Stevenson
Chicago
Adlai Ewing Stevenson
Tlmois
Stevenson
Truman
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Navy
Frank Knox
United States
United Nations
UN Delegation Breaks Off Korean Armistice Talks
Panmunjom Korea UP United Nations delegate Maj Gen William K Harrison storms out of the first open truce meeting since July declaring the Communists’ utter hypocrisy. Nam head of the Communist delegation protests a week recess and demands a Sunday meeting. Harrison says they walked out and would not return until conditions improve. If talks resume before August it must be “awfully good.”
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
William K Harrison
N On
Aung
Nam
Harrison
Stevenson Policies Outlined by UP Briefly
United Press quotes show Adlai E Stevenson’s positions on major issues as not widely publicized due to his limited campaigning. The editor notes Stevenson did not actively campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and presents quotations from speeches and news conferences to illustrate his views.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
United Press
Stevenson
Stevenson on foreign policy civil rights and corruption issues
Gov Adlai E Stevenson outlines Democratic positions on Soviet imperialism NATO and UN cooperation. He supports regional alliances and Point Four aid while stressing a strong defense posture. He opposes Red China admission to the UN and calls for fair employment laws with state and federal action. He condemns corruption and supports modifying the Taft Hartley Act.
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Democratic Party
United Nations
NATO
Eleanor Alsip Dies at Muscatine aged 87
Mrs Eleanor Alsip born Eleanor McCracken in 1870 near Loda Illinois died Saturday in Bellevue Hospital Muscatine. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction with Dr Thompson of Washington officiating burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs Millard Chambers Mrs L S Myers Mrs Sheldon Hawkins a son Minor Alsip and four grandchildren. Member of United Presbyterian Church Columbus Junction.
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Columbus Junction
Eleanor Alsip
Stacy Funeral Home
Dr. Thompson
Washington
Columbus City Cemetery
Alsip
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Eleanor McCracken
Loda
Edward Alsip
Illinois
Millard Chambers
Des Moines
L. S. Myers
Sheldon Hawkins
Minor Alsip, Wellman
United Prediyterian Church
Marriage License Granted to Navy Personnel in Washington
A marriage license was issued today in Washington to Navy personnel Thrainceed Tinton and Betty Arlene Kleese. The ceremony and details appear in local records.
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Warriacke
Vicensea
Navy PR
Thrainceed Tinton
Betty Arlene Kleese
Washington
Sparkman Named Adlai Running Mate by Acclamation
At the 31st Democratic National Convention in Chicago Illinois Senator John J Sparkman of Alabama was proclaimed Adlai E Stevenson running mate by acclamation after a harmony vote. The ticket aims to unite North and South behind Stevenson and Sparkman against Eisenhower and the Republicans.
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Adlai Stevenson
Gov. Stevenson
Shrieker
Indiana
Gov
Carvel
Delaware
International Soundphoto
Sparkman
Adlai
Chicago
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Adlai K. Stevenson
Ulineois
Wahine Stevenson
Dwicht
Eisenhower
Junior Fair Auction Draws Wide Interest in Washington
Washington residents prepare for the second annual Junior Fair auction on August 5 with a house to house canvass starting July 1. Local clubs and civic groups will seek cash donations or saleable items to raise 25000 for a second Townsley park building on Highway 92. The effort relies on broad community participation to fund future development and a new community building after necessary restrictions are lifted.
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Washington
Junior Fair Association
American Legion
Kiwanis
Rotary
Chambers of Commerce
Javcees
Auation
Townsley Park
Highway 92
Washington County
Aue
Davenport Doctor Dies After Pole Accident
Davenport chiropractor Sir A. G. Wieser, 51, died after being thrown from a 60 foot pole north of Davenport while transferring wires. He grabbed an exposed live wire and sustained burns and a crushed chest. He died hours later at Davenport Hospital.
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A. G. Wiser
Turin
Here
Wieser
Davenport Hospital
Robertson Appointed To FHA Committee
Miro John JL Robertson of Keota named to the Farmers Home Administration Committee for Washington County for three years by State Director B W Lodwick. Robertson, a lifelong county resident, succeeds James W Combs. Other members include Robert W Howell and Richard O Scott.
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Miro John JL. Robertson
Keota
Parmers Home Administration Committee
Washington County
Forrest G. Millikin
B. W W. Lodwick
Farmers Home
Millikin
Faria
Robertson
James W. Combs
Near Washington
Robert W. Howell
Crawfordsville
Richard O. Scott
Wellman
Bess Truman Beams At Nomination Speech In Chicago
Mrs Bess Truman appeared the happiest woman in Convention Hall as Adlai Stevenson was named the Democratic presidential nominee She indicated relief that Harry S Truman would not seek another term and chatted with Perle Mesta while the president spoke with cheering Democrats
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Bess Truman
Adlai E. Stevenson
Harry So Truman
White House
Independence
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Perle Mesta
Luxembourg
Perle
Ft Madison Plans Fifth Annual Rodeo
Ft Madison schedules its fifth annual pre Madison Square Garden Rodeo for Sept 5 6 and 7 with Roy Rogers Liberty Horse act five other acts and Col Everett Colburn's rodeo. Chamber of Commerce sponsors advance tickets and offers substantial prize money. Children under 18 may participate regardless of residence and can write to ROO Thomas for information.
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Madison Square Garden
Ft. Madison
Roy Rogers
Col. Everett Colburn
Britain Welcomes Demo Nomination
Britons welcomed the Democratic nomination of Gov Adlai Stevenson and the Republican nomination of Dwight Eisenhower for president. In Britain and Western Europe the pair were seen as strong friends of Europe and boosting American prestige. An official called the Stevenson choice the best propaganda America could have now.
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London
Adlai BR. Stevenson
Dwight DD. Eisenhower
Britain
Europe
Stevenson
Howtne
Eisenhower
America
Plane Crash Fatal To Veteran of Two Wars
Marvin Ole Sorenson a 27 year old Nevada truck driver and World War II Korean War veteran died from burns after his light plane crashed and burned in a cornfield near Ames He had just taken off from a hayfield after chatting with his brothers Dick and Kermit Sorenson and could not avoid a fence before stalling and crashing 600 feet from them The crash occurred on the farm of Dick Lay 1 1/2 miles east of Ames He died several hours later in an Ames hospital
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AMES
VPA
Marvin Ole Sorenson
Nevada
Here
Sorenson
Kermit
Sunday church activities listed for Methodist church
No morning worship is scheduled at the Methodist church. Sunday school begins at 9 30. The high school MYF will meet at the Janet Augustine home at 5 30 p.m.
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Methodist Church
MYF
Janet Augustine
Fried Apples Pair Well With Cabbage Sausage and Bacon
Fried apples complement cabbage and sausage in a baked dish and also pair nicely with bacon in a skillet. The versatile fruit adds sweetness to savory combos.
Arrest Of Council Bluffs Man For Embezzlement
OMAHA UP The PBI announced the arrest of Vern Russell Bright 39 of Council Bluffs Iowa on embezzlement charges. Bright a teller at the State Savings Bank of Council Bluffs since 1947 was accused of stealing 4000 dollars with most of the funds recovered.
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Omaha
PBI
Vern Russell Bright
Council Bluffs
Iowa
FBI
Bright
State Savings Bank of
Judge awards divorce in Robinson case with property settlement
Judge R G Yoder granted a decree of divorce in the LaFawn G Robinson versus John M Robinson case and approved the property settlement the couple had previously agreed to.
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R. G. Yoder
LaFawn G. Robinson
John M. Robinson
Guest soloist Ronald Rogers to perform at First Presbyterian
Ronald Rogers of Ainsworth and a University of Town student will be guest soloist at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning. He has sung in three operas and recently appeared in a university production of Cost fan tutte. He is the son of Superintendent and Mrs. C. M. Rogers of Ainsworth.
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Ronald Rogers
Ainsworth
University of Town
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Rogers
Supt
Mra. C. M. Rogers
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