Taft Ike Race Heats Up In Final Primary Push
Taft and Eisenhower move toward the Republican national convention as South Dakota and California stage the last major primaries. Eisenhower resumes political activity while Taft attacks his policies in a broadside, with a United Press tally showing Taft leading with 414 delegates to Eisenhower 314, and 604 needed for the nomination.
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South Dakota
California
Ne Eisenhower
Taft
Storette Albied
Europe
United Press
Eisenhower Sah
Nine New Vehicles Registered In County
Nine new cars were registered last week in the office of WR Hipwell county treasurer. Registrants include Gerald and Myrna Furnam of Wellman Ford James C Farrington of Washington Oldsmobile W J Yoder of Washington Nash John Robinson of Washington Pontiac W R Jarrard of Washington Studebaker Truck Ir Swain of Wellman Willys Jeep David Livingston of Washington DeSoto Ivan Jarvis of Washington Chevrolet Claire Bousenberg of Washington Buick
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WR. Hipwell
Gerald and
Myrna Furnam
Wellman
Ford
James C. Farrington
Washington
Oldsmobile
W. J. Yoder
W.rk. Jarrard
Studebaker Truck
Ir. Swain
Willys
Mere, David Livingston
DeSoto
Ivan Jarvis
Chevrolet Claire
Seeman Sues For 100000 Over Ballot Listing
Ernest J. Seeman sues Secretary of State for 100000 after his name was left off the Monday primary ballot. He plans a new third party to enter the November general election with a full slate, and will head the ticket for governor. He mailed notice to Sheriff Tom Reilly to serve Synhorst on Monday.
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Waterloo
Lowa
Ernest J. Seeman
Seemann
Polk County
Tom Reilly
Synhorst
Syohorst
Hauter elevated to airman first class in the Air Force
Andrew J Hauter of Washington Iowa has been promoted from airman second class to airman first class. He serves as a senior career guidance specialist at the Air Force Human Resources Research Center headquarters at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The center operates laboratories across 14 bases in eight states with two military and professional personnel conducting studies to evaluate personnel and improve training. Two marriage licenses were issued at the courthouse: Robert L Burham and Carla Benell of Washington, and Carl Dean Jemison of Oskaloosa and Donna Jean Christner of Washington.
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Andrew J. Hauter
Washingion
IoWa
United States Air Force
Hauter
Emily Haunter
Washington
Air Force Human Resources Research Center
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Court House
Robert L. Burham
Carla Benell
Carl Dean Jemison
Oskaloosa
Donna Jean Christner
Headache Prevalence Higher Among Educated, Study Finds
An investigation reveals headaches are more common among educated people than their duller-witted brothers. The finding suggests a notable difference in headache frequency across education levels.
Blind repairman builds own TV set in Washington
Irvin Hershowitz, a blind Washington telephone repairman, hand-built a working television set using braille guides and expert finger skills. He serves as a central office technician and holds ham operator licenses while assisting with radio repairs for notable figures. Washington Lodge No 26 A. F. and A. M. will conduct second-degree work on June 2.
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Irvin Hershowitz
Washington Lodge No
MacArthur Backs Taft in South Dakota Primary
General Douglas MacArthur publicly backs Senator Robert Taft in South Dakota calling for Taft support and urging help from General Wedemeyer. Governor Leslie Jensen reports conversations with Wedemeyer amid expectations Taft and Eisenhower sweep all 14 national GOP convention delegates tomorrow.
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South Dakota
General Wedemeyer
Jensen
Wedemeyer
Charles P. Hayes
Tatts South Dakota
Ann Vatare Vaagt
Cos Conres
Mickenloan Landay
Thea Bicenhawar Eaamnaton
Caid
Junior Chamber Meeting Set at The Pines Tonight
Junior Chamber of Commerce members will hold their regular meeting at The Pines tonight at 7.2 an.
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the Pines
Memorial Day Seizure Ban Sparks Deadly Holiday Toll
United Press reports a three day Memorial Day period ended with 494 deaths from all accidents, including 820 auto fatalities and 92 drownings. California led with 48 deaths, while Ohio and New York reported 34 and 30 respectively. Texas logged 17 and Rhode Island 1.
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United Press
National Safety Council
California
Ohio
New York
South Dakota
Delaware
Nevada
Texas
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Three Men Arrested On Driving Charges
Three men were arrested in Washington county on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charges. Ames Bellinger Jr of Kalona and Eugene Woodrow Wilson of Ainsworth face OMVI charges. A third man remained jailed after a 20 day or 25 dollar fine for reckless driving. Melvin L Cox of Ainsworth was sentenced in mayor tart J Wood's court and bound over on driving with license suspended charges with a 500 dollar bond.
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Washington County
Iowa
Ames Bellinger, Jr
Kalona
Eugene Woodrow Wilson
Ainsworth
OMVI
Melvin L. Cox
J. Wood
Ile
Brighton I. S. Rudolph Hurt At Work On Pulley Bail
Brighton I. S. Rudolph former Washington County supervisor suffered bad bruises to the arm and shoulder after snagging on a pulley while on the job at the highway maintenance garage.
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Brighton
I. S. Rudolph
Washington County
Garag
UN Tanks and Planes Pound Communist Front
UN forces on the Central Front killed or wounded 64 Chinese and damaged 48 hillside bunkers. An armed raid southwest of Kumsong left 12 Chinese dead and 49 wounded. Three Communist fighters fell south of Hvoneegang in the Tron Triangle as artillery roared on a special target west of the Satae Ri Valley. Fifth Air Force bombed supply routes and front lines while Sabre jets patrolled MIG Alley and no enemy jets were seen.
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Korea
United Nations
Mon‘iy
Kumsong
Hvoneegang
Tron Triangle
Satae-Ri Valley
Fifth Air Force
Judge Patterson to Conduct Sessions in Washington
R. R. Noonan district court clerk reported a note from Judge J. G. Patterson stating he will be in Washington on Wednesday June 4 to conduct sessions at the district court.
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R. R. Noonan
District Court
Today
J. G. Patterson
Washington
McClures Mark Seventh Anniversary at West End Grocery
Mrs Edna McClure and son Will celebrate seven years as owners of the West End Grocery with a June 4 and 5 anniversary event offering free suckers for children and a drawing for three prizes. The store is remodeled with modern self service and Marvin McClure has become assistant manager.
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Edna McClure
West End
McClures
McClure
Marvin
Seven Iowans Die In Holiday Mishaps
United Press reports seven accidental deaths over Memorial Day weekend in Iowa. Four occurred on highways. other fatalities include a drowning, a farm death, and a racing death. Victims named include Edith Miller, 70, Barrington. Winogene Anderson, 64, Eagle Grove. Jo Anne Allwood, 20, Kansas City. Alice M Minlarseiti, 85, Rock Island.
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United Press
Iowa
State Public Safety Department
Edith Miller
Barrington
Winogene Anderson
Eagle Grove
Jo Anne Allwood
Kansas City
Alice M Minlarseiti
Rock Island
France’s Vinay moves hard against Reds as arrests widen
Premier Antoine Pinay vows a tough showdown with the French Communist Party after the arrest of party boss Jacques Duclos and wave of raids on party headquarters. Police report glow of countermeasures, with thousands of documents seized as France aims to curb internal threats. A police chief notes a cocker spaniel found at the city pound.
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Jacques Duclos
Russia
France
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Pinaye
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Carl Hancher
Softball Games Set for Tonight in Greenfield
Clearing skies at noon assure games at Greenfield tonight starting 7 p m. City league action aims for Rothschild trophy honors. Matches include Freshwaters vs Look Cubs vs Bairfield Armory on Tuesday Stewart Crone at Muscatine in Southeast Iowa league play.
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Rothschild
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Freshwaters
Look Cubs
Bairfield Armory
Stewart & Crone
Muscatine
Iowa
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Maybetle-Rothschild
McCleery-Cumming
Wilton Junction
Moderately Heavy Vote Reported in Washington Primaries
Moderate voting reported in Washington precincts with early tallies showing 87 votes in the fourth ward and 46 in the second ward by 11 am. Voters faced morning rain and delays, with crowds expected to pick up this afternoon as skies clear.
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Washington
Peolek
Everwie
Gore
Dan Brindley Attends Hawkeye Boys State Session
Dan Brindley Jr the Washington representative at Hawkeye Boys State departed for Camp Dodge to participate in the annual American Legion sponsored session. He replaced Charles Luckenbill as the Washington delegate when Charles could not make the trip. Leon Beatty American Legion post annually sends a local delegate and reminds members of the post meeting Tuesday evening at Spou in the city hall.
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Washington
Hawkeye
American Legion
Camp Dodge
W. Easter
Dan
Charlies Luckenbill
Charles
Leon Beatty
American Legion Post
Boys State
Legion Post
Spou
Work Started Today On New Band Stand
A power shovel began excavating for the foundation and underground storage room of the new band stand in Central Park. The crew, led by Harry B. Sowden of Washington, expects completion this summer.
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Central Park
Harry B. Sowden
Washington
Pillsbury Malls elects Gerot president in succession to Pillsbury chair
Native of Riverside Ta Paul S Gerot 4% former town farm boy was elected president of Pillsbury Malls Inc succeeding W Pillsbury who became chairman of the board Gerot has sold Pillsbury products 26 years and was named executive vice president last year He attended Wesleyan academy and college and studied at Northwestern University He joined Pillsbury as a salesman in St Louis Mo Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs John F H Carsons of Chicago and Mrs J T Ortwein of Washington to the Dr F E Reid home
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Minneapolis
Aul S. Gerot
Pillsbury Malls, Inc
W. Pillsbury
Gerot
Riverside
Pillsbury
Town Wesleyan Academy
Northwestern University
St. Louis
John FH. Ctrson
Chicago
7. T. Ortwein
Washington, TH
F. E. Reid
Supreme Court voids Truman steel seizure. unions strike
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, ruled Truman lacked authority to seize the steel mills. Murray, head of the United Steelworkers, called a strike of about 650,000 workers and urged new bargaining talks based on Waco Stabilization Board recommendations. Picket lines formed at Gary Indiana and Chicago area plants as walkouts began.
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Philip Murray
United Steelworkers
Murray
Steel Union
Waco Stabilization Board
SS Steel Corp
Chicago
Gary
Ind
South Works
CIO United Steel Workers
Supreme Court
Truman
David A. Pine
Three Cars Collide Near Columbus Junction
A three car crash on highway 92 near Columbus Junction involved Lawrence Hedger and his wife Mrs Hedger and daughter Marilyn. The Hedger car rear ended another vehicle then collided head on with a third. Mrs Hedger was hospitalized for back injuries. Other drivers cited were Eugene Johnson and C P Balderson. A female passenger sustained dental injuries.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa River Bridge
Lawrence Hedger
Wyman
Hedger
Marilyn
Columbus State Bank
Muscatine
Eugene Johnson
Humeston
C. P. Balderson
Bettendorf
Des Moines Weather Forecast Clouds and Showers Ahead
Considerable cloudiness this afternoon with showers and thunderstorms expected to begin in the northwest. Highs near 70 to 80. Partly cloudy in the northwest tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms to the east and south. Tuesday stays partly cloudy and cooler with lows 50 to 55 northwest and 55 to 60 southeast and highs 73 to 78. Some confusion from OCR notes: possible Wednesday front with cloudy skies and showers west Wednesday night.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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