Truman Praises Gov. Warren During Sacramento Stop
President Truman on a train stop in Sacramento praised California Governor Earl Warren calling him a democratic in disguise and a man of sense and ability. He urged larger western appropriations and cited Daniel Webster on western rail links while en route to Berkeley for a speech on Soviet-American relations. He noted Warren's gubernatorial ambitions and framed the election as a record clash with Congress.
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U S Ships to Palestine in Truce Policing Mission
U S will send three ships and planes to Palestine to aid the UN mediated truce at Count Bernadotte’s request. He reported urgency in delivering a six-ship force from U S France and Belgium to maintain the fragile ceasefire as Britain’s involvement remains unresolved.
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Hotle Urges Legion Meeting Attendance
Commander Charles Hotle of the Leon Beatty post urges legionnaires to attend the Tuesday meeting on June 15. It is the last regular post meeting before the carnival week starting June 21, with committees to be named and plans for the annual election.
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Taft Defends Congress Against Truman Attacks
Senator Taft urged voters to back the 80th Congress by electing a president who will carry out its program. He accused Truman of blackguarding Congress and criticized the president’s 15car special train trip as taxpayer funded. Taft spoke at the Union League club and a junior chamber dinner, then aired a 15minute radio address.
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County Farmers Plan Skunk River Control
Forty farmers and land owners in Washington county met at Brighton to form a local body aiding the eighteen county Skunk River and Tributaries development project. Howard Anderson presided as O. W. Schmitter C. H. Anderson and Dan Guy were named to run the county committee. Pierrot of Lee county outlined aims to secure federal flood control funds and hasten soil erosion practices while surveys by the soil conservation service and army engineers proceed.
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Lee County
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Country club hosts annual chicken supper on July 20
The country club plans its annual chicken supper for July 20 with expected turnout and proceeds likely benefiting club activities. Local members note preparations and event details for an evening social fundraiser.
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Local Nurse Delegate At National Meeting
Thelma Luther, R.N., supervisory nurse at the Washington county health unit, attended the American Nurses Association biennial convention in Chicago as a representative of Iowa's Second District. About eight thousand attended with all states represented and foreign visitors. The merger of six national nursing organizations into one was a key outcome. Dr. Leonard Schelle urged greater citizen participation in nursing programs, stressing community health needs and ongoing nurse lay support. Luther emphasized Washington county involvement to sustain local health efforts.
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Blood donors sought for Ottumwa youth bicycle wish
In Ottumwa Iowa Kenneth Albertson 11 received critical burns when his turpentine soaked overalls caught fire April 15 at an Iowa City hospital. He has undergone 23 blood transfusions and five skin grafts and may need more transfusions. His uncle Fred Albertson organized neighbor donations to fund a bicycle Kenneth hopes to ride once he recovers.
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Flood control project aids farmers and funding panel named
The report outlines a flood control project and how conservation methods reduce losses. Paul Boettcher, a soils district technician, described its functions and how farmers can obtain help to participate. Clarence Grossecup, Carl Corpman, Dan Guy and Otto Selimitter were named to the financial committee.
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Playgrounds to Open Next Week In Washington
Washington's summer playground program begins Monday June 14 with morning sessions avoided to not conflict with Bible school. The program runs weekdays for grade school children with activities at Lincoln and Stewart schools led by Bob Weber Betty Teel and Bertha aiding younger children.
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Truman Vetoes Rail Rate Bill
President Truman vetoed the Bulwinkle Reed bill that would grant rate agreements among railroads immunity from anti trust laws if approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He warned the move would set a dangerous precedent with broad economic effects and noted ongoing anti trust cases involving railroads.
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Senate Votes American Aid To World Peace
The Senate approved aiding Europe to curb aggression and preserve peace by a 64 to 4 vote. It backs renewed efforts to limit the United Nations veto and supports defense pacts like the Five Power Western Union. Senators George and Hatch warned of possible actual military support if Europe faces a showdown. Diplomatic sources see it as a first step toward peacetime military aid for friendly European nations.
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WKLANSMEN BREAK UP Negro Scout Camp
Authorities promise to investigate a night raid at a girl scout camp near Birmingham by Klansmen in white robes who ordered about 20 Negro girls and instructors to leave within 24 hours. Camp officials said they dispersed the camp for safety. Mrs. L E Geohegan notified authorities and Deputy Solicitor H A Sullenger pledged inquiry into possible state-law violations.
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Court settlement judged vague and general by Truman
Truman criticized the court settlement as vague and general and said the standards given to the ICC to judge rate agreements are not adequate or appropriate as a criterion for waiving the protection of the public by antitrust laws.
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Patricia Brower Named Iowa Hawkeye Girls State Delegate
Patricia Brower daughter of Mrs Homer Brower of North Marion avenue was chosen to represent Washington at Iowa third annual Hawkeye Girls State opening June 20 at Grinnell College. The selection by the All American Legion auxiliary marks Washingtons first female delegate to Girls Hawkeye State and follows the Boys State program.
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Grinnell College
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Allmerican Legion Auxiliary
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American Legion
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UN Mediator Flies to Jerusalem to Check Truce Situation
Count Folke Bernadotte and UN advisers fly to Jerusalem to assess the Palestine truce amid Arab and Jewish charges of violations. Azzam Pasha calls an urgent Arab league meeting as Haifa ships begin loading troops for Egypt and North Africa.
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Culbertson Urges UN Armed Forces Plan
Grinnell Iowa June 12 Peace groups clashed at the Grinnell college conference for the prevention of world war III. Ely Culbertson urged a resolution calling for the United States to lead by creating an international army. David Stanley suggested using the UN as is.
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Iowa City
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Rainfall Falls Short of Relief for Local Farmers
Washington's weather observer reports this morning rainfall at .11 of an inch, not enough to end the dry spell hurting farmers in the area. Overcast noon skies suggest more moisture may follow later today.
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National Carbon Co opens new Red Oak plant
The National Carbon Co opened a $1,750,000 plant in Red Oak Iowa drawing 3600 visitors. Limited battery production will start next week with 500 employees. Lt Governor Kenneth Evans and Rodney Selby head Iowa Development Commission spoke at a chamber of commerce banquet for company officials.
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Two Sisters Drown After River Rescue
Patty Tyler, 13, saved playmate Charlotte Morrison from drowning in the Wapsipini con river but Charlotte’s sister Evelyn, 14, drowned. The inflatable tire tube overturned midstream. none could swim. Patty swam from shore to reach Charlotte and then sought help while continuing the search for Evelyn.
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Brighton tavern operator faces beer sale charge venue change
Charles Shalla, Brighton tavern operator, charged with selling beer to a minor by Wham county attorney John C. Owen. He received a venue change from Justice R. W. Fillmore in Brighton and will appear before Justice E. D. Rayburn in Washington on Wednesday afternoon, June 16.
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Washington
Marriage License Issued to Marner Stoltzfus Couple
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse today to Wallace Dale Marner of Kalona and Leola Verle Stoltzfus of Wellman.
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Wellman
Four Pay Fines In Local Court for Vehicle Damage
Justice of the Peace RE D Ray levied fines and costs Friday afternoon against three youths for injuring a motor vehicle. Named defendants are Max Roth Calvin Biehelberger and Wilbur Swartzendruber. Warren Stewart also appeared and paid a $10 fine on intoxication charges.
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Freight Trains Restored After British Russian Pact Berlin
British and Russian authorities reach a settlement restoring normal freight traffic to Berlin by evening. About 27 Western zone trains freed from Helmstedt resume movement, feeding roughly 2,000,000 Berlin residents with essential supplies. General Lucius Clay had earlier condemned the disruption.
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Plan Bicycle Parade Saturday June 19
Washington prepares a city bicycle parade sponsored by Montgomery Ward & Co., the Washington Chamber of Commerce, and the Evening Journal. No entry fee. prizes for best decorated bikes with merchants prizes from Bill Hatcher. Judges named. parade starts 9:30 a.m. at Ward’s store, around the square. city officials urge participation for safety.
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Weather for Des Moines Iowa Daily Forecast
Weather report from Des Moines Iowa June 12 notes gradual clearing tonight with occasional rain in the extreme southeast through early evening. Cooler tonight. Tomorrow expected to be fair and a bit warmer with highs near 68 to 75 and lows 45 to 55, differing by region. Patrolman F H Strater.
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