War Hysteria Reported in East Berlin and East Germany
East German inhabitants report war hysteria fueled by Soviet pressure in Berlin. Citizens crowd government stores for flour sugar and other goods available at man prices without ration coupons. Informants say stocks run low and unofficial rationing has begun as traffic along the Tremile lifeline slows and Alfred Neumann warns tighter movement to deter spies and smugglers.
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Berlin
Russia
Western
Germany
Alfred Neumann
Ten Feared Dead In B 29 Crash West Of Kwajalein
A U S Air Force B 29 crashed 125 miles west of Kwajalein Island. Ten crewmen were feared dead and one rescued with the pilot the only survivor. The navigator suffered a broken leg and the aircraft reportedly broke apart after takeoff for Guam.
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Honolulu
Central Pacific
Kwajalein Island
Reoke Up
Kwajalein
Guam
Republicans Plan Picnic in First District on June 22
Bill Smarts announces a Republican picnic dinner in the first congressional district. Washington will host on the old Chautauqua grounds west of town Sunday afternoon June 22 at 5 p.m. Attendees should bring cribbage boards or games and folding chairs. program details to follow.
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Bill Smarts
Washington Counts
GOP
Washington
At & Po. N
Hope to Persuade South Koreans to Lift Ban on Voice
The State Department said it hopes U S Ambassador John Muccio can persuade South Korea to lift a ban on three Voice of America programs. Spokesman Lincoln White noted two VOA shows remain allowed a school of the air and a newscast while two 30 minute news programs and a 15 minute United Nations newscast were barred. The Korean government said the broadcasts criticized President Syngman Rhee and his conflict with the National Assembly.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
John J. Mucccio
South Korea
Voice of America
Lincoln White
United Nations
Wellman Man Charged with Second DWI
Clifford William Karr 41 of Wellman was arrested at 12 30 a m by highway patrol on a second offense charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
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Clifford William Karr
Wellman
Ridiculous Day Festival Set for June 20 in Washington
Outline plans feature a June 20 event originated in Washington with stores hosting hay market themed displays and rain promotions. Cash prizes for the silliest costumes and for group parade entries plus a Mystery Man contest involve reading a rhyme in the Journal or on KXIC and submitting entry forms. More Richenlon details to follow.
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Washington
Journal Daily
KXIC
Journal and Mail
Richenlons
Journal
Royme
The
Washington Evening Journal
Funeral services for Charles Faele held at Janes funeral home
Funeral services for Charles Faele were held at 2 am on Thursday at Janes funeral home with Dev Farl Tongfellow assisting. Pallbearers included Ira Am lone William J. Tittle Tessie and Vireil Faele. Burial followed in Laileyrand cemetery.
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Charles Faele
Thurs Cay
Janes
Dev Farl Tongfellow
Ira Amlone
William J. Tittle
Tessie
Vireil Faele
Rorial
Laileyrand
Waltonians Outline Future Projects and Events
Walton league directors met at the Clarence Jarrard cabin in Odessa on Thursday with 17 percent attendance. They discussed funding youth center work at Lake Darling and planned a family picnic for Sunday evening June 22 at 6 30 p m at the Youth Center. A new Ottumwa chapter is planned with Charter night June 28. The Des Moines ladies will present a TV chat show at the Tulsa convention. National president John Tobin will speak at the Carter night initiation program in Madison.
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Chiesqualicepter Izaik Walton League
de Clarence Jarrard
Odessa
Paul Horak
Lake Darling
Vna
Evenue
Tapi Ing
Ding Darling
Des Moines
Tulsa
Madison
Carter
Sen Russell to Visit Des Moines for Democratic Proceedings
Senator Richard Russell of Georgia will visit Des Moines for meetings with town delegates to the Democratic National Convention and party leaders. A press conference is planned Saturday morning followed by a luncheon with delegates and alternates.
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Des Moines
Richard Russell B Ga
Russell
Paul V. Shearer To Speak To Methodists
Paul V. Shearer will speak at the morning worship services of the Methodist Church this Sunday. The sermon titled A Church We Can Serve will open the summer schedule with an earlier service time and 9 o clock Sunday school. The pastor will attend annual Conference in Council Bluffs this week.
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Paul V. Shearer
Methodist
Coumeil
Dr Grossheim to Speak at Union Sunday Service
The Rev William J Grossheim pastor of the Presbyterian church will be the speaker at the Sunday evening union church services at Central Park Sunday June 5 at 730 pm. Other ministers will assist and special music includes a solo Today Where Jesus Walked by O Hara sung by Mrs Jines Meeks. If rain the service moves to the Christian church.
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William J. Grossheim
Presbyterian Church
Union
Central Park
Jesus
O'Hara
Jines Meeks
Christian Church
Official High Here Thursday 98 Degrees
A Washington thermometer showed 98 degrees as Thursday's official high with little relief from the heat. The coolest Thursday night dropped to 90 degrees, and today is expected to match Thursday as the high of the current season.
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Washington
Ts Ceres
County Farmers Put 47 988 Bushels Of Corn Under Support
Washington County figures show 1798S bushels of the 1951 corn crop placed under Commodity Credit Corporation price support through May 1952. National totals reach 25,010 485 bushels with storage loans and purchase agreements accounting for most. Iowa leads with 7,100,000 bushels, Illinois 6,124,000, and Indiana 3,977,000. As of June 1, Washington county reports 382 bushels under farm loan with CCC bins totaling 72.5 thousand bushels across 10 bin sites. several sites emptied with minor spoilage losses.
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Washington County
Commodity Credit Corporation
Howard N. Witting
Witting
Iowa
Tllinois
CCC
House Considers Extending Wage Price Rent Controls
The House nears the last major hurdle to prolong wage price rent controls and to extend the Defense Production Act beyond June 30. Chairman Brent Spence of the Banking Committee said debate could begin Wednesday with a goal to finish by the following Friday.
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Washington
Cup
House
Brent Spence
House Banking Committee
Kentucky
Bernard McCarthy Elected K. C. Head
Bernard McCarthy was elected grand knight of the Washington Keigits of Columbus at St. James Church social hall. Other officers named include Richard Paeha deputy grand knight J. D. Marie chancellor Itoh Titusen recorder Frank Greenwood treasurer Joe Puneha advocate Carol Ruby Warden Ray Mineart inside guard Jack Kube outside guard Kay Harm sen trustee and delegates Tour Cannon anne John Peha alternates. Plans were made for the order and ladies to attend services at East Pleasant Plain June 29 for a 4 oclock mass followed by a cam bishion breakfast. Refreshments followed.
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Bernard McCarthy
Washington Keigits of Columbus
St. James Church
Richard Paeha
J. D. Marie
Itoh Titusen
Frank Greenwood
Joe Puneha
Carol Ruby
Ray Mineart
Jack Kube
Kay Harmsen
McCarthy
Maul Korak
Tour Cannon
Anne John Peha
Father Whetstine
East Pleasant Plain
Nigit
Knghtis of Columbus
Thei
Al Hopper Leaves State and Fox Theaters for Smart Implement
Al Hopper resigns as manager of State and Fox Theaters in Washington and will begin as a salesman for Smart Implement Company on Monday. He served three years in the South Pacific with U S Marines in World War II, then ran a garage, worked five years for Iowa United Theaters, and managed Humboldt theater for four years. He recently joined the Washington city council as a 48 year old member.
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al Hopper
State
Fox
Washington
Smart Implement Company
Hopper
Hill Smart
South Pacific
Iowa United Theaters
Humboldt Theater
Building Bee Planned at Youth Center Site
Plans call for a 7 30 start at the Lake Darling Youth Center. Volunteers from carpenters in the area will donate one day of work to erect the building. Work is expected to be completed in a single day with all helpers urged to arrive at the lake north shore site from Dublin.
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Lake Darling
Norrow
Dublin
Crop prospects improve in Iowa as of June 1
Des Moines Iowa June 1 crop outlook shows overall crop condition at 3 percent of normal, up from 77 percent last year. Corn planting earlier than 1951, stands described as very good. Small grain and bean crops in good shape. hay prospects rated excellent with some alfalfa already harvested.
Jaycees Plan Unusual Event to Aid Dallas Trip
Jaycees announce a secret Saturday night activity on the square to raise funds for local club costs tied to the On to Dallas project. Iowa Caravan leader Perdock says twenty six identical cars will parade Sunday afternoon to transport delegates to the national convention in Dallas.
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Daycoees
Dallas
Texas
Jaycee
Iowa
Bill Perdock
Women Plan Special Golfing Activities at Washington Club
Women golfers at the Washington Golf and Country club stage the first of two invitational days with guests from Muscatine and Iowa City. June 1s reservations close Monday noon by phone. Coffee and doughnuts at Scot a.m. golf at 9 o'clock lunch at one, afternoon bridge and canasta.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Washington Golf and Country Club
Scot A.m
End Bible School At Prairie Flower Church
Vacation Bible school at Prairie Flower Baptist church completes two weeks of sessions. Students will present their program Sunday evening with work on display.
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Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Tosepooom
Storming of Big Compound Breaks Reds Resistance
On ROWE ISLAND Korea paratroopers from the 7th Airborne Regiment stormed compounds 66 and others, breaking red resistance. American, British and Canadian troops supported as officers surrendered. one American soldier and several prisoners died while many were wounded. Internees in Compound 62 reported readiness to move.
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Rowe Island
Korea
Eric Gen
Haldon L. Bull Houtner
Houtner
Francis Thode
Ile
Ds7th Alpeborne
Stuart
Seo
Boatener
Mrs John Hammes Dies in Keota Funeral Plans
Mrs Alma Hammes died at her home in Keota Thursday June 12. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St Marys church with burial in St James cemetery. Father Van Shiren of Hillis Corner, a protege of the Hammes, will celebrate mass. If unable to attend Monsignor Peiffer of Davenport will be celebrant. Survived by husband and brothers and sisters including Barbara Peiffer Des Moines Irene Peiffer Wittetoe Harper William Pfeiffer New London Alphonso Pfeiffer Keota Ralph Peiffer Washington Norbert Peiffer Milwaukee Kavtuend Wellman.
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Hammes
Keola
Barbara Peiffer
Des Moines
John Wittetoe
Harper
Irene Peiffer
William Pfeiffer
New London
Alphonso Pfeiffer
Kee Ofa
Ralph Peiffer
Washington
Norbert Peiffer
Milwaukee
Kavtuend
Wellman
Bible School Program Ends at Tabernacle Tonight
Ninety seven students and nineteen teachers participated in this year’s Bible school at the Tabernacle. The closing program will be held tonight at 7:30 at the church following Friday’s picnic.
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Christian Tabernacle
Bible Chool
Tabernacle
Chhurch
Marriage Licenses Issued Here to Four Couples
Marriage licenses were issued at the courthouse to Henry J. Hamilton and Marilyn Louise Hart of Brighton, and to Max DeWayne Fulton of Columbus Junction and Anne Marie Johnson of Washington.
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Court House
Henry J. Hamilton
Marilyn Louise Hart
Brighton
Max DeWayne Fulton
Columbus Junction
Anne Marie Johnson
Washington
Des Moines Iowa Weather Outlook With Warm Weekend
Partly cloudy with higher heat across Iowa on Friday highs 90s to 100s. Mostly fair Friday night and Saturday with scattered showers mainly northeast and extreme west, warmer by the east. Cooler west lows 65 to 75. Saturday highs 85 to 92 in the northwest and 95 in the southeast. Sunday partly cloudy with little temperature change and scattered afternoon storms, especially late west.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Syngman Rhee
National Assembly
Engler
Waltonians
Harry Rector
State Division
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Charter Night
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Alma Hammes
Keokuk County
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Barbara Ere Peiffer
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