Czar of Prisoners on Koje Believed in Custody
KOJE ISLAND Korea Brig Gen Haydon L Beatner said Tuesday he is convinced he has in custody the long sought Czar of Koje the Communist leader who ruled the drunken une prison camp on the island. He said the man is one of seven leaders believed responsible for murdering non Communist prisoners at Compound 77. Trial probable before U N and South Korea authorities as Kangaroo courts operated after the murders.
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Koje Island
Korea
Haydon L. Beatuer
Koje
Soda Unealy
Moatner
Kore
Boatner
Lee Hak Koon
Stoore
Drag River for Bodies of Drowning Victims
Des Moines deputies resumed dragging the Des Moines River on Tuesday for the bodies of a 51 year old painter and a 12 year old girl who drowned while wading. Ricymond Bohning and Sally Hagen drowned during an outing on the river as her younger brothers watched.
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Des Moines
Cavalcade and Variety at the Desert-Maret Show
The program lists acts like Trojan Prince Overture solos, High Flyers-Cornet Trio, Dragons Golden Jubilee, Pleasant Recollections, and a medley of old-time favorites. It includes songs from Snow White, A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody, and the National Anthem with Uncle Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sols of the
Maret
High Flyers
Cornet Trio
Max Lee
Paul Grossheim
Don Kuntz
Christessen
Lake
Kansas City
Mareh
Heigh Ho
Snow White
Guy
Mareh Three Bears
Uncle Claire
Army clears MacArthur speech at Republican convention
The Army said Gen. Douglas MacArthur will not be sanctioned for delivering a keynote at the upcoming Republican National Convention. It cited a technicality that he is not assigned to a specific post though on active duty and receiving pay after being relieved by President Truman.
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Douglas MacArthur
Keynate
MacArthur
Troy
Army
Truman
Bat Eastern
Payne Apparently Is Victor in Maine Vote
In Maine Governor Frederick Payne defeats incumbent Senator Owen Brewster in a bitter GOP primary. Dwight D. Eisenhower led the state for president with Payne ahead for the Senate, 69.355 to 66.2102 as six of 625 precincts remain to count.
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Payne
Maine
Portland
Owen Brewster
Robert AL Taft
Senate
Frederick Go Payne
Dwight D. Eisenhower
GOP
Reds Would Return Only 186 of 670 Lend-Lease Ships
Washington officials accuse Russia of short-changing the United States by agreeing to return 186 of 670 lend-lease ships. Moscow offered to buy 167 ships and pay only 11 million dollars to settle an 11 billion dollar account, a move tied to overdue war aid terms.
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Reds
Washington
UPS
Russia
United States
ISG
Boris I Karavaev
Karavaev
State Department
U.S
Moscow
Kremlin
U. S
County 4-H Boys to Attend Ames Short Course 1952
Twelve delegates from county 4-H clubs will attend the Ames Short Course at Iowa State College starting June 24. Speakers include George Grim of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune and Dr W M Riley on military service. The program features tours, demonstrations, a boys chorus, and a three day schedule with recreation and elections for 4-H leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lone State College
Anes
Thomas. Robb
Kelly Horn
Jackson Boye
Larry Jackson
Washington Hustlers
Rodney Campbell
Highlanders
Charles Whelps
Pranklin Cubs
Milton Selhnicker
Chicaguay
Chait Curtis
Crooked Creek Cyclones
Orval Farrier
Dutel Creek
Robert Cave
Cedar Chips
Donald Orndur
Armsworth Berers
Bill Dorian
Line Creek Livewires
Herm Voamenkmeeht Ainsworth
Bill Gation
Well Man
Wintsteington County
All Laws
Sears
George Grim
Minneapolis Star and Tribune
WOOO
Koerea
Japan
Formosa
Middle East
Grim
Mk. W. Reiley
Marine Corps Reserve
Ehurch
Alles
Reniles
Navvy
Marine Corps
Iowa State College
Union Bible School Ends With Friday Program
Union Daily Vacation Bible school at Lincoln school concludes with a program Friday evening. Rooms open at 7 p m for viewing two weeks of work, followed by a 7 20 p m student presentation. If weather allows the program is on the school lawn. otherwise indoors.
House Backs Revision to Raise Old Age Benefits
The House passed a revised bill to raise Social Security old age benefits by 5 a month or 124 percent, whichever is larger, increasing maximum family benefits from 150 to 168.75 a month. The measure, controversial for sparking fears of socialized medicine, proceeded to the Senate amid widespread elderly protest letters.
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House
Washington
Tie Horse
Priesday
Ore Homano
Tne
Senate
Reputti
Des Moines Firestone workers vote to strike over pay
Production workers at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co plant planned to walk out Tuesday if pay hikes and benefits are rejected. United Rubber Workers members voted Monday to strike if their demands are not met, but a union official said there was no immediate threat or confirmed strike.
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Dis Moines
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
United Rubber Workers Union Cio
Court House To Be Closed on Thursday
Washington county court house offices will be closed Thursday June 19 to allow officers and deputies to attend a school of instruction in Des Moines. The examiner for drivers licenses will be in the lobby as usual on Thursday.
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Washington County Court House
Des Moines
Court House
Rural Students Urged To Register For High School
Rural graduates in Washington county have not all returned registration blanks, says principal Robert Everetts. He urges those planning to attend Washington High School next fall to complete and return forms promptly as the registration period approaches.
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Washington County
Robert Everetts
Everetts
Washington High School
High School Yearbooks From Former Years Available
Washington high school lists remaining annuals for past years for sale. One copy of 1925 and 1946 each, and multiples of 1948 1949 and others for sale at 1.54 dollars per volume. Buyers may select from limited stock.
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Washington High School
Funeral services for Henry A Pringle at Brighton
Henry Arnold Pringle died Monday at Mt. Pleasant hospital from pneumonia. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 p.m. at Omar Hoskins funeral home with Rev. EF EB Voss officiating. Burial will be in Richland. He was born August 17 1847 near Richland, youngest of eight, son of Harvey and Sarah Pringle. He lived with his mother in Brighton then with a sister. Surviving are sister Mrs J Harkens of Brighton, sister Mrs W F Hampton of Kansas, and brother Dan Pringle of Brighton.
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Brighton
Henry A. Pringle
Henry Arnold Pringle
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Omar Hoskins
EF. EB. Voss
Richland
Mr. Pringle
Harvey
Sarah Pringle
Oj. Harkens West
W. F. Hampton
Kansas
Dan Pringle
Sweden Struggles to Maintain Neutrality Amid Cold War Strains
The article reviews Sweden’s long standing neutral stance facing rising tensions with Russia. It notes Russian claims against Sweden after air clashes, domestic trials of suspected Soviet spies, and Sweden’s past rebukes over Baltic limits. Despite provocations, Sweden remains nonaligned, believing neutrality best protects its security.
Reds Repulsed in Korean Fighting
Communist troops suffered heavy losses in an attempt to seize terrain west of Chorwon from the U S Eighth Division. After a dawn battle sparked by artillery, American defenders used fox holes then returned fire with machine guns rifles and grenades. Several Reds were reported dead. A marriage license was issued here Monday to Donald Joseph Rich and Marjorie B Statler.
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Seoul
Korea
Chorwon
Donald Joseph Rich
Keota
Marjorie B Statler
Washington
City Hall Remodel Enters Final Phase Amid Security Shifts
Remodelers finish the city clerk's office council room and mayor's area at City Hall while John Lowash relocates to the Legion club room. Harry Ward is reappointed to the zoning board. water tower repair advances with steel work near complete and painting pending.
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John Lowash
the Legion Club
Citys Hall Building
Harry Ward
Legion Post Meeting Set Tonight at City Hall
The regular meeting of Leon Beatty American Legion post will be held at 8 p.m. tonight in the Legion rooms at the city hall. The Army has 12 000 Waren stationed in Japan Germany Austria France Italy and in the Caribbean as well as at Army installations in this country.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Japan
Germany
Austria
France
Italy
Caribbean
East Germans Riot Over Border Displacement At Frontier
East German villagers resist Soviet police efforts to move them from border homes. Reports say at least three killed and hundreds wounded as crowds clash with improvised weapons. Priests and villagers described a brutal crackdown amid a three mile no man’s land along the 660 mile frontier.
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Beak
Weert
Germany
Catchott
Sway
Mr. Anderson Joins Three Quarter Century Club
Charles G. Anderson of Washington becomes a new member of the Three Quarter Century Club. He was born September 30, 1906 and married Maude Reeves on November 29, 1906. The Andersons reside at 722 E Van Buren St, Me.
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Charles G. Anderson
Washington
Three Quarter Century Club
Mr. Anderson
Maude Reeves
Lloyd
Lewis Anderson
Viola Meserenger
Esther Gray
Florence Eimen
Kaulona
Nellie Groft
Wellman
Charles Anderson
North Tend
Andersons
E. van Buren St
Anderson
Miller of Unionville faces bond on intoxicated driving charge
PC Miller of Unionville Missouri posted a 550 dollar bond today on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Roy L Brown, wanted for larceny by a bailee in Oregon, was arrested here last night.
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PC. Miller
Unionville
Roy L. Brown
Oregon
Des Moines Weather Outlook Fair and Cooler
Weather briefing for Des Moines Iowa the forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions on Tuesday with highs 75 to 88 degrees. Tuesday night will be fair and partly cloudy Wednesday with little temperature change and a low 52 to 60. Wednesday's high near 808 unclear. Thursday sees little change and partly cloudy skies with scattered showers possible in the north.
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Des Moines
Iowa Fair
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Center
Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pines
Vernon Stagner
Bob Swartz
Miro Ross
Bi Perdock
Second View
Carl Dallmeyer
Don Batterson
Russell Miller
Bill Brown
Jean Millman
Everette Miller
J. Q. Eastland
Direcetors
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Sth Army
Washington Municipal Band
Central Pack
Ea. Santordeene
Holmes
Johnson
Siberari
Churchill
Uranel Tannn Moe Long
Journal
THE
Washington Evening Journal
Union Bible Schol
Theo Pht
Firestone
State Fish and Game Service
Izaank Watton
Rock Island
State Conservation Fish and Game Service
Iack Walton Committee
Harold Jaevis
Sweden
Phil Newsom
UP Foreign News
Baltic
Russi
Soviet Union
English
City Hall
Legion Meeting
Three Quarter Club
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