Molotov visits Chicago drawing crowds and traffic ire
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov toured Chicago in a five hour layover causing Lake Shore Drive gridlock. He spoke with a Russian reporter about Chicago stockyards and defended the visit amid protests. At Omaha displaced Lithuanians and Latvians protested as the train bound for the United Nations in San Francisco rolled through.
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Chicago
V.M. Molotov
Midwest Plains
Omaha
Lake Shore Drive
U.S. Steel
South Side
Lake Shore
Lithuania
Latvia
Hell
San Francisco
Lithuanians.” Molotov
United Nations
Freed After 31 Years In Jail for Murder
Cecil Mickle of Des Moines, once sentenced to life for the 1924 murder of railroad detective Thomas Griffin, was paroled after 31 years. He passed a lie detector test in 1953, and a 1954 commutation by Lt. Gov. Leo Khon made him eligible for release. Jack Gaskill remains imprisoned for the same crime.
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Des Moines
Iowa State
Cecil FE. Mickle
Thomas E. Griffin
Mickle
Leo &Khon
Elthan
Jack Gaskill
Fort Madison
St Pauls Church to mark 50th anniversary weekend
St Pauls Evangelical and Re formed church in Washington observes its 50th anniversary June 26 and 27 with worship services and programs. Dr Carl Klein of St Louis will speak at the morning service June 26, a basket dinner and program at the Washington YMCA follow. Rev Herbert W Barten of Wheatland will speak at 2 30 p m service. Rev Milo Philippi of Syracuse Neb will speak June 27 at 8 p m with refreshments afterward.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Washington
Carl Klein
St. Louis
Milo Philippi
Syracuse
Neb
Pet ownership figures in United States households
Population data shows about 46 million American families own roughly 49 million animal pets indicating a broad prevalence of pet ownership across households.
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United States
Building Activity In Iowa Rises With Permits
DES MOINES UP Iowans speed up home building and repair activity. May permit valuations for new dwellings reached 7 751 789 dollars and remodeling permits totaled 853 346 dollars. Comparisons show increases over May a year earlier.
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Des Moines
Sudden Squall Blamed for Hawarden Drowning Tragedy
Coast Guard officials said seven Hawarden residents drowned on Lake Traverse near Brown's Valley Minnesota on June 3 due to a sudden squall. Captain Schmoker noted the boat was seaworthy and could have carried one more passenger. Drowned were Leo Doty and his two sons, Leslie Hout, and three of his children.
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Dubuque
Hawarden
Iowa
Lake Traverse
Brown's Valley
Minn
Coast Guard
John Schmoker
Midwest Marine Inspection Office
Leo Doty
Leslie Hout
Minnesota
South Dakota
Announce Changes In School Milk Program
Agriculture Assistant Secretary True D Morse announced changes to the federal school milk program to increase milk availability for children. The government will reimburse schools for milk served as a separate item and also for milk used in low priced lunches, with 47 000 schools participating and distributing over 400 million half pints this year.
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U. Ss. News Center
Agriculture Asst
True D. Morse
Morse
4 H Officers Elected at Ames Iowa Convention
Janet Polson Cleghorn named president of Iowa Girls 4 H clubs at Ames convention. Mary Neville Meville named vice president, Kathryn Allen Postville secretary treasurer, Janet Jugenheimer Davenport historian. About 1 500 girls cast ballots.
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AMES
Janet Polson
Cleghorn
Iowa
Glenda Wilson
Eagle Grove
Mary Neville
Meville
Kathryn Allen
Postville
Janet Jugenheimer
Davenport
Silence Proposal Sways U S Foreign Policy Debate
Former ambassador Chester Bowles urged 30 days of absolute silence in American diplomacy. He told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that U S officials talk too much and risk alienating Asians who feel Americans demand gratitude and brag about achievements.
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Washington
Chester Bowles
America
U.S
India
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Friends Help Family Rebuild After Fire
Des Moines. Richard Chamberlin and his two sons Dennis and Roger began rebuilding with help from neighbors church groups and firefighters after a fire destroyed their uninsured house on Wednesday night. His wife died Sunday of a heart attack. Ten relatives attending the funeral lost clothing in the blaze. Community groups collected funds clothing and furniture and fire stations served as collection depots.
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Des Moines
Richard Chamberlin
Chamberlin
Dennis
Roger
Dog saves boy after close call in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah Iowa 7 year old Ernie Lee was saved by his cocker spaniel Midnight after a dangerous incident. the dog died saving the boy and Ernie’s parents Mr and Mrs Ell McNamer credit the canine with sparing their son’s life.
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Dog
Bo Shenandoah
Iowa
Ernie Lee
Ell. McNamer
Rev Scheuermann Named New Minister in Washington
Walter M. Scheuermann, born in Iowa, becomes the new Methodist church minister in Washington after a career with the Iowa Des Moines Conference. He holds degrees from Simpson College Garrett Biblical Institute Northwestern University and has served on Methodist church boards. He was delegate to general conferences in 1948 1952 and elected again for 1956. He previously led churches in Indianola Omaha and Oskaloosa.
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Walter M. Scheuermann
Methodist Church of Washington
Iowa
Simpson College
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern University
Iowa-Des Moines
Methodist Church
General Board of Education
Scheuermann
Indianola
Pearl Memorial Church
Omaha
Burlington
Central Methodist Church
Oskaloosa
Higher Sales Tax No Cause For Any Increase in Prices
Iowa Tax Commission reports unofficially that tavern operators may raise beer prices in anticipation of the higher state sales tax. The 2 to 22 percent tax takes effect July 1 and will be added to advertised prices. Commission head Martin Lauterbach says operators cannot claim the tax is absorbed and will help tavern operators collect the tax via inspections. the tax is projected to raise about 32 million dollars annually from beer and cigarettes.
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Des Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
Martin Lauterbach
Lauterbach
Commission
Body of Boy Five Found in Lake
The body of 5 year old Bobby Lawrence was found in about 10 feet of water in Big Sandy Lake ending a search by 200 plus persons. The boy disappeared Thursday morning after being left in a boat by his father Maynard Lawrence in Scanlon Minnesota. Governor Freeman had ordered National Guard into the search if not found.
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Orville L. Freeman
National Guard
Camp Ripley
Minn
Farewell Dinner Honors Dr. and Mrs. Reed at Washington Church
Dr. C Raymond Reed and family were guests of honor at a farewell dinner in Washington Methodist church attended by over 200. The Reeds will move to Mt. Pleasant where Reed serves as superintendent of the Burlington district. Reed led the Washington church and local ministerial activities for five years.
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C. Raymond Reed
Washington Methodist Church
M. L. Smith
Don Maxwell
Board of Stewards
Washington Church
Adenauer Refuses Moscow Visit Until Demands Met
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told the Big Three he will not visit Moscow unless Russia frees German prisoners. He laid out three conditions including release of 9 000+ prisoners and no recognition of the East German government or the Oder Neisse line. He urged further talks on reunification and a global disarmament initiative.
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New York
Konrad Adenauer
Moscow
Adenauer
Russia
Germany
U.S
West Germany
Oder Neisse Line
United States
Soviet Russia
Riots in Argentina Kill 156 and Console Churches
Buenos Aires turmoil leaves 156 dead and about 800 injured as churches burn across the capital. President Peron promises fair trials and links church state conflict to upcoming elections. The CGT calls a general strike. martial law possibility looms amid the city’s paralysis.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Juan D. Peron
Argentina
Peron
Buenos Aires
Santiago Luis Cardinal Capello
Curia
Benjamin Menendez
General Confederation of Labor
CGT
Three Americans Expelled by Reds
Private advices from London report three assistant U.S. military attaches expelled from Russia. Lt. Col. John S. Benson Capt. Walter Mule and Capt. William R. Stroud were declared persona non grata and left Moscow about two weeks ago. The State Department reportedly kept the action private to avoid a public incident. The reason for the expulsion was linked to an incident in Moscow in early May.
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London
U.S
Russia
John S. Benson
Walter Mule
William R. Stroud
U.S. State Department
Moscow
Union Worship Service Speaker Rev Longfellow
Rev Earl Longfellow of the Baptist church will speak at the union worship in Central Park Sunday at 7 30 PM If rain moves in the service shifts to United Presbyterian church Rev Walter Smith assists Milan Thompson is soloist Enid McConnell accompanies her on piano
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Earl Longfellow
The
Baptist Church
Union
Central Park
United Presbyterian Church
Walter Smith
Milan Thompson
Enid McConnell
Ike Lured From His Hideaway By Home Cooking
President Eisenhower slippped from his mountain top headquarters for a quick automobile trip to his Gettysburg farm to dine with his wife and mother in law. White House press secretary James C. Hagerty confirmed the off the record visit highlighting how peacetime Americans show little passion for security.
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W.H. Lawrence
United Press
White House
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Washington
Mr. Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Reading Clubs Begin at Washington Public Library
Washington Public Library starts summer reading clubs on Monday June 20 with three age groups. First through third graders join Peter Pan Reading club from 9 to 10 am each Monday, Fridays special program. Fourth through seventh graders form Indian Reading clubs meeting Tuesdays at 10 30 am. Eighth and ninth graders and older attend the Senior Book club from 1 30 to 3 pm each day.
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Washington Public Library
Joy Fairchild
Peter Pan Reading Club
Archie Buwer
Miss Fairchild
VFW Fun Groups Name Their State Officers
In Cedar Rapids, the Veterans of Foreign Wars fun groups elected officers as a prelude to the state convention. Max Randall of Marshlistown was named senior commander and William White of Cedar Rapids was chosen junior vice commander. Nellie Anderson of Council Bluffs was elected grayback of the women's auxiliary.
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Cedar Rapids
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Max Randall
Marshlistown
William White
Nellie Anderson
Council Bluffs
Grayback
Women’s Auxiliary
Earlier Services At Methodist Church Here
Regular Sunday morning services at the Washington Methodist church will start earlier for the summer. The new schedule begins Sunday June 19 with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.
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Washington Methodist Church
Fire Rips Clyde Mallory Line Docks Wrecks Warehouses
Fire swept the Clyde Mallory Line docks in Charleston destroying three wooden warehouses and three docks. Two firemen were injured and officials said three or four persons may be missing.
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Charleston
S.C
Fire destroys part of Silver Springs tourist site
A $250000 blaze swept through Silver Springs in Ocala Florida burning the two main buildings and damaging the popular tourist attraction. The fire caused extensive property loss and evacuation of nearby areas as authorities fought the flames. No injuries were reported in the early reports.
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Ocala
Fla
Silver Springs
Florida
Nautilus Completes Six-Week Shakedown at New London
The atomic powered submarine Nautilus has finished its six week shakedown and is docked at Groton for a brief upkeep period, the Navy announced today.
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New London
Soviet Troops Accused of Looting Austrian Timber
Vienna reports Austrian officials say Soviet troops are felling large sections of Austrian forests and shipping timber eastward in a pre withdrawal plunder campaign. The claim frames the Red Army’s pending exit as a systematic looting effort affecting Austrian resources.
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Vienna
Austria
Red Army
Iowa Soldier and Wife Charged in Daughter Death
Sgt Robert L. Paxton of Shenandoah Iowa and his Japanese born wife Tsukiko were arrested on a federal murder indictment for Brenda Kay Paxton a four year old who died May 22 at an Army hospital from a brain hemorrhage and bruises. The couple held on a 25000 bond at Fort Sam Houston Texas. They have a 19 month old blind daughter Evelyn being cared for by the Red Cross.
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San Antonio
Tex
Robert L. Paxton
Shenandoah
Iowa
Tsukiko
Austin
Fort Sam Houston
Brenda Kay Paxton
Paxton
Army Hospital
Brenda Kay
Evelyn
Red Cross
Kobe
Japan
Fort Lewis
Wash
Women’s Golf Event Planned at Country Club
Women’s day program at the country club Wednesday begins with coffee from 8 to 8 30 a.m. Golf starts at 8 30 and brunch is served at 10 30 a.m. Participants should call Mrs. Frank Melegari at 43 to reserve.
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Frank Melegari
Rest Home Renamed as Washington Rest Home
Logan Rest home in Washington is renamed Washington Rest Home by operator Carrie Sump. Six guests remain, with friends urged to visit. visiting hours daily 10 30 to 11 30 a m and 1 30 to 4 p m. Church services are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p m.
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Logan __ Rest home
Washington
Washington Rest Home
Carrie Sump
Cancer Claims Far More U.S. Lives Than Korean War
In the same period the Korean War claimed 33,417 American lives, cancer killed about 650,000 Americans, highlighting the greater toll of disease compared with combat casualties.
YWCA Announces Summer Swim Classes For Girls
Semi private lessons for girls at the YWCA begin Tuesday June 21 with sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Programs target grades from elementary to high school and adults with specific time blocks and a phone pre enrollment option at 139.
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YWCA
Weather Outlook: Cloudy Skies and Weekend Showers
The forecast calls for considerable cloudiness across the west and central tonight through Saturday with little temperature change. Highs 76 to 85, lows 58 to 65, scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. By Friday night through Wednesday temperatures average about five degrees above normal with daily changes. Precipitation expected 0.5 to 1 inch east to west as weekend showers or thunderstorms.
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United Press
Iowa
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