United States Withdraws From Geneva Peace Conference
The United States orders top diplomats home from Geneva, clearing the way for France to negotiate Indochina peace independently. Under secretary Walter Bedell Smith and advisers will return to Washington, with U S ambassador U Alexis Johnson handling American interests in Czechoslovakia. Mendes France expected to visit soon to discuss cease-fire plans.
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Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Walter Bedell Smith
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Washington
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U. Alexis Johnson
Czechoslovakia
Eisenhower warns France over EDC stall on Indochina
President Eisenhower cautions France to ratify the European Defense Treaty soon or risk a reassessment of U.S. foreign policy. He reiterates U S willingness to join a collective defense to safeguard Southeast Asia while demanding France guarantee Indochina independence and a commit to finish the war there. Pierre Mendes France faces scrutiny over potential armistice plans.
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Rene Coty
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John Poster Trulies
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Southeast Asia
Republican Women Plan Tea In Lewton Hall
Mrs. Anna Lomas of Red Oak will visit Washington on Thursday June 24 and preside over a Republican women’s tea at Lewton hall at 2 pm inviting all local Republican women to attend.
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Anna Lomas
Red Oak
Mrs Roy Fletcher 83 Dies in Winfield
Mrs Roy Fletcher 83 died Friday morning at Winfield. Survived by a son and daughter and eight siblings including A L Griffith and Mrs Charles Long of Washington and Mrs T Hal Huston of Crawfordsville. Services Sunday at 4 p.m. at Winfield Methodist Church. burial in Columbus City cemetery.
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McCarthy Defends His Staff Members
Senator Joseph McCarthy strongly defended his staff against charges they threatened Democratic senators and shifted focus to alleged wrongdoing by a Senate Democrat. He said no evidence was offered during the Army McCarthy hearings and pledged a preliminary graft inquiry into an unnamed Democratic senator, with possible hearings to follow.
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Joseph R. McCarthy
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Mendes France meets Gen Ely amid Indochina peace bid
Pierre Mendes France as premier meets General Paul Ely to plan how to counter Communist attacks in Indochina over the next 30 days. He aims to negotiate an honorable peace within four weeks and may discuss with Anthony Eden and Washington's defense ideas.
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Chamber of Deputies
Red Cross Members To Meet Here on July 1
Washington county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday July 1 in the court room of the county courthouse. Election of directors will be a feature as one-third of board terms expire. Other business matters will also be considered.
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Washington County Court House
Iowa Man Sentenced For Refusing Service
Des Moines reported Donald Jackson De Moss 21 of Cylinder was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for not reporting for induction. He appealed and was released on $500 bond by Judge William F. Riley. Kenneth Gail Huber 22 of Charlotte was found guilty of similar charges earlier in June. Huber faces sentencing Monday.
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Kenneth Gail Huber
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City Weed Clean-Up Demanded by Mayor Smart
Mayor W. H. Smart warns property owners within city limits to destroy weeds or city crews will mow them down. Under city ordinance the city may cut weeds within curb lines and alleys and bill the owner. Property owners have five days to clear weeds or face charges.
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W. H. Smart
Mrs J C Lemley 86 Dies Here After Lingering Illness
Mrs J C Lemley aged 86 died Friday after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Monday in Jones funeral home with Rev Walter Smith officiating. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Born Annetta Crone January 21 1868 in Wyoming Illinois she moved to Iowa in 1894. Survived by six sisters Cora Davis Al Crone Ed Davis Lillian Crone Maye Crone all of Washington and Lenora Hicks of Hampton.
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Jones Funeral Home
Walter Smith
Elm Grove
Annetta Crone
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Arabella Traphagan Crone
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Iowa
Jacob C. Lemley
Record high and low temps logged in Siberia and Libya
A temperature of minus 92 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded at Verkhoyansk Siberia and 136 degrees Fahrenheit at Azizia Libya in separate readings.
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Azizia
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Senator Lester Hunt Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
In Washington, Senator Lester C. Hunt of Wyoming died from a bullet wound in his head after being found in his Senate office. He had announced health concerns and left notes. his wife Emily and aides were informed. Fellow senators and officials visited the casualty hospital as details emerged.
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Lester C. Hunt
D-Wyo
Hunt
Senate
Richard Felber
Metropolitan Homicide Squad
Emily
Causalty Hospital
Mike Manatos
French Repulse Attacking Red Force in Delta
Thousands of Communist troops attacked the Hanio Haiphong road and rail lifeline west of Hai Duong about 29 miles east of Hanoi. French tanks and aircraft halted the assault. The attack left 35 dead and Moroccan sharpshooters secured a pursuit with 20 captured. Communists had seized two defense posts on the highway and mined the road and railroad.
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Fort Madison Debates Daylight Time Across Town
The Fort Madison retailers committee says Tuesday businesses will switch to daylight saving time next week regardless of the city council. Churches plan to stay on central standard time. The council previously vetoed daylight time. Fort Madison and Keokuk are among few Iowa river cities not observing daylight time.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Iowa
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Young Republicans Meet Tuesday in Sunset Park
The Young Republican Club of Washington County plans a county meeting in Sunset Park Washington on Tuesday June 22 at 8 PM A panel discussion features Fred Schwengel of Davenport the Republican nominee for the U S representative first district Moderators include Robert Miller with panelists Richard Koupp William Day Marian McGinnis Connie Day Robert Reed and others An open invitation is extended to members young Republicans and the general public A question period ends the session and attendees may meet Mr Schwengel afterward.
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Davenport
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Connie Day
Robert Reed
Schwengal
Employment On Increase In Iowa Says Moore
Des Moines Iowa. George Moore director of the Iowa State Employment Service reported a rising employment trend from mid February to mid April with about 9 700 more people at work. He noted construction leads recent hiring while some areas still show high unemployment. Official May figures were not yet released.
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Improved Penicillin Aids Rheumatic Fever
SAN FRANCISCO Calif UP a new long acting form of penicillin prevents recurring attacks of rheumatic fever and heart damage in children. The bipenicillin G was described to about 800 physicians at the 15th annual meeting of the American Rheumatism Association before the AMA convention. Dr Gene H Stollerman reported that a single monthly injection given to 408 children over two years prevented recurrence in every case. Other drugs require daily or multiple daily doses.
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American Rheumatism Association
American Medical Association
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Irvington-on-Hudson
N. Y
Objectionable Comic Magazines Discussed By Parents PTA
A Washington Public Library meeting on objectionable comic books, led by a Stewart School PTA committee, discussed protecting children from hor ror crime and romance comics. Participants praised local newsdealers with clean racks and urged a Chamber of Commerce letter seeking broader help.
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Stewart School Parent-Teacher Association
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Lodge Praises Yugoslav Exile Working in Chicago Laundry
In a United Nations exchange, Stanko Masic a 67 year old former Yugoslav judge now employed in a Chicago laundry thanked Henry Cabot Lodge for speaking for him. Lodge defended honorable labor and joked Masic could become laundry president as many workers advance.
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Semyon K Tsarapkin
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Rites for Mrs. Coffey Set at 2:30 Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Coffey are scheduled for 2 30 p.m. Sunday at Wellman Methodist Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery. Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Davenport Pool Declared Unsafe by Health Board
The Davenport City Board of Health closed the municipal pool after June 11 state tests labeled the water unsafe. Parks superintendent Emil C. Plambeck hopes for a reopening within a week as controversy grows over delays in building two new pools. Mayor Bease to investigate next week why plans were abandoned.
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Weather forecast for Iowa into Sunday and Monday
Iowa forecasts show showers and thunder showers in the north with partly cloudy skies, humid temperatures. Sunday brings partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers in the far north and warmer readings in the northwest belt. lows range from 62 to 84 and highs from 80 in the north to 95 in the south central. Monday remains partly cloudy, warm, and humid.
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