Taft and Eisenhower Step Up Presidential Drive
Taft and Eisenhower sharpen attacks as GOP nomination fight intensifies toward the Chicago convention. Taft claims 5% of delegates on first ballot while Eisenhower backers dispute the figure. UPI tabulation credits Taft with 471 delegates and Eisenhower with 405 with 120 uncommitted and 67 contested including Texas.
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Eisenhower
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United Press
Texas
Denver
Dallas
Carroll Reece
Tenn
Southern Com
Reece
Scott
Vna
Virginia
Des Moines Weather: Clouds Showers and Warm Weekend
Cloudy Friday with showers and thunderstorms. Highs reach 88 in the southwest and 75 in the northeast. Friday night partly cloudy with more showers and thunderstorms in the east, cooler in the far east. Lows mid 50s to around 60. Saturday highs mid 60s, near 85 in the southwest. Sunday partly cloudy with few showers and near normal temperatures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Stalin Applauds Gas Stockpile Fallout in 1942
UN briefing quotes British and Soviet officials regarding gas bombs and retaliation threats. Sir Gladwyn Jebb cites Stalin’s approval of Britain’s gas arsenal as a deterrent while Churchill favors a harsh response to German aggression. The Geneva Protocol of 1925 is criticized and the United States’ non ratification is noted.
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United Nations
Britain
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Gladwyn Jebb
Security Council
Stalin
United Kingdom
Malik
Jebb
Churchill
U.N
United States
Korea
Two Escapees Back In Iowa Reformatory
Two of three prisoners who escaped from the Iowa Reformatory Farm No 1 near Anamosa attacked elderly man and two women then fled. Paul Williams and John Picard of Fort Dodge were recaptured in Dubuque hours later in a stolen car. The third escapee Chester Burke remains at large as Warden Pass Davis plans to return the pair to custody.
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Dubuque
Cancelled Republican District Picnic Planned for June 22
The first district Republican picnic scheduled for June 22 at the fair grounds west of Washington has been canceled. The announcement comes from Bill Smart, Washington county Republican chairman.
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Fair Grounds
Washington
Bill Smart
Washington County
Three Phase YWCA Summer Program Outlined Here
The Washington YWCA announces a three phase summer plan featuring outdoor activities, crafts, and swimming for girls from first to eighth grade. Weekly hikes start June 25, with Monday craft sessions and supervised swimming at the YWCA pool led by Betty Logan, Betty Lo can, and Jane Whitehead. A participation fee applies and class limits are in place.
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Tise
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Evening Journal
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Erades
Beenblossom Dies at Nephew’s Home near Wayland
Nelsor Beenblossom aged 77 died Thursday evening at his nephew Lyle Bower’s farm northwest of Wayland. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 PM at Zell Funeral Home Wayland with Rev. W J Stevens of Washington officiating.
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Wayland
Nelsor Beenblossom
Lyle Bower
Zell
W. J. Stevens
Washington
Keota Resident Robert G. Sheetz Dies at 67
Robert G. Sheetz 67, of Keota, died early this morning at Onnkdale Sanitarium after a spring illness. He was born in Wiespington County, married Anna Trier in 1906, and was a member of the Valley church. Surviving children include Mrs. Gladys Buch, Hubert, and Kenneth Sheetz. brothers Fred, Andy, Alfred, and Oscar.
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Robert G. Sheets
Onnkdale Sanitarium
Dutch Creek
Wiespington County
Godfros
Augusta Lineraph Sheetz
Anna Trier
The
Valley Church
Gladys, Buch
Hubert Sheetz
Kenneth Sheetz
Fred
Andy Sheetz
Alfred
Oklaloosa
Oscar
Washington
Two Missouri Men Die In West Chester Collision
Two men from Mercer Missouri were killed when their pickup collided with a strawberry laden truck west of the West Chester corner on highways 92. William J Croodin 30 the pickup driver and Lester Stocktan died from skull fractures. The other driver was John L Parker of Saint Joseph Missouri. Arthur Miller of Benton Harbor Michigan was a passenger.
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West Chester
Mercer
Vic Titus
William Jt. Croodin
Lester Stocktan
John L. Parker
St Joseph
Miehl
Arthur Miller
Shenton Harbor
Mieh
Miller
Washington
Charles Miles
Thenton Harbor
Sheriffs of Fleet
West Chester Corner
Walker
Jones Funeral Home
Brannan and Kem Clash Over Public Power Policy
Washington argues over public power as Charles Brannan and James Ker exchange sharp words. Ker accuses Brannan of harming the Rural Electrification Administration while Brannan attacks Ker’s voting record on special federal power programs like the Southwest Power Administration.
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Kem
Washington
Charles F. Brannan
James P. Ker
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Rural Electrification
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Kemps
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Missourian
Tarmers
New Look Evolved For Diaper Set
Cleveland Ohio reports Je rome Goldurs president of the American Diaper Institute describes a new hour-glass diaper with pre folds eight thicknesses bottom graduation to light sides and no folds. He notes the diaper can be worn without pants and features bright color polka dot drawers and ornamental design for all occasions.
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Jerome Goldurs
The
American Diaper Institute
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New Riverside Paper Makes Its Appearance
Riverside News all Shopper rolls out in mail last week. Free tabloid with ads and local news for box holders and rural route patrons. Lions Club and merchants back start. subscription at $1 yearly for out of town readers.
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Riverside News
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Iowa
Four Fined for Speeding in Lake Darling Park Area
Four motorists were arrested last Sunday on the Lake Darling parkway and charged with speeding. Joe Etzen park custodian issued a warning to observe the speed limit. Fines were imposed by Mayor Hudson of Brighton on Jack L. Grant Mason City Kenneth Stanley Anderson Fairfield Stanley Eugene Lyons Fairfield and Francis Melville DeKalb Fairfield.
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Joe Etzen
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Hudson
Brighton
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Mason City
Kenneth Stanley Anderson
Fairfield
Stanley Eugene Lyons
Francis Melville DeKalb
Baptist Bible School Will Close Tonight
The Daily Vacation Bible school of the Baptist church concludes with a program at 7 36 tonight inside the church. Handwork exhibits by pupils open at 7 p m in the Sunday school auditorium for parents and friends to view. Carol Forgey oversees the event with Ronnie McGill as master of ceremonies. attendance peaked at 104. Public invited.
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Bible School of the Baptist Church
Carol Forgey
Ronnie McGill
Tours South America On Outlay of 127 Dollars
Cleveland artist Stephen Kek outlines a 17 245 mile South America trek costing only 127 dollars. He warns of dusty bus travel and possible clashes with authorities, noting revolutions in Colombia and a Panama Canal crossing by bridge or boat.
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Cleveland
Stepehn Kek
South America
Kek
Guatemala
Costa Rica
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Argentina
Colombia
County Legion to Meet at Wellman
Commander Wayne Simerman announced that the Washington county American Legion will hold a joint meeting Monday evening June 25 at Wellman. The event includes a dance and lunch and all members are urged to attend.
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Wellman
Wayne Simerman
Washington County American Legion
Well
Tree Struck by Lightning At 415 East Third Street
The Lloyd Goodwin family at 415 East Third Street reported an early morning lightning strike that split a branch from a tree in their yard. The incident became clear around noon with the thunderous sound and bright flash.
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Lloyd Goodwin
East Third Street
Mr. Goodwin
Operation Fails To Stop Urge to Steal
Megs May Wright, blond wife of Wright who had a brain operation in 1947 to cure his urge to steal, vows to stay married after his arrest for burglary. Police check 16 suitcases packed with clocks razors watches and appliances. Wright remains sullen and silent.
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Pittsburgh
Megs. Millard F. Wright
Wright
Allied Planes Shoot Down Two Soviet Planes Near Manchuria
Six American Sabrejets intercepted four propeller driven Soviet planes crossing the Manchurian border near Antung. Two Soviet aircraft were shot down in the first pass, two were damaged but escaped into Manchuria via the Yalu. The remaining two pursued a border crossing at tree top level.
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Korea
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Yalu
Manchuria
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Farmers See Higher Income But Costs Rise
Washington reports farm cash receipts rose four percent in the first half of the year while farm production costs climbed by an equal margin. The Agriculture Department warns that net farm income may not rise over 1951 and could fall, given the parallel gains in revenue and costs.
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