Allies Bomb Reds Despite Weather
United Nations planes attacked Communist front lines in Korea despite heavy clouds and rain. B 26s conducted more than 170 strikes in the last four hours while American bombers hit the railway line to northwest Korea. No Communist jets challenged the raids and patrol activity was light after a Red attack west of Cherwon that reportedly left 200 killed and about 440 wounded.
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Korea
CAP
United Nations
North West Korea
Okinawa
Cherwon
Red
Joseph A Churchill Dies in Nebraska
Relatives report the death of Joseph A Churchill of Fairmont Nebraska who died Sunday morning after illness. He is the father of Charles Churchill of Washington and the family is without surviving siblings. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM in Fairmont. Survived by wife Jennie Guy and earlier spouse Minnie McKinstry with multiple children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Joseph A. Churchill
Fairmont
Nebr
Charles Churchill
Washington
Mr. Churchill
Minnie McKinstry
Jennie Guy
Walter
Geneva
Mavehter
Clara Corbin
Roliver
Coe
California
Ray Gale
Laverne
Glen Voigtlander
Spooner
Wisc
Oscar Condon
Lincoln
E. I., Hoadly
Beloit
Wis
Abbout
Driver Faces Reckless Driving Charge After Fatal Crash
Norman Ames area man faces arraignment on a reckless driving charge from a traffic crash on Highway 69 near Huxley that killed 54 year old Hugh Harshall and seriously injured his wife and Marine Sgt. Alvin Marshall. The family was returning to Des Moines after meeting their son in Ames.
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Ames
Fleet
Hugh Harshall
Des Moines
Nea Huxley
Alvin Marshall
Marshalls
Washington Lodge to Work in First Degree Tuesday
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will conduct work in the first degree on Tuesday July 1 at 8 p m. Members are reminded to attend as the session advances through the degree.
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Washington Lodge No
A.F
A. M
Fifteen Vehicles Registered in County
Fifteen vehicles were registered last week at the office of county treasurer Woon Howell. Registrations list owners including Dean Farrier Urichton Nast Paul Fo Mayer Washington Howard Junior Custer Washington Virginia Potter Washington Ropp Kalona Desoto Clyde oor Aletha Liamibert Washington Howard Harris Wayland Oldemobile Ira Morrison Washington Eleanor Morrison Washington Davie Brinning Weet Ob ver Chevrolet Dr Miller Wellman Ray Whitehead Washington Sam Boyd Ains worth Corbin Crawford Ains worth Nash Joe Poilliotet Riverside International truck Dale Bo Yoder Kalona Plymouth
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Woon Howell
Dean Farrier
Urichton
Nast
Paul Fo Mayer
Washington
Mercury
Howard Junior Custer
Chevrolet
Virginia Potter
Pontine
S.C
Ropp
Kalona
Desoto Clyde Oor Aletha Liamibert
Plymouth
Howard Harris
Wayland Oldemobile
Ira
Eleanor Morrison
Chevrolet Davie
Sentiment Grows For Gov Stevenson Nomination
Democratic sources report rising enthusiasm for Adlai Stevenson as Democratic regulars favor his presidential bid. Kerr campaigns for the top spot with possible vice presidency, while Russell shows only Presidential aims, Kefauver opposition grows among Stevenson backers.
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Washington
Cups
For & Stevenson
Kerr
Adlai F. Stevenson
Iinois
Sen
Robert
Kerg D-Okla
Richard B. Russell D-Ga
Russell
Estes Kaleuyver D-Tenn
Stevenson
Kefauver
Nimrod L Long Dies At California Home
Requiem high mass was celebrated June 27 in Los Angeles for Nimrod L Long 6 native of Washington. He had lived in Southern California for nearly 30 years and died after a long illness. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Louise L Buddee and Mrs Elsie L Short.
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Los Angel Calif
Nimrod L. Long
Washington
Long
California
Jeaves
Louise L. Buddee
Elsie L. Short
Mrs. James Arnold Dies Here Today
Mrs. James Arnold Sr of 714 East Jefferson Street died at 4 50 this morning after a three month illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 30 Wednesday July 2 at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev WL Stevens. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. She was born October 2 1879 in Crawfordsville daughter of Edward and Catherine Tarr Zook. Survived by three children Rodney Arnold June Ward Jessie Mason seven grandchildren six great grandchildren one brother Leo Zook Washington and one sister Sarah Chance Washington. A son sister and brother preceded her in death.
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James Arnold
East
Jefferson Street
Jones Funeral Home
WL Stevens
Elm Grove Ceneters
Bettie Hell Zook
Ist
Crawfordsville
Edward
Catherine Tarr Zook
Iss
Tao
Washington
Arnold
Christian Tabernacle
Rodney Arnold
June Ward
Lemonrove
Cali
Jessie Mason
Morning Sun
Progressive Party Claims Strength at National Convention
The Progressive party claimed its July national convention would be the largest and most representative. It hopes to appear on ballots in up to 40 states. National Secretary BO Baldwin noted limited media coverage and radio TV time denial as progressives run former VP Henry A. Wallace and former Senator Glen H. Taylor for high offices. Vincent Hallinan, jailed for contempt, is named as the presidential candidate, cited for defending West Coast labor leader Harry Bridges.
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Stevenson
Kerr
Salt Lake City
Washington
Cup
Progressive Party
BO Baldwin
Big City
San Francisco
Vincent Hallinan
Baldwin
Hallinan
Harry Bridges
Infant Drowns in Water Tub at Home
In Des Moines Iowa Connie Sue Gish infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gish drowned Sunday in a tub of water while her mother washed. Coroner Dr A F E Shaw said the child apparently fell in and was dead on arrival at Blank Memorial Hospital while he continued his inquiry. A Formosa earthquake near Taipei caused panic in Hsinlian City with no reported damage or casualties.
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Des Moines
Cop
Connie Sue Gish
James Gish
A. F E. Shaw
Polk County
Blank Memorial Hospital
Shaw
Formosa
Hnalien
CIO Leader Sees Progress in Steel Strike Pact Talks
Philip Murray reported progress with Bethlehem Steel toward a wage settlement as talks with the Wage Stabilization Board continued. He said top producers may meet in New York this week after interim agreements cover about 52,000 workers and about 250,000 are idled nationwide.
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Ury
CIO
Big Steels
Wage Stabilization Board
Philip Murray
Youngstown
Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Murray
Bethlehem
New York
Union
U. S. Steel
Induuetry
Ric
a@egreement
Little Scheel
Chan Proavistane
Farrells Observe Eighth Anniversary
Farrells Office Supply marks eight years in business on July 28 noting Walter Farrell bought the printing establishment on North Iowa avenue in 1944. He brought 30 years in printing and journalism to Washington and moved to 25 West Washington in 1948 offering job printing and a full line of office supplies and advertising specialties.
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Farrells Office Supply
Boas
Walter Farrell
Frank Frazier
North
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Farrell
Washington
West Branch
North Iowa
West Washington
More Detasselers Needed in County
Growers of hybrid seed corn in Washington county face a shortage of detasselers. Mrs. Permelia Lay, Iowa Employment office director, says registrations are about half the needed total. Twelve girls are needed in Crawfordsville. sign up at Holmes Sinclair or at the employment office. If not found locally, workers may be brought from Sigourney or Alb tio n.
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Washington County
Permelia Lay
Iowa
Lay
Crawfordsville
Having Baby Helps Graduation for UNM Senior
In Albuquerque Mrs Robert Gerard an anthropology senior at the University of New Mexico earned a late excuse for final exams as Hierson was born the day before. Professor Dr Frank Hibben excused her from tests while her husband faced exams for his ecology degree.
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Albuquerque, N. M
Ulp
Robert Gerard
Anthropology
University of New Mexico
Hierson
Frank
Hibben
Probe Death of Man Found Shot in Car at Davenport
Police investigate Chester Densmore, 69, Davenport, found shot in head beside his parked car near railroad tracks. A .22 rifle in a cloth case with a hole in one end rested against the back in the driver's seat. No foul play evident. death may be accidental or self-inflicted.
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Probe
Davenport
Usp
Chester Densmore
Virgil Longs Buy 92 Cafe Opens Today
Mr and Mrs Virgil Long have purchased the 92 cafe and remodeled the kitchen. The grand opening features free donuts or rolls and coffee from 5 to 7 pm. They are Keokuk county natives near Sigourney until moving to a farm near Washington three years ago. Mr Long is Farm Bureau member.
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Virgil Long
Mrs Long
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Washington
Long
The
Farm Bureau
Camp Arrowhead registration opens for Ottumwa boys
Twenty-two boys have registered to attend Camp Arrowhead near Ottumwa from July 13 to 20. Registrations are accepted at the Washington YMCA for any boys wanting to join the Ottumwa Y camp. Total registration is 13 dollars for the week. Others are urged to register as soon as possible.
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Camp Arrowhead
Ottumwa
Washington Ymca
Heat Relief Expected Tuesday Across Iowa
Forecasters predict cooler air by late Tuesday after a scorcher in Iowa with highs near 100 in the southwest and in the northeast reaching the 90s. Skies were sunny with scattered showers in parts of the state as a cool front moved in from Montana to western and eastern Iowa. Thousands sought relief at beaches pools and parks while temperatures rose to the mid 90s in Burlington and Sioux City.
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Iowa
Lowa
Skie
Montana
Burlington
Sioux City
Will Elect Officers of Local Legion Post
Leon Beatty American Legion post will choose officers at the regular meeting Tuesday evening in City Hall Legion rooms. All members urged to attend. Newly elected officers will be installed at the annual Legion chicken supper on July 15.
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Leon Beatty American Legion Post
City Hall Legion Rooms
Legion
Washington Junior Chamber Meeting At The Pines
The Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting at 7 50 tonight at The Pines with dinner served.
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Washington Junior Chamber O Commerce
the Pines
Truman to sign reluctant bill extending controls
President Truman told Democratic leaders he will sign the new 10 month extension of wave price and rent controls, despite limited enthusiasm. The measure, passed by House and Senate, also delays Taft Hartley action in the steel strike and preserves some rider limits while altering wage, credit, and real estate rules.
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Murray
Vornestown
Truman
Washington
House
Senate
Sion
Marriage license issued at the court house here Saturday
Roy E. Wright of Alton and Priscilla Ann Porter of West Chester secured a marriage license at the courthouse on Saturday. Dr. and Priscilla Ann Porter are named parties in the filing.
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Court House
Roy E. Wright
Alton
Priscilla Ann Porter
West Chester
Damage in Brooklyn Fire May Reach Million Dollar Mark
An eight alarm blaze in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, destroyed 11 tenement and factory buildings, forcing 500 plus residents from homes. Damage estimated at 8500,000 to 81,000, with two streets torn by flames and many treated for shock. Fire fought with massive response. one watchman missing, cause unknown.
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Brooklyn
New York
Greenpoint
Manhattan Pier
Staten Island
Anol
Will Discuss Flying Club Here Wednesday
Glen Rubey director of the Sigourney flying service will come to Washington Wednesday evening to talk with men and women about forming a flying club at the local airport. Some locals have shown little interest but anyone interested even without a pilot license is urged to attend at the Washington airport.
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Glen Rubey
Sigourney Flying Service
Washington
Rubey
Troop 37 Scouts Invite Families to Sunset Park Picnic
Scout Troop No. 37 of the Methodist church hosts a family picnic at Sunset Park this evening at 6 30. Martin Hunter from the Hawkeye Council Cedar Rapids will outline the camping program for Camp Waubeek during the week of July 6 12, inviting all parents and families to attend.
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Methodist Church
Sunset Park
Martin Hunter
Hawkeye Tree Council
Cedar Rapids
Waubeek
Highway Accidents Reach Record for May in Chicago
The National Safety Council reports May traffic deaths at 2,160, a May record, surpassing the 3,086 figure from 1937 and 12 percent higher than May 1951. The sharp rise signals a record toll for the month.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Weather Update for Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines Iowa partly cloudy with late showers west and central. Highs 85 to near 100 in the southwest, with cooler northeast. Tonight and Tuesday bring scattered showers and thunderstorms north and west, slight temperature change. Lows 65 to 75, and Tuesday highs 88 to 95. Partly cloudy and warm into Wednesday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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