UN Forces Push North Amid Chinese Rearguard in Korea
UN columns advanced toward the 38th parallel as Chinese 3rd Field Army elements contested the central front north of Seoul and Hongchon. Reports say 11 Chinese prisoners were taken from the 26th Army Corps while censorship limited battlefield details.
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Tokyo
3Ra
Kores
U.N
United Nations
Seoul Road
Hongchon
Sth
London
U.S
Seoul
26Th Army
3Rd Field Army
Manchuria
Hungnam
Korea
Des Moines Weather Outlook Reports Cold, Warmer By Weekend
Des Moines area experiences fair and cold conditions this afternoon with windy periods. Lows fall 5 to 10 below in the northwest and 5 to 10 above southeast tonight. Wednesday highs reach 15 in the northwest and 21 to 25 in the southeast. Winds diminish tonight and Wednesday with a partly cloudy, slightly warmer Thursday and possible snow in the northwest. Thursday temperatures range zero to 5 below in the morning and 20 to 28 in the afternoon. five day outlook averages about minus 6 below normal. Normal highs 49 to 56, normal lows 27 north and 83 south. Additional precipitation is expected Friday and over the weekend, totaling about one-fourth inch.
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Des Moines
Washington High School Concert March 27
The Washington high school vocal department schedules a concert on Tuesday evening March 27 at the high school. Season tickets are honored and individual admissions sold at the door. The program features chorus numbers, small vocal groups, and soloists directed by Robert Ferrell.
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Washington High School
Robert Ferrell
Judges must not score area boys in Washington contest
Monday night delivery for the Journal carriers contest faced delays as papers left the Journal building an hour late.
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Journal Carriers
Washington
Journal Building
Eisenhower Names Montgomery Deputy For Atlantic Pact Forces
President Eisenhower designated Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Britain as deputy supreme commander for Atlantic pact forces. Gen. Alphonse Juin of France will serve under Eisenhower in charge of the central European area. The Atlantic forces in Europe will be split into central northern and southern commands with a British admiral leading the north. No southern commander yet. future appointment will be an Italian general.
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Pariscer
Viscount Montgomery
Britain
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alphonse Juin
France
Eisenhower
Europe
Dedicate Plaque to Soldier from Harper
A plaque was dedicated at the University of Idaho for Lt. John R. Linnenkamp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Linnenkamp of Harper. His cousins Nick and John Linnenkamp of Washington attended. He was killed in Korea on Sept 21 1950 while attempting to move a jeep-load of supplies across a tributary of the Han River.
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John R. Linnenkamp
University of Idaho
Raymond Linnenkamp
Harper
Nick
John Linnenkamp
Washington
Linnenkamp
Ell
Korea
Han River
Dr Haney Delivers Talk at YMCA Holy Week Service
The second morning Holy Week service at the YMCA featured Dr. Everett L. Haney as speaker with Morrison Jr. as leader and Charles Luckenbill assisting.
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Dr. Haney
YMCA
Everet L. Haney
B Morrison Jr
Charles Luckenbill
Tragedy Near Ainsworth Claims Pressly Couple
Two people die in a highway 92 crash west of Ainsworth involving a 1936 coach driven by J. B. Pressly and a Durant Iowa truck from Erickson Trucking. Mrs. Pressly killed instantly, Mr. Pressly succumbs at Washington county hospital. Coroner notes possible icy road factor.
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J. B. Pressly
Pressly
Washington County Hospital
Beacher Leaf
Erickson Trucking Company
Durant
Iowa
Rock Island
Illinois
Washington County
Sherman
Kyle
Pewere
Patel
Ainsworth Junction
Highway 218
Costello Dominant Influence in Tammany Hall, O'Dwyer Testifies
New York diplomat former Mayor William O'Dwyer told the Senate crime committee that underworld leader Frank Costello is the dominant sinister influence in Tammany Hall. He noted other venal members inside the Democratic organization also shape the machine.
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Costello
Tammany Hall
Dwyer
New York
Frank Costello
William O'Dwyer
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
O'Dwyer
Tammany
Raedolph Halley
Aurelio
New York County
Manhattan
Democratic
Hailey
Methodist Choir To Sing On Good Friday
A 50 voice Methodist church choir in Washington will perform The Crucifixion by John Stainer on Good Friday at 8 pm under Robert Ferrell. John Yousling plays organ, with solos by Elouise Sorden Audrey Steele Warren Dare Marvin Van Metre Milo Sorden Wendell Baker and Herbert Osincup. Admission is free as the cantata offers a sacred meditation on Holy Redeemer’s passion.
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Methodist Church
Washington
John Stainer
Robert Ferrell
John Yousling
Elouise Sorden
Audrey Steele
Warren Dare
Marvin van Metre
Milo Sorden
Wendell Baker
Herbert Osincup
Iowa bill seeks one game per week for high school sports
A proposed law would bar high and junior high pupils from playing more than one inter-school athletic contest per week. The exception is state tournament series where two games may be played weekly if at least 72 hours apart. Final rounds could stretch to two weeks. other sports may be affected. Rep. Earl Miller said the Iowa High School Athletic Association backed the principle with no opposition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Earl Miller
Cedaralls
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Rogers Tells Court Of Shooting Woman
In Des Moines Joseph A. Rogers 53 recounts in court that he fired a pistol at Grace Del Vecchio in a hotel lobby ending her life as he testified he intended to shoot himself. Prosecutors had him demonstrate by firing the weapon three times. He recalled the confrontation with Mrs. Del Vecchio and her seven year old son Jimmie as a shot rang out and she fell.
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Des Moines
Joseph A. Rogers
Collins Farmer
Collins
Grace del Vecchio
Ed Fitzgerald
Rogers
Mrs. del Vecchio
Jimmie
Joe
Jaycees Plan Easter Egg Hunt with Wives Supervisors
Officials of the Junior Chamber of Commerce said ten Jaycee wives will supervise the Easter egg hunt for younger children to reduce confusion from last year. First place in three age groups will be interviewed on KXIC after the event, set for 1 PM Saturday March 24 at Sunset Park. Proceeds from a March 28 Easter dance at the Legion Hall will fund the hunt with a Cedar Rapids orchestra. Ray Wittrig showcased magic tricks during the meeting and backed the fundraiser.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dick Ross
KXIC
West Main Street
Sunset Park
Legion Hall
Cedar Rapids
Ray Wittrig
Wellman
Mr. Wittrig
Jaycees
Jaycee
Round Grove
Haskins
Washington
Papa Dunny
Peter
Squeaker
Percy Skubal
Connie Skubal
Eddie Skubal
Leanne Colton
Judy Bell
Connie Zachs
Connie
Washington Junior College
Child Health Conference Slated This Friday
A child health conference is planned for Friday March 23 at the health office unit. Parents are urged to call for appointments at 18% for enrollment and information.
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Frigafternoon
Garbage Collection Delayed By Snowstorm
Heavy snow blocked alleys and Washington's streets disrupted city trash pickup. Officials say a concerted effort will go out this week to clear all garbage within city routes, but cans and loose trash will wait a few days. Residents on snowbound alleys should place cans where reachable without wading through drifts.
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Washington
Junior High Pupils Plan War Orphan Adoption
Washington junior high pupils through the student council plan to adopt a war orphan via the Foster Parents' Plan for War Children Inc New York City. The program funds shelter food clothing schooling and medical care for one year and the students aim to send 180 dollars. They raised money by after school refreshments county tour ticket sales and 40 dollars left from last year’s student council activities.
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Washington
Foster Parents’ Plan For War Children, Inc
New York City
United States
Europe
Hundred pheasants released in Washington county area
District conservation officer Dwight Braman announced the release of 100 adult pheasants in five locations in Washington County. The birds, surplus breeding stock, were secured with help from the Chicago chapter of the Izaak Walton League and are kept in brood houses until weather improves. Braman urged residents to help feed the birds, noting three pheasants had died of starvation since the snow began.
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Dwight Braman
Washington County
Chicagua
Izaak Walton League
Washington Board Accepts Seven Teacher Resignations
The Washington Independent School Board met Monday night and accepted seven teachers resignations while unanimously approving closing of Washington junior college for 1951-52. The board reelected Dr M J Cruise president and swore in L A Holland as new member.
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Washington Independent School Board
Washington Junior College
M. J. Cruise
Ll. A. Holland
Leonard Tindall
Teachers’ Association
Board of Education
Washington
M. M. Schell
M. Robert Everetts
Washgear
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Gordon Gallmack
Marston
Skelgas
James Marlin
Mt. Pleasant
Gammack
John McConnell
Edward J. Kelly
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Luella Nielsen
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Paula Klassie
McConnell
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