Forty-Two Die In KLM DC-8 Crash Near Frankfurt
A four engined KLM DC-8 crashed in heavy rain near Frankfurt, killing 42 of 48 aboard. Six survivors were pulled from the wreckage and hospitalized. one severely burned, others critically injured but alive. The plane was en route from Johannesburg to Amsterdam with a Rome stop en route.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
Here
Netherlands
Johannesburg
South Africa
Amsterdam
Rome
Kim
Juliana
Prince Bernhard
U.S
U.S. Air Force
Rhein-Main
Heavy Snow Storm Rolls Across Iowa
A severe spring snow storm grips northern and western Iowa with blizzard conditions in the northwest. Eight inches fell at Carroll and drifts formed as highways 75 and 8 closed near LeMars. Roads blocked, traffic halted, and visibility near zero in places as snow moved eastward across the state.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Carroll
Spencer
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Charles City
Mason City
LeMars
The
Motor Club of Iowa
Dr Beth Wellman Dies in Iowa City Faculty Member Remembered
Dr. Beth Wellman a University of Iowa professor and Washington County figure died today in Iowa City. Funeral arrangements are pending with survivor Irvin Cottey of West Chester listed.
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Beth Wellman
Iowa City
Wellman
Here
University of Iowa
Washington County
Irvin Cottey
West Chester
Planes Drop Hay To Starving Nevada Cattle
At Hamilton Field California mechanics tune C 54 and C 47 cargo planes set to drop hay to starving cattle in snowbound northwestern Nevada ranges. Major General William E Hall says a flight will depart Elko Nevada for drop zones guided by local ranchers.
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Hamlton Field
Califry
Nevada
William E. Hall
Hamilton Field
Elko
Nev
Hall
Pruning Fruit Trees Yearly Per Horticulturist Advice
Iowa State extension horticulturist A B Cott says prune fruit trees yearly any time from now until buds swell. Light annual pruning avoids delaying full production for young trees and helps shape, remove weak crotches, and ensure sunlight distribution. Remove diseased wood and seal wounds larger than an inch to prevent pests. Cori Sites.
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A. B. Cott
Iowa State College
Ile
Young Helpers Break Ground for Indianapolis Methodist Education Building
About 200 children used toy shovels to break ground on a new Methodist religious education building in Indianapolis. The event featured smiling participants and community support for the project.
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Methodist
Indianapolis
Trade Show Draws Large Crowds at Armory Friday
A final night event sponsored by the Janior Chamber of Commerce attracted a large crowd at the armory. Entertainment included Dusty Owens rodeo group WH radio, Gene Godt Zelda Scott and Bob and Ray Barnard. Top prizes were a Zenith radio a wattle iron and a meat tray with 25 more given away. Rain caused parking issues but a wrecker helped motorists.
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Janior Chamber of Comierce
Armory
Dusty Owens
Rodeo Boys
Gene Godt
Zelda Scott
Bob
Ray Barnard
Jaycee
Zenith
Six Winners Named in Recent Drawings
Prize winners listed include Howard Carl Maytrair from Klein Whothing Wo. Phat Drawsanl at Welttman Minn. Mans Stetson from Klein Whothing Wo. John Westen Puble imp from Kip le DePrenger. Mrs Helen Tholley of West Third Street. Mrs Atlee Hayes of 14th East Third Street. and Ernest Downs of Washington with a $25 room of wallpaper from NieLemans Store.
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Trom
Montgomery Ward
Phat Drawsanl
Welttman
Minn
Mans Stetson
Trom Klein
John Westen
Kiple DePrenger
Helen Tholley
West Third Street
Atlee Hayes
Third Street
Taney Ainner
NieLemans
Tornado Rips Judsonia Area Killing Husband
In Judsonia Arkansas a tornado struck, killing Luther Bare, injuring others, and flattening two story frame buildings. Julia York and her daughter Cora Lee Rare survived by taking cover as the house across the street toppled. The scene resembled a flood of bomb damage with brick remains and destroyed shops in Searcy nearby.
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UP Star
Searcy. Ark
Julia York
Luther Bare
Judsonia
Hordest
Arkansas
Darther
Searcy
Cora Lee Rare
Mother
Trout Lawn
March 31 Deadline For Farmers to File Conservation Plans
March 31, 1952 is the final date for farm owners to complete their work sheets for the Agricultural Conservation Program. County chairman Howard L. Wittritz reports about 1600 farms have filed. those not yet in should contact the county office.
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Ioo
Howard L. Wittriz
Washington County
Witting
Revival Meetings Enter Second Week at First Baptist
Rev Milan K Thompson of Bethel Presbyterian near Washington will speak in the second week of the revival at First Baptist church. Services run nightly 7 45 except Saturday through Friday March 28. Sermons cover Religious But Lost The Conflict of the Ages The Sprinkled Blood The Great Judgment The Holy City and The Steps of the Times with Thompson singing The Holy City. He is a former Snack Shack owner manager and 1922 Washington High School graduate. Tech progress notes and pastorial history follow.
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Milan K. Thompson
Pleasant
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Washington
First Baptist Church
Holy City
Rev
Thompson
The
Times
Mr. Thompson
Washington High School
University of Iowa
Wellman and
Kalona
Harlan
Iowa
Fairbury
Illinois
Albert Lea
Minn
Camp Fire Girls to Appear on Davenport TV Program Monday
Camp Fire Girls and prospective members will visit Davenport Monday to appear on the Cowboy Ken TV show at 4 PM. Jesse Radda coordinates public viewing in VEW post and YMCA buildings, with no charge and invitations extended to supporters. The girls perform under Leonard Kokesh with the Sobaski twins, Martha and Barbara Stephens, Margaret Peiffer, and Jane Mess and Carol Luer as listed, in full uniform alongside Jungbluth, Fritz, and Simon twins. The program tours Little Bit of Heaven and two Davenport stations.
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Lingle
Davenport
Jesse Radda
Truman Hysell
VEW Post
Artemas Brown
YMCA
Camp Fire
Heaven
Camp Fire Board
Leonard Kokesh
Sobaski Twins
Irvan Rich
Martha
Barbara Stephens
Margaret Peiffer
Jane Mess
Carol Luers
Blue Bird Girls
Jungbluth
Fritz Twins
Simon Twins
MacArthur Warns of Crossroads for America in Mississippi
In Jackson Gen Douglas MacArthur urged new strong leadership to restore American global standing. He warned that drifting toward communism could erode liberty, criticized domestic and foreign policy, and condemned current war policies over Korea and Formosa. He called for moral courage to restore political integrity.
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United Press
Jackson
Miss
Douglas MacArthur
America
Mississippi
MacArthur
Kremlin
Five Winners In Tractor Rodeo During Farmers Day
O Dale Jones of Brighton won the $20 first prize. Lawrence Miksch of Washington took $10 and Bob Brewer of Washington finished third, each winning prizes from Washington Fruit Market. Honorable mention went to Ralph Witthoff and Willard Reschley tying for fourth. Sixteen contestants entered as part of Washington Chamber of Commerce four day event. the boys and girls rodeo was canceled due to bad weather.
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O. Dale Jones
Brighton
Lawrence Miksch
Washington
Bob Brewer
Ralph Witthoff
Willard Reschley
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Snow State Nevada Means Snow Clad in Span ish
The phrase suggests Nevada is described as snow clad in Spanish given its Spanish naming roots and alpine associations.
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Snow State
Nevada
Funeral for Bert Brown in Keota at 2:30 Monday
Bert Brown 79 of Keota died Friday in University Hospital Iowa City after a two week illness. Services set for 2:30 pm Monday at Church of Christ Keota with Rev. P Shepherd officiating. Burial in Keota cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Gertrude Klostermann, six children including Mary Chaffer Ruth Nadeau Betty Vickroy John Groff Frank Brown James Brown, one half sister Myrtle Striegel, brother Waldo, one son Staff Sgt John Brown killed in WWII, sixteen grandchildren.
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Charles Albert
Bert) Brown
University Hospital
Iowa City
Church of Christ At
P. Shepard
Marsh Funeral Home
Mr. Brown
Wayne County
Iowa
John W
Mary Ellen Hunter Brown
Hie
Mary Gertrude Klostermann
Mitchell
South Dakota
Dale
Mary) Chaffer
Hawkeye
Ruth Nadeau
Chicago
George
Betty) Vickroy
Albuquerque
New Mexico
John ¢Rhodas Groff
Frank C. Brown
James Eb. Brown
Davenport
Myrtle Striegel
Harper
Waldo
John Brown
Inlane
Evashevski To Speak Here Tuesday Night
Forrest Evashevski new Iowa State football coach will speak in Washington at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening along with athletic director Paul Brechler and staff. The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the free program with a movie included doors open 7 15 p m and the same evening the high school basketball banquet precedes the event.
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Forrest Evashevski
State University of Iiowa
Paul Brechler
Wally Ris
Tr” Club
Bump Elliot
Washington
Evashevski
Local Men Enter Duck Calling Contest
Local duck callers plan to compete in a contest sponsored by the Izaak Walton league at the public fish fry Monday Merit. Bill Hooker is praised by Ray Whitehead for past successful fish dishes, Curt Wells will display photographs, and reservations are not needed for the event.
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Izaak Watton League
Maren
Bill Hooker
State Conservation
VFW
Ray Whitehead
Chicagua
Curt Wells
Vicious Twisters Spread Destruction Across Five States
The weather bureau warned of more tornadoes across a five state area after deadly funnels roared through Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee killing about 200 people and injuring hundreds. Red Cross mobilized relief with 8250000 and sent 30 disaster workers to 19 counties. blood units dispatched from St. Louis and Little Rock. Rescue efforts faced wrecked roads and broken communications as morgues processed victims.
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Little Rock
Ark
Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
Atlanta
Auto
United States
The
Red Cross
St. Louis
Emergenes
SSA Rep to Help Filing Claims in Washington IA
A Social Security Administration representative from Burlington IA will be in Washington on Wednesday March 36 from 9 30 to 10 30 a m at the Iowa State Employment Office 11th West Main Street to assist with filing old age and survivors insurance claims or social security number applications.
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Social Security Administration
Burlington
Iowa
Washington
Iowa State Employment Office
West Main Street
Des Moines Weather: Snow and Cold Across Iowa
Snow covers much of Iowa with 4 to 6 inches in most areas and higher amounts north. Winds gust to 40 mph from the north. Temperatures fall to near 20s northwest and near 30 southeast. Snow tapering to flurries tonight, then cloudy and colder. Sunday brings continued cold with lows in the teens to upper teens and highs in the 20s. Outlook: clearing conditions Monday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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