Spectacular Parachute Troop Attack Drives Reds Below Parallel
U S paratroopers tankmen and infantry in a massive assault south of the 38th parallel rout the last major Communist force on the Korean western front. Airborne units drop on the Imijin river and trap up to 20 000 Reds north of Seoul as Growndon links with paratroopers at Munsan.
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U.S
Iridas
Ores
Chunchon
Pukhan
Seoul
Imijin River
J.m. Thurst
Growndon
Munsan
Japan
United Nations
Hawkins
Weather forecast for Des Moines Iowa region
Des Moines area sees snow in the north with occasional rain to the south ending this evening. Clearing and colder tonight. Highs around 25 in the northwest and 45 in the southeast. Snowy Saturday with higher afternoon temperatures in the northwest. Temperatures to dip tonight and trend cooler into Sunday with more rain or snow likely by night.
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Des Moines
Three Thousand See New Bank Building
Washington State bank officials estimate 6000 visited the new bank during Thursday open house. Guests toured the building, received favors, and viewed 48 floral bouquets from banks and individuals including one from New York City. Messages and a display of gold coins and currency belonging to Carleton C. Wilson and Arthur Swift were shown. Senator Carl T. Anderson of Wellman was in Washington on business.
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Washington State Bank
New York City
Carleton C. Wilson
Arthur Swift
Carl T. Anderson
Wellman
Washington
Free Golf Lessons Start Saturday At YMCA
Charles Wiele of the Washington Golf and Country club invites boys and girls aged 12 to 14 to start free golf lessons this Saturday at 2 pm at the YMCA. No equipment needed. A series of lessons is planned and adults may join a series starting Monday evening.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
YMCA
Mrs Bartow Wins Radio Cash Prize in Des Moines
Mrs I K Bartow learned this afternoon that she won the 102 dollar prize in the Campbell's Soup Double or Nothing sweepstakes. The prize was one half of the amount available to contestants answering the radio program question broadcast by WHO Des Moines.
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I. KE. Bartow
The
Journal
Des Moines
Hartzler Arrested for Forgery Held Then Released
Peter Hartzler was arrested at Cherokee by the sheriff on forgery charges and held in the county jail Thursday. He was released today after settling the charges.
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Peter Hrtzler
Cherokee
Hartzler
Washington County Cancer Campaign Kickoff At YMCA
The Washington County cancer drive begins with a kickoff at the YMCA with about 50 workers present. Campaign runs March 26 to April 7, with Marion George named treasurer and Mrs. Kenneth Patterson chairing the county board.
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Washington County Cancer Campaign
YMCA
Thomas J. Berdo
Marion George
The
National Bank
Washington
Washington County
Kenneth Patterson
John Phleger
Glen McCall
Phil Weldin
Paul Horak
Harold Wherr
Clark Bauer
James Wahrer
Cloyce Stewart
M. L. McCreedy
Senate to Extend Life of Crime Committee
Sen Charlies W Tobey says the senate will be asked next week to extend the life of the senate crime committee for at least 60 days. Sen Alexander Wiley backs continuation as well. Tobey favors an indefinite extension but notes 60 days would help near cleaning up rotten spots.
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Washington
LLP
Charlies W. Tobey
Senate
Senate Crime Committee
Tobey
Lexander Wiley
Wis
Winter Pays Return Visit To Iowans
Des Moines reports a heavy winter storm hitting Iowa for the third weekend with blizzard conditions in the north. Snow and freezing rain create slick highways, with Highway 5 blocked at Remsen and visibility near zero in some northern areas. The Weather Bureau expects clearing and colder weather tonight and sunny Friday in the northwest.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Remsen
Weather Bureau
State Highway Commission
Carroll
Mason City
Shenandoah
Funeral services for Frankie Breitenbach held Thursday
Funeral services for Frankie Eugenia Breitenbach were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Milo Phillips in charge. Pallbearers were Walter Sheetz, Ted Gavins, Clark Pfeifer, Roy Page, John Miller and Roy Downs. Burials not listed in fragment.
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Frankie Eugenia Breitenbach
Jones Funeral Home
Milo Phillips
Walter Sheetz
Ted Givans
Clark Pfeifer
Roy Page
John Miller
Roy Downs
Methodist Choir Plans Special Concert Tonight
The 50 voice Methodist Choir will present Stainer The Crucifixion tonight at o o'clock in the church under the direction of Robert Jerret. A noon adults service featured Dr. Raymond Reed speaking on the Seven Last Words. Afternoon activities included a crucifixion story by church youth with readers and singers.
Funeral Services Held For Mr and Mrs J B Pressly
Funeral services for Mr J B Pressly and Mrs Pressly were held at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church. Rev V V Wortman in charge with active pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named. Burial followed at Ainsworth cemetery with Sherman’s funeral home handling arrangements.
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J. B. Pressly
Ainsworth United Presbyteria
V. V. Wortman
Will Smylie
Charles Thompson
Howard Stewart
Lee Hunt
Jon Koehler Sr
Manford Kilgore
Boger Colthurst
William McGinnis So
Peter Kuelter
Max White
Mace Wallace
Claude Kilgore
Arthur
Lloyd Coon
William Trotter
Truck Driver Injured In West Chester Curve
George Hart of 910 Pennsylvania Ave Des Moines was taken to Washington County Hospital after his semi truck left the road and overturned on a curve on Highway 92 east of West Chester at about 7 in the morning. Sheriff’s deputies investigated. the truck suffered extensive damage. Carried by Jim Carson of Des Moines.
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George Hart
Pennsylvania Ave
Des Moines
Washington County Hospital
West Chester
Hart
Jim Carson
Burlington firm seeks 461.85 from German Electric Service
The B. L. Robinson & Co. of Burlington filed a petition in district court asking damages of 461.85 from German Electric Service of Washington. The suit claims this amount is due for merchandise delivered in recent months.
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B. L. Robinson & Co
Burlington
R. R. Noonan
District Court
German Electric Service
Washington
County Legion Meeting Set For Monday Night Hosts
County Commander Charles Hotle reminded American Legion members that the county meeting will be held Monday night with the Brighton post as hosts.
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Charles Hotle
American Legion
Brighton
Army Halves Draft Call to 40000 for Next Month
The U S Army reduced the April draft call from 80000 to 40000 citing higher voluntary enlistments and a drop in Korean casualties. Officials said the cut will not affect overall expansion plans. Attorney and Mrs Ralph Jones and son of Bedford visited Washington today.
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Wshington Caf
Army
Selective Service
Ralph Jones
Bedford
Washington
Missing Globemaster III Carries 53 Airmen Across Atlantic
A U S Air Force Globemaster III with 53 airmen including Brig Gen Paul T Cullen disappeared over the North Atlantic after last contact off the Irish coast. Fuel dwindling and violent weather hampered search efforts as a special FB-29 was dispatched from Manston for rescue operations.
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London
Paul T. Cullen
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Gander
Mld
Mildenhall
England
U. S. Lrd
Irish
Globemaster
Iceland
North Atlantic
British
Air Ministry
U. S. Air Force
Manston
Air Force
Truman May Plan Speaking Tour To Defend Administration
President Truman may undertake a brief stump tour in early summer to defend his administration as investigations into appointees continue. He returns from a Florida vacation to assess issues from the O’Dwyer perjury inquiry to Lauretta Young, with decisions likely after consultations with political aides.
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Truman
Washington
Florida
O' Dwyer
William O'Dwyer
Mexico
John P Crane
O'Dwyer
Dean Acheson
Lauretta Young
E. Merl Young
RFC
White House
Mr. Truman
Graveside Rites Held For Mrs Laura Smith
Riverside carries out graveside services for Laura Smith 87 of Des Moines in Riverside. She formerly lived here and resided with daughter Mrs Helen Darnell in Des Moines. Body arrived today. Sorden Adams funeral home arranged the rites. Survivors include brothers Alfred Younkin Riverside and Morris California and daughter Mrs Darnell.
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Riverside
Laura Smith
Des Moines
Smith
Helen Darnell
Sorden & Adams Funeral Home
Alfred Younkin
Morris
California
Darnell
Red Cross Solicitors Doing a Good Job Declared Campaign Leader
Sam Turkington, county chair, announced $2 422.8 has been turned in at the local Red Cross office and about one sixth of 209 solicitors reported. He praised volunteers for their efforts despite weather and duties as March is set for the fund drive with rural districts listed for solicitation across Bright on Cedar Clay Crawford Dutch Creek English River townships.
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Sam Turkington
Red Cross
Frnde
Washington County
Nicholas Interested In Governor's Post
Des Moines Lt. Gov. William H. Nicholas said he would be interested in running for governor in 1952 if the opportunity arises and circumstances look right. He also would like another term as lieutenant governor to show he can do a good job. He noted that circumstances will influence his choice between governor and lieutenant governor.
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Des Moines
William H. Nicholas
Nicholas
United Press
Howard Anderson
Cedar Rapids
WMT
Holy Week Services At YMCA End This Morning
Dr. William J. Grossheim spoke at the final Holy Week service held in the YMCA this morning. Marolyn Fenn led the gathering as religious emphasis efforts continued through the week, sponsored by the YMCA YWCA and the ministerial association.
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YMCA
William J. Grossheim
Marolyn Fenn
Religious Emphasis Committee
YWCA
Th Ministerial Association
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