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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1952

Page

8

Yankees Beat Browns 4-1. Willits, Coleman Starred

Ted Willits homered in the seventh to lift the Yankees past the Browns 4-1 after Gerry Coleman added two hits including a late triple. In other AL action Dizzy Trout shut out the Tigers and Bobby Shantz pitched six innings for a St. Louis victory.

Ted Willits Dizzy Trout Tigers Gerry Coleman Yankees Browns William Coleman Mens Marine Air Corps Bobby Shantz Barry Indians White Sox Senators

Jansen and Maglie Star as Giants Win Duels. Cardinals Crush Dodgers

Maglie and Jansen delivered strong starts for the Giants with two wins as Maglie pitched a three hit game and Jansen matched with a three hitter against Cincinnati. Meanwhile the Cardinals overwhelmed the Dodgers 14 to 2 as Red Schoendienst sparked the attack and Gerry Staley moved toward a near flawless start. The Phillies fell 9-8 in extras after Bubba Charley exited the game, and Pirates beat Boston with help from five pitchers after Ted Wilks.

New York Maglie Larry Jansen Giants Paul Derringer Bucky Walters Reds Jansen Dodgers Phillies Braves Chris van Cuyk Ioning Carl Erekine Cardinals Red Schoendienst Cardinal Gerry Staley Ens TommyTolmes Ponder Pirates Dave Cole George Metkoviel Ed Mathews Earl Torgeson Dda St. Claire Boston Marty Dickson TUS Eignth Ted Wilks Marine Air Corps Spotheie

Wreckage Found of Pan American Stratocruiser

Reports from Miami state wreckage of a Pan American Airways Stratocruiser with 506 aboard was sighted near the Racuave river in Brazil. No survivors were found and PAA officials say the aircraft was split in two with evidence of fire.

Miami Fla Pan American Airways Racuave River Brazil PAA

Hospital Births and Admissions Roundup

At the hospital a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stragerus of Richland and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Umbanhowar of Washington this morning. Several patients admitted yesterday include Mrs. Frank Hauenstein of Columbus Junction medical and Mrs. Carl Schneider of Washington medical, and Mrs. Ed Testroet of West Chester surgical. Tommy and Danny Lowe of Washington underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs. Kenneth Propst medical this morning and Mrs. Elmner Peiffer dismissed today.

Richard Stragerus Richland Floyd Umbanhowar Washington Frank Hauenstein Columbus Junction Carl Schneider Ed Testroet West Chester Surgical Tommy Danny Lowe Kenneth Propst Medical

Williamsburg Wins Ke-Wash Track Meet at Keota

Williamsburg High School dominates the Ke-Wash meet at Keota scoring 71 points with West Chester second at 52 1/5 and Keota third at 45 1/5. Individual winners include Bond and Richland in the 110 yard dash and Heilman in the mile run, with Williamsburg taking the yard relays and broad jump titles.

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Track meet results with multiple ties and relays

In a dense meet report, several events show ties and placements. Key names include Gilaspie West Chester Allen Wellman Barnes Brighton Hagist Anderson Height nine four inches and a four team tie in the pole vault with West Chester Kalona Yoder and others.

Gilaspie West Chester Allen Wellman Barnes Brighton Hagist Anderson Bend Richland Yoder Kalona Doehrmann Williamsbore Davis Keota Wehr Williamsburg Niedland McDowell Horrace Netser Bringman Mineart

Poultry Demonstration Planned Here May 14

County extension director Thomas A. Robb announces a poultry flock demonstration at the Robert Miksch farm one mile west of Ainsworth at 1 30 p m on May 14. Iowa State College poultrymen Frank Woolney and W R Whitfield will cover management practices, equipment use, labor-saving devices and new shelter and range waterer features. Demonstration aims to show profits from efficient egg production next fall and winter.

Thomas A. Robb Robert Miksch Ainsworth Frank Woolney W. KR. Whitfield Iowa State College Extension Robb

Potato Shortages Linger As Late Potatoes Expected This Summer

Government reports indicate southwest potatoes may not reach markets until June in sufficient amounts to ease shortages and lower prices. Forecasters see no lasting relief as farmers plan to plant about 1951 levels, cutting production by roughly 100 million to 9,000 bushels and resisting price supports and ceilings.

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Stalin Reviews Red Military Strength Parade at Red Square

Premier Stalin reviewed Russia's military and air might at a May Day parade in Red Square. Thousands watched as aircraft roared overhead and troops, tanks, and guns rolled past Lenin's mausoleum. Governor Govorov urged readiness against imperialist aggressors while denouncing Anglo American arms race. Max Cross of Des Moines began work in the Evening Journal advertising department.

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Buses to Run From Homes to Burling ton Ordnance Plant

Buses will start next Monday to shuttle workmen from their homes to the Iown ordnance plant near Burling ton, operating between Washington and the plant as learned today.

Burlington Washington

Today’s Smile and Pet Ads From 1950s Classifieds

A lighthearted tale about a customer who asks for a chicken sandwich and receives an egg sandwich. The note mixes a joke with classified-style car listings from 1950s Brighton, including several vintage models and a ready-to-work truck.

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