Taft Leads GOP Nomination Push After Ohio Victory
In Ohio Taft capitalized on a decisive win while Stassen faltered in district contests. Eisenhower skipped the state as Taft held a strong delegate position. Kefauver extended his Democratic lead with Ohio gains and Alabama votes. Russell and Kefauver clashed in Florida, with Kefauver steadying in the South.
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Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
W. Averell Harriman
Gates
Richard DB. Russell
Kefauver Attis
Harriman
Russell
Taft
Ohio
Harold EF
Stassen
Eisenhower
Stassen O
Staussen
Minnesota
Taft Ts
Tat O
Florida
Alabama
Kefauver
Robert J. Bulkley
Toastmasters Club to Receive Its Charter Here Friday
Washington Toastmasters will receive its club charter at a YMCA meeting Friday at 6 50 p m. Charles De Wilton Mason City district governor will present the charter. A fried chicken dinner precedes the program with speakers from Washington Iowa City and other towns. Tickets are $1 50 and limited to 30 members with about 20 expected Friday evening.
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Toastmasters Club
Washington Toastmasters Club
YMCA
Wall
Charles de Wilton
Mason City
Walter Farrell
Walter Speigleman
Iowa City
Towa City
Ottumwa
Centerville
AW Claw
Oreaniged Club
Bob Logan
Eisenhower Discusses Flood Control and Farm Policy
General Eisenhower in Paris outlined Missouri flood control and a state-centered farm program to two U S visitors. He favored local authority where possible and joined discussions on foreign affairs with John Foster Dulles and former Governor George Mickelson as potential aides before his presidential bid.
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Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Missouri River
United States
Eisenhower
Missouri
George T. Mickelson
South Dakota
Midwest
John Foster Dulles
Foster Dulles
Seward Avenue Baptist Church
Topeka
Kan
Albert Johnson
Johnson
International Sound Photo
Flying Time Cuts Placed in European Air Forces
The American air force in Europe ordered drastic reductions in flying time due to the U S oil strike. Gasoline consuming drills and all non essential flights were halted and training cut across Europe Great Britain France and North Africa. The exact extent of curtailment and fuel on hand were not disclosed.
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Germany
Mars
American Air Force Command
Europe
United States
Iron Curtain
Great Britain
France
North Africa
Air Force
General Mark Clark Arrives in Tokyo
General Mark W. Clark arrived in Tokyo as the new U N and U S Far East commander pledging to pursue an honorable Korea peace. He takes over from Gen Matthew Ridgway with full recognition of the job’s responsibilities and was greeted by officials including U S Ambassador Robert D. Murphy at Haneda airport. Ridgway heads to lead NATO forces next week.
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Mark W. Clark
U.N
U. S. Far East
Korea
Clark
Matthew B. Ridgway
Air Force Constellation
Haneda
Douglas MacArthur
United States
U. S
Robert D. Murphy
Murphy
Ridgway
Acheson Attacks Russia Over Germ Warfare Claims
Secretary of State Dean Acheson sharply attacked the Soviet Union accusing it of germ warfare against UN forces in Korea. He condemned Moscow for hate campaigns and for provoking tensions while denying its stated aim of reducing world tensions. Esther Squire of Washington registered a new Chevrolet in the Journal listing.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Soviet Union
United Nations
Korea
Acheson
East Germany
West Germany
Esther Squire
Approve Steel for School Make Airport Recommendations
Allied warplanes blasted Red rail lines for the second straight day to disrupt communica tions and supply routes. Sabrejets patrolled the Manchurian boundary while U S marine planes supported ground actions. Sixty three rail cuts were reported along lines from Pyongyang to Sukchon and Sunchon with night bombers hitting locomotives in northwest Korea.
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Seoul
Korea
Manchurian
Boundry
Pyongyang
Sukehon
Sunchon
Red Capital
Haeju Peninsula
Evans accuses Beardsley of electioneering over flood relief
Kenneth A. Evans of Emerson accuses Gov. William Beardsley of trying to purchase votes from flood areas with “phony” relief. He urges a proper special session to secure emergency funds and says current allocations cannot be released without legal steps.
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Des Moines
Kenneth A. Evans
Emerson
William 8. Beardsley
Evans
Legislative
State Board of Social Welfare
Noe
Truce talks near standstill over prisoner repatriation
United Nations and Communist negotiators reached partial progress in two of three truce issues in Panmunjom Korea but the dispute over forced repatriation of about 132000 prisoners blocks an armistice. The UN offered to return 10000 prisoners who wish to refuse repatriation while the Reds demanded all 132000. A cease-fire hinges on this issue, threatening prolongation of the war.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
Red
Matthew B. Ridgway
Reds
U.N
Russia
Truce Inspection Commission
Boy 7 Shot by Playmate in Cedar Rapids Home
Harry St. John Jr of Cedar Rapids was listed in fair condition after an accidental shooting at the Rogers home. Deputies said a 22 caliber rifle was picked up by a boy and fired while the two children played in the living room.
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Harry
Maglaketder
Columbus Junction high school dominates Iowa music contest finals
First place winners from Columbus Junction high school in the Iowa music contest finals for large groups from Class C schools at Wapello on Saturday include the band, girls chorus, mixed chorus and boys chorus.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction High School
Iowa
Wapello
Municipal Band Concert Opens Fortnightly Music Week
Washington's Municipal band directed by Melvin Hill will give its first concert of the year tonight at 8 in Central Park. The event is part of a series by the Fortnightly Club Music Department in observance of National Music Week.
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Washington
Melvin Hill
Central Parks
Music Department of
Mrs Beenblossom Named Second Vice President at Iowa Christian Convention
Mrs Leslie Beenblossom, active in the Washington Christian church, was elected second vice president of the State Convention of Iowa Christian churches at Marshalltown closing session. She will serve through 1953 with the Des Moines meeting ahead. Graveside rites for Mrs Mamma Groendycke held Elm Grove Cemetery with Dr W J Grossheim officiating. pallbearers named.
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Washington Christian Church
Second View
Iowa Christian Churches
Marshalltown
Jows
Beenblossom
Des Moines
Tom C. Polk
The
Town Christian Missionary Society
Man Ma Groendycke
Elm Grove
Dro Wo J. Grosshein
Tom Berdo
Leland Carris
Marion Argentine
Don Rinker
Willian Glassburner
Walter Smith
Jones Funeral Home
Knights of Columbus Plan Sunday Mothers Day Program
The Washington Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Mothers Day program for members and families Sunday May 11 in St James social hall. Rev Fro Pacha of St Patrick's Church Iowa City will be the speaker with a program of music and social entertainment.
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Washington Knights of Columbus
At & Pam
St. James Social Hall
Fro Pacha
St. Patrick’s Church
Iowa City
Estate Donation Of $1000 For Flood Relief
A $1000 check from Florence Vorel's estate in Washington was mailed via the Washington county Red Cross chapter to Council Bluffs for flood relief work. Funds for the contribution were allocated to aid flood relief efforts.
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Washington
Florence Vorel
Washington County Red Cross
Council Bluffs
Washington Chamber Studies Local Airport Problem and Recommends Action
The Washington Chamber of Commerce board turned a study on the municipal airport over to the city council. The committee urged preserving buildings, expanding farm use, leasing 19 to 20 more acres, and forming an airport commission with a farm manager to oversee agricultural duties. Voters will decide at the November 1955 election.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Washington Municipal Airport
Chamber
Washington
Theodore B. Bailes
Julius Kupnik
Marton S. George
L. A. Holland
Roy A. Fields
Sam Turkington
Chamber of Commerce
Washington City
Construction set for Washington High addition this fall
National Production Authority approved steel use for the Washington high school addition. Construction is planned for late summer or early fall with work starting by October if steel supplies remain available. The $365,000 funding includes $175,000 approved January 21 and $190,000 from 1946 bond money.
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Washington High School
National Production Authority
M. M. Schell
Schell
Postpone Work Plans On Softball Field
Rain delays force postponement of tonight's softball activities on Greenfield diamond. Work moved to Thursday evening at 6 30 p m to fix field and move bleachers from Case field. All players and interested persons are urged to attend Thursday to assist.
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Case Field
Will directs funds for Iowa work from Washington estate
A Washington woman's will specifies the remaining funds are to be used in Iowa for listed charitable work. The provision emphasizes cross state aid and outlines the intended use of the estate proceeds.
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Washington
Iowa
Airport Enthusiasts Meet Tonight at East Second Street
Daryl Burham announced a meeting of airport enthusiasts at East Second Street tonight at 7 30. The business gathering will discuss airport problems and other items of interest. All members are urged to attend.
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Daryl Burham
The
Washington Rise ‘If
East Second Street
Des Moines Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers
Weather report for Des Moines and surrounding areas notes mostly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers and occasional rain this afternoon into tonight. Thursday should bring gradual clearing, warmer afternoon highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s, with cooler lows across the region.
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Des Moines
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