Communists Set to Start Indochina Peace Talks in Geneva
Western powers and the Soviet Union agreed to open Indochinese peace talks at 4 p.m. Geneva time after the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Molotov and Eden will share chair duties as the talks begin amid tensions over a mercy truce and cease-fire terms.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Anthonys Eden
Palace of Nations
Georges Bidault
Defentes
France
Iowa Press Assn awards three master editors
The Iowa Press Association honored Willard D. Archie of Shenandoah Evening Sentinel and Iowan, Will D. Allender of Chariton Leader, and Carl C. Caswell of Clarinda Herald Journal with master editor publisher awards at a state convention. Presentations were by Prof. Ken Marvin.
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Willard D. Archie
Shenandoah Evening Sentinel
The
Iowan Magazine
Will D. Allender
Chariton Leader
Carl C. Caswell
Clarinda Herald-Journal
Ken. Marvin
Iowa State College
Shenandoah
Des Moines Strike Drags On As 75 Truck Drivers Walk Out
Des Moines unions widen labor dispute as 75 drivers join a midnight walkout. The walkout raises idled unions to seven after a six day strike over a one week contract extension. Master Builders Assn. president Theodore Lovejoy calls an early settlement dubious citing lack of bargaining authority.
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Des Moines
Theodore Lovejoy
Master Builders Assn
Carpenters
Ida Grove Teacher Named SUI Mother for 1954
Ida Grove high school teacher Mrs. Leo Bekman was named SUI Mother for 1954 and to be honored at a Mother’s Day weekend luncheon at the State University of Iowa. Also recognized were Rosemary Goetzman and Robert Fletcher as Representative Daughter and Representative Son. Mortar Board sponsors the events, with activities including tapping ceremonies, an aquatic Seals show, and University Sing finals. Mrs. Bekman has been active in the American Legion Auxiliary and Hawk Eye Girls State, and has organized adult education for aliens in Ida Grove.
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Ida
Iowa City
Leo Bekman
Ida Grove
State University of Iowa
Rosemary Goetzman
Muscatine
Robert Fletcher
Cedar Rapids
Sui
Mortar A@oard
Grinnell College
American Legion Auxiliary
State Department of the Auxiliary
Hawkeye Girls State
The
Seals
Virgil M. Hancher
University Sing
Bekman
Order of Rainbow
Two Soviet Air Attaches Accused of Espionage in Britain
Britain disclosed that two Soviet embassy workers Maj. Ivan Pupyshev and Maj. Andrei Gudkov were declared persona non grata after an attempted espionage case. The Foreign Office ordered their withdrawal, saying the espionage was not connected to atomic secrets. The disclosure followed other Cold War spy cases, with no Britons involved in this incident.
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Britain
London
Ivan Pupyshev
Andrei Gudkov
Foreign Office
Jacob Malik
Pupyshev
Gudkey
Petrov
Australia
Khokhlov
Germany
Pavel Kuzentsov
Will Show Film At Presbyterian Church
The church will screen the film Higher Pardon at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The program is described as fitting for a Mother's Day service.
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Presbyterian Church
The
French party leaders booed as Indochina defeat shadows relics of victory
In Paris and Nice, demonstrations mark the ninth anniversary of Allied victory in Europe. Premier Laniel and Defense Minister Pleven were booed by mournful crowds while bombs targeted a Communist paper and party offices. Police contained disturbances as nationwide celebrations faltered.
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Paris
Dien Bien Phu
Nice
Red Party
Joseph Laniel
Rene Pleven
Germany
Indochina
le Patriot
Communist Party
Pleven
Santel
Plan to shorten Army McCarthy hearings proposed
Washington sources report a plan to end the Army McCarthy hearings by putting Sen Joseph McCarthy on the witness stand with Everett Dirksen signaling a concrete proposal to speed the inquiry. The plan would exclude subcommittee counsel Roy Cohn and staff director Francis Carr from testifying, as the panel nears its 12th day of recess.
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Washington
Locans
Joseph R. McCarthy
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
McCarthy
Subcommittee
Roy M. Cohn
Francis P. Carr
Army
Pvt
G. David Schine
Film portrays a daughter in law’s harsh treatment sparks father in law’s departure
A story follows a girl who treats her father in law poorly and drives him to leave home. He is later hurt in an accident, and the public is invited to view the film.
Eisenhower Expected to Sign Seaway Bill Next Week
The Senate approved minor House changes and sent the St. Lawrence Seaway bill to the White House. President Eisenhower is expected to sign early next week, finalizing a project that opens the Great Lakes to most ocean vessels and authors a 165 million dollar U.S. borrowing share with Canada contributing about 200 million.
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Washington
Eisenhower
St. Lawrence Seaway
Senate
House
White House
Homer Ferguson
R-Mieh
GOP Policy Committee
Great Lakes
Canada
U.S. Seaway Corp
Treasury
French General Captured in Dien Bien Phu Fall
Reports from a communist radio relay in Hong Kong claim Brig. Gen. Christian de Castries was captured as the Dien Bien Phu fortress fell. The broadcast said all enemy troops in Huong Thanh surrendered at 5 p.m., though de Castries had previously stated he would not surrender.
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Paris
Upy
Christian de Castries
Dien Bien Phu
Hong Kong
de Castries
Huong-Thanh
Viet Minh
Court Schedule For Summer Is Released
The sixth judicial district of Iowa has issued the summer court schedule for June July and August across five counties. Washington will host sessions on June 17 and July 1 with Judge Frank Bechly presiding. Judge J G Patter son sits July 15 and July 29. Judge R G Yoder completes the term on August 12 and August 26.
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Sixth Judicial District
Iowa
Frank Bechly
J. G. Patter
Twenty One TB Cases Found in Washington County
A county wide X-ray survey in Washington County revealed 21 tuberculosis findings. The Division of Tuberculosis Control, State Department of Health, Des Moines, reported 5 minimal or moderately advanced cases, 4 far advanced, 4 suspects, 2 primary complex, and 1 non pulmonary case. Sixty five non tuberculosis findings were noted.
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Washington County
Division of Tuberculosis Control
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Washington County Medical Society
Washington County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Oats Support Price in Washington County 75 Cents
The 1954 oats price support rate in Washington county is 75 cents per bushel, five cents below 1953, per ASC chairman Yaro Sojka. County rates vary 71 to 75 cents, reflecting transitional parity. National rates for corn, wheat, soybeans, and flaxseed were announced, with acreage allotment compliance affecting benefits.
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Washington County
Yaro Sojka
ASC
Iowa
Demand FHA Counsel Answer Charges
Bovard, general counsel of the Federal Housing Administration, was given two weeks to answer charges that his work was unsatisfactory or face removal. Acting FHA Commissioner Norman P. Mason said there was no evidence of illegal activity but that Bovard failed to carry out his duties satisfactorily.
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Washington
Burton
Bovard
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Norman P. Mason
Mason
Federal
Albert M. Cole
Abraham Lincoln on twelve U S postage stamps
A report notes that Abraham Lincoln is pictured on twelve U S postage stamps, highlighting the long lasting commemoration of the 16th president through multiple stamp issues.
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Abraham Lincoln
South Carolina Shrimp Boat Captain Lassoing Sharks
A South Carolina shrimp boat captain lassoes sharks from the stern to catch them. He shovels fish over the stern and drops a noose before the fish. when the shark dashes in, he tightens the line to haul it aboard.
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South Carolina
Eisenhower Seeks Security Council Talk On Asia Crisis
President Eisenhower convened the National Security Council in an extraordinary session to discuss conditions that could trigger U S military intervention in Indochina and defend Southeast Asia from Communist expansion. Gen Matthew B Ridgway joined part of the 90 minute meeting, with no immediate public statement issued afterward. Secretary Dulles warned a Geneva failure could force allied armed action in Indochina to preserve collective security.
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Washington
Eisenhower
National Security Council
Indochina
Free Nations
Matthew B. Riégway
Army
Indochine
Dien Blea Pau
Southeast Asia
John Foster Dulles
United States
Dulles
Congress
Eisenhower calls NSC session on Indochina crisis
President Eisenhower convened a top advisory meeting after the Dien Bien Phu garrison fell to Communists. The session aimed to weigh options and future American strategy to defend Southeast Asia if Geneva fails, with Dulles signaling potential armed force.
Music Contest Results At Junction Reported
Columbus Junction reports results from the girls glee club division of the Class C music contest with listed schools in Division I and Division II. The mixed chorus band and boys glee clubs contest continued today.
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Columbus Junction
Wapello
Williamsburg
le Claire
Keota
Durant
New London
Keosauqua
Montezuma
Wilton
New Sharon
Marengo
Wayland
Brooklyn
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Iowa Press Group
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Leader
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Chariton
Albia
Broomfield
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Grant Caswell
IPA
Clarinda Journal
Clarinda Herald
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Arch of Triumph
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Niece
Rene Coty
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International Soundphoto
Horten Hearings
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