Columbus Junction Hosts Charter Night for Junior Chamber Chapter
Charter Junior Chamber of Columbus Junction hosted a featured address by Roy Holland state president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the eleventh night gathering. The event, sponsored by the Washington Junior Chamber, marks the second new chapter sponsored locally with earlier efforts in Keota. Attendees included Fred Bennett of Loon Shire and delegations from Oskaloosa Madison Arlington Mt Pleasant Davenport Washington Keota and Cedar Rapids.
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Roy Holland
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Fred Bennett
Loon Shire
Oskialowen
Madison
Arlington
Mt Pleasant
Davenport
Washington Keota
Cedar Rapids
Radar failure blamed for Hobson collision in Atlantic test
Officer of Carrier said Wasp radar failed three minutes before the April 16 collision with the Hobson as a three man board investigated. Captain Burnham McCaffree testified radar bank went out after a watch officer saw the Hobson yards away during a night exercise. He said only visual observations remained, hindered by red lights and night conditions.
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Burnham Cl McCaffree
Wasp
McCaffree
Locust Plague Roils 15 Nations Across Asia and Africa
A dire FAO report warns the worst locust outbreak in a century threatens food supplies in 15 nations. Deserts across Iraq to Pakistan host eggs that will hatch, with billions of insects swarming. Russia assists Iran with planes, while airlifts from Bombay and Jodhpur aid India, and Britain ships spraying units to Jordan.
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Rome
Asia
Africa
United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization
Iraq
Pakistan
Russia
FAO
Iran
India
Bombay
Jodhpur
Royal Air Force
Kingdom of Jordan
French Somaliland
Eritrea
Sudan
Aden
Yemen
Oman
Kuwait
Jordan
Egypt
Israel
Syria
Taft-Hartley Law Considered To End Oil Walkout
Washington officials weigh use of the Taft Hartley Act to settle the two week oil workers walkout. Board chair Peinsinger signaled hearings on wage settlements already proposed and endorsed collective bargaining to resolve remaining disputes. He urged union leaders to meet with board members as talks continue and noted President Truman might invoke the law if no settlement is reached.
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Stache
Peinsinger
Ehicrman
Colupithies
CIO
AKL
Truman
Wendell Rider Treats Muscatine To New Operetta
Wendell Rider former vocal instructor at Washington High School wrote the music for an operetta titled Aunties Musket to be staged Thursday and Friday evening at Muscatine High School under Max Collins. Libretto by Keith Larson covers Iowa pioneer settlement and fort defense. Rider now directs music at University High School in Iowa City and is pursuing a doctorate in music at the State University.
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Wendell Rider
Washington High School
Muscatine High School
Spom
Muscatine
Max Collins
Hie
Keith Larson
State University O
Iowa
Muscatin
Lowa
Ridero
Hfe
Iowa City
The
State University
Urge Attendance at Annual YMCA Meeting
Members are urged to attend the Washington YMCA annual meeting this evening. Dinner opens at 6 50 p m with the election and program starting at 7 15 p m. The notice calls for as many members as possible to participate in electing directors for the coming term.
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Washington
Wayne Norman Heads County Swine Group
Wayne Norman of Wellman was named president of the Washington County Swine Producers Association at a Monday board meeting. Joe Jones was named vice president and Sam Bowser secretary treasurer. The group plans a county wide swine disease control meeting in September.
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Wayne Norman
Wellman Farmer
Washington County Swine Producers Association
Norman
Bill Walker
Joe Jones
Sam Bowser
Taft Bets West Virginia Vote to Grow Lead in GOP
Sen Robert A Taft banks on West Virginia primary to lengthen his lead in the Republican delegate race while Eisenhower supporters seek to salvage some of the 16 convention delegates. Taft already assured five delegates as Eisenhower failed to enter a full slate. In Rhode Island Eisenhower backers won eight delegate posts. Wyoming yielded Taft backed delegates and uncommitted slots. Final tabulation listed Taft 248, Eisenhower 319, Stassen 22, Warren 7, MacArthur 2 and 132 uncommitted.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
West Virginia
Dwight K. Hisenhower
Taft
Bur
Eisenhower
Perimary
Harold I. Stassen
Minnesota
E Eisenhower
Rhode Island
Wyoting
Wyoming
United Press
Stassen
Gov
Bart Warren
California
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Estate Bequeaths Marble Venus Di Milo To Washington Library
Attorneys report William Adair died in Naha Nebraska and formerly lived in Washington Iowa. The estate awards a marble Venus di Milo and a Royal Satsuma vase to The Washington Public Library after his death, with hope these items find a permanent home in the new library.
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Ward
William Adair
Naha
Nebraska
Washington
Iowa
Washington Public Library
Venus di Milo
Iowa Farm Leader Opposes Daylight Saving Time
DES MOTNIKE Ho ward Hill Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president said farmers are disturbed by prong adoption of daylight saving time. He cites inconvenience from fast time and early store closings that hinder rural community activities and shopping. He adds farmers cannot use early morning hours and may face trouble obtaining machine parts during breakdowns.
Speeding Train Wrecks Truck at Coon Rapids
A Milwaukee road Hiawatha train struck a semi trailer truck in Coon Rapids yesterday. The collision damaged the train and dragged the trailer about a mile along the track. no injuries were reported. Passengers Don Bower Clarence Nelson and Jesse Gardner escaped injury as the cab crossed Highway 72 before impact. All involved resided in Coon Rapids.
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Milwaukee Road
Hiawatha
Ho Oone
Don Bower
Clarence Nelson
Jesse Gardner
Coon Rapids
Cherokee Sheriff Jailed by Escapees
Sheriff Carl Sehleer was locked inside his jail by two county inmates Clifford Cox and Don O Bannon who fled during a dinner handoff. Both men were inmates at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute dairy farm and were facing rape charges in district court.
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Carl Sehleer
Lo Hight
Clifford Cox
Don O'Bannon
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Oon
Thirteen-Year-Old's Solo Flight Ruined by Crosswind
Ronnie Gregoree, 13, AWOL from Joliet, climbed into a private single engine plane at Quad City Airport. He taxied onto the west runway but a northwest crosswind caused a ground loop. Attendants said the gust likely kept him from taking off and may have saved his life.
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Moline Lh
Ronnie Gregoree
Quad City
Here
Todas Ronnie
Joliet
Leo Brennat
Brennan
Ronnie
Washington High School Class of 1952 Seniors Named for Commencement
Washington High School announces the Class of 1952 senior candidates for graduation exercises to be held Wednesday evening May 2. The list includes Tom Fo Adam Mratees Lerrene Anderson Rex Augustine Donald Wayne Ayers Helen Baker Wadte Joseph Barnes Vida Minetie tart Vivuene Barr and many other named seniors from Washington, with staff and principal Robert Everetts presenting the roster.
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Washington High School
Robert Everetts
Tom Fo Adam Mratees
Lerrene Anderson
Tars
Rex Augustine
Donald Wayne Ayers
Helen Louise Baker
Wadte
Joseph Barnes Vida Minetie
Vivuene Mae Barr Lawrence Andrew Barth Currien
Vili Junior
Dbenell
Vitricia Orcutt Berry
Broek
Patricia Ann Broek
Nauney KE
Burhan Carta
Coleen Caldwell Rowen
Bertone Carter
Donna Rae Cave
Nadene Kh
Chalupa
Carolyn Kay Cherry
Jerry AL Cochran
Natey
Kathleen Conner
Murray attacks steel firms as delegates rally
Philip Murray of the CIO told steel delegates to go to hell for bargaining stumbles and warned of agitation if the industry blocks a board recommended three in one package. He accused operators of deceitful advertising and violations of decency while praising labor unity and seeking the proposed concessions.
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Philadele Dian Ey Cio
Philip Murray
Steel Industry Today
Eo Te Hell
Wace Stabilization Board
United Sect
Murray
Lustron Ex-president testifies on McCarthy book deal
Carl Strandlund testified before the Senate elections subcommittee about negotiations with Senator McCarthy over a housing book. He said McCarthy set the price and implied offers from other publishers, while noting he believed the contract was a good investment at the time.
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Carl Strandlund
Castron Lop
Senate Elections Subcommittee
McCcarthy
Senate
Ile
McCarthy
Strandlund
Subcommittee
John P. Moore
Lustron
Congressional
Washington Eighth Grade Graduates Seeks Release of Names
Washington junior high principal John Phileger released a list of eighth grade candidates for graduation this tenth. The roster includes Edward Anderson Terry and many others such as Ronald Gott James Hinshaw Oren Jarvis Donna Alen Marilyn Goodwin Ruth Goodwin Karen Foster Beverly Gardner Nancy Gastman and Janet Miller Bechy Norman Janet Prescott Judy Raymond Frances Smith Beverly Tucker Janet Tucker Katherine Wheatley.
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Washington Junior High
John Phileger
James Gorham
Henry Kaye
James Hinshaw
Oren Jarvis
Edgar Jones
Gerald Kephart
Dat Witenes
Ronald Wirotz
Philip Mec Lire
Lyle Long
Junior McDonald
Ronald Nichol
Larry Renounx
Robert Robertson
Daniel Sealt
Fred Shater
James Shater
Dale Standley
Bill Smaith
George Watson
Roger Weston
Robert Whetstine
David Williams
Donna Alen, Margaret Ahrens
Mary Bales
Class Day May 23 to Mark Start of School's Year-End Activities
Washington high school plans year end activities starting with Class Day May 28. Senior awards and valedictorian salutatorian will be announced that day. Baccalaureate is May 25 with Dr. Raymond Reed as speaker at the Methodist church. Commencement May 28 features Dr. Clark G. Kuebler of Ripon College. Eighth grade events include a May 16 dance at the Youth Center and May 27 rural graduation.
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Washington High School
Raymond Reed
Methodist Church
Clark G. Kuebler
Ripon College
Washington
Youth Center
How to Make a FoldAway Kiddies Table
A simple project to convert an old sturdy card table into a small foldaway play table. Shorten the legs, cover with oilcloth, and it becomes easy to set up for pretend tea, coloring, and puzzles.
Allied Pilots Down Thirteen Red Jets in Korea Air War
Allied pilots destroyed or damaged 14 Communist jets in air battles from the Yalu to Pyongyang. Reports later credited airmen with nine MiG-15s, but camera evidence adjusted totals. Notable claims include Capt Charles D Owens of Orlando and 1st Lt Sabin L Anderson, with a Canadian RCAF officer also involved.
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Seoul
Korea
Yalu River
Pyeongyang
Kith Air Moree
Karhler
Fadaves
Charles D. Owens
Orlando
Fla
Sabin L. Anderson
Yatu River
Eye care costs rise 32 percent 1940 to 1951
A study shows the total expense for eye care including exam, prescription, and glasses climbed 32 percent from 1940 to 1951. The increase reflects higher prices for lenses and professional services affecting consumers nationwide.
Corks on chair legs protect uncarpeted floors
A simple method uses corks glued to the bottom of chair legs to prevent scratches on bare floors. This home remedy reduces damage when moving furniture and preserves floor surfaces.
Women Discuss Summer Bowling League in Washington
Washington bowling women of the Washington Bowling Association plan a summer league after the regular season. A meeting is set for Thursday evening May 15 at 7 30 at the home of Phyttig to discuss planned fees. Participants would pay a single session fee to bowl through winter. All interested are urged to attend.
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Washington Bowling Association
Herr Theetiie
Phyttig
Ask County Chairmen To Republican Dinner
Republican county chairmen from eleven Iowa counties are invited to a Washington county dinner and rally at the high school next Monday May 19. State district and county candidates on the Republican ticket will be present. The event lets voters view candidates before the June 2 primary. Tickets cost 5 dollars and are sold by party workers across the county.
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Iowa
Washington County
Theta
Navy
Till Smart
Keith Noron
Rob Arthur
Des Moines Iowa Fair With Cloudy Skies and Warm Temperatures
Weather report for Des Moines Iowa indicates a fair afternoon with some cloudiness and a rise to highs between 66 and 75 depending on location. Tonight and Wednesday bring partly cloudy skies with scattered showers in extreme west and central areas. Lows around 40s and highs near 70s with a cooler west tonight and a largely unsettled outlook into Thursday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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