Editorial reflections on politics and culture in wartime America
A collection of opinion snippets and observations on religion, politics, history, and society. The piece notes shifts in party fundraisers from processions to dinners, recalls Lincoln and Aesop, discusses memories of wartime Korea and ammunition shortages, and praises a Washington County Republican rally that successfully raised funds for the state and local party apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
State
Washington County Republican
Reporter Enjoys Modern Conveniences In Remodeled Home
Mrs. Fred J. Kucera writes from Davis Creek that her family’s dream came true after remodeling their home. The May 16 note recalls the moment a faucet produced water up the hill unaided, ending years of labor and travel to fetch water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Kucera
Davis Creek
Renovation Progress and Farm Weekend Activities
Residents describe ongoing home remodeling including kitchen wiring linoleum and painting projects. Ralph Kucera helps plant corn while James Kucera and Dora assist butchering 20 roosters for the deep freeze. Crescent school held its last day and picnic with a teacher and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kucera
Jess Mitchell
John Wieland
James Kucera
Dora
Laurel Kucera
Marilyn Mitchell
Crescent School
Lignite Use Seen Doubling in Coming Years
The article notes that the nation currently consumes about three million tons of lignite each year and projects a near-term increase, potentially doubling consumption within a few years.
Service Men Mentioned In 1951 Navy Notes
Harold L McConnell and Ralph Keith Mitchell served in the Air Force and were assigned to units with APO addresses. John Be Duval and a Master Chief associate Navy personnel listed. Seaman Apprentice Donald D Hixson, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hixson of Ainsworth Iowa, trained in San Diego after enlisting November 26 1951 and prior worked for Iowa Southern Utilities.
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Foss
Donald D. Hixson
USN
Ralph Hixson
Ainsworth
Iowa
Hixson
Naval Service
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Ainsworth High School
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Robert Martin Brophy Honored at Shower
Riverside, May 17 Mrs Verne Moss and daughter Marilyn and Mrs John Moss attended a baby shower for Robert Martin Brophy son of Cpl and Mrs Martin Brophy A large group of relatives and friends were present watching television and playing games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Luckey
Riverside
Verne Moss
Marilyn
John Moss
Hills
Robert Martin Brophy
Cpl
Martin Brophy
Joy accuses Reds of blocking peace at Panmunjom
At Panmunjom Korea Vice Adm Turner Joy, UN truce delegate, charged the Communists with blocking peace by vicious propaganda and other violent means. He described their latest outbursts as the most degrading and cited the ongoing diversionary moves. The report also notes a baby receiving gifts and Cpl Brophy stationed in Germany, separated from his young son and former spouse Frances Jean Rumimet hart.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Turner Joy
United Nations Truce
Joy
Mov
Cpl Brophy
Germany
Frances Jean Rumimethart
Naval Academy assignment ends era of peace talks
After months of stalemate the U N truce talks drift as Adm and Gen Nam Ti face pessimism. Joy exits Friday to become superintendent at Annapolis. Maj Gen William K Harrison to replace him. Nam Ti, chief Communist negotiator, derides so called Colson concessions on Kole island.
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Joy
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
William K. Harrison
U. N
Nam Tl
Colson
Kole Island
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Lincoln
Ato
Aesop
Ove
Washington Star
Europe
Pentagon
Red Air Force
May
Harry
Anon
Charles
Ashby
McConnell
Harold L. McCoNneLl
I. M
San Francisco
Mitchell
Ralph Keith Mitchell
Air Police
Duvall
John BE. DuvaLl
Westmaster
Payne
Radio & Television
South 2Nd
Washington, Iowa
Reah Hawk
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
the Republic
American Gas Association
Fire Laboratories
Bob Roe
North Iowa
Reds
Gan
Dole
Velveeta
Betty Cake
Rockers Food
Fryers
U. S
Frostees
American Beauty Pork & Beans
Morton
Glen Valley
Tam
Lloyd Turnipleed
Board of Supervisors
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