14 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1953
Page
1
General Choi Yong Duk chief of staff of the South Korean air force and reporters met at Maxwell Air Force Base for a news conference but it was a very quiet affair as the interpreter failed to appear.
In Panmunjom, Allies and Communists end a three week deadlock with a compromise for simultaneous talks on the conference time place and composition. UN envoy Arthur H. Dean says subcommittee talks begin next week as hope rises for a peace conference before renewed fighting.
Des Moines police report two 13 year old youths admitted stealing gas bombs from a garage and releasing one in a theater Friday night forcing about 2500 patrons to flee. Carl Cook and Officer Kenneth Aschim were treated for gas exposure and released. Aschim returned to recover items left behind by moviegoers.
Eben Ray Walker of route 1 Batavia was apprehended by City Policeman Edwin Hite this morning while carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. He is confined in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Wayne Marston, justice of the peace.
In Kansas City a federal jury may decide next week whether Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady deserve the death penalty or life imprisonment for the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping and slaying. They have pleaded guilty, but the jury must recommend a death sentence under Lindbergh law.
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson led a drought inspection tour that veered away from drought-stricken Arizona, landing in Nevada and Wyoming. His party rose at 5 a.m. and hoped a low flight would reveal the real Arizona drought area, while Arizona cattlemen awaited real conditions near Prescott and Big Bug Creek remained bone dry. He planned to fly to Missouri on Monday and return to Washington that night.
Three Des Moines youths reported a red white and blue object in the sky Friday night near their homes. Lee Grimes watched it about 15 minutes as it moved and paused, with Billy Phillips and Junior Blake also sighting it. Prof. Philip Riggs of Drake University suggested it was likely Jupiter or the lights of a passing airplane.
Williamson county grand jury returned 13 indictments but a judge ruled the panel illegal due to one extra juror Marshall Greathouse of Caterville who mistakenly served with grand jurors and was later called for petit jury duty.
Seven foreign students from the State University of Iowa spoke at the Washington YWCA World Fellowship dinner. They discussed life in their homeland and views on America while Mrs. Artemas Brown led informal questions. The event featured informal chats, table decorations, and a closing telecast on YWCA world accomplishments.
In the Contract Bridge Marathon sponsored by the U's Men's club, 15 teams remain undefeated after the second round while 28 teams hold a .500 record. The second round low gross prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Paetz. Undefeated teams include T. Bailey, Baldrige, Elder, Falk Ferrell, Wi, Glassburner, Hilt man, John Lee, Lloyd, Montgom ery, Morrison, Phieger, Stutsman- Orr, Sammy and Sladek. The .500 group lists Adkins, Arthur, Brindley-Glasa burner, Wm. Brown, Bruns, Butler, Dare, DeLa, Gallagher, Gregory, Hedberg, Hill, Hoveland, R. Kendrick, Ku ik, Loveless, Morris, Nemmers, Owen-Simpson, Paetz, Pratt, Putnam-Mast, Reed, Robertson, Sherman, T. Stewart, Tucker and Young Cruise. Third round prize will go to the narrowest margin match win. fourth round prize to the narrowest margin loss.
A Social Security Administration representative from Burlington will visit Washington on Wednesday November 18 from 9 20 to 10 30 a m at the Post Office to assist residents.
The report lists campaign totals for Washington Chest with amounts of 23500 20000 15000 12000 10000 5000 and a daily total of 22649.63. The numbers indicate fundraising milestones and daily receipts for the campaign.
Former President Truman announced plans to address the nation on the Harry Dexter White case, likely via radio and possibly television from Kansas City. He aims to explain his role and answer questions, while noting details to follow after his Independence trip.
State Department officials said Russian leaders fear the Bermuda meeting among Eisenhower Churchill and Lanier may strengthen the Allied position in the Cold War. Molotov at a surprise press conference in Moscow warned such conferences could polarize states and raise international tension ahead of the December 4 talks.
Mrs. William Dennis, longtime Columbus Junction resident, died early today in Davenport. After her husband’s death on December 4, 1936, she lived with her sister in Long Beach, California, and with Mrs. Clarence Lamb in Davenport. Funeral arrangements awaited arrival of the body at Stephens funeral home Columbus Junction. burial planned at Columbus City cemetery.
The Army cut about 20 000 personnel in Europe over nine months as part of the Eisenhower economy drive. Officials deny plans to remove troops and say the reduction targets only support units while combat strength remains in Europe.
A Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission subcommittee will report findings on coercive pro Communist letters received by 22 Americans who chose to stay. The panel plans a presentation to address their complaints of propaganda mailed from the United States. The commission also urged Allies to stop anti Communist prison notes to Korean nurses at the U N Army 64th Field Hospital and condemned the practice as abuse of medical support.
Des Moines AP two Amish men Smanuel J Miller 20 and Melvin Shupp 22 from Buchanan County were found guilty by a Federal District Court jury for refusing induction into the military. Each argued religious belief barred service. They face up to five years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
Raymond Keetz of Milan Indiana, a former Keota resident, will appear on the Peerleaf Promenade program on WHBF TV at 9 30 tonight. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andy Sheetz of Keota and his wife is the former Cella Campbell of Washington.
Walter M. Mayer sought to introduce witnesses detailing John C. Wisdoms gun possession and violent disposition to support self defense charges in the May 2 shooting over a sheep deal at Wisdoms 40 acre farm near Bloomfield. District Judge Harold V. Levis barred the proposed testimony citing state objections.
Funeral services for Ora BE Parry were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Cotter Presbyterian church with Rev. E. O. Dirks in charge. Soloist Dale Morgan provided music. Pallbearers were Stanley Arthur, Ed Thomas, John G Jones, David R Jones, Elmer Thomas and Harry White. Body sent to Arvon ia Kansas for burial. Jones funeral home handled arrangements.
Wisconsin authorities prepared to question Johan Daniel Mulqueen about the disappearance of Evelyn Hartley while he awaited transfer from Colorado. Mulqueen admitted killing Army Captain Lloyd Larson in a drunken October argument near Menomonie. His arrest followed a burglary in Denver.
The Iowa State Employment Service sent a representative to Washington every two weeks after the full time office closed. Bernard W. Merriam of Fairfield will be at the Court House on November 19, December 8, December 17, and December 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Citizens seeking information on services may contact him then.
President Eisenhower told Canadian Parliament that espionage threatens both nations and urged Western allies to combat Soviet influence. He emphasized defense as the goal, noted ongoing consultations, and praised US-Canada friendship and partnership driving prosperity, peace, and vigilance.
Daniel E. Edward of Haskins was taken to Washington County Hospital after an 8:39 A.M. accident one half mile east of Haskins. He reportedly suffered a stroke while driving east on a county road, causing the car to cross an island and strike a light pole. Front-end damage was about $250.
SIOUX CITY A threat to close public schools for 13 000 children was averted after an agreement between the Board of Education and custodial and maintenance locals 773 of the AFL CIO Union. The union had demanded a $108 month blanket increase a 12 month working agreement and other benefits. Local president N D Lowery and the school board said differences had been settled after a Friday night meeting.
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