Conduct Probe Into Cause of Crash In Which Thirteen Die
Air force officers examined the shattered wreckage of two large planes after a midair collision during refueling training near Tucson Arizona. Eleven bodies were recovered and ten airmen survived. two crewmen remained missing. Capt Arthur M Neal of Grass Valley California led the B fifty crew. Authorities planned interviews with survivors and a safety unit to determine the cause.
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Tucson
Ariz
Air Force
Papago
Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Here
Arthur M. Neal
Grass Valley
Calif
Neal
Air Force Flying Safety Unit
Rvivors
Moose Lodge Initiation Tonight at City Hall
Candidates for initiation are urged to attend at 7 30 PM in the Legion rooms at city hall. All lodge members not yet initiated are invited to join this meeting.
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Moose Lodge
Legion Rooms
Car and trailer damaged in Washington mishap
A truck tallied with cargo struck an overhead bridge on highway 92 near Washington, causing $1,100 in damage. The car and trailer suffered $500 and $600 respectively, while the cargo $400. Drivers were John M. Brophy of Hastings Nebraska and William Howard Shrope of Ottumwa. A second crash near Washington injured Mrs. Herman Wilcox of Birmingham Michigan, taken to hospital and released.
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Washington
Sheriff's Office
Highway 92
John M. Brophy
Hastings
Nebraska
William Howard Shrope
Ottumwa
Herman Wilcox
Birmingham
Mich
Washington County Hospital
Servicemen to Get Red Cross Packages
Mrs. Nate Young chairing the local Red Cross announced 25 Christmas gift packages for servicemen on the high seas have been purchased packaged gift wrapped and shipped to the Field Director at 6th Army Area Headquarters San Francisco California.
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Nate Young
American National Red Cross
A. E. Baldrige
Maynnard L. Brown
H. W. Cumming
High Seas
American Red Cross
6Th Army Area
Perfidio San Francisco
Calif
Beginning of a New Austerity Economy for Americans
Washington reports Americans face renewed austerity as the government imposes over 25 controls on civilian production and trade, raises taxes, mobilizes 650000 draftees, and plans a defense budget near 50 billion for the coming fiscal year, signaling widespread restrictions ahead.
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Washington
Truman
Americans Push Toward Kapsan Front Amid Frontline Struggle
United States forces advance toward Kapsan with the 7th division nearing the Manchurian frontier as Communist resistance remains stubborn. South Korea’s capital division also gains on the east coast as United Nations line holds across a 250 mile front. Funeral services are announced for Eva Hannah Walton.
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Kaplan
United Press
William Chapman
Myongchon River
Yalu River
United Nations
Junior Chamber Meets Monday Evening at The Pines
Don McClure president of the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce reminded members of a regular meeting Monday at 7 o clock at The Pines. A Town City speaker will headline the program after dinner.
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Don McClure
Washington
Puerto Rican Enters Plea of Not Guilty in Truman Attempt
Os car Collazo, Puerto Rican Nationalist linked to an attempt on President Truman, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder, murder in the commission of a felony, and two assault counts. He spoke once, in a vigorous voice, telling Judge Henry A. Schweinhaut, "I plead not guilty, your honor."
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Washington
Oscar Collazo
Truman
Henry A. Schweinhaut
Kriners Reopens Maid Rite After Fire Burnout
Mr and Mrs Ernie Kriner announce the grand reopening of the Maid Rite Sandwich Shop after nine weeks of remodeling. New booths, rebuilt counter, ice cream unit and deep freeze installed, a new grill for Maid Rites, free coffee on opening day, and kiddie treats. Front modernization pending completion.
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Ernie Kriner
Kriner
Kriners
Ernie Wkriner
Mrs. E. J. White Suffers Broken Hip in Fall
Mrs. E. J. White, 82, fell at the home of her son in law and daughter north of Washington Thursday afternoon and suffered a fractured hip. She is the mother of several daughters including Mrs. Karl Libe Mrs. Frank Libe Mrs. Clyde Rouse Mrs. Paul Lytle and Mrs. Don Beatty and was taken to the hospital.
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North Korea
Hamhung
Irwin Tress
International Soundphoto
E. J. White
Clyde Rouse
Washington
White
Karl Libe
Frank Libe
Rouse
Paul Lytle
Don Beatty
Murderer Killinger Faces Mandatory Death Penalty
Jerry Killinger an 18 year old, found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting of farmer Harold Mast, 23, during an October 5 incident to enable a friend to steal Mast’s Norwegian war bride. The six men and six women jury imposed the death sentence with no recommendation for mercy.
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MEDNA
Jerry Killinger
Killinger
Merc
Harold Mast
Fist Fights Erupt as John Deere Plant Opens
Waterloo police and deputies battled repeated fist fights at the John Deere tractor works as it reopened during a strike. Mayor Touchne warned against outside interference, while Company Attorney Pike planned to seek a district court injunction against mass picketing. About 25 workers entered the plant with deputies guiding some, and a photographer’s camera was damaged amid the unrest.
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Waterloo
John Deere Co
Lawrence Touchne
George E. Pike
District Court
Sheriff's Deputies
Three Hogs Killed as Stock Truck Overturns
A double deck semi trailer overturned at Orr corner in West Chester this morning killing three hogs from a load of 147. The driver claimed wheel lock caused the accident, the truck suffered 125 dollars in damage, and the driver was uninjured.
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Orr Corner
West Chester
Highway Patrol
Funeral Saturday for Mrs William D Simkins
Funeral services for Mrs. William D. Simkins of Ainsworth who died Wednesday in Davenport will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock in the Ainsworth Methodist church with Rev. Carl Steefel officiating. Burial will follow in Ainsworth cemetery. Sherman's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Eva Hannah Walton
Jones Funeral Home
William T. Varney
Joe McKay
Joe Enfield
Jack Wagner
Roy Rotzinger
Bernard O'Connor
Forrest Henry
Zurial
Wellman Cemetery
William D. Simkins
Ainsworth
Davenport
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Steefel
Sherman
Junior Class Stage Comedy Pleases High School Audience
A large junior class cast staged Cheaper by the Dozen in the high school auditorium. John Winga played Mr Gilbreth, with Betty Marston and Carol Tellin among the cast. Double cast means tonight’s show includes new performers while staff and student crews handled behind the scenes roles.
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John Winga
Mr. Gilbreth
Pat DeLa Paton
Joyce Logan
Marilou Robertson
Martha
Kay Chere
Carol Walker
Fitzgerald
Virginia Dare
Vivian Hines
Burton
Marvin McClure
Karl Simmering
Joe Scales
Charles Reel Mise
Maryin McClure
Lawrence Barth
Colleen Phelps
Darlene Custer
Bessie Schmidt
Corinne Phelps
Pat Pehler
Mr. Harshbarger
Gene Williams
Wil
Philippine Woman Visit in County Arrives Monday
Mrs. Marcelina Ventura, national club secretary for the YWCA in the Philippine Islands, will arrive in Washington county Monday, November 24, for a year of YWCA training. She plans Farm Outlook attendance, YWCA activities, rural home visits with Ruth Foster, and a Thanksgiving day stay at Milton Ross home near West Chester.
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Marcelina Ventura
YWCA
Philippine Islands
Washington County
County Extension Service
Farm Outlook
Farm Bureau
Milton Ross
West Chester
Ruth Foster
Chest Pledges Fall Short of Drive Goal
Robert Day, director of this year's Community Chest campaign, reported reports from the final clean up drive show pledges totaling only about $100 under the $25,000 goal. He urged workers to submit reports to Chest headquarters and appealed to uncontacted contributors to send pledges so the campaign can be closed for the year.
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Robert Day
Community Chest
Mrs Laura Longwell Attends Wayland Shower Honoring Bride
Mrs Laura Longwell travels to Wayland for an evening shower honoring Mrs Don Siegle at the home of Mrs Bob McGuire. She will spend the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Kauffman in Wayland.
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Laura Longwell
Wayland
Don Siegle
Bob McGuire
Baptists to Observe Homecoming Sunday at Local Church
The Baptist church announces Homecoming Sunday on November 19 led by Rev. Earl C. Longfellow with a 9:45 a.m. service titled The Father's House. Special music includes Mrs. Terry Marsh and Mrs. T. J. Pease, and the children's choir directed by Mrs. Paul Thayer. An afternoon rally at 4 p.m. features the Baptist Youth Fellowship under Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. is led by Rev. J. A. Cochran and ends with a sermon The Victory That Overcomes the World. Thanksgiving service with Dr. C. Raymond Reed on November 25 at 10 a.m. All are invited.
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Baptist Church
Earl C. Longfellow
Mariella Workman
Terry Marsh
T. J. Pease
Paul Thayer
Charles McConnell
Washington Area
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Charles Dawson
J. A. Cochran
Union
C. Raymond Reed
Kaaba Shrine Holds Fall Ceremonials in Davenport
About 40 members of the Washington County Shrine left by bus at 1 o'clock to attend the regular fall ceremonials of the Kaaba shrine in Davenport. About 20 percent of candidates will be initiated at the ceremony. The Shriners will return tonight.
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Washington County
Davenport
Des Moines Iowa Weather Outlook Five Day Forecast
Weather forecast for Des Moines Iowa with cloud cover and wind. Highs range 40 to 60 across days, tonight lows 32 to 42, then cooler Sunday and Monday. Five day average temperatures near normal with light precipitation expected, regional wind speeds listed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shippers
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