Truman Opens New Tour Attacks Housing Record
President Truman launches a three day northeast tour from Wilmington Delaware attacking the GOP housing record and Dewey campaign slogan. He criticizes Congress and the real estate lobby for blocking low cost housing while targeting Dewey on specific issues. He plans three major speeches in Philadelphia Jersey City and Buffalo as he pursues 101 electoral votes.
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New Jersey
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Philadelphia
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N. J
Buffalo
N. Y
GOP Vets Back Wilson Campaign Stand Clarified
Des Moines Iowa officials of the Republican Veterans League of Iowa said they aimed to encourage Senator George A Wilsons reelection and urged him to state his position on key campaign issues. Deputy Secretary of State Richard N Mason Ames noted the move was not critical and stressed recognizing Wilsons veteran record. William O Weaver of Wapello praised Wilsons understanding of veterans problems after his Esmpville remarks.
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Republican Veterans League of Iowa
U. S
George A. Wilson
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Wilson
Richard N. Mason Ames
William O. Weaver
Wapello
Viece
Estherville
Town and Country Day Draws Estimated Ten Thousand Crowd
In Estherville Iowa the first annual town and country day drew about 10 000 people. Free pancakes sausages and coffee were served as the crowd watched a feature awarding 1000 in merchandise to Sam Naas for winning the state farm stead improvement contests now sponsored by radio station WNAX Sioux City.
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Estherville
Sam Naas
WNAX
Sioux City
Patrolman Strater Addresses Y's Men on Highway Safety
Harley Strater, Iowa highway patrolman, spoke to the Washington Y's Men about major steps to reduce Iowa highway accidents. He praised driver training in Washington High School, stressed education for older drivers, and noted the two year license vision test as a safety measure.
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Iowa
Washington Y's Men's Club
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Dan Pence
John Owen
Landlord objects to blessed event in eviction suit
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on October 6 a district court eviction action seeks to remove Mr and Mrs Thomas F Meecauley from their apartment for allegedly exceeding the lease limit of two residents. Landlord Louis Chipokas says the couple became parents of a son August 16.
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District Court
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Meat prices fall in two week survey across 15 cities
United Press reports a drop in round steak pork chops and T bone prices over two weeks, while bacon stays near steady. Pork chops lead declines with Kansas City and New York City posting notable cuts. Cleveland chains and Kroger stores announce broader price reductions on beef pork and lamb.
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Philadelphia
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Indianapolis
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Holyoke Man Percy Puttle Returns After Four Years
Jim Reardon greeted Percy Puttle who walked into his Holyoke garage. Puttle had left Holyoke four years earlier to live in California, and Reardon quickly recognized him.
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Jim Reardon
Reardon
Tuttle
California
Sox edge Indians 1 0 in World Series opener
In a brisk weather World Series opener at Boston, Johnny Sain held Bob Feller to a 1-0 victory as the Braves defeated the Indians. The game featured a pitchers duel with single Cleveland hit and no Boston hits through several innings while Sain and Feller battled in a tight affair.
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Mitchell
Dulles Briefs Dewey on Berlin Crisis Tour Dates
John Foster Dulles briefed Gov. Thomas E. Dewey on the Berlin crisis with two main points. He warned the Soviet Union pretends to seek a solution and that campaign statements in the United States fuel the Soviet whispering campaign. Dulles noted Dewey's unity speeches helped offset the mood and predicted further campaign reflections in upcoming stops from October 11 to October 15 in Pittsburgh Kansas City and St. Paul with more rear platform appearances aboard his special train.
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Rance Foreman Pow Wow Set for Oct 9 at Scout Camp
The Iowa River Valley Council Boy Scouts announce the Fall Round-Up highlight the Rance Foreman Pow Wow at the Boy Scout camp on Saturday evening October 9. Leaders from three counties gather for Western garb and the Branding Ceremony with Dr Loren R Borland as wrangler. A film The Three Assistants and foil cooking demonstration by Jack McDavid are featured to boost Cubing and Scouting programs.
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George R. Gragg
Jack McDavid
Iowa City
Soldiers Returned At Request of Kin
The bodies of two Washington boys were among 124 Jowans returned to the United States aboard the Carroll Victory. They were buried in private or national cemeteries at the request of next of kin. listed next of kin include Melo E. Hiller and Vernon R Beenblossom.
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Melo E. Hiller
Mery L. Hiller
Vernon R. Beenblossom
John M. Beenblossom
Leon Beatty Post Backs WWII Veteran Bonus Plan
The Leon Beatty ATO Legion post unanimously approves a resolution supporting a World War II veteran bonus in Iowa. The bonus proposal is to be placed before voters in this year’s general election. The meeting also schedules a party for Thursday evening October 21 and approves donating Legion wool tables to the Washington Youth Center.
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Ato Tican Legion Post
Iowa
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Legion
Washington
YWCA Drives Community Work Through Youth Groups
The YWCA promotes women and girls leadership with groups like Small Fry, Junior Y Teeners, Y Y Mixers, and Young Business Women. Activities include Saturday sessions, officer elections, and community events with the YMCA, book reviews, and talks on Women of the Bible.
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India
UN Recess Gives Reds Second Chance to End Berlin Crisis
In Paris on February 6 the United Nations Security Council paused to allow the Soviet Union another chance to accept Western proposals for ending the Berlin crisis. Western delegates charged the USSR with aggression in Berlin and refused to surrender western control, while proposing a four power foreign ministers conference and a lift of the blockade.
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Mrs John Lusek of Haskins Dies in Iowa City
Mrs John W Lusek 69 lifelong Washington county resident died Tuesday at Mercy hospital Iowa City after a year of illness Funeral services set for Thursday at Jones funeral home with Dr Fred Miller presiding Burial will be Riverside cemetery She was born January 14 1883 to Anthony and Mary Horak and married John W Lasek October 13 1903 Survivors include husband three sons Melo Yaro Clarence two daughters several siblings and thirteen grandchildren with one daughter Irene deceased
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Washington County
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mary Vacha Horak
Washington
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Melo
Ainsworth
Yaro
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East Moline
Richard Havel
Lorine Downing
Moline
Albin Beranek
Riverside
Elma
Mary Horak
Harry
Ed Horak
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Mela Horak
Irene
Sheriff Arranges Return of Stolen Machinery in Peoria
Sheriff H. M. Putnam spent yesterday in Peoria arranging the return of four saw table and road construction machines taken seven months ago near Dunvin. Officers in Peoria and here nabbed a gang of thieves selling loot as scrap iron.
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Peora
St James Benefit Carnival Crowds At Armory Night
The St James penny carnival at the armory drew a large crowd for a building fund fundraiser. Lucille Knotek won carnival queen with Helen Baker second and Barbara Redlinger third as acts and contests entertained attendees.
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Lucille Knotek
Armory Building
Clarence Ben~son
Lloyd Marek
Walker Will Judge Tall Coin Contest
James Benda Walker has been named chair of the Tall Coin contest judges with judging for this year’s event set for Saturday October 9. Duane Redlinger and Marlon Swift join as judges and Walter Zelinsky Charles Watey assist. Several star contestants have shown interest in this year’s contest. An announcement on the Tall Corn queen contest will appear in Thursday’s Evening Journal.
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de Hanved
Today Project
Jess Radda _ Yossist tum
Walker
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Marlon Swift
Walter Zelinsky
Charles Watey
Radda
Des Moines Weather Report with Showers and Cooling
Des Moines reports showers and windy conditions this afternoon and tonight. Cooler in the west and central tonight with clearing tomorrow. rain in the extreme east tomorrow morning. Temperatures rise to 60 to 65 today, fall to 38 to 44 tonight. Highs tomorrow about 59 to 55 northwest and 55 to 50 southeast.
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