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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1955
Page
1
Fred Goehringer an 18 year old waited on a safety island post for 30 minutes on Tuesday after his finger became wedged in a small hole in the cap of the post. The trolley arrived and departed without him.
The State Department said Soviet bloc nations may offer arms to Israel while also supplying Egypt. Spokesman Henry Suydam called the information recent and declined to confirm specifics. Asst. Secretary George V. Allen returned from Cairo amid fears of a renewed Arab Israeli clash due to Communist arms moves.
In Bath Maine Patrolman Earle Haines questioned an eight year old placing pennies in a parking meter the boy said he was helping fellow officers. The officer explained the coins did not go to the police.
A Portuguese ship off course reached Japanese waters around 1542 marking the first known contact between Japan and the West. The arrival signifies the start of direct interaction that would influence trade and cultural exchange in the region.
British speculates on Princess Margaret and Group Capt. Peter Townsend as they travel separately toward London. The Daily Sketch calls the double arrival significant amid months of romance rumors with a palace statement anticipated after Queen Elizabeth II returns from Balmoral.
The Agriculture Department estimates the 1955 corn crop at 3,117,739,000 bushels, with last month’s forecast at 3,113,467,000. Wheat output is seen at 915,528,000 bushels, including 689,403,000 winter and 226,125,000 spring wheat, while soybeans are pegged at 374,816,000 bushels.
R H McCleery spoke to about fifty Ys Men on the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient OT manuscripts older by a thousand years. The program included Explorer Scouting by Dave Price, Elk's Chanters concert on October 20, and the first rehearsal of the new Y's Men's chorus directed by Robert Ferrell.
Iowa’s 1955 corn crop is projected at 459.971 million bushels, about 15 percent below last year’s 540.015 million and the 10 year average. Hot dry weather trimmed yields to about 43 bushels per acre, with western Iowa hit hardest. Illinois edged ahead as the top corn state with an estimated 499.986 million bushels. Soybeans and hay show stronger than average or near-average results.
In Bonn the government said Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, 79, has improved somewhat after bronchial pneumonia. Officials noted he will remain in bed for some time and require a prolonged rest for convalescence.
Ed Nardy announces the annual Jaycee charity toy show on Saturday October 15 at 10 a.m. in the State Theater featuring Roy Rogers and Gabby Hayes in Utah. Admission requires a toy. new or used toys aid Washington County children. Call 773 R for toy donations and pickup.
Local officers announced the drive has raised 4173.63 by noon toward a 24500 quota. Mrs. Don Minick said returns are just starting to roll in and she expects the heaviest receipts today and Thursday.
Florence Chadwick completed the England to France crossing in 13 hours 55 minutes, trimming 11 minutes from the prior record. She battled fog, icy water, and jellyfish, finishing at a French beach and declaring she has had enough of the channel. Official observers noted the men's record remained 3 minutes ahead.
United Press reports violence flaring in multiple states as unions stage mass actions. In New Castle Indiana the Perfect Circle plant is guarded by National Guardsmen after 110 non strikers return to work. in Latrobe Pennsylvania 300 to 400 United Mine Workers attacked Kennametal plants. in Waco Texas 950 General Tire workers stage a sit down over race staffing. in St. Louis AFL Transit Union leads a large meeting to resume buses and streetcars amid a government seizure order. A 22,000 strong telephone workers strike in California and Nevada persists, delaying long distance and manual phone service.
Western diplomats at the United Nations said Soviet ideas on an international control agency for Eisenhower’s atoms for peace program were mild and reconcilable with Western views. Kuznetsov indicated Russia favored representation for Red China and Communist East Germany, but officials believed the Kremlin’s objections were not overwhelming.
Bernarr MacFadden 87 year old physical culturist was reported near death at Jersey City Medical Center on the danger list and sinking. An associate said his family was summoned to his bedside as he suffers from a blocked pancreas after fasting to treat jaundice.
The North Dakota Experiment Station announced approximately 75,000 bushels of Selkirk wheat are available to North Dakota growers for planting in 1955, supporting local agriculture and seed supply.
Gov. Leo A. Hoegh named Oliver P. Bennett as Iowa state insurance commissioner to succeed the late Charles Fischer. Bennett, 63, Mapleton attorney and former Monona County attorney and state senator, has served in law revision work and the Army Judge Advocate General Corps. Fischer died after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Candies Richardson 108 born in slavery in Mississippi died Monday night in Indianapolis where she had lived 37 years. She will be buried Friday.
John F E Mulroney former Iowa Supreme Court justice was sworn in as a judge of the U S Tax Court. He resigned from the Iowa court to take the presidential appointment and fills the vacancy left by Ernest H Van Fossan with a term expiring next June 2. Iowa Governor Leo Hoegh announced Henry Peterson will succeed Mulroney on the state court.
In Newton Iowa CIO official denies union members circulated petitions calling for a vote on Maytag Co contract proposals. Foremen were said to be circulating in Des Moines Colfax Mitchellville and Newton to confuse workers. A Newton lawyer claimed the petitions were drawn by the men themselves without company involvement and showed at least 44 signatures.
In Mount Pleasant Iowa 18 local businesses and residents pledged 5000 each to Wesleyan Colleges 5 million dollar development program. The first phase of the 10 year expansion began weeks earlier and prompted the gift.
Washington reports the age group for Salk polio vaccine priority widened from 5 9 years to birth through 14 years with states setting their own order within the range. Pregnant women may be added as a priority if states choose.
President Eisenhower shows gradual recovery after heart attack as doctors allow a small increase in official duties. A morning bulletin reports eight hours sleep and no complications while he plans a brief meeting with his brother Dr Milton S. Eisenhower, president of Penn State, who is traveling to Denver for a one day stay.
Peiping reports deny any default on civilian repatriation with 66 Americans in China. 47 can leave at any time but have not applied. 19 are deemed to have broken Chinese law. London and Hong Kong sources say detainees have not met British diplomats. The People's Daily asserts full compliance with the Geneva agreement.
A concise reflection states that the true sound remains in the core events, while most people are secondary reflections. It emphasizes the primacy of authentic noise over derivative chatter.
Iran declares entry into the Baghdad Pact linking Britain Turkey Iraq Pakistan in a southern defense belt. Premier Hussein Alawi announced in Tehran after informing Turkish and Iraqi ambassadors and parliament officials. Officials say a ministerial council will meet in Baghdad next month.
Rep. Eugene J. McCarthy says Democrats should nominate liberals from the North for president and vice president in 1956 to win in the North even at the risk of angering the South. He argues no need to compromise on loyalty or civil rights. Other leaders predict Stevenson or Harriman as nominees with party dynamics shaping the Chicago committee decision.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov warned Iran in Moscow that joining the Baghdad Pact is of grave importance and could jeopardize peace in the Middle and Near East. He said accession would contradict Soviet Iran relations and existing treaty obligations.
Wisconsin paid more than 400000 dollars between 1932 and 1954 for damage caused by deer to farm crops. Oats corn and apples suffered most, with farmers collecting compensation under state programs.
A fast moving cold front swept through Iowa, lowering temperatures by about 20 degrees. Skies cleared with highs in the 50s and 60s, while frost and freezing lows were forecast for tonight. The Des Moines Weather Bureau said a large high pressure system would bring fair skies and 60s for the next two days.
The four night event begins Tuesday as about 300 dogs entered from Indiana Tennessee Mississippi and Iowa compete for speed in trailing and treeing coons. No animals will be killed during the contest.
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