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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1950

Page

2

YWCA Mixer Mary Waggoner to Preside at BIPA Meeting

Mary Waggoner of the YWCA Mixers will preside at next weekend’s BIPA conference in Ottumwa. She was elected state chairman at last year’s Muscatine event, guiding club assignments amid withdrawals and preparations for a program benefiting Iowa YWCA members.

Mary Waggoner YWCA BIPA Ywca Mixers Ottumwa Mary Muscatine Iowa Washington Ywca Lavonne Burlington Lavonne Edwards

Heat loss in long gas water lines prompts near tap heater

When hot water travels through long piping to outlets heat is lost. Install your automatic gas water heater closest to tap outlets such as the kitchen laundry and bathroom to save gas.

Morrison & Morrison Attorneys Directory Entry

Morrison and Morrison attorneys E. D. Morrises E. D. Montison Jr Morrison Building contact Morrisons phone 245 S. W. Livingston Robert Day Attorneys Abstract Dept in office 204 W. Main phone 147 or 964

Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys E. D. Morrises E. D. Montison Jr Morrison Bldg Phone 245 S. W. Livingston Robert Day W. Main

Knotek Brother of St. James Parish Member Dies

Knotek youth organization member and St. James Catholic church member dies. Survivors include his father, mother, and three sisters Mary Catherine Lucille Ann and Linda Kay Knotek.

Olie St. James Catholic Church Mary Catherine Lucille Ann Linda Kay Knotek

Cancelled 4 H meeting honors North Carolina trip

A Brighton 4 H meeting scheduled for Monday evening was cancelled due to the death of Ralph Knotek. The notice states the gathering is cancelled in light of his passing and honors those who traveled to North Carolina.

Brighton North Carolina Ralph Knotek

New Control Law to Curtail Aliens Here

Washington reports the Internal Security Act of 1950 will bar anyone with a totalitarian taint from entering or renewing visas. About 75,000 people on temporary visas may be affected as officials require proof of never having affiliated with communist, Nazi, or fascist groups. Renewals will become harder to obtain and enforcement may extend to aliens abroad.

United States State Department State and Justice Departments

French Rearmament Seeks U S Aid for 28 French Divisions

Washington talks on rearmament recessed as France outlined a three year program to build 28 divisions. Paris seeks a down payment of 3.17 billion dollars in American aid next year and asks for U S dollars and weapons to bring 10 divisions to full strength by 1951.

Washington France

France Seeks Vast Military Aid From United States

At early talks in Washington American officials signaled concerns over France’s request for extensive aid including 18 new battalions of native Indo-Chinese troops, up to 18 divisions in 1952 53 with a 13 ton high velocity anti tank gun and 60 mph vehicles, plus carriers and planes. Interim aid for 1951 was promised pending further screening studies.

Indo-China France U.S United States Dean Acheson Defense George C. Marshall Secretary of Treasury John W. Snyder

Vrench Rearmament Program Referred to U S Officials

A report notes that the Vrench rearmament program has been referred to United States officials for consideration. The article discusses potential implications for defense policy and international diplomacy.

U. S

Ford Widow Dies at 84 in Detroit Hospital

Mrs Henry Ford, widow of the pioneer of assembly line production, dies in Henry Ford Hospital Detroit at age 84. She succumbed to acute coronary occlusion.

Henry Ford Detroit Henry Ford Hospital Husband International

Model T Lasts

MAR YSVILLE KAP UP John J. McKnight has been driv-

Marysville Kap John J. McKnight

For Farmers Only $1 a Month Coverage Offer

An accidental injury coverage for farmers costs one dollar per month and pays all bills up to $500 from farm injuries. It can be attached to farm liability policies and is pitched as valuable during the corn picking season. Visit to learn more.

Model T Ford Preserved Engine Marks 32-Year Run

A Model T Ford, used as a car for 32 years, was converted into a pickup and kept on the road. The vehicle, listed as built over a long period, still runs with its original pistons after 32 years of passenger use and a 1940 conversion noted.

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