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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1952

Page

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Many Volunteers Aid Chest Campaign Drive in Washington

Volunteer workers will canvass house to house starting Monday to raise funds for the Community Chest. Chairman Keith Vetter announces a long list of helpers across general, colonels, and various workers including Merle Lytle, Tom Joth, Harry Sowden, and Bob Brewer, among many others.

Washington Kveith Vetter Sears Eneral Merle Lytle Tom J’oth Ilirny Sowden Bob Brewer Rreck Vernon Witnig Mae Davis Edward Satay George Morrison Roger Sherman Lucy Dempsey Truman Hysell Edna Mefauris Walter Sheetz J.W. Shenerelt Marie Marie Enes Wheelan Marjorie Merceds Virgil Wittmer Vera Woolf John Widmer A. J. Volruba Mabel Schooley I Iurain Tucker Paul Kone Gerald Edwards Leil Humble Clarence Wil John Patterson Tfverald Duncan

Guard Show Ready For Presentation On Monday Night

The national guard sponsored talent show Shooting Stars will be presented Monday and Tuesday at the high school auditorium. William Miller will MC the event with pre show music by Bill Wessler and Wick School of Dance handling dance routines.

Shooting Stars National Guard Haseen William Miller Bill Wessler Wick School of Dance Snow White the Seven Dwarfs Dorothy Kokesh Fran Allison Lynn Messer Donna Bidwell Dennis Murphy Prince Charming Seven Dwarfs Debbie and Rose

Dulles Supports Ike's Korean Peace Policy

John Foster Dulles told reporters in Atlanta that a Eisenhower administration could greatly alter the Korea situation within a year through reshaping U S forces and propaganda in Asia He argued delaying troop withdrawals and intensified messaging would pressure Soviet and North Korean aims while warning of Communist propaganda framing the United States as aggressive.

Atlanta ATP John Foster Dulles Korea Eisenhower Dulles Owient D. Eisenhower Russia Asia Soviet Russia U. S&s

SSA Representative to Visit Iowa State Employment Office

A Social Security Administration representative from Burlington will be at the Iowa State Employment Office in Washington on Wednesday October 22 from 9 30 to 10 30 a m. People may consult the official about Social Security benefits or requirements.

Social Security Administration Burlington Washington Iowa State Employment Office

Eisenhower Halts Campaign for Final Tour in Newark Speech

Dwight D. Eisenhower paused his high speed campaigning to regroup Republicans for a final drive against Democrats. In Newark New Jersey he assailed Truman for opposing the 1942 poll tax repeal and urged revision of the McCarran immigration law while praising Gen. George C. Marshall. He denied taft influence, saying final decisions are his alone.

New York Dwight Eisenhower Truman Newark N. J George C. Marshall Delaware New Jersey Robert A. Taft

Two First Graders Admit Theft Spree

Two six-year-old boys and an eight-year-old accomplice confessed to a three-week theft and vandalism spree in East Hampton Connecticut. State Police Lt. Robert Rundle said their arrests led to charges against the children's fathers for contributing to the delinquency of minors. The youths admitted taking money and merchandise during the spree.

East Hampton Conn Robert N. Rundie Rundle

Nixon Promises Real Purge in State Department

Nixon on campaign swing through upstate New York vows a thorough cleaning of the State Department from Acheson downward if Republicans win the November elections. About 3,699 people cheer as he speaks from a temporary platform beside his special train in Ithaca with state GOP chief Pfeiffer and Senator Ives.

Nixon Richard M. Nixon State Department Acheson Ithaca Upstate New York Republican GOP William L. Pfeiffer Irving M Ives

Wisconsin Badgers defeat Iowa Hawkeyes 42 to 13

The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 42 to 13 in the opening home game in Iowa City this afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa City

Wage Board Cuts Miners Pay Increase Prompting Strike Expected

The Wage Stabilization Board reduced the new 1.90 dollar daily wage boost for 376000 soft coal miners to 1.50 dollars, prompting expected nationwide strike starting Monday as labor and public members split over the cut. Archibald Cox defended the decision noting equal treatment with other groups and inflation concerns.

Washington Wage Stabilization Board John L. Lewis Archibald Cox Cox

Allies Break Chinese Holds on Triangle Mountain

Allied infantrymen seized the last Chinese position on Triangle Mountain in the Central Front after a five hour battle at Pike's Peak. Sabrejets shot down two MIG-15s in separate air battles over northwest Korea, marking a strong day for UN forces.

Seoul Korea Triangle Mountain U.N U.S Pike's Peak

Stevenson Criticizes Whining Politicians On Korean War

In a San Antonio speech Stevenson denounces opponents including Eisenhower and Taft, saying he has contempt for critics of the Korean conflict. He ties the Korea effort to the Alamo and insists the fight defends America's enduring ideal against calls for retreat.

San Antonio Tex Adlai Stevenson Dwight D. Eisenhower Robert A. Taft Ohio Alamo Plaza Stevenson the Alamo Eisenhower Taft America

Iowa Driver Reports Holdup in Omaha

Orville Vanderpool of Council Bluffs told Omaha police he was robbed of 85 dollars Friday night as he parked his truck in Omaha's east area. A man walked up from behind and took his billfold.

Omaha Orville Vanderpool Council Bluffs Vanderpool

Claims Self-Defense In Fatal Shooting

In Sioux City Edward Hickumbottom a 74 year old Black man says he shot and killed Amelia Blackhawk a 28 year old Indian after she approached with a butcher knife. He fired two shots into the air then shot when she advanced. He is held without charge.

Sioux City Edward Hickumbottom Hickumbottom Amelia Blackhawk

Press Breakdown Delays Evening Journal Edition

A serious breakdown at the Evening Journal press disrupted today’s newspaper delivery. Management apologizes for the delay after the machine required parts from nearby towns to complete the press run.

Evening Journal Journal

Vishinsky accuses U S of prolonging Korea war at UN

At the United Nations Andrei Vishinsky charged the United States prolongs the Korean war to mask domestic economic troubles. He blamed NATO and the Big Three for a war psychosis and denounced U S monopolistic capital profits from the war. He urged Poland's Stanislaw Skrzeszewski plan for an unconditional POW return and criticized U S methods in Korea.

United Nations N.Y Stanislaw Skrzeszewski Poland U. N Korea Vishinsky Dean Acheson United States

Nixon Says Adlai Duped by Hiss on Campaign Trail

Sen. Richard M. Nixon heads to upstate New York after charging Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson was duped by Communist Alger Hiss. Nixon planned to campaign in Ithaca Geneva and Auburn as part of his tour.

Nixon Stevenson Hiss Alger Hiss Richard M. Nixon Upstate New York Adlai E. Stevenson Chicago Ithaca Geneva Auburn

Donahues Attend Iowa Wisconsin Football Game

Mr and Mrs E P Donahue of New Hampton were overnight guests at Dr J M Lloyds home and today plan to attend the Iowa Wisconsin football game at Iowa City.

E. P. Donahue New Hampton J. M. Lloyd Iowa City

Rabbi Silver Says Truman Remarks Shock Eisenhower Link

Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver who met with Dwight D. Eisenhower at Columbia University called Truman’s Friday remarks linking Eisenhower to anti Semitism shocking and irresponsible. Silver, with Gov. Dewey, emphasized Eisenhower’s known tolerance and opposition to the McCarran Walter act in a morning conference.

New York Rabbn Abba Hillel Silver Dwight D. Eisenhower Truman Eisenhower Silver Thomas E. Dewey Columbia University Mr. Truman Jewish Welfare Board Washington

Byrd Attacks Stevenson Endorses No Democratic Ticket

Virginia Senator Harry S Byrd sharply denounced Gov Adlai E Stevenson in a Friday radio address saying he cannot endorse Stevenson because the nominee promises only Trumanism. Vice President Alben Barkley followed with a blistering public rebuke in Arlington Virginia, signaling intra party tension over the 1948 ticket.

Washington Harry S. Byrd Alben W. Barkley Virginia Adlai E. Stevenson Barkley Byrd Arlington

Fire Destroys 600 Acres Near State Park

Fire burned 600 acres of farm land south of Nine Eagles State Park near Leon Iowa. Authorities said most of the area was pasture with some cornfields swept by flames. Some corn was saved. Earlier this week 400 acres burned north of the park.

Leon Nine Eagles State Park

Marriage License Issued in Cedar Rapids for Von Gay and White

A marriage license was issued at the courthouse here to Marvin Von Gay and Irma EB White, both of Cedar Rapids.

Court House Marvin von Gay Irma EB White Cedar Rapids

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