Chinese Communists Marching on Tibet
Hong Kong based report says China doubled armed strength past 19 million with 5 million regulars advancing toward Tibet to “free 3 million Tibetans.” It notes a 5.5 million strong militia and 500000 Manchurian militiamen aiding regulars, while observers claim Manchuria becomes an armed camp as North Koreans flee toward the Yalu.
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Hong Kong
Tibet
Communist New China News Agency
Peiping
Manchuria
North Korea
Orean
Yalu River
US says it holds bigger A bomb stock than Russia
Gordon Dean, head of the U S atomic energy commission, said Washington will not reveal exact Soviet numbers but asserts U S superiority. He noted a strong 13 month buildup since the Truman explosion claim and said A bomb production continues along the line and stockpiling remains substantial.
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Washington
Gordon Dean
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Dean
Truman
Weather Des Moines Iowa Mostly Fair and Warmer
Des Moines forecast notes mostly fair and warmer conditions tonight and Thursday. Highs near 70 today, 75 expected Thursday, with lows around 42 tonight and 46 to 52 Thursday night. Winds light to southerly 14 mph today, 18 to 24 mph in the west Thursday, shifting eastward. Friday looks partly cloudy and mild with highs 70 to 75. Saturday may bring showers and increasing cloudiness.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Keokuk Presbytery Meeting at UP Church
Dr Albert B Kelly delivered the keynote speech at the Keokuk Presbytery gathering in the UP Church Tuesday night. Nearly all churches in the presbytery were represented with over 10 attendees as members discussed retaining and gaining congregants. The event followed a dinner by the October committee of the Ladies Aid Society. Dr. Dyklhuisen led a question period, and Marion George with piano accompaniment led group singing.
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Albert EB. Kelly
Keokuk
Ladies Aid Society
Kelly
P. G. Dyiklhuisen
Marion George
George
Hi Y Members to Fairfield Meeting
Four Washington Hi Y club members and YMCA secretary Artemas Brown will attend the South and East Iowa conference meeting in Fairfield on Saturday October 28. Delegates Dick Kennedy Duane Thompson Gary Gorham and Doug Fuhr will join Hi Y and Tri Hi Y members at Parsons College where Dr. Tom Shearer president of Parsons College will be principal speaker.
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Washington Hi
Snyder Sees Higher Tax Burden Ahead for U S
Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder told the Iowa Bankers Association that tax increases next year could be larger than many expect. He urged paying defense costs from current revenues and cautioned that pay-as-you-go plans would require substantial tax hikes, while urging time for current credit controls to work.
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Des Moines
Treasury
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Iowa Bankers Association
John J. Cavanaugh
University of Notre Dame
Drew Pearson
Kenneth R. Wells
American National Bank and Trust Company
Chicago
United States
Korea
Community Chest drive nears $6000 of $25100 goal
The Washington Community Chest Drive reports about $6000 raised toward the $25100 target as workers, led by Robert Day, push to boost contributions by Thursday. A red feather sign on the square and illuminated bulbs will track progress, with officials urging continued canvassing and headquarters reporting.
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Ray Guest
Harry Turner
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Car thief trapped after wrong turn by city jail
In Knoxville Tennessee a vehicle thief fleeing police drove into an alley behind the city jail and became trapped, ending the chase.
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Knoxville, Tenn
French, Red Forces In See-Saw Struggle in Indo-China
French military reports a back‑and‑forth battle with Ho Chi Minh forces as Tan Mai fortress is recaptured and Chuc Phai Than falls, while Muongkhuong is abandoned. Lao Kay becomes the remaining western anchor on the border defense line amid advancing Communist gains.
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Saigon
Ho Chi-Minh
Tan Mai
Tienyen
Tonkin
Hanoi
Chuc Phai Than
Vietnam
Muongkhuong
Laokay
Indo-China
Red River
Funeral services for Dr H F Masson held at Jones funeral home
Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon for Dr H F Masson at the Jones funeral home with Rev Milo Philippi and Rev Basil McBee presiding. Pallbearers included Isaac Kleese, Dr W B Crooks, James Taylor, Lester Luckenbill, John Winga and Robert Grimes. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
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H. F. Masson
Jones Funeral Home
Milo Philippi
Basil McBee
Isaac Kleese
W. B. Crooks
James Taylor
Lester Luckenbill
John Winga
Robert Grimes
Elm Crove Cemetery
Stores Observe Armistice Day Closures in Washington
Chamber of Commerce secretary Les Hamil announced most business houses in Washington will close all day Saturday November 11 for Armistice Day. He said local stores will operate on Friday November 10 with Saturday hours.
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Chamber of Commerce
Les Hamil
Washington
Truman Pushes Universal Military Training At National Guard Meet
President Truman told the National Guard association that the United States must be prepared to fight and urged backing for universal military training. He called selective service findings that many youths are unfit for service disgraceful and noted his repeated requests to Congress for a UMNT law. He hinted a renewed push next year while reaffirming a strong posture pending a global disarmament pact.
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Washington
Truman
United States
United Nations General Assembly
Congress
National Guard
Jaycees Plan Masquerade Dance For Halloween Night
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a masquerade dance at the country club on Halloween night after the town's children party. Funds from the dance support future Jaycee events including a costume parade. Attendees need not wear costumes but should be masked. prizes for best costume or mask. Refreshments include sandwiches, pop, coffee, apples, cider and doughnuts.
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Country Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lucy Langenberg Dies Here Suddenly
Lucy Langenberg 74 a longtime Washington resident died at 10 o clock Tuesday night after a brief illness she fell ill while en route to church Funeral arrangements by Jones funeral home pending She was born June 16 1876 in Roseburg Oregon daughter of Henry and Caroline Langenberg and came to Iowa City early in life later moving to Washington in 1886 she attended Washington schools and the State University of Iowa She belonged to St James Catholic church and its Altar and Rosary society Her survivors include a sister Rose a niece Mrs John Clay and a nephew Karl Langenberg both of California.
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State University of
Iowa
St. James Catholic Church
Miss Langenberg
Rose
John Clay
Karl Langenberg
California
Senatorial Fight Heats Up In Iowa Campaign Duel
Democrat Albert Loveland attacked Senator Bourke Hickenlooper in Mason City saying his record shows a startling lack of service to Iowa and that he represents big business and oil interests. Hickenlooper accused Loveland of being hand picked by the national administration and urged an independent congress to curb presidential control.
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United Press
Iowa
Albert J. Loveland
Mason City
Bourke Hickenlooper
Loveland
Hickenlooper
Keokuk
Congress
Protective coating advice for Halloween car pranks
Washington based Bureau of Standards offers a quick fix for vandalized car windows. Apply a thin layer of vaseline or oil with a soft cloth before sleep, then remove soap or crayon marks with hot soapy water or window cleaner. No scraping, no mess, the bureau says.
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Washington
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Disarmament Would be a Severe Blow to Russia's World Program
United Press report by Harry Ferguson notes Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky applauded the UN speech by President Truman on disarmament but offered no cheers. The piece argues Russia maintains the world’s largest military, controls Eastern Europe, and would resist disarmament, with about 2 million allied and satellite troops in Europe under arms and ready to react to any move to dismantle military strength.
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Russia
Andrei Vishinsky
Truman
United Nations
Mr. Truman
Vish Insky
Europe
Bulgaria
Hungary
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hunga
Romania
Albania
Moscow
SUI Professor Delivers UN Talk to Y's Men Club
Prof. Vernon Van Dyke of State University of Iowa Lown discusses United Nations prospects and the “rule of law” with the Washington Y's Men's Club on United Nations Day. He notes real UN power will emerge slowly and cites ongoing national legal struggles. The group cancels next week’s meeting due to a city Halloween event at the YMCA.
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Vernon van Dyke
Department of Political Science
State University of Iown
Washington Y's
van Dyke
United Nations
U's
YMCA
Jaycee Meeting Set at Patterson Pioneer Corn Office
Junior Chamber of Commerce members are recalled to an 8 oclock meeting at the Patterson Pioneer Corn company office. Unfinished business on the children's Halloween parade and the Jaycee Halloween dance will be completed.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Patterson Pioneer Corn Company
Captured Soldier Reports Chinese Move Into Korea
A South Korean claim, later described as verified by U N forces, said 20 000 Chinese communists entered North Korea on Oct 19 and took defensive positions south of the Yalu river. U P reported no corroboration from Gen Douglas MacArthur's headquarters. details remain unclear as UN forces advance toward Manchuria.
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6Th Division
Kanggye
Manchurian
Chonchon River
Yalu River
Yongyu
Hamhung
Tokyo
North Korea
United Press
U. S. 1St Corps
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
U. Pb
1St Corps
Manchuria
United Nations
Glenn Stackhouse
U. S
ROK
Republic of Korea
South Koren
Unsan
Sunday School Meeting Hosts 75 Washington Teachers
About 75 teachers and officers of Sunday schools in Washington gathered at the Methodist church for a cooperative supper. Dr. W J Grossheim introduced guest speaker Dr W Smith of the University of Doubuque who urged cooperation between home and school in Christian education.
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Washington
Methodist Church
W. J. Grossheim
W. Smith
University of Doubuque
Smith
Dr. Smith
Robert Everetts
Artemas Brown
Circle II
T. C. Polk
Washington Ministerial Association
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