1950 CROP Program Outlined in Washington County
Plans for the 1950 CROP program in Washington county will be drafted at a meeting at Washington high school on Monday October 30 at 7 30 p.m. The CROP program aids needy people in foreign lands with food clothing and cash. The meeting will be directed by Rev Carl Steefel and Richard Stephens of Ainsworth with Carl T Anderson and others assisting.
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Washington County
Washington High School
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Catholic Rural Life
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Carl Steefel
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
Carl T. Anderson
Chicago feeder cattle show opens with 175 calf carloads judged
The sixth annual Chicago feeder cattle show and sale began with judging 175 carloads of calves. Three Iowa feeders Fred Schmidt Karl Hoffman and Hugh Morvis judged. Cash prizes totaling 5609 across four classes. Entries from Texas to Canada include Herefords Aberdeen Anguss and Shorthorns.
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Chicago
Lowa
Fred Schmidt
Delar
Karl Hoffman
Tda Grove
Hugh Morvis
Ainsworth
United States
Texas
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Canada
Sioux City Targets All Day Parkers In Downtown Campaign
Sioux City police crews launched a campaign against cars occupying downtown spaces all day by feeding meters a nickel hourly. Fifty cars were tagged Wednesday as residents complained parking was unobtainable amid the drive.
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Sioux City
Jolson Dies During Card Game in San Francisco
The world mourns Al Jolson 64, famed as Mammy in blackface and star of The Jazz Singer, who collapsed from coronary occlusion while playing cards with two friends in San Francisco where he was recording a radio program with Bing Crosby. His career spanned five decades with films such as The Jolson Story and Jolson Sings Again.
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al Jolson
San Francisco
Bing Crosby
Hollywood
Jolson
Urge Rural Children To Attend YMCA Halloween Party
Rural children around Washington are urged to attend the annual Halloween party at the YMCA on Tuesday night. Officials note inquiries from parents and report some children have already begun Trick or Treat tours in Washington. The YMCA plans a free, full evening of entertainment for junior high age children and will hand out free treats at the end.
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Washington
YMCA
Problem of Atrocity Retribution Becomes More Difficult Each Day
In this United Press analysis Harry Ferguson argues that pursuing accountability for Korean War atrocities faces obstacles. No high communist leaders are captured, Kim Il Sung may be abroad, and trials in absentia risk blaming subordinates while lacking executables to pursue defendants.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press Foreign News
Douglas MacArthur
Kim Il Sung
Red China
Russia
MacArthur
Kim I] Sung
China
Red Army
Red
Harvester to Close Chicago and Milwaukee Plants
International Harvester said a two month CIO UAW strike would force shutdowns at its Chicago McCormick works and Milwaukee plant. The Chicago facility employs 5,600 and will be closed for a week for inventory starting Monday with potential follow up closure if the strike continues. Milwaukee, with 4,000 workers, would shut down Monday if the strike remains. Prior layoffs include Indianapolis Springfield O Chicago Rock Island and Melrose Park.
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Chicago
International Harvester Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Milwaukee
McCormick
UAW
Harvester
Indianapolis
Springfield
Louisville
jKy
Rock Island
Melrose Park
Farm Equipment Council
Independent
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Union
Corn Support Rates Set for 1950 in Washington County
Washington county PMA chairman Howard J L Witting states 1950 corn support is 1.42 per bushel, with national rates of 1.56 to 31.64 in commercial counties and 1.02 to 1.50 in non commercial counties. Rates reflect 90 percent parity in commercial areas and 75 percent in non commercial areas. Loans and purchase agreements run through May 31 1951 with loans maturing July 31 1951. County PMA office in Washington offers details on loans and storage requirements.
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Washington County
Howard JL. Witting
County Production and Marketing Administration
Washington
Truck Crash in Riverside Destroys Porch
Duane Longwell drove an empty truck from Wellman into Riverside and skidded off Highway 22 striking a porch. The Estelle Kritz home porch was demolished and the vehicle sustained front-end damage, but Longwell emerged unhurt.
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Riverside
Duane Longwell
Wellman
Highway 22
Estelle Kritz
Longwell
Minden Files Confession of Judgment for Oil Co
Fred Minden filed a confession of judgment in district court clerk R. R. Noonan's office in favor of So ny Vacuum Oil Co. The filing acknowledges a debt of 400 dollars and authorizes recording the judgment.
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R. R. Noonan
Fred Minden
So‘ony-Vacuum Oil Co
Mr. Minden
Tuberculosis Group To Meet November 6
The Washington County Tuberculosis Association invites all who bought at least one dollar of Tuberculosis Christmas Seals in the past year to attend a meeting at the court house on November 6 at 7 30. A board of directors will be elected and other business will be transacted.
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Washington County Tuberculosis Association
Court House
Korean Republicans Reach Manchurian Border Near Yalu
Korean Republican units push toward the Yalu frontier with about 170000 Allied troops in pursuit as Chinese Communist forces reportedly enter Korea. U S Marines land at Won san and Gen Edward Almond orders a northward push to the border.
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Tokyo
Manchurian
Korea
North Korea
Pyongyang
Manchuria
Wonsan
U.S
Yalu River
U. S
Seoul
Pusan
Chosan
Kojang
Edward M. Almond
10Th Corps
U.S. 8Th Army
United Nations Forces Assert Broad Korea Authority
An 8th Army statement says United Nations forces including the United States have authority to operate anywhere in Korea as dictated by the tactical situation. Reports say stiffened resistance marked the Allied march north, following a frontline claim from a war prisoner that 20,000 Chinese Communist soldiers had entered Korea and taken positions.
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United Nations
United States
Korea
8Th Army
Izaak Walton Elk Dinner Heads for Chicago Chapter Meeting
Izaak Walton league members planning to attend the elk dinner at the Chicagua chapter meeting on Monday, October 30, should mail reservations to Paul Horak or call him. Plans include a speaker, a film Hunting in Alaska, and Bud Hill singing. The business session will cover nominating committee reports and preliminary plans for next year's membership drive. The elk has arrived in Washington and is in a locker here.
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Izaak Walton League
Chicagua
Paul Horak
Horak
Alaska
Bud Hill
Washington
Winterset Car Man Tells of Kidnapping
Winterset dealer Russell Cain, 28, reported four men forced him into his own car Monday night near Ottumwa after demanding 12 000. He escaped, wrecked the vehicle, and was treated for minor injuries. Sheriff Letz said he has had no contact with authorities over the claim. Madison County attorney Frederick noted Cain had previously hinted at extortion attempts.
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Winterset
Cecil Letz
Letz
Russell Cain
Wapello
Everett Orman
Ottumwa
Cain
Orman
Highway 24
Madison County
Robert O. Frederick
Community Chest Drive Nears 15 000 Mark
A survey of Community Chest records at the YMCA shows contributions and pledges reached $10,000 with hopes to hit $15,000 as canvassing continues. Officials acknowledge the overall goal remains $25,000 with school collections near Washington and guidance from Elsie Glassburner and Paul V. Shearer boosting totals.
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Community Chest
Ymca Today
YMCA
Washington
Elsie Glassburner
Stewart Elementary
Odl
Langenberg Funeral Here Friday Morning
Funeral services for Lucy Langenberg who died here Tuesday night will be held Friday morning at o'clock in St. James church with Rev. R. J. Kinnavey in charge. Rosary will be recited at the Jones funeral home this evening at 8 o'clock.
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Lucy Langenberge
St. James Church
R. J. Kinnavey
Jones Funeral Home
GOP Meeting Planned Here Friday Event
Washington County Republican Central Committee and county candidates plan a 7 30 pm Friday meeting in the courthouse to finalize get out the vote efforts for the upcoming general election. Dave Livingston says many eligible voters have not yet voted and notes advance registration is not required nor is prior primary voting needed.
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Washington County
Republican Central Committee
Court House
Dave Livingston
Livingston
Jaycees Finalize Halloween Parade Plans
Jaycees complete plans for the Halloween events after a brief meeting led by parade chairman Virgil Wittmer. Rural children are urged to join the country parade and Halloween party to follow at the country club after the YMCA children's event.
Food Price Rise to Be Investigated Soon
Senate investigators will resume study of soaring food prices with public hearings set to begin November 14 under Chairman Guy M. Gillie. The hearings will likely cover meat prices next, with possible focus on sugar and margarine prices and milk products also on the agenda.
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Washington
Senate
Guy M. Gillie
Iowa Democrat
Agriculture Subcommittee
Congress
Gillette
Subcommittee
Paul Shearer Addresses Citizenship Class at Iowa Wesleyan
County Attorney Paul V. Shearer spoke to a citizenship class at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday morning. He discussed the value and function of political parties and the talk was broadcast from Mt. Pleasant over WSUI radio.
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Paul V. Shearer
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
WSUI
Des Moines Weather Outlook Today and Friday
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Friday. Highs near 70 to 75 today and about 75 Friday, rising near 80 in the west. Lows 38 to 45 north and 48 to 52 south. Winds southeast to south 18 to 22 mph with gusts to 30 mph this afternoon, shifting to southwest 20 to 25 mph Friday.
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Des Moines
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South Korea
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