Truman Renewed Attack on Eisenhower Administration
Former President Truman told a Michigan Labor Day rally that the Republican administration prioritizes big business over the public, denouncing trickle down economics, rising interest rates, and cuts to housing programs. He urged negotiation with the Soviets from strength while defending a balanced budget and Korea wartime needs.
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Passengers Escape Fire From Northwest Constellation Crash
A Northwest Airlines Constellation crash landed in flames at McChord Field after dual engine failures near Seattle. Passengers escaped in five minutes with 16 treated for burns while Mrs. John Eisenhower rode along but disembarked before impact.
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Iowa Labor Day crashes claim nine lives in two days
Nine people died in Iowa crashes during the first two days of Labor Day weekend with more expected. Victims include Chris Jewel 74 of Hutchinson Minnesota and Howard Smith 44 of Davenport in highway crashes near Whittemore and Davenport.
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New England Braces As Hurricane Narrows Eastward
The fringe of a hurricane moves northward toward New England with dangerous gales heavy seas and high tides. The center was about 80 miles south of Nantucket moving at 20 mph and expected to pass east of Nantucket between 9 and 10 a.m. eastern time. Winds at Nantucket reached 40 mph as officials urged maximum precautions along the coast.
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Four Percent Deal Sparks Democratic Push for Full Hearings
Democrats urge the House Armed Services Subcommittee to release all facts from secret hearings linking a prominent Republican to an alleged four percent fee deal on Navy munitions. Central figure Warren L. Stephenson, longtime Capitol Hill Club secretary, reportedly offered a four percent finder’s fee to aid a California manufacturer selling Navy launchers.
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Anton Kauffman 62 Dies After Heart Attack at Farm Home
Anton Kauffman 62 a Swiss native and longtime Washington county resident died of a heart attack at his farm home eight and a half miles southeast of Washington Saturday at 5 50 p m Funeral services will be at 9 a m Tuesday September 8 at St James Catholic church with Rev RK J Kinnavey in charge Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery Rosary tonight at 7 30 p m in the Jones funeral home He was born March 14 1891 in Switzerland son of Jacob and Caroline Kauffman married Leah Stalder February 15 1914 and had lived in the United States since age 19 He was a member of St James Catholic church Survivors include his wife three children Helena at home Wilmer and Ed both of Washington six grandchildren one sister in South America and several half sisters and half brothers in Switzerland.
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Supermarket Sells Five Dollar Bill At Reduced Price
Bedford Indiana store offered a five dollar bill for four dollars eighty nine cents. A customer reported Parsons firm Century Industries Inc is in line to win a contract for about twenty five thousand of the units. He offered to help push orders up to seventy five thousand.
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Des Moines Tavern Blaze Damages Downtown Buildings
A four hour downtown Des Moines fire destroyed a tavern and damaged a clothing store drug store barber shop and beauty salon and injured a firefighter. The blaze started in the basement, burned through the center section, and 50 firemen fought it until control at 9:30 am.
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Reds Accuse Allies as Prisoner Exchange Ends
United Nations sources assert evidence that the Communists are holding back Allied prisoners possibly hundreds, while Peiping radio accuses the Allies of delaying over 160 Chinese prisoners. UN officials say repatriation will proceed for those who wish to return home and note Ble Switch wrap up last Sunday.
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Fourteen Die In Chicago Tenement Fire
A south side four story tenement fire killed at least 14 people and left three unaccounted for as police and rescue squads searched the rubble. Six of the dead were children and several family members identified multiple victims. Fire officials said the blaze began in the rear and firefighters battled the ruins for hours while portions of the building were torn down for safety.
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Local Exhibitors Win State Fair Honors in County Entries
State fair judging honored county exhibitors across multiple classes. Monroe D. Yoder & Son Kalona won champion Hereford barrow with an eighth in class. Knotek Bros Riverside placed fourth in a three-barrow pen with 14th and 15th in individual market barrows. Whetstine Bros Wellman earned reserve in short horn heifer. Keith Horn Washington showed eighth in purebred Duroc market barrow. Jack and Harold Bohr Wellman placed high in Shorthorn baby beef. Keota FFA showed five lambs with Gary Moothart and Keota FFA Chapter took third in its class. Largest ear of Iowa corn shown by Mrs. Edgar Fisk Cincinnati measured 13 1/2 inches long and nine inches in girth. Don Radda Washington took second in largest ear and fourth in 10 ear sample. Galileo invented the pendulum.
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Adenauer Wins Landslide in West German Elections
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and his pro American coalition captured 306 of 484 Bundestag seats, defeating the Social Democrats who won 150. Final results show CDU 45.2 percent, FDP 9.5 percent, German Party 3.2 percent, with Communists and Nazi Reich Party securing no seats. Western nations hailed the victory as a defeat for Soviet diplomacy.
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Special Voting Slated Friday on City Office Terms
Voters in Washington city will decide a 2018 ballot measure to change elective municipal terms from two years to staggered four year terms. If approved, half of council members will be elected to four year terms in November, with others serving two years. Ballots cast 9 am to 5 pm at ward polling places.
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Ralph Griffin Letts Is Claimed by Death
Ralph Griffin 75 retired farmer of Letts died Sunday in Hershey hospital Muscatine. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Letts Methodist church with burial in the Letts cemetery. Stephens funeral home in charge. Born November 18 1877 he married Gertrude Westbrook who survives. Surviving children include Carl Davenport William McAllen Texas Myrtle McQuinn Colorado Springs eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren and brother Walter Muscatine.
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Local Painter Kidnaps Hound Puppies Over Litter Dreams
In Fayette Mississippi a Sunday incident involves an eight-year-old registered painter owned by Col. Grover C. Brown who kidnapped five hound puppies and refused to return them after failing to have a litter for several years.
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Traffic Deaths Trim Labor Day Toll Expected to Top 4460
Safety officials warned of a Labor Day traffic surge as millions exit holiday travel. Through Friday 6 p m United Press tallied at least 314 deaths since the weekend began, with 226 in traffic accidents. Coast guards aided in Lake Michigan rescues and a Northwest Airlines crash near Ta comah, Washington. Nine hospitalized, two dead.
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Bridge Marathon Set To Begin October 5 In Washington
The Washington's Men's club will sponsor its second annual contract bridge marathon starting October 5 with a September 25 entry deadline. Forty six couples participated last year and will play 13 matches in two week periods at each couple's home. Prizes go to high scorers with funds supporting YMCA and community projects. E. D. Morrison Jr. chairs, assisted by Roy Fields and Bob Reed.
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VFW Club Manager Faces Liquor Charges
Arthur Bjork manager of the VFW Club Lehigh Iowa was to appear in Fort Dodge police court today in connection with a raid on the club Saturday night. Authorities raided theVFW Club and seized liquor after complaints from local officials.
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Weather Chicago Iowa Forecast
Fair cool east and central tonight with not quite as cool in extreme west. Tuesday fair and warmer with lows 45 to 55 and highs 82 to 88. Wednesday fair and a bit warmer.
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