Truman OKs Dependency Bill and Rose Seed Program
Two 1950 items report on a free seed distribution program for multiflora rose plants due to high demand from the Iowa State Conservation Commission and on Truman signing a bill to grant living allowances to families of enlisted men. The seed offer covers 30 thousand packets for Des Moines distribution with mailing list signups. The allowance varies by rank and dependents, with servicemen contributing part of their pay, and details on implementation and eligibility.
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Iowa State Conservation Commission
Commission
Thomas Robb
State Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Des Moines 9
Iowa
Washington
Truman
Selective Service
Congress
Four marriage licenses issued in Washington and Riverside
Marriage licenses were issued Thursday to Paul R. Wheelan and Donna Lee Wylie both of Washington, and to Robert L. Marek of Washington and Mary E. Ruth of Riverside.
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Paul R. Wheelan
Donna Lee Wylie
Washington
Robert L. Marek
Mary E. Ruth
Riverside
Balance Sheet Shows Mixed Outlooks on the Korean War
A United Press analysis weighs the war’s prospects, noting bad signs such as potential winter fighting, large Chinese manpower near the border, slow UN reinforcements, and the risk of new offensives. It also highlights good factors including strong U S material support, air power dominance, continuous munitions flow, veteran troops, and limited Russian intervention.
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Korea
Harry Ferguson
United Press Foreign News
United Nations
U. N
Walton H. Walker
Five Air National Guard Units Called
Washington sources say five unnamed Air National Guard groups will be called to active duty soon to meet Air Force strength needs. Reserves will also be required to lift the regular Air Force toward 58 group strength by July. About 50,000 officers and men from the unorganized reserve have been called to active duty already. Air Force Chief of Staff Hoyt S. Vandenberg said four fighter bomber groups and one tactical reconnaissance group will receive 30 days notice.
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Air Corps
Air National Guard
Air Force Reserve
Air Force
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Lutheran Youth Rally At Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran youths from Burlington Iowa City Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Wapello and Wellman join Washington hosts for a Sunday rally at Trinity Church Washington. The program begins after dusk about 6 45 featuring two educational films The Shortest Way Home and The Call of the Cross.
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Mt Pleasant
Trinity Lutheran
Mt. Pleasant
Keokuk
Wapello
Wellman
Washington Group
Dentist Neighbor Murder Plot Brought by Popcorn Prescriptions
Pittsfield Mass. reports Dr Leo Ryan prescribes behavior aid for children in his chair. Harry McGinnis fills each prescription with popcorn and kills his dentist neighbor by the month.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Leo Ryan
Harry Mce- Ginnis
Izaak Walton League Plans Lake Darling Dedication
Izaak Walton League organizers announce a Sunday September 17 dedication for Lake Darling and appoint Washington county delegates to the state convention. They also discuss chartering a Mt Pleasant chapter on September 14 and plan the October 1 joint Washington Louisa picnic with a treasure hunt and boat races.
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Izaak Walton League
Lake Darling
Chicagua
Paul Horake
Lake Odessa
Mt. Pleasant
Washington and Louisa
al Baldrige
John Lemmon
Ray Whitehead
Herman Wagenknecht
Dr. L. C. Swain
Richard Scott
Harold Cress
W. R. Kime
Bob Miller
Earl Bauer
Washington County
Frank Miller
Washington
Homer Stephen
Cook
Louisa County
Blaine Hawkins
Carl Hedges
Mr. Smith
Canada Imposes Luxury Taxes Across Wide Range
Ottawa imposes 5 to 30 percent taxes on luxury items as part of a 400 million defense preparedness program. The tax retroactive to Sept 1 raises prices on candy, soft drinks, gum, beer, whiskey, appliances, cars, and whisky while avoiding higher personal income taxes. Corporations face a five percent profits tax increase.
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Ottawa
Ont
Junior
D.C. Abbot
Rural Young People Plan Chicago Trip
The Rural Young People's group discussed a charter bus trip to Chicago for September 30 and October 1 at their Legion hall meeting led by President Dale Caldwell. Members should contact Donna Hughes at the Extension office by September 14 to arrange travel. A tour of Chicago sights and a pro football game visit are planned with a post meeting discussion on living in a democracy led by Wilard Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rural Young People’s Organization
Donna Hughes
Queen City
Legion Hall
Dale Caldwell
Wilard Palmer
Drunk Charge Defendant Placed on Prohibition Probe
In Tampa Florida a complaining witness urged a judge to place the man charged as a common drunk on prohibition. Justice of the Peace Spicola instead ordered probation to practice prohibition.
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Tampa
Fla
Justice of the Peace
Spicola
Screwball Parade At Corn Fiesta Draws Many Entries
Dozens of entrants are listed for the Screwball Parade at the Corn Fiesta. The parade begins 1:30 pm Wednesday September 13, with lineup at 12:30 pm at Ross's garage and route along South Marion avenue. Entry fee is 1 dollar. seven prizes range from 35 to 65 dollars. Participants include Washington high school and Kalona high school marching bands and the Washington Saddle Club along with numerous local businesses.
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Ross
Marion Avenue
Washington High School
Kalona High School
Washington Saddle Club
Gilmore
Long Shell Service
Hite
D-X
Farrell's
Office Supply
Prtg
Washington Fruit Mkt
Culligan Soft Water Sr
Earl May
Tucker Chevrolet
Osineup Drug
Ken- Rene Studio
Wittmer’s
U-Save
Washington State Bank
Phillips Drug Store
Fern’s
Marlowe's Cleaners
J .C. Penney Co. Evening Journal
Hattie's
Tom Duncan’s
Sorden Music Co
T. L. Stewart Howe
Duke's Coffee Shop
Lea Sueppel
Chamberlin Bros
Scott Furniture
Frank Patterson
Martin’s Modern Cleaners
Trapped Miners Endure As Rescue Effort Presses On
In New Cumnock Scotland 128 coal miners are entombed 200 feet underground after a landslide. Gas pockets and new caveins slow attempts to reach them as 24 feet of coal face must be breached. Over 2,000 miners assist while weather hampers pumping efforts. Mrs. Tom Walker waits at the entrance, hoping for their swift rescue.
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New Cumnock
Scotland
National Coal Board
The
Coal Board
Glasgow
Tom Walker
Infant Delbert Rotzinger Dies At Brighton
Brighton obituary for Delbert Roy Rotzinger infant son of Roy H. and wife, born August 23, 1950, who died at home at noon. Graveside services set for Saturday at Hillcrest cemetery with Rev. A L Shuey officiating. Omer Hoskins funeral home in charge. Survived by parents, sister Janice Kay age 3, paternal grandparents Homer R. and wife of Brighton, maternal grandparents John Polton and wife of Washington.
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Brighton
Delbert Roy Rotzinger
Roy H. Rotzinger
Hillcrest Cemetery
A. L. Shuey
Omer Hoskins
Janice Kay
Homer R. Rotzinger
John Polton
Washington
Edith Welte dies in California at 64
Edith A Welte 64 of Richmond died in North Hollywood California late Wednesday morning. Funeral at 9 Monday at Holy Trinity church Richmond with burial in Richmond cemetery. Rosary 3 Sunday at Jones funeral home. Survived by daughter Mrs Orval Korf son Dale four grandchildren one brother and one sister. Her husband preceded her in death.
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Edith A. Welte
Richmond
North Hollywood
California
Holy Trinity
W. Fef. Boeckman
Jones
Ignatius
Mary Lafforek Keifer
William Welte
Orval Kort
Royal Neighbors
Kalona Wrc
Holy Trinity Church
Orval Korf
Dale
Iowa City
L. J. Keifer
Kafona
Leonard Lintz
Kalona
Walter Arthur
Bessie Keifer
W. J. Weifer
Explosion Destroys Des Moines Gas Station and Grocery
An explosion and fire last night destroyed a combined gasoline station and grocery in Des Moines. Damage was estimated at 19000 dollars. Earl Loupee and Anthony Ursano, operators of the station and store, offered no explanation. No injuries were reported.
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Des Moines
Earl Loupee
Anthony Ursano
Democrats Predict Takeover Of Congress In November
Minnesota Representative John A. Blatnik told a group of 200 Democratic leaders that the party will wrest congressional control from the Republican Dixiecrat coalition in November. He said voters in the Corn Belt could oust about a dozen GOP lawmakers amid improving economic conditions. Delegates were to hear speeches by John M. Redding and William Ek. Other leaders canceled due to war duties. Georgia Neese Clark and Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota were to speak tomorrow night.
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Detroit
Laxes
Minn
Minnesota
John A. Blatnik
Blatnik
John M. Redding
William Ek. Warne
Democratic Party
Washington
United States
Georgia Neese Clark
Hubert H. Humphreys
City Initiates Sidewalk Obstruction Crackdown
Mayor G. E. Mace fines Clair Keating fifteen dollars plus costs for obstructing sidewalks with merchandise and objects at his East Van Buren Street shop. He announced a citywide drive against similar sidewalk obstructions by businesses, warning others to stop or face action.
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G. E. Mace
Clair Keating
East van Buren Street
Keating
Allied Units Fall Back in Three Sectors on Front
Allied forces report a Korean front retreat in three sectors between Pohang and Yongchon as rain mud and red tank advances threaten Pohang airfield and the Kyongju road. South Korean evacuations continue at Masan while air support is crippled and enemy pressure tightens around the front.
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Tokyo
Pohang
Yongchon
United Press
Robert Bennyhott
Kyongju
Bennyhoff
Pusan
Taegu
Masan
Robert Vermillion
Eighth Division
Japan Sea
Women pay for marriage licenses in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo county clerk reports a surge of women applying for marriage licenses. Many arrive alone to file applications, reflecting a notable shift in who initiates the process.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Des Moines Weather: Light Rain Southeast, Mild Temperatures
Des Moines area forecasts light rain in the southeast this afternoon with highs near 70 to 75. Partly cloudy west with increasing clouds east, tonight mix of light rain in the southeast, cooler Saturday with highs 70 to 76 and lows 42 to 47 in the northwest. Winds variable becoming northeast to east at 10 to 15 mph.
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Des Moines
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