Iowa’s Youngest Swimmer Lance Frederick Sets Red Cross Mark
Lance Frederick the five year old son of Dr and Mrs Karl Frederick of Washington passed the Red Cross swimming test at age five years four months becoming likely Iowa’s youngest to qualify. He began swimming at the Washington YMCA at one and has a long list of feats including 140 yard continuous swim and a 15 foot high board dive. He aims to become a University of Denver swimmer.
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Karl Frederick
Washington
Lowa
Red Cross
Lance
Frederick
Ronnie
Washington Ymca
Navy
Marines
Saratoga
Wate
Washington County
University of Denver
Denver, Colo
Iowa
U.N. Security Council to Study U S Protest on Siberia Shootdown
The United Nations Security Council will meet Friday to address the shooting down of an American P2V Neptune by Soviet fighters off Siberia. Dr. Francisco de Urutia of Colombia called the meeting after a request from U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. The U S contends the incident occurred over international waters on a peaceful mission and endangers international peace and security.
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N.Y
United Nations Security Council
Siberia
Council
Francisco Urrutia
Colombia
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Lodge
U.S
U.N
Prison Inmates Rally Behind Karsten in Death Penalty Case
Fort Madison inmates begin a fundraising drive to aid William Karsten 29 facing a Aug 15 execution for his role in a Pulaski farmer slaying during an $81 holdup. Warden Latinson noted inmates oppose the death penalty and hope to raise 500 for appeal.
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Fort Madison
William Karsten
Percy Latinson
Karston
Wendell Jones
Iowa Supreme Court
Lainson
Edward J
Buddy) Beckwith
Morrison
Irma Jean Stahlhut
Hamilton
H.C. Taylor
Bloomfield
Defense Chiefs To Study Asia Threat
Washington reports the president and the National Security Council will assess Red China's armed strikes on Nationalist islands near Formosa. A secret decision on extending the 7th Fleet’s range to protect stepping stones may be taken. Dulles returns from Asia to attend.
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Washington
Eisenhower
National Security Council
Denver
John Foster Dulles
Philippines
Formosa
Japan
San Francisco Man Killed in Iowa Highway Collision
Corbett B. Minnes, 71, San Francisco, was killed when his car was struck broadside by another vehicle at an intersection nine miles west of Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, according to Sheriff John Taylor.
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Iowa
Corbett B. Minnes
San Francisco
Here
Warren County
John Taylor
Music Note In Waterville Professor Joins College Music Dept
In Waterville Maine professor Peter Re joins the Dalby College music department as a new member, according to the UP report.
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Music Note
Waterville
Peter Re
Dalby College
Hoegh Urges Marketing Research for Farmers
Atty Gen. Leo A. Hoegh, Republican candidate for governor, called for increased research into marketing distribution and industrial use of farm products. He spoke at the Iowa state plowing contest and said the farmer’s biggest problem is in channels of trade after leaving the farm. He urged tackling trade issues with determination.
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Bedford
Iowa
Leo A. Hoegh
Hoegh
Plan Schneider Rites At Riverside Tuesday
Funeral services for 2nd Lt. Richard J. Schneider 22 helicopter pilot killed July 28 near Seoul Korea will be held at St Marys Riverside at 10 a.m. Tuesday with rosary Monday night. Joint services by Air Force unit from Waverly VFW and American Legion post. Burial arrangements by Sorden and Adams. Born March 29 1932 near Riverside son of Edward and Helen Brennen Schneider. Survived by his parents one sister Eileen two brothers Dwane Iowa City and William Riverside.
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Richard J. Schneider
Seoul
Korea
Riverside St. Mary's Church
Air Force
Waverly
VFW
American Legion
Sorden and Adams
St. Mary's Church
Eileen
Dwane
Iowa City
William
Griffin Wins Georgia Primary With Unbeatable Lead
Lt. Gov. Marvin Griffin led eight opponents in the Georgia Democratic primary for governor, amid support for the plan to abolish public schools to preserve racial segregation. Thompson trailed in second as late returns hinted at a runoff. Griffin had about 296 county unit votes, far above the 206 needed for victory.
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Marvin Griffin
Herman Talmadge
Griffin
Talmadge
Georgia
Mr. Thompson
United Press
Thompson
Tom Linder
Fred Hand
Charles Gowen
Americans Send 121 Million Pounds Mail Overseas 1953
Americans shipped 121 million pounds of mail to overseas servicemen during 1953, reflecting a major effort to sustain troops abroad. The volume highlights ongoing postal support for U S forces overseas amid Cold War era deployments.
Councilmen Approve Parking Ordinance on Madison Avenue
Washington city councilmen approved an ordinance limiting parking on the north side of Madison avenue just south of the Travelers' hotel. The measure covers the entire block between South Iowa and South Marion avenues and 128 feet west of South Marion. The meeting was postponed from Monday due to Labor Day.
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Travelers
Washington City
South
Iowa
South Marion Avenues
Marion
Chamber of Commerce
Business District
Larger Army May Be Needed Says Ridgway
General Matthew Ridgway announced two veteran divisions will test under simulated atomic conditions this fall to assess changes in Army tactics and organization. He indicated the Army may require more but smaller units to meet atomic warfare needs, contrasting with planned cuts of two divisions this year.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
Ridgway
National Security Industrial Association
Pentagon
1St Armored
Ft. Hood
Tex
47Th Infantry
Ft. Benning
Stevenson Attacks GOP Policy In Harrisburg Dinner
Adlai E. Stevenson denounced Eisenhower administration policies at a Harrisburg dinner with 3000 guests, calling Republican slogans instead of foreign policy. He mocked Dulles and Knowland and urged the Democrats to offer a clear foreign policy direction and unity within the party.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Congress
Dulles
Knowland
Macbeth
Stevenson
Democratic Party
Illinois
White House
United States
Dent‑proof car may arise from shape‑memory plastic
Scientists report a new shape memory plastic that snaps back after denting, enabling a dent resistant automobile. This material could reduce car body damage and maintenance costs by returning to its original form after minor deformations.
Sioux City Boy Missing. Clothing Found Near Home
Police study a blue suit and rust shirt found near Jimmie Bremmer's home as a 50-year-old salesman faces psychiatric evaluation after changing his story about the boy's disappearance. Guardsmen assist search with 75 to 100 volunteers ordered by Gov Beardsley. Jimmie, 8, was last seen playing near his home.
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Police Identification Bureau
Jimmie Bremmer
National
Russell White
White
Young Bremmer
Riverside
Omaha
William S. Beardsley
Jimmie
Joseph H. Bremmer
Washington Library Receives Giant Globe Donation
The Washington Public Library now houses 47 inch tall globe named The Diplomat with 22 000 place names and a 32 inch diameter. Made of spun aluminum it weighs 300 pounds and rotates in a mahogany frame. Gifted by Dunham Morrison and his three sisters as a memorial to their parents, Mr and Mrs E D Morrison.
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Washington Public Library
Oskaloosa
Eisenhower
Truman
Chiang Kai-shek
U. S. Coastal and Geodetic Survey
Dunham Morrison
E. D. Morrison
Parachute Jumper to Appear at Jaycee Air Show
Glenn Dahl of Minneapolis, a famed parachute jumper and Korean War Ranger, will perform two jumps at the Washington Municipal Airport during the Iowa Air Days. The event Sunday September 19 features other top stunt pilots, aircraft, and a flight breakfast with noon gates and planned parking.
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Jaycee Air Show
Iowa
Midwest
Dulles Arrives For Talks With General Chiang
Dulles flies under escort to Taipei to assure Chiang Kai-Shek that the United States will protect Formosa. Nationalist forces attack Amoy and nearby islands, sinking gun boats and troop junks while damaging communist barracks. Tokyo dispatch notes Dulles meeting with Prime Minister Yoshida and officials.
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Taipei
Formosa
John Foster Dulles
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
Dulles
Amoy
Nationalist
Defense Ministry
Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Atom powered Nautilus to be commissioned Sept 30
The Navy announced the USS Nautilus, the first atom powered submarine, will be commissioned September 30 in Groton Connecticut. Sea trials are planned soon after as the vessel nears world submerged range without refueling, and officials note a future fleet of nuclear powered ships including the Sea Wolf under construction.
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Washington
Navy
Groton
Conn
Steel Beam Tragedy At Ford Plant Claims Two Workers
Des Moines report says Larry Lawton, 20, was electrocuted when a beam he stood on touched a high tension line at the Ford Motor Co plant. Fellow worker Warren Christianson, 30, suffered severe burns as the beam was moved by a dragline and contacted the wires.
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Des Moines
Larry Lawton
Warren Christianson
Ford Motor Co
McCarthy Protests Rulings By Censure Committee
The Senate special censure committee unanimously barred testimony McCarthy and his attorney planned to present to show other senators used the same methods McCarthy used to obtain information from federal workers. McCarthy called the ruling unwise and improper but said the defense rests on those counts.
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Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
MccCarthy
McCarthy
Edward Bennett Williams
Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
FBI
Williams
Watkins
Tees
Orleansville Earthquake Devastates Algerian City
The earthquake near Orleansville in northern Algeria killed dozens and trapped hundreds in ruins. Hospitals, garrisons, and Red Cross crews rushed aid as dams and facilities were damaged in the Cheliff Valley region.
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Algeria
Mody
Cheliff Valley
Algiers
Cheliff
France
Weahrouth
Baudoin
Roger Leonard
Algiers Red Cross
Radio Ageria
General Post Office
West Chester to Honor Teachers at Monday School Social
West Chester WSCS of the West Chester Methodist church will sponsor a family night social Monday at the West Chester school to honor teachers and their families. Rev. Mark Sullivan will be recognized on his return from Japan. Attendees should bring baskets and dinner. Rolls and coffee provided. entertainment and fellowship to follow.
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WSCS
West Chester Methodist Church
Mark Sullivan
Japan
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