Fiesta Senate Plans Announced In Tax Debate
Washington lawmakers rejected a proposal to make corporation tax boosts retroactive to April 1. Senator Herbert H. Lehman objected to the Finance Committee action claiming a $500 million fiscal impact. Committee Chairman Walter F. George defended the timing as justified by delayed legislation. The Senate defeated Lehman’s bid 54 to 35.
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Washington
Senate
Herbert H. Lehman
Senate Finance Committee
Lehman
Tie
Walter F George
Congress
George II
Washington Corn Gras Fiesta Promises A Farm Themed Town Event
Washington Iowa prepares a Corn Gras festival centered on corn as the town’s claim to fame. Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce organize a full day of contests rides games and parades with a corn husking contest car contests parade and a kid die and pet parade. Entry fees space reservations and prizes are announced with plans for evening barn dance show and a high school auditorium performance.
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Farm Bureau
John Gannon
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Iowa
Bill Perdock
Harry Less
Virgil Wittmer
VEW
Fern Pastry Shop
Howdy Roberts
WMT
Cedar Rapids
Increase Expected In Price of Pork For U. S. Consumer
Washington reports higher pork prices likely this fall with possible retail increases in winter as government price controls face enforcement challenges. OPS patrols found 96 price violations in 23 cities during a survey of 500 slaughterhouses across 15 states. pork ceilings rose 1-2 cents per pound wholesale, while retail cuts may drop to compensate in some areas.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Hearings On Beardsley Tax Set
Washington sources say attorneys and accountants for Gov William Beardsley of Iowa will confer with Justice Department and Internal Revenue officials on October 10 to examine possible tax delinquencies. Beardsley denies delinquency after sending $13 000 to offset back taxes and $6 000 in penalties.
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Washington
William 73. Beardsley
Iowa
Justice Department
Journey
J. Howard Melrath
Chite Sheardsley
Internal Revenue Binureau
Beardsley
New Virginia
Weather Des Moines Iowa: sunny south windy north and east
Considerable sunshine in Des Moines with strong southerly winds 25 to 45 mph and gusts in eastern Iowa. Clearing skies will bring very windy conditions in the north and east this afternoon. Temperatures reach around 75 with a sharp drop tonight to the 30s northwest and 40s southeast. Thursday turns partly to mainly cloudy with a sharp cool down and strong northwest winds, highs 45.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Thirty Attends Annual County Cancer Meet in Washington
About thirty people gathered Tuesday evening for the Washington county cancer society annual meeting in the Christian church with Mrs. Kenneth Patterson presiding. Mayor Dupuis welcomed attendees as committees and chairmen were introduced. The 1951 drive raised 8606.55 with 4000 from the Vorel legacy, placing Washington county third in the state at 276 percent of the quota. Ann Wilson presented the county film Cauneer Crusade and outlined society needs. Gold sword was awarded to Mrs. Patterson. citations to Mrs. Horak and Mrs. Berdo.
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Washington County Cancer Society
Christian Church
Kenneth Patterson
Dupuis
James Birney
T. J. Berdo
Vorel
Washington County
Ann Wilson
Mason City
Patterson
VEW
M. L. Smith
Robert Koehler
Everette Miller
Kenton Mangold
Geography Note: River Jordan Flows Outside Israel
Observations by the National Geographic Society note that most sources and much of the stream descend beyond the young republic of Israel. The finding highlights regional geography and waterways linked to the historic basin.
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Jordan
Young Republic of Israel
National Geographic Society
Farm eggs lose a fifth of production yearly
Each year about one egg out of every twenty from farms never reaches consumers. About two billion eggs, five percent of all eggs produced annually, become inedible or are broken during the long trip from producer to consumer.
Dog Fights Flare In Korean Skies
In northwest Korea a massive air battle involved 256 United Nations and Communist jets. American Sabrejets and Thunderjets plus British Meteors engaged MiG-15s, damaging multiple enemy aircraft and signaling a historically large aerial clash with no reported Allied casualties.
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STH Army
Korea
Tave
United Nations
United States
Britain and Iran Seek U S Help Over Oil Crisis
London reports Secretary Acheson and President Truman urged to mediate as Britain's Attlee and Churchill press for U S intervention. Tehran’s Mossadegh seeks talks while Abadan residents are ordered to stay amid looming clash. Britain defies ultimatum around the oil refinery zone.
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London
Britain
Tran
Todas
Truman
Dean Acheson
Clement Attle
Great Britain
State Department
Li. Oliver Franks
Washington
U. S
Attlee
Winston Churchill
Tehran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Lou Henderson
Abadan
Iran
All Masons Urged to Attend First Degree at Temple
Masons are urged to attend work in the first degree at the temple this evening. The call emphasizes completing lodge duties and upholding fraternal obligations.
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The
Temple
Miniature model yachts cost $800 each in Boston races
In Boston, enthusiasts report that the miniature model yachts used in international trophy races cost about $800 apiece. The items draw attention at local events and reflect the high value placed on precision vessels in the hobby.
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Boston
Egg white use in wine may cloud future lots
Egg white diluted in water is used to clarify wine but can leave residual egg protein in the liquid. This protein may precipitate later and cause cloudiness in bottled wine.
Sgt Applegate Speaks Before Y's Men's Club
Richard Applegate recently returned from Korea spoke at the Washington Y's Men’s Club meeting at the YMCA. He described experiences in Korea and answered questions on soldiers' reactions to events. Roy Field presided as president. two delegates were chosen for the LaCrosse regional convention. Plans included a ladies night and a future Y's Men bridge tournament.
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Richard Applegate
Korea
Washington Y's Men's Club
YMCA
Sgt Applegate
Roy Field
LaCrosse
Wis
Seed Corn Dealers Plan Festival Preparations
A county meeting of all seed corn dealers is set for the Farm Bureau Building on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Washington County Farm Bureau President Jola Gammon says the purpose is to plan contests for the October 11 Corn Festival and urges dealer attendance to make it a standout event.
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Farm Bureau
Jola Gammon
Washington County Farm Bureau
Gammon
Funeral rites for George Kos held at Riverside Methodist
Funeral services for George Kos were conducted at 2 pm Saturday at Riverside Methodist with Rev. Laurence Jones presiding. Pallbearers included six grandsons Walter Alvin Elmer George Sojka Kenneth and Dale Kos. Burial followed in Richmond Cemetery. Arrangements were by Sorden Adams Funeral Home.
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George Kos
Ebbareh Ino Riverside
Laurence Jones
Walter
Alvin
Elmer
George Sojka
Kenneth
Dale Kos
Richmond Cemetery
Sorden & Adams Funeral Home
Plans Set for Washington Chamber Dinner Meeting
Arrangements for the annual Washington Chamber of Commerce dinner at the country club are complete. Humorist and after dinner speaker W. Van Murehie will address Chamber members and their wives on Thursday evening October 27 at 6 30 o clock.
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Annua Washington Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
W. van Murehie
Chamber
U. S. Casualties In Korea Now 85 469
The Defense Department reports U S casualties in the Korean war now total 85 469 an increase of 2 212 since last week Next of kin has been notified for those listed with 14 280 dead 38 990 wounded 10 601 still missing 17 captured and 1 368 previously missing but found since.
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Washington
Defense Department
King's Condition Improves After Major Operation
London reports that King George VI is described as in good condition by doctors for the first time since his surgery. He faced a less restful night and potential need for a second operation within two days as surgeons continue to monitor his progress and manage post operative pain with small doses of opiates.
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London
IUT
King Georgee
Horak Moderates District Agents Meeting
Paul R. Horak, local insurance man, served as moderator at a district meeting of Iowa mutual agents in Ottumwa and will lead a similar session in Des Moines. He is a director of the state association for southeastern Iowa and will present a talk on today’s Agency Operations with an exhibit and comments on a series of human interest advertisements running in the Evening Journal three times weekly.
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Paul R. Horak
Iowa Mutual
Ottumwa Puesday
Iowa City
Des Moines
Horak
State Association For
Southeastern Iowa
Agencyv
Evening Journal
Washington Man
New Deadlock in Efforts to Restart Ceasefire Talks
In TOKRO UP a fresh impasse blocks resumption of Korean ceasefire negotiations. UN and communist liaison officers met for the third time in Kaesong but could not reach a framework. Peiping accuses Ridgeway of stalling while insisting on safeguards against renewed armistice violations.
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Norman B. Edwards
Chang
Pan Mun Jom
Kaesong
Pittsburgh
Cal
United Nations
Tokro
Matthew L. Ridgeway
Peiping
Ridgway
Andrew J. Whinney
Married men to be reclassified for selective service
Donald W. Randall announces new selective service rules in southeastern Iowa. Starting next month local boards will mail status questionnaires to registrants with no prior military service and no children. These men will be reclassified and likely examined in November with induction possible in December.
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Armed
Ces
Donald W. Randall
Southeastern
Iowa
Randall
Lease dispute over Washington city airport ends in dismissals
Dismissals were filed in the office of R. R. Noonan clerk of district court by attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants in two cases over terms of a lease at the city airport. The expired lease was between the city of Washington and Bred Minden.
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R. R. Noonan
Clerk of
District Court
City of Washington
Bred Minden
Accomplice Biase Arrested in Omaha Bank Burglary Ring
FBI arrested 45 year old cigar store clerk Tony Joe Biase in Omaha as an accomplice of Kenneth Kitts in a 40000 dollar Hurley bank burglary. Biase held on 50000 dollar bond after indictment for the raid that looted two hundred safety deposit boxes in a group probe across South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska.
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Omaha
Tony Joe Biase
FBI
Kenneth Kitts
Ora Hurley
FBE
Biase
Kitts
U S
M. O. Cunningham
Knights of Columbus Breakfast at Richlana Sunday
Washington and Pleasant Plain K of C members plan a communion mass and breakfast in Casino hall Richmond with Rev Boeckman as celebrant and Dr Wiese as speaker. The breakfast begins at 4 o clock Sunday morning and attendance is expected from members and their wives.
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Knights of Columbus
Washington and
Pleasant Plain
Richlana
Boeckman
Richmond
Wiese
Iowa City
Casino Hall
Stewart Funeral for Mrs. C. W. Stewart
Funeral services for Mrs. C. W. Stewart were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Jones funeral home with Dr. CC Reed presiding. Pallbearers were T. R. Phillips Harold Johnson Lee Holland Homer Stephens A. K. Baldrige L. A. Jones. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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C. W. Stewart
Jones Funeral Home
CC. R. Reed
T. R. Phillips
Harold Johnson
Lee Holland
Homer Stephens
A. K. Baldrige
L. A. Jones
Bure Ial
Elm Grove Cemetery
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