Reds Say Gen Dean Alive Amid War Rumors
North Korean prisoners of war claim Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, listed missing after Taejon, may still be living, while escaped Korean soldiers report 18 American prisoners burned and die naminated at Chongju and 400 South Koreans shot. Prisoners say a Chongju Red captain indicated Dean was moved to Seoul in September.
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USAN
Korea
William F. Dean
U. S. 24Th Infantry Division
Chongju
Seoul
Sangju
Red Army
Chong- Ju
Dean
Chong
Suwon
Uwon
Osan
Two Cars Involved In Minor Accident Today
Two cars were involved in a minor accident at the corner of North Iowa and East Third streets today. Drivers were James Kurtz and Fred W Wilson. Wilson traveled west while Kurtz moved south. Each car sustained damages under $50.
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North Iowa
East Third Streets
James Kurtz
Fred W. Wilson
Wilson
Kurtz
Solon Demands Inquiry Into Army Draft Rejections
Chairman Carl Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee pressed the Army for an explanation of why partly qualified draftees are rejected while able bodied soldiers hold desk jobs. The inquiry shapes plans to raise the armed forces to three million and may lead to lowering physical or oriental standards or aging the draft. Army officers will testify first as hearings precede a broader review of draft laws in Congress reconvening November 27.
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Washington
Carl Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Army
Georgia Democrat
Rules Listed For Tall Corn Contest In Washington County
Washington County residents may enter any corn stalk grown locally with no entry fee. Stalks displayed at the Evening Journal by 10 am on Saturday October 7 with judging later that day. Prizes of 10, 5, 3, and 1 extend to seven more stalks. ties decided by stalk quality. entries and votes due by 10:30 am. judges’ decision final.
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Jess Radda
Washington County
The
Evening Journal
Journal
the Evening Journal
Beatrice Furlong Named Clerk at Buffstock Downs
In Boston reporters note Beatrice Furlong has been designated the clerk in the office at Buffstock Downs race track. The appointment is announced by management and noted by the press.
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Boston
Buftisk Downs
Beatrice Furlong
Two Fires Hit County. Maid-Rite Cafe and Maplecrest Farm Burn
Last night two fires kept Washington and Wellman fire crews busy. The Maid-Rite cafe on South Marion Avenue suffered about 5000 in interior damage while smoke and water ruined the restaurant. In Wellman the Maplecrest farm north of town lost a double corn crib calf barn and several structures with extensive hay and grain losses, but a nearby dairy barn and livestock survived. Fire was detected around 1:30 am by neighbors and stopped by quick action from crews. cause remains undetermined in both cases.
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Washington
Wellman
Maid-Rite Cafe
Maplecrest Turkey Farm No. 2
South Marion Avenue
Les Woods
John Custer
H. M. Putnam
State Bank
Ernie Kriner
Raperta
Maplecrest
Kalona
Stanley Bash
Meeting Time Changed for Armory O R U Unit
Capt. sin Perdock reminds members that tonight's meeting moves to 7 30 oclock at the armory. The ordnance reserve unit convenes there for the session.
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Sin Perdock
Ordnance Reserve Unit
Des Moines Weather Outlook Iowa Clouds Rain
Weather report for Iowa predicts cloudy skies with rain in the extreme south this afternoon and across most of the state tonight. Temperatures stay steady with highs 64 to 68 and lows 45 to 58, winds light to northeast, and a new round of rain starting Saturday night or Sunday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Washington Community Chest committee meets to plan drive
Members of the Washington Community Chest campaign committee met at the YMCA to finalize plans for the annual fund drive set for October 25 and 26. Campaign chairman Robert Day said most black workers have been named for city wide canvassing and other preparations are nearing completion ahead of the kick off dinner.
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Washington Community Chest Campaign Committee
YMCA
Robert Day
MacArthur May Cross Korean Border With Sanction From UNO
UN observers weigh tacit approval for Gen. Douglas MacArthur to cross the 38th parallel unless North Korea sends peace feelers via Peiping. Reports claim North Korea asked India to mediate a U N O peace plan including armistice, troop withdrawals, UN supervised elections and a shift of conflict to non American UN forces.
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MacArthur
UNO
Flushing
WN. Y
United Nations General Assembly
Douglas MacArthur
North Korea
India
Peiping
Canada Smoke Screen Raises Health Alarm Across U S
Health officials warned the drifting smoke from Canada’s forest fires could threaten asthmatic and heart patients as it settled over eastern states. They compared it to the Donora 1948 smog deaths and noted fumes from 125 fires in Alberta and British Columbia stretched from New England to Florida and across the Atlantic toward Europe.
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Donora
Canada
United States
Alberta
British Columbia
New England
Florida
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
England
Scotland
Lovett Chosen as Deputy Defense Secretary
President Truman named former undersecretary of state Robert A. Lovett as the new deputy secretary of defense. The White House said Lovett, a New York investment banker, accepted after a call from the president. He will replace Stephen T. Early who leaves Sept. 30 for Pullman Inc. A recess appointment will be made with a formal nomination later.
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Washington
Robert A. Lovett
White House
Truman
Lovett
Locust Valley
N. Y
New York
Stephen T. Early
Defense Department
Pullman Inc
George C. Marshall
Louis Johnson
Mirshall
Congress
Iowa Commerce Commission Sets Hearing Date for Rock Island Agency Closure
The Iowa commerce commission set October 23 for a hearing on Rock Island railroad’s request to discontinue its Libertyville agency service. The hearing will occur at the Jefferson County courthouse in Fairfield.
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BES Moines
Iowa Commerce Commission
Rock Island Railroad Company
Libertyville
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Korean Reds Propose Peace Plan Amid War Doubts
United Press reports Korean communists floated a peace feeler to test Western reaction. They demand an armistice and UN supervised elections with troops withdrawing to the 38th parallel, and American forces retreating to Pusan. Officials warn Moscow may abandon allies who lose.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press Foreign News
New York
Korea
38Th Parallel
Pusan
United Nations
Peiping
India
Red
Frank J Tucker Dies At Farm Home In West Branch Area
Frank J Tucker 61 of seven miles northwest of Washington died at his farm home at 7 46 this morning after a heart attack. Funeral at St James Catholic church Saturday at 9 with Rev R J Kinnavey in charge. Rosary Friday at 7 30 at Jones funeral home. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Surviving: daughter Mrs Carl Lehman of Washington. sons Donald of West Branch Kenneth James at home. sisters Mrs Gary Hazelett Iowa City Mrs Earl Laing and Mrs Frank Donahue West Branch Mrs Michael Horrigan Tipton. three grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. Preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
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St. James Catholic Church
R. J. Kinnavey
Jones Funeral Home
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. Tucker
West Branch
Iowa
James
Anne Kinney Tucker
St. Joseph's Church
Cedar Valley
Nellie O'Brien
Washington
St James Catholic Church
Tucker
Carl Lehman
Washlington
Donald
Kenneth
Gary Hazelett
Iowa City
Earl Laing
Frank Donahue
Michael Horrigan
Tipton
Itwo Brothers
Wellman Child Latest County Polio Victim
The latest county polio victim is 22 month old Lee Yoder, son of Mr. and Mrs Duane Yoder of Wellman. A bulletin from University hospital at Iowa City says the boy is in fair condition.
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Lee Yoder
Duane Yoder
Wellman
University Hospital
Iowa City
Question of crossing border to MacArthur decision looms
Defeated communist defenders of Seoul retreat toward Uijongbu within 18 miles of the North Korean border at the 38th parallel. Washington cites UN Security Council resolution authorizing cross border action if needed to restore peace and security.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Uijongbu
38Th Parallel
State Department
Washington
MacArthur
United Nations Security Council
South Korea
10Th Army Corps
Kumpo
187Th Airborne
Taejon
United Press
Jack James
United Press Seoul
YMCA and YWCA Leaders Attend Des Moines Conference
Representatives of the YMCA and YWCA attend a recreation leadership conference in Des Moines today. Attendees include Marvin Van Metre Edna McCarty Mrs. Robert Everetts Mrs. John McConnell and Mrs. Cloid Willits.
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YMCA
YWCA
Des Moines
Marvin van Metre
Edna McCarty
Robert Everetts
John McConnell
Cloid Willits
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Jack Loughmiller
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