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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
2
Reports claimed French forces fell back toward Laokay as communist infiltrators swarmed over northern Tonkin near the Chinese border. Unconfirmed word suggested Pakha and Hoangsuphi posts were evacuated, closing the outer defense ring.
Reports indicate eight to ten communist battalions threaten the Pakha Laokay region while fighting continues near Hanoi in Tonkin province and near Saigon. A French spokesman said no major battle has developed and recapture attempts on the Dongkhe frontier fortress appear abandoned as advancing troops bypass it.
The Defense Department reported that Russia aims to seize all of Germany and called the situation there one of the world’s most critical. In The New Soviet Assault publication the East West division in Germany is described as explosive and volatile.
A military briefing warns a north south Korea split has touched off the Far Eastern conflict and observers fear communists are forming action committees in Western Germany to aid a coup. It says Reds seek to convert Germany to communism and notes Soviet rearmament in the Eastern sector violating four power accords.
A kitchen tip suggests using biscuit dough cut with a doughnut cutter to form doughnut shapes layered over a casserole. Before serving, fill the holes with chopped parsley or pi mento for a fresh, garnished finish.
About 31 cars joined the Farm Tour viewing the Richard Scott and Marion Stransky farms. The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Farm Bureau, extension service, and soil conservation offices. Residents report crops were poor this year and the church seeks a basement.
A brief OCR fragment lists miscellaneous produce pricing with lines like Bushel 3.49 and Stalk Each 15¢ and 25c, indicating a local grocery or market ad for small quantities.
U S B 29 bombed a hydroelectric plant 40 miles northwest of Hungnam North Korea. The first half ton bomb caused a terrific explosion with a smoke column rising about 8 000 feet and spreading into a giant mushroom. The plant lies in a remote mountain area 75 miles southeast of the Manchurian border. North Korea is noted for mineral wealth.
A birthday note wishes Mrs. Don ald Lins Mrs. Richard Miller Mrs. Howard Sigafoose Hal Williams Mrs. Eldin Bauer and Alice Peters. It also marks the tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Cook.
In Ukiah California 15 year old Helen Joyce George tells juvenile authorities she shot 73 year old Samuel Walitch through the head. Walitch’s body was found in his cabin after a friend was told of the shooting.
A 1950 portrayal presents Christopher Columbus as a young Spanish ensign with the Dukedom of Veragua and Admiral of Castile. His naval academy entrance exams reveal a single failing subject navigation, illustrating a near perfect scholarly record.
Egg whites from eggs three to five days old whip more easily than fresh. Room temperature eggs whip better than chilled, improving overall beating performance.
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