Hershey urges draft law changes to expand WWII veteran mobilization
Draft director Lewis PB Hershey urged Congress to lift the veteran draft ban and extend service to 30 months to sustain a defense buildup aimed at 8 million by 1940. He opposed raising the draft age and outlined plans to broaden inductions, modify deferments, and tighten physical and mental standards.
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Washington
Lewis PB. Hershey
Congress
Hershey
Carl Vinson
Nation Faces Rising Traffic Toll Says Safety Council Leader
Ned Dearborn of the National Safety Council warned of a vehicle death toll near 36 000 for the year, the highest since 1941, as August deaths rose 10 percent to 3 180 and eight months reached 21 500, with the mileage death rate holding steady at 6.9 per 100 million miles.
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Chicago
Ned Dearborn
National Safety Council
Dearborn
Council
GOPs Resent Truman’s Needling of Congress
Washington Republicans criticized President Truman for telling reporters he expects opposition to the defense buildup once Korea ends. They said he is courting trouble and blamed Congress for the fierce pushback the program faced in the last session.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Geveral
Cattle show entry notes by 4-H member Jim Fash
Jim Fash of Wellman Washington county 4-H shows a Holstein heifer in the Dairy Cattle Congress at Waterloo Saturday and Sunday. He entered the animal at the exposition.
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Jim Fash
Wellman
Washington County
4-H
Waterloo
Jim
Balance Sheet Shows Victory In Korea But Indecision in Policy
United Press summary contrasts gains in Korea with policy indecision. It notes improving North Korean battlefield pressure and peace feelers, U S rearmament persistence, Russia's hands off stance, and plans for an integrated western European army. Also discusses UN decisions on Korea, Formosa risks, and colonial conflicts in Indo China and Malaya.
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Korea
South Korea
Truman
United States
Russia
Stalin
United Nations
Western
Europe
U. N
Formosa
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Indo- China
Malaya
Indo-China
Britain
Moose Lodge Initiation Ceremonies Planned in City Hall
Washington Lodge No. 543 Loyal Order of Moose will initiate members Sunday evening October 1 in the Legion rooms at city hall. Mt. Pleasant lodge members will direct the initiation. The first regular meeting of the new lodge will be Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion rooms with a business meeting and lunch to follow.
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Washington Lodge No. 543
Loyal Order of Moose
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Wayne Chamberlin
Mt. Pleasant
Report 17220 Yank Casualties in Korea Through Sept 22
The Defense Department released an official total of 17,220 American casualties in Korea through September 22, based on notifications to next of kin. The tally breaks down to 2,141 dead, 11,050 wounded in action, and 3,959 missing in action, with 280 wounded deaths included in the deaths total. Of the casualties, 16,087 were Army, 44 Navy, 951 Marines, and 138 Air Force. The latest count notes 2,211 killed in action by that date, including 2,016 Army, 13 Navy, 152 Marines, and 20 Air Force.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Navy
Air Force
Eggs Marked Down Nationwide Forecast to Source Decline
A Department of Agriculture poultry expert said egg prices may drop up to 20 cents per dozen by Christmas in many cities as production rises. Prices in coastal areas currently around 70 to 75 cents a dozen could fall, with smaller declines projected in the Midwest where supply is closer to origin. Normal production increases and heavy meat slaughtering are expected to push both egg and meat prices lower.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Bike Hike Set at 11 15 A M for YMCA Boys
Weather permitting a bike hike will be held tomorrow at 11 15 A M. Boys should meet at the YMCA at that time and bring their lunch.
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YMCA
Marriage License Issued In Kalona Courthouse
A marriage license was issued at the Kalona courthouse today to Waldemar Zinn and W Elizabeth Willer, both residents of Kalona.
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Waldemar Zinn
W Elizabeth Willer
Kalona
Square Dance Tonight at YMCA With Radio Broadcast
The first square dance of the season meets at the YMCA at 8 PM and welcomes all. Refreshments provided. A radio will be on at 10 30 PM for the Iowa U Southern Cal game broadcast.
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YMCA
Iowa U.southern Cal
Ask Bids on Park Shelter House Here
An invitation for bids on the Sunset park shelter house and sanitary station is printed. Bids are due at 2 o'clock October 11, approved by city voters in a recent special election. Plans and specs are available through Harry Sowden or Mrs. Bailey with the project funded by a $16,000 bond issued by Washington State Bank.
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Sunset Park
Evening Journal
Frank Miller
Marion Bailey
Harry Sowden
Bailey
Washington State Bank
Funeral Services for Marie Birka Held at St James Church
Funeral services were conducted at 9 this morning at St James Church with Rev R J Kinnavey presiding. Pallbearers were Dale Denison Jerry Denison Ed Lukavsky John Lemmon Joe Melinski and Charles Casper. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Marie Birka
St. James Church
R. J. Kinnavey
Dale Denison
Jerry Denison
Ed Lukavsky
John Lemmon
Joe Melinski
Charles Casper
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
Des Moines Weather Summary With Cloudy Skies
Weather forecast for Des Moines Iowa shows mostly cloudy conditions this afternoon tonight and Saturday with scattered showers mainly in the northwest. Highs near 65 to 75 with lows around 52 to 55. Rain possible Sunday then cooler windy conditions Monday through Wednesday with potential freezing temps and below normal rainfall.
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Iowa
Freshwaters Coal and Supply marks fifth anniversary
On October 1 five years ago Howard Freshwaters and Cy Bush formed Freshwaters Coal & Supply. Ralph Gibson has managed the firm since then with John Kurtz Vernon Richardson and Grover Custer among key staff. Gibby’s Weekly Rhyme could not be cast for the occasion.
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Howard Freshwaters
Cy Bush
Freshwaters
Gibby
Bruce Divorce Granted in Riverside Property Settlement
Judge Frank Bechly signs a decree in the case Lillian Bruce v Ralph Bruce granting the plaintiff a divorce. She receives title to specific Riverside real estate and the district court approves the property settlement already agreed upon by both parties.
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Frank Bechly
Lillian Bruce
Ralph Bruce
Riverside
District Court
Navy Recruiter at Post Office October 4
Chief Boatswain's Mate J M Burke Navy recruiting officer will be in Washington all day Wednesday October 4 at the post office. He will answer questions about Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps and regular Navy enlistments. Contact him during that time if interested.
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J. M. Burke
Navy
Washington
Burke
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
Fair Board weighs building plan for fair site
The Junior Fair board met Thursday evening in the Farm Bureau building and named a committee to study a possible building at the site just west of Washington. Gayle Cupp chaired the session. attendees included R F E Shannon Wayne Limerman Sr William Ganon Frank Kleese John Knotek Leonard Tindall Myron Reitz and Tom Robb.
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Junior Fair Board
Farm Bureau
Washington
Gayle Cupp
R. F E. Shannon
Wayne Limerman ,Sr
William Ganon
Frank Kleese
John
Marine Corps League Elects Officers at City Hall
The Harry Barker detachment held an officer election Thursday night at city hall. Elected were Commandant Milo Steele Jr, Vice Commandant Bob Boileau, Adjutant Paymaster Cloud Willits Jr, and Sergeant-at-Arms James Lyle.
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Harry Barker
Marine Corps League
Milo Steele Jr
Bob Boileau
Cloud Willits Jr
James Lyle
Firemen Respond To Kitchen Blaze On South Avenue D
Firefighters answered a call at 5 o clock to 835 South Avenue D where a kerosene stove had flooded and burst into flame. The fire was extinguished before arrival and no damage occurred.
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South Avenue D
Two men fined in city police court for intoxication and speeding
Paul L. Kolosick paid $10 and costs after a charge of intoxication. Phillip J. Sawyer settled $5 and costs for speeding in city police court.
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Paul L. Kolosick
Phillip J. Sawyer
Unusual Theremin concert to feature in city
The Theremin, an ether wave instrument by Leon Theremin, will be showcased by Mr and Mrs Ray Osterhouse Swiss bell ringers at First Methodist Church on Sunday evening October 1 at 7 30. The instrument requires no touch and produces tones by hand movements, with a wide range from cow mop sounds to operatic numbers.
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Victor Theremin
Ray Osterhouse
First Methodist Church
Leon Theremin
ROK Forces Halt at Border as Koreans Advance
South Korean troops moved toward the 38th parallel in a three prong push from the eastern coast near Pohang and Wonju while MacArthur, in Seoul, ordered units to stop and regroup. American forces sealed encirclement of Reds around Taejon and Kum river as frontline moves continued.
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South Korea
U. S. Junction Line
Utchin
Andong
U. S
Taejon
Kochang
Chinju
Tokyo
North
Korea
Pohang
Pusan
National Capitol
MacArthur
Seoul
Rhee
United Nations
Eighth Army
Walton CC. Walker
38Th Parallel
United States Korean
Republic of Korea
Imokchong
Wonju
Kum River
Kongju
Nansan
Walker
Dance attendance rules clarified for Friday event
Battery A unit members in charge of the Harry James dance announce listeners must buy tickets at regular price. An earlier report misstated that chairs for listen only were free. the correction clarifies there is no extra charge, but tickets are required for all listeners.
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Battery A
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Harry Ferguson
United Press Foreign News
Moose Lodge
Veterans Drart
Kimpo
International Soundphoto
U. S. Navy
Irwin Tress
Birka
Des Moines
Fair Board
ROK
Douglas MacArthur
Syngman Rhee
Korean Republic
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