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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
6
Nicholas A. Verna, a 26 year old war veteran with a supposed hero complex, admits starting a fire at Belle Vista Sanatorium in Philadelphia. Nine inmates died from smoke while others were rescued as firemen and attendant George Lewis freed restrained patients.
Sen Joseph McCarthy handed FBI documents he says prove Owen Lattimore a communist and Soviet agent. He released details during a Senate speech and amid his sinus treatment in a local hospital. The FBI offered no comment as the data allegedly links Lattimore to a 1945 espionage case.
Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas supports a controversial natural gas bill as House action nears a conference with the Senate. Opponents led by Rep. Vino Marcantonio vow to filibuster using House rules delaying tactics. The measure would exempt independent gas producers from FPC control, drawing consumer price backlash.
Hollywood dancers and singers abandon white ties for brass knuckles as M G M presents Border Incident at the Fox Theatre. Ricardo Montalban and George Murphy lead immigrant inspectors chasing smugglers with James Mitchell as a captured victim who fights for his life.
An all member committee appointed at the Iowa safety congress began plans for a permanent statewide safety organization to be submitted to Gov William S Beardsley within 10 days. The two day congress named an interim committee to continue work toward a permanent body. The panel was led by Don Hutchings of Des Moines.
A quirky saying notes that salespeople who focus on a single chair rather than the wider territory stay stuck at the bottom of the ladder. It emphasizes broad coverage over narrow, local work.
In the musical hit Brigadoon the feminine leads include Teresa Celli as an Italian opera voice and Lita Barron, once known as Isabelita All, both delivering realistic performances with no fancy steps or high notes.
Seven year old Joanne Coon who has been bedfast with rheumatic fever since mid December was taken to University hospital at Iowa City for a checkup. She rode sick but improved with rest, and will remain at rest for an indefinite time.
Farmers overhaul tractors and repair machinery in Pilotburg as they prepare fields. Young stock care is noted with piglets moved to fields at about two weeks old. Several local events and visits are listed including weddings, aid society plans, and hospital visits.
Memphis area report notes a student, Royee Edmondson, whispered a taunt about a squeaking chair after a teacher pointed at classmates. The incident centers on classroom dynamics and conduct.
West Coast search planes and the destroyer U S S Cochran are scanning California Oregon coastal waters for an unidentified submarine sighted off the northern California coast. The Navy reports two sightings in the last day and has dispatched depth charge armed destroyer Cochran from Treasure Island to investigate.
Classified notice shows publication details for Washington Iowa paper with publishers and editors listed. It includes subscription rates by week and year, and notes on second class matter status under Act of March 3 1879, Inland Daily Press Association membership, and postal information.
Ward I Adrian of Tipton Iowa applies to the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to run as a motor carrier of freight between Davenport and Tipton and intermediate points across Washington Cedar Johnson Muscat ine and Scott Counties. A public hearing is set for April 28 1980 at 10 30 a.m. in Davenport.
A sale of household goods at 427 East Van Buren hosted by J. F. O Loughlin begins at 1:00 PM. The notice lists an April date and invites local buyers to attend the closing event.
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