Automobile Industry Steps Up Output Across Major Firms
A United Press survey shows Ford producing 2,000 cars daily with 28,000 workers, Chrysler resuming a six day week after holidays, and General Motors and Packard reporting higher sales. Production and employment rise as plants run to meet demand. Packard up 42 percent in last ten days of March with 15,000 more cars in Q1 versus last year.
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United Press
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General Motors
Chrysler
Packard
County Oil Contract Awarded by Board
Washington county board of supervisors awarded the contract for furnishing lubricating oil for road machinery to the Simmer Oil Company of Ottumwa. The five grade oil order totals 4 100 gallons at a price of 835 dollars after a prior deferral for investigation by the board.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Simmer Oil Company
Ottumwa
Henry County Legion Meeting At Wayland
Henry county American Legion held a meeting in Wayland with 100 members present. Visitors included Roy Pierce Morning Sun first district commander and Frank Abram Mt Pleasant vice commander among others.
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Henry County American Legion
Roy Pierce
Morning Sun
Tom McCabe
Victor
Frank Abraham
Mt. Pleasant
A. J. Laird
Mt Pleasant
W R Hathaway
Des Moines
Whitty Roberts
Keokuk
Robbery of Keokuk Woman Revealed
An $8,000 gold robbery from Mrs. James Rayn, a Keokuk farm woman, occurred in early January but was disclosed only now after Mrs. Rose Tudor of Perry confessed involvement following suspicions raised by a car purchase paid in gold. The victim delayed report due to threats by the robbers.
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Keokuk
James Rayn
Body of Lt. Col Masury Found After Akron Crash
News from Portland reports the body of Lt. Col. Masury a New York reserve officer who was aboard the Akron when it crashed was recovered near the disaster site. Rescue efforts focus on the crash area as search for the 70 missing men continues with hopes of finding more bodies.
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Portland
U.P
Col
Masury
New York
Idaho Livestock Fair Despite Severe Winter Says Statistician
NAMPA Idaho Julius Jacobson federal agricultural statistician says cattle and sheep are coping with severe winter though snow is deep and all livestock are now being fed. He notes livestock remain in good shape amid harsh conditions.
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Nampa
Idaho
Julius Jacobson
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Coles wills one dollar bequests to wife and two children
Richard B. Coles leaves his wife and two children one dollar each, requiring collection within one year or forfeiture. The bulk of the estate goes to two other children.
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Dedham
Mass
Richard B. Coles
Reading Beer Toasts Roosevelts in Beverly Hills
A satirical note from Beverly Hills jokes about Roosevelt and Congressmen, suggesting a toast for relief from high politics. The writer praises the “boys” in Congress and invites readers to buy them a drink, promising the author will bill.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Roosevelt
Buy American campaign gains national momentum
The Be American Buy American wave spreads from coast to coast with Washington firms and merchants backing the effort. The Made in America Club operates from Hotel LaSalle in Chicago as newspapers and billboards push the slogan Be American Buy American, reflecting a response to British trade pressure and import discrimination.
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Great Britain
British Empire
England
America
Made In America Club
Hotel Lasalle Chicago
Journal
Gangs Seek To Control Sale Of Beer
United Press reports gang influence entering the legalized beer trade as violence begins with a Chicago brewery bombing. Major brewers in New York pledge precautions to curb racketeers as demand remains high and supplies tighten amid rationing.
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Coney Island
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Butler Defends Japan in Manchuria Criticism
Gen Smedley D Butler argues America has no right to condemn Japan for Manchuria puppet state as precedent in Panama shows similar moves He says his sympathies lie with China yet notes Japan sought a strong mainland government to advance plans He cites Panama independence and quick U S recognition as parallel to Manchuria events.
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Newton Square
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Panama
Butler
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China
Zook Home Damaged by Fire on East Third Street
Ear and Leslie Zook facing heavy damage after a morning roof fire at their East Third Street residence. Firemen fought the blaze with water to control it and save the house. Loss not covered by insurance is reported today.
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Leslie Zook
East Third Street
Washington Cranberry Crop Dips in 1952 Output
In Hoquiam Washington the cranberry harvest fell by 1500 barrels in 1952 reducing state production though Washington remains the fourth largest producer in the country. Massachusetts New Jersey and Wisconsin led the rankings with Washington producing 7530 barrels.
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Weldin Couple Visit Hedrick Shop
Mr and Mrs Phil Weldin from Hedrick shopped here last evening visiting local merchants and noting store offerings.
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Phil Weldin
Hedrick
Mrs Roberts Is Elected President Of Presbyterial
Mrs Carl Roberts was chosen president of the Presbyterian Women’s mission society for the Iowa City presbytery with Mrs Leland Morrison as secretary at a Williamsburg meeting. The presbytery includes forty to fifty churches and will hold a combined meeting in Washington late April. Attendees from the local area included Mrs Lemmon and Mrs Harry Turner among others. Katherine Kern, a Cornell Bluffs teacher who recently returned from Africa, gave a humorous program and described experiences from her work in the frl’s school.
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Iowa City
Leland Morrison
Presbyterial Missionary Society
Williamsburg
Washington
Lemmon
Harry Turner
Bred Moore
John Lemmon
I. W. Eastwood
John Jackson
Bert van Meter
William Fitswilliam
Katherine Kern
Cornell Bluffs
Africa
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E. G
Bank executive leaves $100 bequest to 42 employees
In Brockton Massachusetts the board and former president of Home National Bank left each of 42 employees a $100 bequest. The wording indicates the will directed funds to staff from the bank's leadership.
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Brockton
Mass
Home National Bank
Senior Class Play Cast Selected From Fifty Tryouts
The senior class selects an eighteen member cast for So mander Walk a three act fantasy by Louis N Parker to be staged May 25 and 26 at the high school The tryouts featured fifty contenders and the cast list includes Sharon Otford Virgil Wittmer Lieut John Sayle and others The forensic club will present The Treasure Cheat a three act comedy April 25 to support club finances and training in dramatic work with a cast list headed by Mrs Kangheld Nelson Mildred Lemley Erica Nelson Ruth Marie Morrison and more.
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America
Wallack's
New York City
Manta
S. Grahat
Kangheld
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Rainbow Girls Service Time Change Announced
The Rainbow Girls of Washington will hold their service during morning worship at the Methodist church tomorrow. A church notice had previously listed an evening time, due to an error in yesterday’s Journal announcement.
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Harry McCallie Returns to Post Office After Ill Leave
Harry McCallie is back at the post office after a few days of sick leave. He resumed duties following his brief medical absence.
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Harry McCallie
Eick
Beer Bill Looms as Iowa Legislature Opens Debate
Des Moines reports a key battle over the Cooney Ditto beer bill as 2,470,939 Iowans await lawmakers next Tuesday to reveal positions on liquor. Democrats show strong support while adjournment deadlines loom and budget clashes intensify.
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Capitol Hill
Iowa
Herring
House
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