Miners Slow to Return as Trial Looms in DC
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a cautious return to work after a 29 day walkout by United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis. About one fourth of the nations 400000 soft coal miners resumed work while others sit it out pending Lewis's contempt trial. U S Steel said its 14 captive pits in Pennsylvania remained closed and production cuts forced 900 layoffs as crews delay. Rail service restrictions on coal burning were lifted as normal operations resumed.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lewis
District of Columbia
UMW
U. S. Steel Corp
Pennsylvania
Tax comparison: Britisher pays far more than American
A Britisher with two dependents faces $1,655 yearly tax on $5,000 income, while an American pays $804 under the same rules. This highlights a sizable U S.-Britain tax gap for similar earnings and family size.
Cleanup Day Sparks City Drive for Funds
Washington high seniors plan a scrap drive to fund a Chicago trip with batteries iron tires and more accepted. A 4 00 a m alley cleanup starts after the whistle and business firms join in street washing, tug of war and store sales with a band concert and a three hour ridiculous sale offering $59 in cash prizes.
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Washington High School
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Clean-Up Day contest plans and events in Washington
The Clean-up Day steering group hosts four contests on Thursday April 15 with prizes up to 50 dollars for identifying the walking man and ten dollars for other contests. The day includes a scrap drive, alley and street cleanups, a tug of war, clothing pickup, fire hazard checks, a band concert, and a ridiculous sale across participating stores.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Washington Business Square
Salvation Army
Washington Municipal Band
Complete Cancer Testing Program in Washington County
Papanicolaou tests were taken on 1310 county women during a special cancer survey. Four possible positive results were found with 400 slides still to read. The drive for cancer funds will occur April 19 to 24 in other communities. Washington City will rely on donations by banks, the Journal office, or Mrs. Montgomery.
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Papanicolaou
Washington
G. HE. Montgomery
Washington County Cancer Committee
Montgomery
Washington County Cancer Organization
Washington City
Loneliness Behind Bars Drives Wife to Surrender
In Indianapolis Bernice Jones pleads to be with her jailed husband after he is detained on robbery charges. She is detained herself on a warrantry charge and sent to headquarters.
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Indianapolis
Bernice Jones
Start Removal of Americans From Palestine
April 13 report from Jerusalem notes the American consulate was evacuated by plane as tensions escalate toward full scale war between Jews and Arabs. The Jewish Agency proclaims Palestine partition real and a Jewish state functioning, with British set to leave Jerusalem before May 15. A 160 truck food convoy arrived from Tel Aviv and stockpiling continues as markets remain bare.
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Jerusalem
United States
Palestine
Middle East
Jewish Agency
Ity
Tel Aviv
Penney Manager Practices Fire Drill Breathing Room
Wilson the Washington J Penney manager is shown taking a brief break from duties to practice cleaning day routines. He leans on a broom while a spare can sits nearby as he runs a few strokes to prepare for next Thursday's activities.
Fairfield Man Fined on Two Driving Offense Charges
Walter J. Lyons of Fairfield pleaded guilty to driving without a license and leaving the scene of an accident. Justice of the peace K D Rayburn levied 25 dollars on each count totaling 68.30 in fines and costs. Lyons remained in custody at noon to raise the money. The arrest followed a report of a South Iowa avenue crash late last night. Gilbert Simpson of Coppock reported his car struck by an uncooperative driver who returned to the scene. Lyons initially claimed a stolen car before Simpson identified him and the guilty plea was entered.
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Walter J. Lyons
Fairfield
Justice of the Peace
K. D
Gilbert Simpson
Coppock
Simpson
Lyons
Justice of the Peace Rayburn
Spurgeon Mercantile Company Marks 1907 Anniversary
Spurgeon Mercantile Company celebrating its first anniversary as a business firm. Founded by H. F. Spurgeon in 1907 in western Iowa, it now runs 42 stores across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Wisconsin. Local Was store at 109 South Marion began locally in 1908 with Harold L. Johnson as manager. anniversary sale starts tomorrow.
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Spurgeon Mercantile Company
H. F. Spurgeon
Spurgeon
South
Marion
Oetten Seed Store
Mr. Johnson
C. G. Kelly
Boone
Washington Men Prepare Temporary Street Cleaning Duty
Businessmen in Washington are scheduled to assume temporary street cleaning duties when the whistle blows at one o clock Thursday afternoon, taking over before the storefront backdrop of the scene.
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Washington
Mystery Washington Walker Stirs City Curiosity
A walking man in the Washington business district draws speculation about a sprained ankle as he moves with a limp. A recent interview reveals he is handy with music, ages between thirty five and eighty, and the riddle hints at his name and a seven-letter moniker plus a two-letter car tag.
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Washington
Journal
Chamberlins Mark Second Anniversary Sport Shop
Dallas and Wayne Chamberlin celebrate the Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop second anniversary after a grand opening on April 15 1946. Wayne recently returned from U S Marine service. Dallas previously worked in local mercantile shops. The shop, which sponsors the Sport Shop Comets, notes improved merchandise after wartime scarcities.
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Dallas
Wayne Chamberlin
Chamberlin Bros
Wayne
U. S. Marine Corps
Ruksaber Hardware
Sim's Shoe
Cities
West Madison
Sporting Goods
Sport Shop Comets
Young Adult Meet Planned at Y Friday
Plans for a community young adult party hosted by the YMCA and YWCA were announced by Paul Shearer. The event on Friday evening April 16 targets residents ages 10 to 30 and will feature games such as badminton and ping pong and swimming in the Y pool. Attendees are asked to come prepared with low heeled shoes or tennis.
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Y.alca
Paul Shearer
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Two Arrested Fined In City Police Court
Frank Hart was arrested by City Police Chief Carl Hancher and fined 12 dollars 50 cents with costs after Mayor G K Mace ordered the payment. Hart’s bag reportedly contained 65 dollars 10 cents in cash plus various collected items. In a separate case Mayor Mace found Charles Votruba guilty of reckless operation of a motor vehicle and levied a 100 dollar fine.
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Frank Hart
Carl Hancher
G. KK. Mace
Hancher
Insinother
Mace
Charles Votruba
Fathers and Sons Banquet at Baptist Church
Members of the Men’s Fellowship hosted a father and son banquet at the Baptist Church on Monday evening with about fifty attendees. Rev. J. A. Cochran gave the invocation and a chicken dinner followed, prepared by the church women under Mrs. Ray Soika. Attendees introduced their guests and program numbers were presented by Canaries Murdock, Dan Holland, Milan Thomson and John McWattey with accompaniment from Carla Benell and Jemul Hesseltschwerdt.
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Men's Fellowship
Ee of the Baptist Church
J. A. Cochran
Ray Soika
Canaries Murdock
Dan Holland
Milan Thomson Ardl
John McWattey
Carla Benell
Jemul Hesseltschwerdt
Jayman
Watona
Tiny” Conklin
Capacity crowd eyed for Merchandising school at high school
With 650 tickets nearly sold, the Chamber of Commerce sales and merchandising school will begin tonight at 7 30 at the high school. Don Ross merchandising manager for Meredith publishing company will speak. L N Norton committee chairman urged attendees to arrive on time and bring necessary materials.
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Chamber of Commerce
Don Ross
Meredith Publishing Company
L. J. Norton
Social Event Highlights with Shoes and Swim Suits
Attendees are reminded to bring their shoes and swim suits for the social period with refreshments served afterward. The note emphasizes casual attire and a relaxed gathering atmosphere.
Bill calls for 3200 planes in twelve months
The House appropriations committee urged quick passage of 2.376 billion dollars for air force and navy aircraft purchases. Rep. Hinshaw warned amendments will seek more than requested while Forrestal aims to spend the full amount now to place orders for 1948 models within about 25 days.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
House
Carl Hinshaw
Cal
Congressional Aviation Policy Board
Forrestal
Air Force
Navy
Defense
Attendance rewards and lecture ticket reminders cited
The notice states attendees must sign ticket stubs for April 13 admission and that perfect attendance is needed for certificates. Attendance will be recorded from stubs, and signatories will verify presence. Tonight’s session begins at 7:30 with Mr. Ross speaking on "The Boss is Back."
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Norton
Mr. Ross
Police Chief Warns Washington Dog Owners On Leashes
Carl Hancher, head of city police, reminded Washington residents that garden season is here and urged owners to keep dogs confined or on a leash. He cites garden damage and multiple complaints and warns of potential action if dogs remain off property.
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Carl Hancher
Chhef
City Police
Washington
Hancher
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