Shortage Paid by Friends Leads to Auditor Resignation
A $3,638.40 shortage forcing Linn county auditor Robert M. Vesely to resign was repaid Monday afternoon by two friends who presented a cashier's check to Acting County Attorney Carl Hendrickson. The check was given to the new county auditor Ray C. Coutts for presentation to the supervisors. The Linn county grand jury will reconvene today to investigate the county office affairs. Vesely has been under suspension since April 6 and his resignation was announced Saturday by his attorney R. S. Milner.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert M. Vesely
Linn
Aeting
Carl Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Tle
Ray C. Coutts
Linn County
Vesely
Iris
Milner
German POWs Called Back To Help Break Flood At Hamburg
Des Moines and Missouri River flood waters spill over the eastern end of the seven mile river protecting Hamburg. Army engineers order German prisoners of war from Clarinda camp to reinforce dikes and the old Payne levee as the breach widens near Nebraska City. They previously aided defenses at McPaul until water overtopped the levees last Saturday night.
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Des Moines
Missouri
Hamburg
Army Engineers
Omaha
New
Clarinda
Nebraska City
McPaul
Escape Prisoner Receives Ten More Years
Albert Beckner, 27, of Sioux City, was sentenced by District Judge J. E. Heiserman to 1 year for larceny of an automobile and 5 years for larceny of goods and chatter. He had another 5 year escape sentence. Current sentences run concurrently. Beckner and another trustie escaped March 15 from a reformatory farm after stealing Vera Purcell's car and robbing her. both were captured at Marion 45 minutes later.
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Anamosa Albert Beckner
Sioux City
J. E. Heiserman
Chatte
Beckner
Vera Purcell
Purcell
Marion
Eicher Presides at Sedition Trial in Washington
Trial of 0 persons charged with conspiracy to disaffect the armed forces moved toward jury selection. Federal District Court Justice Edward C. Eicher denied defense motions as the case opened. Indictment names Elizabeth Dilling and Lois de LaFayette Washburn of Chicago and two 2S men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal District Court
Edward C. Eicher
Laws
Elizabeth Dilling
Lois de LaFayette Washburn
Chicago, Ill
Bloomfield General Hull Dies in Washington
Maj Gen John Acley Hull 69 former judge advocate general of the army died Monday in Washington D C Born in Bloomfield Iowa he served in the volunteers from 1898 to 1917 and later in the regular army He served in France during World War I and retired in 1928 after four years as judge advocate general
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Bloomfield
Washington
D.C
John Acley Hull
Iowa
Volunteers
France
Farmer Killed in Shotgun Accident Near Oakland
Everett Reedle, a 20 year old farmer near Oakland, was killed Sunday night in a shotgun accident. Authorities investigated the incident as a fatal mishap on rural property.
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Oakland
Everett Reedle
Accid
De Herman and Brock Buy Baird Sign System
De Herman and Brock, longtime Washington painters and decorators, purchase the Baird sign system from Mrs. Louis Baird. They will run the outdoor advertising business as De Beo Advertising System with shop at 6035 West Madison Street.
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van de Herman
Paul Jock
Washington
Louis Baird
Baird
de Beo
de Terman
Sid
Brock
de Herman
West
Madison Street
Plentiful April Rains Continue in Washington County
April 1944 weather records show an additional .53 inch of precipitation, bringing rainfall for the month to nearly three inches. Persistent rain delays crop planting on Washington County farms, hampers fieldwork and road travel, but wets the soil after a dry winter. temperatures dipped to 23.6 degrees above zero.
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Washington Weather Records
Washington
Farmer’s Shotgun Discharge Ends Hawks Raid
A farmer used a shotgun he had been using to shoot hawks raiding his chicken pens and discharged it. His wife survives.
Army Chief Says Manpower Needs Can't Be Predicted
Secretary Henry L. Stimson told reporters the army cannot know exact future manpower needs. He said estimates must endure a seven month lag, require one month to tally in-service numbers, and that selective service calls go out two months ahead with four months training before combat replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wicef
Henry L. Stimson
Allied forces smash German patrols on Italian front
British and American air power pounded enemy lines as Allied troops and artillery repelled German patrol thrusts along the trans- Italian front. Skirmishing and artillery duels raged on the 8th and 10th army fronts with German raiders hitting Cassino and Creechio, while minturno corridors faced heavy shellfire and illuminating flares.
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Naples
UPI
Rome
Sth
Adriatic
8Th Army
Creechio
Balkans
Inspection of State Guard Wednesday in Washington Armory
The Washington headquarters company of Iowa State Guard first battalion first regiment will hold its annual federal inspection Wednesday evening at the armory from eight to ten. Captain Henry H. Church of the regular army will inspect, after inspecting Fairfield and moving on to Davenport. The drill last night focused on cleaning the armory and equipment under Captain George Baker and Lieut. Rodney Kephart. Promotions were announced for Herman H. Deerwn to sergeant and Dallas F. Cumberlaian, Henry C. Wagenknecht to corporals, Dennis H. Lynch, Bennywonth F.F. Weller, William R. O’Conner, Herman F. Wagenknecht, and Louis H. Wagenknecht to privates first class. The roster shrank due to losses to the U.S. armed forces, with more departures anticipated this week, creating a need for new recruits. Interested men may contact Captain Baker or any member.
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Washington
Iowa State Guard
Henry H. Church
Regular Army
Seventh Corps Command
Fairfield
Davenport
George Baker
Rodney Kephart
Herman H. Deerwn
Dallas F. Cimumberlaian
Henry C. Wagtnhknecht
Dennis H. Lynch
Benywonth FF. Weller
William R. O’conner
Herman F. Wagenknecht
Louis H. Wagenknecht
Funeral services planned for W Cochran of Madburg
W Cochran died at his home Sunday. He leaves a son Vaun W Cochran of Mt Pleasant stationed at Camp Fannin Texas and two daughters Mrs Ed Jaccobe of Des Moines and Mrs Don E Wagoner of Webster City. His mother Medin 1988 and later wife Mary Cochran survive along with ten grandchildren.
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Fields W. Cochran
Madburg
Ivt
Vaun W. Cochran
Mt. Tleasant
Camp Fannin
Texas
Ed Jaccobe
Des Moines
Don EB. Waggoner
Webster City
Med
Mary Cochran
Allied bombing targets rail bridges north of Rome
Allied air forces continued heavy raids on rail lines north of the fighting front. American medium bombers attacked the Monte Molino and Orte railroad bridges above Rome, aiming to disrupt supply and movement for Axis forces.
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Tical
Nezi
Monte Moilino
Orte
Rome
Bombing Raids Hit Cologne and Plovdiv Rail Hub
Allied air forces conducted night raids on Cologne and Plovdiv, targeting Germany’s Rhineland city and Bulgaria’s strategic railway center. Mosquito and Liberator aircraft delivered bombs while fog obscured results and likely disrupted Balkan rail traffic.
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Cologne
Balkans
London
RAF
Britain
Italy
Europe
Germany
Plovdiv
Berlin
Reich
Rhineland
R.A.F. Liberators Vend
Sofia
Istanbul
Attorney on Trial Lenies He Got Money
Roy W. Smith former Pottawattamie county attorney sits in district court with Martin W. Gluckman a Council Bluffs druggist on conspiracy charges. Smith testifies he received no money from L G Howard or Gluckman. The state alleges Dr. Howard paid $7500 on Mar 2 1940 to avoid narcotics charges and license revocation.
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Council Bluffs
Roy W. Smith
Pottawattanile County
Washington city council approves salary increases
At a recent meeting the Washington city council passed an ordinance raising salaries for city workers to match higher living costs. The clerk earns 147.50 monthly, Police Chief and Street Commissioner 142.50, patrolmen 127.50, first and second truck drivers 127.50, third truck driver 77.50, and cemetery sexton 95 for April to November. The measure is now official and in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fire Department
Raid Damages Rail Lines On Italian Front
Destruction reported on the eastern rail line near Fano and Jesi yards while attackers struck the Popoli station on the Piscara Rome route, signaling coordinated rail disruption amid ongoing hostilities.
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Fano
Jesi
Popoli
Piscara
Rome
New Regulation on Gas Cooking Stoves
A new regulation on used domestic stoves affects private sales, setting flat price ranges for most stoves and a percentage price for special gas ranges with as is and reconditioned pricing plus delivery. Information is available from the Local War Price and Rationing Board. Lt Warren E Lins writes from a German prison camp confirming he is a prisoner of war and in transit, with Red Cross contact advised.
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Germany
Red Cross
Lins
United States Army
Objective of the Soil District Addressed in Washington Club
Kenneth King of Oskaloosa spoke at the Washington Rotary on soil conservation stressing soil erosion risks. He outlined the Washington county Soil District setup and operation plan with commissioners Gates Knotex and Anderson as guests. Additional speakers included Ronald Cox in Florida and Francis Alibaugh, a World War II veteran wounded in North Africa.
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Washington Rotary Club
Kenneth King
Oskaloosa
Soil Conservation Service
United States
Iowa
Mr. King
Washington County
W. L. Gates
Joe Knotex
Jackson Township
Carl T. Anderson
Lime Creek Township
Ronald D. Cox
Florida
Francis Alibaugh
Allowing Bills and Routine Matters Heard
A brief session considered bills and routine matters including approvals and procedural items. Officials reviewed agendas and staff reports as part of standard legislative business.
Johnson Services At Cemetery Friday
Graveside services for W. A. C. Johnson will be held at Jelm Grove cemetery Friday morning at ten o'clock in charge of Rev H J Corcoran of St James Catholic church. The body will arrive in Washington Thursday afternoon from Omaha where he died yesterday and friends may call Thursday evening at L A Jones funeral home. He was 73 and husband of Alice McCormick.
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W. A. C. Johnson
Jelm Grove Cemetery
St. James Catholic Church
Mr. Johnson
Washington
Omaha
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Alice McCormick
McCormick
Clover
Japs Open Drive In Central China
Heavily reinforced Japanese troops crossed flooded areas along three routes to strike Chinese forces in the Chung Mow sector of eastern Henan province. Fighting began at Paisha as Japanese and Chinese forces engaged shortly after the advance.
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Chunking
Chung Mow
Henan
China
Paisha
New Ban on Diplomats In London
Britain imposes a sweeping restriction banning 43 foreign diplomatic staffs from leaving the country or communicating with their governments in code. Only the United States Russia and British dominions are exempt. The measure affects United Nations members including Brazil and Mexico which have declared war on the axis. Nazi sources warn of an imminent western front as reports place potential action in late May.
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London
Britain
United States
Russia
British Dominions
Foreign Office
United Nations
Brazil
Mexico
Paris
Berlin
Stockholm
Clock Delays Leave Town Clock Silent
The town clock, not keeping time for two to three weeks, awaits a replacement part from yesterday. Installation is a larger task than expected, potentially delaying service for a day or two. Officials hope it will be fixed soon but acknowledge a longer wait is possible.
More Soldier Ballot Applications Rise at County Office
The county auditor reports increased activity in the soldiers ballot department as more service members request ballots. Many Washington residents with loved ones in the forces ask for forms to send to camps or battle fronts, with more interest in the November general election than the June primary. Primary ballots require the designated party ticket, or the auditor cannot send them. friends are urged to mail applications promptly so ballots reach service members in time.
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Washington
Chinese commique cites rail junction drive near Cheng Chow
A Chung Mow area Chinese communique reports a drive east of Cheng Chow to close gaps in a railway line and possibly create a through land route from Formosa to Canton. The aim is to relieve Japanese coastal and river shipping and reinforcements were needed before the push began.
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Cheng Chow
Chung Mow
Formosa
Canton
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Eicher
Army Signal Corps
Cerascolo
Tn Army
Cassino
Terelle
Minturo
Federal
K W. Cochran
Arawe Peninsula
New Britain
Peter Beneventano
Jeanette
Ohio
Warren E. Lins
War Price
Pilot and Rationing Board
Paken
Charlotte L. Lins
Warren Kk. Lins
Fehia
King
Rotary Club
Omuaha
Central
Soldiers’ Ballot Department
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