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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

3

Iowa Safety Congress Forms Permanent Body in Des Moines

The permanent action committee approved articles of incorporation for the Iowa Safety Congress and planned a April 26 meeting to organize a board of governors. The 27 member board includes nine section chairmen, a governor appointee, three civic group reps, and a secretary named Don Hutchings. The Lowa Safety Congress aims for statewide county and district organization aligned with highway patrol districts.

Des Moines The Iowa Safety Congress Committee Nine Safety Congress Section Board of Governors Don Hutchings Permanent Action Committee Lowa Safety Congress

Railroad Workers Decide to Strike for Extra Fireman

Chicago report says firemen and enginemen plan a targeted strike to press for an additional fireman on large diesel engines. Union leaders meet in secret sessions over timing and locations for possible action while avoiding a full nationwide walkout.

Chicago

Home Stretch Near In Chrysler Strike

Chrysler strike talks resume as CIO United Auto Workers concede on four issues in a bid to end the 54 day stoppage. The main dispute centers on funding a 100 monthly pension for workers aged 65 after 25 years.

Chrysler Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Corporation UAW General Motors

Birthday greetings and a police arrest in Vancouver

The page notes birthday wishes for Dave Elder and others across Kalona Keota and surrounding areas. In Vancouver a man named James Windrim pretended to be a policeman to a couple at a lover’s lane, then Constable BE West arrested him for impersonating an officer.

Dave Elder The Evening Journal Robert L. Gates Kalona Merlin Crawford Maurice Crawford Scott Orris Clifford Bauer Ed Gray Phyllis Coon Mary Curl George Shuppy Catherine Elaine Crone Harold Powers Judith Graf Elvin Graf Susan Carol Wilkins Harold Wilkins Keota Vancouver B. C. Ie James Windrim BE. R. West

Gas Misery Relief Promises Plentiful Appetite

A testimonial touts CERTA VIN as a pre meal remedy that reduces bloating and gas quickly. The user claims inches of relief, enhanced digestion, stronger nerves, and improved blood quality from ten herbs and vitamins. Sold by Pioneer Drug Store.

Pioneer Drug Store

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