Violence Flare at Detroit CIO Strike Escalates
Dispersed by county and state police, more than 400 CIO auto workers picketed the Stinson plant of Consolidated Vultee, blocking a road and attempting to halt non striking workers. No fights or arrests reported as the Stinson strike began April 2 with 800 workers seeking higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.S
CIO Auto
Stinson
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corportion
Veterans Administration
Washington
Truman
Railway Express Agency
AFL
White House
Republican Club To Hear Martin Addresses Tomorrow
Tom Martin United States representative for the 1st district will address the Women’s Republican clubs tomorrow afternoon in the U W rooms of the YY building. He will speak on Current Issues and invites both men and women to attend at 2 30 o’clock. Mrs Martin will accompany her husband for the Washington county club gathering. The Martins are spending only a few days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Martin
United States
U. W
Martin
Byrnes Arrives For Paris Meet
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes arrives for the Paris foreign ministers conference as the Soviet Union dispatches its strongest delegation yet. Foreign Minister Molotov arrives from Moscow with Andrei Vishinsky. Dekanozov joined yesterday. The allied meeting opens soon with formal talks likely Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. M. Molotov
Moscow
Andrei Vishinsky
Foreign Office
V. G. Dekanozov
Russia
Memorial Day Exercises Lead By VFW Chapter Head
Marsh G. Atkinson, president of the Washington VFW chapter and World War II veteran, is appointed general chairman of this year's Memorial Day exercises. T. J. Brookhart notes the choice honors World War II veterans. Preliminary plans are under way and committees will be named soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh G. Atkinson
Washington
V.F.W
T. J. Brookhart
Atkinson
Presbytery Meets In Spring Session In Iowa City
The Iowa City Presbytery held a full day spring session at the First Presbyterian Church of Washington with Rev. W. Z. Allen presiding. A joint Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated with the Presbyterial. Morning meetings were at the Presbyterian church and afternoon sessions at the local Methodist church with committee reports and elections on the agenda.
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First Presbyterian Church of
Presbytery
Marriage License Issued to Freyenberger and Kep hart
A marriage license was issued Tuesday afternoon at the court house to Robert J. Freyenberger of Wayland and Mildred L. Kep hart of Washington district. The Women's Club expresses satisfaction at securing Representative Martin's appearance and hopes men will accept its invitation.
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Court House
Robert J. Freyenberger
Wayland
Mildred L. Kephart
Washington
Martin
France to Seek Action on Franco Spain Investigation
Foreign Minister Bonnet seeks unanimous UN Security Council support for an Australia proposed inquiry into Franco Spain. He meets with Russia and Poland and plans talks with Britain United States Egypt and Mexico to ensure a real investigation not a whitewash amid postIran crisis council tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Australia
Council
Andrei A. Gromyko
High School Bands To Play Thursday
Washington high school bands will present a concert Thursday evening in the high school auditorium at eight o clock under the direction of Naiph Young. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to hear both bands.
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Washington High School
Naiph Young
Funeral services for Richard L Pattison held in Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services for former Washington resident Richard L Pattison were held at two o clock Tuesday afternoon in the Jones funeral home with Rev. Freda M Miller officiating. Pall bearers were Charles Den ison William Humble Ralph Medhart Ralph Shannon Man ton Hebner and Ed McGee. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Richard L. Pattison
Washington
Jones Funeral Home
Freda M. Miller
Charles Denison
William Humble
Ralph Medhart
Ralph Shannon
Manton Hebner
Ed McGee
Elm Grove Cemetery
Witness Threats Stall War Crimes Trial In Nurnberg
In Nurnberg on April 24 a war crimes trial was disrupted when it emerged a witness Hans Bernd Gisevius received threats while awaiting testimony. Otto Stahmer and Rudolph Dix discussed evidence strategy as Hermann Goering showed anger and threats of retaliation. Justice Jackson called threats to the witness in the courthouse a matter for the tribunal.
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Nuernberg
Robert H. Jackson
Hans Bernd Gisevius
Interior Ministry
Gisevius
Otto Stahmer
Rudolph Dix
Hermann Goering
Hjalmar Sehacht
Goering
Sehacht
Stalmer
Goering Jong
Stahmer
Jackson
U. S
Iowa Farmer Dies in Plow Accident
Ole A. Tonga, 68, a lifelong farmer from six miles southwest of Northwood, Iowa, was killed when he fell from a tractor and was run over by a plow. He was dragged about 300 feet before the tractor became stuck in a slough. a neighbor reported the incident. There will be no inquest.
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Northwood
Iowa
Ole A. Tonga
Tonga
Here
Justice Stone Dies at 73 in Washington
Harlan Fiske Stone of Chesterfield New Hampshire longtime associate justice and for about five years chief justice of the Supreme Court died early last night in Washington he was 73 and died of a cerebral hemorrhage with little warning a Republican he was named head of the high court by the late President Roosevelt
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Harlan Fiske Stone
Chesterfield
N. H
Supreme Court
Washington
High Court
Roosevelt
Legion Conference Draws 300 Members and Guests
About 300 Legionaires and wives attended the American Legion first district spring conference in Washington Methodist Church. Ralph Stuart urged stronger WWII veteran involvement and membership growth while Mrs. Carr welcomed visitors. Afternoon session in City Hall heard reports from district officers and remarks on the G L loan bill and housing, with Lt Col MacLeish outlining recruiting cooperation. Total district membership tops 443 with 53 posts in 11 counties, while local Pongton stands at 538.
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American Legion
Washington Methodist Chiwch
Ralph Stuart
Thomas R. Carr
Basil McBee
Legionaires
Legion Hall
Legion
Paul Fulton
Department
Lee Holland
Washington State Bank
G.L. Loan
Holland
Edwin H. Curtis
R. H. McBride
FHA
Hind Albert F. Faber
Iowa Legionaire
al Johnson
Ford Motor Company
Iowa
Col. MacLeish
State Army
National Legion
Military draft origins in Rome and Persia
The sentence notes that the practice of drafting men for military service originated with the Romans and Persians, highlighting ancient adoption of conscription by these civilizations.
Woman, 92, Burned in Waterloo Home Fire
Mrs. Elizabeth William, 92, sustained head burns and was rescued from her bedroom by firemen after a fire at her Waterloo residence. Roomer Miss Clarabel Brothers escaped by kicking out a window to reach the front porch roof. Damages were estimated at 1500 dollars.
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Waterloo
Elizabeth William
William
Clarabel Brothers
City Light System Damage Reported
Damage to the city electric lighting system amounts to several hundred dollars and is blamed on irresponsible youths shooting at light globes from cars at night. Authorities warn penalties for carrying guns in cars and urge citizens to aid police. a few suspects are under observation and arrests will follow if vandalism continues.
Capacity Crowd to Hear Jack Shelley
The Men’s Club of the Methodist reports 250 reservations for Jack Shelley’s dinner Thursday evening. Shelley, WHO news commentator, will share observations from Europe and Asia on world peace prospects. His Men’s club appearance has generated strong interest and the 250 plate limit reflects high demand.
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The
Methodist
Jack Shelly
Shelly
Europe
Asia
Acetyline Welding Introduced in United States in 1902
The article notes that acetyline welding first entered the United States in 1902 marking the start of a new industrial welding method.
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United States
Rabbi Kurtzer Addresses Washington Ys Meeting
Rabbi Kurtzer of Iowa University School of Religion spoke at the Washington Ys Men’s Club in the Y’s Community Room. He urged open windows between nations, predicted travel will boost understanding, and blamed British imperial trade for Palestine unrest while noting army contacts across faiths can lessen intolerance. He was accompanied by Captain Small of the Canadian army and guests Julius Kunik Phil Antonott Joy Falk and Irvin H Helman.
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School of Religion
Iowa University
Washington Y's Men's Club
Munity
United Nations
United States Army
Rabbi Kurtzes
Mkurope
Holy Land
Palestine
Rabbi Kurtzer
Captain Small
Julius Kunik
Phil Antonott
Joy Falk
Irvin H. Helman
Baseball Meeting At Armory Friday
Chuck Hotle chairs a Washington American Legion committee meeting to revive local baseball. A combined meeting and practice at the Armory Friday at 5 30 p m invites spectators and participants to gauge interest, locate a field, and promote recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Hotle
American Legion Committee
Washington
Armory
American Legion
Bill Coulter
Boyd Winte
Mike Lee
Legion Committee
Legion
Special Committee
Invention of the Air Brake by Otto van Huericke
The article notes that Otto van Huericke invented the air brake around 1869.
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Otto van Huericke
Government Corn Bonus Assailed
Grain industry spokesmen testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee that the 30 cent per bushel corn bonus is a death bed remedy with no incentive for farmers to plant more acreage. They argued it lures corn from farms for famine relief shipments and urged elimination of price controls to address ongoing demand and pricing issues.
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Harry C. Shaack
Chicago Board of Trade
Robert C. Woodworth
National Grain Trade Council of St. Louis
Congress
Shaack
Woodworth
Minneapolis
Grain Trade Council
Hugh Watler
Clester Bowles
Commodity Credit Corp
Butler
Bowles
Nebraska
Nationalists to Forfeit Harbin Amid Assembly Postponement
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek announced indefinite postponement of China's national assembly, while press reports say the government plans to forfeit Harbin to Communist troops. The May 5 assembly was called off as the names of delegates were not presented by the Communists and the democratic league. Harbin lies 150 miles north of Changchun, capital of Manchuria. England began midday school meals in 1870.
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Chungking
Chaing Kai Shek
China
National Assembly
Harbin
Chiang
Communists
Democratic League
K. C. Wu
Insung Evening News
Hardin
Changehun
Manchuria
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President Truman
United Press
Cincinnati
George M. Harrison
Brotherhood of Railways and Steamship Clerks
Raiway Express
Tru- Man
Murray
Philip Murray Washington
United Steelworkers
CSO
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Edgar L. Warren
Federal Conciliation
Warren
Usw-Cio
Republican Club
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
House
Joseph Kaspar
International Soundphoto
Byrnes
Paris
Sia
France
Young
Bennett
Herbert
Sierras
Bennett the
Little Brown Jug
Ani
Piccolo
Fillmore
Pattison Services
Nuernburg
War Crimes Court
Justice Stone Dead
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Adm
Marc Mitscher
Eighth Fleet
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Virginia Capes
William D. Leahy
Gionaires
Jack Shelley
Y’s Men’s
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