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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
1
A petition to remove Ottumwa Mayor David A. Nevin was filed in district court by Wapello County Attorney John D. Moon. The council set July 10 for a hearing and sought relief from action. Judge H. V. Levis scheduled a May 15 debate at the county courthouse.
Mount Vernon observers report Dr Rus sell D Cote accepted the role as ninth president of Cornell College. The 44 year old leader has served the alma mater since 1939 in roles including financial secretary and acting president. A notable moment came from 4 year old Frank Cole, father of the new president, who attended with pride.
Moscow reports the Red Army has seized the initiative on the embattled southeastern approaches to Lwow, routing Germans in a surprise flank south of Stanislawow, capturing tanks and taking prisoners as German offensives pause. Berlin claims local Soviet penetrations near the lower Dnestr, while Moscow withholds immediate confirmation.
Leo Delanty, head of Blencos Consolidated Schools, ordered closures after a series of disturbances linked to Maury Roaes. Classes were delayed and postponed from Tuesday to next Monday, with several reschedulings within 10 days.
Des Moines oil company owner Lineberger and 14 station operators faced a 48 count OPA complaint over alleged gasoline rationing violations. He testified he was unaware of any infractions by lessees and argued a loophole allowing stove and lamp naphtha as a gasoline substitute. He recalled telling an official he could not fully ration gasoline without naphtha.
Iowa City report states a scholarship fund honoring retiring State University engineering head Professor Lambert exceeds 3400 dollars from contributions by alumni and friends. The fund, announced at a Tuesday night birthday event, will be held in trust and awarded on faculty recommendations.
Gleason L Archer chair of the American Democratic national committee announces a nationwide opposition effort with state committees formed across seven southern four eastern and eight western states. The plan includes a preconvention caucus in St Louis June 1 to 3 to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates and craft a platform.
U S Eighth Air Force led nearly 500 heavy bombers in a 10th straight day of pre invasion raids on western Europe hitting Brunswick the main German air base near Berlin Osnabrück and other targets. Fighter escorts and thousands of allied planes supported the assault amid light German opposition reports.
Allied troops captured Matao just north of Imphal plains and seized enemy equipment after heavy fighting. The Kohima area battles subsided to patrol clashes as Imperial forces regroup for an offensive, with Chinese troops advancing toward Mogaung.
Will Clark, longtime water and light plant employee, is transferred to the police force by Mayor R. L. Lytle. Floyd Bower fills Clark’s former water works position, vacated by S. W. Easter’s resignation. The police force now consists of Chief Carl Hanche r, Marvin Buckwalter, and Will Clark.
Allied air command says heavy US bombers struck an Aeritalia aircraft plant at Turin and rail hubs at Parma and Ferrara in northern Italy, with 14 German planes destroyed and 13 bombers lost. A coordinated infantry artillery assault near Anzio pushed back Nazi forces as RAF and US raids targeted rail lines and ammunition dumps.
The Journal corrects an earlier report. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Melville and daughter Margaret purchased the G. A. Hay kLreen property at 603 Ke. Harrison Street and plan to move there in mid May. Mr. Melville, currently lecturing in southern school assemblies, will return home late May.
A stretch of sunshine gave way to renewed rain after a single dry day. Yesterday was bright but clear, yet nighttime and today brought renewed precipitation.
Des Moines reports state food distribution chief George B. Sheehe appeals to Midwest corn producers to release 11 million bushels monthly for war materiel. He notes only 4 percent of 1943 output is needed, stressing corn is vital for weapons, medicines, clothing, packaging and other army navy supplies. He stresses many farmers have sons in service.
Rex Beresford told a cattle feeder meeting in the courthouse Tuesday that 1944 may see a beef shortage in July and August due to feed limits, though grass cattle should replenish supplies in the fall. He noted expected earlier marketings and a 20 percent rise in steer slaughter in early 1944, with ninety three feeders from several counties attending.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons there is no plan to cede British bases leased to the United States. He said Britain will not relinquish territory and that there have been no changes to the government’s position on the matter following a US House committee recommendation.
London reports a halt to Irish shipping bound for Lisbon amid calm before a European battle. Dublin sources say Brit authorities refused navicerts to Esire vessels, breaking a long link with the continent as both sides bolster war prep.
Civil Air Patrol Cadets met last night in the armory with Lt. A. C. Peterson giving guard duty instructions. They practiced posting and changing the guard, target practice, and drill. The next meeting will be at city hall inviting all boys 15 to 18 to join.
Walter T. Oetjen announces a hemp processing demonstration to be held in Washington next week. A hemp fiber load arrives tomorrow for the show, under government supervision a number of Iowa plants have been established but later discontinued, and farmers statewide are expected to attend as details and timing are finalized.
A presidential order directs the government to take over Montgom ery Ward & Co Chicago property. President Sewell Avery refuses to acknowledge the order, challenging Roosevelt’s authority. Wayne Chatfield Taylor presents the order. Stimson directed to aid takeover if needed after Ward & Co refused to extend a contract with CIO union.
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