Battle Over Labor Law Repeal Enters Final Stage
The House debate over repealing Taft Hartley shifts to detailed examination as Truman pressures Democrats over party platform. A Republican southern Democrat substitute would repeal Taft Hartley but re enact most provisions. Hebert charged patronage is linked to votes, provoking partisan tension. Rankin rejected being bluffed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
House
John S. Wood
F. Edward Hebert
Hebert
John W. McCormack
Mass
Saturday Deadline For Corn Insurance
Howard L. Wittrig, county AAA chairman, reminds Washington county farmers that Saturday April 30 is the last day to apply for federal corn crop insurance. Applications are due at the AAA office in Washington, which will stay open next Saturday to accommodate last minute filings before 9 p.m.
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Howard L. Wittrig
AAA
Washington
Mr. Wittrig
Twenty Five Hurt In Derailment Near Fort Wayne
At least 25 persons were injured when six sleeping cars and the diner of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s limited derailed on ice near Fort Wayne. All cars remained upright and most injuries were cuts and bruises. Fifteen crew members were among the hospitalized. The train carried 184 passengers and was en route from an unspecified destination.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Ailroad
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Pennsylvania
Senior Class Play Cast Is Selected at Washington High
Nine Washington high school seniors were chosen for the cast of the annual class play to be staged May 12 and 13. The Youngest has been selected by director Wendell Rider with cast members Mary Stevens Leonard Holcomb David Chilcote Pat Brower Don Thornton Barbara Godwin Jim Dawson Pat Brown and Roselyn Mayer.
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Washington
Philip Barry
Wendell Rider
Mary Stevens
Leonard Holcomb
David Chilcote
Pat Brower
Don Thornton
Barbara Godwin
Jim Dawson
Pat Brown
Roselyn Mayer
Art Students See Iowa City Exhibit
Two chartered buses carried Washington high school art students to the University of Iowa in Iowa City to view the Iowa High School Art Exhibit. Mrs. Doris Yordy their art instructor along with Mrs. Paul Thayer and Paulette accompanied the group on the afternoon trip. Washington students had works in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Iowa City
Iowa High School
State University of Iowa
Doris Yordy
Paul Thayer
Paulette
Washington
Harvester Extends Contracts with CIO Union
International Harvester Co and the CIO farm equipment workers union agreed to extend contracts to June 30, 1950 covering 11 plants. The extension preserves the right to strike if bargaining fails, amid a disputed plan to merge with the UAW. Gerald Fielde called the move a victory in the equipment workers dispute.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
CIO Farm Equipment Workers Union
Harvester
Gerald Fielde
FE Cio Harvester Council
CIO United Automobile Workers
CIO International
UAW
Wheat Prospect Reported Good
Cargill crop bulletin notes small grain acreage reduced by wet fields but winter kill in the southwest wheat belt below normal. Abandonment of winter wheat due to weather damage in the south west expected at least two percent below 1938 47 average. April USDA figures estimate crop at 1 020 000 000 bushels second only to 1 068 000 000 in 1947. North Central Kansas and southern Nebraska show some loss from late germination and ice with southeast Nebraska suffering the greatest loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Cargill Crop Bulletin
Plail‘y States
Cargill
Department of Agriculture
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Bulletin
Kansas
Nebraska
Hyde Family Visit Plans From Wednesday Trip
Robert Hdge leaves Wednesday afternoon for Ft Madison to visit his son Rev Wilson Hyde. They will travel on to visit relatives at Clarinda and Lineaus Missouri.
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Robert Hdge
Ft. Madison
Rev
Wilson Hyde
Clarinda
Lineaus
Train Derailment Near Fort Wayne Depot
An accident at 5 30 a m CST on Piqua Road three miles east of the Fort Wayne depot involved a diner double unit car and six following cars leaving the tracks. A Pennsylvania spokesman said the train likely did not slow for a stop before the derailment.
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New York
Chicago
Piqua Road
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Quezon Killed in Ambush by Filipino Guerrillas
In Luzon hills 75 miles north of Manila Communist led guerillas ambushed Mrs. Manuel Quezon and 12 others during a visit to inaugurate a hospital. Also killed were Maria Aurora Quezon and Felipe Buencamino III. Maj. Gen. Rafael Jalandoni survived.
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Manuel Quezon
Manila
Philippine Republic
Mrs. Quezon
Maria Aurora
Felipe Buencamino III
Filipino Foreign Office
Rome
Baler
Rafael Jalandoni
Bongabon
Luzon
Ater
Philippines
Luis M. Tarac
Quirino
Quezon
Washington High Students to Compete in Iowa City Contest
Music Directors Wendell Rider and Melvin Hill will take Washington high school musicians to Iowa City Friday morning for a music contest. The Iowa City event hosts the final competition for vocal and instrumental large groups, with small groups and solos competing in a separate contest to determine final state winners. Washington will have its concert band and mixed chorus in the finals after earning Division 1 ratings at the district contest in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Rider
Melvin Hill
Washington
Iowa City
Columbus Junction
YMCA Swimmers Set for State YMCA Meet
Seven swimmers will represent the Washington YMCA at the state YMCA meet. Four locals race in the intermediate 160 yard freestyle relay: Phil Leyden Wayne Owens Shelby Keller and Charles Snyder. Jack Logan competes in junior B 40 yard backstroke with five others. Weber enters the senior 130 yard backstroke and the senior 120 yard individual medley. Eleven towns qualified swimmers. event dates not announced.
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Phil Leyden
Wayne Owens
Shelby Keller
Charles Snyder
Clinton
Waterloo
Burlington
Jack Logan
Withis Weber
Washington
British Soldiers Repulse Russians in West Berlin Canal Fight
British military police seized control locks on three key canal locks in West Berlin after Russians halted barges supplying airlifted goods. Soviet officers backed down and traffic resumed as Maj. Gen. Kvashnin ordered all water movement for the day while a higher level conference would decide the locks’ status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
P. A. Kvashnin
Kvashnin
Truman says Berlin blockade talks look promising
President Truman told reporters he is encouraged by talks with Russia on lifting the Berlin blockade. He cited good faith in discussions between Philip C. Jessup and Jacob A. Malik and declined to discuss details. He said the United States would not continue conversations if he doubted good faith.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Berlin
Philip C. Jessup
Jacob A. Malik
United Nations Security Council
Librarians Gather for Seventh District Iowa Library Meet
Mrs Homer Stephen librarian of the Washington public library announced a Seventh District of Iowa Library association meeting today in Sigourney. Attending were Mrs Ale Lytle Mrs C W McLaughlin Mrs Mary Berry and other trustees with Blanche Smith of the State Traveling library to speak. Opal Tanner of Museanne chaired the meeting and local library arrangements were led by Mrs Archie Euwer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stephen
Washington Public Library
Atendance
District of Iowa Library Association
Sigourney
Stephen
Ale Lytle
C. W. McLaughlin
Mary Berry
Blanche Smith
Opal Tanner
Musser Public Library
Museaine
Archie Euwer
British officials reject Soviet canal control in their zone
In Berlin British officials stated they would not submit to Russian control of the canals in their zone. They said the agreements in no way gave the Soviets the right to restrict traffic within their sector.
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Berlin
Bottlewashers Win Chamber Drive Membership Race
The Bottlewashers led by John Griffith defeated Bill Wilson and the Chowhounds in a close Chamber of Commerce membership drive. Griffith announced a celebratory free dinner for his team and promised timely notice to the losing side. Chamber officials praised the community effort and noted membership growth exceeded expectations. Interested individuals were urged to contact the secretary at 10% North Marion Avenue or by phone at 62.
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Chamber of Commerce
John Griffith
Bill Wilson
Griffith
North
Marion Avenue
Washington Golf Club to Host Sunday Breakfast Meeting
Men of the Washington Golf and Country Club plan a golf breakfast at the local club on Sunday between seven and eight in the morning. The event invites members to attend and share a morning of golf discussion and fellowship.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Shanghai Evacuation Limited as Reds Press Near
Communist forces advanced within 35 miles of Shanghai as the city’s air transport shrank to a last escape route. The President Wilson carried 162 refugees after 145 others had booked passage, while the U S Navy shut most shore facilities and air links.
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Shanghai
Weiting
Soochow
China
Wilson
Japan
U.S. Navy
Whangpoo
Britain
Royal Air Force
Singapore
Hong Kong
Chiang Kai-Shek
Amoy
South China
Kurmosa
Kashing
Yangtze
Nanking
State Department
U. S
Parsons Editor Details Miss Meredith McElhinney
Miss Meredith McElhinney, a sophomore at Parsons College, has been selected for an editor role at the school newspaper. The announcement notes her academic standing and promise for the publication’s future.
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Fair Field
Meredith McElhinney
Parsons College
Glen Van Auken Pleads Guilty in City Court
In county jail Glen Van Auken pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Ernest Salladay and was sentenced to three days in the county jail.
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Glen van Auken
Ernest Salladay
Glorious Painting Draws Compliments from Visitor
A museum guest praises the artwork noting the vibrant colors and wishes to bring its beauty home. The remark reflects visitors’ appreciation of the exhibit and the impact of the palette.
Mrs. Albert Maas Taken by Death
Mrs. Albert Maas 82 lifelong Kalona resident died at 4 25 am in Washington county hospital after brief illness. Funeral 2 30 pm Saturday Kalona Methodist Church Rev McKenzie presiding. Burial at Peterseim funeral home then home. Born February 21 1867 in Johnson County Iowa maiden name Ella Rogers. Survived by husband Milton Maas two children Mrs Omer Green Wellman Milton Maas Kalona. two other children Alice and Iva preceded. Five grandchildren three great grandchildren also survive.
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Kalona
Albert Maas
Washington County
Kalona Methodist Church
McKenzie
Peterseim
Alice
Iva
Annual YMCA Meet Planned for May 10
Des Moines YMCA to host its annual Washington YMCA meeting on Tuesday night May 10 with Robert Lindbergh secretary of the Des Moines YMCA as main speaker. Board elections will name five new members from a slate of candidates including 15 listed. terms are three years.
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Robert Lindbergh
Des Moines
Washington
YMCA
Clarence Logan
E. D. Morrison
Gus Alsip
Dan Brindley
Kenneth Carris
C. V Crull
Arthur Duensing
John Owen
Fred L. Stewart
Milo Sorden
Richard Stewart
John Winga
Painter Confrontation Over Palette Sparks Tense Exchange
A painter warns someone that they are seated on the artist's palette, prompting a tense exchange about space and creative control. The incident centers on studio etiquette and messier workflow dynamics.
Thirty Local Models Named for Style Show at Armory
Thirty local models representing Washington merchants were chosen to appear in the style show Tuesday evening May 3 at the armory as part of the Izaak Walton League Sports Show kickoff. Arrangements are led by Mrs. J A Morrett, Mrs. Marion Thompson and Mrs. Don Custer with models listed from B B Store J C Penney Rothschilds Montgomery Ward E M Bridges Co Klein Klothing Tom Duncan's and Chamberlin Bros Sport Shop.
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Washington
The
Armory
Izaak Walton League
J. A. Morrett
Marion Thompson
Don Custer
Montgomery-Ward
Janeta Mottet
Margareen Redlinger
Marge Garland
Marilyn Bence
E. M. Bridges & Co
Biddy Johnson
Vivian Luers
Lois Hines
Beulah Heck
Klein Klothing
Tommy
Jimmy Morrison
Donald Redlinger
William Cole
Tom Duncan
Ray Whitehead
Charles Lemley
Marilyn Kelsey
Catherine Crone
Chamberlin Bros
Keith Duncan
Bill Putman
Keith Williams
Des Moines Weather Forecast Brief
Fair tonight and tomorrow with warmer temperatures. Highs this afternoon mainly mid 70s, lows 40s to mid 50s. Tomorrows high 75 to 80, cooler southeast. Winds southeast to south 15-20 mph, rising 20-30 mph in the northwest tomorrow. Temperatures Wednesday expect a high around 73 and a low near 47.
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Des Moines
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Army
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Louis Johnson
White House
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Sullivan
Johson
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International Soundphoto
Don Wilson
Tion
Quinsan
Peiping
Tientsin
R Nanning
Kaifeng
Changsha
Uchow
S Iwuchow
Sutsien
Tsingtao
Chuanchowg
Dwamoy
Rhong Kong
Parsons Editor
Peira
Mathew M. McElhinney
Morning Sun
Empyrean Sorority
Tn Technicolor
Painter
Clinton Boshart
Jim Pease
Don Shepherd
J. C. Penney & Co
John Green
Mary Brooks
Betty Brooks
Dorothy Tellin
Rothschild’s
Harry Lowden
Bill Sitler
Margaret McCall
Hubert Lohrer
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