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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1946

Page

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Molotov denounces U S moves in Greek ports at peace talks

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov accuses the United States of foreign meddling as the carrier Roosevelt and escort ships are slated for Greek ports. He denounces U S and British support for the Greek government of Premier Vasiliadis as unpopular. Greek bid on southern Albania triggers sharp debate and a disrupted plenary session.

Paris V. M. Molotov Russia United States Greece U. S Franklin D. Roosevelt Iny Molotov Constantin Vsaldaris Somime Roosevelt G George Hellenis Albania

New high for cattle at Chicago stockyards

A single load of prime Town yearlings sold for 30.25 dollars per hundredweight at Chicago stockyards as top trade steers reached an all time high. The move comes as the government readies new price ceilings to regulate beef prices nationwide.

Chicago

OPA Retailers Guidance on Price Tags During July Window

Local OPA Office issues procedure for big ticket items and pre ticketed goods amid tag changes between July 1 and July 6. Retailers must not alter price tickets on major appliances and must replace removed tags before selling. Clothing and small items require re attaching correct ceiling prices as of June 30, 1846.

Iowa State Fair closes after record attendance

Des Moines reports a record 69,497 attendees on the fair's last day, lifting total 1948 Iowa State Fair attendance to about 469,876. Children under 15 admitted free with half price rides. prize displays, racing, and exhibits continue as officials anticipate reaching a half million visitors.

Des Moines Toady Des Moiness Iowa

Quiz derby nets 131 points in district meet

The winning Rio trio Barbara Fleming Billy Fritz and Bobbs Beattie scored 131 of 150 as their school claimed a set of books and 25 dollars. They beat 37 teams with Ringgold county schools second Monona and Osceola third and fourth. Final livestock winners included Washington county first for best managed 4 H pig exhibit Fred Esterly Buffalo Minn exhibitor Clampitt Farmer New Providence grand champion milking Shorthorn J W Ovitz Sycamore Ill showed champion Brown Swiss cow.

Barbara Fleming Billy Fritz Bobbs Beattie Eats Ringgold County Tlaing Monona Osceola Washington County Fred Esterly Buffalo Minn Clampitt Farmer New Providence Curtis Candy Co Chicago J. W. Ovitz Sycamore Ill

Heirens Found Sane by Experts in Chicago Case

Three psychiatrists report William Heirens 17 is legally sane for arraignment Sept 4 on murders of Suzanne Degnan and two women. They deem him a sexual psychopath but sane under law, able to aid lawyers and understand charges, influencing possible life or death sentence.

Chicago William Hierens Heirens Suzanne Degnan Frances Brown Josephine Ross Harry R. Hoffman William H. Haines Cook County Foster Kennedy New York Bellevue Hospital Heir University of Cage

Liquor Charge Plea and Sentences Drive Through District Court

Robert Quinn was arraigned before Judge J G Patterson and pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He received a $300 fine and three months in county jail with the jail term suspended on good behavior, and a 90 day license suspension. Melvin Campbell also pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor with Illinois seals, fined $300 and three months in jail suspended on good behavior. County Attorney John C Owen represented the state.

Robert Quinn J. G Patterson Patterson Quinn Melvin Campbell Illinois John C. Owen

Reform Drive Claims Sovereign People in Power

The report outlines key reforms aiming to curb bureaucratic evils and totalitarianism, remove electoral discrimination, grant women the right to vote and lower voting age, liquidate the four major Zaibatsu groups, and implement agrarian reform enabling 2,000,000 tenant farmers to buy their land.

Zaibatsu Japan

Boys Town urged as model for Nebraska school program

Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, urged Nebraska officials and state training school leaders to study the Iowa training school program for boys and emulate it during remarks at Boys Town.

Boys Town Neb Board of Control Lowa BE. J. Flanagan

Services in Park To Close Sunday

The union church will end its summer season in Central Park with Rev. Trevelyn F.E. White of the Presbyterian church delivering a sermon titled The Crisis of the Church. Three former servicemen, soon McGaffey, Paul Sharer, and Harold Jarvis, will participate. music features Martha Ann Youns, Gerdes, and Margaret Pfeifer. Service starts at 7:30 with an earlier congregational singing due to darkness.

Union Cenrral Park Trevelyn FE. White The Presbyterian Church McGaffey Paul Sharer Methodist Church Harold Jarvis Christian Church Martha Ann Youns Gerdes Margaret Pfeifer Armsworth Flory

Long Time Columbus City Man Dies at 72

Amor N. Kelly, 72, lifelong Columbus City resident, died at home after months of illness. He worked as a rural mail carrier from Columbus Junction until 1935. Survived by wife Nell Parsons, a son Thomas N. Kelly of Columbus City, and two granddaughters Nancy and Jean of Los Angeles. Burial at Columbus City cemetery. Funeral home Richie in charge.

Columbus Junction Amor N. Kelly Columbus City Lester Bill West Liberty Columbus City Cemetery Richie Funeral Home Mr. Kelly Milo A Rachel Albaugh Kelly Nell Parsons Thomas N. Kelly Nancy Jean Los Angeles Calif Edwin Harry Kelly

Separation Suit Filed by Burham Spouse Pair

Elia Marie Burham filed a district court petition seeking separation from her husband Howard Daryl Burham. The filing marks the start of divorce proceedings.

Elia Marie Burham Howard Daryl Burham Tor

Boys Before Mayor Let Air Out of Tires

Three boys aged up to eleven appeared before Mayor R L Lytle at City Hall and admitted to letting air out of tires on three cars belonging to Washington people. The mayor emphasized the offense seriousness and urged parents to report weekly on the boys' conduct to prevent further mischief.

R. L. Lytle City Hall Washington Lytle Keepig

Separate maintenance instead of divorcee noted in Journal report

The Journal report yesterday states that separate maintenance was pursued rather than a divorce. The article emphasizes the legal distinction and its impact on the parties involved.

Journal

Williams Addresses Danville Voters On State, National Issues

Clair A. Williams of Danville Iowa, Democratic candidate for Congress, told a local audience at the Y room that Iowa bears heavy responsibility for national guidance. He urged soil conservation, school building needs, temperance, and criticizes current foreign policy. He supported local option on liquor, cited CIO backing, and highlighted labor seeks for a living wage. Ralph Smoots spoke briefly as a Democrat for state senate, farmer near Mt Pleasant. Marilyn Williams provided two vocal numbers. Harry Dye chaired.

Clair A. Willians Danville Towa Congress Williams Iowa Willians Democratic Party Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt CIO Smoots Ralph Smoots Mt. Pleasant Marilyn Williams Harry Dye Democratic Central Committee

Meetings Held for Country Teachers

County Superintendent Lester K Krabill led a conference at the courthouse for beginning rural school teachers and others new to teaching in the county. A second meeting is planned for Saturday morning at the courthouse for all country school teachers.

Court House Lester K. Krabill

Wage boost favored to 57 000 telegraph workers

A government fact finding board recommended a wage increase of 16 2 cents an hour for telegraph workers and 10 cents an hour for Western Union messengers. The report affects 57,000 employees represented by AFL CIO and other unions. The board was set to avert a strike. unions and company urged immediate negotiations using the report as a basis.

Washington Western Union Telegraph Co American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Orangizations CIO AFL Tewis &. Schwellenbach

Murder Probe in Davenport Man's Death

Edward Ehrecke a 42 year old Davenport area businessman was found dead on a rural road near Maysville. Sheriff Buese traveled to Tipton to question a rival J I Case agency owner amid reports of business jealousy and a prior incendiary fire at Ehrecke's store. Police suspect foul play and say Mrs Ehrecke may be withholding information.

Davenport Iowa Edward Ehrecke Maysville Scott County Walter Buese Tipton Ehrecke J. I. Case State Highway Patrol

Marriage License Issued to Boswell and Kindred in Kalona

A marriage license was issued yesterday at the courthouse to Joseph Deane Boswell and Norma Lee Kindred, both residents of Kalona.

Syesterday Tooseph Deane Boswell Norma Lee Kindred Kalona

Four New Polio Cases at Iowa University Hospital

Iowa City officials report four new polio cases at the University hospital raising total polio cases in isolation ward to 30. One patient Princegal D. Thompson from Anamosa High School is said to be doing well.

Iowa Cilfy Iowa Iowa University Hospital Princegal D. W. Thompson Anamosa High School

Incomplete county plan notes school year program

Fragments indicate a county plan detailing when supplies and instructions for the year’s school program will be received. The readable portion suggests an administrative timeline without full specifics.

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