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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
1
Webster City votes 715 to 489 to lease city gas mains to Peoples Natural Gas Co of Omaha and 624 to 321 in favor of a 15 year franchise. The city may quit the franchise after 15 years by buying back the equipment after 30 years of municipal gas operation.
J. P. Mullen of Fonda delivered the keynote at the state agricultural convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines. He said the 1946 fair would be a fitting climax to Iowa’s centennial celebration. L. B. Cunningham reported that 1945 aid to county fairs should total about 115000, up from 94340 in 1944.
Iowa Insurance Department announced an agreement with stock fire companies to cut most dwelling insurance rates in the state, effective December 18. The deal covers about 442 larger cities and towns, about 92 percent of urban residents, while small communities without fire protection see rate increases of 5 and 5.9 percent.
Emil C. Krause about 60 Buckeye was killed when his truck was struck by a northbound Rock Island train south of a high bridge. The truck crossed the bridge and Krause’s body was thrown from the vehicle and fell 65 feet into the river. Officials reported good visibility at the crossing.
Des Moines Democrat George F Larsen of C. C. Larsen and Son in Council Bluffs submitted his resignation as a member of the state conservation commission to Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper. Appointed last July to fill a vacancy, Larsen cited an attorney general ruling that forbids anyone holding a state office from bidding on state contracts.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved all six top State Department nominations after last minute switches. Archibald MacLeish to be assistant secretary for public and cultural relations won tentative approval when Senator Joseph F. Guffey changed his vote, breaking a 10 to 10 tie to 11 to 9. Guffey notified committee chair Tom Connally of his decision during a post session press conference.
G B E Mace Washington county war finance chairman urges county residents to invest idle funds in war bonds. He cites bank deposits of about 12 million dollars and argues bonds are as safe as banks, offering interest and aiding war costs. He echoes an editorial urging farmers with large deposits to cut banks and buy bonds as a reserve for hard times.
Maquoreta Iowa or Garfield Harker planned a day of hunting but after two shots into a flock of about 200 ducks he limited out with 15 mallards.
A base ordnance process heats a steel cartridge case from room temperature to 3000 degrees and back in three seconds using induction heating.
Sheriff Putnam asked for alerts as a Creston carload of five children with the itch were reportedly en route through eastern Iowa. A deputy had brought them to an orphan home in Davenport but the facility refused them, prompting a return trip toward Creston with the group.
Lupe Velez, 83, Mexican screen star, was found dead today from an overdose of sleeping powder. Police recovered a flute at the scene but gave no details. She had recently crisscrossed between New York and Hollywood and was to depart for Manhattan Saturday to take a role in a play.
The Iowa congressional delegation gathered at a Washington party honoring retiring Senator Guy M. Gillette and Representative Fred C. Cilchrist. Colleagues praised enduring camaraderie across parties as both prepare to leave Congress. Gilchrist plans to return to Laurens and Gillette will join the war surplus property board after his term ends.
John Bales, 78, died at 9:45 this morning at his home 1003 West Madison after a brief illness. Cerebral hemorrhage was the cause. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:30 at Sherman's funeral home with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Born Feb 24, 1869 in Richland, he lived there before moving to Washington 28 years ago. He worked for the city and later Iowa Southern Utilities. He married Katie Mangold on Dec 24, 1904. survived by his wife and one brother David Bales of Richland. Four brothers and one sister are deceased.
ELAS sources report EAM decision to evacuate Athens if British guarantee general amnesty for ELAS and inclusion of leftists in a national government. The claim, from ELAS forces, cites Lt General Scobie for the plan, while fighting lulls and reinforcements continue. Mitso Bartsalides to deliver the message. specifics on representation are to be settled after fighting ends.
Moscow radio called for Visnia residents to rise against German forces as Soviet troops moved into new frontiers. An underground Austrian station issued guidance on organizing an insurgent movement.
A large force of India-based B 29s hit Thailand while a lone B 29 reconnoitered over Tokyo. In the Philippines American troops pressed a pocketed Japanese garrison toward collapse as three Japanese transport ships were sunk in Ormoc harbor. Nagoya and Hamamatsu were hit in a separate raid reported as highly successful.
Rural route patrons are urged to maintain driveway approaches to their mail boxes to ensure safe mail delivery. Postmaster M. DeLong notes most roads have been cleared and carriers can cover routes, with patrons already helping where sections were previously impassable.
About four to five of the population of Bulearia lives by agriculture or fishing. The fragment notes the livelihoods but lacks context, dates, or authorities.
London report says Red Army and German forces fought through Budapest inner belt and Pest edge with heavy casualties on both sides. Soviet and Romanian units advanced near the city while fires rage in the center and eight towns plus three rail stations near Pest were contested.
Cold weather prompts a change in waste paper collection for war salvage from evening to Friday afternoon. Neighbors should have material ready by noon for early pickup, with bundles tied and left on porches. Newspapers and magazines go in separate bundles. call Jay Brewer or S W Easter if missed.
Winter weather arrives with heavy snow from the last weekend. The temperature fell to zero overnight and stood at seven at seven this morning before rising to 18 above by forenoon. A bright but stubbornly thaw resistant day follows with forecast near yesterday's high of 26 degrees.
Burlington Vermont reports that the Champlain Transportation Co. is the oldest steamship company in the country. It received its charter to operate passenger steamers on Lake Champlain from the Vermont Legislature on October 26 1826.
An Army ordnance note explains that a bolt shows tightness when stretched about 0.003 inch equal to the thickness of a sheet of paper. The description emphasizes precision in measuring metal elongation for quality control.
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp reports its Fort Worth and San Diego plants produced 29.5 percent of all heavy bombers completed in the first six months of 1944, highlighting the plants' significant output.
American troops push along a 15 mile Roer river front taking western Duren outskirts and advancing toward the fortress city. The 83rd division prepares a frontal assault through Gurzenich as the Ninth Army reenters the Roer fighting and the Saar valley battles continue with renewed resistance.
Santa Claus plans to visit children on the streets Saturday afternoon and evening, and will call on shut ins at home if notified with names and addresses. He also intends to visit the county hospital, a Journal report says.
Switzerland emerges among Europe's most industrialized states, reflecting rapid development across manufacturing, technology, and export sectors. The nation's diversified economy and skilled workforce underpin its strong industrial standing in the region.
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