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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
11
President Truman beamed with pride as daughter Margaret performed on a famous concert stage in Constitution Hall. The audience, including 3.84 percent of attendees, rang with applause as she was recalled for four encores before wishing the fans a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
In Czechoslovakia January ration cuts restrict eggs and milk for adults. Pregnant mothers may have milk. Children up to six get four eggs. babies under one year receive about 20 ounces daily, tapering for ages 12 to 20. Meals cover most foods, lowering the Czech ration to postwar lows.
Official reports say 40 people killed and 99 injured in a nighttime train wreck near Neuwied in the French zone of Germany. The crowded passenger trains collided with casualties concentrated among holiday travelers as investigators compiled the toll.
Davenport police hold Eva McGinn 27 after a quarrel at their home ended with Edwin McGinn 42 shot. Eva called police and was found in poor condition at Mercy hospital. A 22 caliber rifle was recovered as detectives note a separated couple reconciled before returning to Davenport.
Washington December 24 UPI The three member council warned that relying on higher production alone could trigger disastrous price shocks and recession in 1948. They urged price reductions, moderating profits, narrowing wage extremes, fair income balance, and expanded housing with government aid, while opposing a 44 or 48 hour work week.
The article questions insider profits from September 1947 price surges and whether insiders held holdings to shift to capital gains avoiding income taxes. It cites Pauley’s 1947 activity including 300,000 bushels of wheat long and 300,000 pounds of cottonseed oil long, noting likely long-side gains by insiders contributing to higher food prices.
Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson who are moving to Durant next month were honored at a farewell party Sunday evening at the David Kleese home. The evening included social time and holiday two course refreshments served by Mrs Kleese. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Waggoner Mr and Mrs Lloyd Humston Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey Mr and Mrs Dell Walker and Mrs Leota Hotle.
A large crowd attended the semi formal holiday dance hosted by the Order of Rainbow Girls at Legion hall. Rainbow committees decorated with Christmas appointments and a large lighted tree while Jimmy Russell and his orchestra from Town City provided the music for dancing.
Chicago dispatch notes poultry prices with truck counts and hen varieties listing leghorn white rock and Plymouth Rock springs with price points. It also details FEgs cases irregular extras standards current receipts and dirties across multiple categories.
Fire destroyed the 22-room three story West Chester school building. Superintendent G Arthur Stetson said after the regular vacation, classes will resume on a half-day basis in a junior high building.
Chicago markets recorded top grades with steers selling at a new national high of 40.00 per 100 lbs, hogs totaling 11,006 head with mixed gains, and cattle led by a best load of prime 1,220 lb fed steers at a record 44.00. Various weight classes showed gains or steadying, while sheep and wool trends remained uneven with woolskins rising. Wheat corn oats soybeans also posted mixed futures, reflecting a volatile trading session.
In New London on December 23 the Southern New England Telephone Co. used voice operators to answer children’s calls to Santa. When 500 calls overwhelmed the switchboard, women operators had to inform callers that Santa was too busy to come to the telephone.
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