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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
12
Leon Jouhaux quits the General Confederation of Labor as he becomes the rallying figure for the new Force Ouvriere. The move splits France's labor movement and signals a major realignment in organized labor.
In Civita Vecchia Italy U S Ambassador James Dunn announced 1 800 000 tons of wheat coal and medicine have been sent by American taxpayers to aid an independent Italy. He spoke as a 200th ship docked and noted 39 ships were en route over the prior three weeks. The operation is described as a historic American effort.
A speaker described the 200th ship as a symbol of the American people's friendship with Italy, urging that Italy prosper and remain free to choose its own sovereign destiny without external dictation. The remark emphasized liberty and bilateral goodwill between nations.
Cleveland Indians star Bob Feller announced he would administer a $100,000 juvenile delinquency fund created by an ice cream manufacturer. He said the role would not interfere with his off season baseball and he planned to continue his baseball activities.
Washington writers forecast Thomas E Dewey will secure the Republican nomination in 1948 and defeat President Truman in November. Eisenhower and Taft receive votes for the nomination. Forrestal seen as potential running mate though he declines candidacy. Majority expect Republican victory and tax cuts, with a move toward peace in 1948.
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller said he expects no contract problems with Indians president Bill Veeck and planned to meet in late January or early February to sign his 1948 deal.
An 8-mm motion picture sound projector is now available on the market. The new device promises compact standard tone and improved playback for home theaters and educational use.
A downtown three story warehouse in Des Moines was swept by a fire of unknown origin last night causing damage estimated at more than 1 million dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze though the cause remains under investigation and no injuries are reported.
A blaze raged for nearly two hours gutting a warehouse listed as federal property and leased to Younkers of Iowa, which occupied the site. пожарные оставляли вопросы о причинах и последствиях инцидента.
A major fire damaged upper floors and a sublet Burris-Hatch Movers facility. Goods lost included furniture, carpeting, tires, and appliances. Smoke and water damaged Tone Bros. stock across six floors. Postal workers alerted fire from a basement window but Christmas mail processing continued. Government furniture for overseas shipment destroyed, enough for 25 housing units.
In Pacific Grove California police issued tickets to motorists who parked overtime with a note reading This one's on Pacific Grove Merry Christmas. A second greeting warned a summons.
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