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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
1
A light seen in the night sky above Central Town drew up to a dozen witnesses and caravans of Fuentes and officials attempted to follow it but could not trace it for long. The object appeared to drift with the wind and sometimes move against it, leaving observers puzzled.
Des Moines men Pele Tia William Robinson and another were fined for taking rabbits in Abquabi state park game refuge. Justice C C Briggs recorded the fines after park custodian W E Myers arrested them for firing near an official no hunting sign in full view of the area.
Avoca promoter Hal Newon escaped Avoca jail Tuesday night by sawing two bars from his cell window. Sheriff Roy Hetzel said the saw used likely came from a plumber who installed a wash basin in the jail last week. Newon faces multiple charges including embezzlement by agent and check charges amid ongoing jury actions.
Des Moines reports State corn stocks on January 1, 1945, were lower than a year earlier despite a second Iowa crop in 1944. Federal statistician Leslie M Carl announced total farm stocks at 456,993,000 bushels, 79 percent of the 1944 crop, compared with 623,? bushels the previous January. The figure edges above the 19 year average, indicating weaker year end stocks despite favorable weather.
Representative B J Morrisey and Senator Ross Mowry filed a bill to require strip coal operators to fill holes after digging. It would mandate a 19000 dollar performance bond with the county treasurer and limit excavations to five acres at a time, focusing on Mahaska and Marion counties with holes south of Des Moines.
United States forces push inland on Luzon toward Manila with nine miles inland from landing zones. Reports say 30 cities and towns along the coast and inland airfield operations, while Singapore and Lingayen base hit by B 29s. Unconfirmed reports place American progress near Manila.
Washington January 11 report says a force of B20 Fortresses conducted a four day raid on Singapore target sites and military installations. The 20th Air Force commander Henry J. Arnold announced none of the bombers were lost to enemy action. damage to installations and many dwellings reported.
Ernest R. Mooney and Elmer W. Lindaman filed suits in Polk County District Court seeking 2835.32 from defendants C. F. Lytle Co. of Sioux City Ta and Green Construction Co. of Des Moines and Sheldon. They claim they were hired in Des Moines for a highway project in Canada and Alaska in 1943 while Mooney served overseas.
Journal carriers held their 39th annual party at the Elder Inn on South Law avenue attended by 17 carrier boys and two carrier girls and Journal staff. Melvin Snyder won first prize a $25 war bond with others receiving cash prizes and war stamps. the event included a chicken dinner, games, and diploma awards for top carriers.
J Stere Crawford sustained first degree burns to his abdomen and legs after striking a match and having it pop, near Tow Yoota, about five miles northwest of town. He was brought to Washington County Hospital where doctors reported non serious burns and singed clothing.
STOCKHOLM reports Germany began evacuating Narvik in northern Norway. Six transports departed yesterday and today sailing southward, each ship believed to carry 1 000 to 2 000 troops.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson announced at a press conference that all physically qualified men under 20 must be inducted into the armed forces. He said monthly selective service calls will rise from 0 to 109,000 for March as the army seeks young manpower. Col. Keesling advised six month rates of 100,000, with the Navy needing 32,000 per month, totaling about 902,600 enterings in six months. Stimson urged full national service legislation to meet manpower needs.
London dispatches report Soviet forces encircled Budapest and controlled Pest and Csepel Island, crushing German relief efforts. The Moscow line says Budapest defenders hold Buda slopes and house to house fighting continues as Soviets threaten supply routes from the Danube to Austria. German attacks were repelled with counterstrikes near the Pilis hills and Treske, while Berlin plans falter.
Ralph Minick announces city tin can collection to start tomorrow in the southeast part of town. route runs south of East Washington Street, east of venue, with north part already completed and southwest to follow. Residents should place cans in curbside boxes or baskets. war salvage cans to be excluded and picked up later. Clarence Cross of Washington named among 22 winners for the TOOLMAT RELLER award at Town University.
American troops drive out German defenders in LaRoche after a day of street fighting near Nassonge and St Hubert. British patrols advance four miles into the Belgian pocket as U S Third Army reports German movement east and northeast toward Germany's lines. The breakout follows a tank clash northeast of LaRoche, with heavy resistance collapsing and prisoners limited in the first hour.
Howard Fulton, recently resigning as Walton city clerk, returned to his city hall office after days in the county hospital. He said he feels improved and plans to continue work until the mayor and city council appoint his successor.
Fire crews were called to 708 East Jefferson Street where a stove in the basement caused a blaze. Flames were confined to the stove and were smothered with a sack, with no other victims or injuries reported.
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