Washington oil stations announce earlier closing hours
A Des Moines column reports Former Gov. Dan Turner of Iowa to join the war effort after breaking with isolationists on Roosevelt's foreign policy. Democrat Nelson G. Krashier is also to be offered a war work role, with Sen. Clyde Herring saying a spot is open in the government requirements branch of the Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management.
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Des Moines
Dan Turner
Iowa
Roosevelt
Forrger Guy
Nelson G. Kraschier
Clyde L. Herring
Turner
Division of Priorities
The
Office of Production Management
Government rejects use of fair grounds in Iowa
Gov. George A. Wilson announced the state will not use the Iowa fair grounds as a replacement center. He cited a letter from Maj. Gen. Rush B. Lincoln stating plans had changed and the site would not be needed. Lincoln did not reveal a new camp location or building plans.
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Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Army Air Corps
Rush B. Lincoln
Air Corps Technical Training Command
Lincoln
Dinner for Faurot Hosted Without Invite
Parsons College Letter Club held a farewell banquet for coach Fred Faurot with thirty members and staff, but the guest of honor was not invited. Toastmaster O B Nelson announced Faurot would leave Wednesday to join the United States army.
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Faurot
Faifield
Parsons College Letter Club
Fred Faurot
Parsons
O. B. Nelson
United States Army
Damage at J. Leroy Farmer Canning Co plant in Marengo
Damage exceeding 600 dollars occurred at the J. Leroy Farmer Canning Co plant in Marengo. Manager H. L. Paulson reported broken electric wiring lights steam pipe valves gauges and windows as state investigators were called to review the incident.
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Marengo
J. Leroy Farmer Canning Co
H. L. Paulson
Iowa Egg Production Rises Eight Percent in 1941
Iowa hens produced 2,769,000,000 eggs in 1941, up eight percent from 1940, with December output at 145,000,000 eggs an increase of 33 percent from a year earlier. Iowa led all states in egg production and surpassed prior forecasts, signaling poultrymen’s support for the food-for-freedom drive prior to Pearl Harbor.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
United States Department of Agriculture
Pearl Harbor
Ottumwa objects to airport service suspension
Ottumwa airport commission files formal objection with the Civil Aeronautics Authority in Washington DC against Mid-Continent Airlines suspension of service until April 1. The commission says the airport is not in such poor condition to warrant action and accuses the airline of refusing to send inspectors to verify improvements.
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Ottumwa
Ottumwa Airport Commission
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Washington, D. C
Mid-Continent Airlines, Inc
Newlyweds and Companion Fined for Intoxication
Ottumwa reports a Des Moines man, 86, Robert B. Harrison, was fined 300 with most suspended after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He collided with a Cedar Rapids party on a homeward trip from a Kirksville marriage. Harrison's 24 year old bride and a Des Moines companion, Alfred Bougher, each received 5 fines for intoxication.
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Ottumwa
Towa
Kirksville
Robert B. Harrison
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Harrison
Alfred Bougher
Campaign for Defense Stamps Led by Ralph Schilling
The leading journal carrier salesman in the Defense Stamps campaign is Ralph Schilling, not Jack Schilling as yesterday. Ralph's first week’s sale of Defense Stamps and bonds exceeded $40.
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Journal
U. S
Ralph Schilling
Jack Schilling
Ralph
Stations Set 7am to 7pm Hours For Service Links
At a Washington meeting of service station operators the group agreed to new hours of 7 am to 7 pm for all stations starting next Sunday. Saturday evenings remain open until 11 pm. The change aligns with eastern Iowa practices amid defense related electricity and manpower conservation.
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Washington
Iowa
Frosty collision on South Second Avenue injures no one
Cars driven by John Boren and Jack Fuhr collided on South Second Avenue as Boren wiped frost from his windshield. Fuhr’s frosted windshield is said to have hindered his vision. Both drivers escaped injury though vehicles suffered damaged fenders and grills.
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John Boren
Jack Fuhr
South Second Avenue
Boren
Fuhr
Huston Leads Local Primary Candidate Pace in June
T H Huston of Crawfordsville declares as a Republican candidate for state representative subject to primary voters in June. Huston, a longtime community figure, seeks to succeed E L Stewart who held the seat. The field is opening with rumors of more entrants for county and state offices as political announcements begin to flow.
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Washington County
T. H. Huston
Crawfordsville
Huston
E. L. Stewart
Jackson Township
Confirmation of Edward C. Eicher as Chief Justice
The senate confirmed Edward C. Eicher of Iowa today for Chief Justice of the United States district court for the District of Columbia. The confirmation was announced from Washington, D.C. on January 20.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Today
Edward C. Eicher
Iowa
United States District Court For
District of Columbia
Record Coin Output Hits 1941 Domestic Total
United States mints supplied $102,209,510 in domestic coins in 1941 as increased business activity drove demand, Treasury reports show. The figure underscores a strong year for coinage despite wartime tensions.
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Washington, DD. C
United States
Treasury
Forecasts Big Quake in Japan
Chicago dictated summary.
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Japan
Army to recruit 12,200 for Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps
Lt. Col Ira Swift told the House Military Affairs Committee that the army will recruit an initial 12,200 volunteers to form a Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps if enabling legislation is approved by Congress.
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Washington, D.C
Army
Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps
War Department
Ira Swift
Army General Staff
House Military Affairs Committee
Roosevelt Signs Nationwide Daylight Saving Time Plan
President Roosevelt signed legislation placing the entire nation on daylight saving time effective at two a m Monday February 9. The order sets the clock ahead one hour to extend evening daylight across the United States starting the winter date January 20 in Washington.
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Washington
D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Seeks 300 Million Aid to Unemployed
President Roosevelt asked Congress for an emergency appropriation of 300 million dollars to help workers facing job losses as American industry shifts to war production in coming months.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Chile seeks U S naval protection to sever ties with axis
Rio de Janeiro January 20 Chile urged a unified hemispheric break with the axis but said it could not cut relations without the United States fleet sent to guard its coastline.
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Rio DE Janeiro
U.P
Chili
United States
Redlinger Case Jury Postponed by Court Scheduling
The Washington county district court reconvened with the January term petit jurors. the Ray Redlinger v Rock Island railroad trial was postponed for a week due to an incomplete petition as trustees of the railroad had not been made defenders. Next up on Jan 26 is Blanche Greiner administratrix v W P Hicks for a death damages suit.
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Washington
Ray Redlinger
Rock Island Railroad
Redlinger
Blanche Greiner
Aginst
W. P. Hicks
Supreme Court
J. Lloyd Lewis
Maurice Olson
P. J. Siegers
KE. L. Loan
William Shettler
Mary E. Nickolaus
James B. Hoskins
Preacher Bob Stevens to Visit Christian Tabernacle
Bob Stevens of Nevada Iowa will preach at the Christian Tabernacle this evening and Wednesday and Thursday evenings, announced today by his father Rev W J Stevens pastor of the church.
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Bob Stevens
Nevada
Iowa
The
Christian Tabernacle
W. J. Stevens
Maytag Expands Aircraft Work at Newton Factory
The Maytag Co. aircraft division at Newton will operate 24 hours daily seven days a week. President Fred Maytag II says skilled washing machine workers are being trained in defense classes at Newton High School on a 24 hour schedule to join defense production as tools allow.
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Newton
Maytag Co
Fred Maytag II
Newton High School
Maytag
Illinois prison inmates seek release to join army
In Springfield Illinois on January 20 inmates at the state prison urged release for men with under two years left to serve so they could enlist in the armed forces a UP report states their request was made today
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Springfield
Illinois State Prison
Protest over layoffs at Fisher Body Plant GM
About 3000 United Automobile Workers members marched on the Michigan state capitol in Lansing to protest layoffs at General Motors Fisher body plant. They called a half day off to highlight unemployment due to reduced auto production and lack of war orders. The crowd sought a meeting with Governor Murray Van Wagoner. police were not needed as the mayor urged workers to return to work. In Detroit, Mayor Edward J. Jeffries pledged full police protection to avert violence during a city employees strike involving about 15000 workers and targeting wage increases.
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Lansing
Mich
United Automobile Workers of America
CIO
State House
Fisher Body
General Motors
Oldsmobile
Murray van Wagoner
Sam Street
Detroit
Edward J. Jeffries
Local 77
City Employees’ Union
AFL
Jeffries
Fletcher Baby Dies At Crawfordsville
Nicholas Clinton Fletcher age one and a half died at Crawfordsville at 3 AM from tubercular meningitis after a period of illness following pneumonia. He was born April 24, 1940, in Crawfordsville. Funeral set for Thursday at the Methodist Church with burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by L. A. Jones Funeral Home.
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Crawfordsville
Nicholas Fletcher
Cleo Fletcher
Nicholas Clinton Fletcher
Arlene Lowe
Open Recruiting For Home Guard
Howard P. Miller announces open recruiting for a home guard company in Washington, Iowa. About 60 men will be enlisted, ages 18 to 60. call at the Legion rooms, city hall after 7:09 P.M. Wednesday or mail completed application blanks to Mr. Miller in Washington.
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Captain Miller
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Howard P. Miller
Home Guard
Miller
Washington, Towa
Violinist Wilkomirski Delights Washington Audience
Violinist Wilkomirski and his instrument captivated Washingtonians for an hour and a half at a city high school auditorium. Doriss Wittich accompanied on piano, though several numbers highlighted solo violin, with works by Rachmaninoff Bach Mozart Tartini Saint-Saens Szymanowski and Ravel. The performance marked the second recital in the Washington Concert League series, with further dates awaited.
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Michael Wilkomirski
Wilkomirski
Washington
Doriss Wittich
Rachmaninoff
Bach
Mozart
Tartini
Thirteen Die in Lynn Fire at Melvin Hall
A downtown Lynn apartment house fire caused by a discarded cigarette killed 13 people and injured 28 with five missing believed buried. Thirteen bodies were recovered from the Melvin Hall ruins, a former transient hotel, as crews sifted through debris.
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Lynn
Mass
Melvin Hall
Orientals Press Ahead in Far East Offense
United Press dispatch shows Japan pressing the offensive across the Far East with attacks on Bataan Mindanao and Malaya. MacArthur reports three Japanese planes down and U S bombers sinking a cruiser and firing a tanker off Jolo as Philippine troops resist invaders near Mindanao and Davao. Singapore area sees renewed raids and heavy tolls from Allied counterattacks while air reinforcements are urged. Elsewhere, U boat patrols threaten New York area as Russians and Libyans report little progress and Axis lines hold at Mozhaisk Orel Kharkov.
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United Press
United Nations
Far East
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan Peninsula
Jolo
Mindanao
Davao
East Indies
Malaya
Muar River
Singapore
Muar
Batu Bahat
United States
New York
Russiia
Libya
Russia
Red Army
Mozhaisk
Orel
Kharkov
Four Soldiers Recalled to Army Service
Four Washington county men Thomas Tim Dodd Leonard A Worrell Walter A Jackson and Galen R Patterson were told by the Tth Corps Area Omaha Neb to report at Fort Des Moines Friday afternoon. Although released recently they remain in reserve for ten years subject to recall. Dodd had previously been told he would likely be recalled soon and could return with Troop D. Worrell was a member of Troop D.
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Washington County
Thomas
Tim" Dodd
Washington
Leonard A. Worrell
R.R
Walter al, Jackson
Kalona
Galen R. Patterson
Wellman
Tth Corps Area
Omaha
Nebr
Fort Des Moines
Dodd
Worrell
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Eicher
George C. Marshall
United States Chief of Staff
Secretary of War
Henry L. Stimson
Scientist
Chicago
Helmut Landsberg
University of Chicago
Landsberg
Islangs
Tokyo
Statistica
Mikado
Chile
the Tabernacle
Michigan
Fletcher
Finland
pMemel
Pprinska
Lithuania
Vitebsk
Vyaima
Korest-Litovik
Hungary
Rumania
Bucharest
Sofia
Bulgaria
Sevastopol
Napoleon
Moscow
Lam
Home Guard Organization
Orientals
General MacArthur
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