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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1950
Page
1
Soviet controlled East German railways warned they may shut Berlin West Germany links temporarily after sabotage claims. Highway restrictions returned at Helmstedt with traffic limited to five trucks per hour. furniture shipments were barred unless owner accompanied goods.
Campaign director Edward J. Kelly reports the drive ends today with about 400 dollars collected plus expected coins from business boxes. He notes current totals are below last year’s and praises townspeople cooperation. The slogan contest closes at midnight tonight.
The U S Navy failed in its third attempt to refloat the battleship Missouri stuck in mud and sand at Thimble Shoals off Hampton Roads Virginia. Seventeen tugs and two salvage ships labored for nearly two hours with no progress as weather and tide limited movement. Officials planned further tries during the flood tide and full moon.
Colonel Alexander Adair of Fifth Army headquarters in Chicago will inspect the national guard unit in Washington tonight. Capt. Harold Stephens commanding officer said the federal inspection will take place at 7 30 in the armory building and the public is invited to attend.
About seven percent of U S concerns in vehicle manufacture distribution repair and operation for hire employ under twenty people each, indicating a small firm dominance in the sector.
Federal Mediation Director Cyrus G. Ching rushed to Washington to lead peace talks as a nationwide telephone strike looms. CIO leader Beirne warned 100,000 workers will walk out in eight days if no deal with Bell system firms, with 150,000 more expected to join.
Iowa GOP Chairman Whitney Gilliland announced he will resign at a special meeting. He said the 1950 primaries begin and he will remain a central committee member for the Seventh District while pursuing other government interests.
A benefit show titled The Old Fashioned School will be staged tonight at Lincoln school at 8 o clock to raise funds for the City PTA Council. There is no admission charge, but an offering will be collected. The cast includes Mrs R J Thornton as the teacher and a list of community members as pupils visiting board and officials. The event invites all residents to attend to support a forthcoming district PTA meeting.
Final rites for J Zear Hinshaw were held yesterday at 10 30 AM at Sherman’s Funeral Home Rev Guy Hunting officiated Pallbearers were Dewey Applegate Drew Millar Robert Lytle Merle Lytle William Mochland and J E Coffey The Masons attended and performed a graveside ritual with Russell Goodwin as Acting Master Burial was in Richland Cemetery
Lloyd Gray owner opens remodeled Steak House after weeks closed for overhaul. New horseshoe counter extends two thirds forward and kitchen removal creates open dining space. Grand opening Wednesday offers free coffee and doughnuts or rolls all day.
Ground parties brave deep snow to reach five men from a downed C 47 while divers pursue a missing C 54 with 44 aboard. Lt Charles Harden Alaska pilot earned praise after a six mile treck for help as 58 planes join the unprecedented search over 72000 square miles of harsh terrain.
Dave Livingston was the featured speaker at the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting last night. He described the Republican party and its workings, with plans discussed to invite a Democratic speaker later. The group also debated a March dinner for the southeast Iowa peace officers, visiting VA hospital inmates in Knoxville, and acquiring a stock car racing track in Washington.
The 740 ton German freighter Diamus sank near Langeroog in the North Sea. Eight crew members are missing while a British tug Rumania rescued an undetermined number of survivors. Diamus was traveling from Wismar to Antwerp. cause of sinking unclear.
The Carlisle Penna Y's Men’s club bulletin urges members to value the present moment. It reflects on past limits and future service with a call to meaningful current acts and community effort.
The Agriculture Department begins using a three way parity system to measure fair prices for farm products under the 1949 farm act. Parity mixes farm wage rates and a 10 year average, boosting livestock and dairy but lowering some crops like cotton and grains.
Roy Barnes of Cedar Rapids spoke to the Washington Rotary Club on federal tax laws. He detailed the new social security tax rate increase and explained wage hour and minimum wage provisions and other recent congressional changes. Bill Sitler organized the program and L. J. Kehoe chaired the meeting with 65 attendees.
Partly cloudy this afternoon with a high near 18 degrees. Tonight will be fair and quite cold with lows from five to 15 below zero. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness and light snow likely by afternoon or night with highs around 10 to 20 above. Yesterday’s temperatures reached a high of 9 and a low of 0.
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson reported to President Truman that in the first six months of 1949 the United States advanced toward greater national security and permanent peace. He noted improved readiness, unified armed forces, and economic strength backing world peace, while stressing the need for a strong defense to deter surprise attacks.
Funeral services for Harry A Work were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sherman Funeral Home with Rev Kerr in charge. Pallbearers included H J Mc Creedy D N Anwyl R R Robertson Richard Stewart Fred L Stewart and R C Ferguson. Interment at Elm Grove.
President Truman directed the atomic energy commission to push ahead with all forms of atomic weapons including the hydrogen bomb. He linked the program to national defense and international control goals, calling it a core duty to protect the United States while pursuing peaceful security objectives.
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