Goats Survive Bomb Test Near Bikini Atoll Figures Told
After the atomic blast at Bikini Lagoon, 82 ships were damaged or set afire while three sank and a fourth neared sinking. Remarkably goats aboard the battleship Pennsylvania remained alive and uninjured as minnows swam in allegedly radioactive water.
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Bikini Atoll
America
Bikini Lagoon
Pennsylvania
Thorvald A. Solberg
Adm
Stolberg
Independence
Sakawa
Two Are Dead in Iowa Road Crash
In Atlantic Iowa two brothers in law Alva Jones of Silver City and Milton Bachman of Council Bluffs were killed when a Model T Ford collided with a Ford V-8 at Highway No 6. Five others were injured, four requiring hospitalization. bodies were sent to Glenwood.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Alva Jones
Silver City
Milton Bachman
Council Bluffs
Jones
Bachman
Glenwood
Legion Will Elect Officers at Tuesday Meeting
Leon Beatty post plans to elect officers for the coming year at Tuesday night’s meeting A large attendance is urged and plans for the rodeo opening Wednesday will be discussed.
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Leon Beatty
Local visitors attend golf match and city gatherings
Merlin Peters and Johnnie Streck of Iowa City visited Washington Saturday to see friends while Jimi Nelson of Fairfield played John Campbell of Oskaloosa in the gallery. Nate Ross from Missouri Valley spent the weekend with his mother and sister before returning home. E R Cox and T L Brookhart plus Dr and Mrs Fred Miller attended events, returning from Spirit Lake and other engagements.
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Merlin Peters
Johnnie Streck
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Washington
Sandy McGregor
John Sunstrum
Walter Campbell
Oskaloosa
Jimimy Nelson
Fairfield
John Campbell
Airs. Campbell
Nate Ross
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Silas Ross
C H. Woods
E. R. Cox
Spirit Lake
T. L. Brookhart
Fred E. Miller
June Weather Record Falls in Washington State
The June rainfall totaled 9.80 inches making it the third wettest June on record in Washington with only 1930 at 15.49 inches and 1924 at 11.66 inches higher. Yesterday brought 0.79 inches with 0.59 inches last night and 0.20 inches from Sunday showers. Maximum temperature reached 81, while the month’s high was 91 and the low 41.
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Washington
Seven 18-year-olds register with draft board
Washington county youths who turned 18 in June registered with the county selective service board last month. The June registrants include Bobbie Dean Tennant Washington Elmer Date Bruegge Washington Paul Duane McArtor Crawfordsville William Arthur Pepper Keota William Martin Stockman Brighton Warren Eugene Stewart Washington Richard Wrey Benge Keota.
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Washington County
County Selective Service Board
Paul Duane McArtor
Crawfordsville
William Arthur Pepper
Keota
William Martin Stockman
Brighton
Warren Eugene Stewart
Washington
Richard Wrey Benge
Divorce Decree in Kellys Case Seeks Custody and Costs
A decree of divorce signed by Judge J. G. Patterson was filed today in the suit Wilma Kelley versus Orval L. Kelley. The plaintiff receives custody of four minor children and the defendant pays costs. The defendant also receives part of the household goods.
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J. G. Patterson
Wilma Kelley
Orval L. Kelley
Mrs Zed Ward and Kenneth Settersberg Visit Kin
Mrs Zed Ward of Burlington along with grandson Kenneth Settersberg are visiting her sister Mrs Rozella S reev es for a few days at her home.
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Zed Ward
Burlington
Kenneth ‘Settersberg
Rozella Snreeves
Rodeo Parade Planned Tuesday Evening In Washington
Alvin Rommel of the local American Legion post announces a 7:30 p.m. parade featuring sadale horses and ponies. Owners are invited to meet at the armory before the ride. Rodeo shows are scheduled July 3 and 4 with moving pictures planned. A Brahma bull riding prize of 50 dollars is offered.
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Alvin Rommel
American Legion Post
Washington
Armory
Jscar
Savanna
Comet Sightings Reported by Brighton Resident
Hadley Waltman of the northwest of Brighton reports to the Journal office that a bright moving object has appeared in the northwest sky for about a week. He notes the object is visible between eight and ten o clock, sometimes stationary like a star and other times moving with sudden gyrations. He asks if others have observed it and what it might be.
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Hadley Waltman
Brighton
Journal
Mr. Waltman
Railroad Appeals Damages Verdicts in Right of Way Case
A notice of appeal to the district court was filed by the Rock Island railroad challenging a $2,000 award to Roy A. Sowash in condemnation for railroad right of way. The railroad also appealed a $400 award to R. R. Van Nostrand, tenant on the Sowash farm. Last week Sowash filed a notice of appeal from his $2,000 award.
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District Court
Rock Island Railroad
Roy A. Lowash
R. van Nostrand
Sowash
Cvt
Living Cost Rises Across Nation After Price Controls End
Reports from cities nationwide show an early price surge as ceilings end and wholesale markets trend higher. Livestock and grain advance in midwest markets while Chicago cash grains rise. Sears stores plan to keep prices steady at ceilings. Rents in California and Florida edge up, one Dallas landlord noting a staged increase. Industrial leaders warn inflation without controls, while some argue supply and demand will adjust prices.
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United Press
Chicago
T. V. Houser
Sears, Roebuck
Sears
Dallas
Sugar Rationing Remains In Effect After OPA Expiry
Washington July 1 UPI Sugar rationing continues despite the expiration of the OPA. Officials say the program operates under the second war powers act not the price control law which expired last mid year.
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Washington
OPA
Stores to Close Thursday July 4 Observed as Holiday
Washington observes Thursday July 4 as a legal holiday with widespread business closures. Poultry shops lumber yards and food stores will shut while drugstores close at 10 pm. Public library Y M C A post office and court offices close. Theaters run special shows at State Fox venues with 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm or 9:15 pm programs.
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Washington
Fred Downing
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
The
Fox
Truman Extends Sugar Rationing to Next March
The wartime sugar rationing powers are extended to March 31 by a renewal bill signed by President Truman. The OPA says sugar supplies remain tight and there is no immediate prospect for ending rationing.
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Truman
OPA
Green recovering after major operation at University hospital
J. A. Green, who had a major operation at University Hospital in Iowa City last week, is in room 44 West. He is progressing well and will stay in the hospital several days for further care.
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J. A. Green
University’ Hospital
Iowa City
West
Union Services Open at Church in Wet Park
Rain forced the opening meeting of the union services in Washington to be held at the Baptist church after an outdoor event in Central Park was canceled. Rev. Thomas C. Polk will preach next Sunday evening and the Christian church will oversee. Rev. Alfred Trenerry spoke on essential peace factors from the Sermon on the Mount, urging equal humanity fraternity and lovable world brotherhood as steps toward peace.
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Central Park
Suil
Thomas C. Polk
Christian Church
Alfred Trenerry
Jesus
Mr. Trenerry
T. C. Polk
Walter A. Smith
George Kerr
Milo Phillips
Charles Murdock
Lucky Dog Fritzy Survives Bikini Bomb Test Flight
The only animal aboard during the Bikini atoll atomic blast was a dachshund named Fritzy owned by S/Sgt James Garner of Los Angeles. Fritzy parachuted to safety and is shown with his owner before a test flight, marking a notable moment in the mission.
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Bikini
Fritzy
S/Sgt
James Garner
Los Angeles
Risged
Allbaugh Services Held by Muscatine Eagles
The Muscatine Eagles lodge oversaw funeral services for William L. Allbaugh at L. A. Jones funeral home on Saturday afternoon. Miles Maher, past president, and Edward Kepse, acting as chaplain, led the rites. Pallbearers for Elm Grove cemetery burial included George Bryant, Fred Greene, Don Brewer, Pat Finnegan, Miles Maher and Edward Kepke.
Price control law expires as Truman act blocks extension
Senator W. Lee O'Daniel blocked a senate move to extend price control after the law lapsed at midnight. Senate fights, White House talks, and Barkley warned uncertainty loomed as OPA head Porter called the situation grave but non catastrophic. Meat slaughtering and sugar rationing remained unaffected by the expiration.
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Washington
W. Lee O'Daniel
D- Tex
Senate
Truman
House
Tires Stolen From Anwyl Car In Crawfordsville
Sheriff reports two tires stolen from the Anwyl car in Crawfordsville last night. Entry occurred in a barn where the car was kept. spare tire with wheel removed and a front wheel and tire taken.
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Sheriff's Office
Fred Anwl
Crawfordsville
Somene
Iowa OPA Offices Will Remain Open
Des Moines July 1 1 Walter Kline Iowa OPA administrator said Washington instructed keeping Iowa OPA offices open until further notice The Des Moines staff will be on duty and enforcement actions against OPA violators will continue Officials disagreed on the impact of OPA death for Iowans John Beller OPA rent administrator warned landlords against large rent hikes while landlord officials foresee 10 to 15 percent increases Store operators face price rises as wholesale costs climb
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Des Moines
Walter Kline
Iowa
OPA
Washington
Des Moinse
John Beller
Kline
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