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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

8

Funeral attendance for Mrs Charles Millson noted in Crawfordsville

Relatives from out of town attended the funeral of Mrs Charles Millson in Crawfordsville on June 3. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Goddard Mr and Mrs J Alvin Miller of Monmouth Ill Mr and Mrs Walter Kyle and daughters Mr and Mrs James Brooks of Washington. Friends listed include Dr and Mrs Milne Mr and Mrs H W Merlin Carrie and Mary Parker Glendine Lundquist music by a quartet. Arthur Hughes and Mary Davies family visits noted.

Crawfordsville Charles Milson Harold Goddard J. Alvin Miller Monmouth Walter Kyle James Brooks Washington Il. N. Milne H. W. Merlin

First U S Rent Act Eviction Case Seeks Court Restraint

Federal Judge John W. Delehant issued a temporary restraining order against Edwin L Stratton of Pastings Nebraska in the nations first test of the new rent act. Straton had threatened to cut water and electricity and suspend janitorial and garbage services at a Hastings apartment building. The ruling blocks further service disruptions while the case moves toward trial in Hastings.

Lincoln Neb John W. Delehant Irving M. Gruber Office of Housing Expediter Washington Hastings Paix Hastings Paix’ S Edwin Ll. Stratton Hastings Gruber Delehant Truman Stratton

Government not to run fertilizer plant in shortage fix

Secretary Anderson told the Senate agriculture committee he opposes government operation of a fertilizer plant to solve shortages. A Bourke Hickenlooper bill would let the government build and run a plant for five years and supply fertilizer to up to two percent of farms, a plan criticized by industry and farm groups. The Toggenburg goat is noted as America’s most popular breed, tracing back to Switzerland.

Washington ULP Clinton P. Anderson Anderson Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Committee Bourke B. Hickenlooper

Film developing service promises fast prints

A local shop advertises rapid film processing offering developing and printing of rolls and quick return to customers. The ad stresses speed and convenience for customers seeking fast photo outputs.

Three Point Program for National Fertilizer Policy

Anderson outlined a three point plan to Congress to replace the Hickenlooper measure. He urged widespread farming system upgrades aided by liming materials and fertilizers, private industry and farmer cooperatives to build supply facilities, and the exploration and conservation of fertilizer mineral deposits.

Anderson Hickenlooper

Government books reveal first surplus in 17 years

Washington reports the government closed its fiscal year with a surplus, the first in 17 years. A late interest payment on the public debt will keep the surplus below the expected record of 1.25 billion dollars, but a roughly 500 million to 600 million payment on debt interest will reduce the surplus to about 750 million. A treasury official noted income rose during the period.

Washington Treasury

High spending outpace despite long high level period

A report notes 150 days remained at a high level but failed to offset heavy expenditures, highlighting persistent fiscal pressure and the need for tighter controls or new revenue sources.

Iowa State names Worral Wardle farm safety worker

Ames Iowa July 1 UP Iowa State college named Worral J Wardle as a full-time farm safety worker to promote and coordinate a state wide program. He will work through organizations to educate and improve safety in fields farmsteads and homes as part of national farm safety week July 20 to 26.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Worral J. Wardle Wardle Iowa State Extension Service

Final figures delayed as compilation awaits days

The article notes that the final figures will not be compiled for several days, indicating a delay in reporting. It emphasizes an upcoming tally update and says a concrete numeric total is pending further processing.

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