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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1946

Page

1

Bond Redemption Shows a Decline

Des Moines reports June redemptions of U.S. savings bonds down 20 percent from March peak. State director Roger F. Warin links the drop to the June J July promotion campaign while noting total Series EK F and G sales at $471,220,60 and redemptions at $491,102,000.

Des Moines Roger F. Warin U. S. Savings Bond Division Warin D- Day Treasury Department The Treasury

Pickets Surround Hollywood Studios in Labor Showdown

Hollywood unions stage a large strike around three majors Selznick International and Warner studios as 1700 pickets block water studios. Producers warn cameras may halt and shutdown could occur by Friday if talks fail.

Hollywood AFS Selznick, International Warners

Williams Ambitious Iowa Candidate Tours Washington

Democratic candidate for congress from Iowa's first district, A Williams of Danville Iowa, visited Washington to seek support. He owns a 124 acre apple orchard marketed in Iowa Minnesota Missouri and other Midwest states. Williams is challenging incumbent Thomas E. Martin and is well known in his community.

Ft A. Williams Iowa Washington Mr. Williams Danville Williams Tract Minnesota Missouri Middle West Williams Thomas E. Martin Hie

Blue Proclaims State of Emergency to Curb Rents

Iowa Governor Blue declares a state of emergency and invokes police powers to curb rent increases amid housing shortages. He asks peace officers and courts to withhold judgments and evictions stemming from higher rents while Attorney General Rankin weighs a legal opinion.

Pes Moines LP -Lowans Robert D. Blues Blue John M. Rankin Rankin Alt

Parade Leads Tonight by Municipal Band Through the Square

Oscar's Bar O rodeo parade forms at Tucker Chevrolet at 7 30 then circles the square and ends on West Washington street headed by the Municipal band. Rodeo shows run Thursday Saturday with American Legion sponsorship and feature a cowboy band and a Kansas City radio singer. Moviestill photographs of the parade will be taken at the Armory field showings at two and eight o'clock.

American Legion Post Tucker Chevrolet West Washington Street Kansas City Armory Field

Riverside couple obtain first July marriage license

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon at the courthouse for E den FE. Yeggy and Edna Hopping, both of Riverside, marking the first license of July.

Court House Eden FE Yeggy Edna Hopping Riverside

Film Production Hampered as Studios Suspend Pictures

Reported yesterday teams could not shoot and seven others faced production delays. Five pictures suspended at Warners and six at Universal hindering release schedules and studio operations.

Warners Universal

Bailey Family Sells Hotel and Bank Building in Washington

Howard F. Freshwaters bought the northeast corner building housing the National Bank of Washington and Hotel Washington from the Bailey interests. Tenants remain, with the bank on the main floor and the hotel upstairs under current leases. The five story fireproof structure, built in 1912, has long served banking and professional offices, and remains owned by the Bailey heirs.

Howard F. Freshwaters National Bank of Washington Hotel Washington Bailey Washington The National Bank Harry Sowden Contine Freshwaters Henry Bailey Bugness Farmers and Merchants State Bank Bygggryee Icians Marsh W. Bailey Sowden Bailey Estate Marsh Bailey Josephine Meschter Chicago W. S. Gardner Burlington Theodore B. Bailey

Explosion Injures Wayland Veterans

Wayland July 2 two World War II veterans James Kaufman and Delbert McGuire suffered injuries while preparing fireworks for Independence Day. An explosion at the ball park northeast of town caused powder burns on faces and a severely lacerated hand. Delbert was treated by a local doctor. James was transported to Washington County Hospital for further care.

Wayland James Kaufman Delbert McGuirre James Ball Park Delpert Washington County

Many Apply for Driver Licenses in County

About 7 000 people seek license renewals in the county and at nearby towns. Clerks operate in the courthouse lobby daily except July 4 and visit other towns weekly. Some motorists have slowed applications though several thousand still need new licenses.

Court House

Fire destroys 25 wooden barracks at Camp McQuade

A fire at Camp McQuade near Watsonville destroyed 25 wooden barracks in an abortive escape attempt by prisoners. The incident occurred last night and was reported by Sixth Army headquarters.

San Francisco Army Camp McQuade Watsonville Sixth Army

State Guard Plans Overnight Bivouac

The headquarters company of the State Guard will bivouac overnight near the camp scene a few miles from town Saturday evening and return Sunday. Mess Sergeant Wade Pence and Cooks Wayne Pratt and Myrl Steele will provide supper and breakfast. The unit has 44 men and seeks 16 recruits. six joined recently. Members may receive vacation with pay for the regimental camp at Camp Dodge July 21 to August 3, with promotions of noncommissioned officers soon as a sergeant becomes lieutenant.

State Guard Wade Pence Wayne Pratt Myrl Steele Camp Dodge

CPA probes withholdings in clothing and consumer goods

Washington July 2 The Civilian Production Administration begins a nationwide investigation into withholding and speculative hoarding of clothing and other consumer products. Morris Verner says investigators will shift from other duties to inspect textiles, autos, refrigerators, and building materials amid Truman’s criminal actions warning and Porter’s call to enforce inventory controls. Verner doubts widespread withholding of machines but notes textiles are heavily affected and may continue.

Washington Civilian Production Administration OPA Morris Verner Verner President Truman Justice Department Paul A. Porter CPA Congress

Senate action on OPA extension blocked again

Senate blocked action on stopgap OPA price controls extension amid warnings of higher taxes if controls lapse. Two identical bills were introduced. objections by Senators O'Daniel and Wherry halted immediate committee referral, delaying passage by at least 24 hours. Secretary Snyder warned both individuals and corporations could face higher taxes if price controls are not revived.

Washington Senate Pri House W. Lee O'Dainiel Tex Kenneth Wherry Banking Committee OPA Truman

Votruba Sues For Divorce From Arcith Votruba

Charles L. Votruba filed a district court petition for divorce from Arcith C. Votruba. The couple married in Na hok a Missouri on December 28 1945 and separated on May 2 198. Attorney Georges Gifford Morrison represents the plaintiff.

Clerk of District Court Charles L. Votruba Arcith C. Votruba Nahoka Georges Gifford Morrison

Rothschild Gift to The County Hospital

T Rothschild presents a moving operating room cart to Washington county hospital as a memorial to his wife Mrs Rothschild who died last year The cart bears a plaque and is expected to aid patient transport and comfort for many years Esther Squire supervisor of the hospital said the gift is deeply appreciated by the hospital board and staff

Wif T. Rothschild Washington County Hospital Rothschild Esther Squire

Two More Cigarette Licenses Granted

At the Washington city council meeting two more permits to sell cigarettes were approved, bringing the total to 24 for the new year. Licenses were issued to the Union cafe on North Fourth Avenue and Mrs. Hattie Cherry Holmes' Coffee Car on West Washington Street. A large portion of the meeting covered monthly reports and routine business.

Washington City Council Union Cafe North Fourth Avenue Hattie Cherryholmes West Washington Street

Des Moines Girl Crowned Centennial Queen

Jacqueline Means of Des Moines was crowned centennial queen and Miss Iowa in the state ceremony. She will compete as Miss America at Atlantic City in September. An acrobatic dancer, she weighs 135 pounds and stands six feet tall. Formal coronation is set for Thursday at Drake Stadium.

Des Moines Jacqueline Means Iowa Atlantic City Drake Stadium

Drowning in Cedar River Reported in Cedar Rapids

Three year old Joseph McNabb drowned in the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids Iowa. A search began after he failed to return for dinner and his body was recovered hours later when it snagged a trout line.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Joseph McNabb Cedar River

Stores Hold Out Against Price Rises

Retail stores largely kept prices steady as livestock markets surged after OPA controls ended. Chicago hogs and cattle arrivals rose sharply, with hog top near 16 per hundredweight and cattle receipts up, while some packers balked at buying. New York officials dismissed inflation fears as unfounded. Meat prices edged up in Scranton and Philadelphia, while general retail increases remained scattered.

United Press Chicago Wason Scranton Philadelphia

Hogs, cattle surge into Chicago stockyards amid price dips

Chicago stockyards report biggest hog receipts since 1945 start of July with prices off $2+ from Monday highs. Indianapolis leads with 20,000 hogs and Omaha with largest cattle receipts as receipts double across Western markets. Market uneven, buyers hesitant, shippers rush to beat possible OPA ceilings, CPAs cloud policy impact.

Chicago OPA Hoss Indianapolis Omaha East CPA Chicare Oretty Butchers

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