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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1945

Page

6

LeCompte Faces OPA Probe Over Sam Smith Case

Rep Karl M LeCompte assists constituents with government issues until a Montezuma Iowa grocer dispute with the OPA triggers an inspector inquiry. Sam Smith, former part owner now sole owner, signed as owner causing questions about ownership identity and license handling. Rep Henry Talle urged action on the related measure extending OPA.

Henry ©. Talle Decorah Opa Talle

Thinks Another Year Required To Defeat Japs

A Business Week analysis predicts another year to defeat Japan. It cites industrial output estimates for planes ships and steel, notes Japan's weakened state but continuing operations, and outlines likely future Allied offensives in Burma Borneo Sumatra and possible landings on the Chinese coast.

New York Far East Pacific Business Week Japan Germany Southeast Asia Korea Manchuria Philippines Iwo Jima Okinawa Burma Borneo Sur

Compromise Talks Aim to Satisfy Both Sides

Readable fragments describe negotiators seeking a middle ground acceptable to opposing camps. The report emphasizes mutual concessions and a path forward amid stalled progress.

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa

Washington County judges notice states that probate of a will is being sought in district court with case number 806 and directs all interested parties to appear or respond as required by law.

State OF Iowa Washington County

Cornerstone of Iowa State Capital Laid in 1840

The cornerstone of Old Capitol in Iowa City, first Iowa statehouse and now the University of Iowa administration building, was laid July 4, 1840. Rob ert Lucas, territorial governor, led the ceremony with Iowa City pioneers and a small Native presence.

Iowa Iowa City Old Capitol Statehouse of Iowa University of Iowa Cit Robert Lucas Territory Des Moines State Capitol The State University University

Will and Testament of Paul W Dove Heard in Iowa Probate

An instrument purporting to be the last will of Paul W Dove deceased dated January 24 1942 was filed opened and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for July 10 1945 at 9 00 a m at the Washington Iowa court House before the District Court or Clerk. Interested parties must appear show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will. By order of Clerk R R Noonan July 3 1946.

Paul W. Dove Court House Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan

U S Public Debt Reaches Two Thirds of Nation's Wealth

A Northwestern National Life study reports U S public debt at about 265 billion by mid-1945, equaling 69 percent of national wealth. By June 30 1946 the federal debt may hit 278 billion, with state and local debt pushing total near 300 billion.

Minneapolis U. S Northwestern National Life Insurance Company United States Insurance Company Budget Bureau

Graveyard Bedsteads Placed on Shoshone Reservation

At Wee ming cemetery on the Shoshone Indian reservation, bedsteads described as essential for life after death have been placed at graves in a ritual linked to the phrase the happy hunting ground.

Weeming

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