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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
1
London reports turnout of about 27 million as Prime Minister Churchill faces a strong Labor challenge. Analysts foresee a tight race with Conservatives aiming for a bare majority of 640 seats, while ballots count on July 26 should decide the Commons composition.
Six persons were killed and at least a dozen injured when a tornado lashed a rural community near Rising City Nebraska. Homes of James Henderson Richard Uphoff and Lester Shrunk were demolished with several children among the dead and injured. A store at Surprise Nebraska southeast of Rising City was also struck.
The U S S Trigger is overdue from patrol and presumed lost with all officers and crew. The war loss brings American submarines sunk or missing to 45. the Trigger carried about 85 to 86 men. Commander David K R Connole of Madison Illinois commanded the ship. The Trigger fought at Midway and earned a presidential unit citation. Other recent losses include destroyers Iggs and William Porter off Okinawa with 244 casualties.
Alvin Rommel, former vice commander of the Leon Beatty post, was elected commander at a Tuesday meeting. Officers named include Cloyce Stewart, Rodney Arnold, Howard Miller, Merritt McDaniel, Rev Basil SleBee, Tom Randall, Harley Davis, George Rudiger, and Jay Brewer with Lloyd Marek and Tom Randall on the executive committee. The post highlighted returning World War II veterans and POW Lt Harold Stephens who spoke of his captivity and escapes. The next post meeting July 17 will host a med chicken supper at Sunset Park.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Pacha 93 were conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic church East Pleasant Plain by Father Paul Wetzstein. Burial followed at the adjacent cemetery. She died Tuesday afternoon at her Plain area home. Surviving are five daughters and a son with several grandchildren. The F A Hoskins funeral home arranged the services.
An automobile crash near the Ben Itzgerald corner sent five people to area hospitals. Keith Smutz and family from Ainsworth were involved. Sam Canott also injured. Canott suffered a competing fracture of the left urein and was taken to Iowa City for treatment. The Smutz couple and their two children received various injuries. all four Smutzes remained at the county hospital.
Washington announces a Pacific air force realignment with Gen. Carl A. Spaatz to lead the 20th Air Force and the 5th Air Force in the strategic campaign against Japan. Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay and Lt. Gen. James A. Doolittle receive commands under Spaatz, with Arnold and others reassigned to support the plan.
In Seattle a U S district court jury touring a truck garden plots the housing project site to determine compensation for the owners. The group walked the cabbage patch to assess value and impact before ruling on payment.
The department of agriculture researches enhanced rabbit breeding feeding and housing techniques for individuals raising rabbits to supplement shrinking meat supplies.
Washington reports the United States will sever relations with the Polish government in exile and formally recognize the new Polish government of national unity in Warsaw. Arthur Bliss Lane leaves for Warsaw to assume the role of US ambassador to Poland as the Provisional government consolidates control in Warsaw.
A group of musicians will be assembled to play at Sunday evening union church services. Experienced instrumentalists who read music are welcome. A rehearsal will be at the Methodist church Friday at eight. Players from any church or with no church ties may join, announced by Rev Walter A Smith.
Sheriff A. M. Putnam investigated a break in at Arthur Walton's farm home four miles west of West Chester. Walton reported entry by breaking a window and a locked trunk forced open. Missing items included pennies old watches and a box of 22 calibre ammunition.
Today's report shows county soldiers and sailors added 18,800 to Series E bonds in the seventh war loan. Chairman Mace notes total county purchases reach 686,1135.50 with 200,000 remaining to meet the quota as final two days approach.
President Truman ordered the Navy to seize the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Akron Ohio after a 19 day strike by 16700 workers from the United Rubber Workers CIO who refused to return to work despite War Labor Board orders. Production included heavy duty tires aircraft tires and fueling hose for war use.
The state has 7 629 miles of railroad lines, accounting for four percent of the nation’s total trackage, highlighting Missouri as a significant rail hub in the broader U S network.
A new chemical process allows salt water to be used for laundry on American hospital ships. This frees space previously used by fresh water storage tanks and enables 140 additional ambulatory cases to be accommodated.
Judge J. G. Patterson granted two decrees of divorce during a day of court. Barbara Workman won custody of two minor children and a $75 monthly support judgment against Joe Workman. Helen L. Fullerton gained custody of a minor child and the right to receive government child support while Harry L. Fullerton serves in the military, with $20 monthly after discharge. Attorneys were L. J. Kehoe for the plaintiff and Richard A. Stewart for the defendant. Another day of court is planned for next Tuesday with either Judge Bechly or Patterson presiding.
Washington city council held a special session with Stanley Engineering of Muscatine to discuss preliminary engineering for the municipal airport project. Further site facilities and state air authority coordination will be pursued with engineers and officials before construction begins.
Pleasant ipury DeWolf 70 died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday afternoon while at his farm east of Brighton. Funeral services were held at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. Thomas Polk officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest cemetery. He was born April 24, 1875 in Belleville Kansas and came to Brighton 71 years ago. He worked as a railroad employee and is survived by his brother Earl and several nieces and nephews.
Tokyo nervously watches as American task forces range the Chinese mainland and Shikuka near Sakhalin. Japanese losses mount with air raids on Tokyo area and ships sunk or damaged. MacArthur declares Philippines defeat, aims to turn the islands into a major invasion base. Chinese recapture Fahsien as Tokyo admits an unfavorable showdown.
Att Swift arrives home after an honorable discharge from the Sea Bees at the redistribution center in Navy Pier Chicago. He served since December 1942 including 27 months in the South Pacific and returned to the United States last May. He then had a leave here before reporting to Camp Parks California three weeks ago.
Mrs. John Gibson of West Des Moines arrived Tuesday and will stay through the week with her twin sister Mrs. Frank Bell. Mrs. Gibson's grandson Frank E. Gibson of West Des Moines will arrive Saturday for an over Sunday visit. Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Bell observed birthdays yesterday.
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