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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1949
Page
1
At the UAW national convention Walter P. Reuther faced left wing delegates accusing the union of dictatorship. He defended anti communist goals and demanded expulsion of Communist led CIO unions while asserting the majority supports the resolution and democratic procedure.
In Madison Wisconsin Julius Jackson a WWI paralyzed veteran said he watched as a carpenter George King shot and killed his wife Sadie Jackson outside a deli where he waited for a ride King 44 was captured at a roadblock six miles south of town as neighbors described Sadie as a hardworking respected roadhouse waitress who cared for him since his injury.
A marriage license was issued Saturday at the court house to Glenn R. Cochran and Doris I Christopher, both of Fairfield.
Four young people were hospitalized with minor injuries when the car driven by Jean Cherry of West Chester overturned on a gravel road to Sunrise Lake four miles southwest of Washington. The accident occurred at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. Damages were about 400 dollars. Passengers included Donna and Patricia Reif, also of West Chester, and Ralph Hagist of Keota.
Washington county reports early detasseling in hybrid seed corn fields as 4 workers began in the Donald Smith field last Saturday and 6 more joined today. Weather may slow progress. few workers needed for a few days, with more later as conditions allow.
Craig Waddell five year old son of Mr and Mrs Howard R Waddell of 308 East Harrison street was taken to a hospital in Iowa City Sunday suffering from bulbar type polio. County Health Unit officials report this as the first case in the county this season. Craig is seriously ill. His parents also have a seven month old daughter. He is a district salesman for John Deere in the area.
Twenty six local boys depart Sunday for Camp Arrowhead near Ottumwa for a week at the Ottumwa YMCA camp. Don Wilson and Paul Grossheim accompany them and regular staff will assist. Artemas Brown reports softball at Lincoln school tonight and tomorrow morning and a Thursday movie as week events at the Y.
Funeral services for Verne Ray Richardson were held this morning at nine o'clock in St James Catholic Church officiated by Rev H J.
Gov Beauford H Jester 56 was found dead in a Southern Pacific Pullman car at Houston station by porter Charley Jimerson. He had left Austin last night for a rest and fishing trip after a private trip to Galveston planned as a secret mission. Joint investigations awaited a justice of the peace. Jester had served as a Texas official since 1942 and became governor in January 1947 succeeding his father George T Jester who was lieutenant governor from 1894 to 1939.
Philippine President Quirino and General Chiang Kai-shek agreed to form an anti Communist Pacific Union and a Philippine Chinese front with economic cooperation. They met in Baguso at the government mansion, with a second two hour session held and a final session planned. Chiang to depart for Formosa tomorrow.
Pall bearers named Warren Shafer William Gilchrist Dale Fritz and Clarence Haifley. Sherman s funeral home oversaw arrangements with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Washington county Legionnaires will meet Tuesday evening July 12 in Ainsworth. County Commander Alfred J. Fritz of Brighton announced the annual election of county officers for the coming year. The Ainsworth post will host visitors from other county posts at the gathering.
The United Auto Workers plan a possible strike against Ford in the looming wage showdown while steelworkers drive the fourth round of their pattern. President Walter P. Reuther signals readiness to strike if needed and pushes for higher dues to fund a $10 million strike reserve as delegates vote on these measures.
Four people died in Iowa weekend accidents including two highway crashes. Among the dead are Kathleen Louise Petersen, 2 Davenport, Carl KH Heckethorn, 46 Ottumwa, Mrs Myrna Johnson, 45 Hunter, and Norand Rank, 70 Des Moines. A Petersen girl drowned near noon in a neighbor's pond after being reported missing from her home minutes earlier. Carol Nudge, 15, helped locate the body.
Five motorists paid fines in city police court for speeding in restricted zones. An earlier four were fined for failing to stop at a stop sign. Speeding fines: Leo J. Burkey 10 dollars, Helen Breese 15, Duane Thompson 5, Joe Levy 20, Cletus Kron 10. Fines of one dollar for failure to stop were Cletus M. Kern, Rex Huston, James Kurtz, and Jim Dempsey.
Dr William J Grossheim of the Presbyterian church spoke at a Central Park union service on what it means to be a Christian. He urged careful_self examination, church attendance, and active sharing of the Word, noting happiness and purpose come from living faith. The service included scripture reading, prayers, and special music.
President Truman abandoned his anti inflation tax program and urged increased deficit spending to combat unemployment and slow production. He proposed higher estate and gift taxes, extended unemployment benefits, and a 70 cent minimum wage while criticizing Congress for inflation and delays in aid.
President Truman's midwest briefing cites a moderate downward trend in the economy with no general tax increases, calls for price cuts, and warns against wage cuts. Unemployment stands around 3.78 million with 9.0 million jobs in June and production below last fall. advocates cautious government spending and farm output near last year's level.
Federal Mediation Chief Cyrus Ching under White House orders to avert a steel walkout meets with CIO President Philip Murray and negotiators for U S Steel and six major firms at 4 p m EDT. He seeks a settlement to forestall a work stoppage.
Mrs Charles Havel taken at Riverside dies at home in Iowa township after a fall and heart attack funeral at Trinity Methodist church Riverside with burial in Riverside cemetery Helen Ann Malichky born January 27 ISRO daughter of John Malichky and Nettie Malichky married January 27 1903 to Charles Havel survivors include son Melvin Riverside brother Harry Malichky Kalona sisters Mary Heek Riverside Matilda Wollrab Ainsworth three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jaldlen constructed his first telescope at Padua Italy in 149% about 340 years ago. 1 000 000 member steel workers union seeks 15 a month pension plan and wage boost. UT rejected. Talks broke off in Pittsburgh. Ching government conciliator said administration wants steel settlement to set a national wage pattern. Truman hopes steel formula paves way for other industries.
Partly cloudy with moderate humidity and light showers likely in southwest. Winds from the northeast this afternoon with a high near 45. Cloudy tonight, slight warming Tuesday with more showers in the north and light southerly winds.
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