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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1952

Page

1

Industry And CIO Officials Unable To Reach Decision

Pittsburgh representatives of the steel industry and the CIO United Steelworkers met at government request but failed to settle the 44 day walkout affecting 500000 steel workers. Philip Murray and Joseph Larkin reported to Acting Defense Mobilizer Steelman and said further word was expected within hours.

Industry and CIO Pittsburgh Steel Industry CIO United Steelworkers Philip Murray Joseph Larkin Bethlehem Steel Defense John K. Steelman Murray Steelman

Petition Seeks Injunction Over Asset Distribution

A district court petition seeks an injunction to halt the final distribution of assets in the Wayne F. Marston case. Plaintiff, wage creditor for 685.86, alleges creditors signed an agreement to receive a proportionate share from asset sales to avoid bankruptcy. Judge Patterson signed an order delaying distribution pending a hearing. The article notes 24 hour rainfall in Washington at .52 inches, mainly Monday afternoon.

Wayne F. Marston Tle J. G. Patterson Washington

Bank Robber Captured After Mt. Pulaski Heist

A lone gunman robbed Warmers' Bank of 3000 to 5600 dollars today in Mt. Pulaski then fled to a nearby cornfield where state police pursued. Lt. John Stuper and Sgt. Clyde Oliver of Springfield cornered the suspect and took him into custody without gunfire. The bandit, wearing sunglasses and sporting a crew cut, demanded money and pocketed two found firearms before being stopped.

MT. Pulaski, III Warmers’ Bank John Stuper Clyde Oliver Springfield

Price Control Removal Triggers Grocery Price Rise

Washington grocers began setting own prices on most canned and frozen vegetables and fruits. Arkansas official Ellis Arnall removed controls from staples, warning some prices may rise while industry says no broad increase expected as decontrolled items sit below prior ceilings.

Washington Ellis Arnall Arnall

Zager Plumbing Celebrates Second Anniversary in Washington

Delbert Zager owner of Zager Plumbing and Heating marks two years in business at 294 South Iowa Avenue Washington. The store offers plumbing heating services and supplies plus home refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Zacer Plunmibing Delbert Zager Washington Zager South Iowa Avenue

Russell Strongest Possible Democratic Presidential Hopeful

Senator Russell is touted as the strongest possible candidate for the Democratic nomination as Dwight D. Eisenhower secures the Republican front runner and Adlai Stevenson appears unlikely. Promoters say the South could rally behind Russell and keep the region within the party. Sixteen Washington youths completed the Red Cross First Aid course. names and instructors listed.

Russell Chicago Richard Be. Russell Isenhower Gao v Adlai Ek. Stevenson Preiman Washington American National Red Cross Albert Lay United Presbyterian Boy Scout Troop 41 Jimmie Palmer Raymond Miller Howard Curl Jr Joe McDole Ronnie Allison Larry Simmering Robert C. Wartinbee Billy Blick Jerry Zeek Bobby Long Darwin Brock Larrys Lambert Dick Shalla Steve George Richard Bordwell Richard Pratt Larry Woods Red Cross

U S Curtly Orders Russians To Discontinue All Propaganda

The United States orders Russia to halt all propaganda in the United States including Amerika and the Soviet Information Bulletin. The action bars Moscow from distributing propaganda and leaves Voice of America as the sole U S information link. Moscow may resume if it grants freer circulation and allows American diplomats to check Amerika.

U.S Washington, LP United States Today Russia Kremlin Amerika State Department Soviet Information Bulletin Soviet Union Moscow Department Voice of America America United States

May average income hits all time monthly record

The Commerce Department reported the May average annual income at a record rate. Americans earned money at about 265 billion dollars a year for May, about 100 million dollars short of the all time monthly peak.

Washington

Funeral Services for Mrs Shatter Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Ine Mae Shatter will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jones funeral home with Dr Raymond Reed in charge. Burial is in Golden Rod cemetery at Deep River Ta. Survivors include four children and several relatives. Mrs Shatter, 75, died suddenly Sunday evening at her daughter’s home in Angola Indiana. She was born near Milan So on July 2 PSTR and married Charles M Shaffer at Rock Island PI. Mrs Shatter was a Washington resident for 25 years and a Methodist church member.

Ine Mae Shatter Raymond Reed Charece Jones Golden Rod Deep River Charles M. Shaffer Rock Island Ethel Burns Garwin Helen Hockey Angela Clarence the Shafter Woolstockle Wendall L. Shaffer Washington Clyde City Rouse Bk. Ft Rouse Colorado Springs Colo Glenn Rouse Washington, D. C Myrtle Dykstra Shatter Methodist Church

Fire rips Alaska Pioneer Hotel. six believed dead

Workmen sift through ruins of the Pioneer Hotel in Alaska as fire killed six people and injured eight. About 250 residents were in the three story frame building when the blaze erupted shortly after midnight. two bodies were found and two guests were in critical condition amid the chaos.

Alaska Fatrbanks Otlas

Eisenhower Begins Cleaning Up Odds and Ends

In Denver Eisenhower said he would spend Monday cleaning up odds and ends before a brief fishing trip planned for Wednesday. Press secretary Hagerty confirmed the plan and noted the candidate would pack his rod and tackle for the Colorado vacation.

Denver Colo Dwight DD Eisenhower Colorado James C. Hagerty

President Truman's Condition Improves at White House

The White House reports President Truman is improved but to follow a restricted schedule for several days due to a mild fever infection. Press Secretary Joseph Short says the President will stay in his quarters and take it easy for a couple of days, per his physician.

Joseph Short

Council Accepts ISU Proposal Special Election on August 14

The City Council voted unanimously to accept a proposal from Iowa Southern Utilities Company to fund street lighting upgrades with a 25 000 contribution if voters approve a new 25 year franchise at an August 14 special election. The plan proposes mercury vapor lights on 30 foot poles in the business district and other areas, replacing the current setup pending Washington approval.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company Southern Utilities Company Washington I. HE. Miller ISU W. B. Dupuis L. Jordan Highway 92 Madison Street

Allied Air Attacks Target North Korea Near Pyongyang

Allied fighter bombers hit a loco motive repair shop and cement factory near Pyongyang about five miles east as part of targeted strikes in the capital zone. They reported live fire and numerous secondary explosions after bombing and machine gun fire.

Seoul Korea Cemeid Pyongyang Shooting Stars Marine Cor

Mrs. Fisher Dies At Council Bluffs

Mrs Myrtle Fisher Cavin, member of a prominent Washington pioneer family, died this morning at Council Bluffs. Rev W J Grossheim will conduct funeral services Thursday July 17 at 11 a.m. at Shermans funeral home. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Myrtle Fisher Cavin Washington Council Bluffs W. J. Grossheim Sherman Elm Grove Cemetery

Concert in Central Park by Washington Municipal Band July 16 1952

Washington Municipal Band performs a July 16 1952 Central Park concert at 8:00 PM featuring The Basses march Princess of India AFVotege, Glorious Tribute, Old Home Down on the Farm Air Varie, Trombone Solo Dan Holland, Desert Patrol, Vision of Cleopatra, Pretty Baby, Slow Poke, Elder Statesman March, Apricious Aloysius, Clarinet Solo Gas Mast, Infantry Toa Nat. Guard March, Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy, The Kid in the Beanstalk, Shield of Liberty Wing, and The National Anthem.

Sime Ewe Huffine India Harlow Dan Holland THE Desert Patrol Jackson & van Alstyne King, Stewart & Price the Elder Statesman Aloysius Ee Huh Eeaeas Laurier Chattanoogie Stone & Stapp Pibin Teiuews Coons Jim Kaster Shield OF Liberty Ca Richards

Open House Planned for Sherman Hall

Announcement for an open house at United Presbyterian Home on Thursday July 17 from 4 to 5 PM and 7 to 8 PM. It marks Sherman Hall occupancy with about $20 000 still to be raised and a formal dedication planned for October 9, 1952.

Sherman Hall United Presbyterian Home Sherman Khail

Brighton Man Dies Suddenly on Monday

Amile Daub, 73, died of a heart attack Monday at 5 25 p.m. while drilling a well on the Florad Edwards farm south of Ainworth highway 218. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the Omar Hoskins funeral home in Brighton with Rev. B. K. Voss in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn cemetery near Fairfield. He was a native of Woodford county Illinois and lived southeast of Fairfield before moving to Brighton in 1938. He was a machinist by trade and survived by a wife Leona Harris Daub two sons from a former marriage Everette and Lester and several stepchildren and grandchildren.

Brighton Sop. Om Omar Hoskins Mr. Daub Woodford County Alex Kathryn Schneider Daub Fairfield Trad Washington The Baptist Church Leona Harris Everette Ottumwa Lester Howard Harris Waysland Olin Harris Jesse Keller John Keller W. Kk. Thompson D. M. Gray LeRoy Kansas Alex Daub Batavia Andy Daub

Secretary Victim Of Shot Fired by Secret Admirer

NEW YORK UP Police believe a 21 year old Columbia University secretary was shot at her desk by a secret admirer who could not break her ties to a Marine lover. Eileen Fahey died six bullets pierced as she read a letter from Pie Ronald Lee in Korea. Friends recall a wonderful girl awaiting marriage to Leo, a Marine private, who mourns her death.

New York Columbia University Eileen Fahey Pie Ronald Lee Korea Leo 1St Marine Division

United States Sets East West Atlantic Crossing Record

The superliner United States completed a round trip Atlantic crossing in 3 days 12 hours 12 minutes, setting new speed records both eastbound and westbound. Crowds lined the Hudson as the ship returned to New York, flying a blue ribbon and prompting a ticker tape parade.

United States New York Atlantic Hudson River Britain Europe

Joe Falk Marks First Anniversary Date Here

Joe Falk a Washington clothing merchant is celebrating the first anniversary of his store in Washington this week. He has sold men’s clothing there for over thirty years and this year bought the B & B Store, renaming it Joe Falk Clothing and Shoes. The shop is among Washington’s oldest, tracing back to Daugherty Bros. The staff includes Leon Hillman and Oscar Cuddy.

Joe Falk Washington Joe Daugherty Bros Falk's Leon Hillman Oscar Cuddy

Pictorial Record of Ike Life to Appear on Page Six

A pictorial life story of General Dwight D. Eisenhower will appear on page six of today’s Journal. The series chronicles his childhood through his campaign and will run daily through July 25 featuring ten pictures of the GOP presidential candidate.

Ike Today’s Journal Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP

Weather Des Moines Iowa Five Day Outlook

Des Moines Iowa forecast fair and warmer with highs near 84 to 90. Overnight lows 60 to 70. Wednesday partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in the west. Temperatures average 2 to 4 degrees above normal through Saturday, then cooler Sunday. Precipitation about 1 inch in scattered showers Thursday through Sunday.

Des Moines Iowa

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