22 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1941
Page
1
Tokyo dispatch notes Japan pledges axis unity with Germany and Italy as Britain and China move toward Indo-China. The press cites Japan’s foreign policy aims including countering encirclement of Asia, ending China war, and planning for possible Russian collapse with anticipated precautionary actions.
Cedar Falls Mrs. Sarah Johnson 83 explains a neighbor dispute that led to her being cited by Justice Harvey Baird for drawing a loaded revolver at neighbor Joe Mommer. The clash started after a dog tied to a tree on Johnson property and involved a dug ground hole. Case continued by agreement of both attorneys after the gun was held in court.
Ottumwa motion for a new trial filed by E R Kirkland former Ottumwa fire chief whose bid for reinstatement was denied by Judge E R Daugherty last week. Kirkland says the suit seeks civil service retirement status not reinstatement and argues he was not properly removed.
Iowa motorists lost licenses at about five per day for driving while intoxicated in the first half of the year. The state public safety department reported revocations and suspensions for all reasons totaling 1,807 in this period.
W. H. Nicholas of Allison, a large turkey raiser, seeks an injunction against Mason City over a municipal airport planned on land adjoining his farm seven miles west of the city. He argues aircraft operations injure or fatally affect turkeys. Judge Henry N. Graven hears the district court case.
Washington Concrete company rushes to produce 400 000 eight by eight by sixteen blocks for 375 Burlington housing units near the fair grounds. Blocks weigh 40 pounds and are made in three plants in Burlington Muscatine and Washington with about sixty days to complete the order. The Washington plant has doubled its crew, now employing around two dozen men to meet demand amid a record season for the firm.
A city committee led by Mrs. A. E. Baldrige presented plans for an outdoor swimming pool to the Washington city council. Speakers Richard Stewart and Bob Arthur urged the project noting WPA support may be available. The group hopes WPA funding or a bond issue could finance construction, with future council decisions expected.
Five contestants will compete in the weekly amateur contest in Central Park Wednesday evening at 8 45 following the midweek band concert. Harold and Junior Rigenhagen of West Chester sing and play guitar, Dorothy and Alice Walker of Washington vocalists, Mary Martin of Washington marimba player, Max Birka of Washington novelty reader, Karl Goodwin of Washington harmonica player. This is the largest entry count yet for the contests.
Floyd A. Shaw of Pocahontas Iowa announces a history of the former Washington Academy will be published. Shaw, an alumnus and former resident, has gathered data with aid from Elizabeth Beamer, Ina McDowell serves as treasurer and funds are paid and pledged. Paid subscriptions total 19 909 dollars.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced a 245 million dollar loan to the United Kingdom to pay for American war supplies contracted before the lend-lease act. President Roosevelt approved the loan to allow dollar exchanges without forced sale of British securities, with pre lend-lease commitments subject to cash and carry provisions of the Neutrality Act.
Royal air force bombers and fighters launched new attacks on German bases in France after a night of extensive raids across Denmark and northern France.
Chairman Andrew May of Kentucky said the House Military Affairs Committee will promptly approve a draft property bill passed by the Senate. The panel will start considering the measure tomorrow or Thursday. The bill would authorize the president to requisition essential defense materials not otherwise available to government.
Washington school board president Richard A. Stewart announced a change in kindergarten age. Children may enter if they will be five by November first, shifting admission from September. Also announced are two new teachers for next year Ferne Thompson and Syrita Schleuter join junior high and Stewart school faculties respectively, both trained at Iowa State Teachers College.
The Chamber of Commerce reports strong interest in the contests with large crowds attending. Cash prizes are awarded to first and second place winners, stimulating local participation and competition.
The office of production management announced a Chicago meeting with a special railroad and labor committee to explore voluntary transfer of about 100,000 workers to shipbuilding and aircraft. OPM Associate Director Sidney Hillman noted railroads employ over 400,000 skilled workers who could aid defense production.
At a Washington city council meeting discussion focused on early work for this summer street surfacing. The council will decide whether to contract or use city labor saving two weeks. A tar surfacing material order was urged due to rising prices. The tar oil for over five miles of streets totals 67,410 gallons.
George Snyder son of the Rev and Mrs J J Snyder preached the morning sermon at the Traer Methodist church highlighting Fathers Day observance.
Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones announced the United States offered to buy substantial quantities of strategic materials from Soviet Russia. He noted discussions with Russian Ambassador Constantine Ouman Sky but cautioned that near term transactions are unlikely due to shipping difficulties.
Mayor R L Lytle announces a one day aluminum drive to aid national defense. Washington residents may drop aluminum utensils at City Hall on Friday July 25 with pickups continuing to July 29 and county truck collection on July 30. E F Bauer chairs the county campaign with town mayors leading each community.
Mrs Elsie Prall of Atlantic arrived Saturday afternoon to spend time with local relatives and see the town events. The brief social call highlighted community ties and the steady flow of visitors from nearby towns.
Washington report says remodeling of the J. C. Penney store on the square will finish in about three weeks with reopening at the northwest corner location. The space will expand about 75 percent, new heating and insulation, modern fixtures, and improved customer conveniences previewed in the updated store.
Typhoon rain and wind inundated thousands of homes as the storm skirted southeast of Tokyo. Early figures report 35 deaths in the Trikio area with 12,000 homes flooded. Saivuoka prefecture reports almost 26,000 homes inundated and at least 34 deaths. In Tokyo, floods and landslides disrupted train service.
The Senate approved by 41 to 14 a bill authorizing a secret naval protection force after hearing a navy report of 400 saboteurs at Mare Island California and sabotage at other naval establishments. The report was read in open session by Senator David I Walsh who asked the press to treat the matter confidential.
Harry Anderson a 15 year old Washington boy is adjusting to life without his bicycle while studying the new city bicycle ordinance. Mayor Lytle and Police Chief Baker say he had been warned and his bike was taken up after being seen riding on a sidewalk.
MOSCOW July 22 An official communique reported German planes made two more attempts to bomb Leningrad but each was intercepted by Soviet fighter planes.
Berlin reports aggressive German thrusts toward Moscow as panzer columns push east of the Dnieper. A Nazi spokesman claims the spearhead is 40 to 100 miles from the capital while air raids on Moscow last five and a half hours target the Kremlin and allied headquarters.
A parked car owned by El Brown was hit by a passing vehicle in front of the State Theater around midnight. Kenneth Armstrong and his wife Ruth Armstrong of Tama Iowa were the drivers. Ruth suffered a cheek gash. El Brown’s car sustained heavy damage while the Armstrong car suffered about 25 to 35 dollars in damage.
The committee voted to keep the excess profits tax in the $3.5 billion revenue bill unchanged and rejected calls to raise defense profits taxes. Chairman Robert Doughton of North Carolina said the largest tax bill in U S history would be reported to the chamber tomorrow.
The official weather observer noted a rapid rise in temperature to 99 degrees this afternoon. By noon the mercury climbed three degrees in minutes, surpassing yesterday’s high of 93 and the prior record of 98 set on June 30.
City authorities praised riders for complying with the new regulations but fear some youths may misunderstand them. Mayor Lytle and Chief Baker propose further study and publicity by Harry and others to clarify provisions and prevent forgetfulness.
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