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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1946

Page

5

Jewish Underground Railway Aids Refugees to Reach American Zone

Vienna reports that a Jewish underground railway moves eastern European Jews through Austria to the American zone of Germany. It operates informally with U S army aid and uses private funds to buy tickets as refugees progress toward Palestine or other destinations.

American Zone Lyle C. Wilson Vienna Austria Xu.p Europe Germany Budapest Hungary

Open Palestine gates to 100000 Jews to avert trouble

In a stark call to action, leaders insist Jews must depart German zones for Palestine where Britain holds major sway. Arabs oppose Jewish settlement and fear clashes as American officers warn that unchecked Jewish migration will trigger unrest unless a safe haven is found promptly.

Palestine Great Britain Near East

Jewish displaced as U.S. zones face Jewish migration in Europe

A United States policy aids persecuted Jews moving into American zones in Germany and Austria. Gen. Joseph T. McNarney in Germany and Gen. Mark Clark in Austria supervise Jewish displaced persons and an underground railroad to Palestine. Heightened anti-Semitism and looming migration threaten stabilizing measures as authorities weigh broader acceptance.

Germany Joseph T. McNarney Mark Clark Austria United States Clark Bad Gastein Jewish Underground Railroad United States Army McNarney Palestine Poland Palatine Europe Soviet Union Soviet I.bernstein Rochester N. Y

Strikes Tie Up Keokuk Firms as Work Stoppage Grows

Keokuk Iowa July 25 two manufacturing companies were tied up by strikes affecting more than 109 workers. The walkouts began today disrupting production at both plants and drawing in labor leaders from the region. Police reported no violence or arrests as talks continued.

Keokuk Iowa

Labor Unions Hit Thomas Truck Plant and Cameron & Sons

Members of the AFL International Machinists at Thomas Truck and Caster Co quit yesterday over a wage dispute. At Cameron & Sons the International Teamsters walked out protesting several issues including a ruling on closed shops.

AFL International Machinists Union Thomas Truck and Caster Co Cameron & Sons AFL International Teamsters Union

Des Moines Man Killed Crossing Street

Philip Schlesinger aged 54 of Des Moines was struck and killed by an automobile while crossing a street. The death marked Des Moines 11th traffic fatality this year and increased the statewide toll to 270.

Des Moines Philip Schlesinger

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