Pantelleria Island Surrenders in Fight. Four Jap Bombers Shot Down
Column about Iowa notes. Ottumwa tragedy as J. Ferry, 56, is crushed by lumber when flooring collapses at South Ottumwa Mattress Co. Perry had hauled lumber. Leinhauser narrowly escapes as Perry is buried. Cedar Rapids coverage links corn shortage in eastern Iowa to alarms and fears of plant shutdowns amid confusing government rules.
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Mim Ottumwa
J. &. Ferry
Ule
South Ottumwa Mattress Co
Perry
L. M. Baxter
Phil Leinhauser
The
Mattress Co
Cedar
Fulton Lewis
Iowa
Masons Elect Grand Master in Iowa Convention
Clifford Jory of Sheldon was elected grand master at the six day Iowa Masonic convention in Des Moines. Delegates numbered 743 with Fordice Van Hoesen retiring as Grand Master. New officers include Claude Smith Ames, Glenn Barbe Keokuk, George Farmer Cedar Rapids, C. C. Hunt Cedar Rapids. Centennial meeting planned for Iowa City next June.
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Des Moines
Clifford Jory
Sheldon
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Fordice van Hoesen
Dodge
Claude Smith
Ames
Glenn Barbe
Keokuk
George Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Uncles Drop Charges After Newhew Robbery Confession
John Tichy, 21, confessed stealing more than $800 from three bachelor uncles near their farm home. Cedar Rapids police arrested him. he was released in Johnson County after the uncles declined to press charges. He admitted taking $90 to $240 at various times and had $196 on him when arrested.
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Newhew
Iowa City
John Tichy
Johnson County
Tichy
Cedar Rapids
102 year old Margaret Tracy recalls pioneer life in Iowa
Mrs. Margaret Tracy of Emmet county, age 102, marked her birthday. She and her late husband John Tracy traveled from Janesville Wisconsin to Independence Iowa in 1860 by wagon. Surviving eight children, 25 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
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Estherville
Margaret Tracy
Emmet County
John Tracy
Janesville
Wis
Independence
Merchan ts Vote Contest Promises 50 War Bond Prize
The Evening Journal advertises a community contest where purchases at participating merchants earn votes toward a $50 war bond. With stores closing July 10, the top vote getter wins the bond. prompt entrants receive 1000 free votes. Open to all ages, with weekly standings published.
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Evening Journal
Cooperation of Allies Praised at Lend Lease Anniversary
Moscow June 11 Foreign Minister Biacheslay Molotov said at a luncheon that the past year proved increasing cooperation among the United States Soviet Union and Great Britain in postwar activities marking the first anniversary of lend-lease aid to Russia.
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Moscow
Biacheslay Molotov
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Great Britain
House Passes Anti-Strike Bill Aimed at Coal Dispute
The U S House approved a broad anti-strike measure 219 to 129, enabling possible jail for John L Lewis over future coal strikes. It backs presidential seizure of coal mines and could apply to strike leaders. Final action rests with the Senate and a presidential veto remains possible.
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House
Senate
Washington, D. C
John L. Lewis
Air Action in Solomons Intercepts Four Japanese Bombers
The navy said American fighter pilots intercepted and shot down four Japanese bombers off Mallita Island northeast of Guadalcanal in the Solomons. Other airmen pressed the aerial offensive against Japanese air bases in the central Solomons.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Mallita Island
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Former Ainsworth Physician Dies After Lingering Illness
Dr. A J Laird of Des Moines died at 83 after a lingering illness. He practiced in Ainsworth for years after coming from Morning Sun about forty years ago. Funeral services were held at Dunn funeral home in Des Moines with burial at Elmwood cemetery Morning Sun. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Ella Duncan Cotter and Margaret Laird and two sons Charles and David Des Moines.
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A. J. Laird
Des Moines
Dunn
Elmwood
Morning Sun
Laird
Ainsworth
Ella Duncan
Cotter
Margaret Laird
Charles and
David
Rainfall Update From Today and Yesterday
Rain began about seven this morning and reached .53 inch by noon. No rain yesterday, the first rainless day in some time. The sun briefly appeared yesterday evening.
Health unit to hold child conference in Ainsworth
The county health unit schedules a child health conference at United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth on Wednesday June 16 from 1 to 3 30 in the afternoon. Those bringing an infant or preschool child may book an appointment with Mrs Raron Brown of Ainsworth. Mrs L R Baker returns from Davenport where she attended the G A R encampment and is named Department Field Officer for next year. The Iowa state encampment will be held at Fort Dodge next year.
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United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Raron Brown
L. R. Baker
Davenport
G.A.R
State of
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Roosevelt Advice to Italians and Iowa Crop Outlook
June 11 Des Moines report notes most spring crops below last year with corn at 77 percent condition on June 1. Late planting and unfavorable soil hinder replanting while soybeans may divert acreage. oats and barley around 89 percent condition.
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Des Moines
Roosevelt Says Mussolini Betrayed Italy After Pantelleria Surrender
President Roosevelt expressed satisfaction at Pantelleria's surrender and urged Italians to choose a government free from German domination and Fascism once Mussolini is ousted. He described Mussolini as self serving and warned the Italian people the Allies will pursue victory until Italy is liberated.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Pantelleria
Italy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
France
United Nations
Morano and Butz Obtain Marriage License
Paul A. Morano Jr of Richmond Virginia and Betty Butz of Riverside obtained a marriage license at the courthouse yesterday.
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Paul A. Morano, Jr
Richmond, Va
Betty Butz
Riverside
Court House
Pantelleria Falls to Allies in Sicily Approach
Pantelleria surrendered to allied forces after a heavy air and naval bombardment, yielding an airdrome and naval base 60 miles from Sicily. The island’s capitulation came amid continued operations and followed prior surrender offers. British commandos raided Lampedusa as patrols recovered casualties and assessed the advancing invasion route.
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North Africa
Pantelleria
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sicilian
Sicily
Cap Bon
Tunisia
Mordeco
Lampedusa
Rome
Col Eldridge Here on Leave in Washington
Lieut Col W G Eldridge arrived for a ten day leave spent with his wife, parents, and friends in the Washington community. He is stationed at Camp Kreuger Hill near Brownwood, Texas, and at Camp Bowie where he served with the 113th Cavalry. Major Nate Young, formerly with the 113th, is at the same camp with Lt Col Eldridge.
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W. G. Eldridge
Washington
Camp Kreuger Hill
Brownwood
Texas
Camp Bowie
113Th Cavalry
Nate Young
113Th
Leutenant
Washington Company
Oskaloosa
Hidridge
Taxpayers Still Must Pay June 15 2nd Quarter Income Tax
The note clarifies that the new tax law does not waive the June 15 deadline for the second quarter income tax payment. Taxpayers are reminded to submit the installment to avoid penalties.
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RUSSA
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Axis Attacks
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Kharkov
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AXIS
Saratov
Kazan
Astrakhan
the Evening Journal Today
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Kenilworth Girls Service Organization
Chicago
Verna Parkhurst
Lewis
Washington Evening Journal
Merchants'’ Thrift Club
Hale
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Central Park
Ralph W. Young
America
Mr. Jones
Liza
Amparito Roca
Connecticut
Berlin
Lowing
and Sea Forces
London
Algiers
Col. Eldridge
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