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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1949

Page

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Opposition to Switzer Nomination Creates Iowa Senate Fight

Iowa opposition to Carroll Switzer for U S district judge grows with Sen Guy Gillette opposing confirmation and a five man subcommittee set to hear objections. Washington Des Moines bar groups back Gillette while Sen Borque B Hickenlooper also opposes. hearings target the Southern District of Iowa.

Carroll Switzer Des Moines United States District Iowa Washington Rourke B. Hickenlooper Guy M. Gillette Switzer Truman Charles A. Dewey Washington County Bar Association Judiciary Committee of United States Senate Court House United States District Court District Senate Senate Judiciary Committee U. S Pat McCarran Nev Yuy M Gillette Gillette Iowa State Democratic Organization McCarran Dens James O. Eastland Harley M. Kilgore Ww. V Seo Bourke B. Hickenlooper Carroll O Switzer Hickenlooper Polk County Guy Gillette Villette

Marriage License Issued At Court House Saturday

A marriage license was issued at the court house Saturday to Gordon K. Faber and Betty Romain, both of Wellman.

Court House Gordon K. Faber Betty Romine Wellman

Washington Hatches 12 to 14 Million Baby Chicks Annually

The report notes that between 12 and 14 million baby chicks are hatched each year in Washington state, reflecting poultry industry scale and agricultural activity within the region.

Washington State

Weather Outlook for Iowa Des Moines Area

Partly cloudy with thundershowers in the west this afternoon and in most of the state tonight. Cooler Tuesday with highs 80 to 85 in the west and 85 to 90 in the east. Tonight’s lows 60 to 70, winds 12 to 18 mph shifting from south to west. Humidity high this afternoon and tonight, decreasing Tuesday.

Des Moines East

Two Teen Agers Drown In Weekend Accidents

Theresa Stazzoni, 14, of Council Bluffs, drowned at Crystal Beach pool as crowds filled the venue. She was found at the pool bottom minutes after being left nearby by companion Diana Freeman who went to fetch drinks. Coroner Stanley Woodring called the crowded scene puzzling.

Council Bluffs Theresa Stazzoni Crystal Beach Diana Freeman Pottawattamie Stanley Woodring

Drowning of 17-year-old at John Wilson farm pool

James Lindley, 17, drowned in a storm-deepened creek pool near the John Wilson farm where he worked after school. A companion said he likely suffered a cramp and sank from sight in the 10-foot pool. firemen recovered the body.

Ottumwa James Lindley Lindley John Wilson

Funeral Tuesday for Albert E Garrett 69

Funeral services for Albert Ed ward Garrett 69 of Rubio will be held Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at Jones funeral home with Rev Milo Phillips in charge He died Saturday afternoon at five o'clock after becoming ill while mowing the lawn He was born April 3 1880 in Dutch Creek township son of Levi and Catherine Lape Garrett He farmed all his life and is survived by two sisters and three brothers Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery

Albert Edward Garrett Rubio Jones Funeral Home Milo Phillips Garrett Mr. Garrett Dutch Creek Township Levi and Catherine Lape Garrett Pleasant School Grace Hill Nettie Horn Louise Richardson Washington George Fred Everett Brighton Elm Grove

YMCA Trip Registrations Open To Ottumwa Plant Tour

Final registrations are being accepted at the Washington YMCA desk for a tour of the Morrell packing plant in Ottumwa next Friday July 1. Twenty boys have signed up. enrollment is limited to 35. The group leaves Washington at 8 30 am and tours the plant before noon. Lunches are planned and swimming at Ottumwa YMCA pool may follow. Two more cars are needed to transport the boys. volunteers should contact the YMCA immediately.

Washington Morrell Ottumwe Don Wilson Ottumwa Wilson YMCA

Illinois Feed Company Fined for Unlabeled Limestone Adulteration

An Illinois feed company paid a $100 fine in a justice court for delivering meat scraps adulterated with limestone and failing to label the limestone content. Justice H. M. Putnam imposed the penalty after Triangle Feed Company of Lynn Center appeared in the case prompted by a state agriculture inspector’s information.

Washington — (Lp Illinois Justice of the Peace H. M. Putnam Triangle Feed Company Lynn Center Ill G. Kersey State Agriculture Department

Washington County 4-H Hosts North Carolina Exchange Plan

Washington county 4-H clubs study Haywood County farming to host 4-H members from North Carolina for a week of educational activities from July 21 to 28. The exchange aims to showcase agricultural development and living conditions in western North Carolina with future reciprocal visits possible.

North Carolina Washington County Haywood County 4-Hers Waynesville Mountaineer Haywood Smoky Mountain Great Smoky Mountains TVA Coun

Priests Arrested or Vanished Across Eastern Europe

Vatican sources report more than 1,500 Catholic priests arrested or disappeared in Soviet dominated Eastern Europe since WWII. Numbers of executions, imprisonments, deportations, and vanishings are undetermined, with many priests unaccounted for.

Vatican City Vatican Europe

Love swindler Engel denied release bond set at $50000

CHICAGO UP The persuasive charms of Sigmund Engel master love swindler failed in felony court as he was held to the grand jury under $50000 bond after a Chicago widow denounced him as cold blooded He has fleeced more than 50 women out of about 2 million dollars over four decades Prosecutor Hartigan boosted bond and delayed hearing to July 14 as a New York fugitive warrant factors in Miss Pauline Langton case Bond was increased from 10000 after official denouncement Engel presented a smile in court but the victim described him as vicious and cold blooded and investigators noted potential compounding charges if she did not prosecute

Chicago Sigmund Engel Engel Matthew D. Hartigan Res Corrigan

Junior Chamber to Meet at YMCA for Business Session

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a business meeting in the YMCA community room tonight at eight o'clock. No dinner will be served. the session focuses strictly on business per plans from the last dinner meeting. Notices have been mailed to all members and President Dale Booth urged attendance.

Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce YMCA Dale Booth

Victor Rummelhart dies of heart attack at Riverside farm

Victor Rummelhart aged 62 of Riverside died of a heart attack at the Henry Vonard farm three miles south of Riverside. His body was found in an outbuilding after an overnight visit. coroners inquest by Dr. W. S. Kyle ruled death due to heart attack. He had lived in Iowa City recently, worked at University hospital, survived by brothers Ed Rupert Vietewia Lewis Clarence Robert and sisters Esther Stella Delphine, with Rosary set and funeral at St. Marys church Mt Olivet Cemetery burial.

Riverside Victor Rummelhart W. S. Kyle Rummelhart Henry Vonard Iowa City University Hospital Riveside Frank A Mary Mougin Rummelhart Colorado Rupert Vietewia Tex Lewis, Redfield Clarence Robert Esther Kirby Boulder Cole Stella Rummelhart Denver Colo Delphine Colbert Lonalty

Estimate of casualties in Eastern Europe warned by official

An official warned that current conditions obscure the true toll in Eastern Europe with 1,500 deaths or disappearances likely, but the figure could be higher based on available reports.

Europe

Schedule Talks To End Hawaii Strike With Talks Today

CIO longshoremen and seven stevedoring companies planned another meeting in Honolulu to settle a 57 day maritime strike that has cost about 13.5 million dollars. Union leaders offered to trim demands from 32 cents to a smaller increase, but owners did not respond. Companies had offered 12 cents but later withdrew it. Hiram Fong said an interim legislative committee may urge Congress to protect Hawaii from future shipping disruptions.

Honolulu T. H CIO Hiram Fong Territorial House of Representatives Congress Hawaii

Democrats Split Republicans Over Labor Bill Strategy

Washington reports President Truman approved an administration senate plan to split Republicans and defeat the anti strike injunction in a showdown. Senate Democrat Lucas proposed striking the injunction, while Taft sought plant seizure powers for national welfare. Administration hoped to peel off left wing Republicans to tilt the vote.

Washington Truman Senate Matt Hartley Scott W. Lucas Illinois Lucas Robert E. Taft Ohio

Mother and Son Tumble From Moving Auto in Iowa Route Crash

An Oskaloosa woman Mrs Clifford DeJong and her five year old son were hurled from a moving car when the left rear door opened on highway 92 near Rex Smith corner. They were taken to a local hospital with the mother feared to have a fractured hip. The boy escaped with minor injuries.

Oskaloosa Clifford DeJong

Hickenlooper Seeks Probe Into Atomic Security

Des Moines Iowa Senator Rourke B Hickenlooper says the nations atomic energy security program collapsed before his inquiry and credits tightened security since his probe Asserts 3500 hires by the commission occurred without FBI checks and housed for up to 90 days before investigations were completed calling it a pattern of refusals and contempt for security

Des Moines Hickenlooper Commission Atomic Energy Commission FBI

Compton Warns Secrecy Slows Atom Progress

Dr. Karl T. Compton the government's top scientist warns excess secrecy slows new weapon development and harms security He says true security relies on rapid scientific advance and ahead of competitors He urges Congress armed forces scientists and the public to promote teamwork at wartime speed and efficiency.

Washington Karl T. Compton Compton National Research and Development Board Naval Ordnance Laboratory Surburban White Oak Congress

Security posture: negative and defensive aspects noted

The article discusses security by focusing on defensive measures and risk mitigation rather than proactive offensive actions. It emphasizes safeguarding assets, monitoring threats, and maintaining resilience against potential breaches or incidents.

Judit Coplon Spy Trial Ends Arguments Rested

The government and defense rested in the Judith Coplon spy trial as Judge Reeves overruled motions to dismiss. Jurors, eight men and four women, are to hear closing arguments tomorrow and then decide Coplon's fate on charges of stealing government secrets for Russia.

Washington Judith Coplon Albert L Reeves Justice Department Russia Archibald Palmer Judith Coplan Miss Coplan Department of Justice

Former Cabinet Member Wilbur Dies of Stroke

STANFORD Calif UP Former Secretary of Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur mourned by government colleagues and Stanford colleagues. The physician and educator died of a stroke at age 9 420 after five years of declining health. Former President Herbert Hoover called the death a great loss to the country.

Stanford Cal Ray Lyman Wilbur Stanford University Wilbur Herbert Hoover America Hoover New York

Sartor Family Visitors at Parental Home

Capt. William Sartor and Mrs. Sartor, with their three children from Pennsylvania, have been visiting the home of Dr. M. H. Sartor.

Capt William Sartor Pennsylvania M. H. Sartor

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