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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1943
Page
1
Sheriff Temmel said a Dodge Wisconsin youth named Robert an 18 was struck by a Milwaukee railroad train while walking along tracks near Saturday night. Arndt's companion Gerald Bytes 18 said they had run away from Union Grove Wisconsin colony training school.
Davenport police report a head on crash in the Davenport business district injuring seven people. The collision involved Carl A. Likeness, 8, of Davenport, and Harrison roin, 19, of Moline Illinois.
An eastbound freight derailment near Muscatine disrupted traffic as several empty cars left the tracks. A Trecker and crew were dispatched from Itumwa to clear the wreck and restore service.
Marvin Strauser 31 of Radcliffe died in Presbyterian hospital after injuries from being run over by a semi trailer’s dual rear wheels at a Can al Fibre Products loading dock. Driver Charles Krouse unaware of his position when the truck started.
Fire at the Newton Manufacturing Co plant gutted a two story building Sunday, with losses unofficially around 250000 dollars. The firm, a maker of advertising novelties, has recently been tied to war contracts, with six contracts active at the time and 90 percent of output devoted to them.
Mrs. Luce, keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Republican State convention in Lawrence College chapel Appleston, attacked the New Deal and defended isolationism before supporters. She labeled Roosevelt the world’s outstanding isolationist for London conference actions and mocked New Deal planners for creating chaos in military and civilian life. Officials opened an investigation into the exact cause of the disturbance.
Former President Herbert Hoover argued for a single responsible head over food production distribution prices and government purchases to stop food inflation. He said Congress should pass the Fulmer bill consolidating federal food agencies to end the food chaos.
United Press reports a majority of soft coal miners returned to work across the nation though production remains insufficient for war needs due to ongoing UMW policy committee revolt against the back to work order. West Virginia, the nation’s largest soft coal producer, saw nearly all of its 130,000 miners resume morning shifts.
The passage portrays critics who argue against New Deal statisticians and efficiency experts who claim to guide business with mathematical lines from doubtful premises. It contrasts these officials’ high pay with the reader’s potential earnings, suggesting they know less about individual business than owners do and would take more after taxes.
Japanese imperial headquarters spokesmen in Kyoto say Japan has completed all preparation for a major Pacific campaign. Major General Nakao Yahagi told a Kyoto audience that the most effective method is a surprise and dauntless assault to strike at the Allies and seize the war’s opening stage.
A Journal notice clarifies the deputy revenue collector for income tax help is based in the basement of the postoffice. The court house and post office were previously confused in locating the office.
Detroit remained calm over the weekend as early withdrawal of federal troops on riot duty was indicated. Brig. Gen. Wim. Be. Guthner, overseeing troops, would confer with Governor Harry F. Kelly and Mayor Edward Jeffries Jr. on relief timing and method.
A person named Lehmitz, arrested on a warrant, will be arraigned before a United States commissioner in Brooklyn later today on charges of violating the federal espionage statute.
Washington county issued hundreds of license extensions as the three year renewal window nears its deadline. With over 8,000 drivers in the county, about 65,804 had extensions by Saturday night, while more than 2,000 motorists still needed extensions before July 3. Clerks Margery Logan and Henrietta Stewart will operate at the courthouse through Thursday to Saturday in a final effort to complete the schedule.
May deliveries bring 175 new cargo ships and 1 782 000 deadweight tons, a historic high. Through May this year American yards have produced 710 ships totaling 7 142 122 DWT, nearing 1942 totals. If sustained, the yearly rate could top 20 000 000 tons. U boat sinkings have fallen, with production outpacing losses by about four to one, signaling improvement.
A wind then rain cooled the area last night after last week’s heat. Rain measured only .08 inch while the low was 68 degrees, following a 95 degree peak Saturday and 94 on Sunday. The current forecast calls for highs near 90 as clouds and a fair breeze persist. Soldiers and sailors may use old licenses for six months after discharge. new licenses are not yet required.
Ernest Frederick Lehmitz, 57, a naturalized citizen and air raid warden, pleaded guilty to espionage for sending letters with secret writing on New York harbor shipping and troop movements to Germany. Held on 50000 dollar bail awaiting grand jury action. possible penalties include death or up to 30 years’ imprisonment.
With two weeks left in the Merchants' Thrift Club $50 war bond contest, Elsie Musil of Washington leads with 106 283 votes. Second is Mrs Glenn Green at 95 760, while last week's leader Mrs Roy Finke has fallen to sixth with 19 875. The top ten includes Ruth Willer, Helen Janecek, Janice and Joyce Davison, and Don Radda, with votes ranging from 106k to 19k. Full contest details run in Friday Journal. every penny spent at participating Washington merchants earns one vote. entry remains open until July 10.
The United States 9th air force said Liberator bombers attacked air fields near Athens in daylight as part of a two way offensive against Nazi Europe. British bombers hit Naples and raids continued against targets in France and western Germany with Royal Air Force efforts described as highly active.
Senator Robert Reynolds of North Carolina introduced a bill on behalf of the Senate Military Affairs Committee to raise government allotments for dependent mothers and children of enlisted men. The measure, backed by army and navy officials, aims to provide more financial support as many pre Pearl Harbor fathers may be drafted this year.
Hoover announced the FBI found that the letters were written content related to the matter and noted that Mrs Harold Jarvis and Mrs George Means spent the weekend in Des Moines with their associates.
In Highland Park 2200 United Automobile Workers, CIO members walked out at 7:15 a.m. Eastern War Time, halting production of guns tanks airplanes and army trucks. The strike followed the union stewards day earlier with no stated grievance and is seen as the first since the Smith Connally act passage.
List your needs and garden surpluses with the pcnD and you will be given help in making proper contacts. Telephone 880.
Husbands gathered at Camp Dodge as part of an Iowa State Guard training camp. Men from the state participated in drills and support activities while the training continued.
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