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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
1
H A Henson, secretary of the All-Iowa Fair association of Cedar Rapids, spoke at the Washing Kiwanis noon meeting at the YMCA. He emphasized agriculture’s importance in community life.
Omaha authorities question 25 year old Harry Shamp as a new suspect in the 1947 double murder of Mr and Mrs Robert L May II. One man is already serving a life term. Shamp was linked after a writ of habeas corpus and a truth serum test suggested presence at the scene, though his attorney says he knows nothing.
In Seattle early today AFL switchmen picketed the Great Northern line to block roundhouse workers from reporting. Fifteen pickets halted traffic toward the Interbay roundhouse as a locomotive fireman was mauled and rocks were hurled at approaching trains. Officials say roundhouse staff were told to pursue normal duties despite the five day strike by switchmen across five western railroads.
Mrs. Leslie Dunlap announced that several Fresh Air children from Chicago arrived in Washington Wednesday afternoon. She said more will come in a week or ten days and listed three additional names Billy Lawrence 11 John Husiak 5 and Karen Krom 5. Lawrence is eager for his first Washington opportunity in three years.
Daily United Press summary shows regional corn borer observations by height and egg masses. Southwest records 40 to 160 inches with 280 hatchings, Central 40.5 to 620 inches with 205 hatchings, Northwest 25 to 510 inches with 40 hatchings, Northeast 30 to 95 inches with 65 hatchings. Southeast has no report.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 2.727 billion third year Marshall Plan program for the new fiscal year starting July 1, reducing the request by 208 million. The plan would allow ECA head Paul Hoffman to spend 2.45 billion with 277 million carried over unspent, aiding Western Europe’s postwar recovery with more American material and equipment.
The Burlington Trailways company announces a new bus schedule superseding all previous timetables. Westbound departures from Washington Street begin at 3 daily with times uncertain in the fragment. Eastbound departures leave Washington at 8:25 a.m. and 8:06 a.m. The article text is incomplete and portions of times and routes are unclear.
Mayor Ernst Reuter said the Soviet Union would halt electric power to American British and French sectors of Berlin starting tomorrow. The move comes after U N and U.S. actions in Korea. Berliners race to improvise an independent supply as a new plant called Berliner West aims to meet essential needs.
About 250 attended the farewell dinner at the UP church in honor of Dr. George Kerr and his family. The Kerrs received a silver tea and coffee service and gifts for the children. the meals were prepared by the Ladies Aid, with John C. Owen presiding and Mrs. Kerr giving a short response.
Democratic leaders foresees overwhelming House approval for a bill cutting federal excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars yearly. The plan would offset revenue loss with higher corporate taxes and closing tax loopholes, while Republicans seek split votes on cuts and revenue provisions.
Washington reports stepped up arms shipments to Western Europe and other free nations as the United States heightens readiness amid fears of Soviet actions beyond Korea. Officials cite a potential wider war of nerves, with Soviet ships and planes near Turkey and satellite forces expanding activity in Eastern Europe. Voices in the military seek congressional support to include Spain and Western Europe in the western defense orbit.
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan were closed to the public indefinitely for security reasons. Lt Col John Bristol of the U S corps of engineers sent the order to Locks superintendent Clifford Aume, with civilians barred from the government reservation. The closure includes nightly tests for ten days from 12:01 am to 7 am and is less severe than wartime measures.
Leon ard Sprouse, 50, told Judge Carleton E. Jewett that a leg injury makes him stagger even when sober. The judge distinguished limp from stagger but suspended the 10-day sentence, citing the illness claim.
Edward 8 Rogers completes a half century of service as a Lee Savings Bank trustee. His milestone marks five decades of fiduciary leadership with the Lee Mass institution.
Government mediator sought grounds to resume talks in the 4000 switchmen strike against five western railroads. Francis O Neill and Daniel Loomis led AFL and carrier delegations as Great Northern faced widespread idle crews and restricted service. A July 15 strike window looms for 250000 conductors and yardmasters over the same 41 hour week demand.
United Press reports South Korean forces recaptured Kimpo air field northwest of Seoul amid a major Han River line push. B 29s and jets attacked Communist bridgeheads. MacArthur toured battle zones as Dulles warned ground troops could enter soon. Russia remained silent on UN calls to stop fighting.
The final group of 47 000 Boy Scouts reached Valley Forge Park and encamped, with 10 000 still settling into the tent city. Scouts from 49 states, three territories and 17 foreign countries join the seven day jamboree opening tomorrow under President Truman. Colors and flags will be unfurled at 10 a.m. tomorrow as the event begins with the president’s arrival.
Washington fire crews responded to Alvin Rommel residence at 45 South Fourth at noon. A broken gas connection ignited causing smoke damage but fire was halted before spreading.
Gov William S Beardsley proposed a 60 mph daytime speed limit and 50 mph at night for Iowa highways as a measure to curb highway fatalities. He touted clear speed limits as essential after discussing traffic issues at a national governors conference in West Virginia.
YMCA secretary Artemas Brown announced a bicycle hike for boys under 12 tomorrow. Participants should bring lunch and bicycles to the YMCA at 10:30 a.m. where the hike will start.
A head on crash on Highland Center school road six miles north of Ainsworth left Robert F. Eagle and Melo Lasek with minor injuries and both cars badly damaged. Sheriff Char les Snyder reported speeds of about 25 mph and limited visibility on the narrow road. Herman Eagle, Mrs Melo Lasek, and Larry Jean Lasek suffered cuts and bruises.
Don McClure president of the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce announced the next regular dinner meeting will be held Monday night at 7 oclock at The Pines. He urged all members to attend and said no reservations are necessary.
A Sunset Park picnic dinner honored Dr George Kerr and his family, hosted by the Washington Ministerial Association. About forty pastors and family members attended, and Rev Milo Phillips presented a gift on behalf of the association.
Judge Frank Bechly Wednesday granted three divorce petitions. He ruled for the plaintiffs in Kasowski versus Kasowski, Beauchamp versus Beauchamp, and Helmick versus Helmick.
Mrs Esther Mourad 36 was granted a divorce after testifying her husband Arthur 38 knocked her to the floor when she tried to sit on his lap in Chicago court.
Helen L. Ward filed a divorce petition with the district court clerk on Wednesday charging Carl W. Ward with cruel and inhuman treatment and seeking custody of six minor children.
Des Moines Iowa expects sunny dry and cool conditions this afternoon with highs 75 to 80 and light NW winds. Tonight will be clear and cool with lows 48 to 54. Friday to mix sun and clouds with a warmer high near 85 and variable winds. Widely scattered showers possible Friday afternoon or evening ending Saturday morning. Friday night low near 60. Saturday and Sunday expected sunny cooler conditions.
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