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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
1
Robert Goss, a spray painter at the Omaha Standard Body Co. before he joined the army, came home on furlough and reported back to work immediately. Edward T. Schoenbaum, personnel manager, praised his loyalty as the furlough extends until July 4.
The United States cuts all diplomatic relations with Finland amid Helsinki’s June 27 formal pact with Nazi Germany. Secretary Hull orders passports for ex envoy Edmund Gullion and staff and asks Switzerland to represent American interests in Finland as the Finnish alliance with Germany shocks Washington. Relations had been strained since June 16 with expulsions of Finnish diplomats.
Washington held county conventions for Republicans and Democrats this morning with full sessions by noon. Key figures included Harry Dye as Democratic county chairman and Mary Green as secretary. Delegates were chosen for the July 29 Des Moines state convention and the August 5 judicial convention.
Allied headquarters in London reports British armored units extending a Caen salient between the Orne and Odon rivers as German forces throw in five armored divisions in a bid to halt Montgomery's advance. Heavy fighting persists with the Allies repelling thrusts and maintaining gains.
In Charles City the Oliver plant foundry resumed full operation after a one day closure caused by a union official calling it a severe case of ab senteeism. The plant, maker of war material and farm tractors, employs 2,000 workers though the rest of the facility remained unaffected.
Avoca's Frank M. Beymer, sole Democratic candidate for the Seventh Iowa district in the June 5 primary, filed a withdrawal with the secretary of state. He described the action as voluntary, but offered no further explanation.
Webb Dock of Cedar Rapids was named head of an industrial group pledged to aid in expanding waste paper collections in Iowa. H C Plaghian, leading salvage operations for the war production board, announced the appointment at a meeting with representatives from multiple industrial groups.
Vernon Krell of Bettendorf was found guilty of cruelty to animals for abusing a horse team and setting a fire under a horse too weak to work. He received a 30 day suspended jail sentence in police court and was ordered by Magistrate John J. Me Swiggin to take care of his horses or sell them.
Dr. Duncan C. Henry D D and Mrs. Henry, United Presbyterian missionaries, will address Washington audiences Sunday. They served in Ethiopia since 1922 and were briefly imprisoned during the Italian occupation. A union service at Central Park is planned with music by the United Presbyterian Church and a cello solo by Mrs. Luckenbill.
A report notes June temperature swings with highs near 81 degrees and lows around 57 degrees. The article references June 7 and 30 as notably cooler or warmer dates in the period, highlighting sudden shifts in the thermometer readings.
The War Man power Commission issues a rule requiring all employers to hire only male workers cleared through the local Employment office. Mrs. Albert Lay administers the policy. farmers are exempt. The aim is to reduce wasteful turnover and direct scarce labor to where it is most needed.
EK. H. Birmingham, district of Iowa revenue collector, warns many car owners have not purchased the $5.06 use tax stamp to be affixed on the windshield of all cars.
Mrs Otto Schiebel, 71, died at 1 25 this afternoon at 402 South Iowa Avenue after a two month decline following a paralytic stroke. Funeral services are by L A Jones. She leaves two sons Charles and Roy, a daughter Nellie Kirk, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three sisters. Her husband died last December.
A petition for divorce was filed yesterday in the county clerk of court by Flova E. Gray against Lloyd A. Gray делу.
At the 1944 Republican National Convention in Chicago the closing sessions sparked wild enthusiasm. Dewey was drafted with unity, Bricker delivered a dramatic, popular vice presidential acceptance as Dewey’s masterful address capped the event.
The speaker predicts that while Dewey Hoover Luce and Roosevelt will fade from memory, Bricker's withdrawal as a presidential candidate will stand clearly in mind as part of the political discourse.
A reader touts Dewey as a magnetic performer with a melodious voice and easy delivery that hooks audiences from the first word. The reviewer notes his graceful gestures and strong stage presence despite a disruptive spectator with a large hat.
Washington county launches a centralized tire inspection at Cox Motor Company in Washington. The system targets tires needing replacement with inspectors from multiple local outfits and directs removed tires to the Central Station, never returning them to applicants.
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