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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
1
John L. Lewis ordered soft coal miners to resume work Tuesday July 5 for three production days per week until a new wage agreement is reached. West of the Mississippi, production must limit to three days with no Saturday work. Operators rejected the plan citing antitrust concerns.
A Washington survey shows most businesses will observe normal holiday hours Monday July 4. The courthouse post office federal offices and banks will be closed as usual. The Journal will not print. Theaters will run regular evening shows and State theater offers a continuous 2 30 PM program.
An explosion aboard a steel barge under construction at the Calumet shipyard on Chicago's south side injured fourteen people, two seriously, with one missing. The blast rocked the area and hurled workers into the Calumet river. several victims were taken to South Chicago hospital with burns.
Observers note that Reykjavik in Iceland and Bois in Idaho receive a special handout from nature as convenient hot springs and wells supply natural hot water for household heating and civic use.
Washington, Oregon and California supply nearly all the United States hops, forming the core of the nation's brewing supply chain and shaping regional agricultural focus.
Judith Coplon was convicted in federal court on two counts of stealing government secrets and intending to pass them to Russia. The verdict, delivered by an eight man twelve woman jury, carries a potential sentence of up to 18 years in prison and a $12,000 fine.
Des Moines forecast: sunny hot humid afternoon with 15 to 20 mph southerly winds and a high near 95. Tonight partly cloudy and cooler with scattered storms moving from northwest to southeast, lows 65 to 75. Wednesday highs around 89 and low 67 with southeast thunderstorms possible and lighter winds.
Ruth Steinhagan, 19, faced a court hearing in Chicago and was indicted in a swift case for aiming to kill baseball star Eddie Waitkus. Judge Marathew Hartigan set bond at 59000 dollars and ordered her held for the grand jury after Waitkus testified he was shot near the heart on June 14.
Des Moines reports Ameri can Legion Auxiliary in Iowa chose Marilyn Buster of Columbus Junction and Sally Sackett of Spencer as delegates to the girls nation in Washington. Buster served as camp mayor and Sackett edited the camp paper, while state officers were not named delegates.
Chicago agencies estimate Fourth of July weekend will claim 600 or more lives from careless driving swimming illegal fireworks and other activities. Traffic deaths totaled 11 400 in the first five months with at least 290 deaths likely on the holiday highways. Drowning plane crashes and other accidents could push the toll higher.
Iowa set of laws approved by the 1949 legislature takes effect July 4 including higher salaries for state county and local officials and a boost for district judges. New licensing for practical nurses and penalties for driving or flying intoxicated are among changes. Cashew nut note and carnival plans on Ainsworth streets appear as unrelated fragments.
Mid-summer revival begins next week at the Christian Tabernacle with Rev Robert Stevens and wife in charge. Stevens, a Washington high school graduate, has led evangelistic work and youth activities in Southern California for three years. His wife and daughter assist with special music in services each evening at 7:45 except Saturdays and Mondays.
Ainsworth officials anticipate large crowds for the opening evening of the Chamber of Commerce Big Days celebration. The event runs through Saturday and features a carnival and related attractions for residents and visitors.
A report notes an individual facing a charge of assault with intent to kill. Details such as case status, defendants, and court actions are not provided in the fragment.
Auditor Will Accept Bids on Court Room. Remodeling planned for the Washington County Court House with work to start soon. Sealed bids to be received by Fred E. Pourgeois until 1 20 o'clock July 26. Completion required within 40 days after contract. Plans and specifications available in Pourgeois' office.
Charles Franzen, an early Washington television fan, said he received programs from St. Paul Chicago and St. Louis on his home setup. He noted that after about three weeks of operation last night produced the best reception yet with clear audio and picture.
The Iowa River Valley council executive board on Tuesday June 28 adopted a new age policy for Cub Scouting Boy Scouting and Explorers to take effect September 1 Cub Scouts may join at eight years old instead of nine Boy Scouts at eleven instead of twelve and Explorers at fourteen instead of fifteen The council also outlines a July 6 dinner in Town Memorial Union to welcome new scout executive Martin L Hunter and his wife Revch Pork provides details and reservations are $1.50 due by July 4 Mr Hunter replaces George Gragg as scout executive for the area.
Temptation Jones, the mystery citizen in the fundraiser for the volunteer firefighters death benefit, will appear on the State theater stage tonight before the second show. The campaign, tied to a doubleheader softball game in Greenfield Friday evening, urges any remaining doubters to attend and contribute.
The U S government files a major civil anti trust suit in Chicago to force DuPont to sell all General Motors stock and DuPont family holdings in U S Rubber. It cites 1947 assets of 4.259 billion dollars, sales of 5.189 billion, and net income of 429 million.
Over 80 members and friends of the Southeast Iowa Welfare Association gathered in Washington for an all day YMCA meeting. Activities included morning talks by Dr George Wadsworth and Rev L A Stumme, a noon luncheon with Dr William Grossheim, and afternoon addresses by A K Reese and Grace Ann Chenowith. A playful note mentions a 14 gallon soft drink dispenser in Chicago as a curiosity.
Washington reports the 194% fiscal year ends with a heavy peacetime spend cycle and a likely red ink figure of 114 billion. Senator Byrd warns deficits could widen to 8 billion to 8 billion in two years without tax hikes or deep cuts.
DAR cabin in Sunset Park opens Monday July 4 from 10 AM to 4 PM with hosts Mrs Pearl Whistler and Mrs R S Warfel. Schedule lists open days through September with hostesses and dates for inspection and public viewing.
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