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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
1
Senate leader Scott W. Lucas said reports of a GOP southern coalition to derail Truman’s program are unlikely. He noted no serious antipathy between northern and southern Democrats after the anti filibuster battle. Wayne Morse warned such talk could damage the GOP, urging self correction.
President Truman wraps up a Florida trip and returns to Washington aboard the Independence. He expects his fair deal program to survive congressional reversals from the Key West visit and plans a Monday morning meeting with his legislative big four and cabinet talks. Robert Gibbon Johnson of Salem County became famous in 1820 for eating a tomato on courthouse steps. Tomatoes once grown as ornamentals were called love apples and thought poisonous.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon with light snow in the west. Highs near 34 to 44. Partly cloudy tonight with light snow in the northwest and eastern portions. Lows 25 to 30. Partly cloudy and warmer tomorrow with highs 40 to 45 and lows 32 to 38. Friday temperatures 34 and 18.
The Washington PTA council organizes a special program at the YMCA to acquaint members with PTA aims and plans. The event Tuesday March 22 includes talks by Mrs. Henry Swenty and Mrs. George Albrecht, entertainment by Mrs. Her bert Osineup and Mrs. E Morrison Jr., tea by Helen Levis and Edith Handley, and provided transportation and a free nursery at the YWCA room for children.
Federal Judge James W Morris authorized the sale of Mrs Evalyn Walsh Mc Lean estate jewels including the Hope diamond to raise cash for claims against the estate The collection valued about 690000 must stay intact until the youngest granddaughter Mamie Spears Reynolds turns 25 The sale would cost about 240800 in taxes and insurance to fulfill the will terms
Thirty two cars of an east bound Pennsylvania freight train derailed seven miles northwest of Columbus today. Officials said no injuries. A broken axle caused the wreck and two main lines and a siding were blocked likely until mid afternoon. Fire danger from leaking naphtha and fuel oil brought fire crews from nearby Hillards to standby.
Bartlett Research Laboratories notes most tree root hairs are extremely fine with diameters around 1/250 of an inch.
Fourteen nations completed a wheat export agreement that locks Russia and Argentina out of about half the world market for four years. Canada United States and Australia lead with a 450 million bushels per year minimum. prices set at 1.89 maximum and 1.29 minimum by year four.
Dick George will play MacIntosh in the junior class play Tiger House. His name was incorrectly listed as Paul in Friday’s Journal.
David Stanley of Iowa City, a World Federalist movement representative, will address the Christi church men's brotherhood at their regular meeting in the church. Due to conflicts, the meeting time is moved from seven to 6 15 this Monday evening.
Des Moines reports from Mar 19 that winter weather will persist in Iowa through the weekend and into early next week. Partly cloudy with light snow in the northwest. warmer tomorrow. Rain or snow expected Monday with colder conditions Monday night into Tuesday. Western Iowa reports heavy snow and slick highways in Atlantic and Storm Lake regions. Southerly winds expected across the state this afternoon and tonight.
Four people were injured early today when their car left a county road southeast of Des Moines, tore through a cornfield, and plunged 25 feet over a creek bank. Ruth Wimber, 18, was in critical condition at Broadlawns Hospital. Donald Norris, 27, was listed as serious, Harold Douglas, 27, and Helen Campbell, 19, were in fair condition. Douglas is from Indianola.
Washington county vehicle owners with 1949 license plates unpurchased receive delinquent notices from the sheriff. The notices require action to remove names from records by presenting proof of dismantling or junking, moving sale out of state with sworn affidavit, or returning license plates to the county treasurer.
Wabash railroad faces a government led settlement as president Arthur K. Atkinson rejects a four union proposal to settle before a presidential fact finding board begins meetings Monday. John E. Donnelly said the door remains open to talks before hearings start while both sides promise cooperation. The strike began after months of stalled talks on over 100 grievances.
The others from Des Moines arrive as authorities are alerted to a passing motorist who reports the scene of a wreck. Investigators cordon the area while emergency crews assist any injured. Police seek further details from witnesses.
London March 19 Russia declares the Atlantic Pact means war on the Soviet Union while Bevin argues it offers escape from destruction by the Kremlin. Western Europe approves article five promising mutual defense, Moscow criticizes the accord as anti pact demonstrations surge across Europe. Bevin calls for universal peace and Schuman notes legal moral obligations to aid allies though wary of European military balance.
Berwick Pennsylvania reports American Car and Foundry refused to share more about the streamlined ten car train dubbed the mystery train. The speed powered design features rear mounted wheels in each coach and a front resting on the car ahead, creating a caterpillar effect.
Licences for radio sets in India reach 300000 today, a sharp rise from about 3000 receivers before the war. The expansion reflects rapid growth in civilian radio usage and wartime communication needs.
A state owned factory in India has been established to manufacture penicillin sulpha drugs and anti malarial medicines. The facility aims to boost domestic supply of essential medicines and reduce dependence on imports.
Winfield basketball coach Orrie Rew and the Winfield squad, semifinalists in the Iowa high school tournament before Friday’s close loss to Forest City, will be honored guests at the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday evening. Dale Booth announced dinner plans for 6:45 pm and urged reservations. contact Wayne Marston to reserve. The event aims to advance the permanent Junior Chamber of Commerce here.
A bill to authorize the air force to build an 85000000 radar network for the North American continent awaits President Truman. Passed by both houses after urgent testimony, it will cooperate with Canada and run from Alaska to Newfoundland. Stations about 150 miles apart feed a control center with bomber approach data.
Hampton T Hall state supervisor from Des Moines was the principal speaker at the second annual Father and Son banquet of the Washington Future Farmers of America chapter held at Lincoln school. About 120 attendees included boys fathers and guests.
A two month search ended with the arrest of Leland L. Sears 25 Webster City Iowa on a payroll embezzlement charge. Sears admitted taking payroll funds from Smoky Hill base Salina Kansas but said the amount was less than $1 000 and that he spent the money on high living.
In a turn order maneuver, combat centers allocate fighter planes to intercept incoming enemy aircraft before they reach their targets. The plan emphasizes rapid deployment, coordinated defenses, and threat anticipation to reduce potential damage.
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