Coal Strike Orders Major Cut in Rail Passenger Service
Transportation director J Monroe Johnson ordered coal burning railroads to cut passenger service by half starting May 15 after earlier 25 percent cuts, with cancellations of reservations and actions to reduce passenger traffic as the coal strike cripples operations. Railway Brotherhoods seek a $1.20 a day wage boost and threaten to strike if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Monroe Johnson
Johnson
Truman
Chicago
Carl J. Goff
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Farm population rises in 1945 after eight-year drought
Washington May 8 Farm population increased 800000 in 1945 for the first gain since 1933 the census bureau reported. Population on farms rose from 25190000 in January 1945 to 25990000 in January this year largely due to servicemen returning to civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Francis Morrett Burial Planned in Washington
Francis Morrett 47 of San Francisco died in Denver after a heart attack. His body will be brought to Washington for burial with services Monday at 2 p.m. at L. A. Jones funeral home. He leaves two daughters, a son, five sisters, and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Frank) Morrett
San Francisco
Denver
Colo
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
T. E. White
Elm Grove
Washington
Mr. Morrett
Burlington
Iowa
Joe
Matilda
Benne) Morrett
St. Louis
Rock Island
Rose Daugherty
Donald Leifheit
Charles Brasier
Sausalito
Calif
John Morrectt
Susie McGinnis
Iowa City
Cleo Seaton
Davenport
Margarite McMillan
Martin Cuiine
Moline
Kathryn Lints
Cedar Rapids
Franky
Allen
Dan
Robert
Music Week Opens with United Presbyterian Choir Cantata
The first in a series for National Music Week is set for Sunday evening at 7:30 in the United Presbyterian Church. The choir directed by Carolyn Hamilton will perform J. H. Maunder's cantata Penitence Pardon and Peace in three parts with organist Helen Harvey and soloists including Mrs Bruce Lipscomb Merle Simpson Jean Freshwaters Ralph Kleese Boyd White Marion George Clint Burk Mrs D P Livingston George Masson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Hamilton
J. H. Maunders
George Masson
Forsyth-Kraft
Garth Edmundson
J. H. Maunder
Helen Harvey
Bruce Lipscomb
Jesus
Merle Simpson
Jean Freshwaters
Ralph Kleese
Boyd White
Marion George
Clint Burk
Son of Man
Memorial Day Plans in Washington With War Veterans
A meeting at the Legion rooms discussed Memorial Day plans led by Marsh Atkinson and with hundreds of recently discharged soldiers in the program. Residents favored holding the observance at cemeteries Woodlawn and Elm Grove, linking speakers with gravesite decorations. Attendees included Women’s Relief Corps American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Auxiliary VFW Auxiliary Spanish American War Veterans DAR and DU societies.
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Washington
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Marsh Atkinson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Central Park
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
Women's Relief Corps
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Legion Auxiliary
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Memorial Day observance plans discussed by local groups
A Memorial day meeting outlined plans for grave decorations by the W R C and women volunteers. Committees to be named later, with decoration duties split between Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and municipal and high school bands at two cemeteries. Transportation to cemeteries to be provided by car dealers and civil groups. Some attendees urged limiting decorations to military dead only.
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State Guard
Washington Bands
Atkinson
W.R.C
Besse Conger
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ray Cox
British Loan Draws Fire In Senate Debate
Senator Wheeler assails the 8.75 billion British loan as a desperate bid to aid Britain against Soviet Russia. He cites talk of a potential Russian loan on the same terms and warns the policy could fuel another war as debate drags on in the Senate.
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Washington
Barton K. Wheeler
D., Mont
Britain
Russia
Levon
Wheeler
Senate
Treasury
British Empire
U.S
Mahaska County to vote on memorial building June 3
Mahaska County supervisors set a special election for June 3 during the primary to decide a four mill, one year tax levy for a county memorial building. Petitions with 2 222 names were filed after a meeting of over 30 organizations. Sponsors say project cost should stay under 225000 dollars.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska
Surplus Items Reserved for Veterans Under New Law
President Truman signed a revised surplus property act giving veterans priority for federal surplus items such as automobiles trucks jeeps typewriters farm machinery and certain medical equipment. The War Assets Administration ordered these items set aside for veterans and raised veteran priority to the top after federal agencies.
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Washington
Truman
War Assets Administration
Arabs Strike in Palestine March on Jerusalem
A 15 000 strong Arab march in Palestine protests a British American commission report. Leaders call for a worldwide holy war against Britain and the United States while British troops and police endure stone throwing and shielded lines. Several soldiers injured as demonstrations test order.
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Jerusalem
Britain
America
Attlee
Truman
Palestine
Oii
United States
Adolph Hitler
Memorial Day Decorations Spark Debate on Honoring Veterans
The article notes objections to sharing Memorial Day decorations with others, deeming it unfair to the memory of the men meant to be honored.
Rainfall totals rise as heavy Iowa showers ease
Overnight and morning rain brought 1.60 inches to Washington by noon with more expected as soil and crop prospects improve. Iowa rainfall peaked in the southwest with Adair at 4.17 inches and Audubon at 4.02 inches. forecasters expect clearing and warmer weather tomorrow after a statewide soaking that aided crops except in the northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
Dis Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Adair
Car Damaged by Fire Destroys Vehicle At Marion Ave
A car owned by Mrs. Walter Krantz was badly burned by a morning fire near the North Marion post office. Firemen and nearby store workers fought the blaze, which started under the hood and damaged the front seat interior. Insurance covered the loss.
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Walter Krantz
Plan to Expand County 4 H Show At Armory Grounds
The Chamber of Commerce board approved expanded plans for the county 4 H show to be held in August likely the week of the 18th. A three day event with livestock exhibits in the armory and two large tents for girls achievement displays and new farm equipment, planned with Farm Bureau and Lee Sturgeon. The effort aims to bigger by linking livestock and girls work displays, reflecting strong cooperation among business leaders, extension staff, and committees.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber
Lee Sturgeon
Farm Bureau
Authorities Foil Prison Escape Plot at Alcatraz
On Alcatraz Island a prisoner siege ended with Marines and guards battering a cellblock. Two officers died and 14 wounded as bombardment and mortars sought to crush the mutineers. Reinforcements and air support from Leavenworth Denver and McNeil Island arrived.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
United States
Joseph W. Stilwell
Sixth Army
James A. Johnston
Alcatraz
Justice Department
Leavenworth
Kan
Denver
Colo
McNeil Island
Wash
James Bennett
Dubuque Minister to Preach at Presbyterian Service
Rev. M. M. Murrell, field representative of the theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church, will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning at the Pres. Murrell, formerly with Wesleyan College in Kansas, recently joined the University of Dubuque to fill the post left by Mr. White. His theme is The Beginning of Wisdom. Elder Harry Turner leads the morning service with others assisting.
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M. M. Murrell
Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church At
Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
Murrell
Wesleyan College
Kansas
University of Dubuque
White
Harry Turner
On Way to Korea Two US Private Soldiers Sail for Gensan
Privates Bob Burham and Dick Applegate of the United States Army, enlisted recently, are en route to Korea to serve in the army of occupation. They sailed from San Francisco bound for Gensan, Korea, with word reaching their parents.
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Bob Burham
Dick Applegate
United States Army
Korea
Army of Occupation
San Francisco
Gensan
Centennial plans altered by alternative celebrations
The text suggests that other events could replace or reduce the scope of a planned centennial celebration, indicating flexibility in planning and prioritization of commemorative activities.
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Francis Morrett
WAPGS
Findafteo Supply
David Rothman
Barbara Kirby
Cotton Textile Institute
National Institute of Diaper Services
Civilian Production Administration
Music
United Presbyterian Choir
Centralto
D. P. Livingston
Demorest
Donald Palmer Benblossom
British Loan
Ain
Mahaska County
Tokyo
Berlin
Imperial Palace
Unter den Linden
Ans
Chamber of Commerce
Band of Desperate Convicts
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