Johnson blocks debate on 3.75 billion British loan in Senate
Sen. Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado blocked Barkley’s bid to speed a vote on the 3.75 billion dollar British loan. He accused loan advocates of blocking information from the State Department and warned of possible draft act implications. Johnson dismissed gag rules and linked the loan to tariff-cut publicity and broader policy aims.
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Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
Colo
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Johnson
Barkley
State Department
Rural Red Cross Gifts Reach Many County Districts
Mrs. Earl Loveless reports 60 rural school districts contributed a total of £2,199 to the county Red Cross drive, with about 40 districts still to respond. County towns and townships push the overall total toward $10,000 as donations from district chairs and communities are tallied across numerous townships and units.
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Earl Loveless
Red Cross
Oregon Township
Health Unit Activities Schedule Details
Health unit announces Thursday afternoon sessions from 1 30 to 3 30 p m a child health conference in the office and Friday afternoon x ray clinic 1 00 to 4 00 p m in Dr Boice s office.
Washington United Presbyterian Gives $1000 for Missionary Car
The church sent $1000 to Dr. E. E. Grice for a mission auto mobile. Grice is in the U S on furlough and will return to Egypt in September. The congregation also gave $500 to Knoxville College in memory of Althea Montgomery.
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Washington United Presbyterian Church
E. E. Grice
Egypt
World Wide Christian Advance
Lowden to Begin Building Homes in Prospect Place
Washington to start Prospect Place subdivision between Harrison and Tyler streets near South Fourth Avenue east of the hospital. Harry Sowden, hotel proprietor and architect, leads the project on former Alvin Rommel land with twelve lots and a new street linking Harrison and Tyler. Four six-room, modern homes planned, two bedrooms each, no basements, targeting veterans under national housing rules. Eight homes hoped ready by January. economies from building four at a time. The plan follows Sowden’s previous chamber work and aims to ease the strong local housing demand.
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Alvin Rommel
Harrison
Tyler
Sowden
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Theaters Affiliate with Iowa United Theaters Circuit
The State and Fox theaters in Washington join the Iowa United Theaters circuit of 23 houses for better film booking. Tom Duncan becomes resident manager of the State and Fox with James Bey as assistant manager of the Fox. Both men recently returned from military service.
Veterans Benefit From Easy Financing Terms At Ready Sale
It is confidently believed the sale will progress as each building is completed and veterans may secure favorable financing terms, offering an advantage to those joining the program.
Four Still Holding Out On Alcatraz
Three Alcatraz ringleaders died in cell-block C as federal troops siege the prison. Warden James A. Johnston announced the deaths of Joseph Paul Cretzer Paul Bernard Coy and Marvin Franklin Hubbard. Federal director James V. Bennett said a few mutineers remained and some convicts had surrendered. Guards with Leavenworth sharpshooters pressed the assault as Bennett arrived to assess efforts with no negotiations seen.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
James A. Johnston
Joseph Paul Cretzer
Paul Bernard Coy
Marvin Franklin Hubbard
James V. Bennett
Alcatraz
Leavenworth
Bennett
Washington, D. C
Ias
United States
Navy
Coast Guard
San Francisco Bay
U. S
Treasure Island
Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House
Yesterday the court house issued marriage licenses to Rex E Widmer and Mary N Meath both of Brighton and Jaimes Ballenger and Ruth Goddard both of Muscatine.
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Court House
Rex E. Widmer
Mary Narrene Meath
Brighton
Jaimes Ballenger
Ruth Goddard
Muscatine
Durr Burial Service At Williamsburg Iowa
Ira E. Durr died at 4 40 this morning at his home 409 East Washington street after a nine month illness. Funeral arrangements awaited word from distant relatives. A funeral service and burial will be held at Williamsburg the family’s former home. A Williamsburg funeral home handles arrangements. The Durr family moved to Washington from Williamsburg about six years ago. He is survived by his wife a son David and daughter Donna at home.
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Ira E. Durr
East
Washington Street
Williamsburg
Durr
Washington
David
Donna
Washington theaters to reduce active role in operation
The Pratt brothers plan to spend more time in Jefferson City Missouri while remaining Washington residents. Ralph and his wife will share supervision but be less active. Clyde Pratt, former salesman, will not have definite future plans. The Pratt brothers have operated in show business for 35 years, 32 in Washington, starting with Winfield theater, then Fox Washington, Staite, and two Washington houses with Ralph in charge and Tom Duncan as assistant during Clyde’s absence.
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Navy
Bey
Washington Theaters
Wil
Ralph
Washington
Jefferson City
Harry Miller
Clyde Pratt
Tom Pincan
Washington Houses
Tom
Pratt Brothers
Washinton
Winfield
Fox
Clyne
Tom Duncan
Clyde
Senior Class to Present a Play at the High School
The senior class presents The Fighting Littles by Booth Tarkington adapted from Caroline Francke. A 15 member cast performs May 9 and 10 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Tickets are 50 30 and 20 cents. advance sales through senior members or at the door.
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Caroline Francke
Booth Tarkington
Farm Machinery Output Reduced
CHICAGO May 4 Two major farm equipment makers cut output amid a farm tools shortage. International Harvester reduced operations to one day a week at four plants, impacting 20 000 workers. Oliver Corp under Alva W Phelps planned plant closures unless price relief from the OPA is granted amid rising material and labor costs and losses.
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Chicago
International Harvester Co
Beause
Harvester
Oliver Corporation
OPA
Phelps
Oliver
Express shipments banned as railroads urge coal strike end
The Railway Express Agency bans air express shipments effective May 10 to cut costs amid coal shortages. Federal mediation fails to yield progress as senators criticize United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis and urge government action. Freight embargoes restrict deliveries to fuel, food, and medicine while loan extensions for parcel post are debated.
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Air Express
Pield
Edward F. McGrady
ODT
Parcel Post
Lewis
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lucas
Senate
Oska loosa District Court Brief Session Held
Judge vy. G. Patterson of Oska loosa presided a short district court session here yesterday handling routine matters. The judge plans to travel to Washington again next Friday.
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Vy. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Washington
New Washington Residents: Mr and Mrs John L Boren
Newcomers to Washington are Mr and Mrs John L Boren and their 18 year old son. They reside at 1402 North Seventh avenue. Mr Boren is a tool designer and die maker for Carris Manufacturing and has over 20 years of experience. Mrs Boren’s sister lives in Washington and the couple attend Immanuel Lutheran church.
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John L. Boren
North Seventh Avenue
Boren
Carris Manufacturing Company
Mr. Boren
Dane Manufacturing Company
Ottumwa
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