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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
1
Des Moines reports Gov Robert D Blue issues VE day proclamation urging Iowans to thank God and remain at their essential war work to prevent casualties in the South Pacific, stressing duty to church and country.
The Iowa Supreme Court split decision voided the life sentence of Carl Knox 31 Sigourney Iowa for the murder of his invalid father Walter Knox 69. The ruling orders no automatic release but allows a new trial if the Keokuk County Attorney opts. The court found sufficient evidence for conviction but held prejudicial errors by the trial judge in ruling on motive evidence.
Mrs. J. L Robb aged 74 died in Emmetburg Tuesday after three people were overcome by coal gas fumes Thursday. Her sister Mrs. Helen Hutson aged 80 died Saturday after a Friday night seizure. Robb's husband remained improving as neighbors investigated Friday.
At Algona prison camp hundreds of German POWs heard radio broadcasts of the American president and British premier declaring final victory. Reactions were muted with about ten percent showing relief while the rest remained dejected as they resumed daily tasks.
Lester B. Krabill was re elected county school superintendent by a 24 to 5 vote at a county convention held at the courthouse. The new three year term begins August first, with Krabill’s fifth consecutive term dating back to his first election in 1933. George Travel of Highland succeeds J F Kraemer on the county board of education.
An article notes the queen and attendants return from the altar followed by an act of consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rev. C F Griffiths of St Am brose College Davenport will preach the sermon and lead Benediction.
Sacramento closes the ecere monies as Donny Duncan Dick George James Rodlinger and Joe Richardson are appointed to officer roles in the new acot yles committee.
Dan Moriarty, 81, was seriously injured when struck by a car on West Madison Street yesterday morning and taken to an Iowa City hospital for treatment yesterday.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz outlined plans for invading Japan and signaled an immediate surge in air attacks on the mainland. He noted Okinawa as a pivotal objective as Allied forces advance on Tarakan and Mindanao, while forces push toward Balete pass in northern Luzon.
Washington high and junior bands directed by Ralph Young announce a Thursday 8 pm concert as part of music week. The program includes Gunflint Trail, Overture works, marches, intermezzos, selections from operas, and a baritone horn solo with Miss Broghammer, in the high school auditorium.
Washington observes VE Day with solemn service at the Methodist church and closures of theaters and businesses. About 1,200 attended the evening service as pastors led prayers of thanksgiving and intercession, emphasizing faith, peace, and dedication to winning the war against Japan.
After a Methodist church service ministers planned a union service for Sunday May 13 at 8 PM in the United Presbyterian church. Rev Milo J Phillips of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church will deliver the sermon. The event follows President Truman's appeal for a day of Thanksgiving for peace in Europe.
S W Kaster reports a carload of clothing shipped to a Dubuque warehouse for temporary storage before overseas distribution. Mr Easter praises countywide support for a successful drive led from Washington.
A temperature of 29 degrees was reported in Washington last night with outdoor water coating as frost formed. It was unusually cold for mid May and frost likely nipped fruit and early garden plants such as tomatoes.
G. K. E. Mace county war finance chairman said VE Day bond sales at city hall proceeded smoothly with banks providing staff and many customers buying for investment. Total sales figure not yet tabulated and bonds bore VE Day stamp.
Calcutta May 9 Two columns of the British 14th army advanced toward Rangoon from the north reaching 96 miles and 61 miles from the city respectively. North of there British troops ambushed and sank boats ferrying Japanese across the Irrawaddy. Heavy air raids hit targets along the Rangoon Mandalay railway and nearby concentrations.
Mrs. E. E. Ward led a large group of women from many organizations in a well organized drive. County Supt. Lester B. Krabill organized the effort in all county towns and also the rural schools, yielding an excellent response.
Soviet General Ivan Konev’s 1st Ukrainian Army captured Prague in a dawn tank and infantry assault. Reports say German troops still bombed Prague and other Czech cities after the unconditional surrender. Separate briefings state Dunkerque, St Nazaire, La Rochelle and Lorient surrendered as Allied forces closed in.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized a statement accusing Edward Kennedy of the Associated Press of imperiling peace talks by sending an unauthorized dispatch on the German surrender at Reims. Eisenhower said Kennedy broke his word to the Russians and indicated disciplinary action would follow for the involved correspondents.
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