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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1941
Page
5
In 1620 Fernando Gorges established the first waterpower mill in America at South Berwick Maine after obtaining a grant from England. The grant empowered development of waterpower on land between the fortieth and forty-eighth latitudes from sea to ten.
Chicago markets report cattle calf and hog trading with large receipts. Hogs 14,000 with weights above 250 pounds showing strength. sows higher. Cattle 15,500 with calves and yearlings steady to higher. vealers around 12.00. Sheep 1,000 with lambs active. best fed western lambs 11.25 to 11.60. Estimated tomorrow cattle 8,000 hogs 12,000 sheep 6,000.
Chicago cash grain prices show corn values across color grades from yellow to white at 68 to 75 cents per bushel, oats around 36 to 39 cents, and soybeans quoted near 1.28 to 1.31 dollars per bushel. Readings include multiple lots and moisture notes with color distinctions and mixed lots.
The Chicago grain table shows May wheat at 65 high 96 low 68 close 41 percent, July 24 percent high 95 low 98, corn May 71 high 72 low 71, July 72 high 71 low 14, oats May 61 percent, July 5 60 percent, soybeans May 1.32 1.29 1.30, July 1.26 1.9 1.26 1.27, Oct 1.21 1.22 1.20 1.2045.
The Chicago produce note shows eggs with receipts at 18 487 cases and dirties 18 percent, extra firsts 22 firsts 21 percent, current receipts 20 44. Poultry markets remain steady to easy with receipts of 30 trucks and varied weights including heavy ducks 11 to 12 and broilers 19 to 21.
Dr. F K Kirsten of the University of Washington unveils an air cooled bed using a compressed air mattress and an air filled blanket. A basement tank supplies air and a headboard dial adjusts heat or coolness for luxurious slumber.
Washington Con notes a Fort Worth Texas report of a 24 year old woman taking poison after a quarrel with her sweetheart marking the second death by self injury among the city’s 30 000 Negro residents in seven years.
Des Moines May 12 The Iowa motor vehicle law requires continuous hand signals for turns and prior signaling when stopping or slowing The State Public Safety Department urges drivers to use prescribed hand signals before changing course to reduce accidents
In Des Moines Polk county district court Judge Frank Shankland began selecting a jury for a 60000 libel suit against Governor George A Wilson. Sixteen prospective jurors were questioned with no challenges. Lehan Ryan, the Des Moines attorney, leads his own case in a suit tied to an audit linked to bank receiverships in Iowa.
Washington May 12 Brigadier General Lewis B Hershey deputy director of the selective service asks Congress to amend the act to allow deferment of men by age groups. He notes rapid classification of the 10 million unclassified registrants to obtain quick data on skilled workers and potential soldiers.
Davenport officials report Sheriff Walter H. Buse of Scott county asked the state safety commissioner to establish a patrol station in Davenport. He argued the current patrol headquarters at Dewitt and West Liberty do not serve heavy Davenport highway traffic.
Draft information from Des Moines reports public access rules for selective service registrants excluding confidential data. State Director Grahl says nonconfidential data is available to legitimate inquiries if it does not disrupt service operations. Confidential records may be produced only in court or under subpoenas in specified prosecutions or government cases.
D N Mc Clelland of Davenport was re elected president at the Iowa Credit Union league annual convention. The 1942 convention went to Des Moines. Ralph Klotzbach of Waterloo was re elected vice president and Herbert W Vet ter of Des Moines was re elected business manager. Directors elected to the national board were Harry Lash Cornell Bluffs McClelland and Ed Waltz Des Moines.
A detective and Inspector Faurot unravel a Suffern N Y murder after repeated clues point away from alibis until a pillbox lid bearing Parker’s name reveals the killer’s identity Benny the Dip. Parker’s wallet and a lack of prints complicate the investigation before the breakthrough.
A brief report notes buzzards are found across the globe, with sightings reported in varied habitats and regions. The piece emphasizes the bird's wide distribution and adaptability without detailing specific locations or dates.
A Boston museum verdict after nine years of tests declares an Italian marble tomb a genuine Fifteenth century Tuscan monument. Scientists used microscopic comparisons, ultraviolet tests, and surface analysis to distinguish Carrara and Olympia marbles and noted weathering patterns except where restorations were made.
The Columbia, launched in the mid 18th century, became the first vessel to carry the American flag around the world, marking a milestone in early maritime history.
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