New Rock Island Schedule Changes Train Times
A new Rock Island time card affects Washington service. No. 47 Westbound will depart at 3 55 PM, No. 48 Eastbound at 2 25 PM. Trains run Chicago to Los Angeles, replacing Chicago to Dalhart service. No. 3 and 4 Golden State Limited no longer stop in Washington. The Golden State becomes a streamlined faster train with fewer stops, nearest stop at Columbus Junction. <|>
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Rock Island
Washington
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dalhart
Texas
California
West Coast
Golden State
Columbus Junction
Drinkers face continued limits on beer and whiskey
Washington report says beer and whiskey drinkers will likely endure current short rations for the rest of the year. Secretary Clint P. Anderson called it doubtful grain allocations to distillers and brewers can rise before next year. A review will occur in the fall after assessing total grain supplies and needs. Brewers are capped at 70 percent of last year's monthly grain use, while distillers operate at three days of their normal monthly mashing.
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Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
Mass Fatalities Reported After Yesterday's Accidents
At least 109 persons were killed in accidents yesterday. Forty four died in traffic crashes, thirty four were drowned, and thirty one lost their lives to falls fires and other miscellaneous causes.
Truman Eyes Manila Trip for Independence Ceremony
President Truman said at a news conference he still hopes to travel to Manila for the Philippines independence ceremony on July 4. He had previously forecast the trip if official business permitted him to leave Washington.
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Washington
Truman
Manila
Philippines
Delegates Named to State VFW Meet
Delegates selected to attend the Iowa Department meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Sioux City June 15 16 are Commander Marsh Atkinson Marion McAvoy Raymond Glasgow George Miles Milo Seele Jr Floyd Polis E R Burham. Alternates are Don Beale Dwight Hayes Kenneth Ward John Pehler Cleo Shockey Gerald McGaffey.
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Iowa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sioux City
Marsh Atkinson
Marion McAvoy
Raymond Glasgow
George Miles
Milo Seele
Floyd Polis
E. R. Burham
Don Beale
Dwight Hayes
Kenneth Ward
John Pehler
Cleo Shockey
Gerald McGaffey
Mrs Lohrer Buys McAvoy Beauty Shop
Mrs. Hubert Lohrer takes possession of the McAvoy Beauty Shop at the National Bank building in Washington after purchasing it from Mrs. Sadee McAvoy. She plans modest changes later in summer and will keep Ruth Armstrong on staff.
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Hotel Washington
Hubert Lohrer
the National Bank , Washington
Sadee McAvoy
McAvoy
Ruth Armstrong
Lohrer
Rain Exceeds Half Inch as Warm Day Sets Record
Rainfall last night measured .57 of an inch breaking dry spell fears. Yesterday topped the year’s warmth with a maximum of 86 degrees, confirming a hot spell midweek.
Derby meeting tonight for soap-box entrants
A meeting of boys interested in entering the soap-box derby on June 27 will be held at the Y tonight at seven. Tomorrow is the last day for entering and all who wish to compete are urged to attend.
Picken Sells Tire Store on South Iowa to Gevock and Bell
Joe Picken announced the sale of the Picken tire store on South Iowa avenue to Alex Gevock and Ralph Bell, both longtime employees. The deal is effective immediately and the Washington brothers also plan to sell their Fairfield and Washington interests. Ruth Bell will be bookkeeper and Leo Beauchamp remains service man. the new owners bring prior store experience and stock knowledge.
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Picken Tire
Iowa Avenue
the Square
Alex Gevock
Ralph Bell
Gevock
Bell
Washington
W. R. Picken
Fairfield
Mr. Picken
Picken
T'S
Ruth Bell
Leo Beauchamp
Housing Permits Slashed to Speed Veterans Homes
Washington May 31 Up government orders slash permits for industrial and commercial building by two thirds for 45 days to divert materials to veterans housing. Civilian Production Administrator John D Small cites strikes in material supply. The Veterans Emergency Housing program directs preapproval of detailed plans and two inspections per home while slowing overall housing permits through July to meet GI demand.
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Washington
John D. Small
Veterans Emergency Housing Program
Wilson W. Watt
Largest railroad shops in the world at Altoona Pa
The largest railroad shops in the world are located at Altoona Pennsylvania. The facility stands as a historic hub for locomotive maintenance and rolling stock refurbishment serving the Pennsylvania Railroad system.
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Altoona, Pa
Truman says Stalin declined Washington visit over health
President Truman disclosed that in the last 30 days he invited Marshal Stalin to visit Washington for a social visit, but Stalin declined due to poor health. He said no formal big three meeting was proposed and no future meeting is planned.
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Truman
Marshal Josef Stalin
Stalin
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Potsdam
Melvin Gingerich to Europe on Cattle Ship
Dr. Melvin Gingerich of Newton Kansas a former teacher will supervise a cattle transport ship carrying about 450 head to Baltic or Mediterranean ports in Europe. He will recruit young sailors including his 16 year old son Owen, oversee educational and recreational programs aboard, and expects to be away about nine weeks before returning to Bethel College Newton Kansas as associate professor of history.
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Mediterranean
Europe
Washington, D. C
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Owen
Washington
Journal
Bethel College
Newton
Kan
Injured Wellman Youth Struck by Car Glass
Kay Kraft, a Wellman resident, was seriously injured when struck by glass from a ventilating lass on a car window. He was walking on the pavement when the glass struck his head, knocking him unconscious and sending him to a hospital in lows City.
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Kay Kraft
Lows City
Light expected in Washington county primary election
In Washington and Light counties a light vote is forecast for the Monday primary amid few contests. The American Legion urges all eligible voters to cast ballots. Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM. voting places remain as two years ago. Candidates and write ins noted for county offices and party posts.
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American Legion
the Legion
Fred Bourgeois
Washington
Court House
Second Ward
Smart Implement Store
Third Ward
City Hall
Fourth Ward
Fred Reid
Washington Township
County
Busby
OPA Opposes Tie-in Sales Methods Reported
Local price control office explains tie-in sales where buyers must purchase unwanted items to obtain price controlled goods. Such practices aim to evade regulations and can involve manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers. OPA urges reporting to price control boards and cites examples like gloves with overalls and mustard with marshmallows.
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OPA
Stettinius Resigns As U N Security Council Envoy
President Truman disclosed Edward R. Stettinius Jr. has submitted his resignation as the U S representative on the United Nations Security Council. The White House has not yet responded. Truman and Secretary Byrnes hope he will reconsider and stay on the UN post amid a global crisis and skepticism about the UN’s future.
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Truman
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
U. 8
United Nations Security Council
Stettinius
White House
James F. Byrnes
Higher Shoe Prices Raise Ceiling for Low Priced Footwear
OPA today increased ceiling prices on standard low priced shoes by 10 to 15 percent to spur production. Men and women’s shoes that sold for 4.30 in 1942 will cost between 4.75 and 4.95, while children’s shoes that sold for 2.50 will range from 2.75 to 2.85.
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Washington
OPA
McClure’s West End Grocery Celebrates First Anniversary
Mrs Enda Mae McClure proprietor of McClure's West End Grocery marks one year in Washington. She recently redecorated and added self service for customers and will give free souvenirs to shoppers on June 1 to show appreciation.
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Enda Mae McClure
McClure
West End
Ship Strike Looms Now For June 15
President Truman said the government would operate the Merchant Marine if a maritime strike occurs on June 15. Coal miners end strike while anthracite miners walk off. Navy, Coast Guard, and War Shipping Administration would mobilize to keep ships moving. Seven unions of seamen and longshoremen plan the wage demand of 22 to 35 cents per hour.
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Washington
Schwellenbach
Joseph Curran
Pres Cent
National Maritime Union
Harry Bridges
NMU
CIO
Atlantic and Gulf Coast Steamship Lines
Curran
Truman
United Mine Workers
UFL
UMW
Minutgnt
John T. Lewis
Navy
Coast Guard
War Shipping Administration
Merch Marine
Woman Born Here Dies at Muscatine
Mrs Edna Viola Washburn wife of Charles Washburn died at her home in Muscatine Wednesday night after a long illness Funeral services will be held in Muscatine Saturday She was born in Washington October 1 1875 most of her life was in Muscatine She leaves three half sisters Mrs Blanche Hinkle San Francisco Mrs Rathel Abbey Moore Oregon and Mrs W A Alcer California
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Edna Viola Washburn
Charles Washburn
Muscatine
Washburn
Ragan
Washington
Blanche Hinkle
San Francisco
Rathel Abbey Moore
Oregon
W. &. Alcer
California
Population Growth of Washington D C from 1861 to 1865
The city of Washington D C had a population of 61 000 at the Civil War outbreak and later estimates place the figure above 665 000 indicating rapid growth during the period.
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Washington, D. C
Legion Appeals For Large Vote In Wash County Primary
The American Legion branch in Leon Veatty post urges Wash ington county voters to cast ballots in the Monday primary. The ap peal stresses nonpartisan patriotism and honors those who served in America’s wars by exercising the ballot. Citizens are urged to vote to uphold democratic privileges.
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Legion
America
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