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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1946

Page

1

Truman Outlines Policies for Next Two Years

London report: threats against Attlee Bevin Montgomery Hall and other leaders prompt increased security. Scotland Yard guards at Whitehall and possible extra troops cited. Irgun Stern gang alleged to have drawn up a death list and issued operational instructions. Foreign Office says security precautions are standard.

London Scotland Yard Whitehall Clement Attlee British War Office George Buckingham Palace Atlee Attlee Ernest Bevin New York Coufeil Ield Marshal Viscount Montgomery Imperial General Staff Admiralty Viscount Hall Montgomery London Evening News Irgun Zvai Leumi Stern Gang Hall Evelyn Barker Palestine John Shaw

Renewal of China Civil War Fears Escalate

Nanking reports China on verge of civil war as Chiang Kai Shek pushes to convene the national assembly. Despite a cease fire, fighting continues near Yenan and at Lungkow and Yehsien on the Laichow gulf with nationalist air shows over Yenan.

Nanking UCP China Chiang Kai-Shek National Assembly Chiang Yenan Lungkow Shantung Province Chefoo Yehsien Laichow Gulf

Fire breaks out on South Eighth Avenue

Fire department was alerted just before noon today to a blaze at 739 South Eighth Avenue. Fire crews responded quickly to control the flames and prevent spread to nearby structures. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

South Eighth Avenue

Falls Cause 39 Percent of Fatal Farm Home Accidents

A report highlights that falls account for 39 percent of all deadly accidents in farm homes, signaling risk factors in rural household settings and urging preventive measures.

Rubinoff Violin Delivers Evening Of Fine Music In Washington

Washington filled nearly every seat at the high school auditorium for Rubinoff and his violin. The masterful performance exceeded two hours with moving selections and fine piano accompaniment by Makofka Alexander. The concert closed with the national anthem as the audience rose in tribute.

Washington Rubinoff Makofka Alexander Alexander Rey Walter Smith

Home Association of Washington Formed to Help Aged

Articles filed establish The Home Association of Washington Iowa Incorporated to promote raise and manage funds for a Home for the Aged. Temporary board named with Dr M L McCreedy Dr George Kerr R E Shannon and others. Members would pay their way. project seen as a real home not charity and gifts welcomed.

Court House Home Association of Washington, Iowa Washington Coenery Iowa Journal M. L. MccCreedy George Kerr R. EK. Shannon Josephine B. Elder John C. Owen Henry B. Bailey Harriet Coulter

Coal Strike Talks Resume as Negotiations Continue

United Press reports that negotiations between the United Mine Workers and coal operators extend amid warnings of a looming strike. Secretary Krug and UMW President Lewis join talks with Truman lifting price controls noted as potential turning points. Possible outcomes include a private-operator deal, a government role, or a nationwide contract with wage and safety provisions.

United Press Krug Lewis Washington Interor J. A. Krug John L. Lewis United Mine Workers AFL Truman UMW Lewis

Concert Feature Adds Lush Stage Flair With Chrysanthemums

The Washington recital paired Rubin with Alexander and a grand piano lent by Mrs. Marsh W. Bailey. The Rubinoffe concert, sponsored jointly by the Rotary Club and the Fortnighty Club music department, highlighted a refined, atmospheric stage setup.

Rubinoff Alexander Marsh W. Bailey Washington Rotary Club

Communist Win May Defer Work On Peace Treaty

The French communist victory in national elections may delay the big four talks on the German peace treaty. Paris reports suggest January or later before France can address Germany's future, while the council resumes discussions in Paris to review Romanian and prepare Bulgaria Hungary Finnish pacts and border issues with Italo Yugoslav disputes.

New York Communist Party Paris France Germany Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers James F. Byrnes Trieste

Finish Official Vote Canvass for Washington County

This morning the Washington county board of supervisors completed the official canvass of the Nov 4 election. They reviewed poll books and figures with only minor errors found and most totals unchanged. Results list Governor Bive 3203, Congressman Martin 3251, Clair Williams 1498, judges Patterson 4607 Beehly 4622, Yoder 3050, Siegers 1695, Foster 326, Smutz 1475, Huston Sts , Walker 1545, and county posts: Bourgeois 8067, Howell 2560, Noonan 35981, Putnam 3617, Coulter 3588, Owen 3572, Kyle 3566, Morrow 8551, Welte 358.

Election Board Bive Frank Miles Trpry Martin Clair Williams Patterson Beehly R. G. Yoder P. J Siegers Foster Ralph

Spiritual value seen in funerals in Chicago

Undertaker George H. Waterman notes a decline in funeral attendance reflecting a busy society. He argues funerals offer spiritual welfare beyond social duty and urges people to take time to contemplate beauty and permanence over material transience.

Chicago George H. Waterman Ine

U P Thankoffering Nets Over 1 000 Increases Likely

The United Presbyterian church women reported over 1 000 in the annual thankoffering service. The total reached 1 000.73 with potential gains from later gifts, following last year’s 1 015 and the 928 bank offering two years prior. Funds support home and foreign mission work through the women’s board. The tally includes 20 junior life memberships and seven senior life memberships.

Housing decontrol push moves through wartime housing policy

Wilson W. Wyatt plans to seek new legislation to decontrol housing and rents as ceilings rise. Real estate groups at Atlantic City push gradual decontrol finalizing by 1947, seeking immediate 15 percent rent boosts amid cost pressures.

Washington Wilson W. Wyatt Anig Wyatt Truman Atlantic City National Association of Real Estate Boards OPA Housing Industry Advisory Committee Congress Herbert A. Nelson

White to Preach On Thanksgiving

Washington ministers confirmed changes for the annual Thanksgiving union service. Rev. Trevelyn White of the Presbyterian church will deliver the sermon at ten o clock Thanksgiving morning at the Methodist church. Rev. Milo J. Phillips of St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church was unable to attend. The St. Pauls pastor is slated to preach next year. Rev. T. C. Polk announced the plan as president of the ministerial association.

Washington Milo J. Phillips St. Paul’s Evangelical and Methodist Chirch Presbyterian Church T. C. Polk Christian Church Ministerial Association

No One Injured in Collision of Cars West of Washington

No injuries were reported after a side swipe collision Saturday evening four miles west of Washington on highway 92. Damage was about 150 dollars to each of two cars driven by Robert L. Brown Jr of Keota and George Randell of Oskaloosa.

Washington Highway 92 Robert L. Brown, Jr Keota George Randell Oskaloosa

Marine Recruiter Visits Monthly at Burlington Post Office

A Marine Corps representative will visit the Burlington Iowa post office every other Thursday. Pl Sgt. John W. Slagle announced the arrangement and said information about the visits is available at the local post office. Former Marines seeking to form a Marine Corps League should contact Slagle at the post office or write to the Recruiting Office in Burlington.

Marine Corps Washington Post John W. Slagle Burlington Slagle Postoffice Bldg Iowa

Mt Pleasant Paint Defaces Washington High Building

Last night a person from Mt Pleasant painted the south side of Washington high school with the slogan Beat Washington. The Mt Pleasant and Washington football teams meet this afternoon at Case Field for the final game of the season.

Mt. Pleasant Washington High School Washington Washingto Case Field

Armistice Dance Open to Public at City Hall

The Armistice Day dance sponsored by the Legion will be held tonight in the Legion room at City Hall starting at nine o clock. Music will be provided by the Dennis Lynch orchestra. Poets have found no rhymes for Silver and Orange.

City Hall The Legion Legion Room Dennis Lynch

Brown car linked to boy with father owner and mother aboard

The Brown car was owned by the boy's father while his mother served as a passenger.

Truman Appeals for Republican Cooperation in Congress

President Truman urged the new Republican Congress to cooperate for the nation’s welfare amid anticipated difficulties from divided power. He stressed a bipartisan foreign policy, rejected resignation rumors, and said he has no plan for a special session, while wage and price controls end and market forces rise.

Washington Truman New Republican Congress Congress Republican Party Siate Staf Dwig D. Eisenhower Army War Department

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