Appanoose County Mines Reopen Under Pressure
In Appanoose County Iowa major coal mines reopened Friday with about 650 miners returning to work. All mines except McConville near Centerville are operating, and officials expect those to start soon despite lacking OPA approval for price increases. Operators report they are taking a terrific loss while awaiting OPA word early next week.
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Appanoose County
Des Moines
McConville
Centerville
A. M. Farmer
Alpanoose County Coal Operators Association
Farmer
Office of Price Information
OPA
Farber
War Food Admin to release more canned fruits and vegetables
The War Food Administration announced substantial extra government held canned foods will be released for civilian use in time for the holidays. The plan includes 540000 cases of pineapple and 77000 cases of figs, with further supplies of asparagus, corn, pumpkin and spinach to follow.
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Washington, D. C
U.K
War Food Administration
WFA
WFRA
Ration Board Clarifies Pork Point Reductions in 1943
Washington issued a wartime order reducing pork point values to speed distribution of a large hog crop. The changes affect consumer and trade point tables with specific two point cuts and exceptions for certain pork items. It also notes suspensions on slaughter licensing and quota rules for 90 days but stresses farms must still ration and follow OPA controls.
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Washington, D.C
Price Administration
War Food Administration
W.F.A
OPA
Slaying of WAC Lieut Cheney under investigation
Des Moines investigators seek motive in the mysterious death of Lieut. Na omi Kathleen Cheney of the women's army corps. Cheney was found dead in a wooded area near Sioux Falls South Dakota on October 5. A seven week search has not revealed the murder weapon or motive.
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WAC
Des Moines
South Dakota
Naomi Kathleen Cheney
Women's Army Corps
Sioux Falls
S. D
Youthful amnesia strikes Clarinda teen after cinema
Lioyrd Windhorst, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Windhorst of this vicinity, is confined at Municipal hospital with amnesia. After leaving a movie last Sunday night the Clarinda high school pupil could not recall his name, his parents or any familiar people or places.
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Clarinda
Davenport man fined for operating vehicle while intoxicated
John Rahlf a farm hand near Stockton Iowa pleaded guilty before District Judge W W Scott to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 300 of which 200 was suspended and his driver s license suspended 60 days after a collision with a truck driven by Don Winters of Des Moines which overturned the loaded truck on the Stockton road.
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Davenport
John Rahlf
Stockton
W. W. Scott Friday
Don Winters
Des Moines
Marriage Licenses Issued At Court House
Two marriage licenses were issued this morning at the court house. Joe Irvin Wilbur Hindahl of Washington and Myrtle Lucille Bellinger of Oxford Nebr. Donald R. Batterson of Washington and Alma Pearl O Connor of Ainsworth.
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Court House
Joe Irvin Wilbur Hindahl
Washington
Myrtle Lucille Bellinger
Oxford
Nebr
Donald R. Batterson
Alma Pearl O'Connor
Ainsworth
County Legion Meets Tuesday in Riverside Rooms
Washington county Legion members will travel to Riverside on Tuesday, November 23, for the county Legion meeting. Edward Bushek of Riverside will chair the event, with the program not yet announced, scheduled for eight oclock in the Riverside Legion rooms.
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Riverside
Bushek
American Legion
Washington County
Regular County Legion
Edward Bushek
Riverside Legion Rooms
Shortest Delinquent Tax List Noted in Washington County
The 1943 delinquent tax list printed in the Journal is the shortest on record for the county. It spans less than a page, with several items removed to avoid publication, and Dutch Creek township descriptions cut. The delinquent tax sale is set for Monday, December 6, at the county treasurer’s office.
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Washington County
The
Journal Today
Dutch Creek
Pathologist testifies in Knox murder trial
Sigourney witnesses describe the case against Carl Knox, alleged to have poisoned his father Walter. Davenport pathologist Dr. Fred Lamb found no corrosion in the esophagus or traces of poison in the mouth. Carl Knox's uncle Homer Noller testified about past threats and requests to obtain powder to "end it all."
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Knox
Sigourney
Carl Knox
Walter
Fred Lamb
Davenport
Homer Noller
Carl
Plan to Drop 4 000 at Ordnance Plant in Spring
Indications point to a reduction of 4 000 workers at Des Moines ordnance plant in the next two or three months. Major E E Giardini, the plant commanding officer, reported the plan and noted possible later revisions in production schedules.
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Ordnance Plant
Des Moines
E. E. Giardini
Kiesey Named Port Hueneme C.B.M. Officer
Stanton G Kiesey appears as C B M in Port Hueneme California with affiliation to the 15th Super Jatt unit and CM U No 650.
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Stanton G. Kiesey
C.B.M
15Th Super Jatt
C.B.M.U. No
Port Hueneme
Calif
Rubber plant schedules may alter worker plans
A major said estimates by United States Rubber Co. plant operator were based on the latest production schedules, potentially forcing changes in employment plans for workers.
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United States Rubber Co
Community groups urged to limit wartime food use
The Chester Bowles era OPA note advises PTA groups lodges churches and similar bodies to avoid extra demands on scarce rationed foods. Groups should share meals contribute food or ration points or loan books to donors and seek war price board help only when essential.
Postwar U S Business Pattern Seen by University Expert
Prof. George R. Davies of the University of Iowa outlines a five stage postwar business pattern. He predicts a short hesitation phase followed by boom and readjustment leading to long prosperity, with 58 million jobs and 40 percent higher production than 1940.
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Iowa City
George R. Davies
University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research
Martha Anne Mace to Become Ferry Pilot
Martha Anne Mace, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Mace, has received orders to report December 6 to the army air forces women's flying training detachment. There she will begin pilot training to prepare women as ferry pilots responsible for moving planes from factory to air field and between fields.
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Martha Anne Mace
Glenn Mace
Army
Air Forces Women's Flying Training Detachment
Martha Anne
Des Moines
Committee Objects to New Taxes
The Ways and Means Committee reported against a large new tax bill saying the need for extra revenue has been exaggerated. It criticized administration estimates and cut down proposed taxes while a companion Republican report warned there is a limit to what can be taken from the people in war time.
County drives to collect old clothing for needy in Nov Dec
Washington county announces a drive from November 22 to December 4 to gather clothing and rags for the liberated nations with 10 percent kept locally. Mrs Rose M Reid leads the effort under civilian defense. schools churches clubs and PTAs will assist. The drive covers men's and women's apparel and related items as listed by coordinators.
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Washington County
Karl Libe
Salvage
Rose M. Reid
Office of Civilian Defense
parent-Teachers Association
Reid
Allies Launch Heavy Air Offensive Against Germany
Allied air assault drives toward Cologne targeting I G Farben plant near Leverkusen while Berlin and Ludwigshafen suffer major raids. British 8th Army advances in Italy freeing Perono and breaking a stalemate as Red Army repairs Kiev area. Captain speculation on German peace overtures circulates in London.
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United Press
Germany
Royal Air Force
Cologne
Red Army
Kiev
Geman
Zhitomir
London
Edward W. Reéattie
Berlin
Ludwigshafen
Reich
I. G. Farben Chemical
Leberkusen
Colorne
Rhine Valley
Europe
8Th Army
Italy
Adriatic
Perono
War expenditures 1944 projected under budget estimates
Officials estimate war costs for fiscal 1944 will total about 90 billion dollars, down from the 100 billion dollar budget. The study shows monthly spending averaging about 7.0 to 7.5 billion as production peaks, implying a year total near 90 billion.
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Washington, D. C
Death claims 10 year old Russell Chorpening
Russell Francis Chorpening Jr aged ten died at University Hospital Iowa City after a week of illness. He was born February 6 1933 in Wellston area and attended St James School. Survived by parents two sisters and one brother. Funeral at L A Jones funeral home 2 pm Sunday with Rev W J Stevens officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Russell Francis Chorpening
Russell
Wilda Zerg (Bush
West
Madison Street
University Hospital
Iowa City
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
W. J. Stevens
The
Christian Tabernacle
Elm Grove Cemetery
Wellston
St. James School
Wilda Jean
Arlene Marie Charpening
Richard Grant Chorpening
November Draft Group Leaves Washington County
The November selective service contingent departed early for Camp Dodge to be processed for the armed forces. Those accepted for the army may have a three week furlough. navy candidates get a one week furlough before training. Names include Oscar F Axthelm Jr Des Moines Roger Banks Washington Richard Bear Washington Willard Bell Fairfield Robert Clark Washington Carrol Coffin Washington Kenneth Durian Wellman and others.
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Washington County
Selective Service
Camp Dodge
Army
Navy
Oscar F.axthelm, Jr
Des Moines
Willard N. Bell
Fairfield
Robert L. Clark
Washington
Carrol H. Coffin
Kenneth D. Durian
Wellman
Delbert E. Earll
Howard ¥. Enfield
Edward L. Hudson
Donald P. Jackson
Washing
Bee Line Plans Two New 5 Passenger Coaches
Bee Line Transit announces order of two modern 5 passenger coaches to expand service. Delivery by December 15 with operation expected soon after. Buses add, not replace, current fleet and will be stored at the newly opened terminal on West Second Street. The line recently added Washington to Mt. Pleasant service and hopes to extend to Fort Madison. Mt. Pleasant trips depart 8 45 am and 2 35 pm with returns at 11 15 am and 6 25 pm. An Iowa City Washington run adds 6 45 am 10 35 am and 5 20 pm departures. returns from Iowa City at 8 12 am 2 00 and 7 15 pm. The Sullivan Line operates between Washington and the ordnance plant near Burlington.
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Bee Line Transit
Congress
Washington
Bee Line Transit Company
West Second Street
Mt. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Iowa City
Sullivan Line
Ordnance Plant
Burlington
Vichy Reports Are Conflicting Across Europe
London reports a Vichy government crisis with conflicting accounts. Petain possibly resigned or imprisoned in a French villa while Laval and the Germans urge reconsideration. Madrid cites various versions and notes Francois Pietro’s limited communications amid the tension.
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London
Spain
France
Henri Philipps Fetain
Pierre Laval
Madrid
Vichy
Petain
Francois Pietro
Improved Passenger Service Extends Midroute Stops
A new policy expands service beyond ordinance workers to include passengers between intermediate stops. The change enhances travel to Crawfordsville, Ainsworth, and other towns along the route.
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Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
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Chester — Bowles
O.P.A
County Price and Ration Board
Davies
University
United States
Prof. Davies
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Enue
Treasury
Henry
Churches Headquarters
L. R. Baker
E. E. Ward
Mable Gray
United Presbyterian Church
Ation
Roger K. Banks
Richard Reymond Bear
Callistus J. Kern
Richard A. Knupp
Duane F Longwell
Willard D. McGaffey
Winfred A. Norenberg
Wade K. Pence
Richard L. Powers
Cloyce R. G. Snider
Harold D. Tadlock
Oral C. Olin
Darrel D. Wade
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