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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1945

Page

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Youth Insists on Punishment in Waterloo Incident

In Waterloo Sheriff H. T. Wagner and District Judge W. T. Ivans agreed to detain Donald Bryan, 19, after he claimed he had broken his parole. Bryan, who said he was intoxicated, was taken to the Anamosa reformatory to begin a year’s sentence for operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. He previously was paroled on October 16 and returned to the sheriff’s residence at midnight, asking to face his punishment.

Waterloo H. T. Wagner W. T.ivans Donald Bryan Bryan Anamosi Wagner

Ot ctown civil service ears hears police misconduct appeals

The Ottumwa civil service commission heard appeals from two policemen dismissed for arrest and prisoner mistreatment. Clifford Huddleston testified he was struck by Patrolmen John Collett and Clayton Casady, suffered broken ribs, and was denied medical aid after arrest on intoxication charges. He admitted saying nothing of injuries at the county jail next day.

Quash Charge Over Jury List Excludes Women

In Sioux City District Court Judge Forsling threw out the first degree murder indictment against Violet Hoover for killing Don Hoover due to the absence of women on the grand jury. County Attorney Moran filed a new murder charge, Hoover posted a $6000 bond, and a hearing on the renewed case was set. Woodbury County has never had a woman on a grand jury.

Sioux City Violet Hoover Don Hoover L. B. Forsling Hdward L. Moran Hovever Woodbury County Rand

Farm Bureau Man Says Must Feed Europe

DES MOINES The United States has a moral obligation to provide food to keep people in European countries from hunger this winter. Allan Kline president of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation spoke at a Farmer Day luncheon urging aid for England France Italy Denmark and Sweden citing low meat bread and bean consumption and arguing the U.S. has ample food to help.

Des Moines United States Allan Kline Iowa Farm Bureau Federation England France Italy Denmark Sweden Kline

Seven Register for Military Service in Washington County

Seven Washington county youths who turned 18 in November registered for possible military service with the selective service office. The registrants are Joe Max Bauer West Chester Max Maurice White Jr. Ainsworth Dale John Fritz Washington Iowa Rodney Ardell Redlinger Wellman Jack Craig Robertson Brighton Charles Leslie Hubbs Washington Haroki Lee Gilmore Washington.

Washington County Selective Service Office Joe Max Bauer West Chester Max Maurice White Jr Ainsworth

Nazi Plot to Kill Poles Revealed in Nuremberg Testimony

Major General Erwin Lahousen testified that Nazi counter intelligence plotted to kill Maxim Weygand and Henri Giraud, murder Russian commissars, and stage Polish unit disguises to trigger a war against Poland. He described plans to arm Ukrainians against Germany, burn Polish houses, and use concentration camp prisoners in fake attacks on Polish targets.

Nuermberg Germany Maxim Weygand Henri Giraud Poland Erwin Lahousen Wilhelm Canaris Lahousen Canaris Adolph Hitler Gestapo Sitler Joachim von Ribbentrop Himmler SSR SSP

Ottumwa Man Waives Grand Jury in Death Case

Joseph Simmons a 26 year old of Ottumwa was arraigned on a manslaughter charge in the death of John Wimpsett He waived to the Wapello county grand jury and posted a bond awaiting further court action This report notes Ottumwa Lines as a live drive reference in the case.

Ottumwa Joseph Simmons John Wimpsett Wapello County

Methodist Men Elect Officers At Dinner Meeting

Theodore J. Brown was elected president of the Methodist Men's club with George Maire and Thompson as vice presidents and Ralph W. Bauer as secretary. Dr Earl Harper spoke on trustee duty and cooperation for postwar peace, noting the need for unity among men returning from military service.

Theodore J. Brown Mens Cmh Methodist Church George Maire Alse Crecacet Thompson Ralph W. Bauer L. A. Jones Army Navy Marine Corps Fred Miller Earl Harper School of Fine Arts the State University Simpson College Indianola

Have Conservation Meeting Tonight

A meeting of community men discusses natural resource conservation and the Izaak Walton league bond. In other news Wimpsett was killed when his car was struck by a truck driven by Simmons. The bus driver, operating his own car, had gone under his machine to jack up and change a flat tire.

Izaak Walton Wimpsett Simmons

Union Seeks Arbitration With G M

The United Auto Workers in Detroit proposed an impartial public panel to settle the General Motors strike now ten days old. Walter P. Rewther named Bernard Baruch as a suggested head. 638000 workers affected nationwide.

United Press United Auto Workers Union Cio General Motors Corporation Iare UAW Detroit General Motors Walter P. Rewther Bernard Paruch New York Baruch United Auto Workers Labor Department Washington R. J. Thomas Edgar L. Warren Charles L. Oswald Louis Adkins Edgar L. Crago Norman Matthews Chrysler Richard Frankensteen Walter Reuther Internatior

Northeast Storm Strikes Coast Leaving 20 Dead

The worst November storm in years moved out to sea after causing at least 20 deaths and millions in damage. It blanketed New England to Pennsylvania with three to twelve inches of snow while a 72 mph gale battered Massachusetts coast and 20 foot waves breached sea walls. Connecticut roads were closed by high tides.

United Press New England Pennsylvania Massachusetts Connecticut

Santa Claus to Visit Washington Saturday Afternoon

The annual official visit by Santa Claus is scheduled for Saturday with a two o clock meeting at the Y for local children. A free 10 36 morning show at the State theater opening the day is offered by the Chamber of Commerce and includes letters to Santa.

Santa Claus Washington Santa State Theater Chamber of Commerce

League meeting on lake area project in community room

The league and the area lake project plan an 7 pm gathering in the Neate community room. The aim is to attract more members from Washington and nearby areas, hoping for at least 400 charter members. Increased local participation is sought to reach the quota.

League Area Lake Project Neate New League Washington

Detweiler Divorce Case Is Filed Again

Dora Detweiler filed for divorce from Harry Detweiler claiming they wed November 3 1944 after a prior marriage 1940 and separation. The petition seeks a divorce decree custody of two children and alimony and support. Attorney L J Kehoe represents the plaintiff.

Detweiler Dora Detweiler Harry Detweiler L. J. Kehoe

John D Wolfe of Dublin Dies at 73

John David Wolfe, 73, died this morning at 9 15 at his home in the Dublin community eight miles west of Washington after two years of ill health. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 at the A Jones funeral home with burial in New Haven cemetery. Born April 7 1872 in Dutch Creek township he was a son of Abraham F E Wolfe and Sarah Jane Archer. Surviving are five brothers and two sisters Hugher George L Willard W Wolfe Dublin Verne F B Wolfe Rubin Mrs Jessie E Jenkins Ainsworth and Mrs Pearl Augustine Fairfield.

John David Wolfe Dublin Washington Ite 4. A. Jones New Haven Mr. Wolfe Dutch Creek Abraham FE Sarah Jane (Archer) Wolfe

Indianola Pastor to Speak at Brotherhood Meeting

Rev Walter Teeuwissen of Indianola Iowa will address the United Presbyterian church brotherhood next Monday evening. Dinner at 6:30 precedes the regular monthly program. Teeuwissen speaks Dutch French and German and has wartime ties in Europe.

United Presbyterian Church Brotherhood Walter J. Teeuwissen Indianola Iowa United Presbyterian Churches

Dr Cruise Opens New Dental Office in Journal Building

Dr M J Cruise, a captain in the army dental corps now discharged after five years service with overseas time in Europe, reopens his dental practice in new quarters in the Journal building. The office is in room 209 at the end of the hall. The Cruises recently bought the Everett Simpson home at 12 West Monroe and reside there.

M. J. Cruise Journal Army Dental Corps Cruise Washington Bailey Jeffrey Mrs. Cruise Everette Simpson West Monroe

Keota Flight Officer Lester Tinnes Dies in Carolina

Funeral services for Flight Officer Lester Tinnes, 22, are planned following his death in the Carolinas. Details on the service are being arranged by Keota authorities.

Lester Tinnes

Testimony Reveals Pearl Harbor Warning and US Attitude

Gen Miles testified to Congress that US intelligence always considered a Japanese surprise attack on Hawaii possible. He noted a Tokyo relay to Grew warned of a potential strike, but officials discounted it as unreliable. Miles said Pearl Harbor was seen as a future threat for years and Hawaii’s fortress was built to defend against Japan.

Washington, D. C United States Hawaii Sherman Miles Army Congressional Pearl Harbor Peornvian State Department Tokyo Joseph C. Grew Theravan Japan Grew Pearl Miles Navy Oahag

Committee to Question Gen Hurley on State Dept Pro-Communists

The House un American Activities Committee invited former ambassador to China Patrick J. Hurley to testify about pro Communist influence in the State Department. Chairman John S. Wood said Hurley would be asked to testify Monday or at another convenient date.

Washington, D. C House un-American Activities Committee China Patrick J. Hurley State Department John S. Wood Dem Hurley

Scientist warns Russia could build A-Bomb in three years

Prominent scientist Dr. Erving Lamgmuni of General Electric told Congress Russia can start atomic bomb production in about three years. He cited security lapses that allowed a June Soviet manufacturing push and said last minute passport cancellations for Americans and Britons traveling to a Moscow gathering let Russians obtain vital information the army wished to withhold.

Washington, D. C Russia Congress Erving Lamgmuni General Electric Company Moscow

Keota Soldier Killed in Goldsboro Crash

Flight Officer Times a P-47 pilot killed in a Goldsboro North Carolina plane crash while stationed there. He was born September 4 1923 in Keota a son of Louie and (name not provided) Tinnes. He married Billie Ross of Keota and leaves a three year old son Douglas, his parents and sister Janis Tinnes.

Keota Methodist Church Marsh Funeral Home Goldsboro N. C Army Air Corps Keota Louie Tinnes Billie Ross Douglas Janis Tinnes

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Reformatory Farm Bureau Europe Dale John Fritz Rodney Ardell Redlinger Wellman Jack Craig Robertson Brigh Charles Leslie Hubbs Haroki Lee Gilmore Berchtesgaden Adolf Hitler Eva Braun Fuehrer Allied Intelliewer Eva International Hitle Cannoa Galowitz Dre Bart Harper State University G. M Tee Action Walter T. Stacy Executive Committee U. S Roy L. Rose General Motors Deisel la Grange III John D. Wolfe Mr. Teeuwissen Belgium Bruges World Council of Churches George Kerr Loral Dr. Cruise Carolina Gen. Miles Gen
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