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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1946
Page
5
Paris reports a black market in American cigarettes as French duties and scarce PX supplies push smokers to pay 160 to 190 francs a pack. Americans in Paris face social embarrassment buying French or mooching cigarettes, costs averaging about $15 a week.
County auditors will place Norman Hays and Frank Messer on the general election ballot for the Iowa Supreme Court vacancy. Judge Hays, serving temporarily, was named by the Republican central committee. Messer is the Democratic nominee. Secretary of State Rankin authorized certification after party selections. The decision hinges on county auditors adding names to already printed ballots in some counties.
Springfield Illinois Oct 2 A UP report notes Midwest GOP leaders aim to displace six to eight Democratic incumbents in the House, seeking at least 26 Republican seats nationwide. Farmers blamed the national administration for OPA shortages and rising costs, while Illinois Republicans tout a protest vote to boost Stratton in Chicago districts and Green predicts victories.
Some counties have not printed full ballots, only enough to fulfill armed forces requests. Report discusses sticker-based ballots and limited printing to cover military needs.
Government archaeologists uncover a Creek Indian town log stockade near a Georgia site revealing the early earthwork and wooden fortifications used by Indigenous inhabitants.
Midwest party leaders foresee gains as Indiana hopes to add a GOP congressman from Indianapolis and Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa districts swing Republican. Illinois Greens and Earl Warren boost cross‑state hopes for a Republican ticket while Greer notes a strong Midwest push before the national convention.
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