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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

1

France Confirms Ramadier Government After Crisis Vote

In Paris the national assembly backed Prime Minister Paul Ramadier with a 800 to 89 confidence vote amid the worst postwar crisis. Seventeen absentees, a pivotal moment in avoiding a split between Communist and Gaullist camps, Ramadier urged unity to keep France from pro American or pro Russian divides.

Paris National Assembly Paul Ramadier France Ramadier Commmunist Charles de Gaulle United Kramadier de Gaulle

Iowa forms seven member survey committee on wildlife

Gov. Robert D. Blue announced a seven member citizen committee to work with Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson on an Iowa wildlife survey. The group includes Harry Zigrang, Glen Law, H. L. T. Frazer, D. C. Kern, Robert Beck, and state lawmakers J. T. Dykhouse and W. J. Kilpatrick. The first meeting is set for Monday afternoon. The panel will report to the conservation commission, the governor, and the 63rd General Assembly.

Des Moines Upgov Robert D. Blue Ira N. Gabrielson Washington, D. C Iowa Blue Conservation Commission Gabrielson Wildlife Management Institute Harry Zigrang Livermore Glen Law H. L. T. Frazer Lost Nation Farm D. C. Kern Marshalltown Robert Beck Centerville J. T. Dykhouse Rock Rapids W. J. Kilpatrick Randolph Dykhouse Kilpatrick

Few favor extra session of state legislature says Ottumwa

Ottumwa Iowa October 3 Rep Mrs Edna Lawrence says less than half of the 37 members of the 52 Club favored a special session on the income tax question. She cites 17 in favor 10 opposed four undecided and six no replies.

Ottumwa Iowa Edna Lawrence

Labor Peaceful Under New Law

US labor experts report Taft Hartley era calmer than any postwar three month period. October may set a new monthly low in strikes as unions hold back on policy crystallization and few contracts near renewal. Senator Ives backs no immediate changes. mediation efforts struggle with Bethlehem Shipbuilding and CIO unions in Galion and Michigan City.

Washington Irving M. Ives N. Y Senate Ives Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp Federal Mediaton Service Company Marine and Shipbuilding Workers CIO Galion Michigan City Ind United Auto Workers

Legion and State Guard Attend Howard P. Miller Funeral

American Legion members and war veterans meet at the Legion rooms Friday at 2 30 p m to attend the funeral of Howard P Miller a prominent Legion member The service will be at the Presbyterian church at 3 00 p m Military honors will be paid to Mr Miller former commander of Leon Beatty post The Iowa State Guard company of which he was organizer and first captain will attend in a body gathering at the Y at 2 30 p m

American Legion War Veterans Legion Rooms Howard P. Miller Legion Presbyterian Church Miller Leon Beatty Iowa State Guard Company

Sheriff Recovers Farm Gear Stolen From Dillon Schantz

Sheriff H. M. Putnam recovered several items stolen from farmer Dillon Schantz near the Washington county line on Highway 92 east of Ainsworth. He found a saddle bridle mirror and a gasoline motor in bank cars used by an extra gang of laborers on the Rock Island at Cotter. Schantz identified the items and had them returned.

H. M. Putnam Dillon Schantz Washington County Highway 92 Ainsworth Cotter Schantz

Korea Situation Very Explosive in UN Debate

The United States in the UN General Assembly warned the Korea situation was very explosive and urged immediate consideration of a program to pilot Koreans to independence. John Foster Dulles voiced the warning in the political and security committee opposing Russia’s proposal to defer the plan until Korean representatives are consulted.

Lake’ Success N .Y United States United Nations Korea John Foster Dulles General Assembly Russia

Speed Zones Considered for Iowa Major Highways

W. O. Price, safety engineer for the state highway commission, said informal agreement exists to set restricted speed zones on major Iowa highways. Price noted no formal resolution yet but willingness to proceed with the department of public safety plan. He cited delays in sign supply and outlined 50 to 55 mph limits as agreed, with bottleneck in obtaining signage.

Tel Moines W. O. Price State Highway Commission Iowa Price Publi Safety Alfred Kahl Department of Public Safety Commerce Commission The Highway Commission Commission

Way Is Paved for New Vet Hospital

Des Moines reports the state executive council and the state board of education cleared the way for a 500 bed Veterans Hospital near the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. The sale of 13 acres on university grounds for 133000 was approved to provide the site. The agreement secures a clear title to satisfy the board while the VA commits to a permanent building and has bought adjoining private property.

Des Moines State Executive Council State Board of Education Veterans Administration university of Iowa_ hospital Iowa City Board of Education M. B. Wilson Theovernment Jit David A. Dancer Dancer Wilson

Crop of Winter Wheat in Danger

Cargill bulletin reports a serious situation due to lack of rain in six mid western and south western states forming the main winter wheat belt. Outside those states seeding is normal. moisture shortages affect Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Colorado prospects.

Minneapolis Cargill Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Colorado

Speed Zone Expansion Extends Day and Night Restrictions

About 15 highways will host restricted zones with no daylight difference. An 11 mile segment north of Davenport on highway 61 is added, and the attorney general advised safety officials that the commission can set speed zones as needed. The 51 mile stretch from Mitchellville to Grinnell could be included.

Davenport Price Safiety Mitchellville Grinnell

Suit Brought Against Banks For Conspiracy

The government accuses 17 top investment banks and the investment bankers association of America of conspiring to monopolize financing of American industry. It seeks injunctions to break up syndicate practices in new stock issues and to dissolve the association, arguing such actions restrain competition and harm issuers and investors. The filing notes these firms handled about 69 percent of securities sold via syndicates in the past decade. Defendants named include the major firms involved.

Washington Wall Street Justice Department New York Investment Bankers Association of America Tom C. Clark Federal District Court Investment Bankers Association Clark Fol

Lardner Won't Answer If He's a Communist

Ring Lardner Jr. refused to answer if he is a communist during a Washington house inquiry into Hollywood Reds. The 82 year old son of a famous writer sought to read a statement but was denied. Investigator Russell testified a party board named "Ring L" was used as his code in the communist party.

Lardner Washington Ring Lardner, Jr Hollywood Louis J. Russell Communist Party Board Ring L

Murky daylight robbery at Muscatine tavern nets up to 800

Two armed gunmen robbed the Commercial Inn in Muscatine at 9:30 AM today taking between 200 and 800 dollars. A gray two tone Pontiac fled toward Burlington, license either 82 24217 or 82 21247. Bartender Jim Foerter reported the police, detailing the robber’s entry and the getaway.

Muscatine Commercial Inn Burlington Highway 61 Jim Foerter Foster

Farmers to be Guests at Chamber Dinner November 19

Washington Chamber of Commerce will host a farmers guest night on Wednesday November 19 at the Y with business leaders filling the room. D Howard Doane founder and chairman of Doane Agricultural Service St Louis will speak. as former head of Missouri University farm management he has long focused on farmer problems.

D. H. Doane Washington Chamber of Commerce Chamber C. R. Wilson D. Howard Doane The Doane , Agricultural Service St. Louis Agricultural College

Britisher Speaker At School Assembly

Victor Yates, a British parliament member, spoke at a high school and junior college assembly on How Parliament Works and freedom of opinion. He will return at eight for an open forum on What the British Labor Government Stands For conducted after a Q and A. The YMCA organizers and American Friends Service committee sponsor the event series.

Victor Yates Yate Britain Washington Yates American Friends Service Committee YMCA

National Guard Recruiting Day In Washington

A caravan of army vehicles and about 20 men gathered to recruit for Troop A of the 113th Mechanized Cavalry squadron. Capt. Charles Snyder leads the unit as it is organized. Vehicles on display include an armored car truck and jeeps. Recruits will enlist at the armory this evening and the group will be housed at the armory overnight.

National Guard Washington 113Th Charles Snyder Snyder

Church Men Will Hear Dr Dykhuizen in Washington Dinner

Dr Dykhuizen synodical superintendent of missions for Iowa synod of the United Presbyterian church will speak at the regular dinner meeting in Washington next Monday evening November 3. The dinner at 6 30 will be

P. G. Dykhuizen Synodical Superintendent of Missions Iowa

No Survivors in Governor Earl Snell's Airplane

Forest rangers recovered the wreckage near Lakeview Oregon and confirmed four bodies, with no survivors, including Governor Earl Snell his successor Senate President Marshall Cornett secretary of state Robert Farrell Jr and pilot Chit Hogue 42. The Goose hunting trip crash Tuesday night triggered a days long search as next of kin were notified. Oregon's next governor becomes John P Hall speaker of the state house.

Dog Lake Obe Forest Rangers Earl Snell Snell Lakeview Ore Merle Lowden Fremont National Forest Chet Lyons Oregon Senate Marshall Cornett Robert S. Farrell, Jr Chit Hogue Klamath Falls Lyon Cornett John P. Hall Portland House of Representatives Robert A. Adams March Field Cal Here Burbank Biggs Field Tex John Lb. Couch T. Mobley J. L. Kyle Bartholomew P. Tenore Brockville N.3 Wilbert Muller Paterson

Turkeys to Stay Under Food Ban

Washington reports the food committee refused to exempt turkeys from Poultryless Thursdays. Led by Secretary Marshall and with Anderson and Harriman on the cabinet panel, the appeal from R B E James of Austin Texas for the turkey growers association was denied. The holidays Thanksgiving Christmas and New Years remain the only allowed turkeys exceptions.

Washington Truman Food Committee Cabinet Food Committee George C. Marshall Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson Commerce W. Averell Harriman R. BE. James Austin Tex Turkey Growers Association

Church Brother Hood Urges Reservations for Monday Meal

President R J Kleese asks church men to telephone Ed Conner at seven dollars and reserve a meal for Monday evening, following the program when Dr Dykhuizen speaks.

Dykhuizen R. J. Kleese The Church Brotherhood Ed Conner

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