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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
8
Belfast dispatch reports 19 crewmen killed and 35 injured in an engine room explosion aboard the Reina Del Pacifico off Northern Ireland. About 500 aboard when the $4.06 million liner was reconverting from troop service. some wounded not expected to survive.
Belfast ship reconditioned for luxury service after years in military use as a troop transport. Last Saturday the vessel arrived in Liverpool from Rangoon carrying 2 000 service men.
Albuquerque dispatch reports Secretary Clinton P. Anderson says summer drought did less damage than feared and the 1947 U S corn crop is about 2 403 913 000 bushels. He cautions optimism but notes food production should average with the past five years and cites wartime demand slack as a factor.
The Treasury reports World War II veterans have cashed about 642 million dollars in terminal leave bonds since September 2. Daily redemptions are declining with 57 million on last Wednesday versus 88 million on Tuesday. Congress anticipated bonds totaling about 2.0 billion held by roughly 500,000 former servicemen.
The Iowa crop and livestock reporting service released a gloomy update showing egg production down to 274 million in August and milk production at 582 million, both record lows for August in years. Pasture conditions fell to 54 percent of normal, with heat and feed shortages blamed for the declines and a weaker cow herd contributing to lower overall output.
Ainsworth will oversee the program including invocation by Rev J C Stewart sermon by Rev Davis O Mc Camy moderator of Keokuk pres bytery charge to the pastor Rev Mr Stahmer and charge to the congregation Rev Daniel.
A vintage advertisement promotes a refined selection of lather brushes described as the kind customers have awaited. The copy emphasizes quality and desirability, appealing to grooming enthusiasts seeking premium shaving tools.
A brief weather note reports cloudy skies gradually clearing tonight with fair and warmer conditions expected tomorrow. The market item notes hogs topping at 30.00 dollars.
Knox Ford, pastor of the federated church at Crawfordsville, leads an installation prayer with Rev. Robert A Foster and others. The Luckey Buildings near Columbus Junction on Highway 92 are under construction and expected ready by January first, with an 82 by 96 feet plain building and a 40 by 100 feet warehouse. Earl Woods of Ainsworth has the contract. William Luckey digs for a new home on the highway. A new concrete basement is added to the I O O F lodge on Main Street.
Senator Robert Taft will speak in Milwaukee on November 17, as Harold E. Siassen launches his campaign for the press. Taft arrives after a busy schedule and will address supporters and local officials.
Taft planned to address the annual Wisconsin state chamber of commerce dinner as part of a 25 day western tour to gauge political sentiment for a possible 1948 presidential bid. The appearance was announced by the Wisconsin Association of Commercial Organizations secretaries.
In Cairo police armed with whips faced demonstrators denouncing the United Nations security council as protests over Egypt's case against Britain escalate. After prayers crowds gathered in Malika Farida square chanting revolution and anti council slogans. Police dispersed mobs, many protesters were arrested, and shops closed.
Chile is the least compact country in South America and spans more degrees of latitude than any other inhabited nation on earth.
The Madison state chamber of commerce office described the senator's visit as strictly non political and stated it did not involve campaign activity or endorsements.
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