Labor turmoil eases as ship and truck strikes wind down
Nationwide labor strife shows partial relief as AFL crews begin returning to 3,000 jobs aboard 75 ships in New York and Detroit plants such as Packard and Briggs cut 28,500 Chrysler workers. In Gary Indiana 7,500 idle at a steel mill. Allis-Chalmers farm plant walkout ends lightening hope for a broader settlement.
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United Press
New York
Detroit
CIO
AFL
Cro
Packard Motor Car Co
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Chrysler
Briggs
Carnegie-Ilinois Corp
Gary
Ind
AFL Musicians Nut
Chicago
Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Mission Festival at Immanuel Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts its annual mission festival on Sunday September 22 with two services at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m Rev J B Erhart pastor of Grace Lutheran Oska loosa and LW Synod in Iowa preaches both sermons Rev L M Bleichwehr conducts the liturgical portion Sunday school and choir sing hymns At 7 30 p m Erhart presents films of his mission work inviting friends and unchurched neighbors
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
J. B. Erhart
Grace Lutheran Church of
Erhart
Packing Company Halts Its Deliveries
Kohrs Packing Company of Davenport suspends regular delivery and solicitation calls due to lack of live stock. President Frank Kojhrs cites ongoing administration control of livestock and finished product markets as a factor. The plant normally kills 2 000 to 5 000 hogs weekly. the weeks of September 2 and 9 produced 218 and 149 hogs respectively, the lowest in over forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohrs Packing Company
Davenport
Frank Kojhrs
Veterans Administration lists twelve million veterans on rolls
The Veterans Administration now lists fifteen million eight hundred eighty four thousand veterans on its rolls, reflecting the size of the veteran population enrolled for benefits and services.
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The
Veterans Administration
Festival Parade Committee Chooses Float Team for Sept 28
Chairman Clarence Logan announces the fall festival parade committee with Dc. R. Wilson of Penney and E W. Huff of McLellan in charge. Prizes will honor best floats and the event seeks ideas and volunteers for a Washington style celebration set for Saturday September 28.
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Clarence Logan
Dc. R. Wilson
Penney
E W. Huff
McLellan
Washington
Iowa Corn Crop Progress Looks Favorable for Harvest
Iowa's corn crop remains favorable with about 95 percent expected to mature before frost. Some northwest areas face delays and potential losses if frost comes by Sept 25. Statewide dented corn stands at 65 percent with plenty of crib space but not enough to hold all new corn. Soybeans mature well though bean pods yield may be lighter. central Iowa expects high yields for Lincoln beans. Commercial hatcheries report heavier late-summer hatchings but still below last year. eight months total hatchings near 85 million, about 17 percent.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Northwest
Towa
Lincoln
Local Option Favored by Iowa Anti-Saloon League
The Anti-Saloon League of Iowa urged passage of local option liquor laws by the 52nd general assembly. It condemned current laws allowing beer saloons and liquor stores to operate amid public sentiment and called for self-government over local liquor problems. The group asked for earlier closing times for liquor stores to reduce highway deaths and injuries and urged local authorities to enforce laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Anti-Saloon League of
Iowa
52Nd General Assembly
League
Iowa Liquor Commission
Embezzlement Charges In Shanghai Over Gold Bars
Two UNRRA officials in Shanghai face charges of embezzling two bathtubs of gold bars valued at $20 million during the handover of the Japanese fishing administration. The bars were buried in an air raid shelter, smaller than the 1945 amount for the period.
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Shanghai
UNRRA
Meat Shortage Spurs Widespread Butcher Closures
The meat shortage and price controls lead to the shutdown of more than 36 000 butcher shops nationwide and rising restaurant closures. Hospitals seek emergency meat supplies as dealers report 60 to 75 percent of members shuttered and mass layoffs. kosher shops in New York pause operations affecting two million customers.
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United Press
National Association of Retail Meat Dealers
OPA
CPA
George R. Dressler
The
Meat Dealers Association
Dairy Price Recontrol Demanded by Porter
Price Administrator Paul Porter urged immediate re control of dairy products to stabilize the system. The decontrol board reviewed written evidence on milk butter cheese and dairy prices with a decision expected tomorrow. Porter argued prices are above former ceilings and subsidies and warn of a rise further.
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Washington
Paul Porter
Porter
Price Decontrol Board
OPA
Open Horseshoe Tournament At Fall Festival
An Open horseshoe pitching event will be held during the fall festival alongside the business men journey. The contest is open to all local entrants with a 50 cent entry fee. Entrants pitch 50 shoes to 6 pm September 27. top ten advance to a round robin start at 8 30 Saturday morning. Cash prizes awarded to top four. Entries to John W Lee 108 North Marion Ave, tel 640. Matches at Central Park with players from Ollie Rubio Wy man Crawfordsville Brighton Olds Ainsworth Welliman Washington.
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Ina
John W Lee
North Marion Avenue
Central Park
Ollie
Rubio
Wyman
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Olds
Ainsworth
Welliman
Washington
Savings bonds up in Iowa July sales rise
Iowa reports July savings bond sales totaling over 16 million dollars, lifting seven month year sales to 73 million. Redemptions totaled about 68 million, with E bonds at 107.55 percent of redemptions. County figures show Winnebago and several others exceeding 150 percent.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Roger G. Warin
Warin
Winnessiek County
Henry
Poweshiek
van Buren
Marion
Jasper
Mahaska
Keokuk
Lee
Wapello
Jefferson
Scott
Prohibition Cracks Down On Bread Crumbs in Hammond
The American Magazine reports a Hammond Indiana rule forbids throwing bread crumbs on sidewalks with a penalty of a dose of castor oil. The item presents a curious local ordinance and its unusual enforcement details.
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Hammond
Ind
Corn Show Planned for Washington County Fall Festival
Announcement for the Washington county corn and vegetable show during the fall festival. Entries open now and close at noon Sept 26. Show runs Sept 26 27 28 in a tent on the square with a quilt and fancy work exhibit downtown. rules cover corn classes by major seed brands, open pollinated entries, and sweepstakes prizes, plus canned fruit and vegetables garden displays and handwork sections with specific judging criteria.
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Washington County
Farm Bureau
Leo Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Annual Tall Car Fall Festival Contest At Washington County
The annual Tall Car Fall Festival returns as part of the county fair with prizes for the top finishers. Washington County aims to attract more entries and prizes while Jess Radda oversees distribution and Earl Redlinger leads the contest department. Rules and further details will be announced tomorrow.
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Washington County
Know World
Jess Radda
Cargill Takes Over Soybean Plant Operations in Washington Iowa
Cargill Inc of Minnesota will take effective ownership of the Washington Iowa soybean plant. The facility will continue operations with Hugo Lenseh and H. Hurst in local management. The plant, with 200000 bushel storage, expects to process far more soybeans in 1946, absorbing area farmers and dealers.
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Iowa
Soybean Land
Opdar Rapids
Fort Dodier
Washington
Hugo Lenseh
H. Hurst
Washington Cargill
Washington voters to decide on gas and electric franchises
Tomorrow residents will cast ballots on granting new franchises to Iowa Southern Utilities to supply gas and electricity. Polling hours run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at four wards with defined polling places and officials anticipate a sizable turnout as the utility outlines plans for natural gas service and a new north to south electric transmission line.
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Washington
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Petl
Court House
Smart Implement Co
City Hall
Fourth Ward
Dr. Ff, Bb. Reid
Washington City Council
Utilities Company
Chicago
Focal Company
Legion Post to Hear Otto Vogel on Oct 1
Otto Vogel head baseball coach at Iowa University will speak at the Leon Beatty post American Legion meeting on October 1. The post reaffirmed the $5 annual dues rate after vetoing a proposed increase. After the meeting members and Auxiliary women enjoyed a lunch, movie slides from the state convention, and dancing to the Jimmy Dennis band.
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Otto Vogel
Iowa University
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Legion
Handicraft Items List for Home Sewing and Gifts
A readable fragment lists craft items including a crocheted bedspread or table cloth a braided rag rug a crocheted rag rug and a makeover garment for a child or adult with a card describing the alterations.
Restaurants in Several Towns Remain Closed
Des Moines reports widespread restaurant closures across multiple towns in protest of OPA meat price rollbacks to June 30 levels. Fort Dodge and Oskaloosa show large shutdowns. Waterloo Gilmanville Jesup Waverly Shell Rock Cedar Rapids also planned action. Chicago seeks to stay open guiding members against the squeeze.
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Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Oskalooga
Fort Madison
Waterloo
Gilberville
Jesup
Waverly
Shell Rock
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Restaurant Association
Nevada
Manchester
Kline
OPA
Walter Kline
Iowa
Kkline
Fort Dodge Restaurant Association
Washington
Chicago
National Restaurant Association
Walter F. Clark
Roey Mountain Hotel Association
Salt Lake City
More Indictments on Treason Charge Likely
Washington reports the War Department recommends 25,000 additional officers for the regular army in 1947 to reach full authorized strength. About 70,000 applicants are being notified they are considered for vacancies while plans to accept more commissions under a program beginning around October 15 are announced.
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Washington
War Department
Truman
Congress
Army
Sugar Costs Two Cents More Today
Washington市 reports sugar price rise as housewives pay five tenths of a cent extra per pound. The increase follows a boost granted to producers, effective today.
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Washington
OPA
Recreational Hour Planned by YWCA Women’s Gym Classes
The YWCA announces Recreational Hour for women with gym classes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Afternoon sessions run 2 to 5:30, evening 7:30 to 9, junior group 4 to 6, with activities including basketball volleyball badminton ping pong tumbling and deck tennis. Supervisor Winifred Stanley led a Penn college leadership course. Contact Mrs. Charles R. Wilson at the YW room phone 23 or her home. swimming supervised by Robert Kelly. Swimming classes occur Tuesdays and Fridays 4 to 6 and 7:39 to 8:30, with Friday evening swim discontinued for winter.
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Y.W.C.A
Charles R. Wilson
Y.W
Winifred Stanley
Penn College
Robert Kelly
Florida Senator Andrews Dies in Washington at 69
Senator Charles O. Andrews of Florida died of a heart attack at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland at about 5 a.m. He was 69 and had been treated for heart disease in recent days. Andrews first won a Senate seat in 1936 and was reelected in 1940, with plans to retire at the end of his term.
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Washington
Charles O. Andrews
Fla
U. S. Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Andrews
Senate
Spessard L. Holland
Florida
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Neb
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Federal
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Earl May
McAllister
Washington Coy
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Pur Cargill, Inc
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