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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1948

Page

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Israel arrests hundreds of Stern extremists after Bernadotte killing

Israel outlawed the Stern group and rounded up hundreds of its members on charges of incitement and conspiracy. In Tel Aviv protests erupted as police restrained attackers who damaged the Soviet ambassador’s car amid a nationwide crackdown believed to target a small faction but with wide implications.

Jerusalem Sept Stern Folk Bernadotte Israel Stern Welte Tel Aviv Pelics Thers

B 29 Superfortresses Begin Nationwide Air Show

B 29s arrive in the United States from bases in Japan to Germany as part of a nationwide air show. The first two bombers flew from Iceland via West Palm Beach to Pittsburgh, then continued to 24 other cities. President Truman and General M. S. Fairchild described the display as a show of national strength and peace.

Washington United States Japan Germany Air Force Pittsburgh Iceland West Palm Beach Fla Truman Milier S. Fairchild San Francisco

Recreation Council Calls Special Meeting In YMCA Building

Rev. T. C. Polk chairman of the Washington Recreational council announces a special meeting this evening at five o'clock in the YMCA building. All members urged to attend.

T. C. Polk Washington Recreational Council Y.M.C.A Southeastern Lawa Shrine Club Union Park Burlington Washington Shriners Kaaba Davenport

Program Planned For Dewey Visit

Des Moines gears up for Governor Thomas E. Dewey to open his campaign for the November election. He will arrive at 5 20 p m and be greeted by Mayor Heck Ross with the golden plow before heading to the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Dewey will meet Iowa editors after dinner and speak at Drake Stadium at 8 p m with gates open at 5 30 p m for a 6 30 p m entertainment. He departs for Denver at 11 p m as governors Peterson of Nebraska and Carlson of Kansas join the rally by invitation of Governor Blue.

Des Moines Thomas E. Dewey W. Harold Brenton Dewey Heck Ross Fort Des Moines Brenton Iowa Drake Stadium Denver Will Peterson Nebraska Frank Carlson Kansas Robert J) Blue

Surrender to Indian Troops Near Hyderabad Ends Reign

Reported plan to surrender by the wealthiest man on earth and his 17 million subjects follows blitzkrieg and capitulation talks. Indian army units prepared to march to the city outskirts to witness the formal surrender outside Hyderabad, while city life and cricket games continued as normal.

Hyderabad City Hyderabad

Washington Saddle Club Horse Show Draws 110 Entries

The annual Tuesday night show in Washington features 110 horses from leading local stables and out-of-state entrants competing for 755 in twelve classes. Judge J. W. Sparks and master of ceremonies Joe Dumond preside, with Duck Arson on organ as a highlight.

Washington Saddle Club Joe Dumond Hope Iowa

Clark Replies To Charges of Bomb Probers

Washington reports Attorney General Pam Clark urges Sen Homer Ferguson to leave prosecutions to the DOJ and FBI. Ferguson cites evidence in six cities and indictments against former government workers suspected of communism as federal grand jury action looms. A House subcommittee pursues a secret probe into communist espionage with a promised reveal.

Clark Washington Pam Clark Vonday Homer Ferguson Mich Justice Department Ferguson Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Senate San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake City Dallas Gas Department U. 8 S

Doc Lawson to Play For Chamber Meeting

The Chamber meeting features Doc Lawson as the entertainment. Lawson, known in Washington for organ performances, will perform at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Members are urged to reserve early to ensure proper arrangements for the members only event.

Doc Lawson Chamber L. W. Hatcher Abt Tbek Mseelinik Coollwmerce Adnouueeey Voc Veen Piu Udy Cvemina Depl. Co Washington Lorimer Paramount Theater Des Moines

Farm Management Plan Tour to Feature Iowa State Speaker

Jim Wallace manager of the Iowa State College Foundation farms will headline a farm management tour through Washington and Louisa counties on Thursday September 23. The event begins 1 pm at the William McGinnis farm near Ainsworth with discussions on hog production pasture use equipment efficiency and productive land management. The 2:40 pm stop is at the T C Hotle Louisi County Foundation farm near Gladwin with topics on Hybrid Hog Production tour farming on leased land and gully control.

Jim Wallace Iowa State College Foundation Washington Louisa Counties William McGinnis Ainsworth Haskine McGinnis Louisi County

Washington Shriners Invite Attendees to Annual Event

Washington Shriners have been invited to attend the annual gathering with members expected to participate in ceremonies and related activities. The event aims to celebrate community service and fundraise for the organization’s programs.

Washington Shriners

Truman Opens Western Campaign with Sharp Attack on GOP

President Truman began a western campaign swing in Dexter Iowa blasting Republicans as walls of privilege and Wall Street reactionaries. He accused the GOP congress of hurting farmers by blocking price supports and storage bins while maintaining high consumer costs, urging sturdier foreign policy and firm temper. The speech, at the National Plowing Motel, set the tone for a lengthy tour through western states.

Dexter Iowa Truman Midwest Wall Street Republican Congress Des Moines G.O.P Commodity Credit Corporation Congress

Nazarene rally draws faith-filled crowd in Burlington

Twenty two Church of the Nazarene members traveled to Burlington for a zone rally at the Nazarene Church and returned with the attendance banner. District Superintendent Gene Phillips of Des Moines preached to a full congregation.

Church of the Nazarene Burlington The Nazarene Church Gene Phillips Des Moines

Russia Prepares UN Battle Over German Question

Berlin reports a frontpage editorial in the Red Army paper praising a Soviet line at Paris in the United Nations. It warns the UN against discussing the German problem and says the issue lies with the big four foreign ministers, not the UN. It accuses the United States of threatening world peace in contrast to UN statutes.

Berlin Russia United Nations Paris Red Army Troeve Lie United States Vcotoly

Legion Post to Hold Regular Meeting Tuesday Evening

George Baker commander of the Leon Beatty post American Legion announces a regular meeting for Tuesday evening September 21 at the Legion rooms in city hall. The session will begin at eight o'clock with several important business matters on the agenda and a call for all Legionnaires to attend.

George Baker Leon Beatty American Legion Legion Rooms Baker

Life Saving Classes Begin at YMCA Pool

The YMCA announces junior and senior life saving classes for youths at the YMCA pool starting Tuesday evening September 21 at 7 50. Eligible youths between 12 and 14 go for junior lessons and older youths for the senior course to qualify as lifeguards for local pool protection.

Y.M.C.A W.tl Y.m.ca

Church Rally Supports Home Missions Campaign

A rally held by the church as part of a Home Missions campaign raised over 700 dollars through offerings.

Union Calls 647 Moline Strike Off amid talks

CIO United Farm Equipment workers say they will end the violence plagued strike against International Harvester at East Moline after negotiations. Arvid Sheetz reports 5,000 workers to return Monday morning and the company will study job reclassification while promising no firings. Picket lines to be removed as tensions eased following clashes with police during yesterday’s confrontation involving 50 officers and hundreds.

Moline CIO United Farm Equipment Workers International Harvester Company East Moline Arvid Sheetz Sheetz Lloyd Palmer

Young Adult Meetings Planned at the Y M C A

A new series of Young Adult parties at the Washington YMCA opens Friday evening September 24 with a first meeting of the term. Richard Weeks chairs the meeting next week and reports an entertaining program of games and activities.

Washington, Y.M.C.A Richard Weeks Y.M.C.A

Weather Forecast for Sept 12 Town

Generally fair conditions with little temperature change. Highs today upper 80s, lows tonight 60 to 65 in north and 64 in the south. Sunday highs 82 to 90, with cooler north and warmer south. overnight lows 60s to mid 60s. Local highs 99 and lows 64 mentioned.

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