Car Output Is Cut Down By Strikes
Labor turmoil hits Detroit area plants as 52 000 workers idle across auto lines. Strikes slow production at Briggs and Packard plants while Chrysler and Dodge facilities face layoffs. Shipping strike widens with 75 percent of merchant fleet tied up. Labor actions ripple to Texas and Windsor Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
CIO
Detroit
Houston
Texas
Springfield
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Gary
Ind
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Corp
New York Harbor
CI6
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
CIO Committee For Maritime Unity
Federation of Trade Unions
General Motors
Robert I. Lomasney
Briggs Body
Chrysler
Packard
Dodge
Detriot River
Windsor
Chatham
Ont
Southwestern Telephone Workers Union
Auditor Awaits Order to Print New Ballots in Iowa
Sioux City Iowa September 19 The county auditor William Thompson waits for official orders from state officials to destroy Woodbury county’s November election ballots and print new ones He said he will not act without definite orders higher up Secretary of State Wayne Ropes announced ballots already cast must be destroyed due to the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Frederic Miller effective September 30 The vacancy would leave the current ballot unchanged for the election
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Sioux City
Iowa
U.P
Willian Thompson
Woodbury County
Thompson
Wayne Ropes
Supreme Court
Frederic Miller
Miller
Newcomers Harold Neff Family Join Washington Community
Mr and Mrs Harold Neff moved from Westwood California to Washington and reside at 620 East Washington street with Scott Jarrard longtime local barber and Neffs uncle. Neff has joined the staff of Western Auto store and the couple live in an apartment at Mrs W S Duncan residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Neff
Washington
Westwood
Calif
Neffs
Wayland
Scott Jarrard
Mr. Neff
Western Auto
Mrs. W. S. Duncan
East Washington Street
U S Urges Pacific Force After Base Tour
House military affairs committee says Russia aims to spread communism in China Japan and Korea and urges a strong U S force in the Pacific. Rep John E Sheridan cites long range bombers as key and supports bases on the west coast Alaska and Hawaii with Australia cooperation. others disagree on troop levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Russia
China
Japan
Korea
Pacific
North America
Australia
Asia
John E. Sheridan
WU. S
Sheridan
U. S
Alaska
Hawaii
United States
Dewey Short
Alo
Thomas E. Martin
Five Men Hunger Strike At Draft Law Prison
Five men at Sandstone Minnesota correctional institution for draft law violators are on a hunger strike. They claim conscientious objector status and seek presidential pardons. They began May 1 and have refused nourishment since Sept 5 despite forced feeding attempts. Other prisoners include Igar Roodenko Malcolm Parker Charles Worley and John Hampton with terms from 15 months to five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Sandstone
Minn
Richard Zumwinkle
Minneapolis
American Legion
Igar Roodenko
New York City
Malcolm Parker
Colorado Springs Corp
Charles Worley
Omaha
Neb
John Hampton
Los Anbgeles
Ballot Printing Costs Rise as Veterans Overseas Vote Questioned
Thompson urged Miller to delay resignation for a possible appointment by Gov. Blue. Woodbury County auditor reported six ballots have gone to servicemen overseas and questioned their legality if different ballots are printed. The county has spent $1,500 on the 50,000 ballots already printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Miller
Robert Blue
Woodbury County
Ainsworth Man Pays Fine Before Justice of the Peace
Claude Carson of Ainsworth appeared before Justice of the Peace J. K. Bovee this morning for a minor offense and paid a ten dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Carson
Ainsworth
Justice of the Peace
J. KE. Bovee
Seek Survivors Of Plane Crash Near Gander
Two army search parties moved through rough terrain toward survivors of a Sabena trans Atlantic plane crash 22 miles southwest of Gander Newfoundland. The craft carried 28 passengers and seven crew members with uncertain survival or injuries. Coast Guard float planes aided search from lakes five miles away as rescue teams pushed through difficult country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gander
Mid
Ept
Europe
Sabena Airlines
Coast Guard
Frank Miles To Speak Tonight At Local Democrats Event
Frank Miles the democratic candidate for governor will address the crowd at eight o clock tonight at the Y sponsored by the Washington County Democratic Womens club Other speakers include W R Hart district committeeman Claire A Williams Danville candidate for congress Ralph Smutz Salem state senate candidate and Forrest Warner from Washington who will perform a vocal solo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miles
Washington County
Democratic Women’s Club
W R. Hart
Iowa City
Claire A. Williams
Danville
Ralph Smutz
Salem
Forrest Warner
Washington
Labor unions blamed for Iowa strike survey
A Wallace's Farmer and Iowa Homestead poll shows 66 percent of Iowa farm population blame labor unions for strikes. Only 12 percent blame employers, 16 percent the government. Forty seven percent approve labor's right to strike, 35 percent oppose, 18 undecided. Younger farmers more likely to blame employers and support labor rights. Tenant farmers oppose shutdowns more than owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Wallaces
Farmer
Iowa Homestead Magazine
Pell
Towa
Man Pleads Guilty in Disturbing the Peace Case
A defendant pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace at Swailes canoe north of Haskins last night. He was fined 10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Fall Festival and Corn Show Prep on East Side
Washington committees worked last night on festival details for a three day event starting Wednesday. A 72 by 34 foot tent will host the corn show and displays on the square’s east side with free acts by Manhattan Follies and a parade led by children and pets. A horse pulling contest, platform near the northeast corner, public address system, and varied musical acts including school bands and choirs are planned alongside war trophy displays and centennial badge sales to fund festival costs. Senator Hickenlooper is slated to speak Friday amid band concerts and county parade features headlined by the large Saturday parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Manhattan Follies Company
N. BE
Logan
Spencer Reed
Armory
Milo Sorden
Washington High School
Ainsworth High School
Eve" Ion Cold
West Chester
Mary Ann Bauer
Prairie Flower Rural School
Camp Fire Girls
Massed Rural School Chorus
Hickenlooper
B. B. Hickenlooper
Jerry and
Zelda
Sugar price increase delayed for consumers says OPA
Des Moines dispatch reports the OPA district office says sugar ceiling rise of 1.50 per hundredweight and 2 cents per pound will not affect consumers for at least two weeks. Iowa buyers are warned to expect possible early market moves, but grocers may not pass on the hike until existing inventories are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
OPA
Iowa
Reward Posted in Ehr ecke Killing in Davenport
Mrs. Bernice Ehr ecke widow of Edward Ehr ecke offers $1000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her husband’s killer or killers. Ehr ecke, a Tipton farm implement dealer, was found dead in his car trunk on a Scott County road. Coroner's jury ruled death caused by carbon monoxide gas from a pipe attached to the exhaust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Bernice Ehrecke
Edward Ehrecke
Maysville
Ehrecke
Tipton
Scott County
Washington Men Gather for Fall Horseshoe Tournament
A group of Washington business men practiced for the fall festival horseshoe pitching tournament. In the foreground Vern Crull Lee Holland George McDaniel and L A Jones pose while John Lee chairs the committee and settles a score disagreement. Jones worries his match with Crull may be tougher than Cedar township champion years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Mr. Crull
Crull
Cedar Township
Tall Corn Contest Rules Set For Fall Festival
The county fall corn contest will be held with the Fall Festival on Saturday September 28. Measuring starts at 9 00 am to decide winners with parade at 10 00 am Entries must be from Washington county residents Yon entries delivered to the journal office by 9 00 am September 28 with Friday September 27 as a last chance. Prizes range from 15 10 5 2 and 4 for seventh place Judging is open to the public Don Padda the world champion tall corn grower will forgo prize money and donate it to other contestants to attract more entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Radda
Washington County
Don Padda
Holiday restaurant in Iowa City to reopen tomorrow
Iowa restaurants facing OPA rollback protests plan reopenings next day. Protest actions spread across multiple cities including Davenport Waterloo and Cedar Falls with varying decisions on shutdowns while associations press OPA to rescind the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
OPA
Davenport
Waterloo
Gwbertvills
Jesup
Waverly
Shell Bock
Cedar Falls
Nevada
Manchester
Iowa Falls
Creston
Dubuque
Clinton
Des Moines
Sioux City
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge and Iowa City Restaurant Closures Over Meat Prices
Fort Dodge restaurant owners plan to meet to decide further action after closing most eateries in protest of OPA meat price rollbacks. Iowa City restaurants vote to start a holiday closure during fall classes, with university leaders pledging contingencies to feed students if dining facilities are curtailed. A seven man committee will meet city officials to seek a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
OPA
Yesterdy
Walter Kline
Fort Dodge Restaurant Association
Dwight Rider
Iowa
Fort Dodge Group
Iowa City
Iowa City Restaurant Association
Iowauniversity
Virgil M. Huneker
Tfowa City
Wilbur J. Teeters
Many Forget to Renew Licenses
Clarence A. Shirer, head of the license division, reports 943,000 licenses renewed in 1946, with many more due in July. About 50,000 Iowans still must renew, most having started examinations. The division has mailed 500,000 licenses and 143,000 permits will arrive within six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clarence A. Shirer
Division of
Department of Public Safety
Shirer
Washington Oil Co Hosts Dealers Meeting
Washington Oil company hosted about thirty Sovereign Service dealers and district representatives in its show room Tuesday evening. Attendees from Mt. Pleasant Ft Madison Burlington Batavia Cedar gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Oil Company
Sovereign Service
Mt. Pleasant
Ft Madison
Burlington
Batavia
Cedar
Lowan Stays in Cabinet Keeps Quiet Sequel
President Truman and Secretary Byrnes held a 20 minute transatlantic teletype talk from the White House. A public note said subject matter remains undisclosed while denying any quid pro quo with Wallace. A cabinet standoff with Henry Wallace and Byrnes continues with a showdown postponed beyond elections.
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Lowan
Washington
Trutmaman
James F. Byrnes
White House
Charles G. Ross
Byrnes
Paris
Truman
Henry A. Wallace
Mr. Truman
Wallace
Episcopal Church to consider 1947 salary budget
The House of Bishops met in Philadelphia to review a proposed 3,386,887 budget for 1947 that would raise salaries for domestic missionaries by 10 percent, HQ staff by 15 percent, and foreign workers by 30 percent. Both houses must approve before final adoption. The report urged expanding work in China and resuming missionary efforts in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Deputies
China
Japan
Mrs Porter Injured After Basement Stair Fall
Mrs J A Porter of 415 South Fourth Avenue slipped on stairs at home yesterday evening, cutting her head and needing three stitches. She was dazed but not severely hurt and walked about her home today, with no broken bones reported.
Popcorn Fire Douses Street After Popper Malfunction
The Basil Popcorn Stand owner had a busy stretch when oil in the popcorn machine ignited. Fire sprayed popping kernels across the street, causing a smoky scene in New Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
Basil Popcorn Stard
Jesse James Fined in Denver for Concealed Weapon Charge
Denver police records show outlaw Jesse James fined for carrying concealed weapons. The 79 year old era figure faced the court in a shooting affray incident noted by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Denver
Jesse James
James
Wisconsin Dairy Cattle and Farms Report
Official figures show Wisconsin hosts about 2.58 million dairy cows and roughly 179 thousand dairy farmers. The average dairy herd contains between ten and one hundred thirty five cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Dls
Dealer Plans For Fall Discussed At Rapids and North English
Meeting at Rapids and North English reviewed autumn plans and served refreshments as attendees discussed upcoming schedules and activities.
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Leansiainia
Area—Maritime Dead
Newgomer
Pearson
Henry Wallace
Truma
Dre Pearson
Drew Pearsson
International
U.S
East Side
Clarence Logan
Ira Gastman
Wayne Chamberlin
C. R. Wilson
D. F. Pence
Whittayard
Don Radda
Hanecher
Association
Haneker
Sone
Washington Oil Co
Episcopal Church
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