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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1947
Page
7
John Milano, 21, told police a gunman robbed him of 1500 dollars while waiting for a subway. The bandit waited with him until the next train, boarded him, waved goodbye, and Milano then alerted police at the next station. Will Return 10-Cent Beer Faces Vote
Patsy Morrison has completed an A I C course in Davenport and accepted a job at the Stanley Engineering company. The item also notes various local visits and travels including Mrs Maude Dunn of Weatherford Texas visiting relatives, and several residents traveling or recovering from illness.
Mrs. Murray Reeser and two daughters visited J. J. Rich from near Princeton with Murray arriving Sunday. Numerous Dinners and Sunday visits follow as Elmore Roth family and others join at parental homes. Local teacher Kathryn Reschley stays with Lester Hesseltine. several families host Sunday dinners and Friday suppers across Stringtown and Havre area.
President Arthur Gillett commented that inflation has gone far enough as the price of barrel beer comes under review. Local officials or brewers are considering adjustments to pricing in response to rising costs and supplier pressures.
Brighton high school student council held its first meeting of the year to elect a new cheerleader from the sophomore class. Esther Lamansk y was chosen with Elaine Swick and Lucille Kasowsky named as the other cheer leaders from junior and senior classes. Activities and plans for the year were discussed.
Harold E. Stassen, Republican presidential hopeful, condemned portions of the Taft Hartley act as infringing individual liberty. He criticized recent Labor Board rulings requiring non-communist affidavits from union officers for union eligibility for board aid and rights under the law.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation urged farmers to plan a full production schedule to combat inflation. In Allan B. Kline's statement the bureau urged using all available roughage including drought damaged corn and continuing shipments to Europe to avoid chaos. It called for conserving food and voluntary self restraint to curb spiraling prices.
Weekly sale events list including Friday at Whittaker sale barn and Tuesday and Wednesday livestock sales at Ollie and Midway Sales. September dates feature Trier's Dairy sale in Keota and multiple closing out sales, with locations in Brighton, Washington, Riverside, and Columbus Junction. Starts and contact names noted for each event.
Chicago market report shows lighter hogs sold lower while heavier hogs and sows rose. Cattle steady to mixed with weighty steers reaching 35.75 and fat cattle easing, vealers up and down. Sheep prices mixed with lambs and ewes varying, native and Wyoming lots listed by weight and class.
Chicago market update shows wheat soybeans corn and oats with various highs lows and closes for Sept Sept options and Dec May contracts. The table lists values for Sept through May futures, including key figures for wheat corn oats and soybeans across multiple delivery months.
Chicago cash grain indicators show wheat holding steady to down 10 cents with bids near 59 and corn edges down up to 10 cents as of the day’s early market report. The note reflects a narrow trading range and subdued price action across staple grains.
A fragmented ledger lists mixed colors including yellow samples with ranges and codes, and coats priced by weight and type. Entries show yellow grades from 238 to 293 units, white grades from 112% to 416-112%, and coats described as down 8 to 10 cents with several mixed and white varieties including heavy and extra heavy.
Former Vice President Henry A. Wallace, editor of the New Republic, accused the American press in Philadelphia tonight of contributing to war hysteria as he spoke at Convention Hall. He criticized coverage that inflates public fear and urged more responsible reporting.
The speaker denounces war scare tactics and says headlines shape public mood. He declines to comment on a Russia speech, says he will judge speeches by their peace contribution. He criticizes U S foreign policy and says he would support Truman if he thought the president leans to war.
Glass small pieces of broken glass may be picked up with dampened cotton to avoid cuts and minimize shard spread. Use caution when handling delicate fragments and dispose of them properly after collection.
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