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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
1
A B%-month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Jensen of Pocahontas drowned Wednesday after slipping from her chair into a pail of water. Surviving are her parents and two sisters. Coroner F J Heathman ruled the death accidental with no inquest to be held.
Windshield stickers in the shape of Iowa will replace license plates next year due to steel shortages. The Iowa State Printing Board awarded the contract to Meyer Cord Co of Chicago for 550,000 stickers for passenger cars at 26.80 per thousand and 165,000 for trucks at 29.10 per thousand. old plates remain on cars and trucks.
Indianola High School principal E. B. Brockman has received a commission as lieutenant junior grade in the naval reserve and will report for training at Princeton University on October 5. He has served as president and secretary of the South Central Athletic Association and is vice president of the Iowa Association of Secondary School Principals.
Victor Hugo, 69, former manager of the Majestic theater in Cedar Rapids, was killed December 22 during a Japan air raid on Hong Kong. He had operated the Oriental theater there after moving from Cedar Rapids 25 years ago, and with his brother Charles opened vaudeville houses in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Burlington. Their show career began with a 20 car dog and pony show in 1914.
DICKERSON Md Sept 24 Several persons were killed and scores injured when two Baltimore and Ohio passenger trains and a freight train collided in a deep railroad cut west of the town. Twenty one people were aboard the rear Pullman of No 18 from Cleveland and many were believed to be killed or burned. State police said about 200 persons were injured.
The Senate farm bloc leaders rejected administration offers on the farm price provision of the anti inflation bill. They walked out of a last minute meeting to press for including farm labor costs in parity calculations. The House already passed the bill with the farm sponsored clause expected to raise living costs about five percent.
The Washington County Medical Society held its September meeting at the nurses home. The program covered The Sulfonamide Drugs and their Uses. Dr E J Miller praised Dr N J Lease for 50 years of practice and presented a fountain pen engraved with his name as a token of esteem.
The senate finance committee voted 7 to 4 to freeze social security levies in 1943 at the current 1 percent rate for employees and employers. Had the law stood, rates would rise to 2 percent on January 1.
Last night proved the coldest since spring in Washington as the thermometer fell to 31 degrees just below freezing. Ice formed on exposed water under a clear sky and a sharp wind drove the chill. Forecasters expect clearing skies and possible warming in the days ahead.
Iowa State College economists predict no broad price cuts despite tighter controls. Hog prices may stay above 13 dollars this winter with ceilings stable. producers likely to grow more hogs eggs soybeans corn and poultry next year while milk cattle and lamb goats hold steady. Capacity production emphasized as pasture and hay decline with shift to corn and soybeans.
Red army defenses north and west of Stalingrad repelled a major Nazi tank penetration of about 200 units. Soviet counterattacks and diversions aimed to threaten German lines along the Volga and Don. Berlin and Moscow coverage noted cautious or pessimistic official messaging amid Willkie Stalin optics. Premier Laval returned to Vichy to arrange labor conscription in Nazi factories. Royal Air Force struck Flensburg submarine yards as 200 planes reportedly took part. Berlin claimed an Atlantic convoy attack targeting ships from Russian ports.
David Carson Scott of Galena Illinois and Frances Lorraine Stewart of Washington secured a marriage license today in a bi state filing.
Harold L. Ickes announced a Washington conference of coal operators and mine leaders to discuss lengthening working hours to meet 1943 fuel demands. The meeting, set for September 29, will be attended by over 385 industry representatives, with officials of the United Mine Workers of America indicating their stance.
Don Radda’s 26 feet 10 inch corn on the Radda farm in Cedar township wins the national tall corn title. A Journal photo credited to Don Dadda and Washington county has circulated in newspapers nationwide and in Canada via the Associated Press service. City Clerk W. H. Fulton received a clipping from his son in California. reports also came from Atlantic coast cities.
The Navy announced the destroyer Jarvis and the auxiliary transport Little were lost in the Solomons area. About 272 men are believed dead from Jarvis, which was damaged by enemy air attacks off Guadalcanal and likely went down at sea. Little saved about half its personnel.
Secretary Ickes endorses a six day work week totaling 42 hours, advocating shorter hours while maintaining productivity. The plan aims to balance labor demands with economic efficiency and worker welfare.
Washington county records announce a large October draft call with many married registrants. Induction dates target mid October and include numerous named individuals with addresses across Washington and neighboring towns.
Washington gains Major Jay Brown longtime commander of Troop D, 118th Cavalry in the national guard. He earned the majority after a delayed official designation and now serves with the Fourth Bomber Command in San Francisco while Mrs. Brown accompanies him.
Secretary of War Henry I. Stimson announced the Canada Alaska military highway will be ready for use about December 1, several months ahead of schedule. Army engineers began building in March and plan traffic over the 1600 mile route by December 1, continuing until April 1, 1943 when spring thaws may end the crossing.
Washington county defense council orders a county blackout with air patrols from 10 to 10 30 PM to spot any remaining lights. Observers from defense corps and army will oversee compliance while hospitals and highway patrols enforce the plan. Citizens urged to extinguish all signs and lights to demonstrate patriotism and cooperation in the war effort.
Des Moines yesterday published enlistment notices listing Robert E. Thomas and Howard D. Burham of Washington among new Army recruits.
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