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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

7

Malone Named Assistant Superintendent at Eldora School

Eldora Iowa Sept 25 Harry J Malone 52 of St Charles Hil has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Eldora training school for boys Superintendent Charles W Reed announced Malone was associated with Reed at the Illinois state boys school for five years Reed said Malone was assistant supervisor of the cottage department at St Charles Mrs Malone was appointed the Eldora school dietitian Reed said

Eldora Iowa Harry J. Malone St Charles Hil Charles W. Reed Malone Reed Ilinois St. Charles Eldora School

Cockatoo Blamed For Woman's Death In N J Apt

Police blamed a pet cockatoo for turning gas jets on in Jershy City New Jersey. Mrs Fannie Stewart 66 was found unconscious after a neighbor alerted authorities. She later died at the medical center from a stroke caused by shock. Dolly the cockatoo was named by the victim as responsible.

Jershy City N. J Fannie Stewart Dolly Mrs. Stewart

Milk processing stage removes about sixty percent water

In processing evaporated or condensed milk, about 60 percent of the water is removed. This concentration step yields thicker dairy products with extended shelf life and altered sweetness.

Bombing hits communist HQ in Milan during government row

In Milan the communist regional headquarters was bombed as violence rose in the government confrontation. The TNT blast created a six by three foot entrance hole and damaged the building while 20 residents escaped unharmed. Police reported three men and a woman planted the device and fired at the custodian to stop interference.

Rome Milan

Cargill President Urges Revision of Grain Export Plan

J H MacMillan Jr president of Cargill Inc warns government grain export program should be revised to reflect a small 1947 crop and potential poor next year. He says 250 million bushels of wheat should be held for a weak harvest, domestic needs total 1.0 billion, and rationing would push supplies to black markets. Crop bulletin notes dry August and uncertain 1948 winter wheat prospects.

Minneapolis J. H. MacMillan, Jr Cargill, Inc MacMillan U. S Cargill Crop Bulletin

Man jailed after mistaking woman for his wife

Joseph Valentino, 40, jailed after punching Mary McGhee, 22, in Camden New Jersey police court. He apologized stating he thought the woman was his wife. Valentino received a 10 day sentence.

Camden N. J Joseph Valentino Valentino Mary McGhee

Tadpole to frog development varies by species and weather

Tadpole development time ranges from six weeks to two years depending on species and climate. Warm weather often speeds up growth, but many species mature faster in cool conditions. The green frog typically develops over one winter while the bull frog can take two winters.

Markets report from Chicago livestock sales

Chicago market summary shows hogs 4,500 head with steady to slightly higher prices, top $28.00-$28.50 and various weights trading around $25. Hogs, sows, and heavier weights list values. cattle 4,000 head with steady to slightly up levels for select steers and cows. bulls steady to down. Sheep 2,000 head with lambs and yearlings showing softer early sales. overall activity slow but with some solid top quotes across categories.

Chicago Produce Prices Reported for Poultry and Eggs

Chicago dispatch notes poultry truck totals and price steadiness with hens, chickens and spring varieties. Eggs show 10,075 cases firm with various serialized lots and current receipts listed.

Keister Bros. Produce White Rock Springs Colored Springs

Chicago Cash Grain Market Report

Chicago cash grain sales show wheat futures firm with firm basis as two hard bids reach 26.813 and 27.2 with mixed bids around 27.2. Corn advances about 25 cents with Yellow 2361 240 bids and multiple Yellow lots quoted between 231 and 239. Oats hold steady with White classes near 112 to 114 in various grades and weights.

Chicago

Des Moines Workshop to Study Community Needs

A two day town development workshop sponsored by the Town council for better education and 25 state organizations will be held Oct 26 and 21. It aims to help community workers evaluate needs align community council plans and coordinate state organizations on development strategies with Dr. W. H. Stacy of Iowa State College as workshop chairman.

Des Moines Town Council For Better Education Iowa W. H. Stacy Iowa State College

U S Vows Firm Action to Bar Yugoslav Territorial Gains

Washington officials warned Yugoslavia to abandon attempts to seize territory from Italy near Trieste. The United States rejected Yugoslav ultimatums and reaffirmed a policy of firmness with 5,000 American troops in the area.

Washington United States Trieste Italy U. S Yugoslavia State Department Cavendish Cannon U.S

Iowa Farmers Paid Nearly One Third of State Income Tax

Des Moines report notes Iowa farmers paid about 29 percent of last year’s state income tax, totaling 1,745,519 of 6,020,949. Officials compare 1945 and prior years, citing 1944 and 1938 records and noting tax trends since the 1946 law.

Des Moines Iowa E. H. Fairburn Fairburn

Ottumwa suit tests Iowa anti closed shop law

Two former Ottumwa Electric Supply Co. workers charge discharge after joining a union. They filed an Iowa complaint to test the anti closed shop law and a Taft-Hartley issue with the labor relations board. The company cites unsatisfactory work. union spokesmen counter claims of timing.

Ottumwa Iowa Ottumwa Electric Supply Co Charles Boggs Robert Loy Paul Rohner Justice Court National Labor Relations Board

Forces of Labor Gird for Battles

Rival AFL and CIO camps prepare convention clashes over the Denham non-communist affidavit ruling. John L. Lewis threatens to block, while CIO leaders refuse to sign. factions consider targeting Lewis for defeat or constitutional amendments to limit signers.

Washington AFL CIO Robert H. Denham National Labor Relations Board San Francisco John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis AFL Executive Council Denham NLRB Boston Philip Murray James B. Carey George Q. Lynch Pattern Makers League Lynch Executive Council Chicago UMW William Green George Meany

Services for Chris Leichty Tomorrow

Funeral services for Chris Leichty will be held at Sugar Creek church at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Simon Gingerich will officiate, followed by burial at Sugar Creek cemetery. Zehr funeral home handles arrangements with six nephews as casket bearers. Leichty, born November 12, 1863, near Wayland, died yesterday at his home three miles north of Wayland after a period of illness. Surviving are three sons Ed Otto and Addie at home Herman on an adjacent farm and his wife Anna Wenger predeceased him.

Wayland Chris Leichty Sugar Creek Simon Gingerich Zehr Washington County Anna Wenger

Man offers old car for sale as it burns down

In Binghamton New York on September 25 John Sabrinsky walked into Oswego area traffic and offered his old car for sale. Returning with a prospective buyer he found the car on fire and destroyed before firefighters could douse it.

Binghampton N. Y Oswego John Sabrinsky Sabrinsky

Unlawful to Deny Employment for Union Membership

The text states it shall be unlawful for any person or firm to deny employment to anyone due to union membership or affiliation or due to refusal to join a labor union. It reflects labor law protections and anti discrimination language.

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