23 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
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The Los Angeles publication carried a note about the committee and Air being appointed in the city. Samuel Smith was sent a copy of the issue.
Graveside services for the infant son of Ralph and Cornett Myers of Plain will be held tomorrow morning at ten o clock at Bethel Cemetery. Rev. Paul Lewis will officiate.
A group of American livestock raisers warned of a severe feed shortage as government plans to export corn could leave farmers short. They said last week’s actions show intent to ship corn abroad while the nation faces its worst feed crisis in history, risking reduced food supplies in the near term.
Chicago workers protest as 14,000 Railway Express employees walk off the job in a statewide strike. The action disrupts parcel deliveries and commuter shipments, drawing sharp clashes with management and prompting government mediation talks. Further details pending.
Dougherty urged county residents to conserve food especially bread by delaying purchases until stocks run low, using stale bread for puddings or crumbs, and promoting cooling to extend freshness. Farmers receive 30 cent per bushel bonuses for idle grain. victory gardens expand feeding efforts for hungry children. substitutions in livestock feed and reduced bakery flour use are advised amid wartime shortages.
Yesterday's weather noted a high of 3 dollars and a low of 59 with a low last night at 61, a quirky OCR artifact mixing temperature with currency.
A Madison County farmers meeting will be held Wednesday evening at the Odor Community Auditorium at 7 45 p m The program includes a demonstration on How to Frozen Lock games and new crop varieties in full color pictures by John F McKee County Agricultural Agent Special recognition certificates will be presented to farm families in Madison Township who aided war service activities All farmers and families are urged to attend the educational event.
Indiana editors write editorials against beer racketeering influencing the Republican state committee meeting in Indianapolis. The session will review routine matters while labor liquor and party links draw protest. Governors and key party leaders may be named for the June convention roles.
Funeral plans for the scholarly giant of the bench will be announced later. Speculation whirls over a Truman pick to replace Stone, with Hugo Black and Labor Secretary Schwellenbach cited as contenders. Senate to delay first test on a 3.75 billion loan while voting on Capehart’s amendment to trim treasury credit funds. Debates loom on merging armed services under a single secretary, extending OPA authority, and pricing reform as delegates head to Paris for the Big Four talks led by Byrnes.
Barn owl diet centers on rats and mice as it consumes prey equal to its body weight in a single night.
Arrangements are under way for the annual Farm Women's Camp to be held at McCormick's Creek State Park during the first week in June. Fifteen counties will attend, requiring the group to split into two camps with sessions from June 2 to June 5 and June 5 to June 8. Daviess County Rural Homemakers dates not yet set.
Ne. J. April 23. Miss Anna T. Callahan, 52, began serving a five year term in a federal prison after pleading embezzlement at the First National Bank where she had worked 34 years as a bookkeeper. Shortages were found during a vacation period.
Washington reports the Senate nears its first test on a 3.75 billion dollar British loan with a vote on the Capehart amendment likely tomorrow. The measure would cut authorization to 1.5 billion and trigger renegotiation of the loan terms if passed.
Regular meeting action sets six vacation days and eight weeks sick pay after one year. A safety drive will check all city vehicles for lights brakes and licenses. Chief Johnson reports March arrests totaling fifty for AWOL assault drunkenness and traffic offenses. Building permits issued for several residences and garages with costs ranging from 125 to 2 500.
Secretary of State Byrnes departed on President Truman’s private plane The Sacred Cow for a pivotal Big Four foreign ministers Paris meeting He was joined by Senator Connally and Senator Vandenberg both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee The trip aims to test the international situation amid rising tensions and prayerful notes.
Archie J. Myers aged 63 of 508 Van Trees Street died at 11 45 this morning at Daviess County Hospital after a day long illness. Born March 21 1883 in Bogard Township son of Jacob and Laura Myers he lived in the area most of his life with a decade in Springfield Illinois 1933 to 1943. He was married twice Irene Fields and Elena Bruner. He belonged to the Epsom Methodist Church. Survived by two children Fred Myers Springfield Illinois and Virginia McDonalds Oley Texas two sisters Dicey Graber and Alta Fisher. Two children preceded him in death.
Four births listed with mothers names and locations. April dates include Mrs Ralph Yerkes of Lincoln, Mrs Gene Roach of French Lick, Mrs William Harris of Montgomery, and Mrs John J Stoelting. One entry appears garbled with unclear location.
Washington mourns Justice Harlan Fiske Stone who died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage after collapsing in court. President Truman, aboard the USS Franklin D Roosevelt, was notified and may cut short his cruise to attend the funeral. The Supreme Court will recess in Stone's honor and the Senate is expected to follow suit. Condolences pour in for the scholar known with Holmes and Brandeis as the court's great dissenters.
Government officials expect higher output in low priced clothing and men’s suits from a three way program by CPA and CPA. A set aside order aims to protect essential yarn supplies, with a five percent price increase to spur staple yarn production. The plan targets shirts shorts dresses and work clothing while supporting products like hosiery underwear and furniture fabrics.
The Rural Youth District meet ing is scheduled for Thursday night April 25 at 8 00 p m at Swiss High School. A panel discussion on special educational features will be presented with a Daviess County Rural Youth club representative on the panel. Members planning to attend should meet at the Daviess County Court.
Snap beans processed on or after March 1 1946 were suspended from price control starting that date for an indefinite period. The 1945 pack snap remains excluded. All fresh berries except cranberries were suspended from price control on April 12 for an indefinite period.
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