29 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1946
Page
1
Family and church members gather as Father Wicke presides over services. The officiant in charge, Zita Graham, coordinates with Robert B. Hyen for ritual duties and community prayers.
The text lists morning and afternoon time blocks 7 30 A M to 11 30 A M and 12 M to 4 P M with the office closed all day on Saturday.
The WHS band achieved first division in Class B with performances of Oooms Man tatian Beach American Rhapsody and Nobility by ONeill. Many members gained their first contest experience and the group earned high marks from judges.
Green led a coalition of seven million workers and 28 groups urging a one year extension of price control. He warned House actions would invite inflation while Senate critics pressed that 30 cent wheat and corn premiums undermine ceilings and echo black market conduct, framing the bill as essential to curb inflation.
Indianapolis authorities predicted further arrests in the $200,000 nylon hose and white shirt stolen goods black market ring. Robert M. Engersoll, 36, a paroled life termer, and William Ames of Louisville, a former preacher and mail truck driver, were named in the inquiry.
New York dispatch reports Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko insisting on a total diplomatic severance with Franco Spain. He opposes any majority move to create a sub committee for further inquiry, warning Russia will veto a substantive resolution.
Fragmentary notes indicate plans involving stockpiles and shipments of surplus rice to Manila and Siam. The text hints at discussions of forty four hundred tons and potential equipment transfers, with Siam highlighted as a key recipient. Overall, the fragment suggests bilateral aid logistics and regional assistance.
Michigan City Ind April 9 Two Indiana State prison inmates escaped from their barracks on a farm retreating into the countryside authorities pursued them through snow and fields as investigation begins into the breach of security with officers on alert for further escapes and recapture efforts underway.
Police report a Sunday evening collision near Center and Third streets with two vehicles, a 1946 Hudson and a 1936 Ford, sustaining about $150 and $75 in damage respectively. Involves Delma Stuckey and Louis Findley, with additional minor incidents at Herron and Fourth streets.
Sunday night reports say investigators from the Interstate Commerce Commission and Illinois Commerce Commission will probe the Burlington wreck that killed 45 aboard two trains. Grand jury to hear testimony as crews and water damage response are examined. Blaine says speed and light-weight train prevented stopping. engineer not present at inquiry. 16 injured remain in Aurora hospitals, with three in critical condition. victims include Thomas of Council Bluffs and Emma Hovey, Florence Whitehouse among others.
A local obituary reports the death of a man linked to St. John's Church and the Holy Name Society as well as the Modern Woodmen lodge. He leaves a widow Mary L Farrellly Willis and other family members, with burial expected after February 20.
A fragment notes a Pearl case involving a suit against a party identified as Ss 1 Suit Ss 1 Suit ee. The brief item indicates court action, with limited readable details and no further names or dates.
The Tenth Division Kiwanis International conference opens at 5 p.m. with registration and a 6 16 p.m. call to order. Evansville club group singing follows the 6:30 p.m. dinner introduced by Ralph McReynolds. The Washington Kiwanis Quartet will perform selections and visiting clubs will be introduced by Ralph A. Gronemeier. Harold C. Hank Phead, Indiana district governor, will speak.
In Washington labor department says wage talks between UMW President John L Lewis and bituminous coal operators will resume at 2:30 p.m. EST after a 90 minute meeting with Secretary Schwellenbach. The strike involves 400,000 soft coal miners who walked out April 10, with details not disclosed. Conciliator Paul W. Fuller and ex-assistant secretary Edward F. McGrady assisted at the dispute.
President Truman returns to Washington from a Chesapeake Bay trip ready to personally intervene to end the 29 day old soft coal strike. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach prepares to mediate with John L. Lewis as McGrady aids in talks. Truman plans to announce a Supreme Court nominee within days from among current justices, with Douglas Jackson and Reed among top possibilities.
Loogootee Ind April 29 Robert Lee Jackson 87 former Loogootee resident died yesterday in St. Louis He was husband of the late Mary E Dennigah Jackson buried here Survived by Hattie Veronica and Muriel McKeon one son Paul Jackson predeceased brother John Jackson grandson Charles McKeon and two brothers in law John and Will Dennigan of Vincennes Funeral services Thursday nine at St Johns Church with interment in St Johns Cemetery Norris Funeral Home hosts calling hours
Entries for the 500 mile race at Indianapolis on Memorial Day boost the total to 43. Italian star Tazio Nuvolari adds three more entries, including Maser-Duntov of New York and drivers Joe Hosse of Chicago William Schoof of Milwaukee Frank McGurk and Bill White of Los Angeles. Duntov’s entry uses a foreign built Talair race car amid other preparations.
The report notes a high of 64 and low of 44 with 10 percent precipitation. Overnight lows reached 52 degrees while precipitation overnight was 72 percent.
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