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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
1
The Burch Wood post of the Legion conducted Sanford D. Arnolds funeral service Sunday afternoon at Lemmon Church in Pike County. Rev. Ragedale officiated as several relatives and friends gathered for the service.
Washington June 11 INS President Truman vetoed the Case anti strike bill and the house sustain ed his action by a vote of 135 to 255 to override it. The measure would have created a federal mediation board and cooling off periods but the president said it would promote industrial strife and would not curb major strikes. He urged temporary government backed powers and warned permanent broad provisions could worsen disputes across interstate commerce.
Army officers seek 106 missing German jewels valued at $2.5 million after a WAC captain and her husband and an army colonel are held. The cache, found at Mrs J C Ran’s Hudson Wisconsin home, included gems and art objects. Authorities say the jewels were stolen from a castle near Frankfort and later hidden by a fence in Chicago. Officers questioned implications under the 80th article of war for failing to report war loot.
A unanimous council resolution authorizes city officials to enter an agreement with the Federal Public Authority to provide 21 family dwelling units on the west side of South Meridian at the city edge. Water and electricity are available. land is city owned. A street light petition for Southwest Third and South streets was referred to the police chief and Ora Crane for investigation. Building permits were issued to Victor Allen, Mrs. Ethel Finley, L. W. Burris, F. W. Rogers, and others for remodels and a new building with costs listed.
Yesterday's report on the local Junior Legion baseball game listed Bill Riney as Raney. The correct player name is Bill Riney, and the Bloomington game result remains unchanged.
Jack B. Hagel, age 22, of 1008 Best, received a marriage license. The filing appears in the local notices column indicating the couple’s intent to wed.
Washington June 11 The house approved and sent to the senate a war veterans terminal leave pay bill for about 1 million World War II service members. The measure valued at about three billion dollars would grant 2.5 days pay per month of service up to 120 days and seek parity with officers. A final vote had been blocked last week over procedural agreement on no record votes for ex GIs.
Clifford Coades, supervisor of Allen Field, announced the city schools summer recreation program will officially open on Wednesday. Over two weeks, McCormick and custodians prepared Allen Field for the season. Junior Baseball League coaches from the American Junior Baseball team will run teams. Boys not yet on a team should attend Wednesday to join. At 1:30, Graber and Scraper coached games kick off. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, and baseball facilities are ready. adults may use the tennis courts in the evening. Field use must be cleared through the superintendent of city schools.
A letter from Rear Admiral G Hussey Jr directed to Mrs Ruth Bacon of this city notes she received a award from the U S Naval Bureau of Ordnance for exceptional services. Reliance also earned several industrial honor awards this week with 15 key project personnel receiving certificates pins and letters from the admiral. A T Bartles of Reliance presented the awards.
Washington reports reveal Justice Robert Jackson accusing Justices Black and Murphy of impropriety in a 1945 case. Jackson urged investigations by Senate and House judiciary chairs, prompting debate on a possible but unprecedented inquiry into a Supreme Court feud. Speculation swirls over Jackson’s stalled ascent to chief justice and Roosevelt pledges.
Nation reels as caresev levels a charge against Robert Orastee and accuses Justice Black and Murphy of coding opinions for political ends. White House silent as Congress weighs investigation while Capitol Hill splits on a Case measure and labor reform moves.
Hospital notes list Mrs. Pahl Drew of 406 North West 1st as a minor and includes mention of Master Nicholas Bowers in the record.
Mrs Nora Drake 60 wife of Arthur Drake dies at her Midland Indiana home Sunday at 2 pm formerly of Elnora A sister Mrs Cora Shake and another sister Walter McKee among relatives Funeral services set for Wednesday at Midland at 2 o'clock
Rescue teams continued sifting through the Canfield Hotel ruins in Dubuque Iowa as the death toll reached nine with 17th victim identified only as an unidentified man found on the fourth floor. Forty were injured, sixteen hospitalized, and authorities expected more bodies as the collapsed section remained dangerous and supports were erected to stabilize the structure. Deputy Fire Marshal A A Lathberden warned more victims likely lay in the wreckage.
Indiana convention delegates face a high-stakes contest as William E. Jenner challenges Senator Raymond E. Willis for the Republican renomination. Evansville representative Charles M. LaFollette also runs, with Jenner aiming for a first-roll win in a field totaling 2,129 delegates and a 1,065-vote threshold.
The Senate opened debate on the OPA bill with administration leaders signaling a potential presidential veto if the measure is not substantially revised. Senator Wagner warned the president would likely oppose the House bill and indicated time is short with June 30 expiry. Majority Leader Barkley urged swift action and suggested night sessions to finish Senate work. The leadership clash and pace set the stage for a tense session. The wheat crop forecast rose thirty-two million bushels as moisture improved, lifting total winter wheat output to about 1.026 billion bushels, the third biggest on record, though a year earlier stood at 823 million.
Yesterday's weather recorded a high of 87 and a low of 69 with light winds from the west. The day featured a low atmospheric pressure and a brief period of mild humidity in the afternoon.
Davis and Cauthorn refuse to stop for a preferential highway, triggering a dispute over route priority and traffic flow. Local officials will review the case to determine if the favored path applies and what measures will be taken to resolve the priority claim.
Helen Wilson was released on bond after disputes that will be determined in roughly a week. The case centers on a civil dispute, with key details and parties remaining in dispute as proceedings move forward.
Indianapolis June 11 The Indiana Supreme Court granted Eugene Dixon a new trial for the 1945 murder of Raymond McSwain after finding no Black jurors were called in Vanderburgh County. Dixon argued his constitutional rights were violated by an all white jury panel.
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