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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1946
Page
1
James C. Bud Gill reported on the Rotary International convention held at Atlantic City. He spoke of a chat with Leo Brann, a Washington resident living in Maryland, and described a visit to Brann’s racing stables where the famous horse Chalendon had won numerous races.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at two o clock for Nathan Smith at the Plainville Christian church followed by interment in the Plainville cemetery. Mont Massey of Mattoon, assisted by Rev. Nichols, officiated at the services. Present were Roy Hum Bennington Law Hoover Rush Smith Ray and Haskell McBride.
Horace Hedden presided at Grannon's Cafe during a Lion's Club gathering. William Mow and Technician Charlie Williams of the Jas t State Police Post received a presentation on the Drunkemeter. Williams delivered a lecture and demonstration for the members after the program.
Myers Bros purchase second imported Shorthorn bull for Daviess county. Animal bought at Northwestern Chicago Shorthorn gate where bulls averaged about 1050 dollars, signaling a large improvement to the local breed and cattle industry.
The Washington Conservation club will hold a meeting at the club house Thursday at 8 o clock. Plans for the horse show on July 4 and other business will be discussed. Members are urged to attend.
All who wish to add names or make corrections to the Set s Honor Roll Board should see Mrs Leona Cox at 102 E Oak Bk gone 703 J This will be your chance.
Purdue University statisticians report the May 15 farm price index at 187, up six points from a year ago. The May figure, based on 1995-39 averages, shows the Indiana grain index at 206 and the livestock index at 177, with several commodities like soybeans and hogs holding steady while others such as wheat and potatoes declined.
Dr Clement T Malan of Terre Haute withdraws from renomination as state representative in a move the Indiana Republican party called a victory for party harmony Ben H Watt Noblesville is slated to win the nomination for superintendent at the GOP state convention tomorrow The withdrawal followed a purge narrative and criticisms of powers within the party involving figures like Robert Lyons Jenner and LaFollette amid accusations of religious bigotry and isolationism in Indiana politics
In Logansport Indiana June 12 Samuel Harry Pritz 28 of Michigan City a patient at Logansport state hospital was killed by fellow patient Jack Edward Dettman 32 of Lafayette Dettman struck Pritz over the head with a bedside table causing a fractured skull An attendant heard the commotion and found Pritz dying Dettman described as a dementia praecox epileptic patient had previously been at Central State Hospital in Indianapolis for seven years before transfer to Logansport state hospital.
Gatlinburg Tennessee June 12 At least nine persons were killed when a military B-29 crashed into the Appalachian mountains near Clingmans Dome two miles from the highway. Ambulances ferried to the scene and several bodies were recovered as investigators worked the wreckage. One motor reportedly tore loose from the plane and tumbled down the slope. The crash did not start a fire.
Washington reports the War Department backs a compromise extending the draft while limiting overseas service to 19 and older. Rep Sparkman leads the House effort to win Senate conferees to this plan, aiming for 18 and 19 year olds to serve with exemptions for fathers. Senate support exists, with pay boosts for enlisted ranks and officers.
In Washington major items on draft, maritime dispute, and foreign affairs dominated to day. Sparkman proposed a compromise to plan a large army while the House voted to exempt teenagers from the draft. Talks on the maritime tie up continued with hopefuls of a peaceful settlement as federal mediators held separate conferences with ship operators and unions. The Senate prepared for a key vote on the OPA repeal formula and price controls timetable. James Byrnes prepared for talks with foreign ministers in Paris as Hungary sought reconsideration of Transylvania. A reform discussion also circulated around Supreme Court rotation to limit the chief justice’s opinion writing. Eastland planned a floor speech on the court with no immediate action.
In 1945 researchers counted bird heartbeats, often far faster than those of Sumans, using a sensitive electro device and even beneath nests to monitor avian activity.
Notes list Charley Kelly Paul Grannon and several minors with Mrs Sylvester Schmitt and Mrs Sam Schofield. Mentions Jasper Van Trees Jack Wampler John Mhur and Mrs Geo Gaither along Route 4 with various majors and minors. Details are fragmentary but indicate patient and guardian names and addresses.
Discharges are recorded for Howard R McCracken and Norman L Cole of the U S Army, Louis A Nolan of the U S Army, and Paul Eugene Williams of the U S Navy.
Dubuque Iowa June 12 News of the 19th death from the fire that gutted the hotel was reported. Of 15 still hospitalized none were in critical condition. Firemen probed the debris to identify missing guests while authorities recovered a body on the fourth floor. A vault held 5000 in currency and multiple treasury bonds. one man was arrested for looting and a safe with jewelry was not found.
Alton Illinois June 12 the Illinois State health department asked U S Surgeon General Parran to dispatch federal experts to study a mysterious diarrhea killing newborns. Dr Zichis said outbreaks wide in Europe and US with about 50 percent fatality. Alton hospital wards closed after 14 infant deaths at St Josephs Prophes
Washington June 12 The House awaits public reaction to President Truman's veto of the Case anti strike bill as Republicans and Southern Democrats debate tactics. The veto prevented broad powers, while pro labor forces hope no new legislation emerges this session amid party maneuvering and a pending Rules Committee decision.
John W. Meyer of Hyde Meyer Baldwin and Doren will become president of the Cleveland Patent Association at a June 6 dinner at Hotel Statler. He succeeds Harry R. Canfield as head of the 120 attorney group from Cleveland Akron and Canton. Casper W. Ooms, U S Patent Office commissioner, will be guest of honor.
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration raised bread and bread-type rolls by one cent per loaf or per dozen, effective immediately, to secure a larger supply for consumers. The move aims to ensure an adequate bread supply amid ongoing shortages and stresses.
In justice of the peace Ernest L. Raney's court Bernard Marsee was fined one dollar for an unspecified offense. The case appeared in the local court docket with minimal details provided.
Rome and Naples faced open warfare as monarchists clashed with republicans over Italy's government status. At least eight killed and many injured in Naples when royalists stormed a communist HQ. Reports say a possible state of siege loomed while Humbert II remained on the throne. In Rome, a royalist march on Rome and a proposed civilian lieutenant-general stirred tensions as leaders tried to resolve the constitutional deadlock. In Washington, seamen union chief Curran warned of a long strike over hours and conditions, rejecting government plans to run ships and criticizing Truman's stance.
Chicago date June 12. Spiegel, Inc., a Chicago mail order house, filed a suit seeking one million dollars in damages from the APL and the union. The company asks for a receiver to control funds and records of the local unions pending the suit.
Friday night workers include Jeckie Jindrich Patty Ravens Sharon Kremp and Sasinane Sye. Sunday night shifts list Beverly Barnett Don Murray Wayne Tedford and Jixanie Fields.
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