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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
1
Nolley, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arlan of R A 1, suffered a serious eye injury when a wire she tried to discard sprang back and struck her right eye. Doctor expressed little hope she will regain sight. Wire, cut by a pup, caused the accident after she put it away.
The Washington Junior American Legion team fell 2 to 1 to Loogootee yesterday afternoon at Alien Willow. Washington won two hits from Loogootee pitcher while Loogootee collected four. The setback leaves Washington with 3 losses and 1 win in the season.
Washington reports Secretary of State James F. Byrnes arrived in Paris with a proposed federalized Germany. The plan resurrects pre Nazi states under a U.S. style federation to form a provisional central government handling foreign affairs transport and monetary policy. It faces mixed Western support and Soviet resistance ahead of postwar economic unification discussions.
President Truman told Congress the United States extended more than fifty billion dollars in lend-lease to allies and received about seven billion in goods in return. The report covers aid through December 31, 1945, including China’s ongoing support and postwar settlements with Britain, the Soviet Union, and France.
President Truman disclosed that Justice Robert Jackson publicly attacked Justice Hugo Black against his wishes and that he urged Jackson to discuss the matter first. He denied asking resignations from either justice and noted no indication of resignations. A Senate subcommittee delayed Vinson’s nomination as Chief Justice pending Creel’s objections tied to a receivership case.
Fragmentary hospital notes listing individuals with surnames Southerland Saseen Mil sacheliett and Leura Mil, with routes 4 2 1 and Loogootee. Mentions Bernard Ray Law tadgosh son and Mrs William route 1, and Mrs Joseph Sponn Route one. No clear event or dates.
Ralph G Hastings of Mutual Building Corp reports United States Rubber Co has completed negotiations to take over the two Reliance Manufacturing buildings in Washington. Reliance will cease operations as materials are depleted. U S Rubber officials from Mishawaka and New York have visited for the deal. Negotiations locally have been tense and ongoing.
William M. Smith age 71 died yesterday after five weeks as hospital patient. Born May 8 1875 in Daviess county he was a retired B O railroad boilermaker and member of Boilermakers Union Knights of Columbus. Survived by two children Ernest and Clarence. sister Grace Clements brother Henry Smith and Mary Stillwell his wife survived by two stepchildren. Funeral at St Simon's Church Monday.
Washington braces as federal conciliators meet with Asian born labor leader to avert a threatened national maritime strike before midnight. President Truman warned he would deploy armed services if needed while a price control measure and Vinson Supreme Court confirmation move through Congress amid atomic energy talks and plans for peacetime isotopes and a two ton block buster device for Bikini tests.
Washington reports indicate a wage dispute settlement may come before the deadline. Harry Bridges has accepted a 22 cent hourly increase per government recommendations, with Bridges and other leaders signaling acceptance while plans for retroactive pay are defined. Officials foresee a possible accord at a 2 p.m. meeting and expect no work interruption if settled.
Bloomington Ind June 14 628 graduates will receive diplomas Sunday at Indiana University 115th commencement. Associate Justice Wiley B Rutledge of the United States Supreme Court will deliver the address to the class.
Yesterday forecasted heat peaked at 87 degrees with a high humidity feel. Overnight low reached 70 with a cooler night after a low last night of 65.
President Truman announced he will nominate Paul V. McNutt as the first U S ambassador to the Philippine Republic. McNutt, already serving as high commissioner to the Philippines for a second term, is a former governor of Iowa and previously led the War Power Commission and the social security agency.
Chicago reports resumed inquiry into La Salle hotel fire that killed 61 people with 47 due to asphyxia. Looting of bodies and rooms estimated up to 200000. chief investigator decries theft by ghouls. Witness describes victim Mrs Jackson with diamonds and cash purse.
Petersburg Indiana June 14 Wa than Dent aged 55 Glezen Rural Route died at Veterans hospital in Indianapolis yesterday morning at 5 15 He married Suzie Hawkins November 26 1910 born February 3 1891 son of Perry and Irene Dent World War I veteran farmer in Glezen community Survived by wife and children Morris Ruby Junior William two brothers Curtis and Prentice Dent Funeral Saturday at two Atkinson chapel with Rev Grover Krieg in charge of services.
In Mayor Smith's court this morning Leland Smith of Loogootee was fined $25 and costs and his license suspended for ninety days for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. James Bullock of Loogootee was fined $1 and costs on an intoxication charge.
Howard R. York, 37, indicted by grand jury on second degree murder charges. He is jailed in Connersville, Indiana, with his divorced wife, Hilda May York, held as a material witness awaiting release. No arraignment date set.
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