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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1949
Page
3
Editorials from Tuesday April 5 1949 discuss those who prefer darkness to daylight and those who seek visibility by day. The piece contrasts nocturnal supporters with proponents of open exposure, framing the debate as a clash of values about visibility and concealment.
The Iowa General Assembly will not finish all business but prioritizes schools flood control roads and state institutions. Committees drive most work as lawmakers pledge study and research despite higher costs and low pay. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes progress in mental health funding and facility staffing in state hospitals while key housing for staff continues.
The Iowa House passed 97 to 0 a bill creating a mental patient screening program with $500000 allocated for the purpose. Final action depends on Senate and governor approval after screening, aiming to reduce stigma around mental illness and guide later commitments.
The Search at the Fox Theatre features a cast largely of children nine and under aged four to fifteen. Filmed mainly in the American zone of occupied Germany it follows the search for a homeless waif with many first time actors. Leading role goes to Ivan Jandl from Prague with Montgomery Clift Aline Mae Mahon and Jarmila Novotna in principal parts.
June Allyson returns to song and dance in MGM Technicolor musical Words and Music based on Rodgers and Hart. The State Theatre screens the film this week with a starry cast including Perry Como Judy Garland Lena Horne Gene Kelly Mickey Rooney and Ann Sothern.
A collage of light hearted quips, jokes, and ad style lines about home schooling and self taught skills appears in a mixed content spread. The passage mentions various figures and names in a rambling, magazine style format.
Bruce Cowden recalls attending the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia last June and observing a distant, lively band with a standout drummer. He praises the drummer’s skill, muses on radio performances, critiques repetitive commercials, and favors Fibber McGee and Molly while noting the advertising reach of radio programs. He ends by noting the ramble from band music to radio advertising.
The Washington Biological Survey ordered new metal bands for wild birds with the inscription Notify fish and wildlife services Washington D C replacing the earlier Wash Biol Surv. An irate citizen letter claimed harm from misread bands and urged the public not to mislead people.
A newly invented process enables drying of frozen materials including citrus juices milk eggs and plasma without compromising quality. The method offers potential advances for preserving nutritional value texture and usability of frozen foods and beverages.
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