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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1941

Page

4

Bible Thought and Reflections on Travel and War News

The note discusses Paul’s early travels in Galatians and reflects on a rural newspaper writer Alvin C. Hasty’s view of the profession after twenty five years. It then considers American mobility with cars and highways, cross border travel toward Alaska and Mexico City, and ends with a warning from Secretary Knox about reporting naval movements to protect national defense.

Journal Alvin C. Hasty Homestead Farm Hasty Kansas Iowa America Alaska Mexico City South America

Government action urged to end defense industry strikes

The Sioux City Journal notes rising lumbago amid spring chores but stresses Washington must curb strikes in defense industries. Knudsen and Knox warn produce or else, backing swift anti strike measures or martial action to keep factories running. The Christian Science Monitor cites automaker forecasts of farm grown cars and other fantasies becoming realities.

Sioux City Journal Washington William O. Knudsen Office of Prediction Management Secretary of the Navy Knox Mr. Knudsen Col. Knox The Christian Science Monitor Kentucky

After the War What Comes Next in Economic Recovery

The Red Oak Express notes wartime industrial push and rising employment as factories run at capacity. It argues defense spending provides a temporary boost but warns of a global debt burden and postwar unemployment when wars end and defense programs finish, leaving nations poorer and struggling to absorb veterans into civilian work.

Red Oak Express Navy Europe

Wisdom, Wit and Patter from an Old Newspaper

A collage of quips and jokes with moral sayings from Franklin to Saul, son of Kish. Anecdotes touch on thrift, self control, advertising misfires, and everyday humor. A lighthearted look at human folly and prudence.

Vato Isaac Jacob Saul Kish

Press Portraits: The World Moves From Unhappy Stage

A brief feature notes the world transitions from an uncertain era toward an ultimate, completed condition as seen through press portraits in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Memphis

Cheers For Miss Bishop Opens At State Theatre

Martha Scott stars as Ella Bishop in the film Cheers For Miss Bishop opening Thursday at the State Theatre. The production, adapted from Bess Streeter Aldrich, features a large cast including Edward Gwenn Sterling Holloway Sidney Blackmer and Mary Anderson set against a midwestern university before the century’s turn.

Martha Scott William Garfin State Theatre Bess Streeter Aldrich Edwiard Gwenn Sterling Holloway Sidney Blackmer Mary Anderson Dorothy Peterson Jack Mulhall Wiliam Faritty Miss Bishop Ella Bishop

Holy Week Services At West Chester Church Notice

Special Holy Week services will be observed at the Methodist church on Wednesday and Thursday with additional observances at home. The notice notes travel considerations and local scheduling for observances in West Chester with Mrs. R. C. Ferguson as the listed contact.

West Chester R. C. Ferguson

Teleki's suicide linked to fear of German domination

Hungarian premier Count Teleki reportedly killed himself in Budapest citing inability to resist complete German domination. He had previously opposed Axis control but aligned Hungary with Nazi Germany under Hitler pressure, as indicated by farewell notes to his ailing wife.

Paul Teleki Budapest Count Teleki Adolf Hitler Hungary

Young WWI flier Soleed imlis rises to aviator rank

Soleed imlis, aged 17, earned full U S army flier status after 90 minutes of instruction in World War I. He learned aircraft mechanics before lunch and soloed after lunch. He later became a young acrobatic flight instructor with the U S Air Force and co founded Pan American Airways, now serving as board chairman.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney U. S. Army Whitney U. S. Air Force Pan -American Airways Naw

Chapter CX PEO entertains Columbus Jct members

Chapter CX P E O at McCleery Home Columbus Junction hosted members after initiation rites. Helen Orr spoke on National News and the next meeting is set for April 21 at Hattie McGrew home with Martha Butler and Margaret Me Keen in charge. The Women's Society of Christian Service met with Rena Pratt leading and plans May 2 at Marie Keene home.

Columbus Junction Louise McCleery Sisterhood Helen Orr Hattie McGrew Martha Butler Margaret MeKeen Pratt Women’s Society of Christian Service Columbus City Methodist Church Rena Pratt Bessie Graham Marie Keene

Unemployment Costs During Low Mood Hit Nation Hard

The National Resources committee reports unemployment during the recession dragged the nation down by 200 billion dollars. Idle workers and idle machines contributed to the economic slump.

National Resources Committee

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