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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1941

Page

4

Great Retreat Attack on Americas Debt and War Policy

Opinion piece notes John T. Flynn at the Economic Club of New York advocates that the U S is suffering a great retreat driven by government debt and misguided leadership. He argues democracy is endangered by a shift toward debt funded expansion and warns against a slide into war.

John T. Flynn Economic Club New York City Mr. Flynn America Pericles Greece Caesar Augustus Rome Europe Hitler England Washington

Funeral Services for A. Muller 78 Held at Riverside

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St Marys church for J Alphons Muller 78 who died Monday evening at Mercy hospital Iowa City after being seriously burned February 25 tending a bonfire. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier led a high mass with St Marys High School pupils providing music. Casket bearers included Louis Rose Louis Kumimelhart H Heitzman Joseph Peilioter R A Knittel and Joseph beneath burial followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Local visitors and relatives were noted in Marengo Cedar Rapids and Riverside.

Funes Mary's Church J. Alphons Muller E Mercy Hospital Iowa City Bernard Jacobsmeier Requim St. Mary's High School Leroy Jackie Muiler Robert Huth Maynard Schneider Jacobsimeier Louis Rose Louis G. Kumimelhart H. Heitzman Joseph P. Peilioter R. A. Knittel Joseph i

Joe Palooka Box Offer Sparks Possible Bout

A reader note references Ham Fisher and Joe Palooka proposing a boxing matchup. The cartoon world contemplates whether Palooka would accept a bout after a prior suggestion, hinting at behind the scenes interest in a clash between the characters.

Just Us Club Holds Annual Luncheon at Harding Home

The Just Us Club held its annual luncheon yesterday at Mrs. L Harding's home. Seventeen members and one guest, Mrs. Floyd Murdock, attended the event noted for its happy dinners and an after-meeting program following the business session.

Just Us Club Harding Home L. Harding Floyd Murdock Harding

Easter luncheon marks 26th anniversary of club

N Dodd and Mrs E H Messer hosted an Easter themed dinner with four courses and wagons of cake and ice cream pulled by candy chickens. A business meeting followed. prizes went to Mrs W C McFadden, Mrs A W Yard, and Mrs Raymond Van Doren as birthdays for Mrs Val Fuhr and Mrs Van Doren were noted. Members hope for continued participation at the 26th anniversary next year.

A. W. Yard Raymond van Doren Val Fuhr van Doren

Even from the grave Hitler issues posthumous orders

The Morning News in Dallas reports that Adolf Hitler, though dead, has made sound recordings of orders he expects to be carried out after his death. The article describes plans to use broadcasts to propagate the directives and maintain influence.

Hitler Germany Morning News Dallas Texas

Portrayals and Punchlines in a Press Portraits Scene

A collage of humorous newspaper clippings and jokes from a press portraits section. Vignettes include a boxing star, a restaurant ad, a maid’s superstition, an actor recalling tougher days, and a landlady quip about a wash basin.

Record Earnings Seabiscuit Sets Track Mark

Seabiscuit tops earnings on the race track for a record total as details emerge from Hawaiian Islands exploration notes tied to Sunday January 18, 1778 when James Cook, aboard Resolution and Discovery, reported discoveries for the Earl of Sandwich expedition seeking a northern sea route.

Hawaiian Islands James Cook Resolution Discovery Earl of Sandwich

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