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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1950
Page
4
Devotional reading notes discuss Amos 4 1 2 and Jeremiah insights. Written by Dr Saha FOREMAB with focus on message themes and spiritual applicability for readers.
A reflective column argues liquor fuels crime and social trouble through anecdotes of shootings and drunken drivers. It contrasts personal ruin with religious and legal viewpoints, asserting that abstinence alone won’t end all vice yet liquor worsens societal ills.
Des Moines hosts Cavalcade of Music on June 9 and 10 promoting state wide participation from vocal and instrumental groups. Washington plans to compete with high school groups and potential male quartets while noting its Municipal band past success. The event mirrors Chicago Tribune style festivals and aims to elevate local musicians on a state stage.
Westinghouse engineers use a new atomizer tool to spray molten steel on worn steel components instead of discarding them as obsolete. The process aims to extend equipment life by on site repair rather than replacement.
A 35 year old coal miner William Kifer described an ax battle at a filling station to escape would be robbers. He killed Philip Ray and wounded Ronald Nazelrod in Deer Park Maryland and was held for investigation with Nazelrod as a witness.
Navy ordnance scientists at the naval ordnance station in Yokern California are completing final tests of the Mighty Mouse air to air rocket designed to boost fighter intercepts. The weapon is described as a small explosive 2.75 inch diameter projectile capable of rapid salvos and extended firing range compared with six machineguns. Demonstrations showed eight missiles fired at a 150 foot circle from 2000 yards, suggesting a potential 500 yard increase in effective range for fighters.
Stress grades of lumber are designed to guarantee engineers specific minimum strength values.
Walter Eicher of Milford Nebraska spoke at the Eicher church on Sunday morning. He served for 34% years in relief work in Europe under the Mennonite Central Committee. Mr and Mrs Raymond Rich drove to Canton Illinois on Thursday to attend the funeral.
Des Moines 17 year old AWOL soldier Ellis faces trial May 15 on a first degree murder charge in a $5 robbery linked knife killing of an elderly woman. Judge Lou Ladd overruled a sanity trial request after Ellis pleaded innocent. psychiatrists deemed him sane.
Government aid was pledged from federal disaster funds to North Dakota and Minnesota flood victims. President Truman authorized 100000 dollars for damage repair while Minnesota may call out National Guard if needed. Health services and Red Cross aid support 6600 affected families as the Red River rises to 44.88 feet, the highest in 52 years.
The text notes that Alexander the Great refined tactics that stressed horse mounted and horse drawn troops, shaping ancient battle doctrine and cavalry dominance.
Merrimac notes record visits and gatherings among Baldosier families and related households. Dale Baldosier and daughter Linda join Mrs. Marg Baldosier with local relatives, while Brighton residents and area families share Sunday calls and church events in the Will Jordan and Kientz circle.
A practical note estimates that a pound of dry beans or peas yields between eight and ten servings. This rule helps plan meals and determine quantities for recipes or family meals.
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