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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1945

Page

2

Editorial on life aims and national unity after leadership change

The piece argues for following God if he is God and notes spring brings setbacks. It cites Goebbels fleeing Berlin, warns against sensational worry, and comments on divorce of labor from contracts. It praises national unity behind President Truman after Roosevelt’s death and urges civil support despite political differences.

United States of America Radio Congress Republic Truman

Roosevelt and Truman contrasted in midwest political tone

An editorial discussion contrasts Roosevelt’s eastern orientation with Truman’s middle west familiarity, praising Truman’s grasp of rural life and common touch. It then criticizes wartime labor policy under the Smith Connally Act, noting miners' overwhelming support for interrupting war production and questioning Congress for not amending the policy.

Middle West Mr. Roosevelt East West Mr. Truman

Local Notes and Farm Bureau Events in Des Moines Area

Mrs. Alfred Neal returned to Des Moines after visiting her mother Mrs. Charles Hazen and the Howard Hazen family. Farm Bureau folks are reminded of a Victory Party on Friday May 4. Lt Russell H Miller and Captain Lawrence M Whisler returned home on rotation furloughs after tours in Italy. Both visit their parents in nearby towns.

Alfred Neal Des Moines Charles Hazen Howard Hazen Farm Bureau Wade Gardner Jerry Clayde Knapp Gardner Indianola G. E B. Prey Cy Bush Washington St Staurday Russell H. Miller Lawrence M. Whisler 15Th Aaf Italy Lt. Miller Washington Harold Miller Crawfordsville Captan Whisler P. F. Whisler

Unidentified Girl In Coma At Mercy Hospital

An unidentified young woman, about 18 or 14, remained in a coma at Mercy hospital for a second day after collapsing on a city street. She had no ID beyond a coin purse bearing the name Virginia and matched a 5 foot 6 inch, 125 pound description with blonde curly hair and rose and green attire.

Dubuque Mercy Hospital Virginia Polies

Safety guidelines for unplugging and cord repair

The text instructs how to disconnect electrical equipment, coil cords, avoid strain, replace worn ends, and safely repair damaged cord coverings with tape. It emphasizes removing worn parts, wrapping damaged areas first with electricians tape then friction tape, and treating each bundle of wire separately before rejoining.

Second Martin Son Safe in France Hospital

Washington parents Mr and Mrs J B D Martin receive word theirCorporal Bruce Martin is in a hospital in France and improving after being reported missing in action December 18. The father also notes earlier word that son Private William J Martin has been liberated from a German prison camp and both brothers’ messages arrive on consecutive days.

Bruce Martin France J.B.D. Martin Washington William J. Martin Martins Martin Robert Moline

Major Leagues Rain Delays Schedule With Selected Matchups

Weather stops due only to rain leaves today's slate with no complete games. Dubiel faces Black in Philadelphia, Dreisewerd vs Niggeling in Washington, Benton meets Lee in Chicago, and Potter and Kglingsworth clash with Dogby and Smith in Cleveland as listed games proceed or await resume.

New York Dubiel Philadelphia Black Boston Dreisewerd OU Washington Niggeling Detroit Benton Chicago Lee St. Louis Potter Kglingsworth Clevelane Dogby Smith

Tuesday’s Results in Baseball Metropolis Standings

Tuesday’s games list New York beating Philadelphia 5 to 2 atastone, Brooklyn 6 with Chicago at Cincinnati postponed due to rain. Philadelphia Lee 0 1 faces New York Feldman 1 0, Brooklyn Lombardi 0 0 at Tieston Barrett v 1, Chicago Passeau at Cincinnati Walters 0 0.

Chicago New York Detroit Washington Louis St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Astone Brooklyn Cincinnati Lee Feldman Lombardi Barrett Passeau Walters

Corn Flake Tart Shells Celebrate Whole Grain Cereal Use

A new summer recipe for corn flake tart shells uses corn flakes marshmallows butter and vanilla. The feature highlights that cereals including corn flakes are whole grain or restored to whole grain nutrition with thiamin riboflavin and iron. The shells are crisp easy to make and pair well with fruits berries or ice cream.

Cory Nakes Th Party

Corn Flake Marshmallow Tart Shells

Melt butter and marshmallows in a double boiler. Add vanilla and blend. Stir corn flakes into the marshmallow mix, then press into buttered tart pans to form 3 inch shells. Bake or chill and serve with fresh fruit or ice cream. Yield sixteen tarts.

Real Estate Boards Estimate $30 Billion in Deferred Maintenance

A National Association of Real Estate Boards survey places total deferred maintenance near $30 billion. It further breaks down the figures to about $6 billion for painting contractors and $1.8 billion for paint supplies.

National Association of Real Estate Boards

Hospital News and Births reported

Edwin Bailey of 493 West Washington Street had an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Sinon of Riverside welcomed a son weighing eight pounds four and a half ounces born at 3:35 this morning. Mr and Mrs August Tinnes of Keota welcomed a son weighing eight pounds two ounces born at 11:27 last night.

Edwin Bailey West Washington Street Rudolph Sinon Riverside August Tinnes Keota

Belgian agriculture and postwar self sufficiency

The report notes only one third of Belgian soil is arable. It contrasts Danish shift to dairy and poultry with Belgians continuing diverse crops but failing to be self sufficient in any sector. Before the war Belgium imported four times its wheat production and relied on imports for rye barley and oats.

Massachusetts Organized Labor Congress Alice Belgium

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