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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1950

Page

2

Changing Pattern of U S Highway Network Survey Shown

Washington report details a vast highway system worth an estimated 30 billion dollars in annual business. It notes 3.323 million miles of roads support 9.1 million jobs, reshape markets and communities, and rely on use taxes, general taxes, and federal matching funds for maintenance and expansion.

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Deaf Parish Holds Silent Hymns at St Pauls Church

In Richmond Virginia on the third Sunday each month the chapel of St Pauls Episcopal hosts services for about 65 deaf worshipers. Led by Rev Guilbert C Broaddock from Washington rhythmic signs guide the hymns without organ accompaniment as the congregation signs and repeats. Broaddock holds a master's from Gallaudet College and debunks the idea of usable musical vibrations for the deaf.

Richmond St. Paul Guilbert C. Broaddock Washington Broaddock Gallaudet College For the Deaf

Iron Clad Alibi Clears Counterfeit Suspect

EVANSTON Illinois police arrest Fang-wen Wang 24 a Northwestern University graduate student after attempting to buy a camera with a counterfeit ten dollar bill He claims a bank check cashing as his alibi. The teller recognizes him and returns ten dollars in real currency.

Evanston, Ill Polivce Fang-wen Wang Chungking Northwestern University The State Bank & Trust Co Wang

Russia's UN Return Raises Soviet Propaganda Flag

The piece argues Russia’s return to the United Nations signals a broad propaganda push led by Soviet delegates like Jacob Malik. It claims the Kremlin will target American figures, denigrate Wall Street wealth, and push for seating Chinese Communists while blaming U S millionaires for Korea tensions.

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Rain Delays Threshing Near Stringtown as Showers Hit Farms

Long list of local residents and visitors from Stringtown Iowa from Aug 1 recounts threshing halted by a heavy shower Sunday afternoon. Noah Widmer, Rex Swan, and others continued work earlier in the week, with social visits to Wayland, Burlington, and Washington. Community gatherings include a better brush party and a shower honoring Stringtown teacher Phyllis Davison who will marry soon.

Rich Stringtown Noah Widmer Rex Swan Ethan Brooks Bill Nellie George Brooks Wayland Galen Widmer Henry Ecliver Burlington Boyd Pleasant Plain J. J. Rich Raymond Rich Elmer Roth Sunset Park Grandpa Edd Wenger Mary Ellen Wagler Norma Widmer Hampton Iva Albert Mabel Ora Orpha Graber Henry Ediger Kansas Gilber Alliman Washington Karl Bachman Mabel Graber Elmer Graber Henry Sexton Phyllis Davison

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