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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1950
Page
5
The piece laments deadly enemies in power yet cites faith in greater power. It critiques aging fairs and calls for a modern Iowa fair plan with a planning board, Townsley Park site, and new judging by progress. It praises Iowa newspapers and urges firm price controls and universal rationing to avoid inequities.
A U S newspaper round up notes a year of crises from Mule Train to Korea, with ΄McCarthy΄ and canasta cited as symbols of ongoing upheaval. The Sioux City Journal voices uncertainty about Soviet and satellite actions as democracies vow to resist aggression.
Will C. Shaw of Cedar Rapids, a former Chester resident who ran a store here about twenty years ago, died. Funeral services were held in Cedar Rapids. Local visits included Ernest Raine Arlene of Sibley and John Clymer of Peoria Illinois. Multiple West Chester residents hosted guests and shared news of local families and illness.
Jane Wyatt born to Christopher Biloff Wyatt and Euphemia van Rensaelaer Wyat as the second daughter. The notice notes the traditional phrasing living in the family line and highlights the newborn in the local society column.
Jane Russell stars in House by the River produced by Fidelity Pictures at Republic Studios. The dramatic thriller opens Sunday at the Fox Theatre with Louis Hayward and Lee Bowman. she plays the wife of a murderer.
In a columnist note from Emmetsburg Reporter T. M. Kelly argues that even a hypothetical third world war would not derail politics or motivate voters, claiming global tensions would be resolved and elections would proceed regardless.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including R E Shannon and Charles Morris with ownership and publication notes. It provides subscription pricing for carriers in Washington and surrounding Iowa, with monthly and yearly options and advance payment terms.
Gambler Mickey Cohen and bodyguard John Stompanato fled into Chicago traffic after police released them and told them to leave the city. Chief Andrew Aiken declared Cohen the country’s hottest target and warned him to keep out, noting multiple prior attempts on Cohen’s life. Cohen was later arrested in a penthouse at the Ambassador East.
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