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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
8
Navy recruitment pitch highlighting steady employment, good pay, travel, trade training, education benefits, advancement, pension after 20 years, medical and dental care, wholesome meals, athletics and amusements, vacations with pay.
A Parole Board problem highlighted by an Iowa penitentiary magazine article titled Detainer Trouble discusses long standing parole issues revealed by The Presidio. Associate editor Tom Runyon authored the piece.
The quote argues that a detainer is a dangerous impediment to parole, describing it as a deadly creature for which there is no antidote. It notes the parole board may view the inmate as capable of reintegration, yet the detainer prevents release and the inmate serves time without getting credit.
John Doe is serving a 25 year Iowa sentence and the parole board would free him with seven years remaining. Illinois has a detainer for a one year sentence, forcing him to serve seven more years in Iowa and then one year in Illinois. In effect he must serve eight years on the single year sentence.
John Doe faces a parole detainer based on an indictment with little conviction chance. The detainer voids parole and extends his term, while California resists dropping it. The parole board may only urge sentence suspension to the governor to free him from the detainer.
A fragmentary report suggests the state seeks continued confinement for an inmate due to a detainer, placing financial responsibility on taxpayers to extend the sentence beyond the original parole horizon.
A fiscal year summary notes the goat cost per inmate at 259.98 dollars for the detainer state, down from 280.86 dollars the prior year. The figures cover the year ending June 30 and reflect charges associated with each inmate.
Bruce Barton former congressman and New York advertising proxy toured Iowa in a bid to promote navy recruiting ads. The visit highlighted political nonengagement and public messaging during a period of national service concerns.
Mr and Mrs J G Robinson celebrated their golden wedding with a Sunday dinner at their Wellman home. The couple, married Aug 4 1891, have lived across Iowa from Kalona to Webster and Wellman. They have two daughters and eight grandchildren with one great grandchild. one son Carl died 15 years ago.
Frank S. Hogan and his wife are shown as he is nominated by both parties in New York to fill the district attorney post created by the expiration of Thomas E. Dewey. Hogan serves as Dewey's administrative assistant.
Al Smith Jr the son of former New York governor Alfred E. Smith prepares to report for military duty at Fort Dix New Jersey He serves as a captain on the New York state guard staff and is a city councilman in civilian life.
Des Moines reports the Iowa county fair season begins with optimism as hog cattle and sheep prices rise. State fair secretary Lloyd B. Cunningham calls this one of the best seasons in years with record attendance expected across roughly 90 fairs, culminating in the state exposition August 22 to 29.
Ayers and Joanne Nott singer recount camp experiences while a birthday celebration to Joanne Nottsinger and Ruth Huxley prompts a West Liberty trip for swimming and picnic. All Day Quilting hosted by Mrs. Marion Yoder at her home with a noon dinner. attendees include Mrs. Swartzendruber, Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Marner, Mrs. Blosser, Mrs. Yoder, and others. County bonds sale activity noted with a formal board resolution approving and issuing 48000 dollars in Washington County Iowa.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Chairman E F Bauer and members H P Wilson and Ned Morrow present. Absent none. The County Treasurer presented.
Insulated homes feel cooler on hot days because wall surfaces stay nearer room temperature, increasing comfort. In winter the effect reverses, as warmer walls boost the sensation of warmth.
The Mississippi Valley Fair at Davenport runs seven days aiming for 75 000 attendees and earns praise as the best in 10 years. A new musical revue Flying Colors showcases Broadway stars and an orchestra. The Ali Iowa Exposition opens in Cedar Rapids with 4-H and vocational groups competing in livestock judging across multiple counties.
The passage defines console as a wall set table with a bracket title a shelf supported by front legs or back support depending on wall mounting. It notes current usage broadens console to nearly any wall against table.
Garden note explains removing spent blooms prevents seeding, encouraging repeat blooming over two or more seasons. Regular deadheading yields more long stem flowers for home use and enhances garden display.
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