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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

4

Government and society weighed in 1946 editorial notes

The piece argues strong men seek faith and warns against useless excesses. It criticizes Truman's political moves and ties to Pendergast machine, questions British socialism's failures, and urges fiscal restraint to avoid crushing veterans with debt. It cites veterans costs, taxes, and national budgets as urgent concerns.

Truman Slaughter Fifth Missouri White House

I BY THE WAY GUEST COLUMN FUNNY JOKES AND QUIPS

A collection of light columns and jokes on shaving work tardiness perfumes and social quirks. Bits include a jealous supervisor suspending a late employee and a Scotch tale about a mistaken medical bill and in laws. The humor centers on everyday mishaps and wry observations.

Washington

Deadline at Dawn stars Hayward and Lukas in mystery drama

RKO Radio's Deadline at Dawn pairs Susan Hayward and Paul Lukas with Bill Williams in a tale of a murdered woman, a disoriented hero, and a Broadway taxi dancer drawn into a web of clues. Paul Lukas leads as the cab driver ally as the plot unfolds to a clever climax.

Romanete RKO Radio Susan Hayward Paul Lukas Bill Williams Miss Hayward Williams Lin Clifford Odets William Irish Harold Clurman

Wittmer and Sons Paint House While Women Are Clerks

In Havre on August 7 Mrs Virgil Wittmer and Kay helped run the Wittmer store while Virgil and the men painted and papered their Burlington home. Several local families visited, hosted guests, and attended gatherings at Wittmer and related homes including connections to Cannon, Mason, McCoy, Westen, Haning, Graber, Zieglow sky, and others during the week.

Lewis Hering Havre Virgil Wittmer Kay Burlington Wittmer Virgil Willis Charles Cannon S. C. Wittmer Lena Mason Clyle Margaret Claude McCoy Cary Long Brighton Everet Westen Larry Mary Jo Martin Westen Merle Twinam Mery Virginia Lisle Herings Merle Charles Williams Hering John Zieglowsky Elmer Graber

Leo Gislain Returns From Oklahoma Flying Farmers Meeting

Grandview resident Leo Gislain arrives home from an Oklahoma Flying Farmers meeting. Mrs Delbert Maxwell reports the event and note from the visit on August 7.

Leo Gislain Okla Delbert Maxwell Grandview Vine

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