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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
9
A preacher warns that Nazi ideology is forming roots in America as machine power, hand-outs, and political excess threaten freedom. He cites price privileges and a drive for control as signs, arguing the state over individual rights erodes Christian ethics and tolerance.
A cautious editorial warns that Nazism can take root in the United States through complacency and government consolidation. It argues that votes and jobs influence policy, and that without decisive action Americans may trade freedom for a dictatorial regime, with November elections revealing the public will.
Free water for a portion of each year has been a service the town provides for residents of Wal t. Officials say the program will continue for several months, easing bills for households affected by rising costs.
Several young Guttenberg boys head out for a summer fishing trek to provide food. They use boats and gear to catch fish and collect edible provisions for their area.
Richard Smith 16 son of Mr and Mrs Lester Smith near Spirit Lake fled after a car accident. He reportedly took the vehicle to the parents farm lane left an apologetic note and disappeared to an unknown location.
Youngsters displayed a variety of pets at a Clarinda playground show including turkeys rabbits bantam chickens pigeons two day old bulldog puppies dogs kittens and bats. Mary Lon Simms was judged best dressed pet at the event.
In Washington County Iowa Nelson W Thompson files suit against multiple defendants including Elias Ogan and William C Massey to quiet title to the north half of the southeast quarter of section 26 township 75 north range 7 west of the St P M. The petition argues record title errors and urges the court to bar all defendants and unknown claimants from any claim to the property with a hearing set for September 1940. Attorney S W Livingston notes no personal claims against defendants.
A collection of rail and bus schedules lists arrivals, departures, and regular or limited stops for several routes. Details include times for No. 1 Local No. 43 Californian No. 44 Californian No. 430 Knoxville Branch No. 439 etc. Also notes mixed trains No. 23 and No. 22 and Burlington Trailways local buses from Washington with specific departure times.
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