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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
7
A editorial page discusses civic virtue and warns against lawlessness, praising public spirited citizens. It critiques alcohol, outlines a series on alcoholism and its prevention, and argues the Smithsonian views the starling as both beneficial insect control and nuisance, with remarks on urban roosting and effects on wildlife.
United Press reports that Jacob Malik will address the U N security council with likely claims that the United States made a deal with the South Koreans to attack the North Koreans. Moscow radio broadcasts in 82 languages target Asia and the Russian people, shaping opinion via nonstop propaganda.
City officials drop a dice method to award municipal electrical supply contracts. Hazen Funk, supplies commissioner, and President Louis C. Miriani discuss replacing the dice with drawing names from a hat after six identical bids. The exchange highlights the shift from chance to a referral method in local procurement.
Charles Starrett, co starring with Smiley Burnette in Across the Badlands at the Fox Theatre, showcases a fan gun method made famous by Billy the Kid and Bat Masterson. He removed triggers to speed firing, letting the hammer fire as palm fanning passes over it. Across the Badlands was produced by Colbert Clark and directed by Fred F. Sears.
District Court records show pleadings involving EMA Hardy as plaintiff and Jay El Moore with variants of Lyle J Moore and Earl in a case noted in Washington County. The document lists parties and jurisdiction but lacks final rulings or dates.
State Central Savings Bank files a foreclosure petition in Washington County Iowa seeking 2101 with interest and 7 percent from June 1950 plus statutory fees. Defendants Audrey Moore N Moore Murray L Moore Vera Moore Opal G Goodwin Ken Neth Goodwin Gilbert Moore Wilma Moore Harold B Moore and Betty Moore must appear by Sept 25 1950 or face default judgment. The property is Out Lot 2 in A W Chilcote Addition Washington Iowa. Attorney Robert G Logan represents the plaintiff.
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