Editorials on big topics and blind spots in 1948
An editorial roundup from August 19 1948 discusses big topics from money in China to postwar politics. It critiques big institutions and figures like the Maharajah of Baroda and Drew Pearson while musing on free speech work and the Forgotten Man. It questions American policy toward Russia and outlines perceived inequities and propaganda debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Russia
State Department
Iron Curtain
America
Pearson
U.S
Berlin
Pearson urges firm stance against Russia in peace strategy
The column argues for a stronger American posture toward the Kremlin, suggesting a show-down with Stalin could hasten peace. It contrasts wartime controls with today’s needs, stressing that higher production, not price laws, will curb inflation and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Berlin
Pearson
America
Kremlin
Stalin
Drew Pearson
Kansas City Weekly Star
Incomes and costs clash in sense of progress
The letter contrasts rising incomes with higher purchase costs and urges readers to understand the hard fact that gains are erased by price increases. It reflects a rural vantage on economic strain and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askaloosa Herald
Notice of Sewer Revenue Bond Sale in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa bids close August 25 1948 at 2 PM for 110000 in sewer revenue bonds. Bonds dated September 1 1948 pay semiannual interest with principal payouts through 1965. Bonds are not general obligations, payable from net revenues only, with bid requirements and redemption provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Messrs
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago
Illinois
John K. Sowash
Repair Shop Keeps Washington Band Instruments In Shape
Max Lee runs a focused instrument repair shop in the Lorden Imusic building, fixing cornets trumpets trombones saxophones and more for schools and private owners. The Sorden company shop handles about 2500 instruments a year with staff including Francis Schneider and Rex Lee, serving customers from Norton Kansas to Burlington Illinois and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorden Imusic
Iowa City
Des Moines
Washington
Max Lee
Sorden Company
Sorden
Milo Sorden
Army Air Force
Armed Forces
John Yousling
Max
Norton
Kansas
Keokuk
Ottmway
Burlington
Illinnois
Missouri
Sigourney
Conn Instrument Factory
Francis Schneider
Rex Lee
Diesel gains favor with Class I railroads in 1947
Railroads placed 465 new diesel road locomotives in 1947, up from 227 in 1946 as diesel power gains favor among major lines. An inexpensive home dentifrice recipe combines one third powdered table salt with two thirds baking soda per American Dental Association guidance.
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American Dental Association
Washington Evening Journal publication details and pricing
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles with R. E. Shannon as managing editor and Dave R. Elder as business manager. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays and holidays, and includes postage details and memberships in press associations. Subscriptions are priced per week by carrier in Washington and for outside Iowa with three or six month terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Post
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Also Mentioned on This Page
China
Maharajah of
Baroda
Abraham Lincoln
Voorrow Books
Winterset
Madisonian
Low
Lake
Ahiquabi
Lowan
Blondie
Chic Young
Alex Anders
YUST
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Joe Palooka
Gilda
Knobby Walsh
Meebe
Bruce Cowden
Sorden Shop
Spencer
All In
Attorn Jeffrey Bldg
Louis J Kehoe Ey
Law
Turodore B. Bailey
Morrison Building
W. Livingston
Robert Day Attorneys
W. Main
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Paul Y. Shearer
Tat
Court House
John C. Owen
Attorney Office
South Side Square
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Allen Lane
Rocky” Lane
Republic Studios
Black Jack
Dark Canyon
Fox Theatre
Tait Radio & Appliance
N. Lowa
Geo. F. Clark
Harry
Journal
Bldg
GME A
ReKaSe
So. Zid
P. L. Etter
F. G. Livesay
D. C
Spinal Distortion
Iowa Avenue
W. R. Hayman
D. S.C. Podiatrist
Mt. Pleasant
Ington
Eoceca
Vance
RED Comb Gt
Reister Bros
Washington Concrete Co
St. and
Rock Island
Sentinel Radio Sale & Service
South Ave
W.L
Col
Little Phone
Washington Dairy
Ave
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