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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
5
Congressman Karl E. Mundt argues that water pollution demands immediate federal action. He notes vague talk and little action, cites municipal sewage and industrial toxins as the main sources, and urges citizens to pressure Senators and governors to enact strong nationwide standards to protect public waters.
The piece argues state control of pollution is ineffective and calls for federal standards. It outlines three essentials for any law: federal cleanliness standards, prohibition of new pollution sources, and enforceable penalties to compel compliance. It also notes local college honors and community notes.
Mr and Mrs William Johansmeier and Miss Betty Tieman were guests of honor at a supper in the Cairo Evangelical United Brethren church. They plan to move to Mellen Texas. Mr Johansmeier lived five years on the local farm.
Wheaton Illinois student and Rev Monard Sanford of New Jersey attend opening events. Enoch Sanford, mission candidate, studies in Denver and Milwest Bible Institute. Mrs Enoch Sanford and St Louis attendees also present. Columbus schools begin Monday August 25 under H B Northey with Mrs William Pine teaching first grade. Richard and Pearl Coon welcome son Richard Earl born August 6 at Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Columbus Canning factory led by Kenneth McCoy starts season packing for a short run. Tomatoes ripen slowly this season.
Round Grove notes report travels by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boyd with Donna and other relatives through western states. Bert Dennis buys the O Conner estate farm. Janet and Lois Carl visit Judy Skubal in Washington. The Percy Skubal family spent Sunday in Davenport with Mrs. Bob Schneider. Haskins Church young married class held an ice cream social to fund church basement decorating.
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