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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1950
Page
4
In an August 30 1950 editorial the writer asserts that while Babylon enslaved conquered Israel’s bodies, it could not enslave the souls of God’s people. The piece cites Isaiah 45 22 and urges readers to look unto God for salvation.
The writer reflects on the death of John Sullivan, recalling boyhood memories in Oregon township. He recalls his first job as a 11 year old hired hand paid 75 cents a day to drive a team and haul corn, noting his difficulties with Belle the tall mare during the shucking season.
The narrator recalls a farm laborer named John Sullivan who paid 75 cents a day and taught respect through equal treatment. He describes hauling corn, saving for a future wagon, and the mentor’s hardy character and absence of coldness or pencil use. Sullivan died at 89, leaving a legacy of pioneer grit.
Charles Morris describes arrival in Mexico City for the 26th annual Y's Men convention. He notes chaotic traffic, ongoing modernization contrasts, hospitality, meetings with delegates including Dick McCleery, and comforts at hotels like the Del Prado. He observes education efforts, poverty, and the need for planning and reservations for travel.
Prof. T. G. Hunter of Sydney University warns that American and British groups are close to perfecting artificial wool. He claims synthetic wool will match natural wool in quality and cites nylon’s impact on silk as a precedent. He notes Japan’s silk industry suffered from nylon and rayon.
An English oil firm spent more on synthetic research last year than Australia’s total research. A remarked demand says wool research is woefully underfunded and synthetics threaten Australia’s economic basis. Hunter warns synthetics already surpassed indigo silk and rubber, with wool next.
A Scotchman caused a disturbance by blowing out all four tires when the first free air station was opened, illustrating tensions surrounding the new service.
Al bert Swett taught a two hour Burdett College lecture to 60 students aboard a commercial airliner circling along the New England coast. The unusual session kept all students in their seats with no one attempting to leave early.
Riverside residents share visits and travel news as Mr. and Mrs. Milton Birka and Mrs. Mary Birka meet at John Liska and Anna Krotz homes. Peggy Perrin visits Aletha Wingler in Iowa City while Homer Curry returns from a Black Hills trip.
During the making of the Abbott and Costello comedy The Naughty Nine Ties, forty extras say they had the softest acting jobs imaginable. The article notes the film is currently in production.
At the State Theatre a strict director ordered all mirth silenced during Abbott and Costello’s baseball routine. Audience members were told to pretend to laugh quietly while the skit, lasting over six minutes, played without audible laughter until the applause broke out at the end.
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