Bible Thought Friday December 1 1989
Today's Bible Thought presents a Creative Thought on Proverbs 23 7. The message reflects on the relation between inner thoughts and outward life and invites personal reflection.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
4
War era psychology and night blackouts in Berlin scene
W B Courtney reports from Berlin on war wariness in Europe. The piece describes home front nerves, a rise in mental distress, and dangers of night blackouts with glowing hats and coats to aid visibility. It warns that shelter rushes could cause more casualties than bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
W. BE. Courtney
Collier’e
Berlin
Middle West
Europe’s Warning Against War as a Lesson for America
A reflective note argues that Europe’s path shows dangerous ambitions by a few and urges the United States to avoid similar moves to prevent war. It portrays Europe as a cautionary lesson on how not to govern and militarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Public Says No to Government Run Railroads
Pathfinder poll shows 77.5 percent oppose government ownership of railroads. The piece warns that political control could threaten democracy, economies, and the large railroad workforce amid global track expansion and a 26 billion dollar investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder
United States
Degrees or Education Proposal at University of Chicago
President Bob Hutchins suggests awarding an A B degree at the end of the sophomore year for all students regardless of earned work. The idea aims to push toward focusing on students who truly want to learn rather than collecting letters. The note reflects on whether education itself matters more than college degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hutchins
University of Chicago
A. B
Charles City Press
Highway Patrol Efficiency in Bank Holdup Case
The Cherokee Times reports rapid response by state patrol in a Cleg horn bank holdup. Patrolmen traced and captured the thief within an hour, locating him at a Plymouth county farm and identifying him as the culprit. The article credits continuous telephones and radio contact for reduced chances of escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Cleghorn
Plymouth County
Highway Patrol
Bible Sunday Observances In Scranton Kansas
Citizens of Scranton Kansas plan the third annual Bible Sunday opening at 3 a m in the Methodist church. The 18 hour service will feature pageantry and periods of prayer as sixty readers guide the congregation through the New Testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Kansas
R. L. Badger
Four H Clubs Overview
Four H clubs are groups of rural youth ages 10 to 21. They are sponsored by the cooperative Extension Service of the USDA and state land grant colleges, plus county governments. About 75 000 local 4 H clubs operate nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Capitol Flag Life Span and Budget Details
The United States Capitol flag flies around the clock despite wind and weather. Wear and fading shorten its life to about six weeks. The annual budget for the Capitol flag program runs around $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Capitol
United States
Aluminum Alloy Shovels Lessen Labor on Farms
Manufacturers introduce aluminum alloy shovels to reduce strain for farmers and workers, offering a lighter alternative to traditional iron tools. This shift highlights a push toward easier manual labor with durable metal options.
Signers of Declaration Die On July Fourth Anniversary
Two signers of the Declaration of Independence died on July 4, marking an anniversary of the historic signing. The deaths connect to the same patriotic date commemorated by historians.
Japanese Opera Reimei Portrays Perry Landing in Japan
A Japanese opera titled Reimei or Dawn dramatizes the 1856 arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry and US sailors in Japan, marking a pivotal moment in relations between Japan and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Matthew C. Perry
Japan
Lowest Point in Switzerland Nearby Lake Maggiore
The article states the Lake Maggiore shore in Switzerland sits about 650 feet above sea level, with the lake’s bottom at 575 feet below sea level. It notes this creates a vertical relief of roughly 1,225 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Lake Maggiore
Benched no-strike man sparks outdated quote
An old note mocks a player who never strikes out, claiming such a man is only a bench warner. The fragment hints at baseball wisdom and a cautious view of consistent contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Being Specific and the Witness in Court and Daily Quips
A mixed column of courtroom dialogue and street scenes from Ohio and Canton notes. Snippets show a witness correcting questions about wagon driving and occupation while other lines joke about finances, marriage, health, and local signs. The piece ends with a reflection on community talent and youth habits.
Mowing Accident Injures Woman Near Inwood
Theodore Eggee of near Inwood used Charley McCarthy’s phrase and literally mowed down Mrs. Egge with a mowing machine while she helped a growing operation. She cut her left leg to the bone and is recovering at a Sioux Falls hospital. YYardsticks warn against self imposed limits on effort and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Eggee
Near Inwood
Charley
Hungry heart seeks a word of love amid sunlit peaks
A fragment evokes longing for affection as the sun lights high summits. The speaker calls for a simple word of love to bring joy to listeners who hear it.
Father forces reform through jailhouse belt for son Izzy
In a police station scene, R Lowenthal confronts his son Izzy and the Night Riders. The captain suggests reform school while the father arguingly orders a final punishment belt. The plan: three days in jail with a curbed future, and a staged release to deter further offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lowenthal
Ninth Ward
Blumley
Lowenthal
Izzy
Pop
Cap
Atkinson
Copds Radiance On Life's Way In Loving Words
A fragmentary verse note speaks of brighter radiance on life’s path and the value of kind words in affection. It references loving speech and personal sentiments within a brief lyric frame.
Babson Sees America Afraid of Prosperity
Babson reports November business surge to a ten year peak, yet sees persistent fear of prosperity. He notes unemployment remains a major issue while automation and taxes drive joblessness and dialogue on the economy’s trajectory for six months ahead.
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Babson
America
Venice Taxis and Gondola Help Visitors Find Their Way
Venice offers many canal paths for walkers but visitors can call a gondola to return to their hotel quickly. The city provides easy navigation via boats despite maze like streets and palaces.
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Venice
Czestochowa Shrine Draws Tens of Thousands of Pilgrims
Czestochowa in Poland attracts about 60,000 pilgrims at once to its shrine with journeys lasting days or weeks, traveled on foot or in old farm wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czestochowa
Lourdes
Poland
Economic value of a child tied to future income estimates
Figures from the Conference on Child Health show a newborn boy in a $2,500 yearly income family has an estimated birth value of $2,333. By age 18 his value rises to $28,654, with rearage costs at $7,258. The values derive from projected lifetime earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference On Child Health
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