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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
4
Editorial notes from December 24 1946 argue that love between peoples yields rebuilding, while anger leads to ruin. cites Isaiah 24 12 about ruined cities and desolation under the gate, urging nations to choose peace and reconstruction.
A column of mixed remarks notes Christmas goodwill and critiques sensational journalism. It cites Paul G Hoffman on preventing depressions, urges restraint in spending and wages, discusses land prices and taxes, and mentions St Paul Minnesota teacher salary protests and public reaction. It recalls Jefferson on people's power and education as a remedy.
A man at a fountain counter jokes with a secretary about leaving to buy a gift for his wife as she hints at a new car. He explains banking terms to impress, but she retorts that his lack of money makes his knowledge funny.
A playful exchange unfolds as a daughter hints at an engagement while her father probes income. The professor uses a chalkboard reveal to illustrate a point. The narrator contrasts the poet and the cook, and a toast from a husband to his wife reflects on long life and loss.
In a fragmented dialogue a nurse mentions the newborn triplets and a choice is made to take the one in the middle. The excerpt centers on a caregiver’s quick remark during a hospital moment.
Bread loafs applesauce replaces milk in quick loaf breads and nut breads gives a pleasing flavor for sandwiches. All cheese fillings pair well with apple flavored breads, from mild to strong tastes.
Wrap apples in paper or pack them in leaves to stop absorption of odors from vegetables stored in the same cellar.
FBI director J Edgar Hoover urged higher pay for teachers to curb juvenile delinquency citing a loss of about 350000 teachers to other jobs in five years. He argued better education reduces crime and noted the first postwar drop in juvenile arrests while predicting about 17 percent of 600000 1946 arrests will be juveniles.
Iowa voters show split legislative opinion on making VJ day Aug 14 a legal holiday. American Legion proposal draws 44 yes, 32 no, 23 indifferents. Some would swap Armistice Day Nov 11 if Aug 14 becomes official.
Drs. Mann and Farrington at the University of Illinois released the acidity test for milk in 1890. The method remains in use today in its original form.
A writer laments the state of the U.S. educational system calling it a tragedy for the nation and urging reform to restore learning standards and opportunities. The piece argues for accountability and investment to improve schools and student outcomes.
Ten conscientious objectors and 150 Jehovahs Witnesses were released as a presidential board reviews 11 463 draft violators to decide civil rights restoration. Justice Owen J Roberts leads the panel with James F ONeil and Willis Smith among members. aim to have home by Christmas.
The board found merit for restoring civil rights in certain cases and anticipated that the president would issue pardons. The remarks outlined the process by which eligible individuals could receive executive clemency and emphasized the role of pardons in reintegration.
Homeowners should perform minor repairs before storing screens. Stand screens in racks if possible. If laid flat, place on a level surface and stack so frames bear the load rather than the wire mesh. Do not rest other objects on the screens.
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