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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
5
A collage of editorial excerpts critiques tax folly and postwar spending while lampooning politics. It weighs inflation, Treason charges, and foreign policy with a mix of humor and caution. It flags highway dreams along the Mississippi and notes regional salary data in Iowa cities.
Forrest Tucker rises from long time heavy to outdoor action hero in Republic's California Passage at the State Theatre. He recalls how audiences preferred his villain roles but now enjoys hero acclaim and the chance to win the heroine.
Birthday wishes go to Mrs John Cunningham Claude McCoy and Phillip Mc Clure as Anna Ruth Dettwiler and Tyrone Paul Butterbaugh celebrate their seventh birthdays. Mr and Mrs Alfred Hodges and son visit the John Martin home in Ft Madison with Opal Flynn and her son from Quincy.
Local mention notes Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin and extended Martin family members from Ames and Carl Martin of New Orleans stopping at John Martin’s home Christmas day before traveling to a gathering near Crawfordsville. Also listed are guests at a Christmas roast goose dinner at Charles Marek’s home including Mrs. John Shalla Emma Bopp Dale Marek and others.
The Washington Evening Journal records show publisher Bilder Shannon & Co, R ik. Shannon as managing editor Dave Ro Bilder as business manager Bruce C. Cowden as editor Charles Morris as news editor W. J. Shannon as advertising manager and Max Marble as plant superintendent. It lists publication times and class of mail, with subscription rates and regional pricing details.
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