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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1941
Page
3
A historic column defends Henry Ford against CIO pressure and government limits arguing high wages and worker benefits boosted prosperity. It warns that unions fighting unions may harm labor and industry, potentially shrinking Ford’s influence and signaling broader industrial risk.
Pettengill argues republics outperform dictatorships, noting youth in Germany favoring Hitler shows propaganda wins only if speech is stifled. He warns that freedom drives innovation and happiness, while dictatorship forces conformity, creates inefficiency, and sinks nations. He cites Franklin style lines and names Edison and Lincoln to illustrate.
The speaker extols America’s reach in radio, telephone, railways, and home ownership under the American system. He argues the state serves citizens, not vice versa, and questions labor leaders challenging Henry Ford’s continued operation if his methods meet union standards. The tone critiques modern labor power and urges support for Ford.
In Manitou Springs Colorado the Unitarian or Mennonite church sermon urges drivers to sing softly as speeds rise 25 45 55 65 75 mph with hymns including Lord I'm Coming Home and Nearer My God to Thee. The note credits H L Wilkins Los Angeles CA.
Notice of incorporation for Washington Armory Building Co. under Iowa law 1939 code. Articles name Washington Armory Building Co with principal office in Washington Iowa. Capital stock 10000.05 dollars, 160 shares of 100 dollars each. Board of up to five directors to manage affairs. First annual stockholders meeting set for January 1942 with officers to be elected. Registered agent Oral J Brown. Jan 20 27 Feb 3 10 notices.
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