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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
3
A collection of editorial fragments discusses democracy in Russia and America, patience with progress, voter engagement, and the need for civic duty. It notes public opinion against universal military training and cautions that neglect of voting rights could lead to dictatorial rule, while urging vigilance in national governance.
Edith M. Gates writes of a long Louisiana trip featuring cotton fields and green flax, Brahman cattle near Kennedy and King ranches, navy airfields, and a riverboat tour past harbors with ships from Brazil and England. She recalls the St. Louis Cathedral, Corn Fence, and a cemetery visit, ending with a Parisian courtyard dinner in New Orleans.
The article notes the term pigskins for footballs is a misnomer as most balls are made of cowhide. Army studies from Korea indicate ten volunteer blood donors are needed to sustain soldiers needing whole blood transfusions in the last year.
Sir Paul J. Murray arrived yesterday from Camp Pendleton Kentucky for a visit with his mother Mrs Jern L Murray. In a few days he will travel to New Jersey to see his wife stopping in New York to visit his brother Francis. After furlough he will be sent to Naples Italy.
Robert Kincaid shows steady improvement after amputation following a recent injury. He remains under care at University Hospital in Iowa City.
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