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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1946

Page

8

Welcome Back Note from Absent Student

A student thanks all who sent cards letters and gifts during their absence from school expressing appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and support received while away.

Senate approves proposed UNO site urged by Rep Luce

Rep Clare Boothe Luce says the proposal to locate the United Nations in the Stamford Greenwich area should be approved by the Senate and made into a treaty so Congress can protect affected citizens property rights. She notes potential impact on Greenwich and possible loss of her own home if UNC selects the area.

Washington Clare Boothe Luce R. Conn Controversia United Nations New York-Connecticut Senate UNC Stamford-Greenwich Connecticut UNO Greenwich

March of Time review and local notes mix with civic hints

A column blends film critique and light personal items. It discusses the March of Time screening, Mildred Pierce, and social anecdotes, including onion night humor, local moves, a couple celebrating a fourth wedding anniversary, health notes, and a Washington business change to watch.

Rescue 496 From Wrecked Liner S S Yukon

Photographs show the S S Yukon split by gales and aground at Cape Puget Alaska. U S Coast Guard with army and navy help reports rescue of all 496 aboard. About 100 survivors reached shore by breeches buoy as planes dropped supplies.

Cape Puget Johnstone Bay Alaska Seattle U.S.A.A.F U.S. Coast Guard

Iowa Liquor Store Sales Rise 14.1 Percent in 1945

Iowa's 176 liquor stores posted a 14.13 percent sales gain in 1945 over 1944, with total sales of 25,240,777 compared to 22,290,217 the prior year. Fourteen stores showed declines. strongest gains were 52 percent at Waukon and 48 percent at New Albin, while Davenport fell 16 percent.

Des Moines Iowa State Liquor Commission Waukon Albin Davenport

Church upgrades add thirty dining tables for basement

The Methodist church will replace the current dining tables with thirty new ones. The north basement room will be reconfigured to provide fine meeting space after recent ceiling updates.

Methodist Church

Hopkins Will Won Estate For Widow in Surrogate Court

Louise Macy Hopkins widow of Harry L. Hopkins will receive his entire estate under the will filed in surrogate court. The estate amount was not disclosed. She is named guardian of Hopkins daughter Diana and executrix of the will, which was signed in Washington on January 6, 1948.

New York Louise Macy Hopkins Harry L. Hopkins Hopkins Diana Washington, D. C

Notable Figures Attend Roosevelt Era Event

The scene featured attendance by the late President Roosevelt, playwright Robert F. Sherwood, and former New York Supreme Court Justice Samuel Rosenman, highlighting a gathering of high profile figures.

President Roosevelt Robert F. Sherwood New York Supreme Court Samuel Rosenman

Swiss Cheese Cursed I Caves In Switzerland

A note on goat milk cheese aged in Swiss caves describes curing practices. The tradition links cheese flavor to cavern aging and seasonal factors.

Switzerland

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