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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1952
Page
3
A long, satirical editorial essay critiques aging governance and social change from Leap Year quirks to horsemeat, television, and big government. It laments public apathy, urges new management, and warns of a looming constitutional drift while invoking history and everyday life.
The 1952 Iowa Welcomes You edition from Sherr Needham presents state attractions, parks, lakes, and industry. It features Don Radda’s 26 ft 10 in tall corn stalk photo, notes on Lake Darling in Washington county, and references to state officials, history, and tourism spots like Amana colonies and the Mormon Trail. The book also includes color sections and governor Beardsley’s welcome message.
The book highlights Iowa’s dominance in cereal production, washing machines, pearl buttons, and fountain pen manufacture. It notes leading roles in popcorn, honey processing, and other industries, aiming to give Iowans a clear sense of their state’s strengths and should reach a wide audience.
The Marine Corps announced plans to promote enlisted Marines to officers. Commanding officers must recommend applicants meeting standards, with many senior warrant officers and World War II veterans eligible. Younger graduates or test- demonstrated college-equivalent credentials may receive commissions in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Mr and Mrs Rennie Dawson and Mrs Tom Gerdes spent Wednesday in Iowa City. Dawson and Gerdes attended a Presbyterian board meeting while Rennie visited friends in Mercy Hospital. Both patients are improving and receiving support from friends and family as they plan to return home soon. Dell Walker and Ren Crandall visited Tuesday. James Birney and family traveled to Omaha to see Richard Pirey family now settled there. Weekend in Chicago mentions Mrs Lloyd Marek and her brother.
University of Iowa City student Joe Lawor traveled to Chicago to witness brother Conrad Lawor graduate from DePaul University. Mr and Mrs J P Lawor attended from Atles. Norman helps remove dangerous beech trees at Lloyd and Vince Marek farms where a helper suffered a cut finger and was hospitalized. The Marek family reported Lloyd Foster recovering from flu and a late winter spell followed by blooming tulips, with Iowa weather continuing to surprise residents.
Filmed sequence showing Flicka the horse colliding with barbed wire in My Friend Flicka caused safety worries. Technicolor Fox Theatre encore avoids injury by substituting cork for metal strands. Stars Robby McDowall Preston Foster and Rita Johnson navigate the scene as producers weigh animal welfare.
Property department workers dipped rope strands in a gummy substance and adhered them to cork before drying. Flicka hit the fence later and escaped without any visible injuries, prompting relief.
Franklin District news reports a 3:45 am call from Donald Bartholomew in Japan confirming he is safe and resting. Family members express happiness hearing his voice and well wishes.
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