Travel Woes and Patience Across Air Rail Journeys
A reader recalls travel delays by air and rail from Chicago to Iowa City and beyond. Fog grounded flights, mechanical problems, lost baggage, overbooked seats, and a canceled reservation mix with moments of smooth service. Rail delays and a staff misread sign at La Salle Station are noted alongside a retiree Burrell Wilder ending 38 years at the Mutual Telephone Co. in LaPorte City.
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Rocky Mountain
Iowa City
Chicago
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Louis
Houston
London
Paris
San Francisco
Cedar Rapids
Convair
Dexter
Iowa
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Miami
Eastern Air Lines
la Salle Street
Illinois
Iown
LaPorte City
Burrell Wilder
Mutual Telephone Company
Night driving speeds reduced in Iowa crackdown
Iowa patrol reports night speeds cut markedly over four months since a November crackdown. 162 summonses issued. 142 pled guilty, 20 pending. Fines vary from 10 to 50 dollars plus costs, with some judges suspending portions of fines. Patrol says motorists rarely complain and many thank officers. Also notes political shifts as Ray Johnson may resign Polk County Republican chair with Rollo Bergeson as possible successor. other announcements place Attorney General and highway commission plans.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa Highway Patrol
David Werbeck
Justice Court
Ray Johnson
Polk County
Rollo Bergeson
Bergeson
Johnson
Clyde E. Herring
Herring
Erbe
Eisenhower
Leo Elthan
Don Hise
Evening Journal Rider and Publisher Masthead Details
The page lists staff roles for the Evening Journal Rider including Shannon and Coublishers with K Shatinen, Managing Editor Dave J Elder, Business Manager Bruce Cowden, Editor Charles Morrin, News Palltor W J Shannon, Advertising Manager Howard Hazen, Shop Foreman, and publication notes. It also notes editions published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 1, entered as second class matter under the 1879 act, Washington Iowa post office. It includes United Press Leased Wire and Inland Daily Press Association memberships, plus subscription rates: yearly and half year options and carrier delivery in Washington.
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Evening Journal Rider
Shannon & Coublishers
K. Shatinen
Dave J. Elder
Bruce (. Cowden
Charles Morrin
W. J. Shannon
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
Inland Daiivy
Sara Tietle
Sara Tietle Senes
Sime Ene
Waeheingtor
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Nice
Monte Carlo
Criminal Court Building
Ueee
Firestone Refrigerator
I. A Rep
Firestone
Ac Electric
Acaron
Sapteme
Fki Bologna
Texas
Pillsbury Angel Food
East Washington
Bell & Gevock
Duncan Hines
Isis
Iowa Daily Press
Vening Journal
Dayton Countryman
Norman A. Erbe
Highway Commission
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