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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1949
Page
3
An editorial dissects 1949 aims and attitudes, urging focus on higher ideals over material ease. It questions federal efficiency debates, notes the Hoover commission, and calls for a community center to support 4 H clubs and recreation, while urging restraint in government expansion.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt cites Herbert Hoover's commission on the executive branch, noting at least one million government vehicles and about 2.1 million federal payrollers. The piece argues the public sector is highly mobile and often wastes resources with red lights and tickets. An Orange City Capital opinion opposes socialized medical service, warning of bureaucratic overreach and degraded physician autonomy under government control. A Washington correspondent highlights inflation deflation policy as an unresolved issue.
Business Week predicts a prosperous 1949 with government spending buffering tax increases and tighter business supervision. It foresees no war but higher international risks, US aid to western Europe, and a likely March senate ratification of a Western defense pact. Food prices stay high with parity floors, and farm policy faces a showdown on price supports. Labor peace is expected with few strikes.
Metropolitan Life statisticians report that total fatal accidents in the United States for 1948 approached 99,000, nearly unchanged from 1947’s 99,600 and suggesting a possible halt to the rising trend. Catastrophes with five or more deaths showed a sharp drop.
The remarks note that among the fatal accidents in 1948 the greatest concentration occurred in and around urban centers, with many incidents linked to roadway traffic and industrial sites. It cites cities and regions showing higher counts, emphasizing the need for safety measures and enforcement.
The report notes total deaths approaching 34,000 with motor vehicle fatalities near 32,700, a drop in deaths from occupational accidents despite high employment, and safer airline travel in 1948 than the previous year.
The Tax Review reports 64 proposals in 25 states, 39 approved and 25 defeated. Soldiers' bonus measures passed in six of eleven states, including Iowa Louisiana South Dakota Washington Indiana Minnesota, while Oregon Missouri Nebraska North Dakota and Wisconsin rejected them. Louisiana approved a $60 million veteran bonus financed by a 2.5 cent beer tax.
In Medical Economics a Wichita Eagle blurb notes Dr S being retired from practice, described as hale and hearty at 65, illustrating light misstatements about physicians.
Brighton on Christmas day Mr and Mrs Lloyd Loeffler entertained their children and relatives at dinner. Guests included Merle Crossett Clyde Crile Dwight Loeffler Willard Loeffler Dale Loeffler Dean Stannard and Carrol and Billy. Also present were Mr and Mrs Henry Hinkle and KE Rudolph who attended a wedding in Richland.
A compilation of short notices reports doctors returning to duty from Baltimore. injuries from accidents at Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals. donations for hospital equipment. a nurse’s on road accident in Cumberland. a meat cutter sought at University hospital. a patient’s improvement at Memorial hospital with a discharged nurse and daily gains.
A state court's brief opinion holds the defendant liable for leaving an uncovered sidewalk hole. It states intoxication does not excuse gross negligence and that a drunken person deserves safe streets as much as a sober one, if not more in need.
Families and friends from Washington Davenport Moline and Fort Wayne gathered for Christmas Day meals and transfers. Ruth Curtis and others joined a series of relatives at L F Helmick home while Nyle Donovan and several households visited relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Fields Robison and others relocated to the Luton Schooley property as part of holiday movements.
Mrs. Evelyn Louise Buckman of Columbus Junction and Arthur Duane Richards of this community were married at five pm Thursday December 23 in Princeton Illinois. The Rev Smoot officiated the double ring ceremony with attendants Mr and Mrs Donald Bell. The bride wore aqua gabar dined dress with black accessories and a red rose corsage. The groom is a World War II veteran now farming on a local farm.
DAP club members and families held a farewell gathering at the George Lord home for Mr and Mrs George Cannott who plan to move west of Washington. Avis Muilemberg from Sioux City visited Norma Clegg, and Francis Mallinger spent Christmas in Richland. The Rameys from Redwood Falls vacationed two weeks with local hosts.
The article details Christmas night visits to relatives in Rock Island Illinois. George Lord hosts guests including Russell Ramey Keith Lord Ann Glen Lord Bruce Lord and families. Bruce Lord spent Christmas in New York with the Lord family. Dinner guests at Manford Rabenold’s home include S D James Coneville Francis Lowe and Harry Columbus Junction Rev Donald Dissinge and sons Charles and Paul Wellman. Additional evening callers at the Rabenold home include Delmar Blanchard and family and Delbert Zager and family. Norma Clegg hosted Christmas dinner with James Clegg John Freeland and Martha Thompson.
A guidance note emphasizes keeping Ola hens and pallets apart. The advisory warns mixing items may cause confusion or safety concerns and urges clear separation in storage and handling.
Thousands of deafened people show wide interest in a tiny hearing device that fits in the palm of the hand and eliminates bulky batteries and wires. The Beltone unit is praised for clarity of faint voices and is supported by the AMA Council of Physical Medicine.
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