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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1946

Page

3

Our Post War America by Dr George S Benson

Editorial excerpt from the Iowa Taxpayers Association meeting features Dr George S Benson outlining the path to prosperity and the risks of debt and division. He argues high productivity, investment per job, and strong management underlie U S wartime and peacetime successes, warning against socialism and mediocrity.

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Thanks Highlight Postmaster General Hannegan and Conley

A fragment honors Postmaster General Hannegan and Secretary Matt Conley for their roles. The brief tribute names contributing individuals and their offices in a ceremonial note.

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Jokes and quips from a wartime yard and streets

A collection of humorous snippets from military life and civilian encounters. A rookie mishap with a shod horse, a floor walker lampooning a shopping mix up, and a confused civilian asking for a destroyer named Satan, all framed in light banter.

Humorous Snippets and Mispronunciations In A Jumble of Dialog

A collage of quick wits and wordplay unfolds in overheard exchanges. A hospital query about maternity wards sparks banter between a new resident and an orderly. An optimist jokes about cigarettes and cigars. A bartender table quip ends with a baby christening mixup.

Tornado Speed Ranges Up To Fifty Miles An Hour

A report notes tornado forward speeds vary from a few miles per hour to nearly 50 mph. A lighthearted exchange about medical matters accompanies a brief mention of a woman who was last seen boarding a southbound train on Sunday afternoon.

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Police Search For 14 Year Old Virginia Cripre In Iowa

SILBLEY Iowa Jan. uP Police seek Virginia Cripre 14 who vanished Sunday from her home. Authorities appeal for information as search efforts continue with family noting she has not been seen since.

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