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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1951
Page
3
The piece lampoons British affairs and American policy with satirical asides. It references the Stone of Scone and a claimed coronation chair, critiques communism and appeasement, and cites Truman’s stance on unity. It notes labor conventions debating nationalized industries and contrasts government versus private enterprise amid postwar tension.
The Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce celebrates its second year with members from the town and county working on community projects. Officers include President Dion Wie, with Phil Kreen and Virgil Wittmer as vice presidents and Kennesh Paiterson as secretary. members plan safety posters, holiday decorations, and a bylaw to support local welfare and school needs.
Review notes a new film musical at State Theatre featuring Bellow Hatten and Pred Ar taire with Technicolor visuals and a Parade by Prank Loesser. Plot centers on a socialite and her husband’s death, with a reunion dance number by Astaire. chant of lively songs and witty dance sequences.
A brief summary notes Geronimo’s enduring notoriety as the nickname used by American airmen in World War II and the broader cultural reach. The article mentions a film at the Fox Theatre titled I Killed Geronimo, with James Ellison portraying an army intelligence officer and Chief Thunder Chepd as an Apacher era warrior.
The notice lists Raymond Hiller of Washington serving at Camp McCoy Wisconsin and William M Swift reported arriving at Great Lakes naval training station with companions Walter John Alemann Downe Ben T Allemen and James Gaylord Tachants from Wayland. Swifts address updated to Camp Drewes TSNTC Great Lakes.
During filming of the movie Conflict star Wayne dived into the Stanislaus River to rescue actor Tommy Bupp and another boy. A whirlpool trapped them both, others offered no aid, and Wayne and Ward Bond were pulled to safety after nearly a minute under water. Both men suffered shock and exposure for two days before returning to work.
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