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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
4
Wheeler McMillen analyzes the welfare state concept from Pathfinder, detailing how government programs aim to provide care, housing, schooling and price supports while funded by taxes and bonds. He notes bonds are sold to banks, money circulates, and inflationary pressure may grow as money supply expands.
The piece outlines how price ceilings subsidies rationing and government takeovers can curb shortages but risk black markets and unemployment. It questions whether these steps make a welfare or illfare state and cites a mock civic warning about overreach.
In Washington, Rev. Carl Klein recalls a 1940 corn map project displayed at the corn festival. The 18 by 25 feet map used 1.5 million kernels and depicted Iowa’s counties in color with roads rivers and county seats. The map, stored at the YMCA, belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and could be restored for a future exhibit.
A bold defense of freedom of the press arguing editors, radio, movies and newspapers shape public opinion. It warns that control over publication risks government overreach and manipulation, urging readers to exercise their right to read, think, and decide with common sense and conscience.
A collection of light anecdotes and quips. A high school girl hides an engagement ring to surprise friends at school. A groom's party member jokes about his grandmother's death at a wedding line. A taxi driver spins a tale of wartime service and a pretend injury with a joking tone.
A member receives a letter from the lodge president asking him to serve on the reception committee for the upcoming annual lodge dinner. The note includes a red ribbon marked Reception Committee and requests his presence at seven. He planned to skip the event but is drawn in by the invitation.
Mr. Schmitt recalls a colored image taken by a university associate at Iowa City. He has not seen it. The page features the 1940 Journal picture used for the corn festival, but it lacks color.
A Round Grove hunt began after John and his hound frightened a wolf from its lair. The beast was fatally shot on Otis Love farm in Louisa county mid afternoon. Wolves had not been seen in the area for 15 years or more.
Mr and Mrs Henry L Rees hosted relatives at a dinner in Columbus Junction on their silver wedding day December 25. Mr and Mrs Edwin Richards plan a Tuesday afternoon departure for Inglewood California to visit the late
All in a lifetime recollections show ter's sister Mrs. R. J. Shoop and family. Mrs. Woodrow J. Shearer returns from Madison Wisconsin visit with her mother Mrs. Nellie Ogilvie. Mr. and Mrs. BO Roundy return from relatives in Woodbine and Logan.
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