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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1939
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought cites Matthew 5 15 16 urging believers not to hide their faith but to let their light shine before others. It emphasizes visible good deeds as a reflection of one's faith and a means to glorify God in heaven.
The piece argues no true American desires Communism or Fascism and urges continued exposure of groups seeking to overthrow American ideals. It highlights Dies Committee oversight as a preventive measure to reveal methods and activities.
The piece argues alertness by the people is best prevention and warns Congress to demand better methods, avoid political aims and hearsay. It stresses that preserving heritage requires daily practice of genuine Americanism including freedom, tolerance, justice, and respect for others.
The Cherokee Times reports Senator Gillette opposes a third term for any president, stating the two term limit is sacred and broadly supported by people inside and outside the Democratic Party. He asserts the limit reflects a major sentiment and should not be brushed aside for personal ambition.
A devotional line from Hebrews 2 10 proclaims that it was fitting God for whom and through whom all things are made to bring many sons to glory by making the captain of salvation perfect through sufferings.
Three Cedar Rapids men hunted in northern Iowa last fall. One hunter, asked to shoot an old pasture horse, pretended a mercy task then shot it. He convinced companions with a laugh and a new claim about a man to shoot too. The joke ended with the gun taken away.
Judges revise prize plan after announcing a grand prize and shift to five daily theater tickets instead of two, aiming to maximize daily winners. The note hopes to clarify the change for participants.
A literary gentleman recalls a near collision as a gray hatched physician reflects on childhood aims. A sympathetic neighbor notes that many with grand ambitions settle for retail business, underscoring a rueful view of life’s compromises.
A humorous quip about wild oats and neighborly awareness, contrasting city and country crops. The joke centers on a trial witness mixing up distances as five miles by different sounding measures. The judge gently clarifies the common punchline.
An angry baseball player disputes a call at home plate while an umpire retorts to check tomorrow's papers. A later line defines an idiot as a motorist who rear-ends a car after a sudden stop without signaling. YY. O 4
An automobile of 1170 A three wheeled self propelled steam carriage built in 1770 represents an early design attempt at motorized transport. This historic example highlights the dawn of automotive engineering with steam propulsion and is noted as one of the first efforts to create a moving vehicle.
The article notes most Japanese marriages follow Shinto rites, tied to ancestor worship, while Japanese women and men commonly practice Buddhism. It highlights the influence of religion on marriage practices in Japan.
Georgiana Young, Loretta’s sister, asks Fox studios to permit a new screen name to avoid capitalizing on Loretta’s fame. Dick Powell adopts a side-parted hairstyle for a fresh country boy image in his upcoming film. Warner Baxter exits 20th Century Fox after returning in the Cisco Kid, a role linked to a long earlier contract, and faces aging on screen.
A new Sweethearts musical showcases MacDonald and Eddy with richer color and comedy. Technicolor sharpens their personalities as the famed duo deliver fresh characterizations aimed to attract large new crowds nationwide. John Cagney has trained in singing with Kel Jogg, amid a mix of backstage notes and film trivia. Jackie Cooper is mentioned, alongside high school background details used in Gangsters Boy.
The film lists star Melvyn Doughlas with Robert War wick Lucy Gilman and Selmay Jackson in the cast. Latest checkups name Doughlas as the most popular actor in Hollywood.
The notice lists Francis Dee from Los Angeles California Richard Div from St Paul Minnesota and Claude Gillingwater from Lauseanna Missouri as birthplaces of actors.
Quartz is described as the most common and widely distributed mineral found in almost every type of rock, highlighting its prevalence in geology.
Abaca fiber, known as manta fiber, is sourced from the abaca plant that grows only in the Philippine islands. The name manta fiber derives from Manila, the city that exports most of the fiber.
A compact reflection on words starting with the letter T and their harsh associations. Mentions trouble trials tribulations temper taunts terror throes toll tremble treachery tyranny tragedy tears and tombstone.
Historical note describes a 2000 year old Greek automaton, a wooden pigeon devised to perform tasks without human input. The device, cited as an early robot, illustrates early progress in self-operating machinery.
In New York federal court three Coster-Musica brothers pleaded guilty to violating the Securities Act of 1934 for their roles in the McKesson & Robbins fraud tied to their brother F. Donald Coster-Musica. The defendants include George E. Dietrich Musica assistant treasurer. George Vernard Arthur Musica Canadian agent. and Robert Dietrich Musica company official.
Readable summaries show authorities probing a string of fatal cases from Chicago to Natrona Pennsylvania and Greenfield New York. Notable figures include Arthur Hue confessing to a Mrs May Wong slaying and Dr Gordon Mordoff killed in his office by a relative amid custody controversy.
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