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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
4
A church published meditation centers on Psalm 121 1 reminding readers to lift eyes to the hills for help. The verse anchors a day’s devotional theme urging trust and hope through spiritual reflection.
The piece argues that public money loans, notably PWA loans now defaulting, illustrate risks in government handling of funds while private financing carries personal risk. It notes Allied delays, U S aircraft production strain, and a push for 8000 planes from England and France, with observers warning each delay favors Germany. It praises American living standards and questions anti-American theories as eighteen Brooklyn youths are arrested for plotting to overthrow the government.
The piece argues newspapers wield influence when bold critique is balanced with restraint. It warns that sensational poles and censure can alienate readers, cause financial trouble, and ultimately lead to editor resignations or closures, as audiences tire of hostile reporting.
An As sociated Press report details a Missouri housewife who sought help from Assistant Police Chief Hal Phillips after her husband refused to quit drinking. She described a series of drastic actions including broom strikes, locking him out, taking him back, filing and withdrawing divorce, dousing with cold water, throwing hot coffee on him, striking him with the pot and even losing teeth before she stopped drinking.
The House Special Committee Investigating the NLRB is distributing its activity reports, numbering in the hundreds of pages. It suggests a temporary suspension of committee work to allow time for review before drawing conclusions about government proceedings.
Last year Washington had a skating rink but no ice. This winter we have plenty of ice but no skating rink. The weather man just won t cooperate. Experts never seem able to tell us what we re up against until we re up against it.
District Court of Washington County Iowa sets a hearing on the semi annual report in the matter of the trustee. The notice lists the case title and trusteeship details for interested parties.
The court notifies all debenture holders of the Washington Loan and Trust Company of Washington Iowa that the sixteenth semi annual report of trustees is on file in Washington County Iowa. A hearing is set for January 24 1940 at 9:00 AM in the courthouse to approve the report unless objections are filed. Attorney T L Brookhart represents the trustees with the filing.
More tractors in South Mississippi lead the Old South with a 165 percent increase from 1930 to 1938, driving agricultural output and farm equipment adoption in the region.
The earliest dog license appears in Dog World records during Henry VIII's reign. Mastiff owners were mandated to obtain licenses, marking the start of formal canine licensing.
A small crowd at Washington's new Armory saw outstanding Golden Gloves preliminaries with multiple local fighters delivering strong performances. Clarence Haifley won in a tight 112 lb bout, while Bob Anderson, DeWayne Felton, Orin Wallace, Hank Miller, Pat McDole, and others earned notable wins.
The narrative traces the Brazilian coffee industry from its colonial roots. It notes beans arriving from Arabia about 300 years ago and cultivation beginning in Pará, marking the early stages of a transformative industry.
The Journal invites readers to submit 50 word paragraphs about a business firm’s first year. Find one incident from any listed anniversary firm and mail or drop it at The Journal by January 31, 1940. Three winners receive one dollar each. entries from non-owner personnel only.
A Mount Vernon Hawk Eye Record squib notes Iowa license plates in blue and white face disfavor yet must be purchased by car owners. The article mentions this year breaks a long pattern of color use and signals forthcoming dissatisfaction with the results.
Richmond Virginia reports Roger K Babson predicts 1940 will be the biggest vacation year in history. Tourism and recreation industries will surge with travel spending nearing six billion dollars, boosted by railroads, hotels, and national parks, as Americans see America first and embrace winter and summer resort growth.
The Grinnell Herald-Register quotes opinion calling Roosevelt a genial sphynx on a third term and notes mixed reactions to state policy. Iowa editors predict voters will approve Governor Wilson’s choice not to call a special session, citing office-building needs and sprawling commissions in Des Moines. The piece suggests delaying new offices or consolidating functions to curb expanding state government.
In response to a history of inferior imports, the Johannesburg Turf Club proposes limiting imports. The move targets a burden now exceeding the combined volumes from India and Australia, aiming to protect local racing stock and competition.
Amsterdam landmark Number Please in Holland serves numbered beefsteaks. Since opening in 1870 the restaurant has recorded guests' meals with a unique check number, now exceeding 4 000 000.
Observations with precise instruments placed near the apex show a wind of about 25 miles per hour caused the top to sway roughly 1 500th inch in each direction, totaling about 1 250th inch of movement from its normal position.
The earth loses heat rapidly at night due to clear skies in deserts. Radiative cooling is very great, causing rapid temperature drop after sunset.
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