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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
8
New York dispatch reports on progress of 1.5 million former Gf Joe students in college. The brief notes ongoing efforts to improve academic records and support programs for this large group.
A United Press survey of about 200 colleges shows at least 0 percent of former servicemen are failing to reach passing grades. Most of the 90 percent group will complete four years, some ahead of time. A small dropout rate exists among former GIs while new army recruits enter. Total enrollment reaches about 2,000,000 students with non vets included, peak not expected to taper before 1948 or 1949, and possibly 1950.
Ried veterans, including those with children, top honor rolls across schools. GI Joes take demanding courses like chemistry and engineering, avoiding cultural subjects. They pursue technical education and aim for well paying jobs after graduation.
Washington January 27 The post office department will issue a new air letter similar to V Mail that can be sent anywhere overseas for 10 cents. Second assistant postmaster general Gael Sullivan, who oversees postal service to foreign destinations, announced the plan.
John Clement owner of a Toledo gas station contemplates Monty the doberman after the guard dog allowed burglars to take the safe and bit an officer and an employee. Clement says the dog is good and could turn lawful with training.
Countries said the new service probably will be inaugurated next month. The report notes expectations for a rollout timetable across nations and outlines possible regional timelines and officials' comments.
Chicago livestock market totals show hogs 8 500 head with gains to 1.00 and sows strong. top 25.00. Good and choice weight ranges listed. Cattle mostly steady to higher as feeders and cows move. calves totals 1 200. Sheep quiet with bids near steady. Colorado fed yearlings at 20.00.
Four persons died in accidents across Iowa over the weekend raising the 1947 highway death toll. A Rock Island freight train collided with a car near Waterloo killing two and injuring two others. Other fatalities include Delbert Benton of Wesley and Stephen Twyer Jr of Humboldt. Beth Lint of Wayland and her child were minorly injured when their car overturned near Des Moines.
An early twin Mustang will attempt the longest fighter flight, 5 000 miles non stop from Honolulu to New York, in 16 hours at about 300 mph. Lt Col Robert F E Thacker and Lt John M Ard from Wright Field will pilot the Betty Jo from Hickham Field.
Mrs M D Bennett of Buffalo New York visits at the Rev O J Fix home in Ainsworth. She and her mother plan a Davenport trip for a few days before returning home.
Linoleum can be cut and handled more easily if first placed in a warm room or sunlight for a few hours. The method helps soften the material for easier scoring and fitting.
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