Editorials on Hickenlooper Lilienthal hearing and dawn at Iowa
The piece backs Senator Hickenlooper and the joint atomic energy committee's scrutiny of the AEC, praising procedural fairness and vigilance. It notes early-rising Iowa mornings, German turbine engines, German patent activity, and comments on editors and public figures. It weaves national policy with scattered local opinions and assorted quotes.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Hickenlooper
David Lilienthal
Atomic Enery Commission
Joint Congressional Committee
National Presbyterian Church in Washington D C
A visitor records a morning service at the National Presbyterian Church in Washington D C noting past presidents and notable members among the officers, including J Edgar Hoover and Henry L Stimson. He describes the church layout, the pastor Dr L R Elson, multilingual surroundings, and a hot humid day with 96 degree heat in June.
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Washington, D. C
National Presbyterian Church
First Church
Covenant Church
White House
James G Blaine
Robert Lansing
Henry L. Stimson
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Martin
Pennsylvania
Boston
Washington
Towa
L. R. Elson
New Color for Canvas Awnings and Umbrellas
Special canvas paints on the market renew faded awnings and garden umbrellas. The coating resists mildew and repels water, extending outdoor fabric life.
Stamp Boom of 1948 Sees Record New Issues
In 1948 the United States released thirty different stamp issues, a record for the number of new stamps placed on sale in a single year.
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United States
Washington Evening Journal masthead and subscription note
Washington Iowa newspaper name and staff roles plus distribution notes. Published afternoons except Sundays and holidays. Rates show per week carrier and yearly mail options within and outside Iowa with advance payment terms.
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TRE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa Elder
Shannon & Co
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Chalk mark scare at De Wolfe estate ends in staged raid
Mrs De Wolfe fears gangsters marked the gate to rob her home. Pierre and Arturo confront a masked intruder. a gunfight ensues, but the villain escapes. Pierre is wounded lightly and hailed as a brave servant, the chalk mark tale proving a theatrical misunderstanding.
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Cornelius L. Dewolfe
DeWolfe Estate
de Wolfe
Cornelius L
Pierre
Arturo
Artie
Military Recreation Investment Near Two Hundred Million
The army and navy have spent about 200 million dollars on recreational facilities. The funding covers athletic equipment maps games shows and music programs for personnel and facilities.
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Army
Navy
Flounder Imitates Checkerboard Pattern on Body
The flounder can mimic background patterns and colors. When placed on a checkerboard, it attempts to replicate the arrangement of squares on its body.
Post-Nuptial Shower For Mrs. D. Hoekstra
BRIGHTON June 27 Mrs Newton Robinson hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Donald Hoekstra of Richland with 26 attendees. White and yellow decor, games, and recipe writing entertained the bride while refreshments were served by the hostess and Virginia Gowey. Out of town guests included Mrs Donald Hoekstra and her mother Mrs DeBrun of Richland.
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Brighton
Newton Robinson
Donald Hoekstra
Richland
Virginia Gowey
DeBrun
W. BH. Zickerfoos
Zickerfoos
Mirs
William Alfred
Cotton Wood
Wayland
Ed Ricketts
Kansas City
Ida Bevans
Robert Decker
Malcolm
Henry Hinkle
Scott Dickinson
Eureka Springs
Ark
Pfeister Hybrid Corn Company
Janet Morgan
Vera Morgan
Davenport
James Barnes
Keith Barnes
Edwin Robison
Dwight Robison
LaVerne Sherman
Clarence Smith
Hawkeye
The
Legion Auxiliary
Charles Duke
A. W. Ballard
Denver
Colo
Christian Ladies Aid
Glenn Pringle
M. L. McCreedy
Bruce Lipscomb
Washington
Leland Horton
Roy Smith
Port Arthur
Tex
Albert
Ira Saunders
Everette Grove
Waterloo
W. W. Coffman
W. F. Heald
South English
S. M. Grove
Grove
Harry Hoskins
Jane
Oskaloosa
Hoskins Family Visit Extends Daughter’s Stay
Mrs. Hoskins and her daughter remained for a longer visit as Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hoskins hosted relatives.
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Gilbert Hoskins
Mrs. Hoskins
High Heels Once Marked Masculine West European Fashion
Three centuries ago in western Europe high heels were a requirement of masculine fashion while most women wore low heels. Cowboys still stick to them.
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Western
Europe
Decorating trees with hen eggs in Puerto Rico
In parts of Puerto Rico people decorate trees with hen eggs. The shiny egg shells reflect sunlight and are believed to scare away lizards.
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Puerto Rico
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