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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
5
A National Editorial Association commentary from July 2 1946 argues that dulled conscience harms liberty and cites 1 Corinthians 10 24 to urge moral accountability among good men as a rebuke to evil. The piece frames personal conscience as a social check on wrongdoing.
The piece argues the Bikini atomic test shows no immediate threat and calls for restoring price discipline through supply and demand. It notes OPA’s veto and potential new control laws, stating big business may stabilize prices while inflation risks remain manageable without drastic actions. It also cites Congress, Senate, and reform needs.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a mother’s wartime toil and a child’s early trials. The exchange highlights harsh beginnings and domestic resilience through a terse, period voice.
Fragmentary dialogue portrays Professor Diggs as a detached savant who remains absorbed in a prehistoric monster mounted in a museum. He would not be swayed by passing beauties, highlighting his singular focus and odd detachment.
A remark laments a youth who shows focus but diverts it to devising an escape rather than completing duties. The exchange notes the paradox of concentrated thought spent on avoidance.
A mother and Tommie discuss Ethel in a light domestic moment with quirky dialogue. The exchanged lines reveal a humorous, sleepy demeanor and a playful suggestion to make a chaperon out of Ethel. The fragment hints at familiar family dynamics and character traits.
A boy describes a folding bed he slept in as it “lays down at night and stands on its hind legs in the daytime” in a playful recall. A teacher asks a history question about General Wolfe’s cry and a child makes a witty, if grim, reply about victory and dying happy.
A fourth grade teacher grows suspicious of Fred's frequent absences and writes to his parents requesting cooperation to secure a better attendance record. The note expresses concern over truancy and seeks improved student punctuality.
A local society column records visits and greetings with the Skubal and Nicholson families. Ronald Skubal remains in Muscatine hospital while neighbors, relatives, and friends share Sunday gatherings and a new bicycle for Judy Skubal.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Nicholson hosted a family dinner in ROUND GROVE to celebrate the birthdays of their children Phyllis and Dickie this month. Attendees included Lee Nicholson Ray Steele Don Nicholson Betty Steele Roberta Mineer Leonard Beauregard and Wayne Beauregard. Mrs Nicholson also cared for the eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Kauffman while the mother recovers.
Mrs. Liloyd Enke of Morning Sun hosted two social clubs recently with a 1 o'clock luncheon. Jolly Joker club guests included ten people with Mrs Emmer Enke as eco host. Funke welcomed Friendly Square club at 1 o'clock with fourteen guests and four children. Sunday visitors at the Enke residence included Mr and Mrs Wm Peel and son and Mrs Lillie Peel of Davenport, Edgar Whetstine, Dean Zachs, and John Riggs helping haying, with others from Hicksons and nearby families assisting as well.
Cream whips best when cold, while egg whites beat more fully at room temperature. This contrast notes how different dairy and egg preparations respond to temperature, affecting aeration and volume in mixing.
A 1944 report shows sixty two percent of bicycle accident injuries involved children aged 5 to 14. The data highlights the vulnerable group among young riders in the year.
A Bible believed to have belonged to John Bunyan was found in Adelaide Australia and bought by the Rev Samuel Forsyth of the city. The discovery links the religious figure to an Australian collection and prompts interest in its provenance.
Tomato juice may be substituted measure for measure for tomatoes in soups sauces or baked dishes, offering a flexible option for cooking without altering liquid balance. This substitution retains flavor with direct replacement and can adjust consistency as needed.
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