Washington editorials weigh Berlin crisis and party swings
The July 9 1948 Washington Iowa Evening Journal editorial discusses the Berlin corridor dispute the Soviet aim to squeeze Western powers from Berlin and the risk of military confrontation. It notes a political swing between parties and urges Democrats to reorganize while praising ongoing partisan balance as a check on government.
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Washington, Iowa
Evening Journal
Berlin
Russia
Democratic Party
Professor from Iowa Runs for U.S. Senate on Wallace Ticket
A University of Iowa English professor announces a Senate bid on the Henry Wallace ticket. The editorial note hopes he avoids mislabeling communism as a people's democracy.
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Tama News-Herald
University of Iowa
U.S
Henry Wallace
Post Office Rate Hike Details From 1949 Bill
Business Week notes Congress approved a 1949 postal rate increase to fund higher salaries for postal workers. Air mail letters rise to 6 cents, air postcards 4 cents, third class and parcel post changes, plus money order fees and other service boosts. Omissions include second class and first class mail.
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Truman
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Department
Air Mail
Shields Family Business Claims Oldest in County
Don Ross profiles the Shields coal yard in Washington as part of a series on local firms. The article traces the business to 1874 founded by Civil War veteran John Shields and notes it remains under family management now led by Henry Shields.
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Shields
Peopl
Shields Company
Shields Yard
Don Ross
Ueat
Minneapolis
Washington
Don
Ivan Norton Plumbing and Heating Company
John Shields
Henry Shields
Mill Taylor of Philadelphia retires from mission board
Mrs. M. E. Miller of Chicago notes Life magazine shows Dr. Theophilus Taylor, from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, as a World Council of Churches delegate. Mills Taylor of Philadelphia, long time associate secretary of the United Presbyterian foreign mission board, retires after many years of service and spoke at the New Wilmington assembly.
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M. E. Miller
Chicago
Blanche Guthrie
Life Magazine
World Council of Churches
Theophilus M. Taylor
Pittsburgh-Nenia Theological Seminary
Mills Taylor
Philadelphia
Washington
United Presbyterian Foreign Mission Board
New Wilmington
Penn
David McLaughlin
Pillow types and sleep comfort
An uncomfortable pillow can ruin sleep. Try experimenting with fat soft, plump firm, thin soft or thin firm pillows until finding a suitable fit. The fit of sleep equipment matters like proper shoe fit.
Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho
A report notes Craters of the Moon in Idaho remains cool with water just above freezing in summer. The landscape is rough enough to deter snakes, and the monument spans about eight square miles as one of the nation’s largest.
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Craters of the Moon National Monument
Idaho
Craters of the Moon
Well Water Worries and Local Eats Noted in 1950s Letter
A farm well tests bacteriologically unsafe for some uses prompting discussion of water quality and nitrate notes. The piece then recalls a Pig Stand restaurant east of town and family ties to the Hartsells, plus a glimpse of Mrs. Huartsell and Starr Marie. It closes with local air-conditioning comfort and a school district birth tally for the year.
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K. Schmidt
Hartsell
Journal
Varnon Frey
Eicher
Everett Roth
So Rare as a Day in June and July
A cryptic verse notes June days as rare and July as common, implying a fleeting time of warmth before mid summer and the return of routine as the season advances.
Gov Warren's VP Pay and Expenses Discussed in 1949 Letter
A Washington Evening Journal note questions Gov Warren's anticipated salary as vice president. It states $20,000 yearly pay, $5,000 car allowance, and $32,385 office expense money, while noting changes in VP duties might affect appeal and timing of any sacrifice. Edited by Robert F. Swartz.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
Warren
Robert Fe, Swartz
Cubs beat I. S. U. 11 to 4 at Greenfield
Washington Cubs add another win routing I. S. U. 11 to 4 at Greenfield. Greenfield pitcher TF. S. A allowed 12 hits while Cubs pitcher Peters held opponents to 7 singles. In the nightcap the VFW defeated West Chester 9 to 5 as Dawson and teammates combined for 11 hits.
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Washington Cubs
Greenfield
Cubs
Green
TF. S. A
Peters
West Chester
Dawson
Hotle
4-H Club Delegates Plan Installation at Ames
Uirty 9 UP Louie Wintermute of Blockton will be installed today as state president of the 4-H club girls at the 1th annual state convention in Ames. Officers chosen include ANH Zimmerman Westphalia vice president Joan Berger Marcus secretary treasurer and Marjorie Schoeman Norway historian. The three day convention ends this afternoon with installations. A uniform modeled by Marilyn Kosene Maria features a blue green slub broadcloth one piece dress with white braid, tie and belt. Each girl will make her own uniform. materials and patterns will be on the market soon.
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Ames
Uirty
Louie Wintermute
Blockton
Miss Wintermute
Marilyn Kosene
Maaria
Wall Collapse Injures Nine In St Louis Theater Incident
Heavy rains weakened a condemned building's wall causing it to crumble through the Senate Theater roof. Firemen report nine injuries among about 150 patrons as bricks and mortar fell. Authorities say no recent inspection was done and vibration from traffic contributed to the collapse.
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ST. Louis
Senate Motion Picture Theater
City Building Commission
Walter Kammann
Kammann
Icy Streets Raise Auto Accident Rate Says Study
A report notes 53 percent more injuries occur in winter auto crashes than in summer due to slick streets. It cites that at 20 mph a vehicle needs about 168 feet to stop on ice, far longer than stopping on dry pavement.
Financial report of Washington Independent School District June 30 1948
Quarter ending June 30 1948 chart lists balances and receipts for School Building and Special Courses funds. It details expenditures, transfers, and totals, with a final $8 725.84 total expenditure figure and certification by Secretary Donald R Boyer.
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Washington Independent School District Quarterly
General Fund
School House
Washington State Bank
Prin. & Int
Donald R. Boyer
Independent School District of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
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Keating Portable
State of Iowa
Lloyd Little
Kiple & DePrenger
Vie Young Sporting Goods
Metal Goods Corp
The
Brodhead-Garrett
Osborn Bros
Paxton Lumber Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chapman & Cutler, Legal
Matt Parrott & Sons
Secy
Farrell's Office Supply
Che B. Akers
Aud
the Quarrie Corp
Beckley-Cardy Co
Houghton-Mifflin Co
Iowa State College Press
Doubleday & Co
House
Geo. L. Westcot Co
Intl Film Bar, Inc
Ward's Natural Science
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Assoc. Films
Lester Leeper
Peda Spray Co
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Pi Cook
Ocean
Floyd Bower
Fenn
Kred’s
J. S. Latta & Son
Eugene Dietzyne
McCormick-Mathers Pub. Co
Robt. Hayes
Eileen Jeffrey
the Riegle Press
Bonita Brower
St. Hist
Amer. Council On Educ
Chamberlin Bros
Wilcox & Follett Co
Osineup Drug Store
Univ. of Minnesota
Wile Bisby
R. L. Lytle
Jeannette Kyle
Lincoln Activities
Stewart School
Edna Klein
Methodist Church
Basil G. McBee
Margaret DeLashmutt
Don Wilson
Frank Lee
Charlotte B. Wurl
Shiffra Miller
Jake Christner
Maynard Goff
Iowa Southern Util
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Farmers
Wade Peace
Fred L. Setwart
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Rentura Hopkins Sporting Goods Co
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