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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1950
Page
5
An editorial style diary from Guantanamo Bay on July 9 1950 records humorous sea life observations aboard a Navy cruiser. The writer notes sailors habits and naval terms while offering light moral reflections and stories of chaplains and native interactions.
A signed letter to the Journal expresses opinions on reporter practices and editorial standards. The writer notes letters are printed if signed and acknowledges the option to withhold a signature upon request. The item reflects letters to the editor policy and public discourse.
An elderly reader urges a home for the aged and for people who live alone. She notes that old-age pensions are available to cover room and board only if a suitable elderly home exists.
In Shanghai the foreign refugee committee reports rising unemployment and dwindling funds with no aid from IRO or agencies. By August, funds run out. resettlement is seen as the only solution amid stateless foreigners, many born before WWII.
In Columbus Junction on July 15 the American Legion post elected officers led by Richard Utter as commander and Ralph McKean as vice commander. The adjutant is J E Henson and other posts include finance officer F C Spaethe and historian Woodrow Shearer. The executive committee comprises Harold Edmondson, William Hull, BE A Pine, T A Lewis and Jay Jones.
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