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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
10
The prospect of a 1946 Buick at the front door has stirred entrants in the Robin Hood event, raising excitement for the prize and drawing public attention to the promotion hosted by the flour company.
An examination of the first entries in a pre war era prize contest reveals 655 prizes led by three four door Buick sedans. Entrants must finish the sentence I like Robin Hood Flour because in 25 words or less to compete for Buicks and a broad set of appliances and home goods from RCA Victor Frigidaire Bendix Sunbeam Westinghouse.
Des Moines July 18 state chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis promised the best available medical care for poliomyelitis. Chapters presented equipment to University Hospitals during a meeting at the Hospital Medical Building. About 125 delegates from Iowa’s 101 chapters attended the first annual meeting aimed at readying representatives for the polio epidemic.
Elaine Whitelaw assistant regional director of chapters explained the Foundation promised full support to official institutions in combatting the disease. She said aid provided by the Foundation was not charity but money held in trust from contributions of the American people to the March of Dimes.
The postwar All-Iowa Fair will run August 11 to 16 at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Charles D. Moore outlines a Centennial themed program with international auto races and Thrill Day stunts.
Washington July 18 aviation news notes steamship lines may lose half of luxury travel to airlines.
Secretary L B Cunningham announces an $100000 television exhibition at the Iowa Centennial State Fair August 23 30 presenting public demonstrations of transmission and reception. A New York City crew of 10 engineers will operate the equipment with a TV producer directing. Live talent programs will air from a studio in a tent and twelve home receivers will let visitors watch on site.
The listing notes scarce goods including furniture and vacuum cleaners along with appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, sewing machines and photographic equipment, reflecting limited stock and varied offerings.
The civilian production administration issued an order to prevent manufacturers from withholding household items to raise prices. The CPA prohibits keeping more than a 34 day supply on hand.
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