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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1946
Page
8
Senator George A Wilson calls for reform in federal fiscal policy amid deficiency appropriations. He argues government departments spend more than Congress approves, urging changes to curb excess spending and improve budgeting controls.
UN's Atom Head dispatches for a deficiency appropriation then returns. Senator Wilson condemns the action as the poorest kind of business and a mockery of budget law. He plans to study reform during vacation to frame new legislation. Rep Karl M Le Compte recounts a Philippines trip troubled by a plane motor failure and life jacket training on board.
Thanite and DDT combine in Dr Hess Fly Spray for quick knock down and repellency for immediate protection. DDT provides longer lasting kill on flies that settle on cows in pasture. A concentrated product mixed with water and sprayed on cows. Safe and effective. Results guaranteed.
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered thundershowers. Fair and cooler tomorrow.
A compressed report covers trips, rail delays, and political maneuvers. Rep Gwynne missed a Columbus radio forum due to a Pennsylvania railroad wreck and returned home with a cold. Rep Jensen seeks more time to pay Blair bridge debt. Former Senator Gillette, now head of an anti free Palestine league, plans a Palestine visit with family and hints at a possible resignation upon return.
New union leader Joe LeCompte returns with two wins. A bill to authorize Iowa to erect a Des Moines river bridge at Eddyville passed the senate and awaits the president's signature. His measure for a 50 cent Town centennial commemorative passed the house and is set for senate approval.
Irvin Fenn and his men battled the heat painting the State Theatre south side in a very hot spell. Nearby updates note Mrs. Paul Horak and baby home from Iowa City hospital and several neighbors and relatives visiting, moving, or traveling between Washington, Davenport, and Chicago.
Meat is desirable in the diets of babies because it supplies high quality proteins B vitamins minerals and essential fatty acids essential for growth and development.
Announcement from Corporal Anson of the Washington Iowa army recruiting office says the War Department will issue a pamphlet to allow former navy and marine personnel to enlist in trades matching their former ratings. He invites ex-navy and marine men to visit the Washington post office basement station for details, with weekly and town visits listed for July.
The Rochester Hearing Aid Co of Rochester Minnesota announces a world small hearing aid that fits in the hand and requires no battery pack or wires. It promises clear powerful tone and self adjustment as hearing changes. Free booklet and home demonstration offered.
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