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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1944
Page
3
The census shows more potential women voters than men and both parties spotlight women in conventions. Platforms largely mirror on equal rights and equal pay for equal work, while activists debate the amendment’s impact on protective labor laws.
The Democratic convention drags past twelve hours amid clashes over the presidential plan. Bosses Kelly Hague and Flynn push the nomination while CIO figure Frankensteen argues against city machine control. Wallace fades. Truman secures the ticket amid chaos. Also a feature on prodigy William James Sidis warns against pressuring exceptional children.
Keokuk County News says voters will strike at the top by casting ballots on November 10th to end the era of city bosses and accomplices who have played along with them. The column urges the public to feel like the people as they decide leadership.
The Oklahoma Statutes require elected officials to swear they are not affiliated with the Communist Party. The piece notes the potential legal and moral implications for New Deal candidates and suggests court review to determine enforcement.
A government circular clarifies permitted uses of binder twine. It specifies that twine may be used in a thatch mat making machine to produce mats for covering stacks of cereals or flax. The wording emphasizes that these uses follow the No 3 order.
The Atchison Globe warns that thousands of crooks are ready with schemes to rob returning veterans of mustering-out pay and the war savings of their families. The warning emphasizes vigilance against financial swindles targeting veterans.
A humorous Army life letter from Truax Field dated 7 25 44 mocks daily camp chores and gear laden hikes. The writer jokes about early wakeups, mud, calisthenics, heavy packs, and the infirmary, ending with a tongue in cheek confession of feigned illnesses.
A brief wartime note from Pvt. Glenn reports gastric ulcers and a rush to the mess hall for hominy, ending with a personal sign off about family.
In the matter of the estate of George Herzog deceased the petition of Margaret Witting executrix for authority to sell real estate to pay debts will be heard in the District Court at Mt Pleasant Iowa at 10 AM August 8 1944. Interested parties must appear or show cause by that date.
The Town Council of Ainsworth Washington County Iowa fixes August 17 1944 for a special election on extending and reconstructing the water works. Ballot asks to issue bonds up to 3900 dollars and levy up to two mills for debt service. Polling place is Town Hall open 8 am to 8 pm.
Relief valves on every automatically-fired boiler protect against excessive pressure. Automatic water feeders are advised to guard against low water level hazards in steam boilers.
Pte Millard Chambers and wife depart for Springfield Missouri where he will transfer from Camp Dodge to the personnel department of a Veterans' hospital. Several local residents notable in the piece relocate, visit, or report military reassignment.
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