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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought emphasizes Psalms 9 8 on righteous judgment and upright governance. It cites historian Norman H Davis noting nations fall not from external foes but from greed and internal weakness.
Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson argues air lanes across the north pole are practical and could shorten routes such as Chicago to Calcutta by heading north and across the Arctic. He notes great cities lie in the North Temperate zone and that direct routes between them cross near the Arctic, with savings in travel distance despite extreme cold in some regions.
The Indianapolis Star argues against Senate Bill 29 to cap trains at seventy cars. It cites Nevada and Arizona rulings finding no safety relation and warns the bill would raise operating costs by about 90 million dollars by creating unnecessary train crews, shifting burden to rail companies.
The text discusses better flying conditions in extreme cold with fog rare and sleet absent in the Arctic. It notes many lakes offer emergency landings, and frozen ground extends across Canada Alaska and northern Europe, with European and North American settlements along coasts roughly every 20 miles. It ends with a non sequitur about magazines and social teasing.
In Indianapolis on June 2 Judge Frank P. Baker warned a crowd about a pickpocket scheme as a wallet vanished from his coat pocket. The incident occurred while he passed through a tunnel at the track during a race meeting. Nearby, the Lincoln Memorial statue in Washington is described with its dimensions.
A civilian draft practice at a rifle range west of Washington features a man narrowly dodging a bull snake in the target pit while live ammunition bursts overhead. The scene ends with humor as he notes bullets beat snakes, and a seasonal note praises blooming flowers like peonies and bridal wreaths with dandelions continuing to thrive.
A Boston restaurant tale describes three youths staging a glass injury scam to extract money from managers. They threaten liability, sign a non suit agreement, and claim 17.50 each. The writer notes likely future detection and the rural spread remains limited.
The May memorial address honors Civil War and later wars veterans and cites G A R, Woman's Relief Corps, Spanish War, World War activities, and the American Legion. It urges unity, patriotism, and Christian duty while condemning alien displacement of workers and urging selective naturalization and protection of American jobs. The speaker calls for national reform, unity, and eternal peace memorials while highlighting veterans' service and the nation’s shared heritage.
A reader comments on a 91 degree warmth and suggests that Lovas Cornu grows best when sleeping without a sheet. The note asks how the space tests out at the reader’s house.
Des Moines health physician Dr. Harry E. Ransom cautioned that widespread sunburn stems from abnormally cloudy spring weather. He warned the public that gentle spring sun has already left many with sore shoulders and peeling noses as summer heat approaches.
Affenpinscher dogs resemble simians in appearance and behavior. They walk with hindquarters near the floor, climb with notable agility, and screech loudly when excited.
A reflective piece on circus life urges audiences to forget sorrow and enjoy the performance. It notes wire walkers, tumblers, animal trainers, and clowns who smile despite personal pain, reminding that the show must go on at Washington with two daily shows.
The text notes that England shipped the first coming presses used in the United States mint building in Philadelphia, established in 1792.
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