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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1948

Page

8

Primary vote forecasts split over Iowa governor race

Des Moines reports show weak overall interest in the 1948 GOP governor primary with forecasts ranging from about 180000 to 300000 votes. Blue's camp projects a two to one Blue margin, Beardsley backers expect at least 300000. Dems see a 75000 vote Democratic turnout, while weather and farmer activity could dampen turnout.

Des Moines DPR Clyde McFarlin Robert D. Blue Blue Charles Fischer William S. Beardsley Beardsley Iowa U. S Superintendent of Public Instruction Guy Gillette Cherokee Ernest Seemann Waterloo U. S. Senate Farm Bureau Labor Organizations State Education Association Jake More

Stassen calls for naval backing of UN in Palestine

In Philadelphia Harold E. Stassen urged sending a major portion of the U S navy to Palestine to back UN decisions. He proposed a land police force from small nations to enforce a UN truce and urged a bipartisan conference to craft a long term American policy in Palestine. He warned half measures could end the chance for peace.

Philadelphia Harold E. Stassen U. S. Navy Palestine United Nations Minnesota Holy Land Stassen America

Complete stock of movie cameras in our camera department

If you have been thinking of owning a movie camera you will find a complete stock in our camera department.

Top on hogs $24 Rains and temps cloudy and fair

Market notes show hog prices at 24 75 with steady price tone. Weather outlook reports cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with continued warm temperatures across the region.

Hobbyists Turn to Recording For Cash To Buy Gear

Mr Thayer and his wife at 409 East Jefferson convert hobby into income by charging nominal fees for recordings. They installed a wire recorder, capture entire radio programs, then offer copies to participants. Mrs Thayer contacts broadcast participants to sell recordings, funding new wedding and event recordings for summer. A local radio repairman aided research and locally sourced equipment. The piece notes eight candidates in the primary may not reach 35 percent.

Ings Mr. Thayer East Jefferson Street Thayers Thayer Larry Foster

Donkey Baseball Practiced As Novel Exhibition Game

A local sports feature notes donkey baseball where players ride donkeys during the game. It highlights playful novelty and community interest in an unusual athletic event.

Electric Eye Escalator Controls French Subway Lifts

The escalators in a French subway system operate only after a person steps aboard the car. The system uses optical sensors to detect riders and activate movement, reducing energy use and preventing unintended starts.

France

Supreme Court Jurisdiction Under the Constitution

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases affecting ambassadors and when a state is a party. In other cases, its jurisdiction is appellate and subject to congressional exceptions and regulations.

Supreme Court United States Congress

UC Finds 5 Percent Oxygen Extends Citrus Shelf Life

University of California researchers report that storing citrus at 5 percent oxygen yields the longest shelf life with minimal physiological or fungal disorders.

University of California Research

Ponce de Leon Reaches St Augustine in 1513

The explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed at what is now St Augustine Florida on April 3 1513 and claimed the country for Spain. Later on September 8 1565 Don Pedro Menendez de Avilez began the first permanent settlement and Avilez Street became a lasting landmark of the original colony.

Juan Ponce de Leon St. Augustine Fla Pedro Menendez de Avilez Avilez

Penguins Swim Swiftly Underwater Like Flying Birds

Penguins use their flattened wings to propel through water with speed and grace while their feet extend behind as rudders, allowing precise steering under ocean surfaces.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Mrs. Hershberger 73 Dies at Kalona Home

Esta Miller Hershberger died at her Kalona home after months of illness and pneumonia. Born December 15 1874 in Johnson County she lived mainly there and in Kalona the last 20 years. Survived by husband Chris E Hershberger and seven children. Funeral at Lower Deer Creek church with John Y Swartzendruber presiding.

Kalona Chris BE. Hershberger Johnson County Esta Miller John B Catherine Miller Michigan Chris E. Hershberger John Ed Hershberger Albert Buffalo No Yo Delmar Princeton New Jersey Clifford Emery Yoneana Ore Lloyd San Angelo Tez Fearl Akron Mershberzer Mennonite Church Lower Deer Creek John Y. Swartzendruber Hershpberger School of Religion WSUT

Youngest Cardinal John De Merci Reaches 15

At age 15, John De Merci is elevated to cardinal, becoming the church’s youngest member. This historic appointment highlights his rapid rise within the clergy.

John de Merci

Adams Idaho Scenic Counties Area Similar to Switzerland

Adams Idaho area described with Boise County in Idaho about North four and roughly the same size as Switzerland with similar scenery.

Adams Idaho Boise Counties Switzerland

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