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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
8
The text argues that all men share core traits such as courage vanity and honesty but differ in degree application and aims across races. It suggests loyalty can be virtuous in one culture and disloyal in another, and notes divergent customs such as ancestral reverence and dietary practices.
A psychologist claims flattery is a stronger urge than hunger or sex for most men. He argues flattery varies in intensity but, if plentifully lubricated, no man resists it, soap and all, with few exceptions.
Mayor Lewis issues a four hour closing proclamation to aid Columbus City centennial plans. A Wednesday Junction parade precedes the band concert. Plus local notes on resignations, induction notices, conference attendance, visits, and birthdays.
Massachusetts Executive Councilor Daniel H. Coakley resigns from the House of Representatives after the chamber formally impeaches him for allegedly using influence to obtain pardons for criminals. He was denied the right to speak in his defense and vowed to fight the charges.
Roy Aringdale serves as president and A. Rabenold as vice president with Mrs. Myrtle Jennings of Columbus Junction on the committee. The next reunion will be held at the same park on June 14 1942, with Mrs. Margaret Schiichting heading the program committee.
The state department in Washington seeks firm diplomatic action after Germany sank the U S merchant ship Robin Moor in the South Atlantic on May 21. Sumner Welles released a report based on Walter J Linthicum s interview with 11 survivors of 46 aboard, describing a 30 minute window before torpedoing and abandonment in lifeboats.
Mrs Geneva Turner and Mr Orie Turner arrive in Southgate California with newborn Kathryn Jean Thorpe born June 1. Grandmother praises the child as beautiful and well behaved while the father jokes of a marriage proposal. Weather turns pleasant after rain. Also notes taxi chatter in New York, Clara Tate and Jean Acheson settle in Kyle girls home, and Boy Scout Dan Beard’s death and legacy. Wedding in Cedar Rapids, Mrs Rall’s recovery after car crash, and Woolcott recalls aging and Dan Beard’s influence on scouting history.
Local residents travel from Katona and Chicago returning home tonight. Daughters of Union Veterans meet in G A R hall with President Eva Blake presiding. Three-quarter Century club member T J Baxter, visiting Masonite Sanatorium, returns from Memorial day visit with daughter in Haskins. Mrs Schantz and Mrs Holm host relatives arriving from Willisea.
A 1949 celebration marked the leader's birthday with about 50,000 Boy Scouts gathering at the New York World's Fair. The report also notes a new product: dried banana flakes in a 60 cent ten ounce tin, about fourteen inches tall and three and one half inches in diameter, packed with twenty five bananas, praised as excellent.
A young whale in Baltimore harbor, weighing about a ton, has become a seasonal spectacle. The whale, christened Albert of Baltimore, delights in escorting motor boats in and out of the bay, drawing comparisons to Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster in local excitement.
A study shows that from every one dollar paid for gasoline a motorist contributes 32 cents in taxes while 68 cents goes toward the gasoline itself. The finding highlights the tax burden embedded in fuel prices and the portion allocated to gasoline purchases.
A historical note states that if Alexander Graham Bell had delayed patent filing by two hours, his telephone patent would have remained obscure. Bell’s patent was filed two hours before Elisha Gray’s application, securing priority for the invention.
The Cerro Azul No 4 oil well in the Tux tam region of Mexico is believed to be the largest, with reported daily production up to 260000 barrels. The estimate underscores Mexico's significant early 20th century oil output and regional industry leadership.
Dr. L. F. Barker of Johns Hopkins medical school asserts longevity is hereditary and determined before birth. He emphasizes that life span depends on ancestral lines and derives from long lived forebears, not on personal lifestyle choices.
England marks Guy Fawkes Day on November 5 remembering the Gunpowder plot conspirator. He was captured by the king's men on November 5, 1605 at the House of Lords complex.
A historical note lists items made from milk including casein wool belt buckles buttons fountain pen barrels radio knobs combs knitting needles and glazed papers, illustrating early synthetic use of dairy-derived materials.
West Bound No 3 Davenport to Kansas City local departs 9 58 a m. No 25 Southwest Limited departs 1 45 p m. East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 5 14 p m. No 26 Southwest Limited departs 1 19 a m. Nos 3 and 4 daily except Sunday W C Bell Agent.
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