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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
6
United States Holds Vast Gold Hoard Record Quantity
The United States possesses more than three fifths of all above ground gold, a larger reserve than any other nation in history. The figure underscores U S dominance in global gold holdings and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Births Report: Twins, Triplets and Quadruplets Rise
Public Health Service analysis covers 1940 to 1944 showing 130619 sets of twins 1382 triplets and 29 quadruplets. Year by year totals include 12 quadruplets in 1941 and 1 in 1948 statement notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Health Service
Shoe pockets as inside closet door organizers
A cleaning closet door mounted shoe pocket organizer holds small items like dust cloths whiskbrooms and clothes, keeping them accessible and neatly separated for quick chores.
The Bermudas a British Island Group Details
The Bermudas are a group of islands belonging to the British empire. They lie 580 miles east of North Carolina and 677 miles from New York. Twenty of the 560 islands are inhabited. Discovered by Juan de Bermudez in the early 16th century, they were named for him. Sir George Somers was shipwrecked there in 1609, leading to the plantation idea. The crown assumed governance in 1684.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermudas
North Carolina
New York
Juan de Bermudez
Sir George Somers
Somers
Crown
Australia Maintains Flying Doctor Service Bases
Australia keeps a mobile medical service operating from six bases to provide remote communities with fast care and a chance to speak with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Growth and fruiting differences by rootstock in citrus
Orange and grapefruit trees on rough lemon rootstock bear earlier and grow larger, yielding bigger crops. Fruit average size is slightly larger with a coarser texture and thicker rinds but less juice by weight. Eating quality is lower than fruit grown on sour orange, which has higher total solids and total acidity.
Automotive Industry Dominates Gasoline and Material Market
The automotive sector remains the principal consumer for gasoline and key materials including rubber steel upholstery leather mohair lead and nickel, shaping demand across these allied industries.
America’s Cancer Loss Each Time The Clock Ticks
A stark statistic notes that every three minutes another American dies from cancer highlighting ongoing mortality impact and urgency for treatment advances and awareness initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States Takes Possession of Virgin Islands in 1917
The United States assumed formal possession of the Virgin Islands including St. Thomas St. Croix and St. John on March 28 1917 marking the transfer from the Danish West Indies to U S control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virgin Islands
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
Danish West Indies
Andes and Aconcagua feats and polar air travel precursors
The piece notes Mount Aconcagua’s ascent using short-wave radio and weather data as part of a broader history of Andean peaks. It recalls Salomon Andrée’s 1897 Danish Greenland crossing attempt by balloon, linking early polar exploration to Spitsbergen as a trans polar aerial depot. It also gives a home hints tip about painting baseboards with cardboard to shield wallpaper.
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Andes Mountains
Aconcagua
Salomon Andree
Danes Island
Greenland
Spitsbergen
Faith Teaches World Unity and Education Emphasis
Baha i teachings affirm that only a world religion can foster a global commonwealth. The faith upholds the unity of God and prophets, stresses human oneness, and obligates unfettered truth seeking plus compulsory education.
Community and Livestock Sale Dates Across Iowa
Weekly livestock sales held at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Kalona Kalona Ollie Hi Dollar and other venues. A public sale of household furnishings set for 1 30 p m Saturday June 19 1948 at Riverside Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Kalona
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Hi Dollar Sales Company
Sigourney
M. J. Wilkinson
Riverside
Owl diversity across the United States noted
About 200 owl varieties inhabit the world with several species in the United States. The range extends from the great gray and horned owls of northern forests to the Whitney's elf owl, which expands to the size of a clenched fist when puffed up with rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
United States
Weekly Office in Jeffrey Building Above National Food Store
A weekly office notice states the office operates in the Jeffrey Building above the National Food Store every Friday.
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Jeffrey Bldg
Ajbove National Food Store
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