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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
4
Automobiles Scarce as War Demands Grow
Editorials warning of shrinking auto production describe wartime cuts to meet defense needs. Columnists fear cars could become nearly unobtainable within a year while criticizing government timing on defense preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Hugh Johnson
Puth Africa
Selective Service Sees Evasion as Respondents Grow Scarce
Press dispatches report that many men drafted into the selective service army are not responding readily, prompting concerns over compliance and potential penalties. Authorities seek to clarify procedures and accelerate registration and reporting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Army
Enlistment for Three Years Fails to Draw GIs
The article notes few soldiers sign up for a three year term beyond their one year call under the draft. Army life does not appeal, despite patriotism and defense needs. President Roosevelt reportedly says National Guardsmen will not stay in active service after their year ends, a stance welcomed by Washington parents hoping for their sons’ return from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
South
Pan American forecasts 12 hour nonstop Europe flights
The Pan American Airways president says daily 12 hour nonstop routes America to Europe may arrive within two years. New clipper planes due next year promise 75 to 100 mph faster speeds for high altitude flight. Since May 1939 Pan American trans Atlantic service has logged 362 crossings and over 20.5 million passenger miles with 4,685 passengers and 445,390 pounds of US mail plus 365,350 pounds foreign mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Airways System
America
Europe
Pan American
United States
New York Civil Defense Chief Loosens War Warnings
Mayor La Guardia, national civilian defense director, told about 100 women’s organizations delegates that U S war entry is only a 5 percent chance and air raids would be surprise attacks. He suggested no city evacuations unless fleets and bases are destroyed, urging calmer public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Guardia
New York
National Civilian Defense
United States
Washington
England
Britain
Mr. la Guardia
Divorce Petition Filed in Washington County Iowa
The petition of Esse C Nicola requests an absolute divorce from Mattie E Nicola and related relief. If you do not appear by noon on the second day of the September 1941 term, a default judgment may be entered. Ralph H Munro attorney, 9614 June 6 13 20 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Nicola
District Court
Washington County
Tate
Iowa
Esse C. Nicola
Washington
Ralph H. Munro
Waving the Bloody Shirt in U S Congress Origins
The phrase waving the bloody shirt entered congress around 1880. A bloody shirt waver referred to a politician who revived Civil War memories through impassioned allusion to gain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eight planets listed with misspellings
The text names Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Ju piter, Saturn, Neptune and franus as planets. It contains errors in two planet names and a split word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Franus
Bahama Conch Shells and Harvest Methods
The Bahama islands export conch shells to Italy and France for cameos, with many shells containing pearls. West Indians eat the sea snail inside. Native fishermen bait an empty shell with ham to attract conches, then divers dive to harvest them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahama Islands
Italy
France
Side overhead twin sash balance for double-hung windows
The twin sash balance counterbalances double-hung windows. It does not require box frames and yields narrower mullions. Inside window castings become neater and more modern with this design.
Ant Way A TM and the Dinner Party Pranks
A playful dialogue collage features a wife surprising her husband at work and a traveling salesman calling for a party. A doctor and patient exchange blunt humor about sobriety while a maid promises careful service at dinner. Iowa’s colorful plant towns contrast with a catalog of hardy weeds and wild plants.
Pricier Prunes Prompt Quip From Grocer
A consumer jokes about price age as a grocer corrects that the prunes are not ten-year-old but five years old, highlighting aging labels and pricing chatter.
Robin Moor survivor Robin McCullough recalls boat voyage
Among 385 survivors who spent 13 days in an open Atlantic boat was two year old Robin McCullough, son of Mr and Mrs Robert W McCullough of Cleveland. The family en route to South Africa landed in Cape Town where the child told reporters he liked the long boat ride and the sharks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Moor
Atlantic
Robin McCullough
Robert W. McCullough
Cleveland
McCulloughs
South Africa
Little Robin
Cape Town
Union of South Africa
Two of a Kind McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The item appears as a syndicated column from the WNU Service featuring a humorous or light interest note about two related topics or personalities. It presents as a brief feature typical of early 20th century newspapers with a concise pairing or pairing theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNU
Dance Night Change of Heart on Easter Vacation
Judy a college student on Easter vacation returns home after a rainy night. A misread car incident stirs tears but she attends a dance where shy Spud Davis tries to win her. After a misjudged meeting over his car she realizes her mistake and reconciles, plans to attend the prom together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Spud Davis
Spud
Mr. Allen
The
Conduc
What Debt Is Debt a Thing We Run Into
A concise exploration of debt’s inevitability and the cycle it creates, noting how obligations accumulate and constrain financial choices. The piece examines ways individuals face continual payments and interest, highlighting the challenge of escaping debt quickly.
Press Portraits Under New Tax Program
Under the new tax program we will have to go in for night lights as well as daylight savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Family Dinner Honors W C Hotle at C Fulton Home
East Sunset June 19 W Mr and Mrs Clarence Fulton hosted a family dinner for their father W C Hotle. Attendees included Mrs W C Hotle and numerous Hotle relatives from Moline and local families. Other items note community bringing corn, 4 H tour, visits, vacations and funeral attendance in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hotle
C. Fulton
East Sunset
Clarence Fulton
Mr. Hotle
Howard Hotle
Daryl
Moline
Homer Meyer
Homer Hotle
Gilbert Hotle
William Edgar
Gerald Graff
P. P. Graber
Joe Rich
Wayland
P. J. Graber
Lester Krabill
Washington
Russel Williams
Merle Howsare
Wash
Walter Rich
Oskaloosa
East
West Sunset
Claude McCoy
Merle Twinam
Charles William
Doris Blanchard
Harry Jones
Nettie Stewart
Kansas City
Earl
Bob Ferguson
Maxine Fulton
Lorene Booth
Darla Jean Hartzell
Riverside
W. J. Hartzell
Edna Rich
Goshen
Ind
Irwin Graber
Ohio
Silas Finke
Glen Davis
Lloyd Prior
Dick Blanchard
Elmer McArtor
S. K. Orris
Mae
Dorothy
Duncan
Columbus Junction
John Martin
Ruth
Martin
George Martin
Kahoka
Laundering Rayon Silk Care Instructions
Care guidance for rayon silk garments advises using a good flanked soap dissolved in lukewarm water. Do not rub or twist. squeeze gently, rinse in cold water, then iron on medium heat when nearly dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayon
Bull snakes tame show favorites across the Midwest
The bull snake or gopher snake ranges from Canada to Mexico in the Midwest. It has a loud hiss unlike other snakes but remains tame and is frequently used by side show snake charmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Canada
Mexico
Emancipation milestones amid Civil War figures
A historical note cites that nearly 4 million enslaved people were freed during the Civil War and that about 800,000 were emancipated under Lincoln’s policy. The figures emphasize the broad impact of wartime actions on slavery.
First Regular Commercial Plane Service Link London Paris
The first regular commercial air service between London and Paris began on August 25 1918. The historic route marked a milestone in civilian aviation linking two major capitals with earlier experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
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