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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
4
The piece argues a hard line on reducing federal spending and inflation. It praises Senator Robert Taft for integrity and leadership while warning against free spending and a possible move toward socialism. It urges decisive action, limits on government power, and a showdown in upcoming elections.
Tornadoes struck Illinois and Indiana last night as heavy rain ushered in summer. One tornado damaged 12 barns in Pulaski county injuring four, while another near Peoria flattened structures at Woodford county poor farm. Towns faced isolation and livestock losses were feared.
William Luckey of Columbus Junction and John Stevens of Iowa City purchase the Yellow and Checker taxicab companies in Iowa City. The move expands local mobility services and marks a notable Midwest business acquisition.
Administratrices of Nettie Shradel deceased announce a public auction in Washington County Iowa subject to District Court approval. Real estate described as a tract in Section 8 Township 77 North Range 6 West with specific dimensions and road center line, to be sold at 1:00 PM on July 2 1951. At the same time personal property including furniture and household goods will be sold. Auction led by Richard A Stewart attorney.
The Arabs introduced rice to Spain as Aruz and it appeared near Pisa, Italy, in 1468. Records place rice in Virginia by 1647, with another account noting cultivation in Charleston, South Carolina, from Madagascar seeds around the late 1600s.
CORINTH Miss. Mrs J E Perkins turns worthless leftovers into useful products. She gathers corn shucks wild honey suckle vines and gourds to craft tablemats baskets dippers baby rattles and storage bins sold for profit. Her materials cost nothing.
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