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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
8
The Army Air Forces Boeing B-50 conducted its first test flight with six crew under A. Elliott Merrill. The aircraft flew 1 hour 38 minutes and demonstrated easy handling and rapid response while Boeing and RAF officials noted its potential speed near 420 mph and a range greater than the B-29.
Des Moines June 26 Elmer Goodner 59 a mechanic died from injuries after he was pinned between a truck and a garage wall. A coworker allegedly started the reverse gear while Goodner worked on the truck rear.
An old advertisement promotes Teol a strong fungicide from George L. McDaniel. It claims to kill athlete’s foot germs within an hour with 90 percent alcohol content and offers a 385 cent back guarantee if not satisfied.
Wallace Beery is cast as the blustery former champ in The Mighty McGurk now at the State screen. Dean Stockwell plays the devoted foster child. Edward Arnold is the villain Gleason, with Aline MacMahon as Mamie and Cameron Mitchell as Johnny Burden.
Floods caused the greatest park damage since 1919 with an estimated $190000 in losses. Walnut Woods and Pamiel Park closed. Backbone area at Backbone State Park closed indefinitely though beach and cabins remain open. Wildlife losses include muskrat beaver mink and ground nesting birds.
The elephant acts as Africa's highway engineer guiding travel along ancient routes. Its movements shape many roads and even some rail lines, passing through jungle and offering passage to native tribesmen across distances.
Iowa hunters and fishermen bought 50 000 fewer licenses in April and May than a year earlier, though revenue rose by 16 000 to 27 200 254 900. Combination licenses dropped to 72 300 from 123 300. fishing licenses fell to 56 900 from 64 000 due to a fee increase from 1 to 1 50 and 1 50 to 2 50. Officials cite cold spring high water and weak duck pheasant outlook as causes.
A simple home safety tip suggests painting the bottom basement step white to improve visibility and reduce trips. The change creates a high-contrast edge, aiding step detection in dim lighting.
Des Moines area's flood crest reached 26.5 feet on the Second Avenue bridge with Raccoon Creek at 19.5 feet, prompting evacuations of about 1,800 residents and sheltering 65 percent in four Red Cross centers including Amos Hiatt Junior High. Levees held at Riverview Park while Birdland Park flooded and curfews were briefly imposed as rescue boats and patrols operated along the river.
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