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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

5

Flood Committee Meets in Des Moines to Name Chairman

The 12 member Iowa interim flood control committee met with Gov. Blue in Des Moines to choose a chairman. W. D. Archie editor of the Shenandoah Sentinel, one of six appointees, urged concentrating on keeping floodwaters on land and noted the magnitude of the problem. He proposed soil conservation similar to the federal roads program using state and federal aid. The panel includes four engineers, plus three senators and three representatives.

Des Moines Iowa Robert D. Blue W. D. Archie The Shenandoah Sentinel Blue

Damage Toll From Iowa Auto Accidents Reported

Iowa's new financial responsibility law period October through December shows damage estimated at 8.76 million dollars. Public safety commissioner Alfred W. Kahl said evaluators studied 12,222 crashes, with 164 deaths at 5,000 dollars each and injuries affecting 38,840 people.

Des Moines Iowa Alfred W. Kahl

Conch Star for Comedy Debut at Fox Theatre

Tom Drake, known for serious drama, makes his comedy debut in I'll Be Yours. The Universal-International romance co stars Deanna Durbin and William Bendix with Adolphe Menjou Walter Catlett Franklin Pangborn and William Brooks in comic roles.

Tom Drake Ace Drake Universal- International Fox Theatre Deanna Durbin William Bendix Adolphe Menjou Walter Catlett Franklin Pangvorn William Brooks

Garson Stars in Desire Me Portrayal as Marise

Greer Garson delivers a vivid interpretation as Marise a French village woman who mourns her missing husband Paul in the MGM drama Desire Me The film follows her encounter with Jean Renaud a stranger who aims to fill her void and complicate her grief

Greer Garson MGM Miss Garson Marise Paul Jean Renaud Mar

Wolf Attacks in Modern Times Debunked by U S Survey

The U S biological survey states there is no proven case worldwide of a wolf attacking a man in modern times. The finding challenges common fears about wolves and emphasizes the species’ avoidance of humans.

U. S. Biological Survey

Turbulent married life lures reader toward deception

The plot follows Marise who uncovers intimate details of her marriage and learns Jean was a fellow prisoner of her husband. The revelation drives Tean to feel ownership while events accelerate, leading to a pivotal, shocking confrontation.

Ise Knoewleden Marise Jean

Washington Evening Journal: publication details and prices

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles and publication details. It notes afternoons edition except Sunday, second class matter under federal act, and affiliations with Inland Daily Press, Iowa Daily Press, and Audit Bureau. Subscription rates show weekly carrier and yearly mail options within Iowa.

Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. KE. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce CC. Cowden Charlee Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington Iowa United Press Inland Dailyress Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations

The Return of Paul Survives a Fog Bound Trial

A suspenseful scene recounts a knife and gunfight in a fog as Marise faces her gravest problem. The review promises no spoilers but teases a gripping finish with sustained tension from start to end.

Paul Marise

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