Editorials stir with humor war stories and world youth aid
A bustling March 8 1950 editorial page mixes quips on bachelors and ads with a vivid account of a World War II spy story told by John Winter Davenport. It highlights Rotary International two million scholarships and Dr Bruno Haid of Iowa as a guest speaker, noting cross national study can ease tensions and remove iron curtains.
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John Winter
Davenport
Winter
U. S
America
Washington
International Rotary
Bruno C. Haid
University of Iowa
Rotary
Ington Rotary
Lowship
Doctor Haid
Europe
Iowa University
Quote and action in political life
A montage of editorials from Davenport Democrat Oskaloosa Herald and Kansas City Star commenting on political conduct. The pieces urge politicians to imitate Lincoln’s deeds, question costs of imperial policy, and reflect on motherhood and childrearing while noting public attitudes toward youth.
Loretta Young Seeks Higher Standards After Oscar Win
Loretta Young says the Academy Award for 1947 work drives her to deliver near perfect performances. While filming Paramount's The Accused under Hal Wallis, she suggested extra takes to improve scenes. The Oscar burden has made her more gracious to co workers and press.
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Loretta Young
Miss Young
Paramount
Hal Wallis
Hollywood
Feudin Rhythm at Fox Theatre Opens Thursday
Eddy Arnold the Tennessee Plowboy headlines the Fox Theatre premiere of Feudin Rhythm with Gloria Henry Kirby Grant Isabel Randolph Tommy Ivo and Fuzzy Knight in straight roles. Specialty acts include Carolina Cotton Mustard and Gravy and The Oklahoma Wranglers in a star studded Jamboree.
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Eddy Arnold
Columbia
Ramblings and Remnants from a Rotary Outing in Iowa City
Bruce Cowden shares a reflective Rotary club visit to Iowa City with Murr Schell. He describes spring signs, river floods, a Veterans hospital project, and meeting Dr. Bruno C. Haid from Innsbruck who will study anesthesia in the U.S. Haid’s curiosity about American industry leads to planned factory visits. He notes his failed speaker attempt with Rev. R. J. Kinnavey and reflects on church leadership elections.
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Iowa City
Murr Schell
Washington
Rotary Club
Bill Sitler
Mr. Schell
Washington County
Mrs. Schell
Riverside
Veterans Hospital
University Hospital
University
General Hospital
Bruno C. Haid
Innsbruck
Austria
Rotary Clubs
Rotarians
Switzerland
Rotary
R. J. Kinnavey
St. James Catholic Church
Father Kinnavey
St. James Church
Rotary Club of
Official notices from Iowa commerce and bank meeting
A 1950 public notice details a petition by Iowa Southern Utilities to build an electric transmission line across lands in Washington County with hearing set for March 28 1950 and a five day objection deadline. Also notices a special stockholders meeting of West Chester Savings Bank on March 27 1950 to adopt amended Articles of Incorporation.
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Ton County
Iowa
Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware
Centerville
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Nouth P. M
Washington County
Des Moines
Iowa State Commission
David B. Long
Carl LV. Reed
B. M. Richardson
Geo. L., McCaughan
West Chester Savings Bank
West Chester
State Printing Board Seeks Bids For Highway Paper In Des Moines
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on Friday March 10 1950 to receive bids on 40000 pounds gloss paper 40000 pounds FE F Book paper 40000 pounds Iowa bond and other printing. Bids are due by 1069 a m and will be opened read and awarded. The board may reject all bids. Interested parties should contact Sherman W Needham Superintendent of printing State House Des Moines.
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State Printing Board
Iowa State Printing Board
Des Moines
Iowa
Sherman W. Needham
State House
New Red Invasion Threat to Hainan
Nationalist commanders on Hainan reported sending planes and warships to intercept a new communist invasion fleet. The convoy reportedly departed the southern coast and aims for Weichow in the Gulf of Tonkin as a potential stepping stone to Hainan. Officials said a 900-strong landing party was discovered after a prior attack, with 400 killed, 400 captured, and about 100 fleeing into guerrilla-held hills.
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Hong Kong
Hainan Island
Hainan
China
Weichow
Gulf of Tonkin
Formosa
Thief Steals Big Drum From New York Philharmonic
An intruder entered the New York Philharmonic instrument room and stole the bass drum, the largest item within reach. Police investigate the break in and review security footage for leads.
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Thei New York
The
New York Philharmonice-Synphony
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Oskaloosa Herald
Iran
Sam
Kansas City
Loretta
Oscar
T. W. Harwood
Insurance Agency
Bruce Cowden
Dr. Haid
Germany
Crimean
Holland
Dixie Dugan
Tim Dugan
By McEvoy
Striebel
Rollie
Iowa State Comace Commission
John R. Butler
W. P. Calvin C. Wall
H. A. Dugenberg
Louis M. Smith
Southern Utilities
FOX
Kirby Grant
Gloria Henry
Red
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. K K. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Post
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washimetan
Stimuler
Sfosthrals Drum
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
Yander
Westinghouse
Kilowart
Lowa Southern Utilities
TOE Palooka
Yau
Ben
Cleveland
Humphrey
New York
Cortland
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