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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1948
Page
2
Editorial reflects on courage with a biblical line cited from Genesis 15 1 urging readers to trust in divine backing. The piece frames fear as unnecessary when faith provides protection and reward.
Letters discuss Gen. Douglas MacArthur not visiting Iowa. debate inflation, wage demands, and steel price hikes. Citizens condemn hidden taxes. Webb criticizes GI Bill fund use on hobbies. The piece cites government payroll growth and calls for budget restraint while defending newspapers against monopoly claims.
A Riverside Iowa area column recalls morning routines and local chatter. It mentions rabbits near Washington, folks at the Fink and Junkin homes, theater plans, clock time, and several social visits across Riverside Davenport and Iowa City with names like Mr. and Mrs. Walton and the Malichky family.
In this column Clifton Fadiman style memories honor ordinary Washington residents who quietly shaped the town. Arthur Mace, John Timmerman, Lyman Bunce, Ralph Bunce, and Jesse Winga are remembered for service, humor, and friendly influence that strengthened the community.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kron returned from McAllen Texas after two months away They visited Mexico during trips and stayed with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs B Baker in Wichita Falls Texas Then they spent time with Mr and Mrs Leo Linder in Washington Missouri and with their son Eldred Kron and family in Nauvoo Illinois Also met former residents Mr and Mrs Rupert Rummel Hart and Mr and Mrs M J Wilkinson during the Texas travels
Newspaper masthead from Washington Iowa shows staffing and circulation notes including editors and managers, publication schedule, and initial subscription pricing details. the readable items list The Evening Journal staff and associations without complete article content.
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