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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
3
Local merchants trumpet a sweeping slogan "a radio for every room a radio for everyone" to market diverse models. The piece notes widespread ownership, family use in kitchens and dens, car and farm applications, and advances like FM, built in aerials, and automatic record players, with Washington stores offering broad selections.
The PRC outdoor action drama portrays westward hardship and range battles with Eddie Dean and Jennifer Holt. It follows settlers and ranchers, their wagon travel, outdoor living, and meals without gas stoves, featuring hard riding and straight shooting.
Polk county officials investigated a claim by John U Saltzman, 41, that he was hijacked at gunpoint and robbed of 40 bottles of Nebraska gram alcohol. Deputies said bringing Nebraska liquor into Iowa is illegal but the liquor was not located. Saltzman was questioned and released.
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