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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1944

Page

5

Xenia Locals Share News of Service Families and Local Events

In Xenia on March 14, families report sons in the service, visits, and furloughs. Ensign Keith Lord mails news from the Southwest Pacific while 2nd Lieutenant Bruce Lord earns wings at Albuquerque and returns on furlough. Other notes include a daughter-in-law’s birth, remodeling, farm visits, and flu illnesses among residents.

Floyd Edmondson Xenia Geo. Lord Keith Lord Southwest Pacific Bruce Lord Wirtland Field Albuquerque N. Men Geo Lord Home Lord Salt Late City Brice Lota City Island City Catherine Morris Iowa Wesleyan College Hugh Morris Will Zager Farm Bureau Washington Dewey Stephens, Jr Mae Carson Ralph Johnston County Hospital Rudy Wasenknecht Path of Washington Anna Wagonaknecht Lou Palmer Miller Clarence Miller Morning Sun Judith Ann Norma Clegg Guinn Larry Cleee Bobby Hawkins Cpl Gilbert Woods Florida Roy Woods Ward Hollandale Minn Geo Lord Glenn Woods Concorlian Kan Ireland Rabenold Emma Rabenold Frank Parrish Moline

Problems of lasting peace and free trade reform

Hoover and Gibson argue that state control of trade via cartels quotas and monopolies creates international friction. They urge abolishing cartels and government quotas to restore private enterprise and free exchange worldwide, warning such devices impair peace postwar.

Herbert Hoover United States Hugh Gibson Poland Belgium Brazil Great Britain

Economic peace as core for postwar recovery and freedom

The text argues that postwar peace hinges on solving urgent war disruption issues and long term prosperity. It stresses that economic forces fuel conflict, cites Versailles outcomes, and calls for removing government control of currency and trade to restore private enterprise, expand international trade, and avoid new economic tensions.

Indies Versailles

Wagenknecht Brothers Involved in Beef Killing

The Wagenknecht brothers killed a steer in a Thursday incident. Police investigated the case as a livestock death linked to a family dispute at the farm.

Wagenknecht Brothers

Debaters Tie in P. T. A. Men vs Women Clash

In Rabio Town on March 14 the P. T. A. debated who should oversee egg money with teams led by Ralph Nordyke and John Luithig for the men and Pearl Moody and Jennie Hawthorne for the women. The vote ended in a tie. The meeting featured musical numbers from Richland high school girls and Edith Morgan’s talk on Eating Habits was cut short by pie and coffee service. The next meeting is scheduled for April.

Arthur Lambert Rabio Town Ralph Nordyke John Luithig Pearl Moody Jennie Hawthorne Richland High School Bula Luithly Edith Morgan

Ninth Installment of the Belgium and Brazil Sador

The piece marks the ninth update in a refreshed series praising Belgium and Brazil. It presents a concise chronicle style recap with local tone and period voice, highlighting ongoing themes and notable mentions.

Currencies and Peace in Postwar Economic Policy

The article argues for convertible gold currencies and minimal trade barriers, opposing special trade agreements and high tariffs. It warns against monopolies in raw materials, advocates open markets, and supports open emigration, freedom of the seas, and measured reparations. It emphasizes planning for air transport, strategic islands, and sustainable postwar economic policy.

Germany Italy Japan United States Great Britain South America Africa Wilson Mid-Ocean

None Shall Escape Prophesied Nazi Trial Drama Shines

The State Theatre of Columbia opens None Shall Escape amid postwar hopes for Nazi leaders to be tried. The film follows a village on the German Polish border through invasion and occupation, with a realism built on true incidents and strong performances by Marsha Hunt and peers.

Hollywood State Theatre Columbia Poland Marsha Hunt Alexander Knox Henry Travers Erik Rolf Richard Hale Dorothy Morris Ruth Nelson Kurt Kreuger

Essential for Steel Coal in Making 108 Percent

A trade article asserts coal is essential for steel production, claiming it enables 108 percent efficiency. It discusses fuel inputs, metallurgical processes, and industry significance for steelmakers.

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