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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1948
Page
4
The Republican state convention voiced opposition to European aid programs, peacetime conscription, and continued government controls. It urged debt reduction and reduced bureaucracy while praising free enterprise and national strength. The resolutions urged a return to limited government and skepticism of long term commitments.
The Chicago Tribune argues that British social spending funded by high taxes reduced capital for investment, hindering industry. It claims American tax policies after WWII similarly choke investment, noting US risk capital and government spend. It cites Senator Byrd urging budget cuts despite rising outlays.
The Milwaukee Road history by August Derleth traces its beginnings as the Milwaukee & Mississippi in 1847, expanding through Iowa and Illinois to Kansas City, with a notable Washington, Iowa, bypass reversal in 1901 05 after local advocacy. It notes former small lines absorbed by larger systems and highlights early western expansion.
Brownsville correspondent notes cabbage boom as farmers convert stock to cabbage fields. Mentions high price rumors five to six dollars per ton and costs seventy dollars per acre to grow and deliver. Urges an excursion for investors while mules eat the crop and laments building material shortages.
Warner Bros. musical biography narrates Chauncey Olcott's life with Dennis Morgan in the title role. Andrea King as Rita Russell and Arlene Dahl debut as Olcott’s sweetheart. David Butler directs from Rita Olcott's book with Peter Milne screenplay. production highlights include vivid Technicolor numbers and nostalgic romance.
In Des Moines Iowa coroner A E Shaw ruled the death of 11 year old Jack Simmons accidental after a firearm mishap at home Saturday. Jerry Simmons ten attempted to seize a Luger pistol from his brother during a careful examination.
A 1924 Mil waukee out of Chicago mail train robbery sought three million dollars from a Federal Reserve shipment. Robbers were captured and most money recovered. The piece notes Milwaukee receivership, Hiawathas, streamliners, 1936 blizzards, Lawler drift, 48 deaths in 1938 Montana wreck, and 1947 Iowa floods.
The play Love from a Stranger written for the screen by Philip MacDonald stars Margaret Sidney and John Hodiak. A woman marries a stranger and uncovers odd secrets in his past life while growing increasingly devoted. Shrine ebeus. Colliat was unconscious for three months after his first fall at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
The Fox Theatre opened Eagle Lion’s Love from a Stranger with John Hodiak, Sylvia Sidney, and Ann Richards delivering a tense tale of a woman’s fatal fascination with a dangerous man. The film, lauded for its stark terror and suspense, captivated audiences last night.
St Paul, March 15 UP A former circus performer Leon Colliat 49 of St Paul France died yesterday in an 88 foot plunge from a high platform at the St Paul auditorium. His brother Henri watched as witnesses said he lost balance while adjusting a rigging.
The report notes annual tolls of trespassers on railway property from 1,499 to 2,801 since 1934, indicating a long term pattern of non authorized access and related harm.
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