Quotation Authorship and Cassius Clay's Black Muslim Tie
A Nashington Evening Journal editorial discusses attribution the line on the Ralph Smith bandstand and credits varying sources to a famous quotation. It then analyzes Cassius Clay's Black Muslim affiliation noting clashes with true Islam and urging Clay to study the Koran.
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Ralph Smith
Washington
Central Park
William Penn
Davenport Democrat
Etienne DeGrellet
Now Like Thousands Gain College Style English Fast
The ad promotes a home study course claiming thousands of educated individuals lacking college English can master college level speaking and writing without returning to school. A contrasting quote notes some graduates struggle with English, cited from a dean in a magazine.
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Thomas M. Cooley
University of Pittsburgh Law School
Harper's Magazine
Signs Around Bloomfield Spur Local Laughs
A reader recalls two more signs by the Bloomfield sign painter. One reads Five Blocks to Bloomfield Shopping Plaza near the town square five blocks south. Another advertises For Pete's Sake Eat at Pete's for local restaurant owner Pete.
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Bloomfield
Town Square
Pete
Whisker lore and YMCA Talk It Over notice
A Washington Iowa reader cites whisker lore and notes red whiskers as unlucky while a man with a black mustache and white chin whiskers is observed. The Public Affairs committee of the YMCA thanks the Evening Journal for Great Decision topics and invites readers to Monday March 30 for the Talk It Over meeting with Maud Jackson as chair.
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Y.M.C.A
Washington Evening Journal
The
Hard core pornography problem and legal battle in U S
A UPI analysis outlines a $500 million US market for hard core pornography, largely delivered to homes including children. It explains obscenity laws, FBI jurisdiction, and the Post Office Department’s shift toward local obstructive action and state level prosecutions, urging reports to local postmasters or prosecutors.
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Washington
UPI
United States
U.S. Supreme Court
Post Office Department
Lady Chatterley
U.S
New York
Los Angeles
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Arthur Summerfield
Camp Fire Girls shaping future national character
A columnist extols Camp Fire Girls as a core national force helping little girls grow with poise and values. The piece praises leadership, personal service, and the transformative impact on one shy girl whose life lies ahead with projects, dreams, and hope.
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Camp Fire Girls
Camp Fire
America
54th Founders Day Exalts a Child’s Need for Guidance
The message emphasizes a girl needing support beyond home due to a dangerous rocky path. It portrays her as humanity’s central product, blessed by the Creator, and urges outside friendship, care, and love to help her through life.
Senior Rick Bordwell Leads WHS Clubs and Activities
WHS senior Rick Bordwell son of Mr and Mrs Richard Bordwell has held roles as homeroom officer and current vice president of student council. He contributed to drama backstage and participates in Hi-Y Science Club and FTA while balancing athletics and honor society membership. After graduation he plans to study industrial management at ISU Ames.
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Rick Bordwell
Richard Bordwell
WHS
Rick
Drama Club
Hi - Y
Science Club
FTA
Hawkeye
I.S.U At Ames
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Stephen Greller
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Mecca
Arabia
Cedar Rapids
Colorado
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Iowa
Maud
Joe Palooka
Blum
Ouch
By Harry Ferguson
United Press International
Playboy Magazine
Chatterley
Grove Press
Frederick van Pelt Bryan
Postmaster General
John Humphrey
Electra Stinnett
Jo Ellen Viggers
Stephen Viggers
Mary Fran Morrison
Gifford Morrisons
South Marion
Blue Birds
Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dallas Kinney
Dixie Dugan
Chiquita
By Mevoy and
Striebel
S Mine
Nanny
BY Ernie Bushmiller
Cony
L.A. Jones
Jones Funeral Home
Olympia
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