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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

3

Psalm Verse Quoted In Fragment

A fragmentary line cites Psalms 23 6 about goodness mercy and dwelling in the house of the Lord.

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Observations on World Conquest and Peace in 1939

In March 1939 the author weighs Hitler as a potential modern Caesar and argues for a strong world police force to enforce peace. The piece critiques Versailles and League of Nations, contrasts Germany Italy Japan with England France, and urges racial equality while warning against empire ambitions.

Hitler Cental Europe Caesar Napol- Alexander Mussolini Bonaparte Caesar Han Czecho-Slovakia Munich Czech Germany Alexander Napoleon France England Italy United States Holland Belgium Woodrow Willison League of Nations Japan League

Kalamazoo Stars Stir Interest in State Tournament Run

Washington County fans show strong interest in Kalona’s state basketball run as the Ka lona squad advances further toward the title than any local team. Washington High previously reached the state tourney in 1935 but fell by two points in a close loss.

Washington Kalona Washington Demons Des Moines Washington High

Local Sports Roundup With Bridges and Bicycle Safety

Atta Boy Bob wins the grand prize in a Fairfield bridge contest amid shark competitors. Snook Turner earns two sportsmanship honors at the Gold Medal tournament in Washington and the old Medal basketball event. Washington junior high bicycle court under George Mohr promotes safety as 300 riders faced fatal accidents nationwide last year.

Atta Bob Bot McFarlane Snook” Turner Snook Washington Y.M. C.A Washington George Mohr United States Younegsters Lastes

Nose of Meter Reader Provokes Family Laughs

A gas company official, about to read a house meter, confronts taunts from a family. A small nephew stays to avoid worse remarks and blurts out he is simply looking at it. The remark shifts the mood to good natured humor as the aunt signals restraint.

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