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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
3
Miss Margaret Cowden, former Iran missionary, told Rotary Club members that most Iranians distrust Russia and that the Iranian government closed mission schools to target Russian schools. She described an English-speaking school for children of many nationalities and shared insights on Iranian life and attitudes.
Fifty three Czechs who were brought to Frankfurt by airliners were on their way home by bus. At least 26 remained behind refusing to return. The group had landed unexpectedly last Friday after pilots diverted planes toward U S occupied Germany. The army had said 85 aboard, actual total 80 including one American. Two pilots fled Czechoslovakia to escape Communist restrictions and anti Catholic campaigns. both former wartime RAF fliers.
The fliers said they often flew to foreign lands on airline missions and described drab pictures of western democracies painted by Communists at home. They claimed 15 adults knew when buying Prague tickets they would land in the U S zone of Germany. The decision to change the airline route was made Thursday in a Ruszne airport restaurant as officers were elected for the year.
S. Noland 91, Dalhart Tex., former Junction resident, died Feb. 22 at home. He was a longtime businessman and Sunday school superintendent. Survived by widow, three daughters and five sons. Family left here 42 years ago.
Desire to boost energy and vitality leads readers to try CERTA VIN a medicine containing 12 herbs with vitamin B and iron. The ad claims faster digestion, less gas, energized blood, stronger nerves, and low daily cost from Pioneer Drug Store at 125 W. Washington in Washington.
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