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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
4
A fragment from a May 1 1846 editorial urging focus on a higher calling. It cites Psalm 119 verse 2 about blessing those who keep testimonies and seek with the whole heart, emphasizing devotion as the chief interest.
Kansas editor Jack P. Harris reports from Nuernberg on the 22 defendants. He observes their examiners and advocates, notes their aging, vanity, and resolve, and reflects that the trial is less about punishment than proving a historic point. The piece warns of a protracted process and unclear impact on future wars as the court nears a verdict.
Policy statement instructs destruction of any canned foods showing spoilage signs to prevent use. It emphasizes removing compromised items from shelves and disposing of them safely.
A brief market note describes wool described as harsh and greasy with a slight odor, signaling quality concerns that may affect selling prices and buyer interest.
Five thousand U S army transportation corps railroad workers rebuilt a shattered line from Pisa to Florence a 40 mile stretch with 14 bridges in far rough terrain. The project was planned for two months but finished ahead of schedule speeding war supplies to the Italian front.
A humorous charm column presents a series of light anecdotes and quips. A boy asks his father about electricity and thunder while a stern tone yields a playful exchange. A London luncheon remark contrasts English and American carriage.
The text notes a shift toward foreign grown wool in U S mills over the past years. Ten to fifteen years ago only about 10 percent of wool came from abroad, rising before the war and reaching an average of about 45 percent during wartime. Urban production in 1944 surpassed prewar levels, with a 25 percent labor force increase.
Eighth grade pupils Herbert Swan Darwin Widmer Willard Roth and Norma Widmer took their final exams in STRINGTOWN on Thursday and will begin a school vacation the rest of the year. Local families and visitors joined in Sunday meals and gatherings with several Widmer and Roth households noted. Corn planting led by Max Liechty and Albert Graker marked the week with other social visits to Mt. Pleasant Wayland and Havre areas.
Alaska faces higher wages and living expenses than the 48 states, with residents paying more on essentials and salaries trending above national averages. The data underscores a continued cost gap between Alaska and the contiguous United States.
Columbus Junction mayor and council announce contract with Refinite for a water softener plant linked to the city water system. Work starts soon and should finish by June 1, in the pumping plant boiler room. A water gate increase and new turbine pump are included.
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