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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1952

Page

5

Parts of your auto made in your hometown

Raymond R Rausch of Willys Overland notes hundreds of manufacturers nationwide contribute parts for the one millionth vehicle. He cites 478 sub contractors across 185 cities in 28 states providing everything from body frames to small fastener parts, with some suppliers in hamlets under 2,000 people.

Toledo United States Raymond R Rausch Willys Overland Motors New York Chicago Detroit Cuthbert San Leandro Calif Houston Texas East Jaffrey New Hampshire Rausch Thou

Attention Farmers Fight Weeds Flies and Pests Soon

Farmers are urged to prepare for upcoming season battles with weeds flies and other pests. Guidance emphasizes timely action to protect crops and yields.

Manufacturing Core Parts In House At Half Fesen Plants

The text notes that outsiders cannot produce all parts and that the firm manufactures a major share of vital components for its vehicles. It highlights in house production of motors and car bodies, with exceptions for unitized bodies in a few special cars, and mentions a small business setup with a few employees.

Fesen

Parrot Fever Threat Noted by Public Health Service

Surgeon General Leonard Scheele cautions about parrot fever from birds in southern Florida after a Minnesota family contract psittacosis from a parakeet. Fourteen Florida birds tested positive. Miami port imposes an indefinite parrot family bird import quarantine.

Washington Leonard A. Scheele The Public Health Service Florida Minnesota Miami

What The Heck Students Enter Russian Embassy Tour

A dozen Rhode Island students visiting Washington with the Rhode Island World Affairs Council toured the Russian Embassy after knocking at the door. They were allowed inside after returning at 9 am the next day and met a guide who spoke little, but greeted them warmly. The visit included glimpses of portraits of Stalin and Lenin and a polite farewell as they left.

Woonsocket Washington Rhode Island World Affairs Council Donion Donlon Stalin Nikolai Lenin Communist Party

Charity Fund Hidden Since 1892 Revealed by Heir

Dr. Samuel M. Best discloses a $30 million humanitarian fund created by George Robert White before his 30 years ago death. The Cuticura Corp. profits were pledged to support artists patients and institutions including MGH Mass General Hospital and the Boston Public Library. The fund financed the Boston Medical Library and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and has dwarfed White’s city fund.

Boston George Robert White Samuel M. Best White Cutiurn Corp Malden Best Afa Cuticura Corp Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston Museum of Fine Arts Massachusetts Medical Society Boston Health

Soap Company Expands to Recreational Water Market

A regional corporation that manufactures soap liquid soap ointments shaving cream and allied products announces expansion into licensing recreational water industry products and services. The move aims to leverage existing chemical expertise and distribution channels to reach outdoor and marine markets.

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Fear of Courtship May Destroy Bororo Indians

The Bororo people of the Amazon reportedly die out due to a ritual courtship. A suitor must present a cudgel to his future father in law and prove his worth by surviving its impact. If the cudgel breaks, marriage is refused and the couple faces social sanction. The bride is restrained and beaten to ward off evil spirits, delaying the honeymoon.

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Major League Scores and Schedule Listed

National League results show Brooklyn 6 over Chicago 4 and New York 4 over Cincinnati 5. St Louis 5 0 and Philadelphia 7 4 Brooklyn at Chicago and other nightly matches noted. Also highlights games today include New York at Pittsburgh and Boston at Cincinnati with additional night games listed.

Brooklyn Poe Chicago New ‘York Cincinnati St. Louis i Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit

Record of paints and colors for future touch ups

Keeping a list of products and colors used during house painting aids future touch ups. Note brand names and shade codes to ensure consistency in repairs and renovations.

English Pargees Vanish Without Substitute

In Liverpool a British Transport official notes a decline in bargees the men who pilot small narrow boats on Britain's inland waterways are dying off and replacements cannot be found. Young men prefer shore jobs leading to a recruitment shortage for long-distance barges and crews may be unavailable for trips lasting a week or more.

Liverpool Eng Britain Sone

Scots object to England's queen using regnal number

Scottish nationalists protest the use of Queen Elizabeth II by England's new queen. The Scottish Covenant Association says the title flouts sentiment and opposes the second regnal number.

Glasgow England Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth England and Scotland Britain Scottish Covenant Association

Birthday Calendar Notes With Several Local Names

Judith Sehants and others mark birthdays as Dillon Sehart and Phigune Messenger observe family birthdays. Janet Varnes and Bonnie Kelly celebrate sweet sixteen with cake candles. No anniversaries today for Mr and Mrs Redlinge. Other names listed include Alice McDaniel Walter L Rukwaber and Mary Welch.

Judith Jenny Sehants Mero and Mires Dillon Sehart Phigune Marie Messenger Daviehter Dave Messenecer Janet Louise Varnes William Varney Bonnie Leer Kelly Leighton Kelly Ray Redlinge Alice McDaniel Walter L. Rukwaber Mary Welch

Local Names Tied to Brighton and Welleton Residents

EK Long of Brighton, Richard Francis Ward and Shirley Mae Letites of Welleton are identified in a short handwritten note listing residents linked to a pending matter. No further details provided.

EK. Long Brighton Richard Francis Ward Shirley Mae Letites Welleton

Cinnamon Drops Enhance Apple Jelly and Baking Flavors

A jar of cinamon drops adds a spicy flavor and rich color to apple jelly after boiling. When sprinkled into juice used for baking apples, it yields a beautiful color and delightful taste.

First New England Coin and Iron Forge Founders

The pine tree shilling emerged as New England’s first coin designed by Joseph Jenks who in 1644 molded America’s first iron.

New England Joseph Jenks America

Cheese uses across dishes despite drying

The note describes using leftover cheese in multiple ways such as souffles, cheese biscuits, gratins, melted toast, cheese sauce, and flavoring ordinary dishes to prevent waste and extend usability.

Justian Code Influence Across Europe and Americas

The Justinian Code, crafted over 1,400 years ago, influenced laws across Europe and became a foundation for legal systems in Europe and America. Its enduring relevance highlights how ancient legal principles shaped modern jurisprudence worldwide.

Europe Amereica

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