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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

5

Mercy Over Sacrifice Faith Teachings

A concise reflection citing Matthew 9 9 urging mercy over ritual sacrifice as essential to faith and action. The saying emphasizes ethical mercy in pursuit of spiritual alignment with God.

Gr scraping through war era woes and unions

A mix of humorous folklore and wartime policy notes. An Indian chief parries a job offer while OPA rules overwhelm readers with dense regulations. The Farmingdale vote rejects a union, publicized alongside discussions of synthetic quinine and Japan’s economic position in World War II.

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Engel argues Pentagon costs far exceed initial authorization

Representative Engel of Michigan questions the Pentagon's cost rising to 86 million after Congress had authorized 35 million for the War Department building. He suggests the government inflates charges on every project and wonders where the government would gain distinction if charges run higher on anything it touches.

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Fielding Lost and Found in a Dumb Joke Parade

A column quotes a string of dated gags about domestic life and light court quips. A joke about spoons with initials, a radio star Ginny Simms, and a Washington businessman's view on spies weave through shared punchlines. It ends with a fragment about a father knowing his death date.

Kiss Question Sparks Family Tension in Film Scene

A dialogue scene shows Mary asking about a last night kiss and a mother worrying about a male visitor. The daughter admits visiting his apartment and mocks the mother's concern while a man and woman in the audience comment on the film’s fun moment.

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