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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
4
Editorial notes the important role of ordinary people behind dramatic public figures. It argues preparation by everyday citizens enables leadership impact and cites a biblical reference from Malachi 3:1 about a messenger preparing the way.
The piece contrasts graduate optimism with older worries about war strikes and government controls. It cites Dr. Fred Miller on southern orators, social gifts, and a call to kindness, then critiques rail and economic disruption and questions limits on government power. It cites Wall Street Journal and local editorials on rent control and presidential elections.
Charles H Keck, longtime Hollywood figure, refutes claim to owning Washington’s first automobile. He backs Dave Donovan as the town’s first motorist and recalls his own Rambler purchase in 1904, plus Donovan’s later sale to S B Barden and a Memorial Day parade drive. Des Moines trip in July 1904 covered three days.
Pastor and Mrs Beiderwieden spend day in Waterloo while Karen visits grandparents. Mrs Beiderwieden attends district Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention. Western Auto owner Peters attends Fall Merchandise Show in Dubuque May 17 and 18. Father’s Day gift ideas feature Parker 51 pens and Claussner hosiery. Additional social updates from region include visits by Mrs Hickman and travels of Kimberly family.
Farmingdale inventors announce a perfected plastic spectacle device for poultry. Shaped like tiny glasses with two prongs over the nostril opening, the frame is flexed with a finger and placed over the nose area. Produced in colors to distinguish breeds strains or ages.
The article recalls the debut of the first flying machine and its impact on the city, asking what the next decade of aviation will bring and who will introduce an airborne plane locally. It captures wonder about progress and the pace of tech ahead.
A bank wire reports Charley Keck and party arrived safely at Oskaloosa at 6 45 p m. Keck with Alice Fluke and Luella Crandall left early in the Keck automobile and were about halfway to Des Moines by evening.
The Iowa gubernatorial contest centers on labor policy with Gov. Robert D. Blue and State Rep. William S. Beardsley at the heart of the debate. Beardsley touts labor relations reforms while Blue defends the state building program and tax stance, citing wartime funding as the basis for current projects.
Washington May 19 The cost of state government rose 26.2 percent in fiscal year 1947 ending June 30 with expenditures $6.455 billion, up $1.691 billion from 1946. Total state spending reached $8.146 billion. per person share $59, up from $49 and $41 in earlier years. Federal share about $305 per person. Higher prices, pay raises, and postponed war improvements driven the increase.
Nine candidates for state offices have accepted an invitation to the Republican Women's club district convention in Davenport on Friday May 21 at 1 pm. Gov. Robert D. Blue and William Beardsley, Lt Gov Wenneth Evans and Dr Redfield Mills, Jessie Holden, Richard Mason, Helen Mitchel, J M Grimes and H J Schmitz are listed as attendees. The program includes talks by Mrs O H Allbee and Charles E Wittenmeyer, with Mayor Arthur Kropach welcoming.
In Milwaukee on May 19, CIO United Brewery workers, 5600 strong, vote to accept a 6.80 dollar weekly raise after a April 25 strike against Schlitz Pabst Blatz Miller Independent and Gettleman. Production resumes at six plants as shipments begin with key deliveries delayed and wage hikes retroactive to March 1.
A commission of Presbyterian ministers and laymen planned a hearing for Rev Stewart P. MacLennan who married Lana Turner and Bob Topping. Several Presbyterian groups advocate increasing state spending.
Peters defeats American Legion five 2310 to 2185 while Stewart Crone defeats Benteco 2261 to 2254. Final matches planned this evening with Peters vs Stewart Crone at seven and doubles at nine.
A church protested a union on April 26 in which MacLennan presided over the Turner-Topping wedding, despite a rule banning ministers from officiating a marriage for a divorce within a year. The couple wed shortly after Top ping’s divorce from his third wife, actress Arline Judge.
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