We must keep politics simple and plain in perilous times
The writer urges clear speech to counter world information controls and warns against big government be it Communism or Socialism. They predict future British elections and insist Americans fight for liberty, noting socialism creeping domestically while government spending grows. The piece closes with a call for vigilance and plain talk.
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Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Thi
Democratic Party
Armory Remodeling Nears Finish At Washington Iowa
Bruce Cowden reports extensive upgrades at the Washington armory in Iowa. Contractor Earl Wood of Ainsworth led the remodeling to meet Iowa military needs, including a new heating system, larger vehicle entrances, improved parking, and a unified floor level. The state armory board required the changes before finalizing a 20 year lease with the state for National Guard headquarters, extending to 1970.
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Brown
Iown
National Guard
State Armory Board
Iowa Military
Washington
Armory
Army Reserve
Armory remodeling adds concrete floor and enhanced facilities
All In Lifetime soldiers camp at the armory as a large riding hall receives a new five inch concrete floor replacing dirt shavings. The remodel includes insulation upgrades, 25 new 400 watt lamps, an automated hot air heating system, zone controls, a rifle range, storage for vehicles and equipment, and expanded lighting and insulation to improve summer cooling and winter warmth.
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Sutmer
Armory Remodel Adds Security As Patrols Plan Summer Work
Workers finish remodeling at the Washington armory located at the junction of highways 1 and 2 near Chautauqua Park. Fox signs on the windows aim to deter break-ins by gangsters, with Warrant Officer Glenn E. Murphy and Staff Sergeant Russell D. Hyde overseeing further improvements this summer. The facility houses Battery A, 118th Anti-aircraft Artillery under Captain Harold Stephens and the 468th Ordnance Maintenance Company under Captain William Perdeck. The site includes Townsley Park adjoining the armory tract, forming a combined ten acre area formerly owned by Mr Brown.
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Glenn E. Murphy
Russell D. Hyde
Armory
Lnow
Chautauaqua Park
Brown
118Th Anti-aircraft Artillery
Harold Stephens
46Sth Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company
William Perdeck
Townsley Park Added to City Park System
The old Chautauqua grounds known as Townsley Park were deeded to the city within the last month. The grove remains in good condition and will enhance the Washington city park area. Remembrances of the big tent and dining hall from August assemblies were noted. County 4-H clubs seek city approval to build nearby facilities.
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Townsley Park
Washington City Park
Brown
Monogram comedy features Joe Yule and Renie Ri ano in period costumes
The act showcases ten gallon hats chaparajos and Spurs as Joe Yule and Renie Ri ano perform in a Monogram production adding Western flair to the scene.
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Joe Yule
Renie Riano
Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including Publisher Shannon and Elder, editors Cowden Morris and Elder, and advertising manager Marble. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays plus holidays, post office classification, wire service memberships, and subscription rates for in-state and out-of-state mail with prepayment requirements.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washingon
Lowa Elder, Shannon & Co
R. FE. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Jiggs and Maggie On West at Fox Theatre
Jiggs and Maggie in a Western comedy at the Fox theatre opens Thursday. George McManus co stars in the fifth in a series produced by Barney Gerard. The action unfolds in a ghost town Gower Gulch where the family claims Maggie’s inherited mining property. Yule and Riiano play Jiggs and Maggie with June Harrison as their daughter.
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Jiggs
Maggie
West
Fox Theatre
George McManus
Barney Gerard
McManus
Gower Gulch
Yule
Miss Riano
June Harrison
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