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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
6
A Bible Thought editorial urges readers to see opportunities in effort and persistence. It contrasts stubborn cynicism with the idea that growth and better prospects arise from loyalty, energy, and readiness, citing Newton's apple as a metaphor for missed chances and breakthroughs.
A discussion of individual self worth in the job market contrasts the salaries of top earners with the many who struggle to make ends meet. The piece notes fame and fortune create resentment, with examples of preachers and doctors earning far more than average workers.
A reflective piece contrasts high lawyer salaries with the large earnings of major corporations and their taxes. It argues government data understates true profits and calls for corporate reform to boost national earning power and avoid deeper losses for the public.
The note argues that over six years the national debt rose by 18 percent, expenditures grew about 7 percent annually while receipts lagged around 4 percent. It cites a postcard with the proverb You can no more spend your self into prosperity than you can drink your self sober and urges prudence to detour from the current spending path. Senator Pat Harrison is cited as the source.
A fragmentary sentence of opinion contrasts American civility with wartime mobilization. It cites England's conscription, Germany's war economy, and Italy's edge of conflict, then argues happiness comes from helping others amid a skeptical, witty tone.
Poem recalls a mother’s rare treasure of love over gold and wealth. It contrasts hardship and bills with a friend’s gentle rose and kind words, celebrating simple human kindness over material success.
Samuel Goldwyn’s Wuthering Heights stars Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier portraying Cathy and Heathcliff as their love story unfolds across the moors. David Niven Flora Robson and Miles Mander support in a drama noted for its production and photography. Venice’s Larry Simms, aged four, is named mayor.
Tomorrow's heroes are the boys of today. The drama follows a homeless youth who wins a Culver scholarship and joins a disciplined cadet world. Freddie Bartholomew plays the English roommate who embraces school traditions and helps his friend adapt. Supporting stars include Devine, Hull, Holt, Reynolds, Tetley, Moran, Kane, and Gateson.
Mrs. C. Clark has returned to Washington after spending a week with her son Clair and family. Mrs. Sheldon Hawkins accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Minor Alsip of Lone Tree to Hamburg to visit Mrs. BE Alsip and daughter Irene. Delores Ann Marshall hosted friends at Chautauqua Park for her 10th birthday. Russell Newell, son of H R Newell and ISU agriculture freshman, earned a high scholarship certificate at a banquet this week.
Government actuarial figures indicate spinster women over 50 have better survival prospects than married women or widows. At age 60, spinsters are expected to live five more years than 899 married women and 889 widows. The text blends obituary style lines and disjointed verse about flowers.
Babson argues Wagner and Wage Acts hinder business and raise prices. He cites coal- mine owners, calls for reforms to Wagner Act Social Security Unemployment and Wage and Hour laws. He warns the administration must remove obstacles to restore prosperity and jobs.
Riverside notes report Helene Gaskill of Belle Plaine will take over the Riverside kindergarten post for the coming year. Cece lia Foley leaves for summer vacation to attend Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls to further studies. Also noted: William Griffin, recently released from University hospital Iowa City, remains ill at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Elizabeth Dunn, Riverside native and sister of Frank Streb, dies at 74 in Bloomington Illinois. funeral held in Bloomington with burial there.
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