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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1947

Page

4

Editorial Reflections on Opportunity and Economic Cycles

A 1947 editorial blends moral maxims with views on European recovery. It argues Americans should voluntarily limit meat and eggs for Europe, warns against black market leakage, and supports targeted aid with oversight. Hugo Lensch discusses long term economic cycles and how government form does not halt market waves, urging steady business activity.

Hugo Lensch Cargill Company Rotary Club

France seeks funds to buy meat, US told

The Oskaloosa Herald reports France informs the United States it needs money to purchase meat. A Knoxville Express item notes the statement echoes across the block as a light claim about global food trade.

Oskaloosa Herald France United States

Apple baskets and church improvements noted in city column

A local column muses on apples and aroma in stores, reports on St James church workers laying concrete to ease mud from cars to Rev Corcoran's home, and recalls a New York convention report. It also shares adaptions of civic spirit, quotes from Iowa Club women, and reflections on sculpture and horse poses.

West Second Street St. James Church M. L. Lyneick al Ledger H. J. Corcoran

Boyhood Cowboy Dreams and an Old Ownership Statement

A quirky verse about a boy in a cowboy suit imagining adventures from pirate to president contrasts with a formal 1947 ownership disclosure for the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa. The piece blends childhood imagery with standard corporate affidavit language filed with the post office.

Evening Journal Washington Iowa State of Iowa

Washington Iowa publication ownership disclosure dated 1947

The document lists owners and stockholders for Bilder Shannon & Co Inc Washington Iowa with R E Shannon Bruce Cowden Max Marble and David R Elder Also notes none of the holders own 1 percent or more of bonds or securities The affiant R E Shannon identifies trustees and fiduciaries and affirms knowledge of stock ownership The average copies sold per issue over the prior year is 4136 Sworn October 8 1947 before Stella A Palmer Notary Public with commission expiration July 4 1948

Washington R. E. Shannon Evening Journal Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc Washington, Iowa R. KE. Shannon Iowa David R. el Stella A. Palmer the Evening Journal Elder, Shannon & Co Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden W. J. Shannon Max Marble United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations

Rent with a Classified in The Evening Journal

Classified notice listing rental rates from The Evening Journal Washington Iowa shows subscriptions and mailing terms for local readers. Includes carrier prices in Washington and outside zones with per week and annual options.

Washington Washiptor Iowa

China expected to receive $1 billion political loan

Chinese newspapers in Nanking carried a dispatch stating the United States would grant China a one billion dollar political loan on the recommendation of Lieutenant General Albert C. Wedemeyer, who recently studied the Chinese situation for President Truman.

China Nanking United States Albert C. Wedemeyer Truman

Four American Congressmen Arrive in Bangkok on Siam Visit

Four U S congressmen Reps. James Dolliver Leonard W Hall Richard F Harless and Hugh D Scott Jr arrived by plane in Bangkok Siam in October and planned to depart for Manila on Saturday.

Bangkok Siam James Dolliver Leonard W. Hall N. Y Richard F. Harless Ariz Hugh D. Scott, Jr Manila

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