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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
5
Iowa party leaders have shifted from backing a Blue third term to speculating that Gov Robert D Blue aims for the U S Senate seat held by George A Wilson. The only certainties are Blue has not decided and no force can rush his choice.
The notice lists carrier subscription charges in Washington and outside Washington Iowa. In Washington, three months costs per year rates are shown with a $260 annual rate and a $10.00 value noted. Outside Washington Iowa, first and second zones cost $6.00 for six months $3.50. All subscriptions payable in advance.
The article outlines Iowa Governor Blue's cautious stance on a senate run, weighing political timing against potential harm to his governorship. It notes pressure from Republicans to challenge Wilson, factional support dynamics, and Blue’s strategy to keep rivals guessing while evaluating whether a win is possible.
Valley items report Ronnie Klett was absent from school due to illness. Paul Harvey worked on carpentry at Frank Feliz home. Church crew installed ceiling in the hall and council room as interior redecorating is planned this fall. Mrs Dora B Krinning prepared to install a new sight plant at her home. Jerry Hartenel visited Joe Hartenel. Myrtle Frank visited Cedar Rapids and Washington from Sunday to Thursday. Ben Carris and Mrs J E Deal with Mrs Zeno Tinnes spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Omer.
The term quickles has been adopted to describe quick pack pickle products or those pickles made by a new rapid processing method introduced by the National Pickle Packers Association.
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