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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
4
A Bible verse from Daniel 7 27 is quoted about the kingdom of the saints and its everlasting dominion. The devotional note frames earthly tyrannies as destined for disaster and proclaims the saints' future rule under a divine kingdom.
Dies committee disclosure names 662 government employees as members of the American League for Peace and Democracy, a group the panel labels a communist-front. Some deny membership, but the committee notes that those listed had ample time to withdraw if opposed, yet did not. The public now sees a broad spectrum of federal earners tied to the League.
The piece accuses the Dies committee of uncovering communist influence within the government while predicting limited action against 5638 employees. It argues the administration will shield these aides and laments public apathy and ongoing opposition to the committee.
Chicago Tribune reports a resolution by the Illinois Manufacturers association calling for the United States to avoid involvement in Europe. It cites wartime debts and taxes, government meddling, and economic harm as reasons to keep America neutral despite public pressure.
The Texas Rangers with Johnny Mack Brown star in Oklahoma Frontier at the Fox Theatre with Bob Baker Fuzzy Knight and Anne Gwynne. Joe E Brown and Martha Raye lead the campus comedy 1000 a Touchdown at the State with Eric Blore Susan Hayward and Joyce Mathews. a football caper with betting and coached team misadventures.
About 600 wild boars fled hunters near Genoa and leapt from a 300 foot cliff, dying en route. Authorities investigated the incident as dogs and hunters pursued the herd, with observers noting the mass collapse at the precipice.
The piece contrasts the cheerful yes man with the cautious no man. It notes the office philosopher’s view that a successful gold digger makes others feel she is dining with them, not taking from them.
A reader from Austin reports a theft of tan trousers and a coat taken from a coupe seat on Saturday morning. The writer offers the items back or to purchase the coat, noting they make a matching suit and asking no questions if returned.
A mosaic of bits from wartime appeals and health notes, including a World War veterans plea to tell boys the full horrors of war, navy food statistics with sugar and vegetable totals, and the Washington County Medical Society urging smallpox vaccination amid Iowa's high early 20th century case rate.
The navy relies on American farmers as sailors aboard Uncle Sam's battleships. Each year the navy purchases millions of pounds of foodstuffs.
A Jewish salesman in a lunch room debates humanity’s boredom with peace and the inevitability of war. He remarks that wars arise when a cause is found and mocks mortals for their repetition of death and taxes as old standbys.
The author urges moving unemployed American farmers to the Philippines before 1946, arguing the islands offer fertile land, low living costs, and steady markets for U S goods. He notes copra, hemp, tobacco and rice as key exports and warns that trade links must be balanced with tariff policy. He stresses independence questions and a growing U S–Philippines trade relation as crucial to Pacific shipping and defense.
A brief note describes golf played at midnight on courses around Helsinki in summer when the midnight sun provides extended daylight. The scene highlights seasonal leisure as players enjoy late night rounds in the Finnish capital region.
Mrs. Enoch B. Wrather Sr. of Nashville Tennessee is charged with murder by poison after three family members died. District attorney general and law officers report the case and it is being handled by the district attorney's office.
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