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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1950
Page
4
A religious editorial cites Isaiah 55 12 predicting two millennia of joy and prosperity for the captive Israel while their captors suffer poverty and filth. It frames mountains and hills singing as a sign of divine renewal.
Editor notes this is the final excerpt from G D Hayenga on the planned economy. He argues a working model does not exist and warns against centralization and socialism. Americans should defend private property, free markets, and constitutional rights, contrasting freedom with state control.
Sheriff Charles Say Ges describes a joint two way FM police radio network used by the Washington County sheriff and city police. The system links county and city units with state police and neighboring towns up to 60 miles away, enabling rapid responses, traffic control, and shared alerts for accidents and crime efforts.
The Return of Jesse James opens at the State Theatre featuring John Ireland as a young outlaw and Tom Noonan as Bob Ford. Reed Hadley returns as Frank James with Barbara Woodell as Mrs Frank James, while Pete Marshall is in the cast. The film revisits Lippert Pictures’ Jesse James saga with actors from I Shot Jesse James.
County officers describe radio as a crucial tool for rapid dispatch and coordinated patrols. They credit radio to quicker prowler arrests, easier calls to doctors and wreckers, and better supervision from jail to city hall. Officials note costs around 2400 dollars for sheriff operations and 700 for city hall police, with sponsorship from the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Airy mornings start with crisp golden waffles using new waffle irons. Ideal for starter breakfasts family suppers or late night snacks. Models priced around 24.95 to 26.50 invite homes to upgrade kitchens and enjoy quick hot treats.
All entries in the local contest are sent to Des Moines for automatic entry in the State Contest. They were photographed by Ken Rene Studio of Washington.
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