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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

4

Politicians Rely Heavily on Radio in Campaigns

United Press reports extensive use of radio by campaigns. National broadcasts have interrupted ordinary programs 21 times for speeches, totaling about 15 hours at an estimated cost of $150,000. Many broadcasts were offered without charge as public service and to ensure equal opportunity.

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Iowa Briefs Relate Escapes and Accidents Across Cities

Sioux City reports Peter Van Driel, 20, escaped injury after a truck was hit by a fast freight train, emerging unscathed from wreckage. Cedar Rapids notes Sam Cook, 21, lost a hand and W. D. Romine, near death, in a crash with a switch engine. Marshalltown records Joe Maldalfo of Omaha jailed on failure to report an accident and speeding after striking Earl Wickham’s car. Oakvale reports Fred Wallace, 46, found dead in a cornfield from acute indigestion after work.

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Fragmented Winter Jumble Reflects Sparse Journal Reserve

Bits of a busy page reveal a playful jumble about snow shovels and winter vogue, mixed with stray jokes and snippets. The garbled text hints at page planning and column leftovers, with local humor and stray quotes about theft and daily routines.

Editor Seeks Name Cover Ideas for Upcoming Book

The editor writes of choosing a title and cover concept for a forthcoming book. They note two name suggestions and praise material already gathered. The original editor will contribute a foreword and a contributor will design the cover.

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Church To Hold Annual Chic Peer And Bazaar

The church will hold its annual chic per and bazaar next Tuesday evening November 4 at 5 30. All welcome.

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