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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1947

Page

5

A Likely Story stars Williams Hale in romantic comedy caper

Bill Williams and Barbara Hale light up a tale of young love and comic confusion as Bill Baker survives a hospital scare. A gangster scheme to profit from his supposed death misfires when Vickie North exposes the plot and redemption follows amid peril and pursuit at a train station.

Bill Williams Barbara Hale Bill Baker Vickie North Louie Bill Tiny Pill Vickie Noe Middle West

Ingenious Surprise Twist Ends Happy With Bill and Vickie

The film concludes with Bill Williams and Miss Hale embracing in a joyful ending. Supporting cast includes Lanny Ree as Vickie's brother and Sam Levene as Louie. Other players are Nestor Paiva Dan Tobin Max Willenz Henry Kulky Robin Raymond and Mary Young.

Bill Vickie Williams Miss Hale Lanny Ree Sam Levene Louie Nestor Paiva Dan Tobin Max Willenz Henry Kulky Robin Raymond Mary Young

Piranha Called Cannibal Fish of South American Streams

A South American waterway predator, the piranha, known as the cannibal fish, is feared for its bloodthirsty appetite. Size ranges from a few inches to about a foot, with bulldog jaws and two dozen sharp teeth. In swarms it can strip flesh from animals quickly if escape is not possible.

South America

Largest American farmers run world's biggest private business

The nation's largest private enterprise is run by American farmers whose land buildings machinery livestock and crops on hand were valued at over 90 billion dollars last year.

Starch License Granted by Elizabeth in 1596

Queen Elizabeth I issued a royal decree licensing the use of blue laundry starch in 1596. The measure regulated who could produce and sell starch and set terms for its distribution across the realm.

Elizabeth of England

Outlook on Tree Planting Delays Lumber Supply

The forest service warns that at the current average rate of tree planting over the last two decades it would take about 600 years to yield a plentiful lumber supply for the nation.

The Forest Service

Former Navy Pilot Wins at Cleveland in Fatal Air Race

Ex navy pilot Cook Cleland won $18,000 for the Thompson Trophy at Cleveland after four crashes marred the event. Tony Janazzo, to be 36 next week, died in a heavily fuel laden crash. Cleland earned $16,000 plus $2,000 for a new closed course record of 396.151 mph amid about 150000 spectators.

Metropolitan van Nuys Cal Cleveland Ohio International Soundphoto NAVY Cook Cleland Tony Janazzo Janazzo Cleland

Record-breaking air race leaves half the field crash-free finishers

Twelve pilots raced in souped-up fighter planes with daring speed. Only six finished, showing the peril and skill of early aerial competition.

Flea Control Methods Using DDT Powders and Sprays

Extension service specialists declare that applying ten per cent DDT powder to sleeping areas of dogs and cats and to rat runways will control fleas in houses. A five per cent DDT kerosene spray on floors under and atop rugs also helps reduce flea presence.

First commercial telephone switchboard opens in New Haven

The 1878 New Haven exchange used the greeting Ahoy not Hello. It featured eight lines and served 21 subscribers.

New Haven Conn

Study in Geography Puts Dalhart Near Several State Capitals

The town of Dalhart Texas lies closer to the capitals of Nebraska Oklahoma Wyoming New Mexico Colorado and Kansas than to Austin Texas, highlighting its geographical position in the southwest.

Dalhart Tex Nebraska Oklahoma Wyoming New Mexico Colorado Kansas Austin

Butchering Hog Options For Pork Chop Weights

Customer choice for hog butchering based on carcass weight and cut sizes. Offer includes four or five pork chops per pound and hams weighing eight to ten pounds. selection targets hogs weighing 149 to 180 pounds.

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