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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
4
The piece blends religious admonition with political analysis of Truman and Taft debates and notes on economic policy. It cites Byrnes on frugal governance, discusses the Truman Taft split, and highlights an Os Kaloosa Herald report on alcohol addiction research in rats linking digestion, hunger, and alcoholism with potential cures through vitamin therapy.
In Washington Iowa a giant sunflower at P C Woods yard reached 14 feet high and 12 feet across with 372 blooms plus 41 partially bloomed pods before a Wednesday wind toppled it. Nearby Mrs J C Gilchrist reported a night blooming cereus flowering six to seven inches across, a rare white bloom with yellow stamens, then fading by daylight.
A new truck with a larger tank has been purchased by the Deleteher oil company in Crawfordsville to haul oil and begin deliveries. The item appears in a local column noting the purchase and other hometown sightings and fair visits.
Film fans flocking to the Fox Theatre to see Johnny Weissmuller as Jungle Jim in a jungle thriller. A notable no holds barred brawl unfolds between Weissmuller and George J in a brisk sequence praised for its rough and tumble action.
The article traces Labor Day’s origins to the Central Labor Union of New York and the Knights of Labor with a 1882 proposal by Peter J. McGuire for a public parade. It notes the 30,000-worker Manhattan demonstration on September 5 and states states began enacting the holiday in 1887, with federal recognition in 1894.
Report details a publicized studio clash featuring Lewis and Weissmuller. Attendants stayed nearby as both athletes maintained safety through peak conditioning and precise timing, preventing serious injury during the confrontation.
Based on Willard Motley novel, Columbia Pictures drama stars Humphrey Bogart as a defense attorney and introduces John Derek as Pretty Boy Romano. Supporting cast includes George Macready Allene Roberts Susan Perry with direction by Nicholas Ray and production by Robert Lord.
Mr and Mrs Willard Resehly returned Wednesday evening from Des Moines where they had attended the state fair.
Mrs. L D Bishop entertained at supper honoring Mr Bishop's birthday with neighbors and family in attendance. Other items note visits, reunions, fairs and farm tasks across Prairie Flower and nearby towns.
Small son Larry stayed with grandmother Mrs. Mary Dusenberry while away. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hammen and Mr and Mrs Ernest Carlson of Keota spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the state fair. Mrs Dorothy Bean is recovering from a major operation at Mercy hospital Iowa City room 329.
Marshal Tito has returned to Belgrade to assess a possible cominform uprising that could justify a Soviet invasion. Russian forces massed near Yugoslavia on the border with 50,000 troops 500 tanks and warplanes but have not moved.
Mr and Mrs W L Gates returned home from Anthony Kansas after the death of Gates uncle L W Gates. Nola Faulkner and Mollie Jane Kneen visited Rosemary Fullerton in Kalona. John J Balles and Jane Knupp Balles announce daughter Nancy Jane born Monday. Shoppers from Keota and Olds visit Washington. Detroit Iown club picnic set for Sept 11 at Chandler Park with games and races for all. Former Towans invited. Hill Nordyke Connie Jean visit Clinton. Hilton Rabenold Frank Barll Eurain Tucker Janet related events end.
The Sumida River burst its banks in East Tokyo after Typhoon Kitty, killing 168 and injuring 351. Ten crewmen died when floodwaters crushed a work crew, while authorities report 39 missing and 150,009 homeless in Tokyo and Yokohama. Emergency relief distributed meals, candles and DDT treatments as ships were sunk or stranded.
Des Moines police report Basil Grossnickle Allen township constable and L C Smith raided Rocky's Steakhouse near Des Moines airport. They ordered drinks then seized 71 bottles of whiskey gin rum and liqueurs for evidence and planned to file illegal possession charges against Roy Compiano operator of the Steak House.
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