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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

6

One Day at a Time to Humanity

A reflective note citing John 5 16 on perceiving God's love as Jesus laid down his life for others and believers are urged to likewise lay down their lives for the brethren.

John

Free press warned as war and debt threaten democracy

A foreign war correspondent critiques censorship in Berlin reporting and argues the press must stay free. The piece blames political neglect of budget control for looming financial ruin and warns bankruptcy could lead to dictatorship, urging personal responsibility and restrained government spending.

Congress New York Times

Prohibition on political will is debated amid humor

A jumble of quotes and jokes on elections, Willkie, and public debt critiques contrasts with quips about drivers, holidays, and military service. The piece blends political opinion with comic vignettes and light social satire.

Digest of early insurance and odd marine terms

The text notes insurance evolving from sea shipping needs to property protection, mentioning Lloyds of London and early marine use. It discusses a Bend Oregon anecdote about wild birds getting drunk after eating juniper berries, drinking water, and becoming erratic for hours.

Lloyds of London Ecffes Shop Bend

Submarine Disasters Near Us

Three ships were sunk off the coast of North Carolina by a submarine in recent days raising fears of renewed undersea danger near U.S. waters. The incidents prompted searches and alerted coastal communities to potential maritime threats.

North Carolina

Rescue on Cape Cod Brings Two Hearts Alike

Teddy Newman, Coast Guard lifeline at a Cape Cod beach, rescues Betty Lyons from a dangerous undertow on a jetty. Betty confesses she faked a death mission to meet him, and their affair leads to engagement as she reveals a swimming champion silver cup.

Teddy Newman Cape Cod Coast Guard Teddy Miss Betty Lyons Miss Lyons Betty Bud Newman Voast Guard

Birds Hum With Rapid Wings Beat Rates

The passage notes hummingbirds beat their wings about 55 times per second when hovering and 75 times per second during flight, illustrating their extraordinary wing dynamics.

Finishing School Drama Roils Windy Poplars Town

Anne arrives in Pringleton as vice principal of Sage Sayings af Daddy and faces town hostility led by the Pringle family. The plot centers on saving Windy Poplars, secrets in log books, a Cinderella show, a burning house, and two entwined love stories with actors including Patrie Knowles James Rise Louise Campbell and a cast of well known performers.

Anne Pringleton Windy Poplars Bay-Shore Pringle Old Hester Old Matey Kate Rebecca Matey Capt Isaac Pringle Lfe Catherine Hester Doctor Patrie Knowles James Rise Louise Campbell Henry Travers Slim Summerville Ellzabeth Patterson Joan Carroul Katharine Alexander Minnie Dupree Alma Kruger Marcela Mae Jones Ethel Griffies

Two Young Anglers Catch 79-Pound Catfish

Ruth Bennett and Katherine Bags of VDorenn Missouri boast of landing a 79 pound catfish unaided. The girls outdid most adults in this Missouri river challenge, showcasing surprising fishing skill for their age.

Ruth Bennett Katherine Bagssee Vdorenn, Mo

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