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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1950
Page
5
A collage of editorial snippets and opinions. It laments modern bigness in government and industry, notes rural Iowa population shifts, and discusses U N roles in Korea. It also jokes on politics and media lapses while railing at wartime economics and the era’s social changes.
A Washington drug store advertises CERTA VIN as a new herbal formula with vitamin B and iron that relieves gas and stomach upset. The spot claims hundreds of users find relief and one man reduced his waistline by seven inches. It argues the product enriches blood and strengthens nerves.
H D Quigg criticizes Seoul City Sue’s radio broadcasts to U S troops in Korea. He calls her monotone and lacks entertainment value, noting her script reading and sensationalist style fail to persuade American soldiers. He urges a disk jockey instead.
Adele Mara nearly drowns during a scene for The Avengers off Argentina while leading a procession to bless the sea. A rogue wave swept her from the rocks into rough waters as John Carroll and crew acted quickly to rescue her.
One hundred twenty students enroll at Wayland High School for the 1950 term with 37 in junior high and detailed counts for elementary grades. Music room gains partial soundproofing, and student officers are named across the senior to freshman classes with Dick Widmer named to the student council as member-at-large.
A diver jumped into the surf to reach a woman swept offshore. He caught her and kept her head above water until life preservers were thrown to the pair, preventing a possible drowning.
Dry milk solids enhance the food value of bread and improve its baking quality, contributing to better texture and flavor. The additive acts as a rich dairy ingredient that strengthens dough structure and moisture retention, yielding a superior finished loaf.
The page lists publication details for the Washington Evening Journal including staff roles such as R E Shannon managing editor and Charles Morris news editor, editions published afternoons except Sundays, and post office entry under the 1879 act along with press association memberships and subscription rates.
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