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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

6

Government Reviews Selective Price Controls

President Truman stated the government is considering selective price controls and has not decided when to implement any plan. He did not specify a timeline or decision date.

Colt Show At Blattner Farm Draws Hundreds Near Washington

Ten years ago today thirty five colts were exhibited at the colt show held by Andy Blattner near Washington. Nearly three hundred people attended the affair. The colts came from mares owned by exhibitors and the stallions owned by Mr Blattner.

Andy Blattner Washington Blattner

Weather outlook: cool night with drizzle

Forecasters predict a cool night with drizzle. Clearing skies expected tomorrow with a slight warming trend by the afternoon.

Severe Thunderstorms and Floods Hit North Central Iowa

United Press report details heavy rains and lightning across north central Iowa. Major flooding closed three Highway 20 bridges, washed out bridges near Gilbertville and Independence, and damaged power lines. Water mains and basements flooded in Waterloo with hundreds of pump calls and thousands of telephones out.

North Iowa Waterloo Highway 20 Hubbard Independence Radcliff Buckeye Grundy Center Jewell Kanawa Williams Popejoy Dubuque Iowa Public Service Co Gilbertville

Truman says control plans under review to curb surging prices

President Truman told a news conference that selective controls along with all phases of the emergency economic program are being considered. He stressed that any action must be carried out in an orderly manner and avoid World War II style trial and error. Governors and advisers discussed imposing rice controls when ready.

Mr. Truman Chester Bowley Connecticut White House

Apple Juice Introduced After 1950 Apple Harvest

A frozen concentrated apple juice product is announced as the latest beverage expected to reach numerous grocery stores following the 1950 apple harvest. It highlights new availability and broader distribution for shoppers.

Birthday greetings for local residents mark the day

Birthday greetings go today to Mrs. J. Martin White, Mrs. Lyle Schulty, John Lloyd, Mrs. Fad Stoutner, Mrs. H. J. Mangold, Phyllis Jean Boone, Vince Sojka, Mrs. Jay Brewer, Betty Schmidt and Robert Noon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Young observe their 10th wedding anniversary today.

J. Martin White Lyle Schulty John Lloyd Fad Stoutner H. J. Mangold Phyllis Jean Boone Vince Sojka Jay Brewer Betty Schmidt Robert Noonan Richard C. Young

UN Humor Commission Chooses World Laughter Program

United Nations chair Harry Hershfield leads the new Commission on World Humor to create a 15 minute program of five panel members. They aim to spread smiles amid tense times by recording global jokes and sharing them to turn frowns into grins.

New York United Nations Commission On World Humor Harry Hershfield Japanese Joke Society Hershfield Commission On World Humor

Leftovers used to flavor dishes in home cooking

Left over bits of cooked meats or poultry may be used to season scalloped potatoes, macaroni, soups, salads, or sandwich spreads.

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