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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
9
The piece blends religious exhortation with social critique. It lampoons border issues and immigration rhetoric, mocks bureaucratic excess, warns against big government, and urges fiscal restraint while critiquing big business and Communist threats. It also features observational humor about birds and local life.
In Stringtown on September 19 Galen Widmer fractured his left elbow when a granary being lowered by a tractor moved unexpectedly. Nearby workers including J. J. Rich and D. C. Schantz assisted as the building dropped. Widmer is recovering. Local social notes report visits and gatherings among residents including the Widmers and Corey, with several other relatives and friends listed.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a public hearing on October 20, 1950 at 10:00 a.m. in Des Moines regarding a petition by a Davenport firm to construct and operate a 10 inch natural gas pipeline across private property in Washington County. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing. ensure representation with full authority.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission with David B. Long as chairman and Carl W. Reed and B. M. Richardson as commissioners attests a final order. The attestation is signed by Geo. L. McCaughan and dated September 21 and 28.
The United States and its possessions hold 9 1/19 percent of the world’s forest area. Russia has 21 1/10 percent, the British Commonwealth 21 percent, and Brazil 13 4/10 percent.
Official notice to citizens of Washington County that a petition has been filed by the Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company for a permit to construct and locate gas transmission facilities. The report outlines plans to install pipes pumps and pressure equipment for a natural gas line and related stations subject to commerce commission review.
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