Washington Dispatch On Republicans Split Over War Policy
Washington reporters note a shift among House Republicans toward Roosevelt’s foreign policy stance after recess and his radio warning. Representative Ben Jensen of Iowa reflects district tensions between interventionist and non interventionist views amid war debates. Jensen’s critics claim he faces pressure from varied constituents.
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Iowa Congressman Jensen Seen Wary on War Causes
In a Town stop, Representative Ben Jensen voices caution about war, favoring voter input and gradual steps. He says he would quit his seat to wear a uniform if voting for war is needed and notes support for Roosevelt's warning to Germany.
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Community Notes and Family News from Local Area
Local brief items include residents visiting relatives, family celebrations, and travel. Mentions of Gary Murphy's absence, Harold Rath visiting his father, and several dinner guests at various homes. Also notes births, anniversaries, a birthday, a post office rent increase, and a motor trip to the Black Hills and Yellowstone.
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Coshocton County
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Chicago
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Vrc
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Black Wils
Yellowstone Park
Lilla Wiliams
Herbert and
Ruby Lieberknecht
East Highland Social News Roundup
East Highland notes a weekend of visits with Mr. and Mrs. I A Stolley hosting relatives and a niece and husband from Paton. Several families including Wieland Lunequist Mineer Swailes Dvorak and Lorack shared Sundays and school at Salem with varied hospitality and dinner guests at Marshall and Mineer homes.
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Salem
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Frank Dvorak
Hanft Visit Daughters and Relatives Spotted Across States
Mr and Mrs C E Hanft visit their daughter Mrs Robert J Reaney and Mr Reaney in Washington DC Also visiting in Texas Borger and War Saw Ind Ruth Wiegner joins Linograph Davenport staff Bellevue hospital Muscatine welcomes a daughter to Mr and Mrs C Edgar Fortuna Harold Huston family adds two sons last week
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Columbus Junction
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Washington, D. C
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Ina Nelson
Warsaw
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Borger
Tex
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Davenport
Linograph Company
C. Edgar Fortuna
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
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Here
Shiloh Dinner for Foxs Golden Anniversary Observed
Shiloh residents attended a Sunday dinner at Walter Fox home 1224 South Leebrick Burlington to honor the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Walter Fox and son Junior A three course meal was served and guests included H J Schoonover Frank Kirschner and others The party featured remembrances and photos with hopes to join the couple for their golden anniversary later.
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Visits and Calls Spread Across Shiloh Area Families
A Sunday round of calls and visits touched many Shiloh residents. Linden and Lloyd with David Jof Odell visited the Frank Schantz home, previously residents of the area. Mr. and Mrs. Stark adopted David at 10 months. Simmering family hosted relatives, Ray Miller’s kin gathered, and Cedar Rapids, Lansing, Shenandoah, Red Cliff, and Fairfield connections were noted among Sigafoose, Terry, and Lambert households.
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David Jof Odell
Frank Schantz
Shiloh
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Donald Simmering
Larry
Ray Miller
H. J. Schoonover
Ralph
Cedar Rapids
Harry Coppock
Lansing, Mich
Walter Coppock
Shenandoah
Howard Sigafoose
Sigafoose
Ivan Terry
Bob
Red Cliff
Colo
Sam Simmons
Near Fairfield
First Electric Lighted Train Enters Service on Pennsylvania Lines
The first electric lighted train in America began operation on Pennsylvania lines in 1887, marking a milestone in railway propulsion and urban transit.
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