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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1946
Page
4
A column surveys claims on civilization, population fears, and food supply, arguing U S farmers show resilience despite war and warning against hunger prophecies. It weighs irrigation schemes, spaceflight speculation, and military moon project timelines against practical limits and timelines.
William G. Williams 70 describes himself as a plain American citizen who protested perceived inconsistencies in policy toward Yugoslavia and support for domestic ice machine shipments. The War Department encourages citizen ideas with bonuses, citing a $3,000,000 saving, urging readers to submit sensible reforms and challenge operations with constructive critique.
A jumble of jokes and anecdotes features laughing students a Frog croaking at night a baby queried by Kangaroos and a confused police recruit Doyle on the night beat a remark about wasteful foreigners and a U S bridge sight gag all delivered in a rural schoolroom mood.
An abbreviated exchange notes a red light seen by a driver, clarified by Doyle that the light was on a truck rather than a traffic signal. The reader contribution by C. E. ends the snippet with rueful tone.
A man recounts he quit drinking to regain eyesight, but found conditions worsened and he returned to drinking, implying no clear improvement from sobriety. The anecdote contrasts hoped-for recovery with continued impairment after reform.
A dialogue recalls the weight of proofreading errors and taking blame. The speaker notes a family history of vice and resilience, quoting stories of an uncle who drank, stayed up late, and died at 97. The exchange ends with a remark about how fate catches up.
The Board of Supervisors met with all members present and approved Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America to locate construct operate and maintain a gas pipeline along the highway in Washington County Iowa. The resolution authorizes locating constructing operating maintaining and removing the pipeline subject to call of the Chairman.
A small piece of modeling clay prevents vases, plates or statuettes from sliding or vibrating on wall brackets, window sills or cheluce. The simple pad reduces movement and potential damage.
Des Moines reports a debate over whether part of Iowa's staff should switch to a five day week while others stay on six days. The United States Employment Service works 8 to 5 five days weekly, no Saturdays, 40 hours, while Iowa state employees currently log a 43 hour six day week. When the U S E S is state run on November 16, plans may force all workers, including the Iowa Employment Security Commission, into the five day schedule.
The passage notes that any move in the week requires the approval of the executive council, highlighting dependency on council consensus before proceeding. It underscores the governance process and the need for formal authorization.
A historical note counters the belief that rabid dogs foam at the mouth. Experts explain that while rabies can cause aggressive behavior and drooling, foaming is not a universal or reliable sign, and many cases show different symptoms.
Henry J. Kaiser testified before the House merchant marine committee in Washington that GAO figures cited by Ralph E. Casey were incomplete and misleading. Casey reported Kaiser's firms earned about 192.3 million dollars in profits on 2.51 billion dollars invested, prompting questions about wartime profits by 19 companies.
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