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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1932
Page
3
High school music contest lists entrants by class and category. Schools from Iowa City to Keosauqua participate across mixed chorus and vocal groups, solos, orchestral and chamber ensembles. Events span multiple categories with some entries noted as no competition.
The Mt Pleasant Iowa school board splits over building size with one faction seeking a $90,000 project using insurance funds from a past fire, while another pushes for a larger modern building including a gym and auditorium requiring a bond issue plus the insurance funds.
The planned clash between Hoover and House Democrats over the economy program is postponed at least two more days before Hoover’s omnibus plan is ready for presentation. Budget Director Roop informed House Economy Committee Chairman McDuffie, delaying votes on immediate federal salary cuts. Democrats prefer a two step approach, first salary reductions then broader economies.
American Legion national commander Henry L. Stevens Jr says the Detroit convention resolutions bar immediate cash payments of adjusted service certificates to war veterans. The mandate restrains the Legion from any move to seek prompt bonus payments.
Students performed in a string of events at a state band contest with ensembles from Sigourney Iowa City Washington Tipton and towns including Sigourney West Liberty Wellman and Lost Nation. Classes A B and C grouped by school size and location.
Honolulu April 14 The defense chief Clarence Darrow says Lieut Thomas H Massie will testify soon as the “honor slaying” trial of Massie his mother in law Mrs Grace Hubbard Fortescue and two naval enlisted men opens. Prosecutor John Kelley outlines an air tight case as Esther Kahahawai and others testify. Fortescue’s position appears strained as the defense to-date avoids opening statements.
In Washington at a Democratic banquet Al Smith launched a sharp attack on Franklin D. Roosevelt, creating unease among party leaders who hoped for party unity at Chicago. Smith’s move signals a bruising conflict that could complicate a smooth convention and June campaign, while Republicans offered smiles as Democrats remained tight lipped about the feud.
The Pythagorian philosophy taught the soul of a deceased person could enter others named for the dead. This belief underpins the custom of giving children the names of relatives.
In court yesterday Mrs Fortescue cried as a police matron described bruises on her daughter from the attack. Mrs Anita wept at seeing the rope used to bind her son, while Darrow organized a closing witness sequence. The defense hints at possible adjournment and renewed angles as Lieut Massie’s role looms large in the shooting at Pearl Harbor and Kahahawai’s life.
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