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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
4
A devotional note marks Psalm 47 7 declaring God the king of all the earth and calls readers to sing praises with understanding. The verse centers on reverent worship and biblical authority.
A reflective piece contrasts anxiety about tomorrow with present calm. It questions whether past tomorrows were harsher than today and suggests mindfulness to trust the God who shapes both todays and tomorrows.
A Kansas mob overpowered a sheriff, took a jailed ex-convict, and hanged him after accusing him of kidnapping and killing a little girl. The act ends alleged threats without due process, drawing debate on mob justice versus law. The mob’s swift action cites protecting innocent lives amid questions of insanity.
A terse statement declares that anyone guilty of such a crime, whether sane or insane, is better dead. The remark reflects a severe punitive stance and raises questions about justice and mental health considerations.
An essay by Duke law professor Justin Miller argues reviving the medieval outlaw procedure could deter criminals in modern times. It notes society’s fading need for summary justice but cites Lindbergh kidnapping and Capone era crimes as reasons to consider drastic methods again. Columbus Dispatch.
A satirical column notes planting onions as day’s order and jokes about charity and work. It recalls a last line contest for the Journal, mentions a sprightly tone, a mayor’s quip about moving a church, and a dairy joke about butter refusing to form.
A compact English study blurb highlighting usage tips and pronunciation notes. It covers phrases for urgency and mispronounced terms like Gallery and Discourse, and introduces words INDIGENT and ALIENATE with brief examples.
Veterans are pacing major league batting early, with Bill Terry belting four homers in two days. Among rookies only two hit over .300, while pitchers have dominated early—Sam Gray and Steve Swetonic blanked opponents, and Red Lucas limited the Cubs to five singles. Ruth and others homered as Yankees and Giants surged, Braves idle, Phils drop from first.
Mrs. Warren Carris suffers inflammatory rheumatism with helpers from Harper and Washington. Dr Doyle attended. A surprise 17th birthday dinner for Raquel Tinnes. Will Derby family visited Cedar Rapids. Warren Carris attended Wi Nelson funeral in Keota. Easter services at Valley St Pauls Evangelical drew large crowd. 95 in Sunday school. several baptisms and Holy Communion. Bad Derby and family welcomed a son on April 6. community meeting April 8 drawn good attendance. Sports and games at school event with prizes. refreshments served. Mrs. Edd Stoutner and others visited. improvement noted for Mrs. Carris.
A humorous clipping mixes campaign rhymes and a light job hunting vignette. It contrasts voters backing Roosevelt Garner and Hoover with personal anecdotes about beer, obedience, and a Vancouver move threat, plus a college man’s hatless boredom and a bookstore cash gift.
Verses celebrate spring with birds singing and flowers blooming. The poem recalls youthful hours and love in springtime, describing birds at nests and the season as a busy, frolicsome time for lovers and their heirs.
Charles Butterworth debuts as a dancer in Warner Bros Beauty And The Boss opening at the State theater tonight. His comic routine in a Paris nightclub ends with a curtsy miscue and a knee sit, while Marian Marsh and Warren William lead a strong cast in a metropolitan praised dramatic comedy. The film also features David Manners Frederick Kerr Lilian Bond Mary Doran Yola DAvril among others.
Buck Jones soars in a romantic western show with thrills and near death moments at the Fox theater this Friday and Saturday. Mary Doran co stars along with Russell Simpson Walter Miller Bob McEngle and Hank Mann in the outdoors adventure with Buck describing his role as a dare devil fast action red blooded fighting hero.
General Charles G. Dawes told the House committee that in 11 weeks the Reconstruction Finance Corporation fulfilled its purpose. He said bank withdrawals ceased and about 250.6 million dollars in hoarded money was deposited as war veterans' bonus measures were considered.
Indications that Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh planned a new flight to contact the kidnappers who abducted his infant son on March 1 resurfaced as reports said the Lindbergh plane was equipped with two submachine guns. Colonel H. H. Schwarzkopf led the New Jersey effort.
Police say weapons were taken to Newark airport after a late night visit to the Lindbergh home on Sourland Mountain near Hopewell. Three men arrived in a car registered to Owney Madden of New York. Madden's presence or purpose remains undisclosed.
Charlie Chaplin, in Singapore hospital with a mild dengue fever attack, is reported to be recovering rapidly. A hospital bulletin says he is making excellent progress and will probably leave the hospital Saturday.
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