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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
1
President Hoover in his final annual message urged a general sales tax to balance the budget, drastic cuts in federal state and local spending, and a bold reform of the banking system. He called for aggressive cooperation with other governments and projected a net $580 million reduction in next year’s expenditures.
The Journal announces Clifford K. Snyder of Snyder & Hayes Sanitary Daily as winner of its want ad contest for a letter describing a 48 word ad generating $700 in business. Second went to John D. Jones, Crawfordsville. third to Dudley Allen, Kalona.
Tickets go on sale at MecDaniel's drug store from 8 o'clock Wednesday morning for the junior college Little Theater production of Craig's Wife. The show is set for Friday night at the high school auditorium with rehearsals led by Mrs. CS Williams amid her mother's illness. Rev. C. Williams assists during the day and Mrs. W. H. Newell, who is ill, is slightly improving.
At last night’s city council meeting the body approved paying 25 dollars to light the four Christmas trees in the business district. The proposal was brought forward by Carl Hedges and J K R Lemann of the Petter Washington club committee.
A class of young women will play basketball at the Y on Tuesday and Friday nights at 7 30 beginning tonight. All girls over high school age may join upon payment of a BL fee. At least twenty five are expected to attend the first practice tonight with Miss Homa Clemana as coach. If conflicts arise with class hours the time may be changed.
Washington reports a flood of anti prohibition bills in the senate and a repeal amendment. Senators Bingham Harbour and Tydings sponsor beer measures while House members Collier and others push varying alcohol content plans for 2.75 to 4 percent by weight or volume. The senate bills go to judiciary. the House committee plans hearings tomorrow.
Most candidates from both parties filed affidavits with the county auditor detailing election expenses. Republican G. E. Mace reports 60.71 in expenditures with 79.82 receipts and a 6.06 balance. headquarters rent 25 and office costs noted. Several others itemize spending from ads to travel with amounts ranging from 2.25 to 120.50, including Ethel Grecian 31.26 for ads and J. B. Rabengld 11.50.
Wide county high schools submitted forty stories for the contest, excluding Washington city high school. Prizes total ten, five, and two and a half dollars for first through third, plus honorable mentions. Judges praise the quality and indicate results will be announced December 17.
In Santa Monica California readers are told that critics expect the lame duck Congress to fail or pass proposals based on public opinion. The piece argues the voters know how representatives voted on key issues and will judge them accordingly.
J D Hardy slammed his car door and broke the leg of his pet crow Jim. A horse owned by the Liverpool Streetcar Company died after a hunger strike. A new air route between Galway and London will be opened soon.
Washington high school beat Muscatine 71 to 46 in a fast paced game with weak defense. Muscatine failed to field announced stars, while Huber stood out as a quick scorer and former junior college player. Preliminary: Washington freshmen defeated Kalona 64 to 2 with Mangold scoring 16.
Ten hunters have been killed and thirty-one wounded since October 25 when the New York hunting season officially opened. Local authorities report ongoing safety warnings and increasing incidents as the season begins.
In New York, cigar manufacturers push to restore the elegant image of the product as women’s influence is said to have reduced its popularity. The effort frames the cigar as a symbol of manliness in response to changing social norms.
Five masked robbers halted a veteran mail carrier and guard on a Chicago street near the federal building stealing two mail sacks. They escaped in minutes with about 165 pieces of registered mail destined for the First National Bank and the West Union Trust and Savings Bank. Authorities expect to estimate the loot value within hours as typical mail carries little currency.
In the national capital a hunger march parade was peaceful under the heaviest police mobilization in the city. About 000 marchers took a circuitous route singing red songs and bearing banners while delegations met with Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner.
A city hall gathering is called for next Friday at 7 30 to form a permanent non partisan tax reform group. The aim is to engage town and county residents in discussing taxation problems and to propose constructive policies. The meeting seeks broad representation and a unified effort to correct tax inequalities.
Friday night at Riverside school gym the Riverside independent boys beat the Riverside high boys 18 to 8. The independent girls defeated Riverside high girls 22 to 9 with Frances Kephart and Anye Lukavsky leading. Visitors Mr and Mrs Mre Wood from Crawfordeville joined L Woodburn.
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