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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
7
Police hunt a thief who stole a seven foot four inch alligator from the Lantana ostrich and alligator farm in Miami area. Local authorities describe the missing reptile as large and dangerous as investigations continue.
A Washington Star snippet notes a professional philosopher who, at his wedding, acknowledges meeting someone smarter than himself. The lighthearted remark frames the union as a contest of intellect between spouses.
President Hoover discusses emergency employment measures and relief spending while urging restraint on new expenditures. He outlines proposals for farm loans, court relief, border enforcement, and immigration law revisions amid projected deficits and tax concerns.
The resident's address mentions no impeachment but focuses on budget measures. The administration emphasizes vigorous enforcement of dry laws and recommends an increase in micro taxation and waree funding to support policy goals.
A congressional proposal, led by Senator Tasker, aims to block imports from the Soviet Union including Tibet goods, pulp wood, coal, ore, and other items alleged to be subsidized below cost, in a bid to curb Soviet influence despite uncertain chances of passage.
A fragment discusses the Post Office Department should operate postal services without financial loss and questions government cost for transporting and delivering private mail. It contemplates competition with private telegraph or telephone firms charging below cost.
The agriculture secretary urged a collective effort to align supply with demand and stressed equitable federal aid for farmers. He warned that wheat output would be down from the previous year due to overproduction and weak demand, citing a global downturn and lower crop prices as key factors.
The American Federation of Labor estimated November unemployment at 4 60,000 with projections that jobless could reach 7,000,000 by February if trends continue. The figures excluded office workers and farm laborers. In New York, Jol D Rockefeller and John J Rockefeller made a joint donation of 5 00 for emergency relief efforts, described as a landscape gift though not aligning with earlier civic contributions.
An Aberdeem Angus steer named IMMY, raised by 4 McKenny of King City Maine, won grand champion at the Chicago show. A steer sold for 200 per pound, wheat from Wembley Alberta noted, and Herbert Watson of Tipton Indiana captured the national team championship with Purdue. The University of Illinois and Iowa State College took blue ribbons for sheep, while Wide Colivine Clipper Star led wool awards.
KFOW Hubbell Des Moines Shorthorn bull dominates cattle show earning senior and grand champion honors. Fourteen hundred 4-H youth guests attend as special awards recognize agricultural achievements. Intercollegiate meat judging won by University of Missouri team. Eva Duel Nebraska wins individual meat judging honor.
US agents in Portial uncovered no major conspiracy to ignite revolution. The plan aimed to blow up public buildings in Lisbon. Police arrested several alleged conspirators and found more bombs in the pockets of some. The plot involved politicians from the Republican Democratic poverty and several army officers.
The Pascist secret police arrested about thirty men accused of conspiring against the Pascist regime. Some suspects are described as intellectuals while others are labeled as Communists. confessions are claimed by authorities.
Germany protests to the League of Nations over alleged terrorism against German minorities in Polish Silesia. Curtin says Germany will seek an examination at the League during the January 19 meeting, as France backs Poland against potential German aggression. Police raid near the Polish border nets 350 armed fascists and large war caches on estates.
REMI ER TARDIEL of France faced months of opposition and a decisive sen ate vote of non-confidence on Thursday leading to his resignation. The crisis centered on a large financial scandal implicating cabinet members and the alleged bid for dictatorial power by Alfred Oastric.
A missing woman who vanished during a flight from Yavana to Miami was discovered on a Bulmima island in the Andros group. She said a gale blew her off course and forced a landing as fuel ran out. A fishing boat rescued her to Nassau and she planned to return to recover her plane.
Washington Junior High reports a Christmas exchange in home room 105 with gifts under trees and a plan for Friday. The junior high band performed a program under Miss Jean Karel featuring various overtures and readings, marking their first concert and planned January performances.
Merle Warner from home room 204 notes Miss Helen Kumersey in charge as classes played dead ball this week. Winners in basketball will receive a silver cup with a cup awarded in each bliss. Pauline and others were visitors in Burlington while local families like the Carsons and Burlingtons visited or hosted events in Wasington and Town City.
A Moorhead correspondent reports that A. B. Davis J. Be. Young and Farrel Youngs called on J. 7A. Moorhead this week as Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Vollmer were mentioned in the update.
A compact saying from Mars culture or English folklore suggests friendship may be gained by minimal risk with a playful rule about eye closure. The full context remains unclear.
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