21 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
1
Decisive ruling on the Iowa road bond issue slated for next week as the state’s attorney general seeks to block bonds under the $100,000 road bond program. Arguments and a defense motion were completed, with a high court review anticipated. Chief actions focus on the road bonds act and the appeal process in the supreme court.
The white star liner Majestic, sailing from Southampton and Chebourg, is unlikely to reach New York before Christmas due to dense fog. Officials say only a miracle could bring her in by Christmas morning. The ship carries 1,01 passengers.
George Eastman of Rochester urged Congress to back a joint resolution calling the president to convene a conference on calendar simplification. The proposal envisions an 18 month year with 28 day months of four complete weeks from Sunday to Saturday. It would be adopted by the United States and invites participation from other nations.
Judge Frank Bechly of Montezum attended a brief district court session yesterday issuing miscellaneous orders at the request of counsel. Baja Boller traveled from Stephens College in Columbia Missouri to spend holiday time with her parents Dr and Mrs C F Boller. Mrs Dan Klein of Ainsworth visited Washington as a Christmas shopper today.
Chicago on December 21 reports winter official start with subzero readings across the Midwest. Seven deaths linked to the cold as skies darken. Iowa eyes a white Christmas if snow remains heavy and the weather stays cold. In northeast Iowa temperatures hovered near zero with towns like Dubuque and Charles City at two above. Davenport, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Keokuk marked twelve above zero.
Washington high school nearly pulled off a home upset against Ottumwa state champions, falling 35 34 as Davis sank two long shots in the final two minutes. Fisher starred with all around play while Lytle, Tucker, and Hite supported a strong team effort in a high school basketball classic.
President Coolidge signed the Boulder Dam bill, authorizing a $165 million project to build a 550 foot dam on the Colorado River. The plan aims to water the southwest valleys, control floods, and generate hydro electric power, with contracts to sell water and power funding the project.Arizona as principal opponent, California expected to gain share, Interior to build after six months if water and power rights contracts and six of seven pact states ratify.
Washington Dec 21 GP Operation of government owned barge lines on Inland waterways showed a net income of 268 500 after operating expenses and depreciation in the first ten months of 1928 War Davis said The lower Mississippi division earned 568 000 while the warrior river division and the warrior terminal combined lost 88 500 compared with a prior year 194 000 The upper Mississippi division lost 209 000 depreciation totaled about 380 000 Agreements on rates routes and divisions are sought with rail representatives and if reached could mark a major step forward in water transportation
Mayor William Huie presided as the city dedicated a new two million dollar bridge. An unexpected fire alarm from a vacant building drew the crowd, delaying ceremonies briefly before the event resumed amid dual sirens and renewed interest.
Berlin police announced clues in a mail robbery aboard the Leviathan returning to Antwerp. Investigators traced bonds tied to the Table See the Light Co and named Walter Ringer and a German stoker as suspects, with postal inspectors reporting identifications from New York to Berlin.
In a close three game set, the Journal staff defeated a ministers and Y M C A team known as the Sky Pilots by two games to one. The win ties the newspaper team for first place with the merchants and others in the Y league. second round action is set for next Thursday evening.
Afghanistsn subjects resist Amanullah’s shave mandate as beards symbolize national identity and divinely sanctioned turbans. Dr Asadolah Rehan of Columbia University notes the king’s law requiring shaving fuels discontent and may seal his failure to modernize Afghan society. In Canada, a Burlington butcher finds two gold nuggets in a Christmas goose, which he keeps.
The fragmentary note reports a car related issue on 010 with a saving action described as not solved. It mentions unclear terms like vlna and ti, offering little concrete detail about location, people, or outcome.
President elect Herbert Hoover lands at Rio de Janeiro amid fanfare and military salutes on the final stop of his South American tour. He is greeted by Brazil’s President Washington Luís Pereira da Souza and officials as crowds line the Plaza Mauá.
The University of Iowa battles Marquette tonight at the new fieldhouse in Moline. This marks the sixth meeting between the teams and the first on a neutral court, drawing what’s expected to be the largest crowd ever for a basketball game in the venue.
Des Moines December meeting names Ames Story County president of the State Sheriffs Association. W H Gocheo of Mahaska elected vice president and LE Hovey of Kossuth County named secretary treasurer to succeed Gocher.
Chairman Hugh McCleery of the county hospital board said the board does not wish to overlook any contributor to equip the new nurses home opening January 8. Furnishings are in place but some equipment remains unprovided and interested persons may apply for information from Mr McCleery.
A Christmas pageant titled The Promised Redeemer will be shown tonight at eight o clock in the United Presbyterian Church. About 25 cast members from the Intermediate Sunday school department and the choir will perform in costume and invite the public to attend.
Radio listings show a sequence of programs across networks and stations. Featured items include the National Symphony Orchestra on WJZ, Philco Light Opera Hour on WGN, and the Lucky Strike Orchestra on WEAF, with times noted in eastern standard time. The fragment references Dickens and a 1928 United program lineup.
King George improves in London as he travels with most of his family nearby. The royal circle awaits the arrival of the Duke of Gloucester aboard the Balmoral Castle near Cape Town and expected in London on Christmas Eve.
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