House Kills Three Bills To Cut Tax
Des Moines reports three tax reduction bills were killed or delayed in the house while the senate advanced a centralizing county purchasing bill. Other measures on municipal government were also rejected or referred. Deliberations in the senate paused on several tax bills. The farm bill passed with two dissenters as lawmakers faced internal dissension over tax reduction strategy and committee referrals.
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Des Moines
U.P
Senate
House
Hicklin
Iowa
Iowa General Assembly
Herring
Ed R. Brown
C E. Malone
Cass County
Black Hawk
Arch McFarlane
Miller
Tax audit reform proposed to centralize state funds review
Des Moines reports State Auditor W. P. Storms outlines a bill to consolidate and simplify the states auditing system placing responsibility for auditing all public funds under one central office. A 1932 survey shows nearly half of Washington county taxes went unaudited.
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Des Moines
W. Storms
General Assembly
Washington County
Storms
Local teachers beat Burlington in thriller
Washington faculty edged Burlington 20 to 19 in a tense charity game despite cold weather. Hank Little banked the winning basket in the final 15 seconds as Washington’s squad included Coach George Freshwaters and Coach Guy Carlton among others.
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Burlington
Washington
Burlington Hawkeye
Hank Little
George Fresh Waters
Guy Carlton
Herbert Korf
Henry Little
Milburn McKay
Ralph le Moines
Little
Burlington Junior College
Blackhawk
Korf
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A Beverly Hills writer voices a broad view on credit and debt. The piece argues interest harms borrowers and lenders, noting many loans compound from prior loans and suggesting foreclosures might have reduced expansion.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Peb
Income Tax Help at Washington February 22 to 24
A deputy internal revenue collector will visit Washington February 22 to 24 to assist residents with income tax returns at the Washington post office. Gerald A. Jewett announces the service for those needing help and explains filing requirements and exemptions for 1932 based on age marital status and income thresholds.
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Internal Revenue
Washington
Gerald A. Jewett
Washington Post Office
Jewett
United States
Six in List Of Dead as Hotel Burns
Omaha dispatch reports a $200,000 blaze that destroyed the Milard hotel, killing six firemen. A seventh is missing, thought trapped. Captain George Kruger survived after being pinned under a girder for hours. two firefighters died from collapsing floors, another from debris. Rescuers worked amid smoke. bodies remain buried.
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Omaha
Milard
George Kruger
Fire at Owen Home Causes 100 Dollar Loss
Fire discovered shortly after noon today in the walls of Mrs. C. A. Owen residence on South Second avenue caused about 100 dollars in damage. Owned by Mrs. George Alexander the loss is insured. The blaze likely started from a hot chimney in woodwork. firefighters had to chop away wall and floor to reach the fire which was quickly under control.
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C. A. Owen
South Second Avenue
George Alexander
Funeral rites for Cornelius H Boileau conducted at Jones home
Funeral services for Cornelius H Boileau were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Dr F W Eastwood. Pallbearers included A W Yard T L Brookhart Merritt McDaniel H R Lund Wise Long and G E K Mace with Mace in charge of a Masonic service and a delegation of Masons in attendance.
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L. A. Jones Funeral Home
F. W. Eastwood
A. W. Yard
T. L. Brookhart
Merritt McDaniel
H.R. Lund
Wise Long
G. EK. Mace
Mr. Mace
Bank Meeting Tonight Urges Washington National Depositors
All depositors of the Washington National Bank are urged to attend a 7:30 PM City Hall meeting this evening. Officials will report on the canvass for waiver agreements and discuss issues related to the bank re opening with Q&A opportunities.
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Washington National
Washington National Bank
Funeral Services for Lacey Riley in Brighton
Funeral services for Lacey L. Riley of Brighton were held Tuesday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home led by Rev. A. Wing. Pallbearers included Charles Griffin Clarence Griffin Lloyd Farrier Lloyd Farrier Glenn Farrier and Clint Jones. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Lacey L. Riley
Brighton
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
4. A. Wing
Charles
Clarence Griffin
Lloyd
Glenn Farrier
Clint Jones
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mrs L F Walton of Keota Shopped Here Today
Mrs L F Walton from Keota was a shopper at this store today as shown in local business notes and shopper snapshot.
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L. F. Walton
Keota
Forensic Society Elects Officers at Washington High
Washington high school's Forensic society elected officers at its first meeting. President Helen Masson, vice president Virgil Wittmer, corresponding secretary Gina Bianchi, and recording secretary treasurer Ruth Marie Morrison. Fifteen charter members and thirty-five attendees.
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Forensic Society of Washington High School
Helen Masson
Virgil Wittmer
Gina Bianchi
Ruth Marie Morrison
University, of Iowa
J. A. Taylor
Forensic Society
Junior Boice
Catherine Mas
Iowa Nine
Muscatine
Washington
Oratorival
Felen Foster
Milk War Fatality In Sioux City Shocks City
Wounded farmer W. E. Markell died at St Vincent's hospital after a clash near Union county and Sioux City over milk distribution. Two of Markell's sons were injured as a truck carrying 2000 gallons was halted during the dispute over outside the twenty mile distribution limit.
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Sioux City
Wup
Markell
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Union County
8. D
Markells
Record Cold Grips Midwest and Nation as Deaths Mount
Extreme cold blankets the United States with at least 523 deaths and widespread damage. Iowa reports multiple fatalities and heavy fire losses as wind and ice hindered firefighting and heating efforts. Relief stations overflow while coal appeals strain welfare funds across towns.
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Des Moines
United States
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Firemen Called to Chas Hebner Home
Yesterday afternoon the fire department answered a still alarm at the Charles Hebner home on topond street a small blaze started in the basement from attempts to thaw water pipes. Damage was slight as the fire was quickly controlled. A fire truck returned that evening as a precaution when steam from damp materials and poured water looked like another fire.
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Charles Hebner
Topond Street
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