Federal Tax Program Debated by Ways and Means Panel
Washington February 19 The Ways and Means Committee weighs a sweeping federal tax plan aimed at balancing the budget. Treasury estimates show revenue needs of about 1.24 billion, likely from a broad sales tax plus excises and stamps. Leaders vow to pursue the full amount to restore budget balance by end of 1923.
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Oregon
Ogden Mills
Fox Theater Returns to Full Time Schedule
Washington theatergoers welcome the Fox theater reopening with daily shows after a weeks long pause except Fridays and Saturdays Manager Ralph Pratt aims to offer community value with educational and suitable pictures for youth and families The renewed schedule shows strong public appreciation for Pratt family efforts to provide modern entertainment in Washington
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Fox
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Pratts
Washington High School Voice Contest Details
The high school voice elimination contest was set for this evening at the Washington high school auditorium with participants from Whigeoantoct aiming to reach the state series of music at the University of Iowa.
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Washington High School
Centarad
Wrather Wiuatfmod
Vetenine
University of Towa
Tn Tage
Tha Tetieware
Whigeoantoct
Pomp and Ceremony Mark Mussolini Visit With the Pope
On February 11 1939 Benito Mussolini will visit Pope Pius XI at the Vatican to mark the Lateran treaty anniversary. Swiss guards will accord military honors as Mussolini enters Vatican City. The visit includes a private audience and a ceremonial tour with government officials, proclaimed a holiday by both Vatican and state.
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Moonshiner Slain in Last Minute Clash in West Virginia
Luther Barnett 25 a mountaineer still attendant died after a pitched battle between five moonshiners and six officers led by Prohibition Agent B L Smith. Four companions are being hunted as the fight ends in West Virginia. In Central America more than 50 Nicaraguan bandits led by General Sandino were reported killed in a clash with the national guard near Jinotega. In Kentucky violence erupted in Knox county during the coal strike with guard Arlin Miller firing on a miner near the Trosper mines.
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Knox
Agreement on Federal Reserve Credit Expansion
A new non partisan bill to expand the credit facilities of the federal reserve system was drafted at a White House conference between President Hoover and congressional leaders from both parties.
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Federal Reserve System
White House
Hoover
Lieutenant Lee Weber Die In Crash Near Cliomens Michigan
Lieut. Lee Weber of the 27th aero squadron was killed when his plane crashed in a field near Cliomens Michigan. He leaped from the aircraft but his parachute did not open, ending in a fatal fall.
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Christmas Seals Campaign Seeks Replies to Mail Requests
Mrs. elle Rice in charge of the county Christmas seals sale urges recipients to answer the letters sent with the seals. Seals were mailed with requests to purchase and use them or return the seals, but several respondents have not replied, she said today.
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Elle Rice
Richland shopper Wallerich visits town store
W. W. Wallerich of Richland shopped here today at the local store, checking a variety of goods and greeting clerks during a brief stop in town.
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W. W. Wallerich
Richland
Y's Men Witness Washington Play Adorns Fortnightly Club Meeting
The George Washington act play by the American Home Department of the Fortnightly club, presented at the Y's Men's club meeting, honors Washington's bicentennial and depicts the early revolutionary era. Plans for the annual Y's Men play are under way, likely to be staged next month.
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Grandi Outlines Italy’s Arms Reduction Stand at Geneva
In Geneva on February 10 Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi presented Italy’s plan for arms limits. The framework calls for abolition of capital ships submarines aircraft carriers heavy artillery tanks bombing aircraft and all chemical and bacteriological weapons with civilian protection strengthened. Japan signaled interest while citing regional tensions and urging attention to neighboring powers.
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International News Service
John Simon
Fortnightly Club Donates to Unemployment Fund
The Fortnightly Club contributed 15.00 to the unemployment committee to help pay warrants from the wood-cutting campaign. Other donations included Ream and Carson 4.00 and a Rotary Club 1.00. Rev. C W Klein chairs the committee and will publish a full activity statement in the Journal.
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Ream & Carson
Sherm Knox
Rotary Club
McCleery urges Christian Riches at Washington county conference
Richard McCleery spoke at the Washington county Older Boys and Girls conference at the Methodist church, urging youth to seek divine love and true riches. He warned against worldly wealth and praised Jesus Christ, ending with a banquet and officer installations as the event concluded.
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Helen Coffey
Supt. J. Peet
County Council of Religion Education
Millin Thompson
John McNeil
Crawfordsville
Keith Lord of
Ainsworth
Helen Rich
Hitler
George Jones
Washington
Message From the U S Europa Aboard
Aboard the U S Europa on Feb 10 1 describes rough ocean conditions delaying arrival. The writer jokes about voting for Al and mocks international politics as Japan’s appetite grows after the League of Nations note.
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Pacific
Will P. S
League of Nations
Japan
Charity Ball Draws Big Crowd at City Hall
The second charity ball at city hall attracted 248 attendees. Music by Hal Carris and others energized the floor for three and a half hours as receipts totaled 75.53 dollars, aiding the unemployment committee with meals and door funds overseen by Mayor Applegate.
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Hal Carris
Dump ‘Dayton
Dave Donavan
Joe McGraw
Jerry Wolf
Joe Melinski
Applegate
Ed Wolf
Paul Gorham
Robbery Attempt Prevented at Kirkland Bank
Kirkland Illinois February 10 police halted what they believed was a bank robbery after four young well dressed men frightened away bystander G W Ault bank president. W F Bickel left for St Paul due to his brother Freds critical illness.
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Beaten with Heavy Loss at Shanghai
Wu Te-Chen, mayor of Shanghai, refuses to accept responsibility for foreign lives during Sino Japanese hostilities. Chinese troops in Kiangwan area suffer heavy losses against Japanese defenses aided by barbed wire and machine guns. Japanese artillery pummels north station, destroying blocks near the international settlement. Communist agitators urge soldiers to join a general strike against foreign imperialism. Twenty six Cantonese aircraft head toward Nanking to base for air attack on Shanghai under General Chang Ching Chang.
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Funeral services for Mrs Em ma R Wright
Funeral services for Mrs Em ma R Wright were held yesterday afternoon at the Wright home conducted by her pastor Dr F C Witzigman of the Methodist church with a vocal solo by Roy Finch. The pall bearers were Henry Charles and Boyd Berdo Dr Henry C Hull Maynard Brown and Lloyd Terry. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Henry C. Hull
Maynard Brown
Lloyd Terry
Elm Grove Cemetery
Masons Honor George Washington Memorial Service Planned
Washing ton lodge master Glen Mace announced a George Washington memorial service at the Masonic temple tomorrow evening. Dr. Bohumil Shimek of the State University of Iowa will deliver the memorial address before Masons only, starting at 7 30. The 200th birth anniversary of Washington is marked with similar services nationwide on February 11 22. Eastern Star wives social gathering may accompany members.
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George Washington
Masonic Temple
Bohumil Shimek
State University of Iowa
Washington
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