Garner Ends Truce In Congress Shaping 1930s Legislation
In Washington on February 22 INS reports Speaker Garner’s sharp critique of President Hoover disrupting congressional cooperation. His stance signals a central role in steering the remaining emergency financial measures this session and possibly influencing the next election. Congress debates prohibition taxation unemployment relief and banking relief amid conference talks on the Norris anti injunction bill and Glass Steagall banking reform timeline.
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Garner
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Senate
Cardinals Defeat Quincy Quintet in Illinois Road Trip
The Washington junior college basketball team returned home after two games in Illinois. They beat Monmouth college freshmen 43 36 and topped Gem City business college of Quincy 39 22. The Saturday contest was broadcast.
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Illinois
Monmouth College
Gem City Business College of Quincey
Business College
Monmouth
Washington Week Observed in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa marks bicentennial of George Washington with flags at businesses and public buildings closed. Churches, clubs, and schools host programs and parades of patriotism as residents reflect on Washington’s legacy and the nation’s history.
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Iowa
George Washington
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Donohue
Davenport
Washington Rotary Club
A. A. Vinz
Window displays spotlight bicentennial colors
Multiple shop windows feature patriotic red white and blue decor. An oil on velour portrait of George Washington and a miniature Washington Monument join flags and red white and blue fabrics in Montgomery Ward displays. Bridges I Rothschild also show spring fashions in the same color scheme.
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Klein
Klothing Ko
George Washington
Montgomery Ward
Bridges
I. Rothschild
Dirigible Akron Damaged in Storm
The Akron, pride of the U.S. navy dirigible service, weathered a fierce wind today and reached its hangar after sustaining heavy damage to the superstructure. The incident scrapped a planned Washington holiday cruise with fifteen congressmen aboard.
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West Chester High Triumphs In County Hoop Final
West Chester high school won the Washington county basketball tournament defeating Ainsworth 29 to 15. Lindenmeyer Janky Chester scored all but 11 points. West Chester reached finals by beating Kalona 27-25. Ainsworth topped Washington 22-19 in semis. Washington beat Kalona 20 28 in the consolation.
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Members of Quiz Board Take Oaths
A three man investigating commission appointed by Governor Turner took oaths at the state capitol to probe Auditor J W Long. The panel will review expenses and county reports with five charges listed by the auditing committee. Ralph Bunce began as examiner in charge of the Iowa City Savings Bank.
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Dan Turner
J. W. Long
State Capitol
John Fletcher
B. F. Carroll
Turner
F. J.harrizon
F. W. Spring
Grinnell
State House
Capitol
Carroll
State Auditing Committee
State Committee
Alta J. Moore
Secretary of the Auditor
Municpal
Emma J. Long
Hamilton
Ralph Bunce
Burlington
Iowa City Savings Bank
Lyman Bunce
Nation Honors Washington on 200th Birthday Celebration
Washington February 22 The nation marks the 200th anniversary of George Washington birthplace with a joint session of Congress led by President Hoover. Sousa will conduct bands as ceremonies extend from the Capitol to Mount Vernon. Virginia Alexandria hosts a parade and a ball with elite attendance and a centennial mood.
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Mount Vernon
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National Education Association
Washington
Bicentennial Commission
Pick of Little Six League Quintets
The Little Six League all star team for 14232 was chosen by coaches and newspaper men from five towns under Bill Bayliss of the Burlington Gazette. The Journal reprints the selection with Bayliss’s story on another page.
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Lurlington Gazette
Journal
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Hoover honors Washington on 200th birth anniversary
President Hoover delivered a stirring eulogy in a joint session before Congress and global envoys marking the 200th birthday of George Washington. He invoked Webster's words to praise the nation’s founding father and legacy.
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George Washington
Hoover
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Washington Bicentennial Feted Amid War Tension on Whangpoo
In Shanghai on February 22 flags flew from ships including H M S Kent as American and Chinese authorities mark George Washington's birth anniversary. Bombing planes circled overhead while American Marines and 1st Infantry face restricted leaves, tempering celebrations.
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Whangpoo River
George Washington
H. M. S. Kent
1St Infantry
Bombardment of Shanghai International Settlement Opens
International settlement comes under heavy fire as Chinese six inch guns on an armoured train attack the Japanese consulate. Shells hit the area including the Whangpoo river near the Suffolk and Idzuma. Both sides report gains in Kiangwan as Japanese voters back expansionist policy with 299 seats for Seyukai and 148 for Minseito.
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Idzuma
Chapei
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