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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

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Special taxes on gasoline under House review

Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Crisp, is considering special taxes on gasoline foreign oil electricity gas and amusements to raise 1.24 billion in new taxes. A one cent federal gasoline tax could bring in 165 million.

Washington INS House Ways and Means Crisp Georgia Treasury House Appropriations Committee Post Office-Treasury House Roads Committee Senate Manufactures Committee Wagner New York Senate

motorists racing trains not good sports claimed

Chicago February 24 Motorists race trains to grade crossings and lose records show 47 percent of accidents involve autos colliding with engines or cars at crossings. Milwaukee Road safety chief cites a fivefold higher auto strike rate in one state. Officials note overall grade crossing accidents on 11 000 miles fell 22 percent from 1930 to last year.

Chicago M. J. Flanigan Milwaukee Road, Safety Department Mr. Flanigan Milwaukee Road Safety Bureau

Livestock Industry Seen as Positive Indicator by Expert

Charles Snyder, editor of the Corn Belt Farm Dailies, says livestock is a dependable index of general business with present low meat prices expanding demand. He argues better meat quality will boost usage, and livestock farmers provide stability and leadership in farming communities.

New York American Statistical Association Charles Bh.sider Corn Belt Farm Dailies Chicago Snyder

Washington High Wins Dual Practice Debate Event

Washington high school debaters won both sides of a practice debate at the local school yesterday afternoon. In the first round Washington negative defeated Fairfield affirmative, and Washington affirmative beat Fairfield negative. Coaches and judges included J A Taylor with Harriet Barrett and Mrs James Schultz presiding. next rounds pit Davenport negative against Washington affirmative with Davenport leading after two rounds.

Washington High School Helen Jungbluth Milan Thompson Washington Shirley Rorick Willard Pedrick Mairfield Maurice Mayo Eugene Thomas Heen Henry Huglin Fairfield Harriet Barrett James Shultz J. A. Taylor Davenport Negative Washington Affirmative Brighton Washington Negative Davenport

Physicians at Mt Pleasant Fractures Talk At Meeting

The Tria'ovory Myssical society met in Mt Pleasant with talks on Fractures by Dr P A Bendixen Davenport and Traumatotherapy its Relation to Workmen's Compensation by Dr Harry W Keatley Rock Island. Attending physicians from the county included Dr W L Alcorn Masson McLaughlin Stutsman Anderson Boice Kyle and N J Lease Crawfordsville.

Tria Mt. Pleasant P. A. Bendixen Davenport Harry W. Keatley Rock Island Keatley Arsenal Bendixon Harlan Hotel County W. L. Alcorn BH. F Masson C. W. McLaughlin Stutsman W. &. Anderson Pr. C. A. Boice Kyle Washington N. J. Lease Crawfordsville

Muscatine Teams Visit for Evening Volleyball Games

Two Muscatine teams come to town for a volleyball night at the Y. Washington and Brighton clash for second place with 2–2 records while Muscatine sits at 1–2. The winner after the third round advances to the district competition for the group of schools.

Muscatine Washington Brighton

Shortage of Food Faced at Silverton

Silverton Colorado isolated for four weeks by heavy snowdrifts and snowslides cutting rail and highway links. Railroad into town likely not open before April 10 with 17 of 41 miles between Silverton and Durango blocked. Only access now by snowshoes amid dangerous snowslides and a planned meeting of Rio Grande officials to plan relief.

Denver Silverton Colo Ben Allen Allen Denver and Rio Grande Western Durango Arthur C. Shields The Rio Grande Charles D. Vail Colorado

Journal inauguration of personal help for want ads

Mary Briley will personally call Washington residents to offer tips on using the want ad section. The Journal aims to boost classifieds by helping people sell, buy, locate lost items, rent rooms, or obtain spare cash from unused items. Briley will visit West Main Street tomorrow and East Washington Street Friday, taking only a minute of your time.

Mary Briley Washington Adtaker West Main St Miss Briley

Huckins Trial Testimony To Begin In Anamosa Court

Anamosa Iowa Feb. 24 Taking of testimony at the second trial of George E B Huck ins, alleged financial wizard, was to start in district court here A jury of seven men and five women was selected before court adjourned yesterday The case was remanded following a reversal by the supreme court of a previous conviction in Linn county It was brought here on a change of venue Huck ins is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses with intent to defraud

Anamosa Iowa INS George EB. Huckins Supreme Court Linn County Hueckins

Bankers Encouraged by Reconstruction Bill Explanations

Washington bankers H. B. Knight and R. F. Davis report a full meeting on the new reconstruction bill. Des Moines official W. H. Brenton explained the plan, assuring banks can convert slow assets to cash and meet withdrawals, with a five year or longer program.

H. B. Knight R. F. Davis Washington Burlington Mr. Knight Mr Davis W. H. Brenton Des Moines Iowa Territory Valley National Bank

Demons Face Ottumwa In Final Little Six Showdown

Washington Demons seek a win to avoid a three way tie for third place in the Little Six Conference as Ottumwa visits for a 7:30 tip. A second game follows with Ottumwa and Washington’s second team.

Demons Washington High School Demons Ottumwa Washington Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Muscatine Ainsworth Jim Shultz

Will Rogers Reports Crowds At Air Trip With Rudy Vallee

Will Rogers describes a crowded scene at the Albuquerque field on a air trip with Rudy Vallee. He praises Vallee as modest and likable and recalls being mistaken for his father by Amarillo crowds. Rogers mentions Oklahoma City and his friend Bill Murray in a lively travel anecdote.

Albuquerque N. M Mit Rudy Vallee Amarillo Oklahoma City Bill” Murray

Demons Close Home Season With Ottumwa Rematch

Edd Dead of St Paul visits the Dodd home as the community eyes a top contest between Washington and Ottumwa. Ottumwa edged Washington earlier this season in overtime 27 to 24 with a late Ottumwa basket tying the score.

Edd St. Paul Mrs Cephas Dodd Ottumwa Washington Demons

Senate Committee Backs Wheat Relief For Drought Areas

A joint resolution authorizes the federal farm board to furnish 5,000,000 bushels of stabilization wheat to the American Red Cross for drought relief in the western states. Senator Norbeck notes milk cows dying from crop failures and says distribution will feed both people and livestock as the Red Cross expands animal aid.

Washington Federal Farm Board Senate Agricultural Committee Norbeck South Dakota Red Cross

Campbell sets new speed at Ocean Speedway

Sir Malcolm Campbell, the British racing driver, shattered his world record by reaching 253.968 miles per hour, surpassing his previous 245.733 mph mark during a test run at Ocean Raceway in Daytona, Florida.

Ocean Speedway Daytona Fla Malcolm Campbell

Concentrate Troops for Movement

Chinese bombardment of Japanese positions in Chapei continued as new forces were readied. Reports claim Japanese divisions totaling over 180000 troops landed at Woosung with more to follow, while Chinese casualties reach 267 killed and 826 wounded. Fires illuminated the international settlement as both sides prepared for a major offensive.

Shanghat INS Chapei Woosung Shanghai United States Marine Corps Tongking Macao Roads International Chapei-Woosung Munazawa Uechinomiya Yanette

Classified Ads Help Sell or Find What You Need

The Journal offers a representative to call on Washington residents daily to craft want ads. Ads will sell or locate items or services, aiding readers in obtaining desired goods.

Journal Washington

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