Iowa House Defeats Private Liquor Sale Measure
Iowa lawmakers reject Cunningham proposal to allow private alcohol sales by a 5 to 17 vote after a heated debate in Des Moines. The chamber defers local option decision and considers Speidel's amendment to replace the nine member part time control commission with a liquor control administrator as tax revision moves proceed in the senate.
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Des Moines
Cunningham
House
Speidel
Washington
Control Commission
Senate
Farm Bureau
Mrs Lewis to be buried here after Iowa City rites
Mrs T J Lewis of Iowa City formerly of Washington and West Chester will be buried here after funeral services in Iowa City set for nine oclock Thursday morning with her burial at Woodlawn cemetery. The funeral party will arrive about 10 20 or later. She was born Lucy Wilde in Starlington August 15 1859 and died January 2 in Iowa City after years of poor health. Survived by husband four children Howard Albert Gertrude and Mrs W Hosteller all in Iowa City six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She lived on a farm and in West Chester before moving to Iowa City thirty five years ago and belonged to the United Presbyterian Church of West Chester.
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T. J. Lewis
Iowa City
Washington and
West Chester
Daniel Wilde
M. R. Meek
Washington
Burlington
Lucy Wilde
Starlington
Flows
Howard
Albert B
Gertrude
W. Hosteller
Jows City
Lewis
Jews City
United Presbyterian Church of
Auto Plate Home Uses Salvaged Plates on North Second
Clarence Goodwin built a unique residence on North Second Avenue with outer walls made of automobile number plates sourced from salvage after a Congress hotel fire. About 2,000 plates were used, saving roughly $49 on the exterior, while the rest of the building cost about $60 excluding labor. A crowd gathered during a recent fire incident at the home, which caused only minor damage.
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Clarence Goodwin
North Second Avenue
Congress Hotel
Haa
Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
Snow forecast hits eastern Iowa counties Jan 3
Snow was predicted today in eastern and central Iowa counties with already an inch reported in some central areas. Slightly warmer weather was forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Toohorrow
One Killed Four Hurt In Creston Wreck
A ice slicked highway near Creston Iowa caused a car to skid and plunge over a small embankment. The driver Ray Dammon 19 of Newton was killed and four others were seriously injured in the crash.
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Creston
Iowa
Here
Ray Dammon
Newton
Parade cheers rain as California Republican convention jokes loom
Beverly Hills residents recall dry wells and empty water beds then celebrate rain with a playful parade. They mention Nicholas Murray Butler, noting his absence and teasing that it suited a Republican convention, while reflecting on locals' years of experience and expectations.
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Beverly Hills
Cat
California
Nicholas Murray Butler
Plan Adopts Free Hot Dogs and Rabbit Themed Show
Members of Leon Beatty post American Legion held a gathering after a rabbit hunting contest. Vic Crone and Harry Simpson led teams that supplied abundant game and provisions for a community kitchen after a large turnout. The post’s regular meeting followed with no major business reported.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Othe Legion Rooms
Legion
Vic Crones
Nimrods
Harry Simpson
Pang
Ity Hunters
Crone
Simpson
Legionaires
Washington plans visitors day for 1984 big events
A meeting of Washington business men approved a series of six or seven big days for 1984. The first, Visitors day on January 25, will feature a free morning motion picture at the State theater and complimentary coffee for out of town guests. George McDaniel led the session and a committee will organize details.
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Washington
Big Dave
State Theater
Brighton Baby Wins Washington County 1934 Prize
John Lyman Stevens of Brighton is named the honored baby of Washington County for 1934. The first baby of 1954 arrived at 1:25 New Year’s morning at the Stevens home. Gifts from local firms include a bouquet, baby ring, hot water bottle, groceries, and more. the Stevens are asked to visit the Journal office for gift certificates.
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John Lywian Stevens
Lighton
Washington County
John
L. P. Stevens
Brighton
Stevens
Brighton Washington
John Lyman
Wolf Floral Co
Lemmon's
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Crane’s Mathet and Grocery
Ho & A Baking Co
Graham Department Store
Baby
Sherman Bros. Drug Store
Mayos Home Bakery
Geo. Lo McDaniel
Releter Creamery
Washington
Scott Furniture Co
J. A. Harwood & Son
The
Rying Journal
Go Teeth
Protect Health After Rain Storm in Los Angeles
Authorities moved to protect residents after a deadly cloudburst. At least 40 people died and officials urged boiling drinking water and established health stations to prevent disease or an epidemic.
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Los Angeles
Bill McConaughey Named Manager at Davenport Store
Bill McConaughey is appointed department manager of the J. bet store in Davenport and starts immediately. The new store opens to the public tomorrow after his years with Pea hey people in Ottumwa and earlier Carter and Widmer here. Hook. Land oof of the Vrenney store will attend the opening.
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Bill McConaughey
J. © Bet.hey
Davenport
Bill
Peahey
Ottumwa
Carter and
Widmer
Vrenney
Brayenport
Federal debt tops 23 billion dollars in treasury figures
Washington January 3. The total gross debt of the federal government, the highest in 12 years, was listed at 23,814,790,726 dollars in treasury department figures today.
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Washington
Treasury Department
County Doctors Meet in Washington County Medical Society Meeting
The monthly Washington County Medical Society session was held yesterday evening with an address by Dr Bendixon of Davenport, a bone specialist. A good attendance of physicians from county towns attended.
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Washington County Medical Society
Bendixon
Davenport
Ainsworth resident shopped in Wabbington today
F. M. McGraw of Ainsworth visited Wabbington for shopping today, detailing his errands and purchases in a brief local update.
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F. M. McGraw
Ainsworth
Wabbington
Democrats Control Both Houses Open Session Roosevelts Policies Face Attack
The opening session of Congress sees Democrats in command in both chambers. Roosevelt faces strong opposition to the New Deal, with Cavernous disputes over money expansion, the NRA, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Supporters warn of strong leadership while critics push to repeal or alter key emergency measures.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
Db CL
Congress of the
United States
Capitol
Oosevelt
NRA
Civilian Conservation Corps
Borah
Idaho
Nina
Line-up in House Democrats 313 Republicans 11 Percent
A fragmented report shows the House line-up with Democrats holding 313 seats and Republicans around 11 percent of vacancies. Farmer-Labor vacancies noted as 4, indicating gaps in party representation.
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Washington
Farmer-Labor de Vacand
Republcans
Fagmer
Senate balance shifts as Democrats lead in Congress
In Washington on January 3, Democrats hold almost a two to one majority in the Senate while the Congress convenes. The party lineup shows Democrats ahead of Republicans and Farmer-Labor with a wide margin.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Congress
Pleads for Support of His Policies
President Roosevelt told Congress that the nation is in recovery and urged support for his policies. He read a broad message from the rostrum in the crowded House chamber, outlining his administration’s approach and goals.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
House of Representatives
Congress Agrees Liquor Tax Bill Aims 550 Million
Washington January 3 The House Ways and Means Committee formally approved the liquor tax measure to raise 550 million dollars. The plan sets a 2 dollar per gallon tax on spirits 5 dollars per barrel on beer and 10 to 40 cents per gallon on wines.
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Washington, D. C
House ,Ways and Means
President lays out reform appeal in joint session speech
The president addressed the joint session after separate openings of the 73rd congress. He urged real social and economic reform not mere recovery, expressing optimism for future progress while warning foreign affairs may hinder peace and trade advances.
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House
Senate
Appointments Made by County Board at First Meeting
The county board of supervisors appointed several officials at their first meeting of the year. New posts include Dr. H. F. Masson as examining physician for pension applicants for the blind, Dr. C. W. McLaughlin for county home and jail, Mrs. S. R. Miller overseer of the poor, Hazel McCarty clerk to the engineer, W. J. Norton farm manager, and Mrs. W. J. Norton matron. M. T. Coon receives the area previously supervised by Boyd Foster. The board also divided townships among members for routine needs and approved annual reports. Inventory day for the county home is set for June 10.
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County Board of Supervisors
H. F. Masson
C. W. McLaughlin
S. R. Miller
W. P. Kawn
Hazel McCarty
W. J. Norton
M. T. Coon
Boyd Foster
R. Kk. Brown
Brighton
Clay
Crawford
Marion
Washington
Roy Mapel
Cedar
Dutch Creek
Franklin
Lime Creek
M. Tt. Coon
Kneglish River
Highland
Iowa
Oregon
Jacckson
Heper
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Brighton Baby
John L. Stevens
Mr. Roosevelt
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J. P. Morgan
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