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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
4
A brief devotional note for January 17 1934 reflects on the balance of wealth and virtue citing Proverbs 16 8 and urging right conduct over sheer income in daily life.
A political or editorial piece argues that the dollar is deflated relative to gold after U.S. and world actions. It claims inflation by devaluing gold backing, explains effects on debtors and creditors, and asserts a 60 cent value to be renamed a dollar as an emergency move.
The speaker warns that devaluing the dollar and cutting gold content may reduce debts but will raise prices and lower earnings. They argue future booms and busts could recur and call for new measures rather than repeating the same approach.
The American Federation of Labor reports in its 1983 economic conditions review that fear of inflation hinders confidence, urges restoration of private initiative and jobs for 10,700,000 unemployed workers, warns fiat money inflation would shift gains to wealthy owners, and predicts 1934 progress if currency confidence is restored.
Washington county faces elimination of its health unit after the board of supervisors denied funding for the year. Supporters argue the $3 600 annual cost saves millions in doctor bills, protects schools from epidemics, and enhances pupil health, urging reconsideration to maintain the program’s long standing benefits.
The Roanoke Times quotes a scientist arguing humans can survive solo, then urges consideration for women to have a break, framing it as a humorous social plea rather than a scientific stance.
A preliminary Forest Service report links the Pickens Canyon fire, burning 5000 acres near Los Angeles, to the ensuing December storm's devastation. Erosion from burned slopes sent millions of tons of debris into communities, with at least 60 deaths and about five million dollars in damage.
Irene Dunne and Clive Brook headline the RKO Radio drama If I Were Free set in London society. The plot follows Sarah Cazenove and Gordon Evers as gossip and mercenary marriage strain their romance until a surprising ending restores freedom and love. Iris Blooms makes a New Orleans rainbow appearance.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a railroad claim agent questions a farmer about the value of a colt. The farmer insists the price is 500, while comments on crossbreeding with a locomotive spark dry wit from the attorney and onlookers.
The readable text discusses potential capacity and protective cover to delay runoff during torrential rainfall. It mentions measures to retard water flow and the impact of rainfall intensity on drainage planning.
Local iris group plants a colorful display in Pearl Rivers Meertal Park. The effort by the Louisiana Iris Conservation Society highlights the beauty and importance of preserving native iris varieties in the region.
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