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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1936
Page
4
A reflection quotes Jesus from Luke 10 25 27 28 asking how to inherit eternal life and answering with the command to love God wholly and to love one's neighbor. The piece emphasizes living by this command as the path to life.
A poem by William A. Tegen values rural companionship over urban machines. The speaker prefers slow country travel with his mare Nell to the glossy life of modern autos, praising simple joy and faithful work over industry and profit.
The piece notes long controversy over immediate versus future payment of the adjusted compensation bonus. It recalls opposition from Presidents Harding Coolidge Hoover and Roosevelt and Hoover's 1930 plea to Legionnaires in Minneapolis to defer until 1945, stressing national finances and citizenry.
Commentary argues against curbing Supreme Court powers and reducing checks and balances. It cites Washington and historic stability, warns amendments threaten democracy, and lists reasons against cross Atlantic flights and other topics from a wide range of social commentary.
The article argues soldiers demand immediate payment of the bonus, citing government borrowing for other relief now seen as evidence the two billion plus needed could be raised. It compares France default fears to the U S situation and urges economy while noting public opinion tilting toward honoring the bonus. The piece emphasizes equity between wartime costs and veteran relief.
A writer recalls how routine tasks pile up until a three hour cleanup yields little reward. Daily small chores prevent waste, but neglect accumulates into larger, unpaid work. A vanished contribution, received a week prior, surfaces after long misfiling.
Cedar Rapids wrestler Jim Bear asks for police protection to and from the ring for a Thursday VFW show in Washington after earlier rough treatment. He faces Billy Pappas of Rock Island in a planned finish and cites past crowd heat and a possible riot. Brown and VFW officials will decide if protection is needed.
Crawfordsville first team lost to Cotter 34 28 as G Williams and B Davis scored 16 and 14 for Cotter while Hinton led Crawfordsville with 18. Crawfordsville seconds defeated Cotter 16 10 for a split.
Arrangements were made for the Y Collegians to face Olds town team tomorrow evening at the Y M C A court. The match promises a tough game as Olds brings husky players. A preliminary game with the Y Coeds may be booked from Burl ington Fairfield or Boldridge. If booked the girls game starts 7 30 and is followed by Washington Olds. Admission is 15 cents with a 1 cent bonus for a friend.
Brighton defeated Richland 28 to 21 in Brighton to lead the Ke Wash race. Half time 15 to 7, third quarter 19 to 10, Richland rallied in the fourth and cut the margin to four. Pendergraft and Hyde starred for Richland as Richland seconds beat Brighton seconds 18 to 4 and Richland girls won 43 to 30.
Weather relief may arrive as New York endures a bitter cold spell. Snow and ice clog roads and railroad lines hindering dairy shipments to the city of about 3.59 million quarts daily. Milk Service Bureau chief Dr Shirley Wynne warns of possible acute shortage by Sunday amid subfreezing temperatures and five weather related deaths in the city.
Washington high school basketball aims for its first Little Six win this season against Mt. Pleasant Friday night. Coach Guy Carlton hopes improved conditioning and new player Dale Carstensen boost a squad long plagued by defeats to league leaders Ottumwa and a weak cellar position. Palmer returns at center after illness.
The Iowa police radio system will air weather and road conditions over its short wave facilities at 10 A M daily for officers, a new broadcasting step reported in Des Moines January 27. The note mentions a busy pressroom moment and a toss of editor’s concern about space.
Nine head of cattle stolen from a block in Atlantic Iowa in a daring nighttime theft reported January 27. Police investigation underway with suspects not yet named and no arrests announced.
A slice of kitchen advice covers cottage cheese salad ideas with pineapple raw carrots and garnishes, plus notes on storage and serving. A separate brief reports Nas Auction Company barn break in, with thieves loading cattle valued at 4150 owned by Walter Rudy and Charlee Morgan of Atlantic.
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