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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1932
Page
1
Chicago January date report states railway executives demand an immediate ten percent wage cut to settle the dispute. They warn that without agreement now, deeper cuts may be imposed later and reject compromise offers from unions.
DES MOINES IOWA January 30 Two hundred fifteen drivers licenses were denied in January the first month of the new law. William Stevens head of the defense department announced two licenses were revoked for driving while intoxicated. Habitual drunkenness caused most denials with 100 entries. Other reasons included legal incompetency 42 reckless driving 21 and mental incompetency Washington County had three denials for reckless driving one habitual drunkard.
Washington Demons push Fairfield to a one point loss as Fairfield edges ahead 28 to 27 in a tense Little Six clash. Washington hopes a 50 50 finish with wins over Darling ton Muscatine and Ottumwa. Washington reserves beat Fairfield reserves 25 24 in the curtain raiser.
In Paris dispatches a witty but pointed note on posturing as Japan readies to bombard China over boycotts. England jails Gandhi supporters for boycotting English goods. China and India, five eights of humanity, clash publicly while boards in England urge buying British.
A frigid wave grips Washington and Iowa with lows from 15 to 30 below zero. Des Moines records indicate 12 below in some cities with forecasts for more extreme cold tonight and tomorrow. Devils Lake North Dakota reports the night’s lowest at 28 below, while Prince Albert hits 41 below as snow and precipitation spread from Lake Michigan eastward.
H A Schenck of Rock Island travels to Washington with his wife and daughter to take up duties as the new Montgomery Ward and Co store manager next week February 6. The current manager T W Cahill begins a temporary leave for health reasons after over a year in charge as the Rock Island store closes for the transition.
Young People's Day will be observed at churches tomorrow with youths active in services. After evening services the Happy Hour for young people will be held at the Y.
William D. Kyle of Tama was reported present at a Diamond oil station today.
Des Moines January 30 The state board of railroad commissioners ordered a shift of the rail freight rate change to February 8 from February 1 citing noncompliance with the ten days public inspection requirement. The directive, No. B. 1281, was issued December 2, 1921, and affects all railroads operating in Iowa.
Fred Moore Jr arrived from Iowa City to spend the weekend at his home, visiting family and friends during leisure time.
Results from the Oregon Township declamatory contest held yesterday at Haskins School show winners in primary intermediate and advanced divisions. Frances Dawson led primary humorous with Red Head while Rex Danyon topped advanced oratorical and Jean Frex claimed dramatic honors. Judges Ruth Cunningham Mary Pauls and Dorothy Masson, with district instructors Frances Boyd Marie Rogers and Nora Marsh named.
International news dispatch describes three world powers Japan Britain and the United States sending naval and land forces to Shanghai while a fragile truce holds amid street fighting and aerial bombardment. Chinese and Japanese forces clash with US marines patrolling zones as trains bring reinforcements and tension rises along the Whangpoo river.
The piece argues Japan planned its China invasion for years to curb Anglo American trade dominance in the Far East. Major General Smedley D. Butler, retired, says Japan chose a strategic moment as Britain and the U.S. struggle with economic and naval weakness, framing the move as a long plotted policy.
The United States and Great Britain protest Japan over troops landing in Shanghai and invasion of the international settlement. A Shanghai general strike threat raises food shortage fears, while Admiral Pratt signals possible move of the Asiatic fleet to Shanghai to protect American lives after talks with Stimson.
The Chinese nationalists transfer their capital from Nanking to Loyang in Honan province as Japanese forces advance. Officials began leaving Nanking days ago, with plans to deploy marines and infantry. the move aims to avoid war, while China vows to honor international pacts.
London officials stated Britain would follow the League of Nations line if China and Japan declare war. The comment came after reports that Nanking planned a formal declaration of hostilities.
The German foreign office said China plans to declare war on Japan. Germany will adopt a position of strict neutrality in response to the anticipated conflict.
Paris reports that France intends no independent action over Shanghai. A reliable authority says France believes the League of Nations crisis measures are sufficient for the moment.
Judge J. G. Patterson adjourned district court yesterday to Thursday February 4 for miscellaneous business. Jury trials completed and petit jurors released. In the Minick vs Dewey et al. foreclosure case, judgment was entered against Redman only, with about 160 dollars pending on a verified account. Judge Patterson and court reporter Needham then left for home.
Authorities probe the mysterious death of Irwin Pautsch who died after an alleged attack last week. Sheriff A C Greene says Elmer Malone was detained for questioning but not charged in connection with the incident.
The county board awarded bridge and road material contracts after six to eight bids. L and Wilson of Washington won lumber and piling. Culvert pipe work split between Wheeling Corrugating Co of Des Moines and Wilson Concrete Co of Red Oak. Cities Service Co won fueling supplies. Diamond Products Co of Marshalltown won lubricants.
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