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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1941
Page
8
Washington residents reacted with shock and indignation as communist pamphlets circulated during a park church meeting led by Rev. Carl Klein who denounced the Red party. The piece notes growing concern about a communist menace, plus social notes on visitors, gatherings, and a health column reference in Liberty.
The report shows top hog price at 11 80 with weather outlook noting generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday.
Edgar Harlan, a longtime Iowa historian and author, died at seventy two. Known for deep state knowledge and quiet integrity he served at the State historical building until 1987 and was profiled by The New York Times. Iowa’s 1940 state taxes totaled 4.171 billion dollars with major shares from sales, unemployment, and property taxes.
For Thursday July 17 Trinity Lutheran Church schedules 2:00 p.m. Ladies Aid at Mrs R Tanner home 7:00 p.m. Children’s confirmation class and 8:15 p.m. Quarterly business meeting of the congregation Pastor Alb Bostelmann to lead.
Census data show that in 1949 state governments collected 86 cents for every dollar of federal revenue. By contrast, in 1919 state collections were only 12 cents per dollar of federal taxes, highlighting growing state contributions over time.
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