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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
4
A 1938 Bible Thought reflection opens with Hosea 10 12 and moves to a child’s prayer asking God to care for a missing puppy named Tippy. The writer pleads for the pup’s return if it causes trouble and hopes for mercy and mercy.
The piece discusses pushing a law that would criminalize ransom payments after the Cash boy kidnapping in Florida. It weighs whether outlawing ransom would deter kidnappers or drive their crimes deeper underground and questions if secrecy would rise despite such a law.
The article argues that authorities have a strong record in capturing kidnappers and that fear of arrest discourages crime. It notes some captors face execution or life prison terms, and recognizes occasional crude, lone offenders, while blaming cognitive bias and irrational behavior in criminals.
Opinion column arguing federal deficits prolong economic slump. It cites 22 billion debt growth since 1932, 11% of relief and 4 billion for emergency works, and foresees a 9 billion annual outlay with 400 dollars per worker. It argues pumping money only boosts demand temporarily and calls for reduced spending and proper taxation to lift the economy.
AINSWORTH June 92 The Butterworth family left Friday for Dow City Ta to spend several weeks. Will Wallace visited Iowa City with daughter Mrs Charles Dunshee. Carol Northey from Word Ir stayed with Roger Colthurst Norvel Nortis returned from the Des Moines Legion Rove Hawkeye State camp. Marietta Workman of Washington visited J A Marsh. R G Pratt of Waterloo and the Colthurst families were guests at I L Colthurst home.
Crawfordsville residents report a north side carnival at the Coates home featuring a paper money system for entry to concessions. Highlights included a boxing match and several other events. Visitors included the Coates family and relatives from nearby towns. health concerns and recent visits are noted for local residents.
A local man fainted at a movie playlet Birth Of A Baby. A Washington official earns the title for running over and killing Cloud Willits' dog Tip, nine years old. An editor and a public official clash over a wrongly headlined resignation.
A housewife struggles with painting her kitchen as a neighbour offers sympathy. The scene includes advice about layering coats on the can and a line about pensioning worn out mules versus social security numbers. The piece shifts to note people drifting to the country for a vacation, and ends with references to reluctant doctors.
A humorous sketch contrasts rural life with modern ideas. A paying guest remarks on cows that do not produce milk. A motorist dodges a crash and a girl returns home, while a farmer mocks agricultural schooling. Rooney Yule, age eleven months, begins a show career with parents Joe and Nell Yule, famed vaudeville performers.
Mickey Rooney stars as a boys orchestra leader in Hold That Kiss at the Fox Theatre. The cast includes Rooney’s real life musicians with Rooney performing a clarinet solo in the style of Ted Lewis, adding a lively swing element to the romantic comedy.
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