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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
4
Public concern grows over Lindbergh kidnapping case
The nation debates safeguards for children as the Lindbergh abduction sparks widespread distress. The article notes the notoriety of the parents, the impact on public sympathy, and the evolving fear of child theft amid rising ransom cases and easy escapes by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy
Hoover urges harsher criminal law reforms to curb delays
President Hoover appeals to Congress to overhaul criminal procedure to close loopholes that allow lawbreakers to escape due to delays and technicalities. He argues for tougher penalties and more certain punishment and cites England and Canada as models for improving law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
United States
England
Canada
Absolute divorce of law enforcement from politics
The piece argues for removing politics from policing and appointive offices, criticizing elected judges and party influence. It urges lawyers as the best group to propose law revision to relieve court congestion and streamline procedures for faster, clearer justice.
We Need a Police Force to Enforce Order Under Martial Law
A speaker argues for using Uncle Sam's army to maintain law and order in troubled cities. The piece contends martial law would command respect, deter bandits, and clear urban areas of crime. It suggests cities be placed under martial law for years until governance improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
U. S
Treasury
U. S. Treasury Department
Daily Word Lesson Instigate Used To Urge Forward
A concise vocab note explains common misuses and pronunciations. It defines instigate as to urge forward with an example that references instigating an investigation of affairs. The piece pairs guidance on pronunciation spelling and synonyms to expand daily vocabulary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
The Man Who Played God At Itown City Theater
A reader notes a local invitation to the feature The Man Who Played God billed for Washington, questioning the need to travel sixty miles. He recalls Elmer Mason Parely missing ticket registration on his birthday and jokes about local officials and a minister’s dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elmer Mason Parely
Journal Office
May Night Musings From Working Girls On Men
A comic column quotes working girls venting about men, age, money, and desire. They discuss why older go getters attract, the toll of nightlife on earnings, and the stubborn appeal of male attention amid social pressures.
What Are We Going To Do About It May
A reader voice laments no marriage prospects for working girls as eligible men are scarce or hesitant. The writer contemplates self worth and dating woes, asking readers for advice and reflection on singledom and social pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singethere
Mr. Bythewil
Readers Favor Publication of Hell-Divers Story Before Film
Readers praise the Journal for running the Hell-Divers story ahead of the film release. Walter Conner and Harold Mangold say reading the serial enhances interest in the movie and its aviation maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walter Conner
Washington National Bank
kKrank Wells
S & Crail
Harold Mangold
J. & M. the Service
Washington County Association Holds 1932 Banquet
Des Moines hosted the Washington county association annual banquet at 6 30 p m Monday in the First Methodist church. J B McCleary was absent president, F W Skinner acted as general chairman. Seventy five attendees assisted Mrs Evelyn Little and committee. The program led by Mrs W G Manners marked George Washington bicentennial birth anniversary. J D Finney elected president AH D Freimer vice president Mary Donovan recording secretary Mrs D A Laughhead treasurer Mrs W G Manners press reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Washington County
Mary Onovan
Washington County Association
First Methodist Church
J. B. McCleary
F. W. Skinner
Indictments in Malvern Iowa Farm Robbery Case
Ed Graves and son W R Graves face grand jury indictments for robbery with aggravation and burglary with aggravation in the 18000 farm home heist of John and Laura Hummell near Malvern Iowa. They allegedly led a bandit trio that took most savings. 11000 remained, later deposited in a bank. James Cotrell already pled guilty and received 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Iowa
INS
Ed Graves
W. R
John
Laura Hummell
Malvern
Hummel
Graves
Red Oak
W. R. Graves
Tyndal
James Cotrell
State Penitentiary
Two Local Fives Prepare For Friday Basketball Action
Washington junior college and high school teams face tough openers on Friday night. The Cardinals meet Cornell college freshmen at 8:15 on the Washington court while the Demons open sectional play at Keota at nine. North English provides the Keota opponent. If Washington advances, a tougher Saturday final awaits against Sigourney or Wellman. Keota tournament opens with Sigourney vs Wellman and West Chester vs Keswick. Class B games include Ainsworth vs Gibson at 10:30 and Delta vs Kalona at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Cornell College
Washington Court
Demons
Keota
George Freshwaters
Cornell
North English
Sigourney
Wellman
West Chester
Keswick
Barker, Cornell athletics chief, to lead frosh trip to Washington
Richard L. Barker, Cornell college director of athletics, will accompany the freshman team to Washington. He has a storied coaching career with conference titles in basketball and football, Olympic wrestling competitors, and a history of building championship programs since introducing wrestling at Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Barker
Cornell College
Cornell Frosh
Washington
Ames
Staley
Cornell
Barker
Kenneth Truckenmiller
Lloyd Appleton
The One Way Trail Plays Fox Theater This Friday
Tim McCoy risks life for revenge in The One Way Trail at the Fox theater Friday and Saturday. A blood tingling action romance features Doris Hill as the love interest with a supporting cast including Al Ferguson Carroll Nye Robert Homans Polly Ann Young and Sally Blane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim McCoy
Columbia
Fox Theater
Tim
Doris Hill
al Ferguson
Carroll Nye
Robert Homans
Polly Ann Young
Loretta Young
Sally Blane
Double Comedy Bill at the State Theatre
Buster Keaton stars in The Passionate Plumber while Laurel and Hardy perform Beau Hunks in a knightly double feature at the State. The program pairs classic silent comedy with pratfalls and witty routines for a lighthearted night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Keaton
Laurel and Hardy
Farmers Union proposes Iowa strike plan to halt markets
Des Moines reports a proposed nationwide farmers strike to restore agricultural prices. G B Miller outlines a holiday for town farmers boycotting sales and purchases, with pending approval from Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa State Grange. A further conference is set for Monday to discuss details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa State Grange
Farmers’ Union
G. B. Miller
Farmers Union
C. N. Rogers
Indianola
Farmers Union National Board of Directors
Charles E. Hearst
C. W. Huntley
Chariton
Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Miller
Funeral Held for Ronald Matlock at Brighton Home
Funeral services conducted at the George Matlock residence for Ronald Matlock with Rev. Carl W. Klein presiding. Six of the deceased’s former Brighton schoolmates served as pallbearers. Burial followed in Brighton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matlock
Ronald Matlock
Carl W. Klein
Brighton
Flood Conditions Worsen on Des Moines and Big Sioux Rivers
Flood conditions intensified in Iowa as the Des Moines and Big Sioux rivers rose sharply with more precipitation forecast. Des Moines water climbed 1.45 feet in 24 hours, Ottumwa crest above previous level, Floyd River overran parts of Sioux City, and farms across the Big Sioux valley faced inundation while bridges washed away. Funeral for Mrs Olive McGaffey held in Pittsburg with six former neighbors as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Big Sioux
Floyd River
Springdale
Sioux City
Weather Bureau
Ottumwa
South Dakota
McGaffey
Olive McGaffey
Pittsburg
van Buren County
Mr. Austin
Comic Strip Scrap Book For Little Readers
A simple activity suggests selecting a children’s comic strip each day and pasting it into a scrap book. Children can read the story to pass dull hours or illness and color the pictures if they wish.
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