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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
6
Des Moines notes discuss C Fred Porter plan to have the biennial budget ready for the governor by the opening session, potentially shortening the legislature. Officials propose earlier budget timing, department Eskines, and vacancies in state posts amid political chatter and staff changes.
The nationwide unemployment compensation program now covers more than 27,500,000 business and industrial workers. The expansion broadens eligibility across industries and regions, signaling a major step in social insurance coverage for workers.
David L. Lawrence, chairman of the Pennsylvania state Democratic committee, faces conspiracy charges in Harrisburg trial accusing him of forcing state employees to contribute a percentage of salaries to a party fund. He is pictured in court.
Plaintiffs in the District Court of Iowa Washington County seek partition by sale of jointly owned property from the estate of Peter Ruben. The real estate includes described tracts with Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway rights of way. Parties list multiple heirs and tenants in common with specified undivided interests and contingent dower rights. The petition requests sale, rent handling by a referee, payment of taxes, and attorneys fees with a future year of administration. Proceedings set for September 9, 1940, unless defendants appear.
Regular meeting schedule for Washington lodge No. 26 A M M and various train arrivals and departures. Listings include No 8 Golden State Limited daily stop times and No 4 Golden State Limited California connections, plus local and mixed trains with agents Goodlander Anderson and Bell noted.
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