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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1933
Page
4
A devotional line quotes Romans 8 28 31 35 and 37 affirming believers are more than conquerors through Christ. It reminds readers that God is for them and lists trials they may endure yet remain victorious through love.
The article argues for a maintained armed force to uphold law and order while criticizing tariff opponents. It warns against disbanding police and military power, compares protection to a police function, and condemns lowering tariffs that would harm American workers. It stresses duties to home and national prosperity.
A long running survey in a major newspaper argues for backing gangsters in prison rather than fighting them. It notes past circulation wars bred hoodlums and racketeering grew after Prohibition era gains. The piece mocks gentle treatment and urges hard labor until natural death.
A rubber maker’s 1000 mile country test at 48 mph and equal city distance show rear tire wear triple in town due to stop start traffic. An automobile editor notes drivers race to red lights causing wear and questions if steady pacing would reach goals faster with less damage.
A May Day protest in Union Square drew red flags and halted traffic as marchers lined up. A police officer’s blunt reply underscored fears of communist influence and deportation for those seeking Russian ties. The piece notes the US gold reserve rose to 3.365 billion on April 26, the highest since 1931.
The piece shares lighthearted local items from Burdette Westermark’s exam success to farm tales and gossip about neighbors and DeMolay figures. It includes quips about rain, corset mysteries, and jokes from X. Sandyhook, ending with a seasonal patron nod.
Iowa wet and dry leaders marshal massive efforts for the June 20 repeal referendum. Both sides organize district and county units and urge get out the vote amid campaigns and public appearances. Mrs. Miller notes a simplified ballot with two candidate lists and a write in option for each county, with rules enforced and no registration required for those already registered.
United States baseball standings show National League led by Pittsburgh and New York with Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis trailing. Yesterday’s NL results included Chicago 7 4 Brooklyn 6 3 Philadelphia 3 2 and Cincinnati St Louis 2 8 New York 1 4. American League leaders New York and Washington with Chicago and Cleveland and Detroit and Boston in pursuit. Yesterday’s AL scores include Chicago 6 Washington 0 Boston 2 Detroit 6 St Louis 8 New York 4.
Helen Hayes and Clark Gable headline MGM adaptation of F Marion Crawford tale opening Tuesday at the State. Hayes plays an aristocratic Italian fiancée who falls for a German officer, a church marriage conflicts with a dramatic wartime death, and a convent resolution follows a sensational denouement.
The nun confronts the presumed dead figure in a scene described as the most stirring ever by Miss Hayes. Her performance outshines her famed role in The Sin of Madelon Claudet, signaling a standout moment in the production.
Keota May 22 The senior class play Spooky Tavern a four act mystery will be presented in the high school auditorium Tuesday night May 3 with cast members Omer Stoutner Irene Henry Beverly Bell Helen Kirkpatrick.
Iris Hart Alma Cady Walter Fagen Jr Jack Mills Gerald Carris Paul Long and Vincent Vowk are named as participants as Supt J Fr Church announces the school year ending Wednesday May 24 with the last day of classes. Commencement exercises occur Thursday night and the alumni reunion and reception take place Friday night May 26 in the high school gymnasium.
Over the last thirty years the number of motor car makes offered to the American public has dropped from about 200 to roughly 50. This reflects a substantial consolidation in the auto industry and reduced choice for consumers.
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