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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1938
Page
4
Mexico Expropriations Stir International Comment
The piece discusses Mexico's oil property expropriation from British and American firms, noting some disapproval of wage demands and the broader international reactions. It cites El Siglo in Bogota and weighs Mexico's new responsibility versus past operators, with regional sentiment leaning toward approval in Central and South America but skepticism about benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
South America
el Siglo
Bogota
Colombia
Columbia
S. A
Gallup on Political Trends Foretells Shifts in 1930s
Dr. Gallup told the Chicago Association of Commerce at the Palmer House that Roosevelt’s popularity drops from 64 to 55 percent as Congress adjourns and he goes fishing. He predicts Republicans win 80 House seats in November but not a majority, notes Hull and Vandenberg as top Democrats and Republicans, and says public favors reciprocal trade, wage hour bills, and right-leaning shifts with labor setbacks from sit-down strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Chicago Association of Commerce
George Gallup
Gallup
Palmer House
Dr. Gallup
la Foyette
Barkley
Chandler
Kentucky
Senate
Committee For Industrial Organization
Labor Movement
The Use of Holy Scripture Inspires Righteous Living
A devotional note quotes 2 Timothy 3 16 17 emphasizing scripture as God breathed for doctrine reproof correction and instruction in righteousness guiding believers toward practical good works and spiritual maturity.
Expropriation in Mexico and Oil Wage Debates
The piece argues expropriation in Mexico risks lowering oil workers salaries despite past benefits from North American capital. It notes wage increases pushed by composed pressure, claims profits cannot cover these raises, and criticizes the fairness and honesty of the new law and its application. Haya de la Torre’s Peru stance is cited as a benchmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Haya de la Torre
Peru
Russia
Spanish America
Washington woman mails avocados in locked trunk
A thoughtful Washington woman returning from California sent her family a trunk full of avocados with instructions to open it immediately. Lacking a key, the family struggled to open the lock and found the contents unappealing once the trunk was finally opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
A Boost for Washington Dear V. O. L. 1
A reader recounts moving to Washington Iowa for moral climate and strong institutions. They were drawn by no pool halls or liquor stores, numerous churches, an excellent school system, and a robust Y M C A. The town delivered these assurances and they plan to stay long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Questioning Attendance in Washington Draws More Voices
A request to hear further reasons for visiting Washington prompts other participants to share motives. The crowd seeks diverse viewpoints as speakers outline personal aims and policy priorities for the visit.
Wanted: Men Power Office Grouch Reflects on Primaries
A political item notes a commentator who argues that the opposing party needs a coach and a louder message to succeed in the upcoming primaries. The speaker, favored by listeners, suggests a stronger, more forceful approach could help the other side.
Bettys Call for Honest Action and Kind Silence
A quotable reflection urges direct speech and principled use of strength for worthy aims. It lauds honesty, shared generosity among the poor, and the value of reasoning from facts to guide good deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Sage Advice from Mrs M D on domestic harmony
An elderly woman counsels a neighbor on household balance in the maidens prized items exchange. She notes that fewer kitchen aprons and more guest towels and lace doilies may improve marriage prospects, offering practical domestic counsel.
Palomar Eye Sees Distances Echoing Public Debt Size
The Palomar telescope reportedly measures vast distances, about six trillion six hundred billion miles. The remark links this scale to what Republicans believe the public debt could reach, reflecting a fiscal comparison in a humorous or critical context.
Column stir over taxes sparks desk-side remark
In a tense newsroom moment a man at the adjacent desk scowled at a tax paragraph in the column. He insisted the tax topic had no place in the piece, calling the remark no joke.
Office Grouch Quips About Blowouts and Tires
A satirical line notes that every big setback has a flaw saying there is always one flat tire in every blowout. The quip reflects plaintive humor about mishaps and resilience in tough moments.
Notable quotes on life and legacy from Roosevelt and Skinner
The passage reflects on Skinner as a great, broad minded man who died with talents unseen and contrasts it with the claim a widow married his killer. Theodore Roosevelt’s maxim about difficult lives leaving lasting names is echoed, underscoring themes of achievement and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicks Grow Fast With Proper Brooder Management
Broader houses limit growth. day old chicks need ample space to prevent crowding. Purina Startena fortified feed promotes rapid, healthy growth with vitamin additives. proper water, disinfectants, and ventilation reduce diseases like pneumonia and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purina
Lincoln Papers Sealed Until 1947 by Lincoln Heirs
The White House documents of Abraham Lincoln will remain sealed until July 1947 under the deed of preservation by his son Robert T. Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Robert T. Lincoln
Coalition of Conservative Democrats and Republicans Urged
Babson Park mass May 27 urges a 1940 coalition of conservative Democrats and Republicans to defeat the New Deal. He cites Pennsylvania primaries, Kennedy defeat and James win, and predicts GOP gains and a coalition candidate to beat the New Deal, warning against chaos and high taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
Democrats
Babson Park
Mass
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
Union
John L. Lewis
Arthur H. James
Thomas Kennedy
CIO
Earle
James J. Davis
Kennedy
Pinchot
America
Is Dixie Under Arrest Reshaping New York Politics
J Richard Davis known as Dixie is jailed on charges of succeeding Dutch Schultz as head of a large New York policy and lottery racket. District Attorney Thomas Dewey also charges James Hines a Tammany Hall leader as fixer for Davis and his operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
New York
J. Richard Davis
Dutch Schultz
Thomas Dewey
James Hines
Tammany Hall
Davis
Garnishment notice and Egypt school bond election
District court garnishment in Washington County Iowa seeks $347.73 against Lloyd Shetler with writ and court dates. Also notices a special election June 18 1938 in Egypt Independent School District for $1600 bonds to build a new school building and equip the present site. Polls open 1 PM to 3 PM. Harry Malichky president Claud Sojka secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Shetler
District Court
State of
Iowa
Washington County
Isaiah P. Yoder
Peter Shetler
H. M. Putnam
G. Kiesey
Egypt Ind
Egypt
Sare
Egypt Independent School
Jackson Township
Sac
Pose
Harry Malichky
Claud Sojka
White House Site Selection and Early Construction Epoch
Washington and L Enfant chose the site for the executive mansion in 1791. James Hoban of Dublin won the design competition and cornerstone was laid October 13, 1792. The building remained unoccupied until 1890 when John Adams and wife moved in. Hoban oversaw the restoration after the 1814 British burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
National Capital
White House
James Hoben
Dublin
Presider
John Adams
Hoban
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