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100 years ago
The Ritzville
Journal-Times
March 25, 1920
Session of Legislature ratifying 19th Amendment ends
The state legislature convened Monday noon in special session in response to the call of Governor Hart. The first measure to be passed was the resolution introduced by Mrs. Haskell, of Pierce County, ratifying the 19th amendment to the federal constitution, which extends the right of suffrage to women. Only one more state is required to complete the ratification and as the legislature of the state of Delaware is in session this week it is expected that the vote will favor ratification thus completing the amendment of the constitution and allowing women to vote in the next and succeeding elections.
75 years ago
The Ritzville
Journal-Times
March 29, 1945
Men in Service
Christenson Promoted
Sherman Christenson of Ritzville was recently promoted from 1st lieutenant to captain in the Army Air corps. He is now stationed in Italy and has been awarded the distinguished flying cross and two oak leaf clusters.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Christenson of Ritzville.
50 years ago
The Ritzville
Journal-Times
March 26, 1970
Machines for drivers'
tests bought
The Department of Motor Vehicles is installing push-button testing machines in all 35 of its driver license examining offices, Department Director Jack Nelson said recently.
The new tests are designed to educate the driver as well as examine him. "The driver immediately sees whether his answer is correct, and if not, what the correct answer is," Nelson pointed out.
25 years ago
Ritzville Adams
County Journal
March 30, 1995
Wheat Growers relay concerns
The nation's wheat growers recently took their concerns about upcoming farm legislation directly to their congressional representatives in Washington, D.C.
The farmers, who represent the 22 states affiliated with the National Association of Wheat Growers, urged legislators to stay the course on current farm policy and help U.S. wheat growers retain their competitive position in world export markets.
Among the specifics the wheat growers discussed were $4 per bushel target price income protection, a wheat marketing loan and opposition to federal deficit-driven acreage reduction programs.
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