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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
4
The piece argues Brookhart has no clear grounds to question his brand of Republicanism. A Des Moines writer asserts Brookhart is no more Republican now than in 1924 when he opposed Coolidge and said Dawes was unfit. Brookhart now wields influence over four year term municipal tickets that should rest with state and national Republican bodies.
The article discusses an imminent congressional re apportionment long overdue and likely to shift seats from agricultural states to urban areas. Iowa faces a two seat loss and its ninth district would be split, jeopardizing longstanding voting patterns and local influence under a broad restructuring.
Amid jokes and jabs the Iowa Assembly signals a slower adjournment pace as spring sun nears. The piece mocks Dan Steck and legal boxing bouts while noting a four cent gas tax for travelers and urging farmer business ties for mutual gain.
A Cass County editorial explains a proposed county bond program to fund 2.5 million dollars in road improvements, including No 32 from Atlantic to Anita and No 71 from Atlantic to Grant, with state bond action expected later. It argues bonds can start work now, with state funds to cover the remainder, and urges timely petitions for a special election to authorize the issue.
WANTS TO COME IN Free Little Cuba presses Congress for tariff repeal on Cuban sugar. The argument cites Democratic Free Trade vs Republican Protection arguing the impact on a major American industry. The piece frames the issue as a test of policy in the upcoming special session.
The piece argues that aspirants for state offices from district road supervisor to supreme court are plentiful regardless of pay. It notes many elected officials accepted salaries known at start and suggests raises would attract capable candidates.
A voiced warning denounces would be boomers who overstate values in Iowa urging severe actions. The piece argues another cycle of inflation and deflation would ruin the state’s finances and interests, criticizing irresponsible and penniless organizers who have much to gain and little to lose.
Senator Brookhart led the agri cultural committee in presenting a self styled farm relief bill. He urged declaring it the administration bill and proposed a revolving fund of 1.5 billion dollars for a farm board or equivalent body to handle surpluses. He called for paying farmers production costs plus a 5 percent profit.
The article notes high hopes for a farm relief measure aligned with President Hoover’s pledges to be enacted at the special Congress session beginning April 15. It also reports the Iowa legislature has blocked attempts to legalize prize fights within the state.
Mrs. Fred Wohlleber urged the Record editor to adopt a short cut to speed paving projects and cut costs for roads across Iowa. The front of C. V. East jewelry store, damaged when a runaway car caved it in last week, is being repaired by H. H. Turner.
The public opinion on United States membership in the League of Nations should remain the settled national policy with no further political meddling. A light note adds there will be no oil leaks under the Hoover administration. Mrs. J. H. Aldrich attended a Record caller event Saturday.
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