Iowa House Bans New Diagonal Highway Plan From Des Moines
The Iowa House adopted a bill 101 to 3 to halt a proposed five year program for a diagonal highway system radiating from Des Moines. The measure would stop the Highway Commission from completing a 40 million dollar diagonal plan and preserve the existing Des Moines to Marshalltown 55 mile road.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Marshalltown
Don V. McLean
Marshall
Edward E. Wieben
Tama
J. E. Cundy
Black Hawk
State Highway Commission
McLean
Charles G. Johnson
Buena Vista
Paul Cunningham
Polk
Iowa
Cunningham
Highway Commission
The Egotsim in Hazlitt and Shakespeare Explored
The essay contrasts Hazlitt and Shakespeare, arguing true greatness hides ego. It cites Lincoln as an example of hidden humility and explains the vanity that grips those with inferior self view. The piece suggests皆 us all pretend to be more than we are to cover inner hurts and urges simplicity.
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Q Shakespeare
Hazlitt
Shakespeare
Lincoln
Farm Extension Act Defeated by Senate
Des Moines AP The Iowa Senate defeated the bill to let counties substitute county agricultural extension service aid for farm bureau support by a 20 to 27 vote. Proponents argued the measure offered choice while counties would petition 51 percent of rural voters to switch, creating county extension boards to direct programs.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa General Assembly
Lemke Act Upheld by Appeals Court
The U.S. circuit court of appeals upheld the constitutionality of the Frazier Lemke farm moratorium act, reversing a Baltimore federal district court ruling that the act violated the Fifth Amendment due process clause.
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Richmond, Va
INS
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District Court At
Baltimore
Hamilton Named Exec Secretary of Iowa Farm Bureau
B Hamilton of Franklin county has accepted the position of executive secretary of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. The organization announced the appointment on Tuesday afternoon and he plans to assume duties May 1 in Des Moines.
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Hamilton
Exec
Iowa Farm Bureau
B. Hamilton
Ornate
Franklin County
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa House Nears Vote on Mulct Law
The Iowa House moves toward passage of a mulct law replacing present beer and liquor statutes. Key amendments expand penalties to 1 000 dollars, require 60 percent voter approval for small towns, and bar felons from saloon permits. Rep Roan argues the plan is the solution to Iowa liquor problems.
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Iowa
Robert Blue
Wright
Roan
David W Hook Dies After Brief Illness
David W Hook 71 of Central City and Cedar Rapids died Monday at 6 45 p m after a brief illness at his daughter Mrs George Sellers 1318 Hinkley Ave NW Funeral services set for Hatch Funeral Home Central City Tuesday 2 30 p m Burial in Stratford Iowa His survivors include daughters Mrs Sellers and Mrs M B Geesey of Central City a son Roy of Stratford a late daughter Mrs Laura Towlerton and six grandchildren from Stratford Central City Miles City Montana and Stratford are named in the notice.
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David W. Hook
Central City
Cedar Rapids
George Sellers
Hinkley Avenue
Hatch
Stratford
Hook
Sellers
M. B. Geesey
Shelby County
Geesey
Roy
Laura ,Towlerton
Jane
Lois Geesey
Donald
Julius and
Marvin Hook
Jess Towlerton
Miles City
Mont
Coughlin Long and Johnson in Fascist Race Link
In New York the Methodist Federation for Social Service describes Father Coughlin Senator Long and General Johnson as competing for leadership of developing fascism. The report cites labor abuses by Coughlin and Long's Louisiana construction wages as low as ten cents an hour and mentions backers Harvey Couch and Rudolph Hecht.
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NEW York
Charles E. Coughlin
Huey P. Long
Methodist Federation For Social Service
Hugh S. Johnson
Federation
Senator Long
Father Coughlin
General Johnson
Roosevelt
General Conference
Coughlin
Huey Long
Long
Sebrisgt
International Typographical Union
Cleveland Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Louisiana
Harvey C. Couch
Power
Rudolph Hecht
New Orleans
Four Liquor Enforcement Nebula Personnel Dropped
DES MOINES AP reports the Iowa liquor control commission reduced four law enforcement staff. Agents Roy Lubbers and Charles B. Stewart, previously assigned to Sioux City, were discharged and the rest of the force will be reassigned to cover Sioux City territory. Akers, head of the division, announced the changes Tuesday.
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Des Moines
State Liquor Control Commission
W. W. Akers
Roy Lubbers
Charles B. Stewart
Sioux City
Akers
Iowa Supreme Court Rules on Removal Powers in 1930s
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the executive council's power to remove appointive officials in the case of E W Clark state insurance commissioner, reversing an injunction. The ruling clarifies council authority though Clark's term ends July 1 and officials say removal will not be pressed. The council also awaits a ruling on Harold M Cooper liquor case and a possible decision on his appeal.
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Des Moines
INS
State Executive Council
Legislative Liquor
Harold M.cooper
Clyde L. Herring
Executive Council
Supreme Court
Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
E. W. Clark
Clark
Charmain Harold M
Clark Cas
Clyde -Herring
Royal Union Life Insurance Company
Modern Brotherhood of America
Mason City
Independent Order of Foresters
Toronto
Ont
Polk County District Court
Supreme Bench
State
Cedar Rapids Kids Pet Parade Entries Rise Early
Registration for the Cedar Rapids Gazette Kids Pet Parade is due by 5 pm Thursday as youngsters prepare for the second annual event. Prizes include movie tickets for Lad die and various pet categories. The parade meets at Greene's Square at 10 am Saturday with dogs leashed and cats caged for safety.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
Laddie
Gene Stratton-Porter
Cedar Rapids
Greene's Square
Humane Society
Graft Allegations Mark Iowa Liquor Probe At Sioux City
Verne Marshall reads to the legislative liquor investigating committee a twelve page statement accusing illicit liquor dealers in Sioux City of a graft payoff from 15000 to 20000 dollars monthly. He urges reforms to temperance and calls out officials in Des Moines and Woodbury county amid raids and secrecy.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Legislative Liquor Investigating Committee
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Woodbury County
Iowa Liquor Commission
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
William Tice
Siang
Andrew Bell
Dennison
Marshall
William
Tice
Sioux City Graft Charges Hit Iowa Liquor Probe
Verne Marshall of The Gazette allege a racketeering ring in Sioux City operates protection payments to liquor sellers. He cites monthly graft between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars and names a state and local network tied to illegal liquor sales amid widespread law violations.
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Des -Moines
Sioux City
Liquor ‘Commission
Iowa Liquor Commission
Verne’ Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Marshall
Gazette
Sioux
Roelofs
Martens Convicted of Manslaughter in Iowa Jury Verdict
Adolph Martens of Keswick was found guilty of manslaughter in Jasper county district court for the August shooting of his wife Estella. He will be sentenced April 20 by Judge W S Cooper. maximum penalty eight years and a $1000 fine. The state sought first degree murder but not the death penalty.
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Martens
Newton
Sigburney
Maxine Abel
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