Murphy Describes Act Cutting Aid To War Veterans
Ray Murphy of Ida Grove, former state commander of the American Legion and chair of the national legislative committee, spoke to Hanford post members about President Roosevelt’s economy bill. He noted the $400 million in veterans’ benefits cut, criticized the rapid passage, and warned that readjustments might follow despite claims the measure is temporary.
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Poor PA congress hailed earlier than expected by Legion and Roosevelt critics
Murphy of the Iowa national executive committee of the Legion called some act provisions drastic yet favored a recognized veterans policy and a 25 percent veterans benefit reduction. He opposed non service connected disability limits, urged $20 monthly aid only for total and permanent disability, and urged support for the administration to restore prosperity. He spoke at a Roosevelt address after being introduced by Col. Robbins, with post entertainment and notes of future dances and road graveling projects.
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Maddigan School of Music and Dancing
Marian Blitsch
Irene Dochterman
Mary Jane Hubbard
Edna Dieman
Pauline Fredrickson
Marjorie Lois Pannell
Dieman Studio
Cliff Long
Danceland
Boy Scout
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B. D. Silliman
Will Rogers Praises Newspapers In Beverly Hills Note
In Beverly Hills California Will Rogers comments on newspaper generosity to the administration praising party papers for their support. He notes a shift in beer advertising with new, attractive ads and mentions a return of beer advertising catching readers’ attention. He signs as Will.
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North Western Employees Win 1932 Safety Contest
The Chicago and North Western railroad won first in group A of the 1932 railroad employees national safety contest with 93.47 percent casualty reduction since 1923 when the annual contest began. The contest covered on duty casualties in trains service and non train accidents including dead and injured.
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Lembke Wins Jessup Oratorical Prize at Iowa
Russell Lembke of Sioux City won the Jessup oratorical prize of 25 dollars at the University of Iowa Tuesday night and earned the right to represent Iowa at the Northern Oratorical League contest. Other speakers included Earla Blaine Hampton Geraldine Beard Bedford Frederick Schwartz Boone Jack Siddens Council Bluffs and C LaVerne Kluss Postville.
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Russell Lembke
Sioux City
Jessup
University of Iowa
Lembke
Iowa
Earla Blaine
Hampton
Geraldine Beard
Bedford
Frederick Schwartz
Boone
Jack Siddens
Council Bluffs
C. LaVerne Kluss
Postville
Kind Neighborly Woman Welcomes Strangers in Neighborhood
A local resident, RS. F., is praised as a friend to all newcomers, offering help and kindness without intrusion, making every neighbor feel welcome. The letters also discuss Miss Manners advice on dating, urging moderation and authenticity in relationships.
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Just Folks and City Budget Cuts Highlight Local Page
The poem fragment by Edgar A. Guest is followed by a note on Vinton city council action. A Monday night budget cut reduces payroll by 660 dollars with specific salary reductions for city staff including city clerk assistant clerk electrician and chief engineer retroactive to April 1.
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Paralyzed by illness sparks homebound remark
A Pathfinder cartoon caption notes a man confined to home by illness after thirty years of marriage. The joke contrasts a life at home with the doctor diagnosing paralysis and the speaker calling it a divine joke.
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