Cooper Resigns From Liquor Board
Harold M. Cooper, chair of Iowa's liquor control commission, resigned effective immediately amid months of criticism over his Cedar Rapids conviction and a controversial gift of state liquor store seals. Gov. Clyde M. Herring had pressed for removal, with discussions of possible legislative action and personnel changes lingering.
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Cooper resigns from Iowa liquor board amid press criticism
Harold M. Cooper of Marshalltown resigns as chairman of the Iowa liquor control commission. In a letter to Governor Clyde Herring he says press pressure harmed his usefulness, claims only head mistakes occurred, and expresses belief in eventual vindication by time and justice.
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Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Harold M. Cooper
Marshalltown
Clyde Herring
Marold M. Cooper
Store System Chairman Voted By Commission
A commission elected its own chairman by vote, appointing a leader from within the group. The move consolidates authority and sets the tone for ongoing operations and governance.
Cooper's Resignation Ties to Linn County Liquor Case
Harold M. Cooper resigns from the state liquor control commission amid disclosures dating to December when 204 state liquor seals were sent to J LeRoy Farmer of Cedar Rapids. Farmer and plant superintendent Delbert Greb faced illegal possession charges after a raid. Cooper was convicted of violating the liquor control act and fined 1000 dollars. The case included conflicting statements about liquor origins and a Gazette editor Verne Marshall testified.
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The
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Verne Marshall
Marshall
Wisconsin
Cooper resigns as Iowa liquor board chairman
Harold M. Cooper announces his resignation from the Iowa liquor control commission effective immediately. He cites unprovoked criticism by the press and a muckraking columnist and says he seeks to present the real facts. The statement ends with a note that a committee may be appointed.
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Harold M. Cooper
State Liquor Control Commission
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Liquor Control Commission
Iowa's Liquor Mess Under Fire Across State
A Sioux City Journal editorial criticizes Iowa liquor laws and administration, blaming Des Moines officials and the liquor commission for widespread mal administration and payoff systems. It argues the state’s liquor troubles affect many cities and may persist without strong action.
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House Moves To Demand Resignations Of Iowa Liquor Board
In Des Moines Iowa shortly after Marold E Cooper resigned as chairman of the Iowa liquor control commission the Iowa house moved to demand resignations from Bernard E Manley and Dick R Lane. A five member committee was named to draft the resolution and will seek Leslie E Francis's ouster as legal advisor. A separate plan would abolish the liquor commission and replace it with a five member appointed board on per diem pay with a $4500 administrator salary.
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Liquor Control
New House Plan Abolishes Liquor Commission
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers draft a substitute to the Alesch Foster bill proposing a three official liquor control system with a superintendent under commission oversight. Five commissioners would be named by the governor and paid up to 1000 dollars annually plus expenses.
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Revenue Agents Probe Manley Letter In Iowa Liquor Case
Deputy internal revenue chief A J Mellett ordered an inquiry into a Cedar Rapids Gazette report that Bernard TE Manley of the Iowa liquor control commission advised store managers to sell liquor in wholesale quantities to dodge high license fees. The probe, led by S W Qvale in St Paul, could reach Des Moines as well and may test if the Manley letter violates federal law.
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Iowa House Invites Huey Long to Speak in Des Moines
The Iowa house approved a motion by Rep. A. H. Avery 62 to 44 to invite Sen. Huey P. Long to address the chamber during his Des Moines visit Sunday.
Gazette Files Charges Against Iowa Attorney General
Verne Marshall writes that the Cedar Rapids Gazette accuses Iowa Attorney General Edward L. O Connor of corruption and improper conduct, urging removal by the executive council. The letter claims Gov. Clyde Herring promised action and details alleged graft in Sioux City and Woodbury County, naming Max Duckworth and others.
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Public Safety
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Des ‘Moines
Hotel Fort
Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Verne Marshall
Governor Herring Says Cooper to Resign Liquor Chief
Des Moines Governor Clyde Herring, ill at home, told a Gazette reporter that Harold M. Cooper agreed to resign as liquor commissioner after a morning discussion. Cooper prepared and submitted his resignation letter to the governor.
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Clyde Herring
Harold M. Cooper
Liquor Commission
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Herring
Verne Marshall
State Executive Council
Ed O'Connor
Marshall
Ross Ewing
Iowa House Approves Truck Regulation Bill
The Iowa House passed the truck regulatory bill 57 to 49 on a Friday afternoon. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Senate
Gazette Copies Sent to Iowa Legislature for OConnor Removal
The Gazette sent today's early edition to every Iowa legislator via The Gazette plane. It includes charges against Attorney General Edward L. OConnor and a request to the state executive council for immediate removal action. Copies were delivered to Des Moines and taken to the state house.
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