Open Door Policy Pleases Veteran Governor
Special to The Gazette features Douglas Miller, a longtime messenger to Governor George A. Wilson, praising the open door policy. Miller, who has served as a go-between since 1913, recalls past governors and notes Wilson keeps inner office doors open for public access, with all interviews held in full view in the reception area.
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Douglas Miller
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Ernor
State of
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Nate E. Kendall
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Glenn Fullmer
Rep
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Wayne Fullmer
Ross Mowry
Newton
Juan Dunn
Bonaparte
Sanford Ziegler, Jr
Fairfield
Clarke
Harding
Kendall
Kirkwood
Statehouse
Iowa lawmakers sleep in prison cells on junket
Twenty three Iowa legislators spent a night in Iowa State Prison in Fort Madison to experience confinement. Several sat in ordinary cells, four slept in death row near Walter Rhodes as observers noted the stark contrast to hotel stays. Warden Glenn Haynes said the group was shown around and given the thrill of the night, with various representatives and senators occupying different cell blocks during the stay.
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Iowa
Iowa State
Des Moines
J. F. Miller
Humboldt
Walter Rhodes
State Supreme Court
Rhodes
Glenn Haynes
Separate Bill Planned for Iowa Child Aid Program
Des Moines AP. A separate bill may be introduced Monday to manage Iowa child aid under a federal state county plan replacing the widows' pension. The Faul Bekman bill proposes a part time policy board and an executive director. another bill would cut the board to three full time members earning 4000 dollars annually, with no executive director.
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Mine Accident Hero Dies After 30 Years in Bed
OSKALOOSA AP R W Ellis 79 died Saturday after 30 years bedridden from injuries from a 1909 coal mine accident in which he fractured his back. He was praised for knitting sweaters for World War II soldiers and saving a boy helper from danger during the incident.
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Oskaloosa
R. W. Ellis
Ma“haska County
Woodrow
Wil
Decorah Hotel Prepares Suite for Norwegian Royal Visit
Preparations are under way in Decorah for Crown Prince Olave and Princess Martha of Norway to stay May 6 and 7. Hotel Winneshiek manager Bergmann is arranging a suite with a sitting room bedroom and bath fitted with modern American equipment.
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Martha
Norway
Bergmann
Hotel Winneshiek
Iowa Youth Held For Shooting In Maryland Holdup
Roy Hyde 19 of Council Bluffs Iowa was positively identified by David Jones 25 a Pocomoke City liquor store salesman as the man who shot him during an attempted holdup Thursday night Hyde was arrested in Cape Charles Virginia and confessed to the shooting Hillman and Parks moved him to an eastern shore jail due to public sentiment
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Iowa State students mildly favor Roosevelt and military policy
A newly inaugurated Iowa State Institute of Student Opinion poll shows students broadly approving Roosevelt and his military programs while strongly opposing a third term. About 52 percent approve the president, 48 percent disapprove. 76 percent favor arming an air reserve camp, and 57 percent favor strengthening the armed forces, with fraternity members more supportive of Roosevelt than nonmembers.
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IDPA
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Oranges and rare plants bloom in new Iowa teacher college greenhouse
The Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College hosts a $30,000 greenhouse complex with five glass rooms and brick workhouses. Dr Grant notes many plant rarities thriving, including a large flowering species. The facility aims for full use this year and houses a biology lab and research space.
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Patito
Grantiean
Jeanette ‘Cage
Waterloo
Ruth Jane Hubbard
Cedar Rapidé
Borrows Auto Tries To Sell It In Kansas City
Robert Taylor of Corning Iowa, a former Parsons college student, was held after attempting to sell a car police say he borrowed from Charles W. Conger of Iowa in September. He may be turned over to federal officers. Taylor claimed he had been living in St. Louis.
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Robert Taylor
Corning
Parsons College
Fairfield
Charles W. Conger
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St. Louis
Miller Calls For Merit System In Iowa Highway Patrol
Secretary of State Earl G Miller met with Western Iowa highway patrol officials in Carroll to reset relations after past disputes. He stated the patrol would operate on a merit system with promotional examinations, saying he would keep his promises and have no grudge against any man.
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Nestle of
Carroll
Nestle
Appointment of Miss Jessie M Parker to national education post
The announcement at the state capitol Saturday stated Miss Jessie M Parker of the state department of public instruction is appointed to the legislative commission of the National Educational Association.
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INS
Jessie M. Parker
Legislative Commission
National Educational Association
State Capitol
Fraternity Ties Stir Iowa Welfare Legislation Clashes
Iowa state welfare fight brews as Byron G. Allen and Mrs. Hopkins clash. senate motor vehicle panel debates a public safety department bill and a homestead issue. State Treasurer Bagley defies party pressure while opposition voices accuse lawmakers of political maneuvering amid budget and social security talks.
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Byron G. Allen
B. C. Hopkins
Iowa Social Welfare Board
Iowa State College
Ames
Hopkins
Iowa Legislature Faces Showdown Over Welfare Board Reform
Iowa lawmakers inch toward major reorganization as a five to three member welfare board bill gains traction. Gov. Wilson may replace Kraschel appointees and push for confirmed Republicans. Other actions include mortgage power for executors, merging history and library departments, and license tax provisions.
Man Convicted in Drunk Driving Case Linked to False Arrest Suit
Carl Palmquist 21 withdrew a $5,000 false arrest suit against two Iowa patrolmen before his trial on drunken driving charges. A jury took 14 hours to convict him after his arrest on November 27 1938. Palmquist claimed officers lacked authority to detain him in a different county. Judge Homer Fuller set March 1 for a possible new trial motion.
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Carl Palmquist
Fridday
Palmquist
H. L. Hedum
Joe Dixon
Taylor County
Page County
Clarinda
Homer Fuller
Palmequist
Jens Grothe
Taylor Cotwnty
Ralph Jones
Acetylene Tank Explosion Kills Man at Waterloo
A Waterloo incident left Robert Ed killed and Clifford Ches severely injured when an acetylene tank exploded. Coroner reports indicate off duty workers were involved. investigation ongoing.
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Wa Atereoo
Robert Ed
Clifford
Ches
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