Political clash over AAA taxes and court rulings
A critical editorial voice argues Secretary Wallace and the farm program backers violated the Constitution via the AAA, creating "hot money" and injustices for both producers and consumers. It calls for cooling heads, warns against weaponizing majority rule, cites Spain and Hitler as cautionary analogies, and notes government relief programs’ mounting costs while proposing scrutiny of the Townsend plan as a debt solution.
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AAA
Wallace, Tugwell
Supreme Court
Chauffeur Admits Clock Murders in Los Angeles
John Stettler, 25, a chauffeur, confessed Friday night to planning and executing the so called time clock murder of Carl S. Barbour, 66, and his wife. He described a device using a watch and electric heater to ignite a fire after robbing the couple and burying $40 in his yard.
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Los Angeles
John Stettler
Carl S. Barbour
Stettler
Bert Wallis
Wallis
Barbour
Stetner
WPA Cuts Pay For Weather SHUTDOWNS On Jobs
WPA workers on weather shut down jobs no longer receive full pay for merely reporting. Since February 1 a new rule lets an employee earn an hour of credit when a job is halted by weather, with make up time in the same pay period if possible. If makeup hours can’t cover lost time, the loss is deemed unavoidable. those who report regularly get credit for full time. Those who don’t report or take private work during the layoff gain no credit.
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WPA
Allen Wallen
L. S. Hill
Wallen
Averlanen
Clivette
Jean
Back to Plain Simple Words in Modern Speech
A 1936 reflection critiques inflated jargon replacing plain Saxon terms in daily talk politics and culture. It laments verbose phrases like entertainment value and protein deficiency while urging return to concise language and clear thinking.
Jury Deliberates Fate of Charles Brown Laborer
In Sidney Iowa a district court jury of ten men and two women deliberated over Charles Brown a laborer from Phelps Missouri charged in a public safety incident at the Mawhor home. The judge listed four verdict options including first and second degree serious cases and a mass casualty option. Brown said Mawhor advanced toward him and he acted on business and public safety grounds but could not claim self defense if he stayed after the visit.
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Sidney, Ia
Charles Brown
Phelps
W J Mawher
Riverton
Grover Brown
Shenandoah
Brown
Mawhor
Ruby
Valuation Reduced for Carl Weeks Property in Des Moines
The state team of assessment and review reduced Carl Weeks of Des Moines personal property valuation from 65000 dollars to 40000 dollars. The action follows an appeal of the original assessment by VAS Movies.
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VAS Movies
Porday
Carl Weeks
Des Atdines
Taxes May Be Big Struggle for Congress
Washington AP reports looming battle over tax policy as Sen Byrd backs a billion dollar tax bill and La Follette urges broadening the income tax base and higher rates. House Ways and Means hints at tax recommendations ban may influence debate while White House signals possible $500 million farm bill financing. President Roosevelt progress noted. decision and page continuation promised.
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Washington
Senate
House
Byrd
Virginia
la Follette
Wis
Capitol
Ways and Means Committee
Lamneck
Ohio
Congress
Bill
White House
German Denies Knowing About Bruno’s Case
SANTA ANA Calif UP Alex Witten a 35 year old German carpenter was taken into custody on a report he had information about Bruno Richard Hauptmann. He said he never knew Hauptmann or been in New Jersey. Deputies arrested him at his Balboa home based on an unnamed informant. Sheriff Logan Jackson said he doubts the informant’s story. Witten claimed five years in California and consistency in staying within the state. Fingerprints were sent to Washington due to lack of passport or documents.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Alex Witten
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Witten
Hauptmann
New Jersey
Balboa
Here
Burns
Logan Jackson
Orange County
Washington
California
Governor urges jail for refusers to work and sterilization
Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring called for jail for those who refuse to work and sterilization for chronic dependents after tracing relief costs tied to WPA cases and local family histories. He backed County Attorney King Thompson’s move to jail James Franks for desertion after he refused WPA work.
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DES Moinesins
Clyde L. Herring
James Franks
Cedar Rapids
Franks
Linn County
Isaac Gibson
Des Moines
Herring
King Thompson
Descendants of Lafayette Franks on Linn relief records
County relief files document 54 descendants of Lafayette and Sarah Franks from 1916 onward. Case 57 covers Charles and Bessie Franks who sought aid Sept 13 1916. Charles, son of the Franks, had thirteen siblings. several died or relied on relief. The Franks lineage traces through Emma Wharton and James Franks, with multiple children and ongoing county support amid hardship. Continued on Page 2.
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Lafayette
Sarah Franks
Linn County
Sarah Jones Franks
Jukes
Linn
Charles
Bessie Wharton Franks
Sarah
Charlies
Bessie
Emma Wharton
James
Publication of 15000 Salaries Sparks Tax Reform Debate
Washington reports a dispute in Congress over publishing salaries of 15000 or more. Representative Allen Treadway argues the practice creates a sucker list for blackmailers and racketeers, while the Ways and Means Committee advances penalties for late tax returns. Boehne pushes repeal of the duplicative provision.
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Washington
Allen T. Treadway
Mass
House
Ways and Means Committee
John W. Boeine, Jr
Ind
Treadway
Boehne
Ways and Means
Capitol Hill
Quaker Oats Declares Dividend in Chicago
Quaker Oats company directors on Friday declared a special dividend of 1.00 dollar per share on common stock in addition to the regular 1.00 quarterly payment. Payable April 15 to records April 1. Regular 1.50 dollar dividend on preferred also approved, payable May 29 to holders of record May 1.
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Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
Rail bill seeks passenger car air and comfort upgrades
Trenton legislators consider a Travel Deluxe bill proposed by Assemblyman Basil Bruno to require railroads to refresh air every twenty minutes, provide washable seat covers, sanitary drinking fountains, and individual lights for each seat.
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Trenton
N. J
Basil Bruno
The Whispering Drum Mystery Serial Premieres
The Gazette reports Raymond Knotts novel The Whispering Drum blends mystery with a strong love romance. Serial rights acquired and publication to begin in a few days with further announcements forthcoming.
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Raymond Knotts
the Gazette
Fireman Killed As Explosions Shake Steamer Gisla
AP dispatch from Baltimore reports a nitrate laden steamer Gisla catching fire. One fireman died after being knocked into icy water by a twisting hose. Several others injured as explosions rocked the ship. crew of 30 fled aboard and ashore. The blaze began Friday night and water proved ineffective amid a thousand explosions of varying size. Captain Thorbjorn Abbetsen and his wife were aboard and escaped.
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Baltimore
Gisla
Thorbjorn H. Abbetsen
Two Gibson Boys Hurt In Grinnell Highway Crash
Special to The Gazette two Gibson high school basketball players Wesley Jordan and Martin Nugan suffered injuries in a head on collision three miles east of Grinnell. Their coach Leland Bachman was driving the Gibson car assisting to Newton. Mrs Alice Cunningham of Des Moines drove the other vehicle.
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the Gazette
Grinnell
Gibson High
Alice Cunningham
Des Moines
Wesley Jordan
Gibson
Martin Nugan
Leland Bachman
Sto? Newton
Newton
Bachman
Springville Man Hurt After Horse Kick
Howard McShane, 25, of Springville, sustained a basal skull fracture and head and left side lacerations when a horse kicked him at 5 p m Thursday. He was rushed by ambulance to St Luke's Hospital and remains in serious condition Friday.
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Cedar Rapids
Howard McShane
Springville
St. Luke's Hospital
Judge Limits Vets' Preference On WPA Census Project
Federal Judge George A. Welsh narrowed veterans’ hiring preference to the WPA census project in Philadelphia. The government appealed and won a stay of enforcement, with district court’s order only applying to that project while a March hearing is set. The ruling drew mixed reactions from the veteran plaintiff and his attorney, who urged broader application.
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Philadelphia
George A. Welsh
WPA
Joseph Buffington
U. S. Supreme Court of Appeals
District Court
Welsh
Congress
Benjamin Spang
Washington
500 Million Substitute AAA Wins Approval in House
The House voted 2,267 to 97 to approve a 500 million AAA substitute, sending the measure to the Senate where an almost identical bill awaits conference. Supporters tout consumer protection provisions while dairy interests push back. a recommitment motion failed. The plan would amend the 1935 soil erosion act to allow subsidies up to half a billion dollars yearly for soil rebuilding and farm program maintenance.
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Washington
House
AAA
Senate
White House
Dairy Bloc
Midwest
Boileau
Wis
Rietson
Hope
Kans
Representative McCormack
Mass
Secretary of’ Agriculture
Ineome
Secretary of Agriculture
Penick And Ford Reports Million Dollar Net Profit
New York AP report states Penick and Ford Ltd Inc with plants in the south west and east including Cedar Rapids and subsidiaries posted a 1935 net profit after taxes of 1 052 960 or 2 85 a common share, versus 1 405 514 or 3 80 a share in 1934.
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New York
Penick, and Ford, Ltd., Inc
Cedar Rapids
San Quentin Warden Resigns Amid Prison Probe
James B. Holohan resigned as San Quentin warden effective April 1 amid state investigations into prison conditions and a counterfeiting plot uncovered at the facility. Holohan, in eight years as warden, cited increasing job difficulty as the reason for stepping down.
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San Quentin
Calif
James B. Holohan
San Quentin Prison
Holohan
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