Government goodwill toward business seen vital for farm relief
Harper Sibley former president of the United States Chamber of Commerce told the National Farm Institute that government good will toward business is a key factor in solving agricultural surplus issues. He warned against coercive policies and urged faster private employment growth to boost food purchasing power.
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Des Moines
Harper Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Farm Institute
Washington
Sibley
Cordell Hull
Marion Checkers Society A Century of Play in Town
The Marion Checkers Society traces its roots to 1855 with notable players like W. J. Turner Nick Michel and Abie Kaiser. From Merriam dry goods to a shoe shop, Dan iels hotel, and finally Sweet's garage the club preserved a legal and social link through blizzards, institutes, and plane viewings while building a storied local chessboard culture and a unique 20 wood inlaid board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Turner
Nick” Michel
J. W. Dukek
Earl Beiber
Cal Biggs
B. L. Scott
Jack Lisk
Clarence Oxley
L. C. Adams
Whittier
Linn
Sweet’s
Merriam Dry Goods
Main Street
J. B. Young
Addison Gray
D. T. McAfee
John L. Kaiser
John Kaiser
Albert
Albert Kaiser
Abie
Chicago
Savanna
Marion
C. H. Kurtz
Kaiser
Cedar Rapids
Checker
Homer C. Riddle
Milwaukee Railroad
Checker Society
Northrup
Christie
Sweet
Eleventh Street
Validity Of Motor Vehicle Law Hangs On Court Decision
Polk County Attorney Francis J. Kuble appeals a district court ruling that dismissed an indictment against Leonard A. Gray over a car accident. The appeal questions the constitutionality of the Iowa motor vehicle law and could overturn the act if upheld. A May term decision is anticipated.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Francis J. Kuble
Supreme Court
Iowa
Leonard A. Gray
Gray-Wells
Gray
Lou Ladd
Schools Must Solve Idle Youth Problem Across Nation
Prof. Elmer T. Peterson of the University of Iowa argues public schools must take major responsibility for four million unemployed youths. He warns that CCC may become permanent, but funding cuts and doubled high school enrollments strain budgets. He calls for expanded budgets, curricula, and staff beyond narrow academic or vocational fixes.
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Iowa City
Elmer T. Peterson
University of Iowa College of Education
CCC
Prof. Peterson
Peterson
Four Basic Aims of American Education Remain Same
The article states that the four core goals persist: self realization, economic efficiency, civic responsibility, and human relationships, guiding educational philosophy and policy.
Interim Committee Plans Early Survey Of Iowa Institutions
Iowa legislative interim committee on retrenchment and reform will begin a survey of state institutions early next month. Findings will go to the 1941 general assembly. The group discussed office housing, a $23,000 Iowa code printing bill, and approved several facility expenditures including auditorium equipment at Clarinda State Hospital, steam tunnel repairs at the men's reformatory, and boiler work at Eldora Training School.
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Des Moines
Legislative Interim Committee
Iowa
General Assembly
Attorney General’s Office
Adjutant General’s Office
National Guard
Camp Dodge
State Hospital
Clarinda
Men’s Reformatory
Eldora Training School
Seven And Eleven Take Him To Court
H J Rowland faced municipal court over house numbers 711 and 721 in Des Moines. City Building Inspector Heyer testified plats show 721 while Rowland says 711 was the recorded number at purchase. Judge Allen gave Rowland a reasonable time to correct the address.
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DES Moines
H. J. Rowland
Rowland
East
Madison Avenue
Fred Heyer
Don G. Allen
Heyer
Sixth Iowa congressional race pits Goodwin and Allen
March 5 contest in the Sixth District features Robert K. Goodwin of Redfield and Byron G. Allen of Des Moines for the seat left vacant by C. C. Dowell’s death. Goodwin is a 35-year-old Redfield mayor and the first non Polk County nominee in 50 years. Allen, 38, former state legislator and longtime pension official, runs as the Democratic standard bearer, a New Dealer, after leaving the GOP.
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Iowa
Robert K. Goodwin
Redfield
Byron G. Allen
Des Moines
Congress
C. C. Dowell
Goodwin
Polk County
Dallas County
W. J. Goodwin
Republican National Program Committee
Allen
Amana Society Opposes Dam Over Water Power Losses
The Amana Society joined Iowa and Johnson County farmers in opposing a 6 million dollar flood control dam on the Iowa River north of Coralville. Officers warn water back up would raise the tail race seven feet, ruin woolen mill power, flood mills and homes, and endanger farm land and timber with little compensation. They cite scenic river bottom county road E as a valued asset impacted by the project.
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Amana
Amana Society
Iowa
Johnson County
Iowa River
Coralville
Charles Gross
Colonel Gross
Price Creek
The
East Amana
Curtis Bridge
Gov Wilson Lists New Deal Views With LA Mayor
Iowa Governor George A Wilson visited Los Angeles Mayor Fletcher Bower and spoke about the New Deal. He predicted a coming Republican administration and cited savings from cutting bureaucratic jobs in Iowa, claiming 1.3 to 1.5 million dollars yearly for taxpayers.
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Los Angeles
Iowa
George A. Wilson
Fletcher Bowr
California
Merle Miller and John Farrell Go to South America
Merle Miller of Marshalltown University of Iowa student and Cedar Rapids Gazette correspondent departs with fellow student John Farrell of New York for a three month tour of South America. Miller, WSUI commentator and former Daily Iowan city editor, aims to study languages and learn South American views on social issues. They will travel to Cuba after a month in New York before visiting other Latin nations. Bob Sullivan will replace Miller as Gazette correspondent.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Merle Miller
Marshalltown
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Gazette
South America
John Farrell
New York
WSUI
Miller
Daily Iowan
Europe
Farrell
Cuba
Bob Sullivan
The
Drake University dissolves dormitory student government over hazing
James Black an 18 year old Drake freshman from St. Joseph Missouri remained in hospital a week after hazing incidents. The university announced the dissolution of the men's dormitory student government citing excessive hazing and horseplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
James Black
Drake University
University
St. Joseph
Governor Wilson addresses Iowans in Southern California
In Los Angeles the Iowa Association of Southern California picnic at Lincoln Park hears Governor George A. Wilson of Iowa emphasize Iowa pride and loyalty. He salutes Iowans abroad, recalls pioneers, and praises public service and patriotism across generations.
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Wilson
Los Angeles
George A. Wilson
Iowa
California
Iowa Association of Southern California
Lincoln Park
Midland States
Wellman Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Durian mark their sixtieth anniversary at the Masonic hall with a turkey dinner for 45 hosted by Mrs. Guy Moothart. The Wellman couple, married Feb 29 1880 near Richmond Ia, have eight children and many grandchildren.
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Wellman
Charles Durian
Masonic Hall
Guy Moothart
Durian
Mr. Durian
Richmond
Ernest
Caroline Durian
Delphine Birkey
Tiskilwa
Iowa County
Anna Reese
Corning
Henry
Fred and
Emma
Harry
Fort Roy
Charles and
Carroll
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Gunnar Lance
Sweden
America
League of Nations
Lance
Iowa State College At
Ames
James F. Rippy
University of Chicago
Detroit
John Dukek
Beryl Scott
B. E. Beiber
C. R. Oxley
Ray Clark
C. H. Sweet Looking
Marion Checkers Society
Abie Kaiser
Frank Northrup
John Oxley
Yale
Oxley
John Wayne
Kansas City
Earl Northrup
Joe Kearns
James Oxley
Iowa Daily Press
Towa
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Wash«ington
Valley Forge
Grant
Appomattox
Wilason
Buffalo Bill
Golden West
General Dodge
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