Hatch clean politics bill extends to state employees
The Senate voted 58 to 28 to extend the Hatch act to state and municipal workers paid from federal funds. The measure, supported by President Roosevelt and Senate leader Barkley, faces a doubtful fate in the House. It bans state workers from active political activity and fundraising, with exemptions for governors and other high officials. A series of amendments were added, including a $5,000 donation ban and penalties, while appeals and funding limits were among the debated provisions. The civil service commission would police compliance.
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Driver In Sideswipe Accident Fined Fifty Dollars
Lester Holmes, 28, of 325 Eighth Street SE, pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving in police court. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs after returning home at 10:30 pm Sunday. A second charge will be pursued in state court.
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Grumbling as Public Use and Safety Valve
A column argues grumbling by citizens serves as a safety valve and sparks reform when backed by facts and precise targets. It notes that while petty gripe harms, disciplined complaint against real wrongs strengthens democracy and keeps governance alert.
Horse mix up leads to larceny charge in Towanda
Walter Finch and Glenn Brenchley agreed to trace horses sight unseen. After Finch turned his horse over to Brenchley he received only a wooden Sin horse and filed a Monday complaint charging Brenchley with larceny.
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Glenn Brenchley
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Fatalities At Grade Crossings Decline in 1938
Washington AP report shows 1398 fatalities in highway railroad grade crossing accidents last year. The Association of American Railroads notes a drop of 119 from 1937 and 477 from 1936.
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Association of American Railroads
FCA Struggle May Be Taken To Roosevelt
Washington AP reports a drive to restore farm credit administration independence could become a major Capitol Hill issue. Leaders and members of Congress consider appealing to President Roosevelt, who could restore FCA autonomy by executive order.
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Last Week Decision on Western Offensive or Peace Plan
The Italian newspaper Lavoro Fascista reports from Berlin that the last week of March will decide between a general western offensive or a compromise peace. The article highlights the high stakes and potential shifts in Allied and Axis strategies.
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Unemployment Estimated Between 9 and 12 Million in U S
Roosevelt advisers circulate a memorandum showing diverse estimates of January 1940 unemployment from 9.0 to 12.0 million. Figures cited include National Industrial Conference Board 9.1–9.3m, AFL 10.1–10.2m, CIO 10.7–12.0m, and a federal economist 9.5–10.5m.
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Hit and run death in Linn County sparks clues
Police and the sheriff seek the driver of a black 1984 Chevrolet II seen after a Saturday night hit and run that fatally injured Claus A. Barnes. An inquest is set for Wednesday at the courthouse as witnesses offer tips and residents are urged to aid the investigation.
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Death Toll Rises From Willow Grove Mine Blast In Ohio
The Willow Grove mine explosion near St Clairsville Ohio raises 73 deaths with 69 miners still trapped as officials plan state compensation near 400000 while rescue efforts continue. John Marks Ross McFadden and others died in the incident and federal investigations will follow debris clearance.
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Deflects Bullet From Endangering Others
Crdae Ranlds News reports 15 year old Is wounded Crdae Ranlds News Don Fugate of 802 Twenty second avenue SW suffered a gunshot wound to the left knee at 3 pm Sunday while he and a friend shot at a target along Prairie Creek. He was taken to St Luke's hospital where doctors probed for a 22 bullet but could not locate it. Fugate remained hospitalized Monday in fairly good condition. Detective Tom Condon said the gun belonged to David Smith, 15, of Twentieth avenue SW, who discharged when Fugate grabbed the barrel as Smith was about to shoot.
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Governor to Decide on Coralville Dam Stand
Col Charles P Gross urged Gov George A Wilson to approve or disapprove the $6 million federal flood control dam on the Iowa river near Coralville. Wilson refused immediate commitment and planned to state his position in a letter soon after meeting an Iowa City delegation.
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Charles P Gross
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George A Wilson
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Iowa City
Corn acreage drop forecast across major states
The agriculture department estimates March 1 intentions to plant show corn acreage at 87 70 000, below last year s 91 501 000 and the 1929 38 average. Spring wheat area is forecast at 19 425 000 acres with 17 532 000 acres sown last ten years. Total wheat area rises to 64 439 000 acres from 63 896 000 last year. Main corn states like Indiana Illinois Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Ohio and Missouri are expected to plant slightly less than last year.
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Petition Falls Short of Signatures for Gas Rate Change
Cedar Rounds News reports the city council forwarded the gas rate petition to the legal department after declaring it insufficient. City Clerk Storey found 1,758 valid signatures vs 2,649 required, with 68 unreadable, 106 unsigned, 30 duplicated, and 1,298 unverified. last mayoral vote total was 10,598.
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Bright spring day in Cedar Rapids with 65 degree high
Cedar Rapids residents enjoyed a sunny Sunday with a 65 degree high and a brisk March wind. Temperatures fell from 48 at 7 pm to 35 at midnight, then rose to 37 by 10 am and 49 by 2:30 pm as a calm, outdoor mood followed the warm weekend.
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Murray Gets Two Years For Tax Evasion
Matthew S Murray former Missouri WPA administrator was sentenced in federal court to two years in prison for income tax evasion.
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Matthew S Murray
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WPA
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German Aerial Attack Called War's Boldest
German claim the raid on Scapa Flow involved 14 Heinkel bombers in a 1 hour 20 minute strike. British leaders debate cabinet changes and a dynamic war policy as air raids cause civilian casualties and flag RAF effectiveness.
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Senior VP of 0 R C Found Dead of Heart Attack
Charles S Afontooth 38 senior Vice President of the Order of Railways Conductors was found dead at his home Sunday night from a heart attack. County coroner reported no immediate foul play and the funeral was planned with Ms Vantooth at the Celestial Hotel Runscate. Continued on Page T Cal.
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Russia says it will not seek more territory in northwest Europe
A Soviet spokesman told a Swedish foreman that Russia does not plan to seize more lands in northwest Europe and denied any intent to bar Finland. Berlin reportedly threatened to intervene in Finland if Allies land troops, while Sweden and Norway were said to permit passage of war materials to Finland. The spokesman claimed Swedish aid saved Finnish arms and prevented a Russian breakthrough.
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Death Syndicate Accused of 20 Murders
New York District Attorney William O Dwyer seeks indictment of a Brooklyn head of a murder syndicate blamed for 20 killings. The group allegedly hired hit men, paid modestly, and counted leaders like Charles Lucania and Louis Buchalter among its customers. Detained are 15 alleged members and associates as investigators pursue others.
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Charles “Lucky” Luciana
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Purple Gang
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Irvin Cohen
Golden Boy
Hitler and Mussolini Talk Spurs Axis Expansion Hints
Berlin sources say the Hitler Mussolini meeting pointed to extending the Rome Berlin axis toward Moscow with possible Italian entry in the European war. A Soviet Russian rapprochement and a broader alliance were discussed as the next steps in the axis plan.
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Daladier To See Mussolini Likely Conference in Genoa
A Rome dispatch says French Premier Edouard Daladier may travel to Genoa for a meeting with Italian Premier Mussolini on Tuesday as rumors in the Italian capital indicate. The exchange telegraph report notes the potential summit amid rising European tensions.
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Has U S Government Taken Leave Of Its Census
A provocative column questions if the government oversteps by collecting census data and auditing personal life. The writer argues for privacy while noting consent and rights debates, framing the issue as a challenge to the Bill of Rights amid modern data gathering.
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Arthur “Bags” Baer
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