Iowa Contractors Seek Curbs on WPA Expenditures
About 100 industry figures formed the Construction Industry Council of Iowa in Des Moines to press Congress to curb WPA costs. They plan a statewide protest against WPA permanence and oppose a new 500 million dollar appropriation. Gaylord Gray was named council chairman with O W Crowley as secretary.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Congress
Works Progress Administration
Construction Industry Council of Iowa
WPA
Gaylord Gray
Des Moines Land and Fuel Cooperative Association
Crowley
Associated General Contractors of America
Smith Jr and MecNabee Ruled Out as Democratic Delegates
New York state Supreme Court voided the delegate candidacies of Alfred E Smith Jr and State Senator John J MecNabee, designees of Garner for President, sealing Tammany slate’s run for the Sixteenth district. Delegates to the Democratic National Convention will be elected at April 2 primaries. The Tammany slate is unpledged but backs Roosevelt if he seeks a third term.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Alfred E Smith
John J. MecNabee
John E. McGeehan
Sixteenth
James HH
Fay
Roosevelt
Tammany
Red Cap tipping abolished by Illinois Central at station
The Illinois Central announced a flat ten cent charge per piece of luggage for red cap service at Chicago central station starting April 1. The move follows a Labor Department recommendation, with porters paid directly by customers.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Central Station
U.S Labor Department
Waukon Editor Albert Tousley Dies After Crash
Albert S Tousley editor and publisher of the Waukon Republican and Standard for ten years died in Mercy hospital Des Moines after an auto crash at Marshalltown in March. He suffered brain injury and pneumonia. survived by wife Evelyn Severson Tousley and two daughters. Mrs Tousley remains bedridden from a pelvic fracture from the crash. Local Legion member obituary notes funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Waukon
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Albert S Tousley
Marshalltown
Mary Johnson
Tousley
Waukon Republican and Standard
St Paul
University of Minnesota
Evelyn Severson Tousley
Lansing
Legion
Motorist acquitted after blood test defense in Iowa case
Des Moines jurors found John T McGill not guilty of driving while intoxicated after a blood test report presented by the defense argued he was not intoxicated at the time of a Dec 30 collision with a truck. Eight witnesses claimed he appeared intoxicated at arrest.
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Des Moines
John 'T McGill
Des Moiines
McGill
Dewey Sets Second Campaign Tour Across Nation
Thomas E. Dewey's campaign announces a second continental trip with stops in Indianapolis Oklahoma City Albuquerque Amarillo Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Wichita Des Moines and other cities. He will address Republican leaders and meet Western party members along the route.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Hollywood Bowl
Calfornia
Indianapolis
Oklahoma City
Albuquerque
Denver
Des Moines
Friends University
Wichita
Kan
Radio Schedule Highlights From 1940s Midwest Station Lineup
A dense listing of radio programs across WGN WCCO WHO KFJB KFIB WOI WSUI KEJB WMT and others detailing morning to late night broadcasts. It catalogs hosts orchestras bands dramas news sports and musical segments with numerous station identifiers and time slots.
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WAMT
Easy Ares
WGN
Ralph Ginsburgh
Orch
WCCO
Amos
Andy
WSUI
KFIB
WMT
Mr Keen
Tracer
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Cant. Herne
Vox Pop
KFJB
Leonard Keller
Children’s Hour
Dressel
KEJB
KFJIB
Bohemian Frale
WGI
Hal Kemap
Wceco
WSUJ
WSUT
Etennis Musicale
Vocil Ensemble
Billy Renald
Major Bowes
History In
WAMIT
Heidelberg Arch
Joey Willee
Jack McLean
Howard McCreery
Glenn Miller
Don Roth
Freign News
Wilo
Wtric Park
Dick Jurgens
Wtho
Jo—Wait
Orc
Rollie Jonson
Ted Trators
Charles Barnett
Frankie Master
Late
WCOCO
Paul Sullivan
Mho—Dance Orchestra
Frankie Masters
Haward MccCreery
WHO News
WNT
Ted Travers
Eiht Fitegerald
Micky Alpert
Bob
Suntec
Tex
Ken
Farmime
Boone
WATP
Fari
Songs of
Yesteryear
Jeno
Zelag
Aliwanic
WOI
Assembly of God
Levi Hawkins
WCON
Wiho
Hank
Coffee Pot Inn
Disico Orchestra
Arthur Godfrey
Mn Perkins
MHO
Sunbeam
KPIB
REJB
WMF
Beuy Wells
WOCO
Pretty Kitty Kelly
WSII
Awhile B
Watt—Reaond
Myrt and
Marce
John
Parade of Bands
Mirna der Sersent
Ironers Forum
Filion Horse
Wito
Bill Reib
Madc
Meiody Mart
June Baber
Strpimother
Woman In White
KFJR
Kitty Kelly
Wol—News Homemakers
Weecoo
David Harum
Paul Dr. Malone
Louseboat Hannah
WMIT
Myrt
Marge
Wool
Don Pédro
Wtco
Bis
Hook
Bill Burchart
Real Life Stories
Guilding Ulsht
Corntussel Nooz
Alusiale
WOGN
Mary Sothern
Kate Smith
Jidy
Jane
Wolf—Jehways
Weco
Kitty Keene
Alanie Kutchen
Woi—Farn
Home Hour
Sam
Wat—News
Wgn—Carters
Elm Street
Woman of Courage
KFEJB
Rbsthm
Weather
Street Forum
WMS
Tom Owens
Cowboys
Lowa
WOOI
Alice Blue
Johnny Duffy
Joycer Jordan
Arnold Grimm
Judy and
Son
Betty Crocker
Wiio
Miury Marlin
Wemt
Amanda
Honey Wol
Bhi Anson
Wwecco
Ma_ Perkins
KRFIB
Anthony
Mark Love
Len Salvo
Chicacaans
Pepper Young
Bibie
Minneapolis
Mert Ma Brown
Myrstersork
WSU
Iowa State College
Uelods
Stella Dallas
American College
Wat Cheeta
Charlie Flagler
Scattersood Barnes
O'Neills
Keib
Miss Julia
Iowa State
Bill McCune
H V
Ben Randolph
Other Woman Wins $3,500 Verdict For Whipping
In Chicago circuit court a jury awarded $3,500 against Mrs. Paul Schupman for whipping rival Ivy West with a riding crop. Schupman testified she found her husband with West, a widow, sparked the quarrel. West said she suffered a broken arm and memory loss. Schupman said she will appeal.
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Chicago
Paul Schupman
Schupman
Ivy West
Goss Attacks Farm Credit Bill As Centralization Shift
Washington April hearing of the House Agriculture Committee heard Albert T Goss, resign land bank commissioner, condemn the Jones farm credit bill. He said it would centralize loan controls in Washington and destroy the land banks cooperative system, with provisions to delay foreclosures and shift risk to the government. He warned a wealthy borrower could saddle debt on the government if farm value falls.
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Washington
INS
Albert T Goss
Land Bank
Jones Farm Credit
House Agriculture Committee
Federal Land Banks
Goss
Rivers Wins Stay Of Contempt Action
The U S appellate court granted Georgia Governor Rivers a writ of superseders staying federal contempt proceedings in Macon pending further orders. The case arose from his use of militia to oust W L Miller as highway commission chairman despite state and federal court orders. Circuit Judge Sibley indicated the central issue rested on state law and that state courts were likely to decide the matter.
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New Orleans
United States Appellate Court
E . Rivers
Georgia
Macon
W. L. Miller
State Highway Commission
Rivers
Samuel H. Sibley
Farrow Named Royal Canadian Navy Historian
Lieutenant John Farrow Hollywood director and husband of Maureen O'Sullivan has joined the Canadian navy and will be assigned as historian of the Royal Canadian Navy. He reported for duty Monday in Ottawa Ontario.
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Ottawa
Insurance Firm Wins Malicious Prosecution Suit
District Judge O S Franklin directed a verdict for American Republic Insurance Co and president Watson Powell in a $25,000 damage suit by former agent C R Wilkins. The judge ruled no indication of instigation or concealment by Powell or the company and noted citizens who disclose information to law officers are protected.
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Des Moines
O S Franklin
American Republic Insurance Company
Watson Powell
C R Wilkins
Willis O’brien
Powell
Insurance Company
Franklin
Polk County Grand Jury
Wilkins
Dommage
Divorce Granted After Clothes vs Nudist Clash
Mrs Louella Schlieske aged 35 won a divorce in Chicago after testifying that her husband Henry E Schlieske manager of a girls orchestra deserted her when she refused to become a nudist.
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Chicago
Louella Schlieske
Superior
Henry E. Schlieske
Hull Asks Transcript Of Cromwell Speech
Secretary of State Cordell Hull requested an official transcript of James H. R. Cromwell's Toronto address. Cromwell attacked isolationists and Germany while praising Allied aims, prompting House inquiries and a formal protest from Rep. Barry. Senator Nye said Cromwell echoed Roosevelt.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Toronto
Canada
U. S
James H. R
Jimmie” Cromwell
Doris Duke
Cromwell
Empire Clubs
Germany
Congress
Martin L. Sweeney
House
William B. Barry
N. Y
Hull
Europe
Hult
American 1 Legation
Ottawa
Gerald P. Nye
Roosevelt
California Governor opposes Florida extradition request
Gov. Culbert L. Olson urged Florida to drop its extradition bid for Harry M. Blosdale of Los Angeles, who escaped a chain gang five years ago, following protests over alleged brutality in Florida prison camps.
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Sacramento
Calif
Culbert L. Olson
California
Florida
Harry M. Blosdale
Los Angeles
Florida Governor Extradition Delay Over Blosdale Case
Olson presses for Florida governor to block extradition of Blosdale citing cruel punishment and rehabilitation. Blosdale, a five year Western Union hold up convict, escaped Tallahassee jail, later married in California, and has shown no trouble since. Olson argues for California protection based on constitutional concerns and prior Florida administration.
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Olson
Blosdale
Fred B. Cone
Florida
Cone
Western Union
Tallahassee
California
United States
Relief for Painful Backache Through Kidney Health
Many backaches stem from weak kidneys rather than colds or strains. Kidneys filter waste and acids from the body. when they fail, toxins cause headaches dizziness and swelling. Ask your druggist for Deans Pills, proven for over seventy years to relieve kidney symptoms and flush toxins from the body.
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Dean
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