Iowa General Assembly Ends 110-Day Session With Beer Law Pass
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa legislature adjourned after 110 days with 226 bills passed and a beer law amendment approved. The session saw renewed battles over millage, women employed in beer parlors, and permits for towns. The beer measure places permit power in cities while establishing a state permit board for review.
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Mrs De Long murder trial heads to jury deliberations
West Union jurors deliberated Friday night on the fate of Mrs Ellen De Long charged with murdering her husband Samuel De Long who died from a bullet wound December 30 1934. Prosecutors argued it was impossible he shot himself while the defense said motive lay with the ill health and family tensions.
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The Tale of Tragedy and Happy Ends Across Time
A columnist muses on why life blends joy and sorrow, noting stories often end with epilogues. Critics debate if happiness in endings reflects reality or mood, asserting truth lies in integrity and the possibility of a noble ending even amid sacrifice.
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Linn County Trials New Medical Relief Plan
After a three hour session the Linn County Medical society voted to trial for two months the Iowa medical relief plan for the sick poor. The plan, similar to the county health insurance plan abandoned May 1, was approved by the Linn county supervisors in Des Moines with Dr T C Denny. It takes effect immediately and the relief office remains in City Hall with the number 8276. Miss Cora Jacobs faced opposition from many doctors over authority in the plan, while Leah Brunk will act as liaison under state funds.
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Iowa
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Italian salesman hanged for murder in Bordeaux jail
Joseph Alisero aged 38 was executed by hanging at Bordeaux jail after being taken from the death house shortly before 8 pm. He was convicted of murdering Grazielle Viens a 23 year old French Canadian nightclub dancer.
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Grazielle Viens
Supreme Court weighs fate of NRA as Roosevelt seeks extension
The high court questioned nine justices amid sharp exchanges on the recovery act. The administration pushed for a two year NRA extension while Congress considered Senate moves to curtail the program. President Roosevelt met AFL leaders backing a two year renewal and denouncing eight month options. Burns indicated the House favors longer extension. Industry telegrams protested the shorter timeline. The Senate labor committee urged Wagner to replace NRA section 7 A to restore industrial peace.
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Brooklyn Lawyer Triggers Laughter in NRA Poultry Case
Joseph Heller, a young Brooklyn-accented attorney for Schechter Live Poultry, drew gales of laughter in the Supreme Court as he explained the poultry code operation. Justices McReynolds and Sutherland pressed for more laughs while Chief Justice Hughes joined in the mirth before recess.
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Schechter Live Poultry Corporation
Iowan Files 150 Million Suit Over Aluminum Patent
In Chicago, Glen Lenardo Williams of Scott County Iowa and formerly Detroit filed a suit in U S district court against the Aluminum Company of America seeking 50 million dollars actual damages and 100 million dollars punitive. The claim rests on infringement of a patent for tempering of light alloys dated November 17 1925. Judge Philip L Sullivan assigned the case to the trial docket.
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The Fight Not Ended for Iowa Public Officials
The Gazette declares the corruption probe into the Town liquor control commission and Des Moines power figures unfinished. It vows continued pursuit, cites prior refusals to fully investigate, and calls for removals of Attorney General Edward L. O'Connor and others while warning that action will come from authorities and public pressure.
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Kraschel Defends New Deal Against Dickinson Attacks
Lieut. Gov. Nelson G. Kraschel of Iowa counters Sen. L. J. Dickinson’s charges against the New Deal. He cites Iowa farm income rising by 269,677,000 since March 1, 1933 and 54,076,000 in cash relief and public works benefits. He calls Dickinson the arch foe of Iowa farmers and the New Deal.
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Ex-Congressman and Two Others Indicted in Michigan
George Foulkes former Michigan congressman, Dan J. Gerow of Sturgis, and Elmer Smith of Paw Paw were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to solicit funds in federal buildings tied to postmaster sales. Bench warrants issued. none arrested at press time.
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Wife Granted Divorce From Actor Charles Ray
Clara Grant Ray testified that Charles Ray faded as a film star but kept his appeal to women as she was granted a divorce in Los Angeles.
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Charles Ray
Clara Grant Ray
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1935 Report Confusing
A fragmented note cites Cedar Rapids auto toll figures for 1935 with references to accidents injuries and deaths but lacks clear data. The readable fragments show numeric placeholders and stray letters, leaving the main events and counts uncertain.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Asks List of Projects For Four Billion Works Plan
President Roosevelt announced a list of projects to be submitted by Tuesday for consideration under the four billion dollar works program. He will convene the works allotment board for its first meeting to review the proposals. A letter from Morris L. Cooke notes staff and offices for the rural electrification division are in place and projects are being evaluated.
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Arlen Couple Headed to Minnesota Golden Wedding
Hollywood film star Richard Arlen and his wife Jobyna Ralston drove to St Paul Minnesota to attend the golden wedding of Arlen's parents Mr and Mrs James Mattimore.
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Richard Arlen
Mitchell warns U S to heed Nazi boast on air power
Gen William Mitchell warns Americans to study Hermann Goering's boast of a strong air force and argues the United States must create a separate aeronautics department. He says air power now decides war outcomes and current U S air defense is inadequately organized and profit driven. He calls for an independent air personnel not tied to politics.
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Confession Names Barker As Bremer Kidnaper
In St Paul AP report Elmer Farmer, a Barker Karpis mob defendant, reads a confession to the jury identifying Barker and others as Bremer kidnapers. The document notes Bremer the banker was abducted in a federal conspiracy trial.
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Senate Adjourns As Vinson Bonus Bill Faces Recess
In Washington AP report says a sudden swing in votes prompted administration leaders to recess the senate session until Monday to regroup over the Vinson cash bonus proposal to replace the Harrison compromise. Supporters hoped to vote but faced a potential presidential veto amid disputes with Patman and American Legion plans.
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Kay Francis Plans Riviera Visit To Confer With Chevalier
Paris report says film star Kay Francis will travel to Maurice Chevalier's Riviera villa to discuss her next film. She will first go to London to attend King George V silver jubilee celebrations before visiting Chevalier in France.
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Roosevelt Says Business Groups Misrepresent Men Behind Their Claims
President Roosevelt denounced some business organizations for misrepresenting business men they purport to represent. He cited past U.S. Chamber criticism of the New Deal and recalled efforts to block progressive laws after the Triangle factory fire, stressing the need to distinguish the real bulk of business from fringe groups.
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Aged Backer of Ten Johnson Dies
ENID Oklahoma AP J Y Callaghan 82 colorful territorial congressman of Oklahoma who always took pride in the fact he appointed to West Point Hugh S Johnson the Oklahoma lad who became a General and NRA siege died Friday of a heart attack
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Oklahoma
West Point
Hugh S., Johnson
Senate Panel Endorses Farm Mortgage Refinance Bill
The Frazier Lemke bill to refinance farm mortgages to lower interest rates was approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee Friday without a dissenting vote.
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