Iowa Highway Program Ahead of Many States
Gazette Correspondent describes Iowa’s road program as ahead of schedule, funded largely by federal aid and relief, with 472.9 miles of roads under construction and 82 grade crossings to be eliminated. Iowa has received about 25.77 million dollars in emergency road funds and related projects as of Oct. 31.
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Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Federal Roads Bureau
Iowa road program funds and national highway plan update
The report details Willie Willis funds spent on road building and grade crossing elimination, noting miles built and crossings added. It covers current federal aid, Iowa’s completed and ongoing projects, balance for new work, and expected two year funding. It also outlines national highway results, design aims for safer speeds, curve elimination, grade limits, road widening, material choices, and a safety study with experts including Prof. Alvah Lauer.
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Roads Bureau
Iowa 1936 road work totals and 1937 plan outlined
C Coykendall of the state highway commission reports 1936 figures show 215 miles paved 434 graveled 383 graded no surfacing 144 miles bituminous treated gravel and 1 888 bridges and culverts built. 1937 projection includes 350 miles concrete 120 miles bituminous treated gravel 50 miles grading and graveling with about 1 500 000 dollars for railway grade crossings and 1 250 000 for secondary roads funded half federally and half counties. Pension costs for past wars estimated at 60 billion dollars.
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State Highway Commission
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Federated Funds
Barons Kingsdale and Forester Retain Hat Rights at Court
Baron Kingsdale and Baron Forester, two peers of the realm, retain the right to wear their hats in the king's presence without requiring special permission. The convention remains part of royal etiquette and peer privilege.
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Baron Forester
England
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