McNaughton Bribe Case Delays Pay and Action in Iowa
The Sioux City indictment of C. W. McNaughton for conspiracy and bribe taking is followed by a delayed response from Gov. Herring and Glenn Schmidt. McNaughton remains on the payroll while his pay continues for months, despite calls to remove him. The piece questions official inaction and argues removal should proceed under Iowa code Chapter 56, Section 1098, if grounds exist.
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O'Connor
Herring
McNaughton
Court Rules Frazier-Lemke Act Void in Lindsay Case
Federal judge George C. Scott ruled the amended Frazier-Lemke act unconstitutional and dismissed William Francis Lindsay's bankruptcy petition with the Farmers Loan and Trust Co. of Sioux City prevailing. Lindsay, 84, from Diamond township, Cherokee county, faced appraisal of his property at 23 dollars in this first case of its kind in the area.
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Sioux City
George .C. Scott
William Francis Lindsay
Farmers Loan and Trust Company of
Scott
Lindsay
Cardozo
United States Supreme Court
Diamond Township
Cherokee County
University Heights OKs 15 year power franchises
In University Heights Iowa City suburb more than half of eligible voters approved two ordinances granting 15 year franchises to Iowa City Light and Power for electricity and natural gas. Electric franchise passed 76 to 8 and natural gas 74 to 7. Company officials call it a long battle win and say natural gas will be installed within a month with new rates effective immediately.
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Iowa City
University Heights
Iowa City Light and Power Company
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Jassie Hints New Kidnap Evidence
Dr. John F. Condon says new evidence of first importance may clear up the Lindbergh baby case. He promised to prove his testimony and add to Hauptmann’s conviction in a statement from West Falmouth.
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John F
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Dr. Condon
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Bronx
Roosevelt to seek one billion for unemployed relief
Washington report states President Roosevelt will ask Congress to appropriate one billion dollars for direct relief to the unemployed in the upcoming fiscal year. Chairman James P. Buchanan of the House appropriations committee predicted the request on Wednesday.
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Color Schemes For Life From A Crippled Man’s Insight
A visitor tells a disabled man that affliction colors his life but the man replies that he chooses his color scheme. The text urges drawing radiance from inner mind and heart, not outward riches, comparing life to a stained glass dome and quoting Shelley. Copyright 1938. Dr. Newton.
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Talmadge challenges Roosevelt over AAA Bankhead Act and Tugwell
Georgia Governor Hiram Talmadge accuses the Roosevelt administration of unconstitutional New Deal measures and criticizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for denying denominal churches at Norris Tennessee. He calls for the President to answer three accusations during his Atlanta visit.
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Rexford Tugwell
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Tugwell
Treasury chief reaffirms opposition to cash bonus
Secretary Morgenthau said at a Spring conference with President Roosevelt that any law providing the WWI bonus must include funding, warning it would be vetoed without money. Buchanan said financing details were not discussed, and both avoided replacement taxes. Veterans groups favor different approaches but expect a full payment bill when Congress acts, with unity elusive on terms.
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Two May Serve Time For Same Offense
Des Moines men face identical federal sentences at Leavenworth for possession of a stolen mail check. Ray McMillen, 41, already imprisoned, was jailed a year and a day after May 16. George Brown, 39, former Western League pitcher, received the same term after confessing to stealing the check. Brown claimed he did not know McMillen had been sentenced for the crime. The U S attorney sought parole for McMillen and a presidential pardon, both denied thus far.
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Leavenworth
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Ray McMillen
George Brown
McMillen
Brown
United States Attorney's Office
Huge Spending Bars Recovery Says Knox
Colonel Frank Knox, a Chicago publisher and potential Republican candidate, warned that government spending acts as an insuperable barrier to business recovery. He accused President Roosevelt of violating pre campaign promises and the 1932 Democratic platform, saying voters will judge Roosevelt by promises versus acts.
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Frank Knox
Knox
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Roosevelt
Seized records in O Connor gambling trial cited in Sioux City
Police witness Joe Young testified about entries in a “little black book” listing graft payments to a Des Moines slot machine syndicate. The book seized in the Insurance Exchange raid last May was not found to mention Attorney General O Connor and included names Nile Luke and Barron. The trial of Edward L. O Connor continues with testimony from state prosecutors and defense counsel Fred Free.
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Joe Young
Des Moines
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Eall
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Nile Luke
Barron
Sioux’ City
Upswing in Production and Hiring Reported by Agencies
Reports from two agencies show rising industrial production and payrolls. The Federal Reserve notes a more seasonal upturn in October production with significant factory employment gains, while Secretary Roper says holiday business may outpace last year and possibly match 1930 levels.
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Italy Likely War Embargo Threat Over Oil to Ethiopia
Italian officials warned that an embargo on oil, cotton, and metals could trigger war, as Rome canceled 100000 troops furloughs and ordered further unit moves amid uncertainty over sanctions. Reports say white troops withdrew from Makale and Ethiopians claim Italian retreat behind front lines.
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Spanish factions clash at Cardinal CIsneros High School
Several students were injured Wednesday in a clash between republicans and fascist sympathizers at Cardinal Cisneros High School in Madrid. Police restored order after pistol fire was reported.
Governor Probes Continued Pay For Suspended Agent
Des Moines reports state agent McNaughton suspended amid O'Connor trial accusations of taking protection payments from slot machine operators. He remains on payroll until conviction per officials, while Gov Herring says he will review authority to remove him and had directed action to end his payroll status. Glenn Schmidt noted continued pay is common until guilt is proven.
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Indicted Sioux City Gambling Conspiracy Members Appeal
A member of a gambling conspiracy group indicted at Sioux City has appealed their indictment to the Supreme Court. The move follows other group members who seek further review of charges against them.
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Supreme’ “Court
Drought Recovery Progress Seen In Corn Belt Leaders
A Des Moines AP survey finds drought wounds easing in eight corn belt states. Corn output for 13 states is 1 540 823 bushels versus a 1928-32 average of 1 962 186. Hog production rising. next fall's pig crop expected normal. Farmers see lags before full recovery, with pasture loss and wind erosion lasting years.
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Des Moines
Paepie
Iowa
H. D. Hughes
Iowa State College Farm Crops Section
Corn Belt
Anderson Arranged Seal Sale Testimony Unfolds
Mercurio testified that Anderson arranged for seal deliveries to his home and later a second purchase of 10 000 seals. He said Manley was contacted and that arrangements were made at Skinny Niceman’s Palace Buffet. The witness could not name all participants or prices and offered uncertain memories.
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Milton” Strickler
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Jordan
Expedition Planned for Ellsworth Rescue in Antarctic
Preparations were under way aboard the Wyatt Earp for a possible rescue mission to reach Lincoln Ellsworth and pilot Herbert Hallick-Kenyon. The pair were last heard from Saturday while flying toward the Bay of Whales, Byrd’s former Antarctic base, in the Bay of Whales region.
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Lincoln Ellsworth
Herbert Hallick-Kenyon
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Wyatt Earp
Ellsworth
Hallick- Kenyon
Bay of Whales
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Waterworks Firm Challenges SEC Order in DC Supreme Court
H Hobart Porter president of American Water Works says the firm filed a complaint in the DC Supreme Court asking the court to restrain the SEC and other agencies from enforcing the Public Utility Act of 1935.
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H. Hobart Porter
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Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
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