Riley Looks Back At Last Session Work
State Senator Tom Riley discusses the General Assembly’s last session with The Citizen Times. He cites abolition of capital punishment and ending voting secrecy as key acts, notes missteps under poor leadership, and backs a central labor department and four year governor terms while endorsing legislature appointment for state offices except the auditor.
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Senator Riley On Subdistricts And State Reform
In an interview from July 15 1935 Senator Riley discusses single member districts for the House candidates in Polk County and potential cross county subdistricting for members of the House. He highlights laws passed this session including capital punishment elimination vocational education and aging commission while noting the school bus measure and right to work repeal as emotional issues. He supports city manager government and foresees future as undecided while back to practicing law after a busy Des Moines session.
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Cedar Rapids Taxpayer Association Calls Petition Drive End Soon
The Cedar Rapids Taxpayer's Association said its drive to gather 3000 signatures to put city manager government on a special election ballot will end soon. Spokesmen urged unsigned petitions be mailed to Post Office Box 1187 Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Farm Labor Unity in Iowa Politics Gains Momentum
In a sweeping analysis, the column notes liberal farm and labor allies winning Iowa victories and planning to sustain unity. It highlights a Farm Labor Day proposal at the state fair and Rural-Urban picnic plans in Linn County to discuss shared aims, while urging continued coalition strength for Congress battles over Taft-Hartley 14b repeal and farm program extensions.
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Junkers to Davy Jones Locker Suggested for Landscape Clean Up
A columnist argues the nation should dispose of junked cars by sinking them in oceans or lakes. The plan would bale and dump hulks at designated waterways, with costs shifted to machinery and cranes rather than citizens or buyers. The piece notes disposal is not the citizen’s burden and cites economic and environmental implications.
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