Summer camp tents rise on University of Iowa campus
Iowa City report details a city of tents at the University of Iowa summer camp where 75 men from multiple states bring families to study on the west campus. The camp is run by a mayor and city council, with supervised play for children and electrical lighting. Also notes a local cinema evening for Jordan Theatre patrons and unrelated Turpentine market figures in Savannah.
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Grand Jury Urges Nonpolitical Pardons Board
Birmingham, June 11 AP The Jefferson County grand jury urges creation of a non political board of pardons and paroles stating pardons are too readily granted and noting many offenders are on parole or ex convicts at offense time The report to Judge J Q Smith calls for legislation to establish a pardons and paroles board as registrars convene in session.
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Pardon Board Debate Hints at Constitutional Change
The report notes the current board includes the attorney general secretary of state and state auditor as defined by the constitution. It suggests an amendment may be needed to alter this setup but proposes the possibility of an advisory board to assist the constituted board.
Legislation Clash Over Taxation And Exemptions
Amid stalled revenue measures 132 pages of the general revenue bill faced debates on taxes for tobacco snuff and chewing products. Amendments sought to abolish exemptions for physicians and to grant charity tax relief, while the severance tax on ore and roe faced possible elimination. Governor Grave urged executive power to adjust tax rates rather than cut them, as lawmakers convened in committee today.
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Gore blocks NAA tally in Senate by pay proposal
In Washington on June 11 AP reports Senator Gore aims to amend the recovery law to require confirmation of all government officials earning over 4000 dollars annually. The move stalled NRA debate as the Senate shifted to discussion of the public utilities holding company bill and legal questions about sterilization measures and advisory opinions.
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Cotton Letter Predicts 12% Market Rise and 11M Bales
Ew York reports a volatile session with a late rally on covering. Estimates claim 10% to 11 million bales for world demand, with prices above 12 1/2 cents. Weather impacts seen in Texas and Arkansas floods. government may offer high credit facilities to aid harvest. Stocks show mixed movement with major firms listed. Hogs and grains quoted with varied ranges. butter prices weaken in Chicago.
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City Council Delays as Members Vanish in Quorum Crisis
City councilors struggle to form a quorum after Bell disappears, sparking a stealthy hour and twenty minute delay. Bates and Jerkins plan a special meeting for Tuesday or Wednesday to obtain election returns for timely probate handling.
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Movie houses decrease London census reveals theater losses
June 21. A British Isles census of motion picture theaters shows their names have been reduced by 199 since the prior count. The decline reflects shifts in film exhibition across the region as venues consolidate and close.
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Blowout protection in tires boosts safety at high speeds
Advertisers claim exaggerated protection but racers trust experience. In the Indy 500 Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires powered 33 cars to top speeds and record finishes. Kelly Petillo won at 106 mph average. Wilbur Shaw second. All 33 cars avoided blowouts, underscoring Tire maker Firestone’s stamina and gum-dipping benefits.
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