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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
3
The Clermont Enterprise in Clermont Iowa lists Marjorie Scheel as local editor and member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. The publication notes it is entered in the post office at Clermont Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
Cornelia Otis Skinner praises The Readers Digest for compact text that lets readers skim paragraphs quickly and stay informed. The ad offers a free sample copy via Dept. X at The Reader's Digest Pleasantville NY. Also notes some birds sleep lightly and call through the night.
In Washington for the new week, clouds hover over Congress signaling war fear and financial concerns. Guam, a 4000 mile distant Pacific island, is debated as a $5 million naval outpost amid a push by the administration, raising questions about war propaganda and defense priorities.
The congressman argued for a law forcing members and families into a national fighting force if war occurs. He warned the public to awaken from complacency as schemes to justify war unfold and urged citizens to shake off lethargy to preserve democracy.
The piece analyzes deficits and a 45 billion debt cap, warning that a 1940 deficit near half a billion may force raising the limit to 50 billion. Inflation is dismissed as bankruptcy, while economy and private enterprise relief clash with New Deal controls.
Observers note that despite the impression of slow progress, the 76th Congress has been steadily advancing. Veteran observers say the House and Senate have held regular, lengthy sessions and that substantial work is being completed with a planned summer adjournment in view.
The article notes continued congressional bills for 1939 1940 and independent offices with new appropriations. It highlights a Senate approval of about 17 08 million more for the Tennessee Valley Authority bringing the project near its 45 million request and discusses its vast cost and political implications including a shift toward government involvement in energy and development. The TVA is framed as a turning point in U S economic policy with long term debate over private versus public enterprise.
The piece surveys a proposed constitutional equal rights amendment backed by the National Woman's Party, noting state variances on gender issues and Iowa as a favorable state. It then discusses traffic hazards in the District of Columbia, blaming street design and signaling complexity. It also profiles Senator Borah, praising his lifelong study and work ethic, and ends with a brief zoological note that pythons breathe about twice per minute.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stahr welcomed a ten pound boy born Sunday Feb 26. West Union visitors included Mr and Mrs L E Corsepius. The Olson and Mark couples spent time in Rochester Minnesota and Fayette friend visits occurred with Albert Scheel and Cornelius Olson. Robert Hackett Fayette stayed with F M Hackett family. Lloyd Gress Waterloo and Harry Cline West Union joined Norene Boley for weekend visits with the Cline family. D J Flynn and continued the social notices listing local acquaintances.
A family relocated Monday from the Mrs Isa Belle Paulson residence to a farm near Waucomp, reflecting a rural shift in living arrangements and property use.
Collier's Weekly notes the megapode or bush turkey is the only bird able to fly and live independently from hatching. The text then shifts to name origins and notable Quentins including Quentin Meaning, Quentin Roosevelt, and Quentin Matsys with brief identifiers.
Washington leaders gathered in Washington D C as Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley met with chairmen of major committees to push for passage of broad legislation aimed at speeding economic recovery. The event featured lawmakers including Henry Ashurst Carter Glass Elbert Thomas Pat Harrison Robert Wagner Walter George Morris Sheppard in a formal group portrait.
Fourteen jurymen were selected to hear the trial. Two were from New York City. Alternates stood ready as the blue ribbon jury found L. G. Habert, H. C. Coon, F. A. James, J. Hines, Childs, H. E. Nahan, J. S. Dorsey guilty on all counts. D. Jeidell, Basil H. Anglin, and George Kraus were alternates. Seated left to right are C. B. Halsey, F. Woodruff, A. F. Priest, William Dansiger, H. Harwood and Percy Green. Dansiger is an alternate.
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