Economic Highlights and the Rayburn Bill Fallout
The piece notes shifting public sentiment toward Congress and the White House, contrasting early tolerance with current fierce criticism. It highlights the Rayburn Bill as an example, predicting sweeping regulatory effects on utility holding companies and their operations if enacted, including limits on legal counsel and contracts under federal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
White House
Rayburn
Texas
Tumult Over Utility Bill Shapes Debate Across Congress
A heated sequence of moves from President and Congress, backed by utility investors and protests, signals heavy opposition to a proposed bill. Senators Norris and others call for investigations as public letters flood lawmakers. Debates on regulation versus destruction of utilities continue alongside social security and other major measures. Drag from drought and dust storms adds to agricultural strains as policy battles unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States News
Tast Congress
Senate
House
Norris
Fish
New York
Nature
Midwest
Mid-West
Wheat Country
Secretary of Agriculture
Emergency bill aims to fund aged pensions in Iowa
An emergency Iowa bill introduced March 27 would release two dollar tax payments totaling 1636 for immediate use by the Town old age assistance commission. Superintendent Byron G. Allen says funds could grant over 10,000 additional pensions quickly, at about 600 daily, if the law change is adopted retroactively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-ffth
General Assembly
Mra. Ki. Vi Meredith
Old Age Assistance Commission
Iowa
Byron G. Allen
Percheron Stallion Pringe to Stand at Master’s Place
Pringe, a three year old pure bred Percheron, bred in America by the Percheron Society, with sire Darby and Julep lines and dam Ephelene Jongleur Zula. He holds a certificate of soundness No. 17308 and will stand at Master’s place in Graettinger, with on road on request. Standing fee fifteen dollars. Dam information includes Lagono and Lande lines.
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Pringe
Atud
Society of ‘America
Darby
Logan
Julep
Moxene
Ephelene
Ig Jongleur
Hana Eens
Zula
Prince
Igor
Lagnoahs
Cocotte
Graettingery
Fes
Lagono
Funeral Reserve System Backed by Iowa Old Age Aid
The Iowa Old Age Assistance Commission funds a funeral reserve to cover up to 100 per pensioner via actuarial methods. Lloyd A Knowler of the State University of Iowa devised the system now protecting 8624 pensioners with a reserve of 52788.45 dollars in the state treasury, averaging about six dollars per beneficiary.
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Iowa Old Age Assistance Commission
Lloyd A. Knowler
State University of Iowa
Knowler
Okdage Assistance
Iowa Old Age Assistance Department
State Treasury
Conscript Everything In The Next War Opinion
The Emmetsburg Democrat argues for universal conscription covering wealth and all resources, condemning private profits during war. It urges state preparation with funds to ensure funeral costs for dependents and warns that public sacrifice should include all national wealth when conflict arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Europe
Nction
Congress
A Good Idea Dont forget to pay the printer
A reminder to settle accounts with the printer acknowledged as a prudent business practice. The note emphasizes timely payment to avoid delays and ensure ongoing publication and service.
Wrecking Crew Says Stations Struggle Over Father Coughlin
Raymond Lonegran writes that radio managers fear Father Coughlin’s popularity. Stations offer high class music as substitute. Philadelphia shows 187000 votes for the priest versus 12000 for the Philharmonic. Polls in St Louis and other cities align. The piece questions calls to silence the Detroit orator.
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Emmatsburg Democrat
Raymond Lonegran
Father Coughlin
Philadelphia
Philharmonic Orchestra
St. Louis
Hugh Johnson
Detroit
Lund
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