Armament plans and public opinion echo across Congress
The Graettinger Times reports on the administrations push for a 552 million wartime appropriation covering air arms defense and base expansion, with 1.5 billion total for military needs this year. Polls show broad public support, while isolationist sentiment and fears of an arms race rise in Congress. Industrial trend toward guaranteed annual wages grows, Armstrong Cork among early adopters.
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America
Date Institute of Public Opinion
Germany
Congress
Tively
Armstrong Cork
Biscuit History: French Word Meaning Twice Baked
The term biscuit derives from French meaning twice baked with origins in baking practice. Biscuits were baked twice to yield a hard dry texture suited for storage.
Anosmia Causes and Related Olfactory Deficits
Anosmia is the lack of the sense of smell caused by nasal obstruction or disease of the nerves involved in smelling.
Capitol Hill Slants on Iowa House Proceedings and Tales
Capitol Hill notes from the Iowa House wrap up week three with details on Woodbury County's contested election, Mrs Elliott as the lone woman in the 48th General Assembly, and a new loud speaker system. A prize fight motion picture bill passed, as did the vote to abolish the geographic survey with a 10 to 10 split. Rep Peisen reported on a Washington meeting of State Commissions, and jitters about cigarette purchases from out of state are noted. House memorials honored L O Wigdahl and P H Donlon. One hundred seventy nine bills were filed in the first three weeks. Also mentioned are county supervisor salaries and inquisitive notes about Graettinger vehicles.
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Keeney
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Ashton
Peisen
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Washington
D.C
Lluwa
L. O. Wigdahl
P. H. Donlon
Palo Alto County
House of Representatives
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