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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
5
The Des Moines Plain Talk editorial argues factionalism weakened the Republican Party in Town Iowa. It cites primaries and county blocs as causes, urges new leadership and policies, and predicts a comeback if unity and reasonable treatment prevail.
Seven officials from the Federal Trade Board State Tenders Board and Texas Railroad Commission meet in Kilgore Texas to address the hot oil crisis. If unresolved, a glut would pressure prices nationwide. Pro ration laws cap each well’s output but evasion by operators persists. Federal action may curb interstate shipments and set legal limits as state efforts push toward a profitable resolution.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration faced criticism over its commodity and livestock reduction programs that prompted ploughing under and cotton destruction to curb overproduction. Officials, including Henry Wallace and Tugwell, signaled a shift as urban conditions improved and the agency exhausted its traditional tools.
After a sweeping win Democrats gain control of the Senate and House, with 69 Democrats in the Senate, 321 in the House and 38 governors. The victory risks fraying party unity as leaders warn of internal conflicts and pressure to deliver policies, while Roosevelt faces opposition from recalcitrant factions and looming legislative proposals.
The article notes 46 percent of the vote and warns of a fierce drive to replace Henry Fletcher as Chairman of the Republican Central Committee. It highlights internal dissension with senators like Sorah Johnson Couzend and McNary as varyingly liberal, predicting a party struggle before its future can be judged.
The Atlantic News-Telegrahp defends Senator Dickinson loyalty to the party that helped him rise. It contrasts him with Gilchrist, who the paper says voted more with Democrats than Republicans and still won reelection by a large margin. The piece argues representatives should serve state interests above party labels.
Reports from several localities indicate an unusual measles prevalence with some schools already closed and others under consideration. Experts argue early detection, exclusion of the sick, and urging medical care, while noting that closing schools may not prevent exposure at public gatherings.
News items from the Times of November 27 1924 note the marriage of Louis M Hewertz of LeMars Iowa to Kathryn Sullivan of Grachtinger in Los Angeles with plans to reside there. Funeral for Phillip O Connor was held, and M J Reidy mourns his brother Michael. O Sande family moves to Fenton. Ideal fall weather continues.
Notice of appointment of Caroline Berdin as executrix of the estate of C. H. Berdin of Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors must immediate pay and file claims with the District Court clerk for allowance through attorney A J Burt dated November 5th 1984.
Graettinger events include a community club formation, new home construction by John Clammenson, and social gatherings for birthdays and entertaining guests. Local businesses end coupon book stamping, a December gate sale by Viggo Jacobsen, and a farewell for the Mitchells as they relocate to Sanborn. Prices show crops at 1.02 for old corn, 0.98 for new corn, with oats at 0.44 and heavy springs at 0.17.
A short quotation from American Magazine notes that men who find a fragment of truth err by assuming sole possession of all truth, highlighting a caution about overconfidence in incomplete understanding.
In a regularly supervised camel race at Tonle Africa on March 6, 1020, Speedy Camal clocked a B44 mile course in 12 minutes, averaging about 0 minutes 40 seconds per mile.
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