11 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
1
A editorial urges broad public interest in road safety and lower speeds to reduce accidents and costs. It discusses laws, speed limits, driver competence, and better road design. Also notes Congress opens its session, debates administration progressives, and Iowa politics and speakership jockeying in the statehouse.
The piece notes ongoing lame duck activity and argues this session will test Senator Sorrik on whether lame duck sessions should be allowed. It emphasizes current lawmakers and the potential political implications of this practice.
Benator HKrockbart introduced a measure to boost federal aid for road building. The proposal aims to raise funding to accelerate highway projects and expand infrastructure nationwide.
A quirky column recalls the old custom of New Year open houses in Malvern with reminiscences of banquets and mistletoe. Local officials and residents discuss reviving the practice, while town personalities joke about dressers, privacy in public spaces, and community hospitality.
A Malvern column venting about church dinners and local church politics discusses parish dinners, church loyalties, and community humor. It jokes about church leaders, Methodist topics, and a proposed charity dinner contest with prizes, amid observations on work, wages, and social behavior.
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