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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
1
Notices urge prompt address updates to the subscription department under the new law. Readers should send changes in address ahead of time to ensure continued delivery and avoid missed issues.
Editorial urges interest in this year’s elections for town, school, town ship, county, and state offices. It notes Malvern school board vacancies and calls for a primary or caucus to choose candidates for mayor, assessor, treasurer, and five councilmen, with more primaries to come for county and state races.
The present legislature seems to be up against it in evolving a taxation schedule that will please all and secure revenue. They are considering an additional tax on gasoline, though gasoline is already taxed far above other commodities. We believe they are not justified in adding more burden to gasoline users as the tax now nears 100 percent.
The writer questions if any other item has faced the same tax ceiling as gasoline and argues against further cuts or increases. Citing Mills County residents paying over $90,000 in gasoline tax last year, they note a 3 cents state and 1 cent federal tax, and protest a 4.4 cent federal addition, urging policymakers to ease the burden on gasoline users and consider taxing different commodities.
Colflesh, eight district attorney for southern Iowa, resigns to run for governor in the Republican primary. He is described as a capable young Republican likely to mounting a strong bid if nominated. The piece notes his resignation amid a tied case with the lieutenant governor as a political context. It critiques paternalistic governance and urges citizen initiative against overreliance on government to solve business and farm problems.
An upsurge in political activity emerges as candidates announce in both parties. Dan Tarner of Corning and Bob Calflesh spark a lively GOP primary for governor, while James Pierson of Shenandoah opposes Congressman Weart for the congressional seat. C C Osterhorn seeks county auditor in Mille County as others prepare to join the field. The region emphasizes vigorous electoral engagement to shape nominations.
A summary recaps President Roosevelt birthday observances and charity drives benefiting the Warm Springs Foundation. It notes the dollar devaluation bill boosting gold profits, market reactions, and calls for ending the CWA by May 1. The week saw Senate probes into tail contracts, MacCracken’s arrest for contempt, aviation company ties under scrutiny, and ongoing relief investigations. Authorities seized No. 1 public enemy Vern Banksy, with other figures detained in related cases.
The article reviews ongoing Iowa legislative wrangling over tax bills and farm relief, noting Senate and House clashes on income, sales, and corporate taxes. It highlights a three million dollar unemployment relief appropriation, wage fixes for public works, and talk of funding via gasoline taxes, with commentary on gubernatorial candidates and highway issues.
Forty three states host 88 percent of the population and operable shipyards. The French are said to be grateful for President Roosevelt s Wilson Day speech, and the reader jokes about them paying a title on account.
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