19 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented reflection on early American boosterism, economic debate, and weather lore. The piece muses on colonial visions, Ben Franklin, future film magnates, and evolving local booster culture. It notes salary debates, road bonds, and a push to build a swimming pool now while prices and labor are favorable.
A clipped column laments romantic excess in public discourse and humor, recalling a Valentine tale where heart felt gestures clash with businesslike restraint. It notes Valentine humor and awkward misaddressed messages amid a flood of bawdy valentines and light verse.
The week brings tax and utility regulation debates as the General Assembly considers creating a new public utility commission, consolidating boards, and setting rates. Public hearings widen, with discussions on income tax, billboard taxation, and ARPA concerns, while senate and house wrangle over redistricting and expense account repeal timelines.
Governor Turner adds three more major appointments and three confirmations as Iowa’s 44th General Assembly advances. Confirmed: E H Felton, Warren County. George B Simpson, West Union. A B Funk, Des Moines. A May 12 date for a tax decision shifts to June 16, amid highway patrol bill hearings and education board tensions at Iowa City.
As days pass it appears a special session of Congress may be needed before March 4 to take up pending appropriation and reform bills. The Senate fights the Interior relief amendment funding the Red Cross while pressuring for broader relief and price measures.
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