23 May 1935
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
1
A rambling editorial notes Price murder drawing public attention and discusses L W Boehner as a Wisconsin third party senatorial candidate. It warns of the demands of politics and reflects on high school graduates entering a confusing, ambitious world with visions of paradise or abundance.
In Washington the piece portrays a tension between the promise of new industrial advancement and the harsh reality of needing steady work. It notes government relief as a growing consideration, praises initiative for 1935 graduates, and discusses the Fatman bonus bill and AAA demonstrations by farmers. It also features a satirical Neighbor Board scene about poultry and local concerns amid national policy.
L W Boehner, a Malvern resident and longtime local figure, describes an elderly man who wandered into a Capital Times office and bore a striking likeness to Senator La Follette. The piece notes Boehner’s varied career, political interests, and his belief in forming a new national Liberal third party, plus his support for George W. Norris.
A week of political maneuvering highlights Congress debates on the NRA extension, social security, and the labor disputes bill, with Roosevelt set to veto Patman and a fight looming in both chambers. Morgenthau and Truth push dollar depreciation and stabilization ideas as Britain eyes shifts, while the Philippines vote for a ten year transitional constitution ahead of independence.
Colonel T F Lastoner, once known as the Lawrence of Arabia for organizing Arab tribes against Turkey in World War I, died this week from a motorcycle accident after recently retiring from the Royal Air Force. His service followed the war, influenced by a desire for humility tied to broken promises at the Versatiles conference.
Mrs Fred McVey visits sister Mrs Rick Branson and son Bernard of Livonia Missouri. Pauline Brown returned from a vacation driving Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks visiting friends in Kansas City. Lon Rush was a weekend guest in John Brown home. Box Elder school closed Friday with a wether roast. John Brown family children have measles. Marion Plumb ill with stomach ulcers. Mr and Mrs John Pilling Macedonia visited Roy Mafory's home Friday. W J Rew home being redecorated with Mrs Jennie Weatherly assisting. BMcVey left Monday for extended visit with relatives at Livonia Missouri.
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