Storms Brewing as Congress Battles Housing and Farm Loans
Washington reports show a Republican Democrat coalition sweeping aside President Roosevelt's 800 million housing bill. Senate debates focus on a 119 million loan fund to bolster farm prices, while wage hour amendments threaten to widen preadjournment strife. Rayburn announces a test vote as conferences begin and housing advocates press for accountability. Wallaces warns of price declines without commodity loans.
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Court criticizes league over Iowa tax assessment plan
District Judge Lou Ladd questioned Newell Cadwell of the League of Iowa Municipalities about seeking an injunction to force the Iowa Tax Commission to value property at 100 percent. The hearing, halted for noon, centers on a potential two billion dollar rise in taxable value and possible millage adjustments.
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Developments Awaited in Hawkeye Labor Dispute
William White a federal conciliator in St Louis said the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America has proposed arbitration with Hawkeye Pearl Button Co representatives and a reply was expected later today. F C Vetter president of Hawkeye reported no new signs of an early settlement.
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William White
St. Louis
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Hawkeye
F. C. Vetter
Weather forecast for Iowa and Illinois with river levels
Ca eather predicts fair conditions in Iowa and Illinois tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Mississippi River stages show La Crosse 4.8 feet, Dubuque 6.8, Davenport 3.3, Muscatine 5.2, Keokuk 2.3 feet, with small rises.
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Eden Says There Will Be No War If Britain Stands Firm
Former foreign secretary Anthony Eden argues Britain will fight if Germany and Italy push too hard, warning that appeasement has misled Axis powers about England's true temper. He praises Churchill era realism while noting Chamberlain’s policy and looming rearmament.
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Moody brothers air endurance bid reaches 11th day
In Springfield Illinois the Moody brothers Hunter and Humphrey persisted in a small monoplane on their 11th straight day in the sky to break a new endurance record. They aim to surpass the 653hour heavy plane mark set by Al and Fred Keys in 1937, needing 16 more days to beat that record. They refuel by hoisting gasoline cans from a passing truck using a rope and snap hook.
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Fred Keys
Meridian
Miss
Coalition Gives Leaders Harder Time In Congress
Washington reports a bipartisan coalition constrains Democratic leaders in both houses as a split within the party and absenteeism hinder administration bills. The administration faces disarray with housing and deficiency appropriation measures challenged, while Garner’s role amid Roosevelt’s friction draws blame from some allies.
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Ohio Politics and Sports Roundup Features Taft and Corcoran
Sen. Robert Taft signals potential presidential run as Republicans in Ohio weigh the race. M. L. Curtis defends editorial independence amid newspaper control questions. Eddie Brietz notes George Gould and Bernie Bierman in a polo jab. Tommy Corcoran remains influential in White House affairs amid shifts. Garner's spending debate frames farm policy disputes behind the scenes.
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Guardsmen Move In as Colorado Dam Clash Escalates
Colorado guardsmen with machine guns and tanks mobilized to Green Mountain dam after two gun battles left five injured and a sixth severely wounded. Gov. Carr declared a state of insurrection as clashes between strike sympathizers and back to work groups stirred fears of further violence.
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More Cash Granted for Veterans Care Increases Help
President Roosevelt signed into law a bill raising federal payments to states for care of disabled veterans from 120 to 240 dollars per year. Iowa is among the states affected by the measure.
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H F Giessler Dies at 85 in Muscatine
Henry F Giessler 85 longtime Muscatine Welfare association president and former banker died at home 605 West Third Street shortly after 12 45 p m He was born October 15 1853 in York County Pennsylvania and lived in Wilton before studying at the University of Iowa He organized a bank at Oakley Kansas and later joined the American Savings bank of Muscatine He served as first president of the Muscatine Welfare association from 1914 to 1929 He was active in church Masonic groups and civic clubs He leaves his wife Katharine and two nephews and a niece with a sister and brother deceased The body resides at George M Wittich Funeral home awaiting arrangements.
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University of Iowa
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Muscatine
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Davenport
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George M. Wittich
Man Drowns After Steam Blasts from Locomotive
Cedar Rapids report says Harry E. Young 60 died when steam vent from a locomotive on a North Western bridge blew him 20 feet into the Cedar River. Witnesses confirmed the blast and recovery of his body. In Iowa City Howard Wilcox 25 drowned after stepping into a deep hole while seining. his body was recovered.
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River Claims Life of Davenport Man
Davenport man Henry A. Danico 33, manager of the Davenport convention bureau, fell from a pleasure cruiser near the Bettendorf Moline bridge and drowned last midnight. body not recovered.
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Coast Guards Answer SOS Scent Hoax Off Florida Coast
Rescue forces searched offshore for a mysterious distress call the night long near the Florida east coast. Officials called the messages a hoax with many discrepancies while continuing to monitor for new information and possible vessel sighting.
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Flood May Force End to Concessions Blockade
Flood waters in Hopeh province threaten to wash away bridges upstream from the French concession in Tientsin. If carried, traffic would route through the International bridge, pressuring Japanese to lift restrictions at British and French zones. Anti British agitation continues as four more missionaries flee Tienfu amid rising hostilities.
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