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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
3
The text notes the historic consolidation of the Journal and News Tribune on Sept 2 1918 and identifies affiliations with the Associated Press advertising reps in major cities. It lists subscription terms including daily editions and zones and mentions Muscatine Iowa postal classification and Lee Newspaper Syndicate membership.
Iowa Governor Clyde Herring delivers a blunt first message calling for major public expense cuts and tax reductions. He seeks expanded gubernatorial authority, warns against a bureaucratic drift, and pushes three reforms including a nonpartisan judiciary, a ratification of the lame duck amendment, and ending gasoline tax refunds amid abuses.
A Connecticut farmer jailed for a $3800 debt under an old law loses crops and livestock as his family starves and the creditor gains nothing. The piece argues this shows how stupidity in handling problems harms all, including the creditor.
The piece insists on ratifying the lame duck amendment to curb delays and corruption. It argues nonpartisan judicial elections would reduce political influence and modernize obsolete statutes, despite skepticism about complete reform.
An article discusses Richmond Virginia mayor cutting ties with local papers to block reporting on city operations. It argues official muzzling undermines public information and accountability, highlighting newspapers as essential watchdogs in municipal government.
A collage notes ginseng yielding high prices in China and explains beliefs about its life-extending powers. It reviews Roosevelts camp, Hoover’s camp, and MacDonald, plus a motor industry preview, insurance trends, rail and Cuba Philippines notes, and a McClure Syndicate column on 1932 events.
The article outlines a New York conference rift over repeal between Franklin D Roosevelt aligned factions, with Robinson pressing a constitutional route and Garner opposing. It notes Roosevelt's silence and potential impact on Senate leadership and House control as power shifts loom.
The column critiques Senate moves and the five day week plan in Congress. It notes fear of a dominant figure, hints at Roosevelt’s upcoming influence, and mentions hearings to avoid delaying future action. It also mentions Captain Regnier and Fort Marfa and a shift to Fort Bliss.
A look back recalling three-time medalist Charles Garlock of Muscatine for best drilled member in Company C on this date. Mention of James Fitzgerald as a potential alderman candidate. Also notes leadership changes and council actions in Muscatine across decades.
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