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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1935

Page

4

Dame Nature's Show Ends With Lunar Eclipse Spectacle

A long lunar eclipse last night, featuring Lady Luna in a comeback role with Mother Earth and King Sol, drew a large audience across the United States. The weather drama avoided notable disasters and offered a popular, sunlit harvest finale, though some viewers grew sleepy as the 55 hour event reached its midpoint.

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Peace theories tested by Italy Abyssinia clash

The debate in Britain’s Commons questions peaceful schemes like Leagues of Nations and embargoes as the Italy Abyssinia dispute tests their effectiveness. Sir Samuel Hoare notes limited American help, stressing that force or threat of it underpins any real peace effort, while arms embargoes aid Mussolini by starving peace efforts.

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Lawmaking Should Not Bow To Executive Speed

A La Crosse Tribune editorial argues against rushing legislative work via executive pressure. It emphasizes that laws belong to the legislative branch and that Congress should ignore Roosevelt's calls to speed its business.

Congress Roosevelt la Crosse Tribune

Behind the Headlines on Roosevelt Era Washington Turmoil

Washington gossip links two House members Rep. Clarence Lea and Rep. Edward Eicher to offers of federal judgeships in exchange for support on a death penalty bill. Justice investigators report Lea as A-1 while Eicher waits for retirement of a rival Iowa judge.

Washington Ray Tucker White House House Interstate Commerce Committee House Talk Clarence F. Lea California Edward C. Eicher Iowa Department of Justice Lea Eicher

Ding Darling Faces Backlash Over Interior Funds and Wildlife Actions

The piece depicts Jay Darling nicknamed Ding the Cartoonist as a reformist who allegedly diverted 6 million dollars from interior funds to acquire refuges and halt a Georgia Okefenokee road project to protect parrots, with presidential backing for overhauling Ickes era holdings and antelope herds in Oregon. It notes Harold Ickes, Hopkins, Wallace, and Roosevelt advisers amid White House tensions.

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Strange Weather and Labor Tensions Across 1930s News

The column blends meteorology on tornado speeds and formation with political labor struggles. It discusses Abdul Aziz and leftist upsets in unions, Bill Green’s role against communists, and Wagner bill support. It also notes banking optimism about currency stabilization and Jesse Jones on railroad reorganizations.

Ryan Federation Old Guard Bill Green Federation Labor Green New York Wagner FDR Joan Tannery Bank of France France Britain United States Tannery England Jesse Jones RFC Jones McClure Newspaper Syndicate

Roosevelt tactics split party lines in New York politics

In New York James McMullin reports on factional maneuvers around FDR and tax policy. Conservatives and anti New Deal groups bolster Republicans while Treasury and AAA strains squeeze donors. Borah’s 1936 chatter intrigues insiders as labor leaders highlight loyalty tests amid budget balancing pressures.

W. Forbes Morgan New York New England Mr. Roosevelt AAA Mr. Morgan Roosevelt American Liberty League Farley- Hurja CHQ National Press Club HOUSE Andrew W. Mellon Capitol Hill Senate GOP Harry Brown The Crusaders James McMullin Sharps FDR Uncle Sam Huey Long White House Supreme Court NRA

Notable Muscatine Figures and Events From Yesteryear

Fifty years ago today former Muscatine county senator G. H. Wood died. Twenty five years ago today Elks lodge hosted a lawn social in Muscatine. Ten years ago today Muscatine Baseball association faced financial trouble and drawing up tax budgets began. the Athletics led the American League after beating Washington.

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Biblical Character Crossword Puzzle Clues

A challenging crossword with horizontal and vertical clues covering Bible figures, furniture items, animals, measurements, and common words. Solve the wordplay to fill names like kings informers poets rivers and states while navigating historical and linguistic hints.

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