Girl Loses Post in Liquor Shop
Des Moines Sioux City newspaper reports a 100 dollar a month cashier job for Miss Birmingham was terminated by the state liquor commission citing political associations. Her father E H Birmingham leads the state democratic central committee. Commission says move aims to remove political influence from payroll. Other similar removals noted in liquor division records. Chairmen named Manley Lane Stewart with party affiliations listed.
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Des Moines
Miss Birmingham
State Central Committee
Liquor Commission
Birmingham
The
Polk County
Bernard E. Manley
Mason City
Dick R. Lane
Davenport
Andrew Stewart
Rockwell City
DeLong Named Postmaster at Washington Iowa
Mack C. De Long is confirmed by the president as postmaster at Washington Iowa. The Associated Press notes other Iowa postmaster nominations also received approval in Washington.
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DeLong
Washington, Ia
Mack C. DeLong
Washington
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Davenport Meet Produces Young Golf Finalists
Edith Estabrooks, a 14 year old from Dubuque, defeats Charlotte Ames of Clear Lake 7 and 6 to reach the Iowa women's golf tournament final. Jennet Jones, a Des Moines player, edges Day Waterman of Davenport Country Club 1 up to join her in the final set for Saturday's 36 hole championship.
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Davenport
Edith Estabrooks
Dubuque
Iowa
Charlotte Ames
Clear Lake
Jennet Jones
Des Moines
Day Waterman
Y M C A Arranges Free Camps for Members and Juniors
The Y M C A announces three one day free camp sessions at Rotary Lodge on Staley's Lake led by B L Gallaher. Sessions start Monday July 22 with groups alternating by class. campers provide their own meals and about 50 participants are expected from three classes. Enrollment continues at the association through Monday.
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Association
B. L. Gallaher
Rotary Lodge
Staley’s Lake
Gallaher
City warns against firing air rifles within limits
Chief W E Longstreth announces city ordinance penalties for discharging air rifles after multiple complaints of boys shooting birds. The warning emphasizes legal consequences for anyone caught firing an air rifle within city boundaries.
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Longstreth
W. E. Longstreth
Howenstine Maps South End Drainage Remedy Plan
City engineer I V Howenstine recommends a drainage project from Oregon street to Muscatine slough including a concrete dam north of the Milwaukee area, two 14 inch pumps and a 5,000 gallon per minute capacity to relieve surplus water. Total estimated cost 6270 with relief labor. Harvey Alibee will study legal aspects. a lake may form below the bridge as water is pumped over the dam.
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Oregon Street
Muscatine
Milwaukee
South Muscatine
I. V. Howenstine
Harvey Alibee
Iowa Cities Issue June Building Permit Survey
A state health department survey of 15 Iowa cities shows no new dwelling permits in Muscatine for June while remodeling permits total 5 581 dollars. Cedar Rapids led remodeling with 22 983 dollars and Des Moines second with 12 340.
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Muscatine
State Public Health Engineering Department
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Davenport
Waterloo
Council Bluffs
Ottumwa
Burlington
Mason City
Marshalltown
Iowa City
Keokuk
Robbery at Delaware County National Bank in Chester
Five masked gunmen robbed a Chester branch of the Delaware County National Bank taking about 48000 dollars. They forced employees and customers to lie on the floor and fled in an automobile. The bank handles payroll funds for local plants and Marcus Hook, timed before shipments.
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Chester
Delaware County National Bank
Marcus Hook
Jap Navy Sets Preliminary Maneuvers to October
The navy office stated the preliminary phases of Japan’s annual grand maneuvers begin Saturday and run into early October. Though the locale was not specified, authorities say the final phase will occur in a broad area of the northeast Pacific. Local papers view the drills as a defense test against attacks from the northeast Pacific, linked to the U S spring maneuvers in the Alaska Hawaii California triangle.
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Tokyo
Navy Office
Northeast Pacific
United States Navy
Alaska-Hawaii- California
Police Car Lights Check Proceeds Over Two Nights
Muscatine police report lighting checks on about 75 cars over two nights. Drivers with faulty tail or head lights are ordered to repair immediately and report to the station. No arrests yet, but noncompliance will face arraignment. checks will continue.
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Muscatine
Cabinet Members in Greece Resign En Masse
In a coordinated move, all Greek cabinet members step down today. Prime Minister and officials signal a transition as political leadership undergoes a reshuffle and fresh elections are anticipated.
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Greece
Athens
Flat for Rent at 215 W. 2nd Inquire Richard's Market
Classified ad notes a flat for rent at 215 West 2nd Street with inquiry at Richard's Market for details.
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Richard
Unemployment Insurance Topic at Business Women’s Meeting
Seattle delegates at the national federation of business and professional women’s clubs close the session with a focus on unemployment insurance. Rosa E. Cunningham urges adoption of a joint employer employee and government financed plan as part of social responsibility. Henry Wallace voices views on abundance through tech and unity, criticizing the current tariff system and endorsing restrictions tied to consumer justice.
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Seattle
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Rosa E. Cunningham
Des Moines
Henry A. Wallace
Mahan Reported Near Sioux City
Sioux City police received a report that a man resembling William Mahan, wanted for the $200000 kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser, was seen asleep in a car north of Winnebago, Nebraska, near Sioux City. A nameless observer said the vehicle matched published photos. Mahan is believed in the area and tied to the Hooper abduction of Charles E. Mack.
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Sioux City
William Mahan
George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Wash
Winnebago
Neb
Nebraska
Mahan
Charles E. Mack
Hooper
Mack
Board to Pick Director Soon
The board plans to appoint a successor to Dr. W. S. Norton who resigned as president and as a district director months ago. The resignation becomes effective when court action by married teachers is resolved. A board meeting within a week is expected to decide the vacancy.
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W. S. Norton
Board of Education
E. E. Goss
Norton
D. W. Jackson
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Armour’s
ITO
Armour
Special
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Chase
Hershey’s
Tall Boy Canned Goods
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Mier
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Ogliie
Thompson’s
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Michigan
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Epa
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Melton
Campbell’s Pork and
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Post
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RINSO
Lux
LUX Soap
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Lifebuoy
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Armour’s Picnic
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