Roosevelt proposes sweeping changes to court system
President Roosevelt unveiled a draft bill to reorganize federal courts, proposing to expand the Supreme Court to 15 members and authorize transfers of judges to reduce backlogs. The plan aims to speed litigation, oversee lower courts, and tighten injunction procedures, with support from New Deal allies and resistance from conservative critics.
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Roosevelt
Congress
M Sage
Supreme Court
Dea Legisie
Olger
Cours
Bnughes
An Devrenier
Dezel Lews
James Clerk McRennelds
George Sutherland
BuBer
Iowa changes in soil conservation and tax reform debated
Des Moines regional soil conservation service names R H Musser acting regional conservator replacing R E Uhl and outlines training meetings in Iowa counties on the 1957 farm program. Farmers face high tenancy with half of farms tenant operated and most tenants plan one year programs. Iowa tax reform aims to shift school support to state revenues while avoiding sales and liquor taxes. Legislation proposes using liquor profits for building programs and a state office building, with institutional funding to be prioritized over property taxes.
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Regional Soil Conservation Service
Des Moines
R. H. Musser
Washington, D. C
R. E. Uhland
Iowa
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Rai Schickele
Charles A
Towa State College
Dubuque
Terror County
Towa
E. A. Hunt
Iowa League of Women Voters
Wiliam S. Beardsley
New Virginia
Bayer
Beardsley
Northwestern Bell Iowa calls rise in 1936 telephony growth
Northwestern Bell reports a 23 percent rise in long distance calls in Iowa for 1936 with 12,250,000 messages handled, up from 10,910,550 the previous year. Daily local calls averaged 1,492,000, and 10,288 telephones were added across 157 exchanges, reaching 249,133 in Iowa. May 1931 marked peak telephone totals in the state at 273,218. Bruce E. Mehan of the University of Iowa announced the 1937 Iowa High School Music Festival finals will be held May 6 7 8 with 333 state entries and 6200 expected competitors.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa
G. Caril
Carli
Bruce E. Mehan
University of Iowa
Uiversity
Iowa High Ool Music Association
Town City
Politics Is Business In Democratic War Chest Plans
The author argues politics equals business as he analyzes Democratic National Committee chief James A Farley and treasurer W Forbes Morgan. He notes Farley runs a high speed operation, raises funds through dinners and rallies, and prepares for 1938 campaigns while Republicans under John D M Hamilton lag with weak leadership and limited opposition.
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Ecretary of the Interior
Harold Ickes
National Resources Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Ohio
Mississippi
Ae Hood
Mr. 2S
Harry E. Woodring
WPA
Harry Hoskins
Agriculure
Henry A. Wallace
Lebor
Frances Perkins
Commerce
Daniel C. Roper
Frederic A. Delano
Cheries
EH. Merriam
University of Chicago
Washington
W. Forbes Morgan
Democratic National Committee
New Deal
Morgan
New Deal Party
James A. Farley
United States
Farley
John D. M. Hamilton
United States Treasury
Mr. Hamilton
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Hamilton
Capitol Hill
McNary
Oregon
Senate
Lardon
Frank
House
Snel
National Committee
Ent
Bccome
Siziking Wild Rose Design in Cutwork
The sewing pattern features wild rose motifs for cutwork and applique. It includes transfer patterns, two motifs, applique patches, stitch illustrations, and material suggestions. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. for Pattern 1337 with name and address.
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Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Bight Ave
New York
N. Y
On the Funny Side Two of a Kind Ogdenelie
The comic sketch features a boss recalling a boyhood farm mate who felt like family as Shacklefitz jokes about recognition. A passenger questions the cook about being the mate, but the cook denies being the mate or the one who cooks the mate, delivering a humorous misunderstanding.
Dog Takes Prize at Tat Show Reportedly
Ribbon and Al recount a quirky dog show moment with a joking exchange about the dog winning first prize. The banter highlights a playful scene and pride in the canine winner.
Mer Jones mocks comfort in oversized shoes
In a sharp exchange, Mer Jones quips about wearing shoes large enough to stop her feet from tingling, while Red insists on the discomfort of oversized footwear. The back and forth highlights a street chat over casual fashion woes.
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Mer. Jones
Red
Starzies
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