Government housing plan aims to aid low income families
Senate and House leaders introduce a $1.009 billion four year program to fund state and local housing authorities with grants for construction of 375,008 dwellings at about $4,000 per unit. Local control emphasized with federal aid and a few demonstration projects to guide community rollout.
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Robert F. Wagner
New York
Henry B. Steagall
Alabama
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House
Sen. Wagner
United States Housing
Congress
Wagner
Steagall
Legentas
Iowa commission increases total 99380 for state workers
The Iowa commission reports total increases of 99380 for a central office employee group over thirteen months. Cowin, head of real estate, led with a raise from 3000 to 3600 yearly. University budgeting seeks 3190500 annually for 1937-39 as Gilmore urges legislative support.
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Lslery
Towa Heuer Centro Commission
Rhey Cowin
Roosevelt court reform sparks partisan maneuvering and delay
A national debate on President Roosevelt's plan to pack the Supreme Court with six new judges unfolds with lawmakers delaying judgment to gauge back home sentiment. Critics warn against speedy, emotional legislation like the Walsh Healey law as it hampers industry and risks navy buildup.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
House
Ney
Hokinson
Arkansas
Senate
Robinson
NRA
Farm Relief
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Walsh-Healey
Great Britain
Navy
Navy Department
Dust winds and budget push stir Iowa weather and state funds
Experts warn spring dust storms from the dust bowl region threaten Iowa with low yields as bluegrass cover and drought conditions affect soil. Governor Kraschel seeks a 1 232 919 annual increase in general fund appropriations to support operating expenses and building, boosting state totals by about 2 533 000 yearly. The budget bill proposes higher allocations for universities and state institutions, with new leadership at Iowa State College and the University of Iowa education board.
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Rvation
West
Iowa
Nebraska
Im Lowe
Soil Conservation Service
Nebra
Nelson G. Kraschal
Kraschel
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Board of Education
New Way to initial Your Linens Pattern 5749
Advertises a pattern for linen initials to stitch on towels pillow cases sheets or scarves. Includes alphabet transfers two motif sizes and directions plus illustrations. Offers complete pattern with stitch illustrations and usage tips and requests 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 259 W Fourteenth St New York NY.
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Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
Foreign Phrases and their Meanings in Glossary Form
A compact glossary listing Latin and French phrases with English equivalents. Includes Au fait meaning well informed and Lingua Toscana in bocca Ro mana describing correct Italian, among others. The collection presents phrases on ownership, law, and philosophy with brief glosses.
Adlerika Promises Quick Gas Relief and Bowel Cleansing
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a quick scientific method to rid the system of harmful bacteria causing gas and constipation. It claims cleansing both upper and lower bowels, independence from griping, non habit forming, and available at leading druggists.
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Ir Adlerika
Adlerika
Quotations on education democracy and exploration
A collection of quotations from Newton D. Baker Lori Brandeis Fannie Hurst Cordell Hull and Richard Byrd on education character, democracy, care for the sick, civilization, war history, and exploration. The text emphasizes restraint, civilization, and proactive exploration rather than passive accumulation or force.
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Newton D. Baker
Loris D. Brandeis
Fannie Hurst
Cordall Hull
Richard, Byrd
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Iowa Senate
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