Neutrality law debate folds into cash and carry plan
The column outlines a coming congressional battle over neutrality rules, weighing an embargo on munitions against a cash and carry system that would let war powers buy arms in the United States and ship them home. It notes public opinion favoring Allies but a desire to avoid entering the European war.
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Congress
United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Hitler
Housing loan plan aims to boost small home building
Eldora Herald Ledger reports a federal housing administration plan offering 15 year loans insured by the government and funded by private lenders to build homes under 2600 dollars. Requires down payment of five percent and FHA appraisal steps before closing.
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Eldora Herald-Ledger
Federal Housing ‘Administration
FHA
Iowa
O. K
Band Maneuvers Mapped for Iowa Football Games
University of Iowa officials map new dramatic marching maneuvers for the 100 piece band led by Prof. Chas. B. Righter. The show features the Scottish Highlanders drum and bagpipe unit at the South Dakota Indiana Notre Dame Minnesota games and the trip to Madison for the Wisconsin contest.
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University of Iowa
Chas. B. Righter
Scottish Highlanders
South Dakota
Indiana
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Madison
H. S. MILERS INVITED TO UI INTERSCHOLASTIC MEETS
About 400 high school coaches received invitations to enter teams in the University of Iowa events. The one mile team race is set for Oct 7 and the cross country run for Oct 21. Schools will compete in classes A B and C for each event.
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H. S
University of Iowa
Consumers Pay Bulk of Indirect Taxes in 1938
Chicago report by the National Consumers Tax Commission shows indirect taxes buried in prices last year supplied 56 percent of all revenues, amounting to 7.96 billion of 14.16 billion total tax receipts. The study notes the burden falls on buyers as prices rise and payrolls shrink.
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Chicago
National Consumers Tax Commission
Melville Mucklestone
American Legion Auxiliary
Commission
Mucklestone
British Racegoers Fly to Tracks Increase
London reports rising numbers of British racegoers traveling by air to courses. For the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, 17 planes of various sizes were engaged. Plane travel to Newmarket began three years ago with private two and three-seater aircraft and occasionally included French visitors curious about French horses. Jockeys also fly to race meetings.
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London
Newmarket
France
Lovers of Long Ago Wed After 51 Years apart
In Fennville Michigan a 71 year old man William Shiffert and Elizabeth Sharp finally married after 51 years and four prior marriages blocked their union. Engagement ended when they were too young. they renewed their romance by correspondence and wed in Indiana. Shiffert had married three times since, his current wife once.
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Fennville
Mich
William Shiffert
Elizabeth Sharp
Indiana
Shiffert
All Around Iowa News Briefs A Collection Of Small Local Tales
Rabies scare proves a cat carried the disease in Iowa City after a Harcourt man sought anti rabies treatment. A Belle Plaine wife’s attempt to rid wasps ends with a fire department save. Tama creamery hides a 1920 sign resembling a Nazi emblem. Livermore man injured by four dogs. Waupeton pairs share postal duties as a rare husband and wife team. Fayette silo collapses after silage filling.
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Bert Adams
Belle Plaine
Fire Department
Costly Good Deed and a Mixed-Up Lawsuit
A girl driver of an A. J. Hathaway car swerved to avoid two ducks on a Bradford highway, wrecking a $1,700 Hathaway trailer while the ducks continued on. In a separate matter, Lee Worden of Iowa Falls recalls Don Adams of St. Paul amid a suit over an automobile accident seeking $1,500 for wife deprivation, with total Adams claims at $13,108.65.
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A. J. Hathaway
Hathaway
Bradford
Lee Worden
Iowa Falls
Don Adams
St. Paul
Adams
Warden
Hardin County
Iowa U Plans Golden Anniversary Football Celebration
The University of Iowa will mark the golden anniversary of its football program this fall. Since the first game in 1889 the Hawkeyes have won 200 times, lost 58, and tied 17, with total points 4 977 to 3 912.
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University of Iown
Hawkeyes
Ees
Which Heavy Breed Should a Hatchery Select
In this weekly poultry column Frank Priebe weighs breed choices for hatcheries and meat poultry. He notes Leghorns lay many eggs but heavy breeds like White Rocks Barred Rocks Orpingtons Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds New Hampshires may yield larger birds and better prices. He emphasizes local variation and that each breed has advantages and disadvantages.
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Col. E. Parmelee Prentice
White Rocks
New Hampshires
New
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