Farm program seen paying its own way says budget bureau
Eastern opposition to the government farm program is noted but the budget bureau reports the billion dollar plan may pay its own way. Processing taxes on cotton wheat corn and hogs total about 495 million dollars while expenditures reach roughly 430 million dollars. The program relies on taxes for specific purposes with no bonded debt or future burden for later generations.
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Congress
East
Middle West
Budget Bureau
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
The Dangers of Hitchhiking on Public Roads
Safety officials warn motorists against picking up hitchhikers on highways. Communities ban thumb rides to avoid robberies car thefts and even murder. Though some travelers seek help, authorities say danger from strangers outweighs kindness and the policy aims to prevent harm.
How Shall It Be Done The Nation Faces Relief Need
It is estimated that 23 million people will be on public relief this winter, about 5 million families. A survey shows relief costs since 1931 total $3 billion. The piece contrasts panic with resolve, noting past crises and urging determination to meet the coming demand.
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United States
Britain
Iowa Highway Patrol Shows Encouraging First Month
Iowa's experimental uniformed safety patrol reports promising results after its first month. The Leader has long supported a statewide patrol, noting eastern states with patrols saw fewer accidents and violations. Presently a small patrol exists, and officials say a larger force could improve coverage and outcomes across the state.
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Iowa
Uniformed Highway Safety Patrol
Platform of John F. Wilds Shifts with Times
The platform of John F. Wilds, former labor candidate for Congress in the third district, would have been radical years ago yet now seems strong to many. With current trends, several issues he favors may reach statute books within a decade.
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John F. Wilds
Congress
Third Congressional District
Home Modernization Plan Sparks Tripoli Interest
Citizens in Tripoli show interest in the home modernization initiative promoted by Uncle Sam. The effort seeks upgrades for housing and infrastructure, aiming to improve living conditions and energy efficiency across the community.
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Tripoli
Sam
Editorial endorses sales tax as tax fairness in Iowa
The Eagle supports continuing the present Iowa sales tax, opposing repeal by leading state candidates. It notes surveys show many property owners, and thousands of new taxpayers, favor the tax to raise funds for state services. The piece argues three million dollars more needed then six million total, and that the tax shares burden with those who never paid taxes before while needing some revision and should remain on the books.
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the Eagle
Iowa
The New Candidate in Bremer County
The Waverly Journal endorses H. H. Sorg of Tripoli as a fit representative for Bremer County in the Iowa legislature. The paper congratulates him on his appointment and praises the central committee for selecting a qualified man to fill the vacancy.
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H. H. Sorg
Tripoli
Bremer County
Iowa
Sorg
Central Committee
Corn-Hog Poll Urges Monroe Farmers to Vote Next Week
Monroe county farmers and Midwest growers are urged to participate in a forthcoming agricultural adjustment administration corn-hog referendum in 1935. Voters in many counties include even non signers from 1934. The plan, proposed by farm leaders, will be adopted if approved and all should learn the referendum details in their township and cast a vote.
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Monroe County
Midwest
New Deal
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Smiles Painted On Portrait At Democratic HQ In Waterloo
In Waterloo, a portrait of President Roosevelt at the democratic headquarters was given a smile after some Democrats complained the image had no expression. The act was meant to lift spirits and encourage a brighter mood.
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Waterloo
Roosevelt
Peddler Invasion Coming To Iowa In The Sheldon Sun
Northern Iowa residents brace for a surge of peddlers and high pressure salesmen as crop conditions boost buying power. The piece notes rising farm prices and anticipated corn hog checks, urging readers to turn deaf ears to strangers aiming to separate them from cash.
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Iowa
Dakotas
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Illinois
Missouri
Old Law in Operation in Agriculture Pricing
The drought is lifting farm product prices and shows how supply and demand influence costs. Government action in farming may raise or lower prices, but the law of supply and demand remains in force and cannot be overturned by legislation.
Fireside chat stirs Washington but leaves big doubts
Washington observers gauge President Roosevelt's latest fireside address as a mix of resolve and omission. They note continued New Deal faith among supporters, while critics worry over unanswered questions on the budget, inflation, tariff revision, and the fate of NRA reforms.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Santa Claus
NRA
Ralph West Robey
Elln Root
Justice White
California political tempers loom in national drift
A Washington snapshot reports California politics stirring alarm as Upton Sinclair wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and bond markets shrink by about 1.25 billion dollars amid fiscal fears. It notes House speakership jockeying, Burns and Banks head, and Wall Street gossip on White House guidance. It also covers Roosevelt labor truce efforts, Moley dinners, and rising college enrollments signaling a revival in prosperity.
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the Helm News Service
California
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair
Education outlook brightens amid budget strain and strikes
The piece notes mood shifts as faculty cuts and salary curtailments ease, signaling a possible end to the worst for higher education. It covers Republican criticism of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration cattle program and Democratic defense led by Rep Marvin Jones. It also discusses Nye advocating confiscatory wartime taxes, naval disarmament talks with Britain and Japan, and Roosevelt’s schedule for a bankers' convention speech on monetary policy.
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Republican National Committee
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Democratic National Committee
Marvin Jones
House Committee On Agriculture
Jones
President broadcast highlights September financial topics
The report notes the president's September broadcast touched on financial matters under the Office of Monetary Mission, outlining ongoing discussions and potential policy directions. It mentions a0 and ae as referenced points in the dialogue.
Nearly Finished Lawyer-You Say Is a Finisher
Witness describes finishing third in a contest and shares how he feels about the milestone. The quote reflects determination and focus as the event approaches its conclusion.
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