Why Don’t Farmers Organize
Miami Beach March 31 economist Roger Babson argues against farm unionizing and price fixing. He contends a balanced economy requires free markets for agriculture and industry, warns forced wages and union rules would raise prices, and suggests farmers should not organize to avoid higher costs. He cites wage gaps between farmers and industrial workers and imagines farm price rigidity if unions set prices.
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Babson
Miami Beach
Florida
America
Buy Swings and Teeter Board for School Playground
EAST 76 March 31 No 6 school district has purchased playground equipment to be set up as soon as it arrives. It includes swings aside and teeter boards. W P A workers clean road along Albert Pimmie mile, cutting brush from fences and burning debris.
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East 76
Albert Pimmie Mile
Bill Shaffer
Cecil Davison
Washington
Helen Green
Wilma Ro
Restore Auto Testing Law Now It's Legal in Des Moines
Des Moines reestablishes the auto testing ordinance as law after a Municipal Court judge ruled it invalid for lack of official publication. The ordinance and two amendments adopted since 1935 were published Friday in the American Citizen official publication.
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Des Moines
Dee Moines
Ralph Powers
American Citizen
First Mountain Family Encounters City Pursuit and Belief
A mountain family on their first town visit witnesses a car chase as a speed cop closes in. Pa comments on the surprising scene, exclaiming disbelief at the two legged colt. A pointed quip defines a Christian as loving those he dislikes.
Paint on face prompts wagon box remark
A passing remark about a young woman’s makeup prompts a humorous exchange as two elderly men joke about her paint. The second note ponders a Hawaiian weather phrase, quipping about conversation in Hawaii.
Garden Digging Gaffe Becomes British Ruse
A wartime note from an Irish wife in Dublin causes a British unit to raid her garden for spuds, after the letter warns not to dig there for fear of gun emplacement. The husband later explains the decoy: plant the spuds, and the garden is used to hide the troops.
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Emerald Isle
France
Dublin
Bridget
Quips and Quibbles: Witty Exchanges and Aids to Happiness
A jumble of humorous quotes and light morality bits on money fortune fame family and health. A doctor patient exchange hints at laziness mischief and daily life foibles with punchy one liners and social observations.
Hollywoods youngest yacht owner Virginia Weidler
The 12 year old Virginia Weidler is described as the proud owner of a trim motor yacht, highlighting her as Hollywoods youngest yacht owner.
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Hollywood
Virginia Weidler
Spring Byington Faces Fans Over TV Role Switch
Spring Byington, famed as the Jones Family matriarch, fears fan backlash if she remains in the Mrs Jones role. Her recent TV appearance as a dizzy grande dame drew angry letters, and she worries a discontinuation of the series could bring a harsh reception.
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Spring Byington
Jones
Bing Crosby
Spring
Mrs. Jones
Unusual Screen Star Johnny Weissmuller Career
The article notes Johnny Weissmuller as an unusually stable screen star who has appeared in every film with a single recurring character for seven years and received salary during repeated layoffs up to 18 months between roles.
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Johnny Weissmuller
Corrigan Declines Studio Help with Fan Mail
Douglas Corrigan refused an offer of a secretary to manage fan mail. He vows to answer all correspondence himself, writing replies by hand and avoiding a typewriter. The studio had been using him daily and asked him to rest, but Corrigan insisted on handling letters personally.
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Douglas Corrigan
R. K.O. Studio
Corrigan
Studio
Actor Lee Moore Plays Triple Roles in a Day
Lee Moore spent the morning filming The Gracie Allen Murder Case and the afternoon on Invitation to Happiness both as actor and as a man who dies in each project. He ends the day by playing a corpse in a demanding schedule that tests his stamina.
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Lee Moore
Gracie Allen
There Goes My Heart romance on a runaway heiress
A madcap heiress deserts her fortune and a yacht for a bargain basement life. A roving reporter pursues her story and finds love. Fredric March and Virginia Bruce star with Patsy Kelly Alan Mowbray Nancy Carroll Eugene Pallette and Harry Langdon headline supporting roles.
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Fredric March
Virginia Bruce
Commedienne
Patsy Kelly
Alan Mowbray
Nancy Carroll
Eugene Pallette
Harry Langdon
Notes from Y M C A For The Week
The YMCA notes a strong Burlington trip with swimmers enjoying the Mississippi River. County ministers and State Council educator Mr Herbreckh spoke. Rotary ladies program, Chamber of Commerce activity, and health class growth are reported. The Gray basketball league results show fifth grade winning, and softball is set to begin next week. YMCA events include boys night and a mention of Mr Fields.
Kirkpatrick Names All County All Time Basketball Teams
James Kirkpatrick lists three honor squads from Washington county with players from Wellman Fairfield Service Co. Maid-Rites Crawfordsville Ainsworth Riverside and Kalona. The selections include forwards centers guards across First Second and Third teams with numerous honorable mentions.
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Kirkpatrick
Wellman
Editor Journal
O. K
Washington County
James Kirkpatrick
F. Kiesey
W.J.C
F. Jackson
Fairfield Service Co
Cc. Ahrens
G. Lytle
G. Turner
F. Keiper
F. Cc. Wells
W.H.S
W. Wells
G. McClure
Maid-Rites
G. Cline
F. Tucker
W.hls
F. Fuhr
C. Ross
Wellman H. S
G. Burich
Riverside H. S
G. Herron
Judge scolds jury for not convicting in Waterloo DWI case
In Waterloo District Judge A B Lovejoy rebuked a 10 to 2 hung jury after 28 hours of deliberation in Ralph Klebs 28 Waterloo case charging driving while intoxicated. He ordered a new trial and criticized jurors for not convicting despite ample evidence and flimsy defense.
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Waterloo
Ralph Klebs
A. B. Lovejoy
Klebe
Lovejoy
Vacation week plans include junior high and Gray boys
Special programs were prepared for vacation week with all Junior High and Gray boys receiving the schedule. The activity lineup features softball swimming hiking marbles and a treasure hunt as part of the program.
State Office Building Seems Assured in Des Moines
Des Moines reports indicate a state office building on Capitol Hill will be funded by the general fund and reimbursed from the beer tax after July 1, 1940. The project, praised by Governor Wilson and both legislative sides, would end external office-space rents of about 150000 annually and consolidate scattered departments.
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Des Moines
Spa
Statehouse
Capitol Hill
State General Fund
House of Representatives
Ebu
Temple of Justice
Wilson
House
State Executive Council
State Legislative Interim Committee
Capitol
Senate Passes Compromise Chain Store Tax Bill
The Senate adopts a blended chain store tax plan amid division between operators and independent merchants. It rejects a heavy unit tax but sets a modified tax scale and levies on stocks and inventories in transit or warehousing. Provisions also curb discriminatory trade practices and loss leaders promotion. The measure awaits final approval.
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Iowa
House of Representatives
Senate
General Assembly
Restless Legislators Signal Assembly Breakup Likely
Observers note signs of unrest among lawmakers as the general assembly nears breaking apart. Only the appropriations judiciary reorganization and sitting committees meet regularly, with quorum troubles and frequent absentees.
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General Assembly
Legislature’s Singing Sign of Pending Adjournment
The piece notes the legislature has not yet sung in session, with a forecast sine die adjournment around April 19. It recalls a recent moment when perscheron colts in the senate chamber sang to push for a horse and mule tax exemption, mixing humor and inquiry about its stance.
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House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
Iowa Governor Almost Free of Vetoes in 48th Session
Governor Wilson has not disapproved any enrolled measures and has signed many in the 48th Iowa General Assembly. Pending legislation shows none likely to meet executive displeasure, and harmony between the executive and legislative branches is praised at the statehouse.
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Iowa General Assembly
Wilson
Iowa
Statehouse
Former Water Chief Embezzlement Case Ends Quietly
Clenwood era water works chief W. B. Eaton waived to the grand jury on embezzlement charges. He posted $2,000 bonds and was released. Eaton had been dismissed March 1 after Ernest Brake uncovered a shortage. state auditors had checked books through April 1, 1938.
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Clenwood
W. B. Eaton
Municipal Water Works
Grand Jury
Eaton
Ernest Brake
Utah and the Utes A Territorial Name Origin
The name Utah derives from the Utes, the territory’s original inhabitants. It was applied by Navajos and Apaches and comes from a term meaning upper people or hill dwellers. The comparison to highlanders mirrors English usage for mountain regions.
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Utah
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