Appropriation Bill Reduced by Half a Million
Des Moines April 4 The Iowa legislature cut about 500000 from the appropriation bill striking 400000 for indigents at the University hospital Iowa City and eliminating the 100000 state contingent fund The senate debated restoring the hospital cut and placed the 275000 replacement fund under the budget director as part of broader retrenchment efforts The session looms toward a possible late adjournment amid road bill fights and possible house senate disagreement that could threaten the gasoline tax measure and adjournment timing.
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Associated Press
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Nor Ever Get Anywhere Quote by Lenjuuin Pranitia
The line notes that those without concerns will face no trouble yet implies inner conflict and pursuit of purpose attributed to Lenjuuin Pranitia. The quotation invites reflection on effort and adversity.
Council Bluffs High Band Wins Five-State Contest
The Council Bluffs High School band arrived at 7 am after winning the five-state music contest in Kansas City. Elated musicians marched through town as crowds cheered before work.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Diehl Fined $5,000 In Bank Fraud Case
Oskaloosa April 4 A $5,000 fine was imposed on John H. Diehl former cashier of the insolvent Citizens Savings bank of Sigourney. Diehl was found guilty on a fraudulent banking indictment in Mahaska county. Judge Charles A. Dewey criticized continued bank operations after insolvency. Diehl has appealed to the State supreme court. His bond was set at $10,000.
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Associated Press
Oskaloosa
John H. Diehl
Citizens Savings Bank of
Means Indicted for Forgery in Daugherty Inquiry
Gaston B. Means indicted in Washington for forging Senator Brookhart’s name on a letter directing delivery of records to the Daugherty committee. He pleaded not guilty and posted $1,000 bail after recent New York liquor conspiracy conviction. Brookhart called Means's signature a forgery.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gaston B. Means
Senate Daugherty
Means
New York
Smith W. Brookhart
Daugherty
Senator Brookhart
Brookhart
Brooknart
Dutch Social Democrats propose 1926 disarmament plan
In The Hague the Social Democratic party introduces a disarmament scheme to cut the active army and reserves to 25,000 and reduce the navy to a handful of guardships and seaplanes. Costs total about 17.5 million florins annually, referencing the Danish plan and arguing neutrality cannot be guaranteed amid postwar hatred and revenge fears.
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Social Democratic Party
Holland
Canned heat bill clears both houses in Des Moines
In Des Moines April 4 the so called canned heat bill passed the House 90 to 3 after Senate approval. The measure bans manufacture and sale of any non liquid compound containing alcohol from which alcohol can be extracted for beverage use. The bill heads to the governor and was amended to final form by Mathews of Des Moines County with Romkey conditionally approving.
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Des Moines
Romkey
Des Moines County
Senate
House
Diltz
Polk
Supreme Court
O'Donnell
Dubuque
Vincent
Guthrie Cente
Matys Insurance
Hammill
Lovrien-Brookhart
House Rejects Tax Payment Extension Bill in Des Moines
DES MOINES April 4 The House rejected 79 to 9 a bill to let taxpayers pay one month late or push delinquency date to May 1 The measure failed despite Senate support and faced a substantial majority margin. Mount Vernon also noted in brief. Eugene Owen of Washington named to Cornell College honor list for first semester among fifty four students in three honor tiers. Bob Noonan visited from Crawfordsville on business.
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Des Moines
House
Sehmedika
Atirdin County
Senate
Mount Vernon
Eugene Owen
Washington
Cornell College
Owen
Communists of Bulgaria Plan Revolt in Spring
Sofia authorities announced seizure of communist documents they claim prove an armed revolt was planned for this spring. The plot reportedly began in northwest Bulgaria with April 35 as the start date and included sabotage of railroads bridges telegraph and telephone lines and an assassination campaign. The government says a letter from the third Moscow international shows the Soviet government knew of the conspiracy.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Republc
Third Moscow International
Pilgrims Flood Rome Restoring Prewar Vitality
Rome reports thousands of Holy Year pilgrims and tourists arriving due to favorable spring weather. The influx reestablishes the city as a leading European capital, blending ancient papal heritage with a bustling modern metropolis and strong economy.
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Rome
Iowa Legislature Enacts Few Bills This Session
Des Moines Iowa April 4 The Forty first general assembly closes with few measures of outstanding importance and many rejections. Key issues included highways prohibition motor vehicles and banks. New liquor laws aim for strong standards while highway and tax bills reshape railroad and trucking regulation and public deposits. The session faced a tight split between economy and progressive blocs with the senate often under call and adjournment uncertain.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Forty First General Assembly
Railroad Commission
Smilar
Nebraska
State Central Committee
Senate
House
Buser
Muscatine
Highway Commission
Highhway
Budgck Department
Hammill
Coe Freshmen Beat Seniors In Inter-class Final
Cedar Rapids April 4 Coe freshman co eds defeated the senior women basketball team in the final game of the Inter class championship by 38 to 9. The frosh dominated, with Verna Silke Maynard center and Marjorie Godby Farlham among starters and Beal Beal, Lehmkuhl and Buttrick in guard positions.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe
Frosh
Verna Silke
Maynard
Marjorie Godby
Farlham
Belle Hornaday
Udell
Hazel Wheeler
Newhall
Bernice Purcell
Marion
Marjorie Mitchell
Orient
Helen Beal
Washington
Matilda Lehmkuhl
Lillian Buttrick
Lake City
Iowa farm work ahead of normal
Iowa farm work is about two weeks ahead of normal. Oats seeding began March 25 in many counties and is over half complete in several. Spring wheat seeding is nearly done and potato planting is progressing quickly. Soil conditions are generally favorable but winter wheat and grasses need rain. Rainfall forecasts hint at a continued April deficit.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Local residents attend events and visit homes in Crawfordsville
Community notices describe residents returning from Muscatine for a Teacher's Convention and visitors from Cotter and Oskaloosa staying with local families. Social Hour club hosted a gathering at Pearl McNeill's home to share house cleaning tips and plan a charity box for storm relief, with a box to be packed Wednesday.
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Hayes
Oskaloosa
Myron Hayes
Pearl McNeill
Ella DeLong
Twilla Owens
Laurel immunity myth debunked by Nature Magazine
Myth alleged immunity of certain trees to lightning is debunked by Nature Magazine. The article notes that trees with extensive root systems are more susceptible to lightning influence, challenging common beliefs about laurel and other species.
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Nature Maga
Daring Bandit Gerald Chapman Sentenced to Hang
Hartford April 4 Gerald Chapman the notorious mail bandit and jail breaker was sentenced to death in Connecticut for the murder of Patrolman James Skelly of New Britain. The jury convicted him of first degree murder after a quick vote. Chief counsel Frederick J. Groehl announced an appeal. Chapman showed no emotion as the verdict was read and was taken back to prison at Wethersfield. He had been charged with killing Skelly October 12, 1924 after robbing a Davidson and Leventhal store.
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Conn
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
New Britain
Chapman
Wethersfield
United States
Frederick J. Groehl
Jennings
Groehl
James Skelly
Davidson and Leventhal
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