Salary Cuts Approved in Iowa House
The Iowa House passed a resolution to cap state employee salaries at 7500 including university and college professors, aiming to save about 75000 annually. It targets officials such as Fred C White and university leaders, with several heads set to quit road work. A separate proposal would reduce the highway commission to one man and pause primary road work for a year to cut costs. The Senate approved a mortgage exemption increase for personal property by 500, with a limit of 1000 for household goods after amendments.
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The
State University
Raymond Hughes
State College
C. R. Lapham
State Teachers College
Ossie Solem
Iowa
State Highway Commission
W. A Yager
Dickinson County
Miller
Senate
Hicklin
Iowa tax reduction program in peril after House actions
Des Moines reports that nine bills were killed by an overwhelmingly Democratic House, triggering a furor in the assembly. Three pledged tax reductionists met with Governor Herning to seek action, while Senator Hicklin warned the program is threatened unless administration pressure resumes. Nineteen tax reduction and economy measures were indefinitely postponed.
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Des Moines
U.R
Iowa
Capitol Hill
Assembly
Clyde L. Herring
F. Hicklin
Wapello County
Tax Reduction Committee
The
Senate
Hicklin
House
Hearing set in Washington on Rieke carrier permit
The state board of railway commissioners announced hearings for March 10 on the Rieke Motor Transportation company of Burlington seeking permission to haul freight from Burlington to Oskaloosa. The line would pass through West Burlington Middletown Danville New London Mt. Pleasant Swedesburg Olds Crawfordsville Ainsworth Washington West Chester Keota Sigourney What Cheer Rose Hill and Oskaloosa.
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Des Moines
Rieke Motor Transportation Company of
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Washington
State Board of Railway Commissioners
West Burlington
Middletown
Danville
New London
Mt. Pleasant
Swedesburg
Olds
Crawfordgivlle
Ainsworth
West Chester
Keota
Fire destroys residence on East Third Street
At about eleven last night a fire gutted the John Palmer home in the 1200 block of East Third Street. Firemen fought through bitter cold with three water streams, saving some furnishings as flames reached the attic near a chimney. The owner Henry Harrison carried insurance on the dwelling. contents loss is not insured.
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East Third Street
John Palmer
Henry Harrison
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Harrison
Explosion Ends Mutiny on Dutch Warship
An aerial bomb struck the Dutch battleship De Zeven Provincien in the East Indies killing eighteen sailors and wounding twenty five, ending a mutiny that had unsettled the vessel and navy.
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Amsterdam
Holland
de Zeven Provincien
East Indies
Senate clears her name in fair trial remarks
Beverly Hills report notes the senate’s verdict clearing a woman after a fair trial with evidence presented on both sides. The speaker praises the defendant’s assertion of innocence and convincing defense, while suggesting future changes in journalism and sergeant at arms roles.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
U. S. Senate
Barry
Memorial Craftsmen elects L B Lupton president
Des Moines reports Memorial Craftsmen of Iowa closed their annual convention electing L B Lupton of Washington as president. In Strassburg a massive gas tank explosion at Neunkirchen in the Saar district killed more than eighty people and left many homes unroofed. The blast was heard up to 30 miles away.
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Des Moines
Memorial Craftsmen
Iowa
L. B. Lupton
Washington
Strassburg
Neunkirchen
Saar
Governor Ends Mortgage Foreclosure Moratorium
Des Moines report states the governor issued a proclamation terminating the moratorium on mortgage foreclosures. The measure was enabled by relief laws enacted by the legislature, eliminating the need for continued moratorium status.
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Des Moines
Herring
Geneva report cites massacre of 900 civilians in Joho province
The Chinese delegation to the League of Nations reported that Japanese forces killed about 900 civilians in Joho province, including women and children, amid ongoing conflict in the region.
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Geneva
Joho
League of Nations
Firehouse Adopts Three-Day-Old Poland China Pig
A Chicago fire engine company reports a baby Poland China pig wandered into the station and was instantly adopted as an uncommon mascot over a three day period.
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Chicago
Jubilee Week at State Theater Highlights Anniversary Run
State Theater announces February 13 to 18 as Anniversary Jubilee Week marking its second year under Tratt Brothers management. Special big pictures plus a Hill Billies stage presentation on February 16 feature an 18 member troupe with a 10 piece orchestra and mountain folk music. Halton Powell originated the troupe. the act travels with varied instruments and a rosy cheeked hill chorus.
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Ralph Pratt
Tratt Brothers
Southeastern
Pratt
Hill Billies
Hill Billies Company
Halton Powell
United States
Old Bald Knob
Hills
Demons to Play at Home Tonight
Mt. Pleasant and Washington high schools clash on the local court with lineup decisions pending for Mt. Pleasant. Key players McClure and Kupka expected to contribute after injuries as Washington seeks another win against Mt. Pleasant. Sands of Muscatine to referee a night card starting at eight with a reserves tilt beforehand.
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Mt. Pleasant
Washington
McClure
Kupka
Sands of Muscatine
Washington Junior College
Washington Demons
Hurlington
Mr. Pleasant
Cold wave grips U S with missing crew and marooned villagers
February reports show frigid conditions from coast to coast. Saugatuck schooner crew feared dead or missing while 700 Newfoundland villagers faced floods and isolation. Des Moines notes a quick warm up with near zero temps returning after four days of severe cold.
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Chicago
United States
Connecticut
Sandy Point
Newfoundland
Cracket Match Showdown At Masonic Club
Floyd Roe defeated Preston Wolf 100 to 85 in a first bracket clash at the Masonic club rooms. Wise Long beat Dee Sm TM 59 to 29 in a second 50 point game, setting up a best two of three for top division. Earnie Rouse and Claire Dew ey scheduled to play Saturday night at 9 o clock.
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Floyd Roe
Preston Wolf
Masonic Club Rooms
Wise Long
Dee Sm
Long
Lee
Earnie Rouse
Claire Dewey
Winfield Visitor Recaps Demons Slump After Losses
Ted Anderson of Winfield visits as Coach Guy Carlton's Demons face a skid after four straight wins ending with defeats to Fairfield Burlington and Muscatine in three consecutive games.
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Ted Anderson
Winfield
Guy Carlton
Fairfield
Burlington
Muscatine
Meetings of Stockholders in National Bank Begin Saturday
Beginning tomorrow evening February 11 meetings will be held nightly at 7 30 in the depositors headquarters to discuss the depositor's agreement with Washington National Bank. Attendees include depositors stockholders directors borrowers and others to lead discussions on the plan and its impact on local prosperity.
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National Bank
Colenso
Washington National Bank
United States
Sunday School Basketball Schedule Announced by Y M C A
Secretary Leigh Soule outlines county and grade school leagues sponsored by the Y M C A. Class B tournament begins Saturday at 3:30 with ages 15 to 17. Class A follows on Feb 18 for players 18 and older. Open entry remains in all divisions except B until next Wednesday.
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Leigh Soule
Washington M. BE
West Chester M. E
Washington Baptist
West Chester Baptist
Fire at Millard Hotel in Omaha Triggers Inquest
Omaha officials probe the origin of the Millard hotel fire that killed seven firefighters and injured twenty five others. County Attorney Henry Beal leads the investigation amid rumors of organized arson as insurers estimate building and contents at 200000 while witnesses are called. Mr and Mrs E T Boshart of Wayland visited during the business day.
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Omaha
Neb
Millard Hotel
Henry Beal
Beal
Citizens' committee leader urges keeping bank in local hands
Chairman G. E. Mace appeals to depositors to prevent placing the bank under a receiver. He argues the community would lose control and benefits if outsiders run the institution.
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G. E. Mace
Citizens’ Committee
Depositors Back Waiver Pact at Washington National Meeting
About 63 percent of Washington National Bank deposits signed the waiver agreement as G E Mace urged prompt action at a city hall meeting. Speakers stressed that reopening would aid depositors borrowers and needy families and prevent receivership with relief for those in need. Nearly 100 residents attended despite bad weather as directors Sherman Wilson and Livingston outlined legal and practical points and urged community unity to resume operations.
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G. E. Mace
City Hall
Mace
Citizens’ Committee
R. KE
Shannon
D. D. Sherman
C. C. Wilson
W. Livingston
Sherman
Livingston
Spikes
Wilson
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