Boy completes 5000 mile hitchhike ends in Des Moines
Des Moines police feed 15 year old Bob Powers after he arrives at the station with empty pockets and a smile. Powers, son of Orville Powers of Oskaloosa, has been on a 5000 mile round trip from Iowa to Los Angeles to visit his sister and ends his trek seeking a bed for the night.
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Des Moines
John RR. McClelland
Bob Powers
Oskaloosa
Los Angeles
Cal
Orville Powers
Bob
Iowa
Carl Sharpe
Youth Returns Home After Tragic Event
A sobering report discusses a young person forced to travel back to his home following a grievous incident. The piece notes the emotional impact on the youth and the community's response to the event.
Rio Cobre Dammed River Praised and Famed in Jamaica
The Rio Cobre river in Jamaica is celebrated as the most praised and most dammed on the island. The Bog Walk gorge hosts frequent power harnessing along the river.
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Rio Cobre
Jamaica
Island
Tax on British bachelors in 1695 by rank
London Answers Magazine notes a 1695 parliamentary order taxing unmarried men. The levy varied by status from 1 shilling for a commoner to 12 pounds 10 shillings for a duke.
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London Answers Magazine
What They Are Saying What They Are Saying
William E. Dodd warns 1918 to 1920 reforms failed and western civilization faces grave danger. Senator Borah says economic recovery will be slow with no overnight remedy. Yale's Anwell calls radio a sinister influence due to its political power. De...
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Interpeational News Service
New York
William E. Dodd
United States
Germany
Washington
Borah
Idaho
James R. Anwell
Yale University
Moscow
Rome
Berlin
Unrecognized Heroes Hidden in Plain Sight
Mille, Hollywood producer, notes the movie industry feels the recession with a theater attendance drop since last September. The classified text highlights unrecognized heroes who walk streets and sit at our table, with heroism appearing in surprising disguises.
Backstage Iowa Politics In Davenport Candidacy Spark
Mrs Lois J Etter of Davenport announced her bid for the democratic nomination for secretary of state. WPA head George Keller demanded her resignation from a $72.50 monthly post, citing political work and WPA aid as incompatible. State democratic HQ distanced itself, noting Flora Cotton Etter of Sigourney has no connection. Wegman mulls a senate bid, eyeing a possible fourth term as state treasurer.
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Lois J. Etter
Davenport
Iowa
WPA
George Keller
Democratic
Flora Cotton Etter
Sigourney
National Democratic
State safety council adds three C's to safety plan
The state safety council expands its approach from the traditional three E's to include three C's Caution Courtesy and Consideration as additional public safety emphasis. The update highlights education engineering enforcement remain core while broader behavioral signals are stressed.
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State Safety Council
Resignation of E P Shhoentgen from relief council
The governor’s office did not announce the retirement of E P Shhoentgen from the State emergency relief council due to health reasons. He likely will not be replaced as the program moves toward ending emergency relief, with the news breaking from Council Bluffs.
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E. P. Shhoentgen
Cownell Bluffs
State
Council Bluffs
Governor weighing re election bid amid possible Gillette challenge
Governor Krasche has told close friends he has not decided on seeking another term or opposing U S Senator Guy Mark Gillette of Cherokee in the primaries. This contradicts reports that Gillette may run unopposed and that the governor favors a different course.
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Krasche
United States
Guy Mark Gillette
Gillette
Federal Alcohol Admins visit Sioux City for liquor meeting
A delegation from the Federal Alcohol Administration attended a Sioux City liquor meeting last week and answered "no comment" when asked how the incriminating confessions from local bootleggers would be used.
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Federal Alcohol Administration
Sioux City
State bank balance noted for year with tax effects
The comptroller's office reports a current balance near £6,000,000 on January 1, expected to dip to under £2,000,000 by May 15. Tax receipts boost the balance after property taxes, while semi annual collections will reduce it as they flow into the state house to maintain a balanced-budget reserve of $2,000,000.
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Comptroleer
Jackson Day Dinner Marked by Commemorative Victory Vibe
The event cost over 1000 town Democrats $25 per ticket for a Democratic dinner and did not celebrate the first president’s birthday but the 123rd anniversary of his victory over the British at New Orleans. Several party leaders brushed up on history ahead of the evening.
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New Orleans
Notables Nominated for Eloquent Speech and Debate Roles
The notes name Chief W W Akers of the bureau of investigation as the most effervescent storyteller, State Treasurer Leo J Wegman as the strongest point-maker, Henry Wallace the most question-dodging secretary, and State Rep as the biting orator, with remarks from a Saturday press conference.
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W W. Akers
Bureau of Investigation
Leo J. Wegman
U. S
Agriculture
Henry Wallace
New French Envoy Remarks Spark Tariff Discussion
Fragmentary text notes J. P. Gallagher of liamsburg amid a Saturday tariff debate quoting a lord sparing the republicans 40 years ago. The 1937 auto death figure is 571 per the motor vehicle department. Precautions were taken over liquor concessions while commissioners chose to accept inexpensive ash trays for advertising.
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J. P. Gallagher
Liamsburg
Lord
Conpions
Cosioners
Fire destroys Lourdes parish school after dismissal
A fire swept a parochial school in Lourdes, Cresco area, after students were dismissed. Local volunteers and three towns aided efforts to contain the blaze. Insurance coverage was noted, with estimated damage between 2000 and 30000 dollars.
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Cresco
Westfovet Parochial School
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