New Basis for Immigration Takes Effect Today
Washington reports a new national origins system for immigration begins today, reducing German migration by about half and increasing British and Nordic entries. The cabinet rejected methods, prompting delays. controversy centered on German reductions and political opposition. Details show Irish and Mexican migration largely unchanged, while numbers shift for Sweden Norway Denmark Poland Italy and others under the 1924 act.
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Washington
Am Ica
Scandinavia
Congress
Mr. Hoover
Corman
Denmark
Poland
Lynd
Italy
Muscatine Votes Park Referendum In County Poll
In Muscatine county voters faced a park bond issue on the second day of the year’s primary cycle. The poll turnout marked the second time voters visited the polls this cycle as road and park measures circulated across the state. Delaware and Cherokee counties also planned bond votes this week amid a statewide tour of road bond proposals totaling several million dollars.
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Des Moines
Hwa
Madison
Muscatine
Delawa County
Delaware County
Stary County
Cherokee County
Delaware
Ana Toma
Enthusiasm for Church in Mexico Follows Return of Services
Catholics in Mexico attended mass in restored churches as priests resumed services. Thousands filled churches reestablished under church direction, with crowded streets and worshippers reporting orderly gatherings despite large crowds and multiple disturbances.
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Presbyterian Church
Witrick Reid
Pie
Betty Vans
Ces Terman
Billy Brown
Maxine Haxter
Wayne Wilson
Raven
Mildred Hughes
Chart Foster
Francis Hughes
Edwary Budwell
Ruth Wead
Keith Gilles Toe
Raymond Whister
Robert Aud Lomat
Hetty Henson
Harold Weavold West
Evelyn Neberg Tearson
Clyde Dodds
Mary Max Ins Huston
Mary
Eldrgy
Two Offered Jobs on U S Farm Board
A Minnesota man advised he had not decided on joining the new federal farm board but would likely announce his decision. In California, a leading fruit growers association official accepted a post on Hoover's farm board and has sent acceptance to the White House.
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Paul
Minn
W. Moveriot
Lake Eho
Yma
Federal Farm
Hoover
Santa Paula
Cal
California
Peekent Hoover
Farsa
Ceptance
White House
Tuesday Best Radio Features Delayed Listings Broadcast
Fragmented notes describe radio program slots with WEAF and WAUC networks, 5:00 and 7:00 times, musical features, and references to Paul Whiteman and Harbor Light. Mentions Des Moines Perry, a weekend visit, and the Bickford home with Etelle, suggesting a society item about household visits.
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WEAF
WAUC
Network
Paul Whitemain
Harbor Light
Des Moines
Perry
Therfert Bickford
Etelle
Denial of Seymour Lowman Resigning Rumor Spreads
Reports from hire officials and treasury anxiously discuss Seymour Lowman possibly stepping down as enforcement assisstant amid a broader push by President Hoover to avoid sensationalism in the dry law fight. Treasury secretary Melton denies resignation. Doran likely to shift to chemical expert role. no substantiation of the claim persists.
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Seymour Lowman
Hoover
Mer. Hoover
Panall
Treasury
Lowme
Lowma
Lowman
James M. Doran
Ia Ft
Sere
Paving Workmen Move Here Today
Iowa Woman teaches 100 Grinnell Mrs Susan Law Kingdom of Grinnell will observe her hundredth birthday at home tomorrow. Direct descendants include one grandchild sixteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
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Iowa
Grinnell
Susan Law Kingdom
Grinell
Wesman Honored At Caroll Tanguet Dinner
Members of the K C s in Columbus area gathered in Caroll for a tangle at Hotel Burke to honor Low J Wesman who becomes state deputy today. Attendees included Me Wagman Des Moines and others active in KC circles.
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of Columbus Fem Yee
Towa
Caroll
Hotel Burke
Low J. Wesman
Ries
Towa City
Wagman
Res
Joe McCork
Doavids
Ray Conley
Des Moin
Mecormick
Werman
American Savings Bank
Carel
Weather Turns Hot Then Rain Hits Washington County
Sunday afternoon the official observer noted near season high temperatures then a heavy rain approached two points from the record. Farmers faced hay harvest disruption as moisture impacted feeds and crops, with storms described as severe in eastern areas and affecting local communities.
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Mercury
Degraas
Washington County
Mt Pleasant to Stage Big Fourth of July Festivities
Mt Pleasant July 1 On July 4 Tob Tribby Post No. 58 American Legion will organize the towns largest celebration. Three bands and three drum corps will play from dawn to night with a mammoth parade and a speech by Barry Halden national Legion state commander. Free acts and a fireworks display cap the day with $1,000 in prizes, including a new automobile.
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MT. Pleasant
American Legion of
Mt. Menant
Ayersthicy Bonaht
Betternoon
Mammoth
Barry Halden
Avdia
Pact State View
Lexion
Aude Tlle
Sunday Heat Gives Way to Rain Storms Across Iowa
A heat wave ended Sunday as rains arrived, easing crop stress. Cedar Rapids reported 2.08 inches with heavy winds and downed trees. towns including Albia and Burlington posted high/low readings. One tornado-like wind damaged Cedar Rapids area. crops and barns suffered, trees were uprooted, and two injuries occurred near Clarence. About ten percent of local corn was lost.
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St Cording
Reed
Iowa
Cedar Rapida
Cedar Rapids
Rapids Capa Rapids
Lincoln Highway
Wood
Mechanleyuike
Gibson
Mount Yoonon
Cedar
Des Moines Globe Department Store Robbery Suspect
In Des Moines on July 1 a gang led by Kentut allegedly stole more than $15 000 in cash and bonds from the Globe Department Store. The intruders blasted two safes with explosives after forcing open a vault. Night watchman reported leaving at 6 18 pm. Police linked the breakout to similar robberies reportedly by a Keokuk gang and possible staged events.
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Des Moines
Kentut
Globe Department Store
Pole Ta Smilar Roberts Have Been Re - Posted, Scents Form Keokuk Aul Europids
Deadly Weekend Drowns Cause Multiple Accidents
United Press reports seven people killed and 12 injured in weekend accidents across Iowa towns. Drownings were the leading cause of death with three drownings. other fatalities include lightning strike and an apparent self-inflicted death. Injured were taken to hospitals after collisions and falls as rescue efforts continued. The victims include Pred A. Jenkins, Henry Jones, A. J. P. Odeol, Mrs Nellie Reynolds, Kenneth Bradstetter, and others.
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United Press
Pred
A. Jenkins
Waterloo
Henry Jones
Jenkins
A. J.P
Odeol
Nellie” Reynolds
Connell Bluffs
Kenneth Bradstetter
Rode
J. C. Johnson
New Tompton
Albee Collins
Mary Peterson
Jont Vinci Bhutts Ies Powles
Bartlett
Ledon N Horn
Garwin
Heney_ P
Council
I S
Collins
Melvin
Sunday School Picnic at Eicher on July 4
There will be a Sunday school picnic on the lawn at the Eicher church. Games and program in the afternoon. Rev. F. J. Robins of West Chester is to be the principal speaker. Everyone welcome.
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Eicher Lurch
F. J. Robins
West Chester
Stultz and two passengers die in 200 foot plunge
Wilmer Stultz, pilot who flew the first woman across the Atlantic in the Friendship monoplane, and two passengers were killed instantly when the Waco Speedwing he was piloting went into a tailspin and toppled 200 feet at Roosevelt Field. Stultz died shortly after arrival at Stultzway county hospital. Names of the other victims identified as Edward Pat Casteluceto and Lough.
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Roosevelt
Pat Casteluceto
Los Angeles
Feo Nomis
Maurice Morrison
Broad
Thorne Estate Wins in W. St. Joseph Jurisdiction Case
The Thorne estate secured a verdict in a disputed note case against the W. St. Joseph Jeffrey estate after multiple appeals. Originating from a 1904 note, the matter centered on whether the obligation was fully met, with the Thorne side prevailing again on retrial in Washington. Attorneys for both sides were listed, and the case returned to Washington after a prior verdict for the defendant. Also noted is a Minnesota auto trip by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis returning from Cass Lake after a two week vacation.
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W. St. Jeffrey
Clifford
Thorne
Tate
Jerrey
Partien
Kansas
H. F. Wagner
Washington
W. M. Keeley
Chicago
FE. D. Morrison
F. 8. Finley
Mt. Pleasant
L. H. Salinger
Carroll
Jeffrey
Oscar Davis
Minnesota
Cass Lake
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