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Shipping Board Funds Debate Roils Congress In Iowa Skirmish
Washington dispatch details a heated battle over a 48.5 million dollar emergency deficiency appropriation for the United States Shipping Board. Representative Sweet offered a reduction to 25 million with sharp criticisms of board management, while Senate lawmakers echoed complaints about reports, contracts, and prior waste. Iowa delegates joined the national clash, arguing for accountability before more funding, labeling the board a wreck and urging a housecleaning. Funeral services for Denzel Leeper announced as out of town relatives travel to Clarion, Iowa.
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