Pass Farm Aid Bill Urged By Jardine In Legislature
Jardine urges immediate passage of farm aid as Iowa legislators plan a fortnight of debate on tax and boxing bills. The boxing measure would set up a three‑institution athletic commission and regulate promoters and fighters with support from the American Legion. Presidents Coolidge and Hoover are noted for recent actions and election results, along with weather and crime updates.
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Good Fellows Take Cheer to 350 Waterloo Homes
Christmas gifts and food baskets reach 350 Waterloo homes via the Good Fellows program run by the Business & Professional Women’s club. Bags prepared by club members contain sandwiches cookies dolls or toys stockings candy nuts and fruit with clothing later donated to those most in need. Volunteers delivered to homes and schools including deliveries to quarantined families, with underwear clothing to follow.
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Death Threats Hang Over Kidnap Trial in Chicago
In Chicago a kidnaping case against three Italians, including Angelo Petitti, unfolds amid warnings of death and bomb threats. Witnesses flee, police guard Ranieri home, and prosecutors fear for safety as Andrew Cappellano and others testify about Billy Ranieri’s captivity and extortion.
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Chicago
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Robber Escapes Escort Through Revolving Door
Chicago reports a bizarre escape as Archie Butler held to the grand jury for armed robbery slips from three officers outside the bureau of identification. While entering via a revolving door he wheels around with two officers ahead and one behind, and vanishes once outside.
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Baby in peril as toy motorcycle chokes him in Bluefield
In Bluefield West Virginia on December 21 a serious case unfolds as 18 month old Frank Brooks is rushed from Asco McDowell County to Philadelphia's Jackson Clinic. Surgeons face an urgent operation to remove a toy motorcycle lodged in the boy's throat after days without solid food.
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Pleads Guilty in Dope Conspiracy Case
New York December 21 Inter rupting his trial Joseph Unger arrested in Buffalo after police seized $2,000,000 in narcotics at Grand Central terminal pleaded guilty through his attorney today on charges from the seizure He faces up to 12 years in prison at sentencing January 4 Unger was on trial in federal court for possessing transporting narcotics selling narcotics without a license and conspiracy to violate the Harrison narcotic act His lawyers claimed he was not the possessor of two cases and that he may be Samuel Klein instead of Joseph Unger
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King George Welt on Road to Recovery
London reports King George progressing toward recovery as his family surrounds him. Prince George arrived in London at 6 05 p.m. The Duke of Gloucester was due in London on Christmas Eve aboard the Balmoral Castle after departing Cape Town South Africa.
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President Coolidge’s Private Plans Stir Washington Talk
In Washington rumors swirl about President Coolidge after March 4 1929 with Northampton Massachusetts eyed as a retreat. Andrew Mellon pursues federal building plans as Mellon exploits his influence while the American Legion fuels support for a cruiser bill. Contested seats and sugar policy also ripple through the capital as an array of figures weigh futures and national projects.
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Clarion Man Wears Brown Derby Gift of Gov. Smith
Cressey a railroad engineer in Clarion Ia wore a new brown derby today, a gift from Gov Alfred E Smith of New York. After losing the election same as the governor, he asked for a derby and received one with compliments. He wore it proudly and sent a box of cigars to the eastern governor in thanks.
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Short Interviews With Home Folks
Waterloo traffic moves smoothly in downtown despite busy Christmas shopper presence. Officer Jack Jensen notes residents use street cars to shuttle between shopping centers avoiding parking worries and traffic rules. He adds more foreign cars arrive during the season but out-of-town drivers generally know the rules and cause little trouble.
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Jack Jensen
Gas blasts rock London injuring seventeen
London reports fresh gas main explosions in the west end and central districts injuring seventeen people, seven of whom were gassed. A malfunctioning dynamo in a manhole sparked the first blast. Fire crews fear extinguishing flames will remove a safety valve, while hundreds of police, firefighters and gas workers guard the affected area.
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West End
Applicants for Postmaster Must File by Jan. 22
The Civil Service Commission announced examinations for the Waterloo Iowa postmaster position must be filed by January 22. The job pays 4500 dollars yearly. Ray Eggert resigned to pursue other business. Harold B. Plumb has been named acting postmaster to begin January 1 by John H. Bartlett, first assistant postmaster general.
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Nomination to Interstate Commerce Commission Approved
Washington lawmakers favorably reported by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on reappointment of Clyde Aitchison Claude R Porter and Patrick J Farrell to the Interstate Commerce Commission
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URI
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
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Claude R. Porter
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Wife suffers knife wounds in Des Moines quarrel
Mrs Ollie Claypool is hospitalized with knife wounds to her back and foot after a dispute involving her husband and Daisy Luke. Police are seeking Claypool and Luke amid the investigation into the Christmas related matter advertised next to the item.
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Claypool
Courier delivery target by 5 30 each day
The Courier should reach homes before 5 30. If the carrier errs or routes fail to deliver on time, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must be received before 6 30 yp mm.
Secretary Jardine Backs McNary Farm Marketing Bill
Washington Dec 21 Secretary Jardine endorses the McNary farm marketing bill urging enactment this session to apply to the 1929 crop. The bill creates a farm marketing board with licenses for stabilization corporations and a 300 million revolving fund to aid co operatives, aiming to stabilize prices, cut marketing costs and boost farmer bargaining power.
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Complete Argument on Road Bond Act
Arguments on the validity of the state road bond act were completed in district court Des Moines. Judge W G Bonner took the case under advisement and directed briefs on direct taxes for retirement of the bonds. No decision is expected for several days.
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Italian War Hero Luigi Cadorna Dies at Trove
Bordighera Italy Dec 21 Marshal Count Luigi Cadorna who commanded the Italian army in the world war for two critical years died today of a blood clot on the brain. Death came at about 4 p m after the count had been in a coma for several days.
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Luigi Cadorna
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