Iowa's Federal Aid Allotment Nears $7 Million
Des Moines Feb 16 The Iowa highway commission reports total federal aid since June 20, 1917 reached $15,836,137 with $3,909,609 unpaid. Fed funds to Dec 3, 1924 totaled $12,241,527.53, leaving $3,194,609.47. A new bill proposes $75,000,000 yearly for 1925 and 1926, boosting Iowa's allotment to about $4,156,000 and total federal aid to roughly $7,244,000. Maintenance costs per mile vary by road type, and two years of motor license fees funded the primary road fund. Some notes touch on wildlife impacts and road safety.
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Des Moines
State Highway Commission
Iowa
House of Congress
Senate
Automobiles Kill Many Wild Creatures in Iowa Study
University of Iowa ornithologist Prof Fayton Stoner concludes from a 632 mile road survey across Iowa that speeding cars cause significant animal deaths. He asserts that if Iowa conditions reflect national ones the death toll from automobiles on wildlife is high.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Fayton Stoner
University of Iowa
Iowa
United States
Stoner
Governor Hammill Praises Washington as Unique Character
Governor Hammill lauds George Washington as a model of leadership and inspiration in a statement to the Americanization campaign committee of the Iowa Bankers Association. He highlights Washington’s integrity, steadfast purpose, impartial judgment, and loyalty to country, saying Americans should know and appreciate him.
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Washington
Associated Press
Es Moines
Iowa
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Des Moines Youth Hurt Fighting Fire
Des Moines report says George Andre 26 fell from a roof while battling a house blaze yesterday afternoon. He received emergency treatment by police surgeons and was bruised about the body as crews fought the fire at his home.
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Des Moines
George Andre
Andre
Dre
Blaze causes suspected injuries found by Andre
A fire believed caused by a defective flue was detected by Andre who smelled smoke. He retrieved a ladder and acted to address the blaze, with onlookers noting possible internal injuries among those affected.
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