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The piece surveys political shifts with a 47 to 44 Senate vote on quashing Hoover’s debt plan and predicts possible House Senate conflicts. It also notes Iowa rumors for athletic leadership and a murder mystery theory about three Sicilian gangsters in Hammond Indiana.
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Michaelson kin in gin import case faces arrest
Key West May 9 Walter Gramm brother in law of Rep M A Michaelson was charged by U S Commissioner with importing and transporting liquor on trunks brought back from Cuba in 1928 The charge follows Michaelson's acquittal on similar liquor importation charges in federal court Gramm claimed the trunks held his own property not liquor The case parallels Michaelson's testimony and defense stance in the acquittal trial.
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Lindbergh to Wed Anne Morrow at North Haven Maine
Charles A Lindbergh and Anne Morrow plan a June wedding at the Morrow summer home in North Haven Maine. Ambassador Dwight W Morrow will travel from Mexico City to North Haven by May 25, and the ceremony will be announced by the ambassador on arrival.
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Britain rejects Paris reparations plan in Commons
In London May 9 Winston Churchill told the House of Commons Britain will not accept the Young plan reparation proposals. He said the government will not be bound by them and remains free to decide based on the experts' Paris study, after noting the announcement was to prevent abroad and domestic alarm. The statement drew prolonged cheers.
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Bay Rum Suspects Go to Trial in Des Moines
S A Plankey manager of a Woolworth five and ten store and E F Rasmussen of Vim sporting goods face trial May 15 for maintaining liquor nuisances after raids yielded 1 500 bottles of bay rum seized. Municipal Judge Sellers set the date and confiscation actions begin tomorrow. Economists and Sociologists group at Coe College Cedar Rapids will hear Iowa professors discuss federal reserve security prices and Iowa business activity.
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Cherokee County seeks road bond election
Pensions are in circulation throughout Cherokee county calling on the board of supervisors to convene a road bond election. Plans include paving primary roads 21 and 25.
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World did not end eclipse alarms shake southern islands
Manila reports a total solar eclipse drew over a million observers in the Philippines. Natives panicked, disposing of possessions before officials reassured them the end of world predictions were false. Scientists from five observatories recorded data on Einstein theory amid light and shade across Panay and Cebu.
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Two Counties Vote on Paying Bonds
Des Moines reports two counties Dallas and Fremont voted on road bond issues totaling 1.915 million. Dallas county sought 1.5 million with Fremont county proposing 415 thousand. Approval would raise county road bonds since January 1 1980 to 5.765 million.
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Divorce Mill Puts Thru 58 In 3 Days
Des Moines courts awarded 58 divorces in three days as judges cleared backlog. Among cases was Mark Flanagan, a Des Moines dancing instructor, who obtained a decree from J. S. Flannagan, a bank teller, with the wife stating she had supported herself since the marriage.
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Hammill Endorses National Hospital Day and Mother's Day
Gov John Hammill endorsed May 2 as National Hospital Day and Mother's Day. He urged all Town residents to visit a hospital that day and to develop a deeper responsibility to the home.
Diegel Leads Field After 36 Holes at British Open
Leo Diegel held a 36 hole lead with 140 after a 69 today, sharing honors with Walter Hagen who shot 67 to reach 143. Percy Alliss fell to 145 after 76, while others like Johnny Farrell and John Golden trailed with 147.
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Fred Taggart
Little frost damage reported Across Iowa
Frost and cold weather caused little additional damage to vegetation in Iowa overnight. Slight damage to strawberries may have occurred while the coldest reading reached 26 above zero at Inwood and Amplie San Fetlee. The Courier reminds readers to report missed deliveries by 5 36 and 6 30 p m.
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Cropper & Co to Move Plant to Waterloo Iowa
Waterloo announces Cropper & Co nursery furniture and toy furniture plant will relocate from Parkersburg to Waterloo. Fifty workers to be hired initially with gradual rise to 75. Parkersburg plant employs 35. Company, led by G. I. Cropper, serves Sears Roebuck and other major buyers nationwide. Plant site in Waterloo to be offered for sale. displays planned during Waterloo week.
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Town to Represent at Cambridge World Conference
Desa Moines officials announce three local delegates for the Cambridge England adult education conference in August. Prof. G C Robbins of University of Town, Miss Agnes Samuielson state superintendent, and Mrs. B C Mopkins president of the state Parent-Teacher association will attend. Governor John Hanimill disclosed the appointment.
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NEW LONDON MAN DIES AFTER TRAIN SHOULDER HIT ACCIDENT
Ernesh A. Bailey aged 46 of New London Conn died at St Francis Hospital after skull fractures from being struck by a car while swinging from a freight train on Independence Avenue. The incident occurred Friday night and Bailey succumbed at 2 48 p m. in hospital. In Des Moines Charles E Hearst President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation heads to Washington to attend a special session of the legislative committee.
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Bresnahan Named to Betting Post Cauer Is Elected
Iowa City announces changes at the University of Iowa with Professor E H Lauer named director of physical education and athletics and George T Bresnahan named director of intercollegiate athletics. Belt ing resigns as athletics chief. Belting shifts to head of physical education under Lauer. Bresnahan, Hawkeye track coach since 1921 after joining from Wisconsin in 1921.
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Swisher Wins Editorial Prize From Mitchell Kiwanis
Dr. Leonard Swisher pastor of First M E Church Mitchell S D won first prize in a Kiwanis International Mitchell club editorial contest on How Can My Club Best Serve My Community Twenty four editorials were entered Earl Roadman former Grace church Waterloo now president of Dakota Wesleyan University led the contest as chairman The winning theme judged morale and spiritual welfare in the community.
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Split in Democratic ranks over Hawley-Smoot tariff bill
Washington and congressional action show a partisan split as the House debates the Hawley-Smoot tariff. Democrats from Florida, Louisiana, and Texas push against provisions raising duties on sugar and tropical produce while Republicans from agricultural states seek delays and floor amendments.
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