Hoover On Radio Sets Radio Traffic Rules T: The federal official urges wave length allocation and power supervision to cut interference while leaving station allotment to communities and cautions against intrusive advertising
In a Washington address Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce argues for federal steps to control radio traffic by allocating wavelengths and supervising power to reduce collisions. He advocates community control over station access within reserved bands and warns against increasingly intrusive advertising despite NAB opposition. The remarks highlight tensions between regulation and industry interests.
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Hoover
National Association of Broadcasters
Penney Company Dinging Lease for Big Store in Waterloo
J C Penney plans a Waterloo New York dry goods department store to occupy ground floor and basement in a 60 by 118 foot building on Fourth and Waterloo streets. A 20 year lease with the Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill Company calls for demolition of the old mill landmark and construction to start soon for occupancy by May 1 1926. The project will create a major merchandising establishment with the J C Penney company operating 676 stores in 44 states and may include upper story offices.
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Waterloo
J. C. Penney. Company
New York
Fourth Street
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mil Co
J. C. Penney Company
Oster Turner
Turners
Roger Leavitt
Mill Company
Giena
Landmark
Waller Street
Ong
Hig
J. ©. Penney Company
Turner
Combvtition
Gown Solid
John T. Goss
Penney Company
Connet
Mitt Company
Bride Keeps Secret Then Resigns Job in Surprise Marriage
Miss Fiers Taylor, a stenographer for the Overland-Waterloo company, announced her marriage to Henry E Kristensen on Saturday September 5 in Manchester. The couple, who will live in Hudson, kept the wedding secret as Mrs Kristensen resigns from her position. Kristensen owns the Windsor Transfer company. her parents live in Waverly.
Des Moines Chief Bars Sale Of Spicy Publications
Des Moines on November 1. Chief of Police James Cavender issued orders prohibiting the sale of certain spicy publications by newsdealers. A list of forbidden periodicals will be supplied to all sealers in the city. Cavender said.
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RANS
Des Moines
James Cavender
Newsdeaters
Cavender
Veteran actor Olcott East Chauncy faces breakdown on tour
Olcott East Chauncy, longtime singer in Erin songs loved by Vinsands, broke down during a Michigan tour with The Rivals company. He was moved to New York and now enjoys the watchful care of his wife.
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Chauncy, Alcott
Erin
Michigan
New York
Street Commissioner backs private ads for waste can plan
Street Commissioner A O Tabor sees no objection to granting concessions to private advertising firms for waste paper cans in business districts if cans are neat and cared for. Waterloo already maintains cans under a five year contract since July 13, 1922 and no proposal from Long Beach is advisable now. The Long Beach firm offers free installation of sanitary self closing cans in exchange for advertising rights and 2 percent of gross receipts to the city.
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A. O. Tabor
Waterloo
W. A. Dietenbach
Tabor
Long Beach
Cal
Banks Close Early to Lessen Robberies
Illinois banks are shortening hours to cut robbery risks. Some close at noon and others early in the afternoon. The Illinois Bankers Association protective department recommends vault doors stay locked during business hours.
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Chicago
Illinois
Protective Department
The
Ilinois Bankers’ Association
Spokane university student dies after football practice injury
Herbert Simpson 24 a Spokane University student died after head injuries sustained in football practice Friday in Spokane Washington initial signs pointed to a minor injury but later proved fatal The death was reported on November 9 by AP news services.
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GRU
Spokane
Wash
Herbert Simpson
Spokane University
Double Header in Debt Talks With Italy and Roumania
Washington reports the American War Debt Commission begins a two-session day with Roumania at 10 a.m. and a 4 p.m. meeting with Italy. Roumania’s $36.5 million debt and Italy's $2.138 billion station obligation are central. Count Volpi leads Italy amid Mussolini guidance as optimism coexists with lingering uncertainty.
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American War Debt Commission
Italy
Roumania
Washington, D. C
America
Gotnder
Treasury Department
Order urged by Hoover to end radio congestion
Washington November 9. Secretary Hoover told the fourth national radio conference that federal responsibility is needed for wave allotments and power control while communities determine who occupies wavelengths. He warned against overly intrusive advertising, and broadcasters favored advertising with the public as judge. The National Association of Broadcasters urged limiting government control to avoid chaos but opposed censorship and extra station licensing, seeking copyright reform.
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Washington, D. C
API
Hoover
Wile
Radio Enterprise
National Association of Broadcasters
Association
Paul B. Kinks
Congress
Filipino House for Independence Test Held in Manila
In Manila the House of Representatives unanimously passed a senate bill providing for a plebiscite on independence. The bill, amended to allow a simple vote for or against immediate independence, faces possible veto by Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood.
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Philippines
Wood
House of Representatives
Philippine
Manila
Loase of Representatives
Senate
House
Leonard Wood
Four Town University Nurses Suspended for Drinking
Four student nurses at the University of Town face a university hearing this week after allegedly mixing alcohol in their dorm room. Dean L. W. Dean declines to identify or name the students and states they were not found drunk.
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Town City
University of Town
L. W. Dean
College of Medicine
Hammill Appeals for World Court
Governor John Hammill urged the creation of a world court in a Des Moines speech to Jewish community leaders, arguing war and civilization cannot continue as is and nations should be judged by the same standard as individuals. He stressed applying a universal legal framework to resolve international disputes.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Grand Council
Mitchell Seeks to Prove Air Service Statements True
Col William Mitchell used counsel Frank Reid to claim criminal negligence and almost treasonable administration in U S government aviation. He promised to prove that Shenandoah’s fatal trip happened against its commander, Lansdowne, that officials lied before Congress, and that foreign flight influence near the Panama Canal endangered Hawaii and the Philippines.
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Washington, D. C
William Mitchell
Military
Naval Air Services
Frank R. Reid
Shenantoah
Zachary Lausdowne
Lansdowne
PN No. 2
Army
Navy
Congress
Mitchell
Panama Canal
Ha' Waii
Philippines
Washington, D. CO
INS
War
Navy Departments
Air Services
Amos A. Fries
Chemical Warfare Service
Frank Reid
Fries
United States
William S. Graves
Reid
Moreland
Judge Advocate
Col
Blanton Winship
District of Columbia
Drumm
Columbia
Woman Seeks Recovery After Tack Injures Eye
Mrs. John Muth of 617 Rhey Street sustained a serious injury to her left eye when a tack she was removing from a table flew into her eye during a party preparation in the basement of Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Doctors are hopeful but unsure about restoring vision in the injured eye.
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John Muth
Rhey Street
Muth
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
First Day Total Near 15000 for Community Chest Drive
Waterloo Community Chest opens with $14,575 pledged by 310 donors at noon, the 61st report dinner drawing large attendance. C. A. Morris division led with $2,480 from 64 donors, while citizens' committee reported $8,325 in pledges. Other divisions list Major Gnagy, Arm strong, Collerd jr, Miller, and Langlas with varying sums and donor counts.
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PB. Hall
Waterton
Waterloo Community Chest
C. A. Morris
Citizens’ Committee
A. EF. Gnagy
J. B. Armstrong
Frank Collerd, Jr
Herman ©. Miller
W. H. Langlas
Warmer Weather Expected Across Iowa Tomorrow
Des Moines forecast predicts warmer temperatures tonight and tomorrow with lows from 17 to 26 degrees in cities including Des Moines 17, Charles City 15, Davenport 22, Keokuk and Sioux City 26. Weather bureau notes Iowa warming trend across the state.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Charles City
Davenport
Keokuk
Sioux City
Rumchaser Fires on U S Explosive Cargo Near Portland
Coastguard boat C-6 opened fire today on a suspected rum runner later identified as an army steamer carrying two tons of explosive powder. Two one pound shells passed near its signals before recognition. Man dies in flames as Sterling reports an oil slave explosion started the fire. Mrs Perkins and their two children escape.
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Portland
Coastguard
Sterling, HL
Richard Perkins
Courier Delivers By 3 30 P M Or Paper Mailed
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 o’clock. If due to carrier error you fail to receive the paper by then, call Minne 3100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
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Minne 3100
Potato Pirates Loot West Fields of Spuds
In Greeley Colorado on November 9 AP reports Northern Colorado officers launched an offensive to halt an epidemic of potato piracy. Evidence points to a organized ring stealing wholesale spuds as potato prices rose after a freeze.
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Greeley
Colo
Colorado
Burglars Load Furniture in Van
Police report the largest year’s robbery discovered at 2 p.m. Sunday when W Scott Williams, superintendent of western lines for Illinois Central, found his home at 4107 Fourth Street West looted of furniture and goods. Entry came through a second story tear window. A truck or van loaded with loot backed into the garage and fled. Items stolen include black walnut dresser and chiffonier, dressing table with wing mirror, caned seating, canned fruit, tables, four blankets, a feather mattress, red bed spread and bedding. The Williamses had been away since Oct 31 planning winter at Hotel Russell Lamson. Detective Emil Steffen is on the case, with fingerprints and other clues to aid arrest.
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W. Scott Williams
Western Lines
Illinois Central Railway
Fourth Street West
Russell-Lamson
Steffen
E. 4
Leighton
Emil Steffen
Bavarians Believed to Be Plotting Putsch
London reports from Berlin relay persistent rumors of a Bavaria coup as Prince Ruppreth seeks to seize the crown and restore military powers. Monarchists fear waning support and push to act immediately, with the Loyal Bavarians said to lead the movement. Success is deemed extremely doubtful.
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London
Berlin
Bavaria
Ruppreth
Tobin Brings Silver Foxes from Canada to Iowa
Hamilton Tobin of Vinton arrives in Cedar Rapids from Prince Edward Island with 30 silver foxes valued at 25,000 dollars. The animals will be moved to Tobin's silver fox farm near Vinton, Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Hamilton Tobin
Vinton
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Tobin
Signers Sought Here to Modify Prohi Law in Dubuque
Waterton field men of the Rational America League arrived to push a petition seeking amendment of the Volstead act. They claim 70 to 90 percent of Dubuque voters and a high Cedar Rapids percentage favor legal manufacture and consumption of wine with moderate alcohol content to curb crime and corruption. The league lists advisory board figures including John Philip Sousa and others.
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Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Towls Boller
Richart Weller Waington
HD. C
Rational America League
Waterton
Irena
Congress
John Philip 33
Jndscar
Maxim
Rupert Hughes
Weeks
Davis
Filicide Trial Reveals Dying Daughter's Suffering and Defense
In Littleton Colorado Harol d Blazer the physician defends slaying his daughter Hazel a 34 year old with severe disabilities. He testifies Hazel suffered spinal meningitis malformations and prolonged illness, describing a life of starved care and convulsions. The courtroom listens as relatives sob.
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Littleton
Cole
Harold
Blazer
Hazel
Childavemar
H. S. Spangler
Dillervate,o
Altho
Santa Toom
Frances Bishop
Caintroom
Dr. Blazer
D. Ketcham
Otha
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