Tragic Tractor Accident Shocks Town Officials
An April 1 inquest led by Coroner Hans Johnson investigated the death of a 12 year old Nielsen boy who died when his tractor rolled down a foot embankment near the Makoay Be area while en route to town for repairs. The incident follows several recent local fatalities and involves Marion Jones and Marion Mafirr as arrangements are pending.
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Chamberlain pledges British aid to Poland amid Nazi threat
Disillusioned by events in central Europe Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced British military aid to Poland to halt Nazi aggression. The image frames Chamberlain on his seventieth birthday.
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Roosevelt Nominates Fred H Brown for Comptroller General
Former Senator Fred H Brown of New Hampshire has been nominated by President Roosevelt for the post of comptroller general. If confirmed by the Senate the appointment would run for fifteen years. Nes bill.
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Gangster Carville Found Dead with Wounded Sweetheart
In Chicago a gunman killed Joseph The Duke Carville and left his injured companion Miss Alice Jensen also known as Rose Middleton in a car near St Bernard's hospital. Carville suffered multiple gunshot wounds while the woman, under narcotics, is said to recover. Police identified the victim and noted a recent threatening remark from Carville. Des Moines item included.
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the Duke) Carville
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Gov George A Wilson Celebrates 55th Birthday
Des Moines April 1 government offices greeted Gov. George A. Wilson on his fifty fifth birthday as he continued to work. He planned to attend a downtown hotel party in the evening hosted by the local young republican organization with flowers and well wishers arriving at his office.
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Atlantic high school wins big at Gab-district music contest
Oakland Iowa April 1 two Atlantic high school boys Robert Henderson and Robert Schwandt led with first place in trombone and French horn solos respectively. Wilbur Evans captured first in tuba solo and the brass sextet also won top honors. Atlantic high school finished nine firsts and two seconds in eleven events with top placings across chorus woodwind and brass categories.
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United StatesRecognizes Franco Government in Spain
Secretary Hull announced formal recognition of the Franco government in Spain and lifting of the arms embargo. Roosevelt signed a proclamation resuming normal relations, making the U S the last major power to recognize Franco. An ambassador may be sent to Spain, with future postings possible for other nations’ envoys. Pope Pius XII congratulated Franco on the nationalist victory from Burgos.
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Waterloo Pastor Killed in Crash Near Allen
The Rev. P. B. Chenault 35 Waterloo South East minister was killed instantly and his wife seriously injured when an auto crash occurred near Allen Texas. Their 2 year old daughter escaped unharmed. Chenault led Walnut Street Baptist Waterloo and served a second term as president of Moody Bible Institute alumni association. The other car occupants were jailed at McKinney. In Omaha attorney L H Pine was in the city on business.
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Must Finish Program This Year Says Hitler
Paris reports Hitler told German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop he must complete his program in the current year. He aims to conquer to create space for 200 million Germans in Europe, with Danzig and Poland as key targets while Britain and France weigh support to Poland and possible intervention.
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Obituary: Mrs Harold Johnson of Elk Horn
Elk Horn Iowa April 1 Mrs Harold Johnson 68 wife of the Maine Elk Horn Telephone company manager died at her home after a long bedfast period since Sept 18 when she fell and broke her hip Death was caused by an obstruction of the bowel Surviving are her husband two sons Bill Johnson of Canada and Woods Johnson of near Sarlan A son George died two years ago There are 18 grandchildren Funeral arrangements are not completed
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Ouialin City of Bearded Men Promotes Union Pacific Premiere
Omaha seethes with beard growth as alfalfa competition tops 2000 participants in anticipation of the world premiere of the film Union Pacific. The city plans a three day April 26 to 29 celebration with 1869 style storefront replicas downtown to mark the historical milestone.
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Mussolini Demands Space If Needed Says Italy Will Force It
Rome reports Mussolini, hastily back from Calabria, vows not to be stopped by paper or ink if there is insufficient space for Italy. He arrives at Capua then Rome, with speculation about possible Sicily trip and meetings with Franco and Hitler looming.
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Former Atlantic Teacher Edith Bereman Dies in Rochester
Edith Nebe Bereman a former Atlantic high school teacher died Friday noon in a Rochester Minnesota hospital after several weeks there and years of declining health. Her husband died earlier and they had no children. She was sister of the late F M Nebe of Atlantic. Funeral services will be held in Sioux City Monday with interment in Glenwood cemetery.
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Interruption Halts Reich Leader Address Rebroadcast
The NBC linked rebroadcast of Chancellor Adolf Hitler from Wilhelmshaven to Germany was mysteriously cut off shortly after it began. Officials in Germany suspect the Schenectady station W2XAD relayed the speech across the Atlantic and triggered the break. NBC commentator noted high level officials preferred not to rebroadcast Hitler’s remarks back into Germany.
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