Japan Dissolves Diet to Call General Election
Japan prepared for a general election within a month after an imperial ordinance dissolved the diet. Navy Minister Mitsumasa Yonei's push and opposition from lawmakers prompted the move. Observers fear public antipathy toward the government could derail the cabinet’s confidence vote. The army and navy have been accused of pressuring for a fascist tilt, fueling alarm across the political spectrum. Modern bombers can fly about 2000 miles without refueling.
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Senjuro Hayashi
Japan
Col George A Lynch Promoted to Major General Chief of Infantry
Col George Arthur Lynch formerly of Blairstown and brother of C J Lynch of 312 Nassau Street SE has been promoted to major general and appointed chief of infantry for a four year tour. Nominated by President Roosevelt and recommended by Secretary Woodring, his appointment had waited in the Senate for ratification. He is the commanding officer of the Fifteenth Infantry.
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George Arthur Lynch
Blairstown
C J. Lynch
Nassau Street
Roosevelt
Harry H. Woodring
Lynch
Senate
Fifteenth Infantry
Can Do Regiment Aims China Duty Then Washington Post
The Can Do regiment has been stationed at Tientsin, China for twenty three years under the Boxer protocol of 1901. Col Lynch, former NRA administrative officer under Hugh S Johnson and West Point classmate, served as chief of staff for the Eightieth Division in World War I. Cedar Rapids relatives expect a brief visit before new duties in Washington.
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Tientsin
China
NRA
Hugh S. Johnson
West Point
Col Lynch
Eightieth
Cedar Rapids
Col. Lynch
Washington
Iowa Game Breeders Convention Sunday at Montrose Hotel
The Iowa Game Breeders Association convention will be Sunday at the Montrose hotel open to anyone interested in game breeding. Sessions run 2 pm to about 6 pm with round table discussions of breeders' problems. W W Bennett of Bennett Fox and Game Farm Waterloo is president.
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Iowa Game Breeders Association
Montrose Hotel
W W. Bennett
Bennett Fox and Game Farm
Waterloo
Rescuer Dies in Sen Denied Rescue Attempt
Selden New York Vincent Genardi rushed into a burning house to save neighbor Mrs Helen Heller but found she had already fled. Firemen discovered Genardi dead inside the building, marking a fatal rescue attempt.
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Selden
Vincent Genardi
Helen Heller
Genardi
Notice of Will Hearing for Clara E Whelan
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on April 6 1937 at 9 am the District Court will hear proof for the Last Will and Testament of Clara E Whelan late of this county deceased to admit the instrument to probate Edwin W Lundquist Clerk Carl F Jordan Attorney will provide further notice as required
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Iowa
Clara E Whelan
Said
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Edwin W. Lundquist
Carl F Jordan
Wilson High Drives Fund Drive for Band Uniforms
Wilson High promotes April 1 to 10 drive to raise funds for band uniforms. Students collect newspapers magazines coat hangers and worn out fruit jar tops from households. Call 5327 to arrange pickup or drop off items.
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Wilson High
Wilson High School
Flames From Truck Fire Damages Cab on Third Avenue
A Ford one and a half ton truck owned by Bill Semerroth of 414 Tenth Avenue SE ignited on Third Avenue between First and Second Streets SW around 8:10 am. The cab burned while Fire Company No 2 confined the damage to the cab interior. Semerra th shut off the gas line to prevent an explosion. No load was on the truck. cause unknown.
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Bill Semerroth
Tenth Avenue SE
Third Avenue
First
Second Streets
E Avenue
Fifth Street
Semerrath
H. G. Thimey
Thirty-third Street
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Col
G. A. Lynch
Good Housekeeping
Calles Liggetts
Ford Hopkins
Ilis
WM Ead Bey
Frigidaire
General Motors Sales Corporation
Dayton, Ohio
Fase
Seth
General Motors
iLear
Ginemal Motors
Checker Electric Supply, Inc
First Street
the Luberger Co
Third Avenue SE
Ward's
Rene Roget Artois
Lawn Tool Bargains
BEPC
Montgomery Ward
Second Street
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