Tolson outlines national crime menace and bureau scope
Tolson describes kidnappings extortion bank robberies and other crimes as a nationwide menace. He details the FBI style centralization coordination across 40 sites and the diverse background of agents including newspapermen hotel owners and even hypnotists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolson
High Seas
Department
United States
U. S
Mr. Tolson
Department of Justice
Washington
Mid
Bill Ellwood
Cedar Rapids
Department of Justice Service
Horton Murder Case Heads To Jury After Grilling Testimony
Special Prosecutor James R. Locke wrapped up cross examination of Floyd Horton in Bedford Iowa as the defense prepared to rest. Horton admitted he sought a divorce to marry Anna Johnston while prosecutors argued his motive was the poisoning of his wife. The judge signaled possible final arguments tonight as witnesses were readied.
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Floyd
Locke
Mrs. Horton
Horton
Homer A. Fuller
Anna Johnston
Mrs. Johnston
Reading Public Inspires Editorial Stand In Cedar Rapids
An essay asserts the rise of an informed reading public and links newspaper editorial policy to public service. It notes government influence on daily life, economy, and politics and proclaims the Cedar Rapids Gazette as having its largest circulation in 52 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Arrest Results From Chicken Theft Probe
Elza Bowers twenty of Toddville was jailed by Sheriff James H. Smith and Deputy Sheriff Dick Payn after a theft probe. Twelve chickens were taken from Clarence Morrison farm near Toddville Tuesday. A parole revocation hearing in a robbery case to Anamosa state reformatory set for Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Bowers
Toddville
James H. Smith
Dick Payn
Bowers
Clarence Morrison
G. K. Thompson
Anamosa State Reformatory
Cedar rust spends alternating years on an apple tree
The statement claims cedar rust can persist only when yearly cycles alternate by spending every other year on an apple tree. It implies a two year pattern essential for survival.
Congress Moves Toward May Adjournment Amid Tax and Relief Debate
Washington reports Congress pushing to adjourn in May as the $799 million tax bill and $1.5 billion relief fund advance to the House floor. Maverick leaders urge urgent adjournment action while committees speed hearings on budget and relief measures. The tax bill favors a corporate profits tax, foreign dividends surcharge, and windfall tax provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Maury Maverick
Tex
Ways and Means
Robert L. Coughton
Form Labor League To Aid Roosevelt's Re-Election Drive
Washington announces formation of Labor's Non Partisan League to support President Roosevelt's bid for re election. George L Berry president of the Pressmen union and federal industrial coordinator says the league will be headquartered here with no initiation fees or dues. He urged every AFL unit and railroad brotherhood to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor
Roosevelt
George L. Berry
Pressmen’s Union
Berry
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Brotherhoods
Two Iowans Injured In Georgia Wreck Near Forsyth
In Macon Georgia two Des Moines residents, O. K. Palmero 72 and Mrs S Ruecker 55, were seriously injured when their car returning from Florida collided with a truck near Forsyth. Palmero had a broken left arm and severe lacerations while Ruecker suffered a broken shoulder and additional injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon, Ga
Des Moines
Florida
Iowa
Forsyth
O. K. Palmero
S. Ruecker
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four From Iowa Towns
Leonard Middlekauff and Opal Shaull of Marengo. John Neal of Garrison and Velma Noble of Cedar Rapids received marriage licenses in a local filing.
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Leonard Middlekauff
Opal Shaull
Marengo
John Neal
Garrison
Velma Noble
Cedar Rapids
Surplus tax plans target processing refunds and windfall fund
The article describes a proposed windfall tax plan to handle $180 million in processing taxes impounded by injunction and returned to processors. It notes a Senate rider to protect a billion dollar fund, debates on delaying the measure a year, and a separate fuel oil excise proposal to shield coal and other fuels from foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Rep
Crowther
New York
George Lord
Michigan State Tax Commission
Doughton
North Carolina
Boland
Pennsylvania
Marion Wins Superior Rating In Music Meet at Waterloo
Marion gains a superior rating in the district high school music contest with Lyle Manson and Kenneth Lowe achieving superior in tuba solos. Franklin of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls also place high with several excellent and good marks across clarinet, French horn, baritone euphonium, and other solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Waterloo
Marion
Franklin High
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein
Flora Lou Cotham
West
Ted Smith
Walford
George Shultz, Jr
Superior
Manchester
Donald Ottilie
Newhall
Audrey Swanson
Franklin
Meinard Scheurfield
Cedar Falls
George Clark
Charles City
Allan Doore
Elgin
Harold Weibel
William Jochumson
Dubuque
Herbert Pfeffer
Allen Doore
van Horne
Frank Tomlinson
Postville
Eulalia Klingbeil
Waterloo East
Kenneth Cuttenden
Good
Kenneth Lowe
Lyle Manson
Conrad
Doris Smith
Vinton
Max
Charlies Dulin
Excellent
Riceville
William Swancutt
Shellsbore
Eorge King
Eleanor Kwansicka
Stanley
Frank Brownell
Shirley Huebner
Joyce Pickell
Milwaukee Papers Post Minimum Wages
Milwaukee largest newspapers announce minimum wages vacations sick leave and dismissal bonuses for editorial workers. The Journal posts 40 for a 40 hour week for experienced men and Wisconsin News sets an eight dollar daily minimum. The Sentinel prepares similar provisions. The News strike began after guild contracts were refused and workers walked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
News Room
The
Journal
Wisconsin
Teddy Conant Son of Harvard President Reported
Cambridge Massachusetts United Press reports 9 year old Teddy son of Harvard University President James B Conant and the family connection noted in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
Teddy
Harvard
James B. Conant
Boy trades father's autograph for classroom goods
Wednesday displayed 300 marbles four rubber balls several pocket knives a couple of books and colored chalk obtained by trading 50 copies of his father's autograph with his school mates.
Montour National Farm Loan Assn to Elect Officers in Toledo
The annual stockholders meeting in Toledo will be held Saturday afternoon with Guy Hunter from the Federal Land Bank of Omaha as speaker. About 250 stockholders are expected. officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Montour National Farm Loan Association
Guy Hunter
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
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Cedar Rapidts Gasette
Labor League
Georgia
Armstrong
Paris
Jonquil
Sie
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