Frome Murder Ties to El Paso Robbery Plot
District Attorney Roy D. Jackson said the Frome murders may be connected to a Texas robbery plot. Sheriff Chris Fox cited possible links to El Paso, Balmorhea, and two men two women suspects as investigators pursued leads and a stolen car description.
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van Horn, Tex
Roy D. Jackson
Weston G. Frome
Nancy
EL Paso
Tex
California Society
Texas
Mesquite Plains
Chris Fox
van Horm
Fox
Frome
E. M. Wells
Pecos
Balmorhea
Here
Wells
Albert Anderson
van Horn
Mrs. Frome
Roy D Jackson
Anderson
Fin
Jackson
Writ Dismissal Forces Parker Pair to Newark Bond
Federal Judge John Boyd Avis dismissed the temporary writ barring agents from taking Ellis Parker and his son Ellis Parker Jr. to Newark for a hearing. The Parkers, tied to the Paul H. Wendel kidnapping linked to the Lindbergh case, must surrender to U S marshals to be brought before Judge William A. Clark in Brooklyn.
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Camden
N. J
INS
John Boyd Avis
Ellis Parker
Ellis, Jr
William A. Clark
Newark
Parkers
Brooklyn
Paul H. Wendel
U. S
Clark
No Charge Yet Filed In Toledo Bank Case
Assistant cashier W A Kaliban of the National Bank of Toledo remained in county jail as two bank examiners and a federal agent continued inspecting the bank's accounts to determine the exact shortage amount alleged.
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Toledo
W. A. Kaliban
National Bank of Toledo
Bank Examiners Review Kaliban Bank in Ongoing Check
Bank examiners conducted a review of Kaliban Bank last week as depositors were asked to bring their pass books on Monday. No charge has been filed and attorney M. W. Hyland said no statement would be made until charges are filed. Examiners did not specify how long the examination would take.
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Kaliban
Savings Department
M. W. Hyland
Bases needed to avert bombing plan urged by Leahy
Admiral William D. Leahy told the senate naval committee that large U S cities could not be protected from bombing without ample air bases. He noted joint army navy study on adding Pacific coast bases and said expansion would occur over ten years with two additional battleships potentially laid down this year if approved.
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Washington
William D. Leahy
Senate Naval Committee
America
Navy
Army
Pacific Coast
Walsh
Cbd
Mass
Leahy
Great Britain
Senate committee approves 41 million defense surge in 1930s plan
Senate appropriations panel votes a 41 million anti aircraft boost after General Malin Craig warns coastal cities cannot be protected. Reported a 480 million army bill as largest peacetime import. House raises army officer strength to 14 659 with 600 for air corps. War secretary seeks 21 500 enlisted for 2320 planes by 1940. Autogyro fund hearings set for April 26.
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Washington
INS
America
Senate Appropriations Committee
Malin Craig
Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Army
Air Corps
Secretary of
Johnson
Congress
May
Kentucky
House Military Affairs Committee
Court allows citation in partition case over possession
Orton J. Minor seeks possession of a 12 acre parcel on Oakland Avenue NE. Harry J Minor and Elizabeth Minor must appear Wednesday at 9 am to show cause why a writ of removal should not issue. The suit hinges on a decree dated February 14 claiming entitlement to possession from April 1.
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Orton J. Minor
Harry J Minor
Elizabeth Minor
C J Haas
Haas
Oakland Avenue
Spencer Man Fined 300 for Drunk Driving Charge
Fairall 46 of Spencer was fined 300 and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. District Judge F C Ellison accepted the plea after Highway Patrol arrest Friday night. He posted a 500 appeal bond and was released from custody.
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Gww
Fairall
Spencer
F. C. Ellison
Judge nullifies $2440 default in eloise Notbohm suit
On the courts own motion District Judge C J Haas set aside a 2440 default judgment dated March 29 in a note action by Eloise Notbohm against G I Andrew and Mrs G I Andrew. The March 29 order was entered by error due to a misapprehension of the record. The will of Elmer L Stark dated March 26 1936 was probated and leaves the estate to Jennie M Stark who is appointed administratrix with the will annexed. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated the theft of fifty White Rock hens from the Herman Enaba it farm west of Prairieburg.
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H. C. Ring
Emily A. Roberts
G. E. Roberts
Roberts
C. J. Haas
Eloise Notbohm
G. I. Andrew
Elmer L. Stark
Jennie M. Stark
Larry Condon
Herman Enabait
Prairieburg
James H. Smith
Traffic and Reform Bill Shape Rail Financing Crisis
Washington UPI report says rail carriers need increased traffic more than loans. RFC chair Jesse Jones after meeting with President Roosevelt said business should improve to supply freight needed for profitability and hinted some railroads may require reorganization to lower fixed charges. The House passed emergency loan authority with ICC veto removed, while Senate provisions differed.
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Washington
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Roosevelt
Jones
White House
RFC
JCC
House
Pro Vision
Commission
ICC
Deaths Edward Victorine Retired Cedar Rapids Grocer
Edward Victorine 75 of 1939 Bever avenue SE died at his son Dr E M Victorine’s home at 7 30 am Tuesday after a brief illness. Born in Kostelec Bohemia January 15 1863 he came to Cedar Rapids at age 20 and lived here since. He owned Globe grocery at Second Street and Fourteenth Avenue S. Married Mary Havorka in 1887 at Ely. she died January 18 1937, as did daughter Laura in 1899. Surviving are two sons Dr E M Victorine and George Victorine both of Cedar Rapids, twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and brother John Victorine of Cedar Rapids. He belonged to Jan Hus lodge No 511 C C F Cedar Rapids. The body is at the Barta chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Edward Victorine
Bever Avenue
E. M Victorine
Grande Avenue
Bor
Kostelec
Bohemia
Cedar Rapids
Globe Grocery
Second Street
Fourteenth Avenue S
Mary Havorka
Ely
Laura
E. M. Victorine
George Victorine
John Victorine
Victorine
1.C.C.F
Barta Chapel
Abe Kopel Former Clothier Dies in Cedar Rapids
Abe Kopel a Cedar Rapids resident for 21 years and former clothing merchant and stock and bond broker died at his home 1802 Grande avenue SE at 10 30 a m Tuesday after a long illness He was born April 19 1890 in Chicago son of Leon and Rose Kopel Survived by wife Jennie three children Maxine Carol and Dick two brothers Herman Waterloo and Sam Cedar Rapids Members of Beth Jacob synagogue and Elks club The body to be taken from Moon chapel to the home Tuesday evening Funeral arrangements pending
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Abe Kopel
Grande Avenue SE
Mr. Kopel
Chicago
Leon
Rose Kopel
Cedar Rapids
Jennie
Maxine
Carol
Herman
Waterloo
Sam
Beth Jacob Synagogue
The
Elks Club
Moon Chapel
Gordon Amis Funeral in Keokuk Obituary
Funeral services for Gordon Amis 716 E avenue NW will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in Keokuk with burial. Amis a truck driver died Sunday night in a LaPorte hospital after a head on collision near LaPorte. Survived by wife Geraldine. They had resided in Cedar Rapids about two years.
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Gordon Amis
E Avenue NW
LaPorte
Ind
Keokuk
Amis
Geraldine
Cedar Rapids
Funeral services for Mrs Viola Newman held Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Viola Bivins Newman, who died Sunday, will be at three o clock in the Beatty chapel conducted by Rev EF Ward. Burial is in Shiloh Cemetery.
Cedar Rapids Fruit and Grocery Proprietor John Caito Dies
John Caito 63 died at his home 516 Third Street SE at 3 20 am Tuesday from a heart attack. Born in Sicily Aug 15 1874 he came to the United States at 18 settling in Burlington. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1896 to run a fruit and grocery business. He married Mary Catanzaro in 1902 and leaves two sons Sando and Sam plus several siblings. Funeral at Immaculate Conception church Thursday at 9 am.
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John Caito
Third Street
Sicily
Italy
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue Bridge
Mary Catanzaro
St. Louis
Sando
Sam
Anthony
August
Belvidere
Philip Scolaro
A. Dattle
A. Gatto
Henry Corso
Iowa City
Immaculate Conception Church
Funeral services announced for Koulikourdis and Panos
The notice lists Dan Lucas Koulikourdis to be buried in Oak Hill cemetery with services at St George church on Ninth Street at Twelfth Avenue SE after a Turner chapel brief prayer. Father John Panos of Waterloo will officiate at Oak Hill burial. friends may call at Turner chapel.
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Dan Koulikourdis
Dan Lucas Koulikourdis
St. George Church
Ninth Street
Twelfth Avenue SE
Turner Chapel
John Panos
Waterloo
Oak Hill Cemetery
Arnett Funeral Services Held for Barton M Arnett
Funeral services for Barton M Arnett were conducted in Beatty chapel with Rev Nelson Dreier presiding at 730 p m The body will be moved to Lewistown Illinois for services at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs C J Arnett at 3 p m Wednesday Burial will follow He is survived by his wife two children his parents a brother Ben Arnett of Lakeland Florida and a sister Mrs Edna Graham of Lewistown
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Barton M. Arnett
Beatty Chapel
Nelson Dreier
Lewistown
Ill
C. J. Arnett
Ben Arnett
Lakeland
Flo
Edna Graham
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B Wingfield
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Wingfield will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. instead of 2.30 p.m. due to arrival of relatives. The Rev. W. A. Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.
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Mary B. Wingfield
Mount Zion Baptist Church
W. A Johnson
Linwood Cemetery
Insurgent Troops Stage Push Toward Barcelona in Spain
Insurgent columns move north and east from Tortosa and Lerida toward Barcelona as government defenses tighten near Balaguer. Solchaga and Moscardo drive along the Noguera Ribagorzana to threaten the city, while U.S. Embassy shifts to San Andres del Lavans as Barcelona faces power failure and cabinet shakeup.
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Catalonia
Tortosa
Lerida
Barcelona
Solchaga
Moscardo
Noguedra Ribagorzana
Balaguer
Franco
Spain
Juan Negrin
U. S
United States
San Andres del Lavaneras
Morella
Camillo Alonso
Pobleta del Rio
Priests and Rebels Shot as Lerida Falls to Rebels
A Reuters dispatch from Lerida reports 74 priests and 402 insurgent sympathizers were executed before Spanish rebel troops breached the city during the onslaught.
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London
INS
Reuters
Lerida
Rumors Stir Markets In London Trading
Rumors that the Spanish war had ended or would end soon sparked intense London stock market activity on Tuesday as traders reacted to potential peace news.
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London
Coe Band To Leave Wednesday On Tour
The largest Coe college band unit ever will depart Wednesday morning for twelve engagements in eastern Iowa and northern Hindis, ending with a Palm Sunday appearance at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. Sixty one travelers make the trip in a chartered bus and four private cars, directed by Stanley Vesely. Team staff include Francis D. Pugh Max Daehtler Verne E. Pate Ernest Mickel and others in administrative roles. While in Chicago band member Jerome Gearhart will sing at Palm Sunday service in the Congregational church serving Glencoe and Winnetka UI.
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Coe College
Iowa
Orchestra Hall
Palm Sunday
Chicago
Stanley Vesely
Vesely
Francis D. Pugh
Max Daehtler
William V. Burger
Austrian Cardinal To Meet With Pope In Rome
Archbishop Theodor Innitzer of Vienna arrived by train to discuss Austria with Pope Pius XII. The meeting underscores church concerns over the Austrian situation and ongoing relations with the Vatican.
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Rome
Theodore Cardinal Innitzer
Vienna
Pope Pius
Austria
Import Quota Urged on Canadian Newsprint Imports
Congressman John Luecke called for a 270000 ton quota on Canadian newsprint at a hearing on the proposed trade treaty to spur U S papermills production.
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Washington
John Luecke
Mich
Easter Specials in Beauty Work Ad Section
Classified page shows an Easter specials advertisement under classifica tion 6 in the Want Ad beauty work section. The ad promotes beauty work services with seasonal pricing and contact details.
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GIRLS
Debates Continue Over House Shakeup Bill
Amid stalled action the House delays final vote on the reorganization measure while strategists seek broad support. Representative Barton accuses foes of seeking to jam the bill, and Woodrum cites welfare concerns. A conference committee will reconcile House and Senate versions if passed.
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Rayburn
Barton
House
Woodrum
Appropriations Committee
Garner
Bankhead
Senate
Holt cites fear of punishment over protest against government bill
Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia says protesters against the government reorganization bill fear punishment if their names are disclosed. He asks if the country now suppresses citizens from exercising their constitutional rights.
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Washington
Rush D. Holt
W. Va
Holt
Utilities Firm Gets Full Plant Control
Detroit AP report says Consumers Power took full control of 13 plants in major Michigan cities after strikers handed back possession. Negotiations under Governor Murphy resolved remaining bargaining rights disputes as unions ceded control and mediators wrapped up loose ends from a four month extension of the expired agreement.
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Detroit
Consumers Power Company
CIO
Michigan
National Labor Relations Board
Eleventh Victim of Cancer Serum Dies
Mrs. T. L. Bates of Groveland died in Orlando after becoming gravely ill last Friday following injections of a cancer serum. Her death raised the death toll to eleven from symptoms resembling tetanus linked to a shipment serum received by Dr. T. A. Neal from a Philadelphia laboratory.
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Orlando, Fla
T. L. Bates
Groveland
T. A. Neal
Philadelphia
High Court Upholds Two Iowa Civil Awards
The Iowa Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a Linn County jury ruling awarding F A Henriott of Louisville 1021 dollars against W F Main operator of Standard Manufacturing Cedar Rapids for merchandise and refunds on vending machines and confections purchased April 12 1932. The court also upheld a Linn County jury verdict granting 7715 dollars to the estate of Raymond Loy Thomas Cedar Rapids in a fatal motorcycle collision case against T E Charter Cedar Rapids railroad conductor.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Linn County District Court
F. A. Henriott
Louisville
W. F. Main
Main
Standard Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids
Henriott
Linn County
Linn District Court
Raymond Loy Thomas
Supreme Court
Thomas
T. E. Charter
Rock Island
Highway
T. L. Thomas
Raymond
Charter
F. O. Ellison
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