Bomb Explosion Disrupts Spain’s Republic Anniversary Parade
In Madrid a bomb near Columbus Square during a gala parade for Spain's fifth anniversary damaged the crowd and killed one, with several wounded. Police suspect fascist terrorists aimed to sow panic as leftists and government figures reviewed the event. A woman was treated for injuries. the assailants who killed Judge Pedregal were believed to act the eve of the celebration.
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Republic
Madrid
Diego Martinez Barrios
Manuel Azana
Columbus Square
Diplomatic Tribune
Tribune
Manuel Pedregal
Justice Pedregal
Governor Signs Extradition Order For Mrs Hewitt
Governor Frank Merriam signed a request for the extradition of Mrs Maryon Cooper Hewitt McCarter from New Jersey to face conspiracy to commit Mayhem charges in sterilizing her daughter Ann. The action was expedited by air mail while Mrs McCarter was ill from an overdose and pneumonia. American consumers paid over 23 million dollars for imported meat in 1935, with six million in 1934.
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Sacramento
Calif
Frank Merriam
Maryon Cooper Hewitt McCarter
New Jersey
Ann
Cedar Rapids Zoning Change Hearing Set for April 30 1936
Notice of a hearing on proposed amendments to Cedar Rapids Iowa zoning Use District Map. The plan rezones Lots and Block 7% Mansfield's First Addition to light industrial and light height districts. Ordinance becomes effective upon passage publication.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rapids
City of Cedar
Mansfield
Public Hearing Notice by Cedar Rapids City Council
City Clerk attests a public hearing where all parties may be heard under a resolution of the Cedar Rapids City Council and town chapter 324 of the 1935 code. Dated April 13 1936. Published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette April 14 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nution
Cedar Rapids
L. J. Storey
M. M. Krebs
Three I League Will Not Operate In 1936 Season
The Three Eye League informed National Association president W Bramham that it would not operate in 1936. Contracts unfilled by signing become free agency. Intended members Decatur Peoria Bloomington Springfield Terre Haute Evansville faced entry disputes with the Western League, leaving five cities and forcing abandonment of plans.
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Durham
N. C
W. Bramham
Bramham
Decatur
Peoria
Bloomington
Springfield
Terre Haute
Evansville
Ind
Three-I
Opening Day Draws 200000 Fans Across Leagues
Weather boosts major league opener attendance with 200000 fans. National League games in Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Philadelphia counts and totals listed. American League Philadelphia Boston New York Washington Detroit Cleveland St Louis Chicago attendance details show variety of city matchups. Grand total 200000.
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New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Bt. Louis
Seesapeeses
Five Wins Bowling Title In Indianapolis
INDANAPOLIS AP The thirty sixth renewal of the American Bowling Congress tournament ends Tuesday night with finals in singles and two-man events. Falls City Hiaro of Indianapolis leads the five-man team event with 3089 as Indianapolis hosts the games and awards approach. First prize in the team event is 1000 dollars plus a trophy for sponsor Clarence Mack and medals for the winning quintet. Johnny Murphy the 21 year old former pin setter leads all events with 2006 as War ren of Springfield Illinois leads singles with 735 and Slanina and Straka of Chicago pace the two-man event headed into the final day. An unofficial tally Monday night shows teams over 2704 will cash.
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Indianapolis
Falls City
Hiaro
Clarence Mack
Indiana
Johnny Murphy
A. Slanina
M. Straka
Chicago
C. Warren
Springfield
Gil Dobie Suffers Shoulder Injury at Spring Practice
Newton Mass AP report says Boston College football coach Gil Dobie may have a broken or dislocated right shoulder during spring practice. Dobie was directing drills when he collided with players and fell to the turf, according to Ray Harrington.
Local Preps To Take Part In Two Meets This Week
City high school track talent will be split between two invitational relays next Saturday. Entries likely from McKinley Franklin and Wilson at Cedar Falls State Teachers Relays. Roosevelt Rough Riders expected at Davenport Relays with Clinton among the entrants marking the stronger field.
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Cedar Falls
Davenport
River
McKinley
Franklin
Wilson
Stolar Cf. Roosevelt
Clinton
Iowa City
Celebron Wins Technical Knockout Over Locatelli
In New York Billy Celebron of Rockford Illinois earned a title shot at Barney Ross welterweight crown after a tenth round stoppage of Cleto Locatelli. An eighth round eye cut and steady attack led the referee to end the bout as Celebron held a 146 to 143 advantage.
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New York
Billy Celebron
Rockford, Ill
Barney Ross
Celebron
Cleto Locatelli
Artie McGovern
Locatelli
Cedar Rapids Pastor Elected Moderator of Presbytery
The Rev. Samuel M. Morrow of Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids was elected moderator of the Cedar Rapids presbytery Tuesday afternoon at First United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. W. C. Porter of Waterloo was chosen vice moderator and the Rev. Walter N. Brown of Reinbeck was secretary.
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Samuel M. Morrow
Grande Avenue
United Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
First United Presbyterian Church
W. C. Porter
Waterloo
Walter N. Brown
Reinbeck
Britain and Italy Threaten War Over Lake Tana Clash
Reports indicate Britain and Italy sharpening war rhetoric over Gallabat and Lake Tana on the Anglo Egyptian frontier. British officials rail at Italy while urging possible naval sanctions and collective security measures at Geneva.
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Gallabat
Lake Tana
Italy
Il Duce
Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
Daily Express
Suez Canal
Egypt
Daily Telegraph
League of Nations
Telegraph
Geneva
Anthony Eden
League
London
Ethiopia
Gondar
Five Die in North Carolina Car Truck Crash
Five youths were fatally burned and a sixth seriously injured when their car crashed with a fruit truck on a curve near Wise North Carolina early Tuesday. Four died at the scene as flames enveloped both vehicles and the fifth died later in Henderson hospital.
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Wise
N. C
Here
Henderson
Ickes Denies Rift With Hopkins Over Relief Plans
Washington reports show Secretary Ickes denying friction with WPA Administrator Hopkins as Congress debates relief options. A movement seeks 700 million of the 1.5 billion fund for PWA spending, which Ickes says he did not sponsor. He cites PWA spending at 741.60 per man-year versus WPA at 750.
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Washington
INS
Congress
PWA
WPA
Secretary of the Interior
Ickes
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Nellie Granger Nominated for Carnegie Hero Award
Nellie Granger, heroine of the Sun Racer crash, has been nominated for Carnegie hero fund recognition by the Aero Club of Pittsburgh. In a club letter, president Raymond A. Tucker congratulated her on a marvelous display of heroism and loyalty to duty.
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Pittsburgh
Nellie Granger
TWA
Carnegie Hero Fund
The
Aero Club of Pittsburgh
Raymond A. Tucker
Granger
Financing of F. I. 0. Movement Revealed
A congressional hearing excerpt shows donations from munitions makers and bankers for the F. I. 0. Movement. Morse says money came with no strings, while Black probes donor origins and farm support. Sweden’s 1935 import data notes 7,278 passenger cars and 147 trucks in ten months.
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Hugo L. Black
Morse
du Ponts
Sen
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Black
Sweden
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Third Ave
State Theater
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Hi Bru
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U. P. Presbytery
Ask
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Del
Winthrop Aldrich
Chase National Bank
Wall Street
O. L. Mills
Solons
CHIC
Newman
America
Jimmy
Ubheard
Yankees
Senators
Griffith Stadium
Washington, D. C
Liccurr & Myzas Tonacco Co
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