Federal Aviation Policy Plan Considered by Commission
A commission of experts discusses a national aviation policy covering air mail contracts and the transition to private lines. President Roosevelt seeks a non partisan approach, proposing a one year window for contracts or certificates of equity until the aviation policy is adopted and the commission reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sof
Miete
Simadtarias
And
Mead
Interstate Commerce
Roosevelt
Post Office Department
Congress
Ses
State Commerce Commission
Comes
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1934
A fragmented note reports a toll in Cedar Rapids related to 1934 incidents with injuries and deaths. The readable lines mention accidents and casualty counts but lack full details or clear structure.
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Cedar Rapids
Habits Shape Character and Destiny Says 1934 Sermon
A 1934 reflection argues that habits form character and destiny, but must be shaped and updated to avoid mental ruts. It urges put habit on the side of spiritual life, cites Gladstone’s evening worship, and calls for inner care and discipline to lift gloom and sustain effort.
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Gladstone
London
Market drop blamed on inflation curb and Roosevelts plan
The market fell as investor speculation rose amid the Presidents inflation curb actions and a proposed major legislative program. Wheat and grains slipped 3 to 5 cents, leading stocks dropped 1 to 5 dollars a share, with U S Steel and American Telephone among weak issues. The program seeks 1.5 billion dollars for emergency relief after July 1 to aid the needy and includes tax, tariff, air mail, sugar, silver, deposit insurance, and market regulation measures.
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New York
INS
Congress
U. S. Steel
Auburn
Armour Preferred
U. S Smelting
American Can
Western Union
American Telephone
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Costigan
Dies
Federal Deposit Insurance
Stock Exchange
Trotzky Plotting New Revolution Reported in France
Leon Trotzky, under heavy guard at a villa near Paris, admits organizing a Fourth Internationale while fearing White Russian assassins. Police say his move from the villa is possible, with cabinet scrutiny and possible expulsion if he relocates.
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Barbizon
France
Leon Trotzky
Paris
Trotzky
Soviet Union
Red
F Trotzky
la Liberte
Camille Chautemps
Fourth International in United States T: Trotzky aide links group to New York headquarters
The Fourth International, aimed at sparking revolutions against bourgeois governments, is said to be active in the United States. Max Easton, a close associate of Leon Trotzky, identified New York as one of its headquarters. Trotzky reportedly told French police he was working with the group at his Barbizon retreat.
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Trotzky
Amsterdam
Russia
Moscow
Corsica
New York
Fourth Internationale
United States
Leon Trotzky
France
The
Max Easton
Barbizon
Eight-Pound Daughter Born to Cooper and Mather in Honolulu
Hollywood reports Merian C Cooper and actress Dorothy Jordan Mather welcomed an eight-pound daughter at a Honolulu maternity hospital. The couple, described as doing nicely, were named in a brief welfare note.
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Hollywood
Calif
Ins
Honolulu
Merian C Cooper
Dorothy Jordan Mather
Card
Wirt Charges Quiz Tested By House Probe
Washington officials clash over Dr. William A Wirt's dinner party testimony. Rep. Bulwinkle apologizes for a misstatement about Wirt’s jail record during World War I. Robert Bruere disputes Wirt's claims and to testify before the committee.
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Washington
INS
Alfred L. Bullwinkle
North Carolina
House
William A. Wirt
Gary
Wirt
Bulwinkle
Virginia
William A Wirt
Robert W. Bruere
National Industrial Relations Board
Bruere
Kerensky
Special House Committee
Alice Barrows
Interior Department
Friends of the
Mary Taylor
Farm Administration
Ind
George Jessel Awaits Norma Talmadge to Propose
New York UP George Jessel, the comedian, awaits Norma Talmadge’s arrival to ask her to marry him after her divorce from Joseph Schenck in Mexico. He says they have tried to marry several times but it has blown up. the decision rests with Norma. Schenck notes he is not surprised at the divorce.
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New York
George Jessel
Norma Talmadge
Joseph Schenck
Mexico
Jesse
Norma
Schenck
Milwaukee railroad worker to end 79 years of service
John Horan a 96 year old boiler washing inspector for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail road will complete seventy nine years of continuous service Tuesday He continues to work outdoors daily and has refused retirement on a pension.
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Milwaukee
John Horan
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Horan
Silverites push silver legislation amid inflation debate
Silver advocates in the house and senate urged quick action on bills to rehabilitate silver despite administration opposition. The Dies silver farm relief bill may be amended to make the 25 percent premium discretionary, with admin leaders signaling possible approval.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rainey
Senate Silver Committee
Martin
Colo
Bishop Cannon Set To Take The Stand In DC Case
Bishop James Cannon Jr. and Ada L. Burroughs face trial in District of Columbia supreme court on conspiracy to hide campaign contributions from 1928. Defense may move for acquittal after prosecution rests. Cannon previously walked out on a senate inquiry. A letter allegedly by Cannon mentions concealing a $500 contribution in church funds.
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Washington (Ap
James Cannon, Jr
Alfred Genti Wes Piven
Peyton Gordon
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Cannon
William C. Gregg
Hackensack, N. J
Board of Temperance and Social Service
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Anti- Smith
House of Representatives
Trial reveals pawn in Cannon case over estate sale
C B Stevens of Charlottesville testifies he acted as agent for Bishop Cannon in selling a house tied to an estate where Cannon was executor. The former ally, now a critic, refuses to detail the deal as defense counsel presses for clarity amid corruption charges.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Alfred E. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church (South
C. B. Stevens
Charlottesville
Cannon
Stevens
Thayer Admits Wrote Utility Notes
Senator Warren T. Thayer Republican whip under Senate probe admitted the authenticity of letters he wrote in 1927 and 1928 to the Associated Gas and Electric company. The admission came as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepared to hear evidence for his trial. One letter mentioned campaign expenses and another referenced the killing in committee of bills harming utilities.
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Albany
N. Y
INS
Warren T. Thayer
Senate
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Senate Judiciary Committee
Thayer
Roosevelt Plans Long Cruise Starting June 23
President Roosevelt will sail June 23 on a West Indies Panamanian Canal and Hawaii cruise. Departure hinges on Congress actions in coming weeks. if balked, he will postpone. He will use a 10,000 ton cruiser with flagship quarters aboard either the Indianapolis or the Houston.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West Indies
Panama Canal
Hawaii
Congress
Indianapolis
Houston
Congress Tightens Teeth in Exchange Bill Amid White House Push
The Senate Banking subcommittee revise the Fletcher Rayburn bill to tighten margin provisions and apply limits to outstanding accounts as of June 30 1936. The House Commerce subcommittee moved toward a favorable vote on a 10 year 25000 penalty for violations while keeping margin standards advisory and adjustable by the Fed.
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Washington
White House
Senate Banking
House Commerce Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
House Chieftains
Nce
Aod
House
Federal Reserve Board
Nila Cram Cook Seeks Annulment From Hutchins
Chicago report says Albert Hutchins arrived from New York and doubts any annulment will be granted after living together. Miss Cook, Gandhi admirer, plans California annulment citing husband’s possessiveness and her commitment to humanity.
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Chicago
Albert N. Hutchins
Nila Cram Cook
Mahatma Gandhi
New York
Nila
Albert Hutchins
Foshay And Henley Placed Behind Bars
Wilbur L. Foshay and Henry H. Henley surrender for 15 year sentences in Leavenworth after convictions for using the mails to defraud. The case drew appeals to the U S Supreme Court and petitions for clemency prevail with Roosevelt and supporters.
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Foshay and Henley
ST. Paul
Wilbur
Foshay
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
Henry H. Henley
Henley
United States Penitentiary
Leavenworth
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Postmaster Hahn Chosen Cedar Rapids Streets Commissioner
Cedar Rapids postmaster Frank K Hahn, a veteran contractor, is named to fill the late Louis J Zikas term as city commissioner of streets and public improvements. Hahn will resign as postmaster effective April 30 and divide time between the post office and city hall while preparing for new duties. He built the Cedar Rapids sea wall in 1915 and the Hahn family has long been part of Linn County history.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank K. Hahn
Louis J. Zika
Hahn
Post Office Department
Washington
Streets Department
Cedar
Rapids
Cedar River
First
Third Avenue
Cap” Tiahn
Linn County
Daniel Seward Hahn
Mount Ver
Bennett Charged With Beating Wife in Beverly Hills
Mrs. Richard Bennett filed a battery charge against actor Bennett after a police court appearance. She showed injuries including a cut over one eye and possible nose blows. The arrest warrant was not served as the Bennett residence lies outside Beverly Hills and Bennett had left for New York to appear in a play.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Richard Bennett
Bennett
Milton Cohen
New York
Los Angeles
Joan
Constance
Barbara
Adrienne Morrison
Miss Morrison
Aimee's Daughter Granted Divorce
Roberta Semple Smyth daughter of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson won an uncontested divorce from husband William Bradley Smyth. She cited mother-in-law trouble of a different kind to the Los Angeles judge. The Smyths wed in Singapore three years ago.
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Los Angeles
Roberta Semple Smyth
Aimee Semple McPherson
William Bradley Smyth
Carload Of Steers Set Omaha Price Record
A carload of strictly choice steers weighing about 1551 pounds sold for 7.25 a hundredweight on the Omaha livestock market. Market high for cattle of any weight since November 1932. Finished by Allen Zehr of Kearney Neb after about 17 months on full feed.
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OMAHA
Allen Zehr
Kearney
Indictments Hit North Dakota Officials Over Fund Solicitations
Nine defendants including Governor William A. Langer face federal indictments for conspiracy to violate statutes and to interfere with federal relief administration. Other named defendants include Oscar J. Chaput Oscar Erickson Frank A. Vogel Harold McDonald R A Kinzer Joseph A Kinzer Paul J Yeater and G A Hample. Trials are slated for the next term in Bismarck by May end.
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Fargo
N. D
William A. Langer
Langer
North Dakota
Washington
Leader
Administration
Oscar Chaput
the Leader
Oscar Erickson
Kidder County
Frank A. Vogel
Harold McDonald
The
R. A. Kinzer
Joseph Kinzer
Paul J. Yeater
G. A. Hample
Bismarck
P. W. Lanier
United States District Attorney
William Langer
Oscar J. Chaput
Oscar E. Erickson
Joseph A. Kinzer
Tama County Fights Back in Work Relief Decision
DES MOINES AP Seven more Towa counties join the work relief program after meetings with state emergency relief officials. Poweshick Story Plymouth Emmet Taylor Union and Van Buren add to the 38 counties already adopting work relief Tama will decide later Ringgold Shelby Palo Alto and Sioux do not need federal aid.
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Des Moines
Towa
Poweshick
Story
Plymouth
Emmet
Taylor
Union
van Buren
Tama County
Ringgold
Shelby
Palo Alto
Sioux
Congress Debates Silver Bills and Bank Deposits
In Washington, Rep Bulwinkle retracts a pro German jail claim about Dr Wirt. Lawmakers back silver measures despite White House opposition while Roosevelt asks to shelve mail legislation for aviation study. Bishop Cannon Jr. may testify. Thayer utility records are reviewed. NY subcommittee tightens margin rules. sugar bill approved. Rainey backs frozen deposits bill. Daughters of the American Revolution open with preparedness focus. Roosevelt signs funds for power rate investigations.
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Associated Press
Rep. Bulwinkle
N. C
William A. Wirt
White House
Roosevelt
Special Aviation Commission
James Cannon, Jr
Trade Commission
W T. Thayer
Yrk
Senate Banking Subcommittee
Stock Exchange
Senate Finance
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Seth McKeller
Mittee
Chairoe Fie
Turing
Experi
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Ible
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Newton
WAS
Bruere Brands Wirt
Geo. Jessel
Milwaukee Railroad
Robert H. McNeill
F. K. Hahn
Zika
Lasswell
Frank K, Haiin
Aimee
Tama
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