Bonus Payment for 2 Million Veterans Set for June 15
Washington correspondents cite Secretary Morgenthau confirming 2,000,000 World War I veterans will receive bonus bonds and checks on June 15. Funds mailed from federal reserve banks to 300 post offices will facilitate disbursement, with 2,700,000 claims filed and 700,000 unverified. The plan aims to minimize delay and protect the treasury while noting cautious presidential timing.
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Veterans’ Administration
Treasury Department
Morgenthau
Smoke nuisance complaints return as air clears
After a period of heavy smoke, residents report renewed nuisance as air quality improves and visibility improves, prompting discussions about ongoing air quality management and local response.
Cedar Rapids Praised by Mrs Weitz of Des Moines
The Gazette lauds Mrs F W Weitz editor of The Iowa Clubwoman for a Woman's Home Companion article praising Cedar Rapids. The piece urges residents to back vision and gumption to keep Cedar Rapids evolving, hoping the magazine’s praise translates into ongoing progress.
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F. W. Weitz
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Woman’s Home Companion
Peter Arno
Steig
Broadway
Margaret Anglin
Roosevelt to accept nomination personally before Philadelphia convention
The report states Mr. Roosevelt will accept the nomination in person before the Philadelphia convention and endorse the platform by about 51 percent.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Quiet on Tide-Power and Canal Funds
At a Wednesday press conference President Roosevelt said no further public money will be allotted to the Passamaquoddy tide power project or the Florida ship canal without congress specific appropriations. The move signals acquiescence to congressional opposition to continued funding for these projects.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Passamaquoddy
Florida Ship Canal
Congress Denies Quick Start on Relief Public Works
Senate action led by Senator Vandenberg of Michigan blocks two relief funded projects started without prior federal approval. The Maine and Florida ventures face reconsideration as millions spent on preliminary work are questioned. executive plans may be modified while efforts continue to secure congressional authorizations.
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Michigan
Congress
Army Engineers
Passamaquoddy
Florida
Maine
President urged to press the middle valve in rhetoric
The writer argues public fatigue with radio speeches and suggests the President should shift approach by delivering more effective, concentrated rhetoric rather than extended oratory.
Dear Louise Advice on Family, Home, and Values
A father writes to his daughter about future care for elderly parents and keeping independence, warning against living with two families under one roof. He notes duty, privacy, and managing a home, then pivots to jokes and social commentary from 1936 on manners, politics, and culture.
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Louise
Dad
NoewXoch Day by Day Reflections and Drost of Times
A cluttered column reflects on landon era prophecies and a cartoonists dole bound path. It contrasts unemployment lack of hope with Edith Sitwell poetry and mingles personal recollections of social life at the St Nicholas and musings on theater, coupledom, and Broadway milieu.
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Alf Landon
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
van Buren
Harrison
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Lincoln
Wilson
Dole
Edith Sitwell
The Terrible Smiler in a Wandering Column Ending
A satirical piece mocks a young bridegroom and a lithographic smile described as sterile and fake. It critiques press agents and suggests reviving the walking stick's popularity while noting a Radio Good Will Court remark about mitigation.
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Radio Good Will Court
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
A reader recalls a stage scene where a actor overacts grief, while a man privately mourning a child reveals sorrow hides behind silence. The conversation ends with the implication that true grief is felt away from public gaze.
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Edgar A. Guest
Miner Reclaims Missing Father’s Watch From Braunschweig Find
A Scherlebeck miner found his late father’s gold watch missing after surfacing from work. He and friends searched the mine but found nothing. Days later they learned the watch had been located at a Braunschweig gas works, 250 miles away, guided by its inscription.
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Westphalia
Braunschweig
Evening Radio Schedule Full of NBC CBS Listings
Radio listings reveal a dense evening lineup across NBC CBS and local stations. Performers include Frank Parker Nino Martini Armchair Quartet George Olsen Lyman orchs and Ozzie Nelson with multiple city station partners.
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Ee Williams
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Weap Chain
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Tone Pictures
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Weaf Plus the Funnies
Reflections
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Capitol Family
Salt Lake City Choir
WOC
Vee Johnson
Lincoln Ellsworth
Major Bowes
Lady Gluskin Orch
Detroit
Capital of Sports
Arthur Carron
Kyw
the Age Orch
Shandor
Enilp Crepe Orch
Nemmy Con
Orch
Ee Lewis Orch
Freddie Bergin Orch
Earl Hines
Frank Dailey Orch
Kaye Orch
Weaf Ee Ravazza Orch
Xavier Cugat Orch
Napoleon Brandy Crackdown Spurs U S Regulation
Federal alcohol officials prepare to bar age claims on foreign liquor in France. Napoleon brandy flood prompts tighter rules. authentic 80 year olds fetch high prices while true supply remains scarce. Senate impeachment trial footage shows first use of coded props and new desk book copies.
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Ashington
Federal Alcohol Administration
France
New York
Napoleon
W. S. Alexander
Wellington
Country Man column prompts envy and farm life dreams
A reader letter from Jonquil praises farm life while lamenting city living and gender roles. She argues women could find happiness on farms if granted freedom from rent and chores, and she hopes Country Man writes again to share more about the author.
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Miss Manners
Jonquil
Jonqui
Noted Feminist Orizontal and Vertical Puzzle Answers
Word puzzle listing across and down clues with terms related to feminism politics daily life and common nouns. Includes entries such as to lend compact court gibbon and container weight with no narrative or context.
Dear Miss Manners Advice on Teasing Ex Fling and Smoking
A reader asks how to handle friends who tease about an ex who now dates another girl. The Miss Manners column suggests laughing off the taunts to deflate ongoing teasing and avoid showing annoyance.
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Miss Manners
Hearing on Establishing Secondary Road District in Linn County
Notice filed in Linn County Auditor Iowa for a proposed road district in Fairfax and lege Townships. The miles long road from the SW of Sec 25 to the SE of Sec 30 will be surfaced with gravel or crushed stone and include listed properties in sections 25 30 31 36 of townships 82 83 and 36. A hearing before the Linn County Board of Supervisors will be held at the Court House Cedar Rapids at 2 p.m. on date to be announced.
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Linn County
Iowa
Towit
Fairfax
Benes
Jos. Jr
Kilberger
Wendl FE
William We
Parlis
Jan
Sirovy
Joseph
Trachta
Prank
Mary A. E
Vorel
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Hruska
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Hynek
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Nek
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Jansa
Mary
Cha
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Nz Se
Slezak
Pelter
Frank
Anna
Lourat
von F. ‘Ovy
Vaclav
Cerynk
Cerveny
Wesley
Cuhel
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Kill . Ry
Board of Supervisors
Coder
Cedar Rapids
As & Fom
Op. M. Vesely
Linn County Audit
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