Mussolini defies League plea as Ethiopia war momentum holds
In Venice Mussolini rejected the League of Nations appeal for peace amid a drenching rain before about 100000 people. Italy launched two 18000 ton cruisers, the Duca degli Abruzzi and the Garibaldi, while Ethiopian resistance prepares a final stand near Addis Ababa. Marshal Badoglio reports southward advances and Dessye's northern headquarters move. The League departs Geneva after failing to convoke negotiations. Eden warns action may follow.
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Exoneration of Hoffman Ties to Wendel Kidnapping
Brooklyn District Attorney Geoghan exonerated New Jersey Governor Hoffman of any connection to the Wendel kidnapping after a conference with New Jersey AG Wilentz. He refused to discuss governor's aide Ellis Parker, noting no evidence tied Hoffman to the case and declining further remarks about Parker.
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Geoghan
Brooklyn
Hoffman
New Jersey
Wendel
Ellis Parker
Wilentz
Bruno Hauptmann
Schlossman
Dave
David Bleefeld
Murray Bleefeld
Legion Reorganizes With Lane Named Commander
The Brandon-Roy Steckman post No. 458 American Legion is reorganized with E. L. Lane as commander. A membership quota of fifteen is set and the Legion auxiliary will be reorganized soon.
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Roy Steckman
American Legion
E. L. Lane
The
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs G Cornwell 67 dies in Manchester
Mrs G Cornwell a 67 year old longtime Linn and Delaware county resident died Monday at the home of her sister Miss Clara Weiser in Manchester Funeral services led by Rev James McInnis will be at Brown chapel Wednesday at 2 30 She was born February 1 1869 in Buchanan county near Winthrop and came to Milo township Delaware county at age seven She married G Cornwell in 1894 and the couple farmed near Troy Mills They adopted a son Leo F Cornwell Surviving are her husband one sister and William Weiser of Oklahoma City
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G. Cornwell
Linn
Delaware
Clara Weiser
James McInnis
Presbyterian Church
Brown Chapel
Minnie A. Weiser
Buchanan County
Winthrop
Milo Township
Delaware County
Troy Mills
Linn County
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Jack Kahler in Oxford
Funeral services for Mrs. Jack Kahler 23 died at Oakdale after two years illness were conducted Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev Edward Wiese of Marengo presiding. She was born in Guernsey March 31 1913 came to Downey with parents at age three and married Jack Kahler of Oxford in 1931. Surviving are her husband son Jackie step father and mother Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis of Downey one brother David Roberts Oakdale and her father Henry Roberts.
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Jack Kahler
Oakdale
Edward Wiese
Marengo
Kahler
Guernsey
Downey
Jackie
Fred Lewis
David Roberts
Henry Roberts
Fires Add to Riots in Jaffa Tel Aviv
Fires set by rioters burned Jewish and Arab homes in Jaffa and Tel Aviv as clashes intensified. Sixteen people were killed and 110 wounded with curfews in place, while Arabs discussed a general strike to press immigration limits.
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Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Neve Shalom
A. G. Wauchope
Mandated Palestine
Doings of Congress and House Debates in 1930s
Senate debates flood control legislation while Agriculture committee examines commodity exchange regulation. House memorial service honors deceased members as Ways and Means discusses a new tax bill. Labor committee hears Ickes advocate housing bill. House passes many consent bills and boosts Army Air Corps to 4000 planes in five years. Appropriations subcommittee reviews a 1.5 billion relief item.
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Agriculture Committee
Ways and Means
Army Air Corps
Final appeal lost by woman in red in deportation case
Anna Sage known as the woman in red failed to secure a stay of deportation to Roumania. Immigration Commissioner MacCormack denied the plea, citing jurisdiction with the immigration bureau, ending her last escape from removal after a Gary Indiana conviction for operating a disorderly house.
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John Dillinger
Roumania
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North Carolina
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United States
Chicago
German Musical Instrument Exports Worth 6 Million
Last year Germany shipped musical instruments valued at 6 million dollars. The shipment reflects steady demand for German craft and the country’s export sector.
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Germany
Penurious play costs East in a vulnerable contract
In this contract bridge example North dealt and East clung to his King and Queen of spades, winning tricks at the cost of the game. The lesson follows: unblocking spades and handling suits matters more than keeping a single high card. A free booklet on Bridge Rules and Etiquette is offered through The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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North
West
The
Gazette
Josephine Culbertson
Culbertson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Fines for Motor Vehicle Infractions In Manchester
Highway Patrolman Herbert W. Jennings reports arrests in Manchester for weekend motor vehicle law violations. Harold Thiel and Ivan Lighty paid fines of 5 dollars plus costs for speeding in the residential district. Ernest Haeussler and H F McElligott paid 1 and 1.50 dollars for missing tail lights. A D Raftis of Wadena paid 1 dollar and 1.50 costs for stopping at a sign.
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Manchester
Herbert W. Jennings
Harold Thiel
Ivan Lighty
Greeley
John M. Brayton
Ernest Haeussler
H. F. McElligott
Ryan
Justice Brayton
A. D. Raftis
Wadena
R. C. Turner
Independence
Leaguers Attend Annual Conference in Lowden
One hundred thirty Walther Leaguers from zone I registered at the annual conference in Lowden. Alma Pruess Pauline Licht and Leona Hein led registration. O A Dorn of Chicago spoke on business and administration. Rev P L Bornhoeft Cedar Rapids gave a Bible study demonstration. Joe Schmidt De Witt zone leader reported. Prof Huedephol Clinton spoke and Prof Stellhorn Davenport led a business discussion.
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Stellhorn
Davenport
Girl Scout Wins Prize For Collecting Egg Masses
Ruth Walker collected 8 713 egg masses of the tent caterpillar to win a prize in a Guil ford contest. The Guil ford troops as a team gathered 32 826 masses, about six and a half million eggs, winning the team prize.
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Guilford, Conn
INS
Ruth Walker
Guilford
Accused in Reading Killings Over Radio Program
In Reading Pennsylvania George B Fry 74 allegedly killed his daughter in law and granddaughter over dislike of their radio program He wounded his wife Alice Fry 48 and Dorothy 25 and failed to kill George W Fry 22 who disarmed him Police say he aimed to "clean up" the family amid ongoing quarrels He lived with his son and daughter in law at the time of the shootings
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George B. Fry
Alice V. Fry
Dorothy
Fry
George W. Fry
Day of Play Set for West Union Fairgrounds 九
West Union hosts its annual day of play on Saturday May 23 at the fairground. Fayette County Schoolmasters club sponsors with a committee led by C D Hileman Burton North William J Edgar and ex officio members W E Jones and L G Meyer. Softball replaces track with morning elimination games and afternoon championships.
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Fayette County
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