Iowa Democrats Split Over Funds
Iowa Democratic leaders clash over Governor Clyde Herring’s ban on high pressure fund solicitation from statehouse employees. Des Moines state central committee member Lester Drennen defends fund contributions and accuses the governor of undermining party plans for the 1936 campaign. Concurrent resignations at the Iowa Democratic Club follow, with president Charles Housh citing duties to a friend and possible new field, while Drennen blames the ban for party rifts and fundraising strategy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Statehouse
Iowa
Democratic
Lester W. Drennen
Democratic State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Drennen
Herring
Charles A. Housh
Iowa Democratic Club
Housh
Hubert Utterback
United States Senate
Utterback
Democratic Organization
Democratic Party
The Great Life Requires Thought and Perseverance
A 1936 essay argues that a great life is built on a guiding thought carried through with dedication and continuity. It cites Lincoln and St. Paul as examples, contrasting planned purpose with aimless achievement and warning that many start fast but fail to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Felix Adler
Lincoln
Greeley
St. Paul
Christ
Fiorenza May Use Insanity Defense
John Fiorenza a 24 year old confessed killer of Mrs Nancy Evans Titterton faces first degree murder and possible execution. His attorney Henry Klauber said he would try to prove Fiorenza was insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
John Fiorenza
Nancy Evans Titterton
Henry Klauber
Fiorenza
Zioncheck freed after paying 40 dollar fines in police court
UPI report says Rep. Marion Zioncheck paid 25 dollars for speeding and 20 dollars for contempt of court, after scuffles with police and a brief jail stay. He returned to the Capitol after the fines were settled, claiming to represent Seattle constituents. Rep. John O Connor helped pay the second fine.
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Washington
Marion A. Zioncheck
Wash
Capitol
Zioncheck
John J. O’connor
N. Y
Capitol Hill
Seattle
Walter E. Casey
Roosevelt Seeks 460.8 Million For Security Program
President Roosevelt on Thursday sent to Congress supplemental budget estimates for the social security program for the new fiscal year beginning July 1 totaling 460 million 800 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
INS
Congress
Lindberghs Arrive At Boulogne France
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh arrived in Boulogne France on a British freighter. They left immediately by car and did not reveal their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne
France
Charles A. Lindbergh
Passage of Tax Bill Conceded by Republicans Bulletin
The $803 million tax measure defended by Rep. Doughton aims to fund farm relief and soldiers bonus costs. Republicans concede passage in the House in its present form while criticizing the bill as a farce. President Roosevelt seeks revenue to balance the budget and cover farm relief needs. Senate finance committee opens talks with Morgenthau as Harrison hints at possible future tax relief.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Doughton
North Carolina
Llp
House
Supreme Court
AAA
Congressional
White House
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Pat Harrison
Arrest Solves Store Breakin And Truck Theft
Police announce a solution to the Kellogg grocery break in and theft of Don Leonard’s truck after Harold Scott, 31, was arrested. Scott confessed to the night raid on March 23 and admitting using the stolen truck in the robbery. Loot was groceries and tobaccos. Separately a juvenile suspect confessed to stealing about $34 from Laura Baker’s purse. the boy had $32 and was released to juvenile authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
M Avenue NW
Don Leonard
Police Detective Bureau
Harold Scott
Fifth Street NW
Earl Stanley
Scott
Laura Baker
Dows Building
Alice in Blunderland and the 1936 Election Debate
Washington reports show opposition leveraging New Deal waste and growing public alarm at government spending. Senator Vandenberg criticizes Passaquaddy canal Florida projects and AAA payments while acknowledging ongoing agrarian issues and unemployment relief. Alice Longworth argues anti administration forces must stay firm and persuasive.
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Washington, D. C
Founding Board of
Congress
Vandenberg
Passamaquoddy
Florida Canal
Boy Escapes Kidnaper After Abduction Confession
In Allentown Pennsylvania police report Richard Taylor of Akron Ohio confessed to abducting 10 year old Henry Koch son of a wealthy merchant after sending five ransom notes demanding twenty thousand dollars. The boy escaped with his bindings after being left near a woods and aided by a nearby farm. The suspect used the name John James of Chicago but authorities doubt its truth.
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Allentown
Richard Taylor
Akron
Henry Koch
John James
Chicago
Henry T. Koch
Young Koch
Mrs. Charlotte Beach Arthur Dies After Illness in Florida
Mrs. Charlotte Beach Arthur widow of Rev John Arthur pastor of Grace Episcopal church 1905 to 1914 died Thursday in St Petersburg Florida after about a week of illness. Born Cleveland New York September 12 1860 she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1905 with her husband and was active in church work and Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons Rev John Arthur of Waterloo New York and Alfred Arthur of Berkeley California a daughter Mrs Harold Trewin and eight grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday in Waterloo New York with burial in Utica New York.
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Charlotte Beach Arthur
John Arthur
Grace Episcopal Church
Harold R. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
St. Petersburg
Fla
Muriel Arthur
Waterloo
N. Y
Utica
AT&T accuses FCC of biased hearings in phone probe
AT and T charges the federal communications commission inquiry into its business is inadequate and ex parte. Special counsel G F Hurd denounces rulings prohibiting cross examination and calls for recall of accountant John H Bickley to admit witnesses and evidence. He vows another protest attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
G. F. Hurd
Paul A. Walker
Hurd
John H. Bickley
Iowa Taxpayers Association Gains Ground in Iowa
Des Moines executive secretary Joe Long reports the Iowa Taxpayers association is building support for economical government. The group has funds to cover half year overhead and salaries and is forming Linn county ties while weighing primaries. It aims to empower taxpayers with a state budget protest board, a fact finding system, and county chapters to influence local taxing bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Joe Long
Des Moines
Long
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Indiana
Indiana Taxpayers Association
Herring
Iowa
C. H. Bleakly
AT and T Accused of Profiteering in Instrument Rentals
The Federal Communications Commission reported AT and T faced charges of siphoning large profits from instrument rentals over years and selling instruments for an additional 14 million dollars. John H. Bickley, FCC chief accountant, documented profit overstating claims and conflicting testimony on sale prices, detailing the company's regulatory history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Federal Communications System
Commission
John H. Bickley
Bickley
A. T. and
A. T
Pictur
Mercury Rebounds After Low of 28 in Cedar Rapids
The weather forecast shows temperatures rising after a frosty start in Cedar Rapids. A 5 a.m. low of 28 climbed to 58 by 10 a.m. and reached 67 by 2:30 p.m. The previous day saw a high of 57, then fell to 49, 32, and midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
The Big Four opens in The Cedar Rapids Gazette
Agatha Christie's new novel introduces Hercule Poirot as he tackles a global conspiracy by four villains. The known Asia power, a figure in America, another in Paris, and The Destroyer threaten world rule. Readers are urged to follow the opening chapters starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
America
Paris
Hercule Poirot
Agatha Christie
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ten Days Wait In Mine Of Captives Told
The Halifax Herald reports that Herman Magill died after pneumonia struck Dr. D. E. Robertson’s companion in the Meagher shaft. The pair and Scadding signaled rescuers by burning dry wood. Surviving men kept warm by embracing, drank water, and avoided further danger to conserve strength during the rescue effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Halifax Herald
Herman Magill
Meagher
D. E. Robertson
Magill
Robertson
Scadding
Beer Stolen From Witwer Grocer Warehouse
Thieves entered the Witwer Grocer company warehouse at Ninth Avenue and Second Street SE Wednesday night, stole a large truck and about $500 worth of beer. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon and Chief Earl Stanley investigated after the truck was found abandoned near Bertram around noon. Police noted the garage lock was broken to gain entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witwer Grocer Company
Ninth Avenue
Second Street
H. P. Butterfield
Bertram
Larry Condon
Earl Stanley
Local Women Nominated for Iowa Music Club Posts
Cedar Rapids women Eleanor Houts S V Shonka and Helen Kacena Stark top slate of officers for the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs. Nominees include Des Moines Des Moines Waterloo Davenport and Bellevue representatives. slate approved unanimously with no new nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Eleanor Houts
S. V. Shonka
Helen Kacena Stark
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Montrose Hotel
Gertrude Huntoon Nourse
Des Moines
Louise Hagerman
Waterloo
Juliette Redfern
A. C. Mueller
Davenport
H. O. Johnson
Eagle Grove
E. A. Hanske
Bellevue
Robert Luscombe
Maude Whedon Smith
Iowa City
F. M. Humphrey
Mason City
H. O. Green
Spencer
C. O. van Winkle
Hillsboro
Agnes Flanney
Iowa
Otto Ambroz
A. la Grange
Vinton
Margaret Faragher
New Hampton
Catherine Mullin
Margaret McLeod
Greene
L. L. Patton
Cherokee
Rescue of Two Toronto Men From Nova Scotia Mine Deep Window of Hope
In Moose River Nova Scotia two men Alfred Scadding and Dr. D E Robertson were rescued after 242 hours entombed in a collapsed mine. Robertson was in stable condition while Scadding suffered infected feet and was flown to Halifax for care. Magill another trapped man died in the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
INS
D. Alffred Scadding
Moose River
D. E. Robertson
Scadding
Canada
Toronto
Alfred Scadding
Atlantic
Robertson
Herman R. Magill
Laweyer
Publishers Attack Senators Seizure of Private Wires
The American Newspaper Publishers Association adopts resolutions defending press freedom and urging civil and criminal prosecutions of those involved in seizing private wires. It condemns interference with news dissemination and accuses a senate committee of persecuting critics. The Minnesota resolution cites the Walter Liggett murder and accuses authorities of gangland ties.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Senate Lobby
Minnesota
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Senate Committee
Walter Liggett
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Ieee I
Bulletin
Fall River
Mass
Louis McHenry Howe
Senate
Cedar Rapids News
Alice Longworth
Harold Trewin
Iowa Taxpayer Association
Linn County Group
Dr. Robertson
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