Three Musketeers Rise to Dominant Airline Control
New York report traces the ascent of Jack Frye Paul Richter and Walt Hamilton once aiming small lines to build Transcontinental and Western Air. They acquire Lehman Brothers and Hertz stock, expanding TWA and signaling a bigger schedule jump on May 1. Frye, 35, remains the youngest major airline president with a pilot license.
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New York
Jack Frye
Transcontinental
Western Air
Frye
Paul E. Richter
West
Monday
TWA
Lehman Brothers
John Hertz, Jr
Chicago
Richter
Walt Hamilton
Los Angeles
Standard Airlines
Tucson
Ariz
Aero Corporation
Hamilton
Hertz Group
Hertz
Lehman Stock
Four Children Die in Brainerd Fire Tragedy
In Brainerd Minnesota four young children were burned to death when the tarpaper shack of Mr and Mrs John Gage burned Monday. The parents were critically burned trying to rescue them and face slim chances of survival.
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Brainerd, Minn
John Gage
Recall Move Made At Kansas City
A recall affidavit against all elective city officials was filed with the city clerk by Oscar B. Elam. The move lacks organized backing and cites recent exposure of corruption and organized crime as its motive. To trigger a recall election, 20 percent of mayoral voters from the last election are required, about 40 000 signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oscar B. Elam
Elam
Boy Dies After 40 Blood Transfusions
Evansville Indiana seven year old Michael Bryan died Monday after receiving about 40 blood transfusions following a December tonsil operation. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryan.
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Evansville, Ind
Michael Bryan
Robert Bryan
German Goods Exempt From 25 Percent Tariff Change
The treasury eased the extra 25 percent tariff on German merchandise by exempting cash purchases for personal use or gifts to Americans. Credit purchases still incur the tariff unless the buyer proves no export subsidy. cash buyers must show full payment with no treasury subsidization to avoid the surcharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Bohemia and Moravia
Germany
Commissioner of Customs
Decrees Totalitarian State In Bolivia
President German Busch moved Bolivia toward a totalitarian dictatorship by abolishing constitutional guarantees dissolving congress and seizing power. He hailed the move as entirely Bolivian and aimed to stabilize the country amid economic and political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Paz
Bolivia
German Busch
Busch
Col David Toro
Radio Schedule Fragment Shows Dense Midwest Lineup
A fragmented list of 6:00 to 5:50 schedules across stations WMT WSUI WGN WHO KFJB WOC and others. Programs include news sports music dramas concerts lectures and children's and educational segments across Iowa Des Moines Ames and surrounding markets. The entry catalogs dozens of show titles hosts and times in a daylong grid.
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WMT
WOI
Iowa State
WGN
WSUI
KFJB
WOC
Keen Tracer
Capt. Herne
WHO
Wocc
The
Green Hornet
Old Heidelberg Arch
S Hour
Johnny
Voices of Friendship
Tai-Wgn
Ave Sui
WIXE
Ozark Mountains
Lightning Jim
Wwooc
Virginia
Mary Ona
Bob
Wsuui
American Legion
Utley
Peter McGregor
Doc Rockwell
Brain Trust
Fibber McGee
Benny_ Goodman
Orch
Dick Jurgens
Gaylord Carter
James Slocum
Burgemeister
Smoke Dreams
Don Ramon
Fred van
Rene Belbenoit
Pst Peeve
Nat's Council
Rho
al Kavella
Wey Ews
Freddy Martin
Cab Calloway
Franke Masters
Orc
Ray Kinney
United Methodists
Frankie Masters
American Legion Prc Woc
Ted Weems
Gene Hrupacs
Eddy Duchin
Holst
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Chicago
WIMT
Tilly and
Milly
KPJB
WMI
Boone
Keee
Wwoc
Lou
Jerry
Wihio
KPI
Buckaroos
WitoNews
KFJE
Christian Science Program
Malil Bag
Blue Ribbon Melac
KFJH
KFIB
Bible Woc
Richard Maxwell
Iowa
Wokf
KPJ5
Melody Times
Betty Wells
Central
Ed McConnell
John
Maggie Kitchen
Secret Diary
Woman In White
KPIB
Parade of Bands
Freshwater's Hall
Wsui—Homemakers Fort
David Harum
Kfib—Newsmarkets
Mrs
Kitty Kells
Yesterday's Musicales
Lorenzo Jones
Radio Bazaar
Myrt
Marge
WOTI
Mark
Jane Anderson
Wsui—Book Shelf
Young Widder
Hilltop, House
Painted Dreams
Kitty Keene
Ine
Hollywood
Stovies
Toby
Noo Woolf
Jerry Dostal
Orchestr
Manhattan
Shakespeare
Judy
Jane
Marketa
Mary Margaret
Magiec Kitchen
Dick O'Herenter
Rainbow Rhythms
Wac
June Baker
WwoCc
Wsui—Farm Flashes
Woc—Farm Bureau
Don Roth
Happy Gang
Weathers
KPJE
Voice of Iowa
WMIT
Dept. of Agriculture
Cedar Valley Hillbillies
Joe Do
Hartman's Bank
Treasure Post
Younre
Malone
Arnold
Grimm
KR8
KPJG
School of the Air
Judy and
Betty Crocker
KPIR
Roundiu
Mary Marlin
WCC
U. S. Navy
Tom Owen
John Fletcher College
WSIN
Pepper_ Young
WHT
Boxholm High School
Lenadoff
Guiding Light 555
Dubson
Pirates
Woil
Stella Dallas
Ass'n
Vic and Sade
KFJD
Symphony Hour
Girr
Sweet Music
Upper Iowa University
Tiannan
Landt
Speech_ clinic
Aloha Land
Vaughn de Leath
Charrles Sears
Krub
Sunset Trio
Don Winslow
Navy
Earl Harrington
WIO
Woomcantain
Ralph Slade
Jack
Jack Armstrong
Bae Aiee Fees
Analophie Tucker
Indian Leader Answers Previous Puzzle and Calls for Unity
A political figure described as the country's run famous leader warns that relying on armed forces to save the nation would worsen an already grave economic crisis and fuel a fratricidal struggle fueled by rival parties seeking power.
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Tion
Girl 14 Accuses Playmate Family of Theft in Chicago
Dorothy Guch, 14, says she took nearly all of her father Marion Guch’s $700 savings for a tavern license and gave it to Wanda Gulcynska, 12, who handed it to her mother Antonia Gulcynska. Antonia faces grand larceny and delinquency charges. she admits receiving $100 but denies theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marion Guch
Dorothy
Lceuse
Richard Devine
Antonia Gulcynska
Wanda Gulcynska
Wanda
Marquis of Lothian Named British Ambassador to U S
The Marquis of Lothian Philip Kerr becomes British ambassador to Washington succeeding Sir Ronald Lindsay. Lindsay, 62, retires for health reasons after a career in diplomacy and will stay until after King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit in June. Kerr, long allied with Lloyd George and adviser on treaty politics, has urged conscription to counter Nazi fascist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis of Lothian
House
David Lloyd George
Washington
Ronald Lindsay
Marquis
United States
Ronald
Lindsay
Diplomatic
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Britain
Marquis of
Lothian
Philip Henry Kerr
Lloyd George
Italy Expels U S Correspondent Richard Mowrer
Rome reports the government ordered Chicago Daily News correspondent Richard Mowrer expelled for unfriendly tone and alleged false news. He has until May 5 to depart, a fate similar to predecessor Frank Smothers who was expelled last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Richard Mowrer
Chicago Daily News
Mowrer
Frank Smothers
Actress sues Ann Sheridan over use of her title
Los Angeles actress Yvonne du Val claims to have originated the designation Oomph girl and seeks a court restraining order to stop Ann Sheridan and the Warner brothers from using it. She also demands 5000 dollars in damages for appropriation.
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Los Angeles
Yvonne du Val
Ann Sheridan
Miss Sheridan
Brothers
Warner
Notice of Return of Assessment and Meeting of Board of Equalization
The Cedar Rapids Iowa City announces the Assessor has completed the 1939 assessment and filed it with the City Clerk. The City Council will meet as Board of Equalization on May 1, 1939 at City Hall to hear complaints and adjust or add to the assessment for State county and city purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Inw
Board of Equalization
Senate approves two for ICC posts
Senate on Monday confirmed the nominations of William E. Lee of Idaho and J. Haden Alldredge of Alabama to be members of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
William E. Lee
Idaho
J. Haden Alldredge
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Votes Down Liquor Study Panel
Iowa Senate rejects a resolution to appoint a nine member commission to study beer and liquor, with a 12 to 37 vote. Senators spar over local option and repeal links as supporters cite a need for unbiased inquiry and temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
G. Decker French
Davenport
Senate
French
Martin
Iowa
M. X. Geske
McGregor
George M. Hopkins
Guthrie Center
Ross Lowry
Newton
O. E. Husted
St. Charles
Husted
Howard C. Baldwin
Cascade
Frank C. Byers
Cedar Rapids
E. P. Corwin
Fruitland
E. P. Donohue
New Hampton
L. B. Forsling
Sioux City
O. H. Henningsen
Clinton
Frank D. Martin
Morris Moore
Walnut
F. C. Schadt
Williamsburg
Edward, Vrba
Cresco
Sanford Zeigler
Fairfield
Cash Stolen From Shack At 952 Fourth Street SW
Fred Hook reported $65 in cash stolen from a chest in his shack behind 952 Fourth Street SW between 1 and 5 30 p.m. Monday. The padlock was broken and $180 hidden under a rug was left untouched. Hook had earlier received a 33 day notice to vacate from City Health Officer Anton Trusty after condemnation by Fire Inspector Felix O Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hook
Fourth Street
Hook
Anton Trusty
Felix O'Donnell
Six Die as River Boat Capsizes on Danube near Ismail
Six persons drowned and ten others were hospitalized in serious condition after a Danube river boat capsized near Ismail on Monday. Several passengers were rescued by local authorities and emergency crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Ismail
Danube
Johnson urges inquiry into top envoys influence
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson called for an inquiry into possible undue influence on Ambassador Joseph Kennedy to Great Britain and Ambassador William Bullitt to France. He testified on neutrality bills, criticized New Deal policy as gambling governance, and urged risked-zone and cash and carry neutrality provisions while opposing selective belligerent discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
Joseph P. Kennedy
William C. Bullitt
U.S
Great Britain
France
NRA
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
London
Walter Hines Page
St. James
Paris
Johnson
Roosevelt
United States
New Deal Administration
Pittman
Wanted: man to take down storms and install screens
Classified ad seeks a man to remove storm windows and fit new screens. No details on location or compensation provided.
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Thomas B. Wilson
Rama
Iets, Yani
Lor
Me. Om
Apttendon
Hindustan
Italy
U. S
F. K. Hahn
L. J. Storey
Lana
le Ea Ae Ee
ICC
Devil's Island
Kear Rene Belbenoit
Clive
NBC Blue Network
Shredded Alston
Donohue
Forsling
Rectionville
Bronson
L.H Doran
Hugh Johnson
Mr. Blackstone
Iowa Theatre
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Marion
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