Britain to conscript men for six months training
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Britain will conscript all men aged 20 to 21 for six months of military training. The bill, to be introduced likely Thursday, would also empower call ups of reserves and run for three years. The plan aims to form a trained army possibly nearing one million with later options to join territorials or enter the regular army reserve.
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Rumor of Tri-Partite Pact Breaks Down
London Daily Express reports Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano canceled plans to attend Hitler's Reichstag speech as negotiations for a German Italian Japanese military treaty allegedly collapse. No confirmation from officials.
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British Mediterranean Fleet Sails for First Summer Cruise
MALTA (UP) The British Mediterranean fleet sailed Wednesday for its first summer cruise to the eastern Mediterranean. The squadron will visit Egypt Palestine Cyprus and Greece during the voyage.
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Living without an ism says wiser American creed
A 1939 commentary rejects forming any ism from competing ideologies. It praises rugged Americanism yet cautions against narrow labels. The piece urges Washington’s wisdom Franklin’s practicality and Lincoln’s moral clarity as guides, urging Americans to reject sectarianism and extremism while pursuing balanced national ideals.
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Reconciliation bid to singer spurned in custody hearing
In New York AP reports Adolph Eckstrom singing coach offered reconciliation for their 4-year-old child during Marion Talley custody hearing. Talley’s attorney Frank Delaney rejected the bid as not made in good faith or genuine. John Keith, Talley’s New York attorney, called the offer insincere.
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Cottage Destroyed by Lightning at Palisades
A five room Howard Hall cottage at 1965 First Avenue SE in the Palisades was burned Tuesday between 8 and 9 p.m. The Ely fire department could not save the three year old structure, which is a total loss with contents. Hall plans to rebuild.
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Osteopath Convicted Of Strangling Wife
CANON CITY, Colo. Dr. Raymond L. Atterberry, 41, osteopath, was found guilty of second degree murder in the December strangling of his socially prominent wife Nona. The jury deliberated two hours and 55 minutes. He faces a sentence from 10 years to life in prison. The state alleged he killed her to obtain a $17,000 life insurance policy.
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Iowa Hospital Assn Approves Service Plan
The Iowa State Hospital Association approved a state wide non profit hospital service plan in session on Wednesday authorizing its board to proceed. The plan mirrors similar programs in other states and becomes effective July 4. It aims to ease financial burdens of illness by covering care through participating hospitals with a simple enrollment process. The plan proposes 21 days of care per year for a family at about $1.50 monthly and includes discounts on excess costs. It requires no medical exam and guarantees admission with a member card.
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Man's Needs Now Are Strong Silent Country Says Baer
ARTHUR BUGS BAER argues the country needs a strong silent leader amid prosperity and outdoor life. He dismisses hype around presidential candidates and warns that true capability isn’t proven by noise but by results, noting skepticism toward a rainmaker until failure proves it.
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President Roosevelt Links Democracy to Child Training
President Roosevelt told the White House Conference on Children in a Democracy that democracy’s success rests on the citizens’ inner satisfaction, not on territory or arms. He urged health and education for children to form leaders and cited past calls for peace and freedom, with the conference to continue for a year and divide into subcommittees.
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Plot to kill for insurance tied to 75 in murder ring
Philadelphia authorities disclosed a murder for insurance syndicate linked to about 100 deaths across New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania with ties possibly reaching New York. A key confession from Mrs. Josephine Romaldo claimed she poisoned her husband Antonio Romaldo to obtain a $7000 policy while three other suspects were detained and a charted plan to expand the ring emerged.
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Speeder Machinery Merges With Link-Belt in Chicago Plan
CHICAGO AP An announced merger links Speeder Machinery Corp of Cedar Rapids Iowa with the shovel division of Link-Belt of Chicago. Both firms will operate independently for now. Speeder Machinery will become a Link-Belt subsidiary with current management, T M Deal remaining Cedar Rapids president.
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Merger Enlarge Plant After Weeks of Integration
Walter Baker vice president of Speeder company stated in Deal's absence on Wednesday that the merger had been completed several weeks ago. He said no immediate jobs increase is planned, but the merger will eventually enlarge the plant and operations.
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Pinball Tax Bill Falls in Iowa Senate Vote
Des Moines AP reports a bill to legalize and tax pinball machines in Iowa failed by four votes in the state senate on Tuesday.
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Flays Leaders of Iowa Teachers Assn
Harold M Templeman newly elected president of Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association calls for removal of State teachers association executives. He accuses superintendents and administrators of ruling Cedar Rapids schools and failing to aid teachers on the pension bill, urging a reform of leadership. Continued on Page 2.
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Roosevelts support for farm aid and price bills grows
Washington reports predict a large farm benefits boost as Roosevelt backs a 250 million parity payment plan and 150 million for surplus removal. Farm leaders foresee a 400 million increase in benefits while Congress mulls a price-fixing bill and government loans for low income families.
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Roosevelt seeks 31 million for air bases immediately
President Roosevelt asked Congress to provide 31.6 million dollars at once to fund the air base strengthening program. He also urged authority for contracts totaling 65 million dollars, under a new air base law authorizing 66.8 million in outlays.
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Local cops and glamorous pages on the Gazette front
Cedar Rapids sergeant Frank Hrabetin towers on the scene as candid cameramen capture a big menacing presence. Keystone miss Garnet Meyer and Arlene Techlenburg pose for a pair of eye catching photos. Cards issued for $0.25 to print three enlargements from Gazette pictures.
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Warden Frazer Plans Exit From Anamosa Reformatory
DES MOINES AP Warden W H Frazer of the Anamosa reformatory filed resignation with the Iowa board of control asking to be relieved by July 1 after six years in office He cited private business offers and hoped for a vacation before new work next fall The move follows controversy over Cliff Niles potentially controlling the reformatory and Frazer is a Democrat former auto businessman appointed under Governor Herring.
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Baltimore judges order strict censorship of police news
In Baltimore the city criminal court judges imposed a sweeping gag on police and court news, threatening contempt citations for newspapers and officials who disclose pending case information. The edict targets photographing accused persons, courtroom activity, and any statements that could influence juries or trials.
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Cedar Rapids Battered by Brief Severe Thunderstorm
Cedar Rapids encountered its season's first heavy storm Tuesday evening with one inch of rain in an hour from 5 to 6 pm. A ten minute hailstorm blanketed streets and overwhelmed storm sewers while lightning caused a brief power outage at the National Oats plant feeder line. Rainfall totaled 1.14 inches for the day and temperatures dropped from 84 at 3 pm to 63 by 6 pm.
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Removal of Des Moines Iowa Board Chairman White
Des Moines report says Iowas board of central regulation ousted chairman Harry C White amid protestations from him and colleagues FBI Felton and Frank Stevens, with governor setting removal for May 1. White attacks governors in a letter while Felton and Stevens issue statements disputing charges and defend records.
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Secretary Miller Reduced to Ten Employees in Iowa
DES MOINES Iowa legislative pruning trimmed Secretary of State Earl G Miller to ten staffers from nearly 296 after clashes with Republican leaders over appointments His powers were diminished when he lost the motor vehicle department and fired top officials including Chief John Hattery and Commissioner Tew Wallace The secretary still draws a 5000 annual salary.
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