No Site For Cabin So They Build One That Roams The River
Dr C L Fenner builds a river cabin craft named Velnerdoc after his family. The 29 foot vessel uses 27 barrels as flotation, Ford 60 engine, and serves as skating HQ on a river lagoon near Ellis Park. He edited plans with marine architect in New Jersey and expects a fall heater installation.
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C. L. Fenner
Washington Avenue SE
Mrs. Fenner
Velma
Miss Fenner
Norvine
Fenners
Dr. Fenner
Paul Schubert
Lost Nation
Sheffie’s
Fenner
New Jersey
Ellis Park
Nebraska Governor Cochran to lead Midwest defense delegation
Gov. Robert L. Cochran of Nebraska is expected to spokesman for a Midwest delegation that will meet national defense officials in Washington Monday to press for a share in the defense preparedness program.
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Cochran
Kansas City
Robert L. Cochran
Nebraska
National Defense
Washington
Willkie for President clubs grow in Iowa non-partisan drive
The Willkie for President club movement spreads across Iowa as spontaneous grass roots support grows for Wendell L. Willkie. David Bleakley explains the effort is voluntary, nonpartisan, and intended to elect Willkie without party ties, dissolving after success.
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Iowa
David Bleakley
Merchants National Bank
Bleakley
People
Wendell L. Willkie
United States
Willkie
Army Chief Warns Of Very Little Time To Ready Defenses
Charleston report quotes Gen. Charles P. Summerall former Army chief of staff warning there is less time than expected to prepare U S defenses. A veteran of battles in the Philippines Boxer Rebellion and World War I stresses vigilance and readiness amid perceived threats.
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Charleston
S. C
United States
Charles P. Summerall
United States Army
Philippines
Woman Held After Fatal Stabbing In Trailer Quarrel
Mrs. Jessie Whitlow McIntyre 30 was held at an Auburn hospital after the death of her WPA worker husband Iyal 26 who was stabbed in the breast during a quarrel in their trailer home. County Attorney John H Mc Knight said she claimed he attacked her after drinking.
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Auburn
Neb
Jessie Whitlow McIntyre
WPA
Iyal
John H. McKnight
Home defense drive sparks Wheeling youths to rifle practice
Wheeling police shift focus to local defense as eager youngsters join in rifle drills inspired by preparedness tales.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Farm violence report alarms residents with gunfire near Pete Oliver
A 10 year old boy Pete Oliver was hospitalized with a bullet near his heart from a .22 rifle during a safety incident. Three cows on Charles Pap's farm were found shot dead and footprints were found nearby. Two other youths are being detained for target shooting within city limits.
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Pete Oliver
Charles Pap
Hoover Said Open to Food Aid for Starved Europe
Reports from London indicate Herbert Hoover discussed large scale American relief for Europe. He approached British authorities on how private U S food aid might bypass the blockade while ensuring guarantees the aid would not reach Germany.
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London
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
United States
Germany
Birmingham Strike Halts City Transit Over Union Jurisdiction
Birmingham faced a transit shutdown as streetcar and bus service stopped after 600 transportation workers walked out. The dispute centers on which union represents about 120 Negro workers, with no wage or hours issues involved.
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Birmingham
Ala
INS
Marshall Will Inspect 4th Army Maneuvers
Gen. George C. Marshall left by plane for Camp Ripley Minnesota and Fort Lewis Washington to inspect the 80 000 troops in the Fourth army maneuvers. Officials said Marshall would spend several days watching the war games as Fourth army forces operate across a wide geographic area.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Camp Ripley
Minn
Fort Lewis
Wash
Marshall
Fourth Army
Japanese Attack Haimen Garrison In China
Japanese warships attacked Haimen twelve miles south of Swatow and landed troops early Saturday for an assault on the Chinese garrison, the German radio reported in a Tokyo dispatch.
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Bergin
Haimen
Swatow
South China
Program Today At Camp Good Health To Honor Founder
Camp Good Health marks founder's tribute with a Sunday program. Mrs Johnston’s fund supports the Cedar Rapids health camp now run by the Public Health Nursing Association on a Lincoln highway site eight miles east of Cedar Rapids. The camp serves 75 children at a time with a week or longer stays for handicapped youngsters. A special supper and colored motion pictures from Norway and Guatemala cap the program. Donations to The Gazette Camp Good Health Fund aid operations.
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Lincoln Highway
Cedar Rapids
The
Public Health Nursing Association
the Gazette
Johnston
J. W. Ballard
Vivien Buser
Norway
Guatemala
Camp Good Health
Camp Good Health Fund
Iowa
Romanian Bulgarian Deadlock Reported Over Dobruja Cession
Reports from Budapest indicate a stalled Romanian Bulgarian negotiation over the cession of South Dobruja. Premier Ion Gigurtu hesitates to begin final talks as opposition grows and fears from iron guardist factions influence the stance.
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Budapest
INS
Dobruja
Bulgaria
Ion Gigurtu
Governor Stassen Promotes Record and Policy Stances
Governor Stassen cites a balanced budget and an $18 million improvement since taking office. He argues labor reforms reduced violence and that pension aid remains financially sound through a homestead lien. He defends the small loan act fees and civil service expansion against GOP critics.
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Minnesota
Stassen Shifts to Lead as Willkie Nomination Looms
The piece traces Stassen gaining leverage after backing Willkie at the convention, Minnesota 1940 delegation divisions, and potential risks from a Democratic landslide. It notes Stassen’s height, health, and blunt style as assets while hinting at a future run in 1948 and a political mystery persona.
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Stassen
Willkie
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Stas
Sen
Senate
Mid-Continent to add three new 14-passenger planes
Kansas City AP report says Mid-Continent Airways will place three new 14 passenger planes into regular service on its north south route starting August 17. W. J. Miller, vice president and general manager, noted four more aircraft will join the fleet later.
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Kansas City
Mid- Continent
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