Walsh seeks secret defense report to Senate
Senator Walsh proposes a confidential briefing from War and Navy chiefs on defense readiness. He asks Secretary Stimson to detail airplanes, pilots, tanks, and vehicles for the army, with a parallel request on naval equipment. Isolationists back the move as a test of military preparedness and accountability.
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Washington
David I. Walsh
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
War and Navy Departments
Walsh
Secretary of War
Henry L. Stimson
Massachusetts Democrat
Sen
Bennett Champ Clark
Army
Navy
Military Affairs Committee
Third Term Feeling Key Factor In States
Chicago with Joseph W. Martin Republican national chairman says anti third term sentiment could decide many states in next November's presidential election. He notes strong anti third term feeling and outlines planned Republican campaigning aimed at the South and other regions. He mentions North Carolina Virginia Florida Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma and Texas as possible wins.
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Chicago
MNS
Joseph W. Martin
South
North Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Britain Greece tension as Italy presses on
British quarters say Greece will resist any Italian attack after a report from Sir Charles Palairet on conversations with Premier Metaxas. Italy demands Greece renounce the British guarantee of territorial integrity and warns of Italian counter steps if Britain acts. Tension between Italy and Greece grows, with Britain denying an Italian ultimatum.
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London
Greece
Foreign Office
Charles Michael Palairet
Athens
John Metaxas
Rome
Italy
Great Britain
Britain
Gypsum Output Set Canada Record in 1939
Canada produced a record gypsum tonnage in 1939 totaling 1,408,188 tons valued at 1,922 thousand dollars. This marks the highest output for the year reflecting strong mineral production trends in the period.
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Canada
Rain Dampens Iowa State Fair Attendance and Events
A cold downpour curtailed attendance at the eighty sixth Iowa state fair in Des Moines and forced cancellation of the afternoon thrill day. The horseshoe pitching tourney was postponed but will finish next Tuesday. Evening shows may be canceled. judging proceed as rain limits permit while beef lamb and poultry contests continue.
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Des Moines
Arthur Corey
Corey
Jimmie Lynch
Lynch
Town Farm
A R Corey
The
Fair Board
Monticello and Cascade Groups Clash at County Fair
At Monticello fairgrounds a feud boiled into a melee between more than 10 Monticello agitators and an equal number of Cascade fighters. Ray Fluckinger of Cascade sustained a broken nose and a fractured arm. Sergeants Day and Hailgren split the crowd but could not identify participants or source of the quarrel.
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Monticello
Monticello Fairgrounds
Cascade
Clarence B. Day
State Highway Patrol
Ray Fluckinger
Sergeant Day
Fairgrounds
Fluckinger
Bruised Cowboys End Sidney Rodeo in Tough Last Night
Sidney rodeo finished as animals rested and cowboys nursed bruises. Gene Ross of Sayre Oklahoma won steer wrestling in 5 seconds flat, a show record. Jess Goodspeed of Wetumka Oklahoma led calf roping in 14.4 seconds. Burel Mulkey of Salmon Idaho won a radio as top bronc rider. Brahma steer threw Kid Fletcher of Hugo Colorado, who earned all around honors. Fireworks closed the event Friday night.
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Sidney
Gene Ross
Sayre
Okla
Jess Goodspeed
Wetkuma
Burel Mulkey
Salmon
Idaho
Kid Fletcher
Hugo
Colo
Turkey River Dam Bids Set for August 28 Opening
ELKADER The state conservation commission schedules August 28 for opening sealed bids to build two low head dams on the Turkey river below the power dam. Sites are staked and the winner must start within 10 days. project completion is due by November 1.
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Elkader
State Conservation Commission
Turkey River
Farmer Edward Rohlf Dies After Illness Nearby Bennett
Edward Rohlf 51 a farmer from near Bennett died at University hospital Iowa City late Friday night. He had been admitted after an illness and died in care. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the Rohlf family.
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Iowa City
Edward Rohlf
Bennett
University Hospital
Anamosa
D. B. McCain
Jones County
Rainfall blankets Iowa with steady showers across state
Steady rains drenched Iowa in a weekend weather blitz. Federal observers predicted continued rainfall for central and eastern Iowa into Sunday with cooler temperatures and a rise to near 80 degrees in western areas. Forecasts noted low 50s in Forest City and heaviest precipitation around Fort Dodge and several towns including Boone Ames Pocahontas Estherville and Perry.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Forest City
Omaha
Rabies Serum For Iowa Man After Red Fox Bite
Special to The Gazette reports Waller Skeems of Bonaparte received rabies serum at home after a Thursday night bite by a rabid red fox. University of Iowa doctors confirmed the fox's rabies, and Skeems was sent home to continue treatment with serum from the state health department in Des Moines.
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Iowa City
Waller Skeems
Bonaparte
University of Iowa
Skeems
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Clinton Ends Traffic Death Gap With Fatal Walking Incident
Clinton records a fatal traffic accident as 69 year old Andrew T. Redman from Clinton county home is struck and killed while crossing a residential street on Friday night.
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Clinton
Andrew T. Redman
Clinton County
Burial of Marjorie F. Robinson at Olin cemetery
Marjorie F Robinson aged 48 died August 18 in Chicago. Funeral held Thursday with Rev W T Boston officiating at Corcoran funeral home. She was born in Denver Colorado educated there then moved to Chicago. Survived by father Edward C Soetje an aunt Alberta Soetje Denver a brother Theodore an aunt Miss Martha Herrick and numerous cousins. Preceded by mother and grandparents Jami son of Cedar Rapids. Funeral conducted by Rev Mr Upson.
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Olin
Marjorie F Robinson
Chicago
W. T. Boston
Denver
Colo
Episcopal Church
Edward C. Soetje
Alberta Soetje
Theodore
Albert McKeag
la Porte City
Royce
Vamont
Willis C Shultz
Myr Shultz
Mroo
George Shultz
Hos
Alice Heon
Independence
Eva
Albert Berridge
Louw King
Wintaker
Harve Simpson
James Bean
William Rule
Dunder Traer
Robert
Tracer
Tony Swalm
H Wo Swalm
Belle Plaine
Swain
Belle Plane
Cedar Rapids
Traci
Tracr Motor Company
Hilda Wulf
Oelwein
WPA Recreation Commission
Andresen
Allen Memoril Hospital
Waterloo
Naomi McElhinney
Dysart
Stanhope
Ruth McCartney
Milan
St Martin's Church
Jane McNally
Urban Green
M. J Farrelly
Ellen McNally
Lawrence Green, Jr
James Donnelly
Camille Devaney
Eoster Cafe
Green
Lucy McNally
Cascade
Willie Willis Ribs Cousin Jane Long Distance
Willis quips that long distance calls were pricey as he tells of a chat with Cousin Jane. The joke highlights a lively exchange and the cost of keeping up with relatives via telephone.
State Fair Judges Award Livestock Show Champions
At the Iowa state fair livestock show 17 champions and a grand champion were named in strong competition. Bernard Ebbing of Eagle Grove won open class market pig grand championship with a 210 pound Chester White harrow, while Harold Wehrmann of Belle Plaine took the grand championship in three pig competition with heavy Berkshires. Alfred Baird of Webster City earned the reserve grand in three lightweight Durocs. Lambs to top fat auction sold for 75 cents a pound, with John Morrell & Co paying 7050 dollars for a 94 pound Shropshire.
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DES Moines
Iowa State Fair
Bernard Ebbing
Eagle Grove
Ebbing
Iowa State College
Harold Wehrmann
Belle Plaine
Wehrmann
Alfred Baird
Webster City
Loretta Riggle
Clarke County
John Morrell & Co
Ottumwa
Johnson County
Shirley McBride
Muscatine County
Harry Piffer
Warren _ county
Aaron R Kiuever
Scott County
Guy C. Harshbarrer
Polk _counry
Robert Schnathorst
Jasper County
Howard A. Tarnes
Mahaska County
Dean Thomas
Linn
Merle Lane
Poaweshiek
Ayrshire
Lang
Gavie Bulfer
Marshall County
Keith Agan
Marion County
Aberdeen
Ancus Abs
Wayland Hoples, Jr
Cass
Herbert Rees
Harry Piffer Jr
Warren County
van Buren County
Guernseys
Poland
China
Oscar W Anderson
Leland
Hampshire
William Holtz
Rippey
Berkshire
Harold Wehrman
Wehrman
Chester White
William Witz
Polk City
Jaseth Meneouch
Grimes
Eugene Rath
Harrison County
Louis Dreher
Audubon County Berkshire
Hubert Hanson
Harlan County
Audubon County
Carroll County
Hampshires
Tom Harkin
Polk County
Erwin H Lettow
Hardin County
Polk County Berkshires
Raymond Eilers
Cedar County Jtter
Raxsmond Eilers
Cedar County
Robert Pauls
John Sellers
Lucas County
Tamworths
Wayne Fox
Liord Propst
Jonnson County
Young Baptists Name Oregonian As President
Harold Petke of Portland Oregon was elected president of the Young Baptists of America at a Burlington church convention. Other officers named were Walter Pankratz of Chicago Illinois vice president Alice Kaaz of New Haven Connecticut recording secretary and the Rev. Martin L. Louschner of Oak Park Illinois general secretary.
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Burlington
Ins
Young Baptists of America
Harold Petke
Portland
Ore
Walter Pankratz
Chicago
Alice Kaaz
New Haven
Eastern Iowa schools set Sept 2 openings statewide
A broad list of towns reports Sept 2 openings with named principals and staff for Springville, Center Junction, Waukon, Clarence, Central City, Dysart, Oelwein, Tiffin, Wyoming, and other districts. The notices cover grade assignments, subjects, and bus supervision details across multiple districts.
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Springville
William M Johnston
L. G. Thoma
Elgin
Melvin J. Mohr
Preston
Geneva Waters
Postville
Mary I. Wolfe
Grand Mound
Elizabeth Fishwild
Wyoming
Roy T. Schwab
Frances Safely
Wy Day by Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt writes about Franklin Jr and a quiet visit to New York and Maine. She discusses Harper's article on democracy feminism and toughness, arguing both men and women share responsibility and that courtesy can endure hardship.
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Wy Day
Eleanor Roosevelt
Iowa City News Briefs Mixed Local Items and Academic Ceremonies
The Iowa City briefs report a new editorial appointment for Pynassus magazine, a controversial art topic focus, and nearby obituaries. Acting University of Iowa president Chester A Phillips will lead the induction ceremony and inaugural events on September 26 at Old Capital with faculty, students, and staff.
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Spee Alen
Gagett
Pynassus
Unsere
Iowa
Leter
Mrg
Freder
Jawa City
West Lobety
Conner
Saturdas
Mere Frederick Moas
Prather Raiymond Wintermut
Jiabnefferson Muscatine
Henes Eckhardt
Davenport
Henry Hayes
West Libery
Towa City
Hus
Chester A Phillips
University of Jawa Wil
Old Capital
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Sara Garvin
Mark Risinger
Dorothy Driebellis
Imogene Chase
Pine Grove
Waukon
Sept B . Orr
Herman Burdie
Clarence
Clarence Consolidated School
Vera Scott
Marguerite M. Schulter
Eloise Busching
Eleanor Schnieder
Band Parent Association
Central City
Dyersville
Thomas Atherstone
Missoula
Mont
Polson
Atherstone
Geraldine Freymann
Alois Freymann
Ame
Xavier High School
Teachime A
J. B Herbers
Ossian
Community Church
Frankville
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Frerking
Urbana
Church of Christ
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M. E. Dingman
Mary Rouse
Clarence Drips
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Grover Harger
Walter Hopker
E. C. Satchett
Ladies Union of the Methodist Church
R W . Remev
Cliff Henkle
John Rupp
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Earlville
Fairview Cemetery
Fred Orvis
Manona
National Guard
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Monona
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Harriet Conk
Frank Gibbs
Farlville
Edith Anderson
Excelsior
Minn
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Santa Barbara
Calif
John Orvis
G D Ribble
Nathan Edwards
Kenneth Albee
Leola Ham
Lois Lange
Paul Ferguson
Edna Mae Baskerville
Eleanor Yelden
Maud Clifton
Elsie Arnould
Mabel Matthews
Mattie Marley
Lews Schadler
Dale Johnson
Mount Vernon
Schaller
Marguerite Johnson
William Scheel
Princ
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Germany
Illinois Central Railroad
Catherine Freese
Clarence Nielsen
HL. Ruesing
Malinda Nielsen
Paul Mortensen
Nielsen
Stanwood
Greeley
Helen Appleby
Farl Huffman
Lamont
Nurre Glass Company
Forrest Schirmer
J. G Patterson
Washington County
Schirmer
Patterson
P. J. Siegers
Newton
Harland W. Mead
Civilian Aeronautical Authority
Mead
CAA
Tiffin
G M Ludwig
Fred McNeil
Rose Reeve
Viva Strong
Velma Tobin
Ausenhus
Betty Jane Tevsen
Ivan Mader
Miss Levsen
Paul Levsen
Coccaltege
Myr Mader
Gerald Mader
Cornell College Conservatory of Music
Camphbell-Dergen School of Music
Waterlon
Ralph Bechter
Ros
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D J. Hummel
Hummel
Mabel Wager
the Volunteers of America
Helen Fleming
Amenean Legion Hall
Rev Hawkins
HS Briafles
Eva Bowles
Wooan Franklin
Wistnez Ghime
G D Guide
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Buck Creek
Harri H Gaulke
Vera
Racan
Kate Gonnerman
Althea Goandrick
Robert Weber
Roon Kierland
Ethel Kratzer
Fern Mangold
Eleanor Molle
Tloved Thompson
Olin Minehart
Robert McNally
East Side
Mr Green
Lawrence Green
St Marys’ High School
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Moore Apartments
East Cascade
North English
Robert Burns
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Cleghorn Ia
Marcus
M B McCurdy
IL F Bachsman
Anna Belle Thompson
Louis Muller
Billie Ray Home
Wenena Harris
Kenneth Patton
Burl Ve Perry
Scence
Mos
Wima Mee Cune
Joseph Stenberg
Veo van Vark
Ernestine Murdock
Floyd Murdock
Theoedore € Kieses
Rose Kiesex
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Charles Henenon
Garrison Gary
John A. Voehtk
Vera Whiteholl
Jasper Partan
Fo Wagner
Bernstad Vac
Janette Gibson
Cola Crell
Esther Michhath
Dysart Moore
American Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Fimer J Reaum
Calamus
Calimus
Olen
Ras Heer
Ruth Rosen
Borgir
Evelyn Fastve
Svides Marthe Bertrum Prelon Woasen
Helen Tesnne Krowse
Valeriy Grub
Svanhild Pedesen
Harper's Magazine
Roy Helton
Congress
Mr. Helton
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
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Kansas City
Cedar Rapids Ticket
First Ave
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K. Crabb
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