Roosevelt fights for enlarged court amid reform clash
The piece reviews President Roosevelt’s push for a bigger Supreme Court and his critique of the lower court reorganization bill. It notes advisers like Stanley High and discusses democratic centralization, constitutional concerns, and warnings from Macaulay and Washington about internal threats to democracy. It also covers WPA hiring issues and a Nazi-led campaign against Rotary clubs in Germany.
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Roanoke Island
Lord Macaulay
New York
Roosevelt
Macaulay
Washington
Robert Walpole
Roosevelt approves lower court reform but renews push for court plan
President Roosevelt signaled reluctant approval of the lower court procedural reform bill while stressing it does not meet his broader judiciary reform goals. He warned he would continue pursuing his plan to empower the Supreme Court and criticized conservatives he blamed for stalling social and economic reforms. The action ends a six month fight over his judicial reorganization proposals and leaves intact his demand for more justices and a quicker retirement path.
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Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
High Court
Mark Twain’s Last Visit Lingers In St Louis Dinner Sermon
The piece recalls Mark Twain’s final St Louis visit where friends hosted a memorable dinner. Twain preached a simple, haunting sermon on joy, recalling St Francis and the spring morning. It notes Twain’s sorrow, truthfulness, and enduring humor that did good to many.
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St. Louis
St. Francis
Tom
Huck
Becky
Injun Joe
the Duke
Aunt Polly
Puddin' Head
Wilson
Missing American Girl Reported Shopping in Paris
Miss Jean De Koven, a 21 year old American dancer at the center of a kidnapping hunt, was said to be in Paris shopping alone. La Liberte reports she was seen exiting a perfume shop on Rue Cler and entering a small car, with three friends corroborating the sight and identifying police photos.
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Jean de Koven
la Liberte
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John Montague To Be Freed On Bail
Hollywood mystery golfer John Montague will be freed on bail Thursday in Elizabethtown New York as he awaits trial on a seven year old robbery charge.
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Elizabethtown
N.Y
INS
Hollywood
Adirondack
Roosevelt may revise budget outlook on improved fiscal picture
Treasury officials predict a brighter federal finances outlook as two factors drive gains. The tax loophole law should boost revenues by about 100 million dollars annually, while reserve accounting may release funds from roughly 400 million dollars in departmental appropriations. A revised April budget could show a lower deficit.
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Roosevelt
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Budget Bureau
Chinese 5 AID TO QUITTING KTANGWAN AREA
Chinese heavy artillery bombarded Hongkew Shang hai as Chinese divisions withdrew from the Kiangwan sector under threat from Japanese reinforcements. Japanese forces landed upriver and advanced toward Kiangnan as anti-aircraft fire shattered Shanghai at night without Japanese losses.
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Japanese 130000 troops battle in storm scarred morasses
In storm soaked morasses cavalry foundered artillery bogged and men fought in mud up to their knees as 130000 Japanese troops were gripped in furious battle. Continued on page 8 col 4.
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Grain Dealers Lose Appeal On Transit Rate Realignment
Chicago AP report says executive traffic officers of the Western Railroads association denied Omaha grain dealers petition for realignment of transit rates. The committee said the requested arrangement would cause drastic revenue losses.
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Hamilton And Farley Cant Get Together On Forecasts
A humorous column by Arthur Baer compares predictions by Soothsayer Jack Hamilton and the Haverstraw Swami about 1940. It notes their clash amid a recent 46 to 2 score, and mocks political optimism before battles.
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Britain Moves To Align With U S In Far East Crisis
London reports intensified cabinet pressure for U S Britain joint action as Japan threatens blockade. Prime Minister Chamberlain orders Foreign Secretary Eden to consult Washington before any new step in the undeclared war, with talks likely on parallel diplomacy to Tokio and Nanking.
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United States Rejects Japanese Blockade View
U S officials declare they will not recognize any blockade by Japan against China coast shipping. Shanghai remains open to American and foreign vessels for evacuation of nationals. Admiral Yarnell warns Japan and China no interference with U S shipping will be tolerated.
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Harry E. Yarnell
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Japan
Hong Kong
Wallace Puts Aside Corn Loan Problem
Secretary Wallace told reporters there will be time to discuss corn loans when the corn crop goes to market. He said cotton loans are under consideration now as cotton will be marketable in September, while corn marketing starts in October and November.
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Lake Mills Butter Tops Iowa State Fair Contest
A 20 pound tub of butter from Milo B. Bakke of Lake Mills wins best in the creamery butter contest at the Iowa state fair with a score of 95. Selmer Nelson of Graettinger places second with 94. Gernard of Volga City takes third at 94. Minnesota entrants total 17 titles. Thomas O. Sheckell of East Orange New Jersey wins two photography sweepstakes with landscapes and arches. Don L. Berry of Indianola wins a blue ribbon in Town parks.
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Milo B. Bakke
Lake Mills
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Selmer Nelson
Graettinger
F. P. Gernard
Indianola
Marjorie E
Paralysis Deaths Rise in Omaha Amid New Cases
Omaha health chief Dr Floyd Kinyoun reports two new infantile paralysis deaths and three new cases, raising total fatalities since May 1 to 13 and total cases to 66 in the city.
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Floyd Kinyoun
Farley denies administration plans reprisals
Postmaster General James A. Farley vows the administration will not retaliate against congress members who opposed major New Deal measures. He says the Democratic National Committee will not run a slate in primaries but will back party nominees next year. Farleyendorses Roosevelt's broad popularity and declines to discuss a 1940 third term or the party’s nomination strategy.
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INS
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James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Post Office Department
Roosevelt
Sunny Jim
John D. M. Hamilton
Bullet Aimed At Deer Kills One Wounds Another
A rifle bullet intended for a deer struck a farm near Kersey Pennsylvania. It pierced 13 year old Frank McMackin of St Marys and wounded Milton Badeau in the stomach. Frank died within minutes. Milton’s brother Walter Badeau, 22, was the shooter and was wounded.
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Iowa City Woman Takes Third in Sculpture at State Fair
Des Moines AP reports Mrs Edward Mason of Iowa City finished third in the sculpture division of the Iowa art salon at the state fair. The announcement came Tuesday night.
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Lost Dogs Advertised in Gazette Lost Page
A black white and tan dog to be found is listed as lost in the Gazette Want Ads. Readers are urged to dial 2974 or 2-1121 to place a Lost ad and aid in recovering pets and valuables.
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Gazette
Baseball scores in the American League and National League
The slate shows New York, Chicago and Philadelphia posting wins with multiple runs in various frames. Notable performances include Lee and Dickey for the Giants and Warneke for St Louis with strong bullpen support. Postponements noted for Cincinnati at Philadelphia due to rain.
U S Marines Prepare to Fight In Shanghai Area
Federal officials said US Marines will resist with gunfire if necessary any armed invasion of the American sector in Shanghai's international settlement amid the bloody offensive. American warships in the harbor are ordered to return fire if attacked by belligerents.
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INS
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Shanghai
Claims Enforcement Collapse in Newton
James R. Rhodes publisher of the Newton Daily News criticizes Newton officials in a front page editorial "What Is Going To Happen In Newton?" after a mass demonstration that night. Five workers were taunted by pickets as Daily News employees faced threats. no violence occurred. The paper recently resumed after a three week shutdown over a demanded union contract and wage scale.
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Iowa Yearlings Hit New High Prices at So Omaha
Fancy quality home raised Angus yearlings from Iowa sold at South Omaha for a top $17 per hundredweight. The 21 head of 980 pound steers were raised by Ed Douglas and sons of Adair county, with 15 Angus heifers at 876 pounds bringing $15 per hundredweight, matching recent highs.
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Iowa
South Omaha
Ed Douglas and Sons
Adair County
Big Five Trainmen Strike Call Threatens Rail Service
Representatives of the Big Five unions served notice to rail carriers of a planned strike date for 300000 trainmen. Carriers refused wage demands of 20 percent, citing costs of about 116 million dollars annually. Union leaders said they had no alternative but to set a strike date, pending possible mediation or presidential action.
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Aes Nochs
Federal Mediation Board
Pullman Porters Win $12 Monthly Wage Boost
Eight thousand Pullman porters won a wage increase of 12 dollars per month after the Pullman company signed a working agreement with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. The basic wage rises to 100 dollars monthly, with negotiations opening in April.
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Robert F. Cole
Federal Railway Mediation Board
Diamond Prince Faces Alimony Suit in Hollywood
Morris Landau, the so called diamond prince of South Africa, claims he has only one million left while his lawyers push a continuance in Evelyn Landau's suit for temporary alimony of five thousand dollars a month and thirty thousand in lower fees. Landau also asserts lack of regular income from investments in Hollywood New York London and South Africa as he faces custody claims for their two and a half year old daughter.
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