Youth Indicted for Trying to Sell U S Plane Secrets
Karl Drummond of Inglewood is indicted in Los Angeles on espionage charges for allegedly stealing 150 photographs and 15 blueprints of PB-1 bombers and an experimental ship and offering them to Japanese interests for 2000. He allegedly contacted a Japanese official and a consulate attaché before the spy attempt failed.
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Los Angeles
America
Northrop
Karl Drummond
Inglewood
Calif
Drummond
Court seeks funds to pay 20 percent dividend in bank receivership
In American Trust and Savings bank receivership D W Bates seeks court authority to borrow 45000 at under 3 percent from Town banks. Hearing set for Dec 5. Funds on hand about 80000 with 125000 needed for 20 percent payment. Real estate to be pledged as collateral. A 50 percent distribution already made and two subsequent 20 percent payments issued in 1935 and 1937.
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American Trust and Savings Bank
D. W. Bates
Bates
Plaintiffs Seek Corporate Records in Merger Suit
Judge Moffit set December for defense production of papers and records in a suit testing the merger of Preferred Class Mutual Insurance with Iowa Mutual Liability. Plaintiffs and intervenors including Preferred Class policyholders and H L Nehls Investment seek incorporated articles bylaws directors minutes dissolution notices and related records. Town Mutual records and ledgers are also requested in the filing.
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Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Moffit
H. L
Hearing set on final reports of Sterner receivership
Judge Moffitt scheduled a December 7 hearing at 10 am on the final report of Caro M Sterner as receiver of Sterner’s General Store at Springville. The receivership began in January 1935. The same day also sets a 10 am hearing on the final report of Paul W Sterner as administrator of the Ida C Sterner estate.
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Carolyn M. Sterner
Sterners General
Springville
Moffitt
Paul W. Sterner
Ida C. Sterner
Hall Manufacturing suit against Iowa Electric drops with prejudice
A 1477.09 case filed December 13 1937 against Iowa Electric Light and Power Company as defendant was dismissed by the plaintiff with prejudice at the plaintiff’s costs before Judge Hans Wednesday. The Hall Manufacturing Company sought a service charge refund claiming entitlement to a lower rate schedule.
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The
Hall Manufacturing Company
Iowa Electric ,Light and Power Company
Hans
Hall
insurer argues premium refund only obligation in Taylor suit
In a Wednesday filing John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance of Boston heiress Florence Taylor sues in a $250 contract case. The insurer claims its sole duty under the policy issued May 18 to Floyd M. Taylor, who died August 2, is a premium refund, citing a two year prior medical treatment clause.
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John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston
Florence, Taylor
Floyd M. Taylor
Suit Dismissed Over Questioned Note Consideration
A $1 050 note suit filed Aug 7 1937 by D W Bates receiver of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Co against Joe Stark and Mrs Lydia Stark of Monroe township has been dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff costs. Defendants argued the note was sold for lack of consideration.
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D. W. Bates
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company
Joe Stark
Lydia Stark
Monroe Township
Divorces Granted In Local Court
Laura Edwards was granted a divorce by Judge Ring on Wednesday. The ruling shows a legal action finalized in the local court docket.
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Laura Edwards
Ring Wednes
Mustering Out Anniversary Noted By Spanish American War Vets
Eight Iowa veterans of the Fiftieth Iowa Infantry gathered at Elmer A. Johnson's Cedar Rapids home to recall the 1898 mustering out at Camp McKinley Des Moines and the seven inch snow that day. Judge John T. Moffit led the reminiscence with other attendees including Dr. John R. Gardner and Col Glenn Haynes.
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Elmer A. Johnson
Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Camp McKinley
Des Moines
Sam
Iowa
John T. Moffit
Tipton
Fiftieth
Iowa Infantry
Johnson
Judge Moffit
John R. Gardner
Lisbon
Norace Havner
John A. Dunlap
Keokuk National Bank
Leslie Switzer
Iowa City
J. C. France
Cedar County
L. B
Cedar Rapids Police Chief seeks more officers and training funds
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Bob Vlach asked the city council for at least eight new officers and budget funds to run a police training school. He cited FBI data showing a need for more men, noted rising vandalism, and argued a trained force would reduce citizen complaints.
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Bob Vlach
Cedar Rapids
Vlach
Cedar River
Marital Disputes and Crimes in Local Court Rulings
Summary of court actions including divorces granted on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds, custody and support rulings, a misdeed involving J B Stripe on a statutory offense with a $3,000 bond, and real estate possession judgments by Judge Moffit. Names include C E Edwards Albert S Boyd Florence J Boyd Bertha A Haegg Alma Bolton Dewey Bolton Esther Steadman and Bessie Hutton. Places mentioned include Walker Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Marion Alangale and Washington high school area. Dates span 1929 to 1936 with multiple decrees and settlements.
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C. E. Edwards
Walker
Albert S. Boyd
Florence J. Boyd
J. B. Stripe
Cedar Rapids
Haas
Stripe
Old Washington High School
Moffit
Bertha A. Haegg
Alangale
L. Steadman
Esther Steadman
Alma Bolton
Dewey Bolton
Marion
Huttons face custody and support ruling after cruel treatment filing
Samuel Hutton 53 faced a cruel and inhuman treatment claim filed Thursday. Mrs Hutton received title to household goods and custody of three children plus support money. couple married May 14, 1917. Judge Moffit overruled a defense motion to set aside a $344.90 default judgment awarded to George C Claassen on Oct 6. Claassen gained a lien against Sam Davis for accounts in trust.
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Samuel Hutton
George C. Claassen
Moffit
Claassen
Legal Services
Sam Davis
Court ruling allows Finn fascists to resume activity
In Helsinki Finland the fascist party resumes activity after a court overturns a ministry order dissolving the group and suspending its 18 newspapers.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Ministry of Interior
State Safety Council Head Fires Another Barrage At Miller
W Earl Hall president of the Iowa state safety council accuses Earl G Miller secretary of state elect of aiming to take over the safety council for political patronage. Hall cites job promises during the campaign and says the council remains independent of partisan influence. He notes close cooperation with the motor vehicle department but rejects dictation on personnel or policy and urges a continuation of independent work.
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Mason City
W. Earl Hall
Iowa State Safety Council
Earl G Miller
Safety Council
Eleect
Miller
State Safety Council
State House
Iowa
State safety council remark targets Earl G Miller
A quote condemns the state safety council led by Earl G Miller, claiming its sole purpose is to promote highway safety rather than the ambitions of a self serving politician. The remark asserts the council exists to advance public safety, not political gain.
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State Safety Council
Earl G. Miller
Verbal Skirmish Ends Labor Hearing in Cedar Rapids
NRLB hearing on Wagner act charges against Wilson and Company of Cedar Rapids ends abruptly after a sharp exchange between counsel. Trial Examiner Thomas Wilson considers dismissal for lack of evidence as James D. Cooney faces questions on writing new understandings and potential union intimidation statements.
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National Labor Relations Board
Wilson and Company
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Wilson
Portland
Ore
James D Cooney
Packing House Workers’ Union
CIO
Wilson’s
Lee Loevenger
NRLB
Cooney
Loevenger
Wilson Company
Negotiation Hearing On Testimony And Subpoena Threats
The hearing adjourned after demands to corroborate testimony and a call for subpoenas. CIO rep John J Brownlee objected to mandatory yes or no answers while Loevenger argued the dispute centered on Coones s willingness to answer. Examiner Wilson recessed for five minutes then resumed with final motions and the case being taken under advisement. Findings are not expected for about thirty days with any appeal going to the US circuit court of appeals.
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Loevenger
Cedar Rapids
Loesenger
Cooney
John J. Brownlee
CIO
Jen
Coones
Wilson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Births in Amana Marion and Des Moines Area
Born to Mr and Mrs George Neubauer Amana a son at Mercy hospital Nov 30. Born to Mr and Mrs Austin Coons Marion a son at St Luke's hospital Dec 1. Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas P McDonald 239 Sinclair Avenue SE a son Nov 30 at Mercy hospital Des Moines.
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George Neubauer
Amana
Mercy Hospital
Austin Coons
Marion
St. Luke's Hospital
Dee 1
Thomas P McDonald
Sinclair Avenue
Des Muines
Shelby County Farmer Killed Cranking Tractor
J D Carmichael 67 a prominent Shelby County farmer died Thursday in a farm accident. He was killed when he tried to crank a heavy tractor implement that lurched forward and rolled over him.
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Marlan
INS
J D Carmichael
Shelby Counts Farmer
Carmichael
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