Cedar Rapids listed among top ten cities for business prospects
Forbes ranked Cedar Rapids Davenport and Dubuque among ten U S cities where business conditions compare best with last year. November activity was solid with advertisers reporting steady sales gains, while Iowa’s agriculture cushions the national recession. A minister endorses the American Coalition to counter communist influence in colleges. Police arrested four students distributing literature at the University of Chicago. Governor Kraschel announces more paving for Iowa roads, signaling continued highway spending.
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Tokyo Marines Clash With Japanese Amid Shanghai Parade Violence
In Shanghai the Japanese Army seized control of part of the international settlement during a victory parade clash with U S Marines and British troops. After exchanges of hot words and a grenade attack that cost a Chinese life, the Japanese began withdrawing and removing barbed wire as US officers demanded access to the commander. Five people were wounded including three Japanese and a British sub inspector.
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Alcohol Seized In Car Book Wicher On Federal Charge
Federal and local officers stopped Henry Wicher after a brief pursuit on highway 30 near Cedar Rapids. Wicher, 23, was booked on alleged internal revenue violations for transporting untaxed alcohol. Two gallons found in the car and six more in a bedroom at his home.
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Japan Moves Toward Amity with United States
Washington reports from high authorities indicate Japan is adopting a policy to improve relations with the United States and Western powers around Shanghai. The plan aims to ease Western opposition to Tokyo's control of Chinese customs receipts and to seek Western oversight of seized ports. The move signals a shift toward friendlier Sino Western ties and reduces war-cloud concerns for U S diplomats.
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Pardon Granted to Arthur Knight to Preserve Family
Governor Kraschel granted Arthur Knight a pardon to prevent permanent family separation. Knight, a former escaped convict on parole from Anamosa reformatory, had been employed at the Jones county home while officials sought to settle entanglements affecting the Knights. The move follows earlier actions by Senator Clyde L. Herring and the parole board to delay deportation of Knight’s common law wife and one child.
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Granary Fire Probe On Linn County Farm
Deputy Sheriff Condon investigates a nighttime granary fire on the Carl Lowery farm on highway 11 between Midway and Center Point. A tractor and 750 bushels of corn were lost. cats have been missing recently and the Lowery family's relatives were at home.
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Congress Battles Over Farm Bill In Clash Across Chambers
A fierce clash over farm legislation spurred moves to send the farm measure back to committees for revision. Senator Borah denounced the Senate bill as unconstitutional and “blackmailing,” urging abandonment while House leaders delayed contentious amendments. Both chambers raced toward a vote next week as debates continued.
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Cedar Rapids Firm Awarded Troy Mills School Contract
Special to The Gazette, Troy Mills Iowa. Cedar Rapids firm Frank Zobae and Sons won the general contract for the high school building with a bid of 35 489 dollars. The plumbing and heating contract went to McCall Heating of Lisbon for 4750 dollars. Six bids were submitted for the general contract and five for plumbing and heating. Construction will begin once contracts are signed.
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Probe into Nathan Straus and Henry Edgerton eligibility
Senate committees launched an inquiry into the eligibility of Nathan Straus for U S housing administrator and Prof. Henry W Edgerton of Cornell for the U S court of appeals Edgerton will be questioned by a senate judiciary subcommittee on his views of the judiciary system Straus faces an executive session review of his record by the labor committee and related data on his low cost housing activities in New York City were turned over to Senator Thomas and discussions of summoning Straus with Ickes and LaGuardia are under consideration
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Court Upholds Most Of Gazette In Cooper Libel Suit
Judge Tankersley upholds most of The Gazette's answer in the libel suit by Harold M. Cooper of Marshalltown against The Cedar Rapids Gazette and editor Verne Marshall. The ruling preserves divisions on truth privilege and mitigation while continuing questions on tort feasorship and other defenses for trial. Trial date is December 13 at Vinton.
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Eden Meets Eden With Johnson Over Shanghai Parade
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden conferred with United States chargé d affaires Herschel V. Johnson on the Japanese victory parade through the Shanghai settlement. British officials studied sending extra troops to reinforce Shanghai amid the crisis.
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Senate confirms Vision A Meredith as Norway postmaster
The Senate on Friday confirmed Vision A Meredith for the postmaster position in Norway Indiana. Meredith’s confirmation clears the way for him to assume duties at the Norway post office.
Reputed Black Legion Leader Surrenders in Lima Ohio
Virgil F. Effinger known as head of the Black Legion surrendered at Lima police after a yearlong manhunt. Authorities say he faced a Michigan criminal syndicalism charge and was held at the Allen County jail following an extradition process. Michigan had previously issued warrants and a fugitive warrant was obtained in Columbus.
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All Time High Prices Bid At Livestock Show
At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago championship prices hit records. The Poland China barrow fed by Arnold Moore sold for 12666 a pound, up 5666 cents from last year. The junior show top bid for the pen of wethers reached 36 cents per pound, a record by one cent. The champion steer carcass sold for 95 cents a pound, 30 cents above last year and a seven year high. Lamb and pork lagged behind prior figures with the champion sheep carcass at 66 cents per pound, down from last year’s 2 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced On Vehicle Charge
Darrel Evans of Cedar Rapids Iowa was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary after being found guilty of operating an automobile without the owners consent The alleged theft involved a car belonging to the Tama Automobile Company later found by Marshalltown police in that city
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Green Hopeful of Labor Peace After Talks with Lewis
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor expressed hope for peace in the two year internal labor war after an all day session with his executive council and a second face to face conference with CIO leader John L. Lewis.
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Fairy prince dream love fails in hard working world
A 1937 reflection argues marriage requires emotional maturity and shared roles. It contrasts love types with lasting spirit love and notes self centered partners hinder lasting unions. The piece cites Dr Newton and emphasizes partnership as living sacrament amidst frustrations.
Kentucky Mine Superintendent Cleared of Perjury
A federal district court jury found Ted Creech of Harlan County Kentucky not guilty of perjury before a Senate investigating committee. The verdict came Friday resolving accusations tied to his testimony in the inquiry.
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Delayed Healing Ends F D R Junket
President Roosevelt cuts short his sea vacation due to delayed healing after an infected tooth extraction and will return to Washington to seek further dental care. He remains in excellent health and will not visit Warm Springs or Gainesville as planned, continuing to angling and letter duties aboard the Potomac.
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Racing tragedy at Miami air meet claims Kling and Haines
Rudy Kling of Lemont Illinois and Frank Haines of Detroit were killed in a midair collision during the Silver Trophy race at the Miami air meet. Jacqueline Cochran set a New York to Miami speed record in the same event, flying Seversky at 4 hours 12 minutes 28 seconds.
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Former Cedar Rapids Mayor Matt J. Miles Dies in Delaware Hotel
Matt J. Miles, a Cedar Rapids leader who served on the first city council and as mayor in 1910, later worked with the U S Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau. He died in a Wilmington hotel. Survived by daughter Mrs C K Morris of Highland Park Illinois.
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French Chamber Votes Increased Budget For Army
In Paris the chamber of deputies unanimously approved a larger army budget for 1938 and urged the government to strengthen frontier defenses as foreign ministers pursued new peace options in eastern Europe.
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