Iowa Secretary of State Files Contest Over Election
Secretary of State Robert E O'Brian petitions a three judge panel to review the Nov 8 voting machine results in 24 Iowa counties arguing improper machine use and lack of required approvals could overturn the short term and possibly the full election. Wessels, Miller and O'Brian vote tallies cited with irregularities noted in eight counties.
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Des Moines
Robert E. O'Brian
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
John F. Wessels
O'Brian
Secretary of State
Robert E O'Brian
Supreme Court
Wessels
Beteen
Miller
Clay
Ida
Marshall
Carroll
Woodbury
Appanoose
Polk
Franklin
Laughter and Faith In Holy Life Across Ages
The article argues that true religion can coexist with joy and laughter. It contrasts rigid historic views with figures like Chesterton and Teresa of Avila, noting Jesus used humor in parables and saints radiated happiness. Laughter is presented as sane, healing, and a grace from God.
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George Eliot
Chesterton
Jesus
Francis
Theresa
Eden Makes Eleven Banquets On One Speech
Arthur Bugs Baer reports that Anthony Eden set a record for goodwill efforts by delivering eleven banquets in a single speech. Eden travels all week, arriving and departing on cue, likened to platform talks from a motorcycle sidecar. He leaves Friday with noted economy.
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Anthony Eden
Baer
Mr. Eden
Convicted German in Panama spy trial in Canal Zone
Hans Heinrich Schackow a 26 year old German employed by a steamship line was found guilty by a federal court jury after two hours of deliberation in the Canal Zone espionage case. He faced charges for photographing fortifications at Fort Randolph.
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Fort Randolph
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Schackow
McKesson Officers Placed Under Bond
Fairfield Conn AP F Donald Coster president of Mc Kesson and Robbins Inc and George S Dietrich assistant treasurer were arrested after warrants charged them with violation of the securities act of 1934 They waived hearing and were placed under 5000 bond each for appearance in the southern New York federal district court when called
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Fairfield, Conn
F. Donald Coster
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
George S. Dietrich
Coster
Dietrich
New York
Federal District Court
American Seaman Arrested Aboard Liner Manhattan at Hamburg
George Roth a naturalized American seaman was arrested aboard the United States liner Manhattan after docking in Hamburg. He was held on a charge of preparation of subversive activities and the American consulate in Hamburg was examining the case.
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Berlin
INS
George Roth
United States
Manhattan
Hamburg
Roth
Germany
Chamberlain Defends Tunis Accord Amid French Ties
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain reaffirmed the Mediterranean status quo in Tunis, backing France against Italian pressure. He warned against aggression and pressed Europe toward disarmament talks, while German officials and press representatives avoided a Foreign Press Association dinner after his speech.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
France
Tunis
House of Commons
Labor Party
Foreign Press Association
Chamberlain
Berlin
Claremore Opposes New Will Rogers Mural at Post Office
In Claremore Oklahoma locals denounce a federal Will Rogers mural by Randall Davey Santa Fe New Mexico saying the artwork misrepresents the famous humorist and costs about $1018 more than expected. Community leaders cite the memorial commission treasurer Morton Harrison noting government payment around 1020.
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Claremore
Okla
Will Rogers
Vaugeville
Post Office
Randall Davey
Santa Fe
N. M
Rogers
Walter Gallatin
Morton Harrison
Ruth Etting and Myrl Alderman Wed in Las Vegas Shoot Case Enters
Ruth Etting the famous blues singer and Myril Alderman wed in Las Vegas after fleeing Los Angeles during the trial of Etting’s ex husband Martin Snyder. The couple obtained a marriage license and were married by District Judge William E Orr with Snyder’s daughter Edith Snyder present. Snyder faces charges including attempted murder and kidnapping in connection with the October shooting.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Ruth Etting
Myri Alderman
Miss Etting
Alderman
Los Angeles
Martin
Mae
Snyder
Clark County
William E Orr
Edith Snyder
Myrl
California
Tijuana
Mex
First Lady to Join Insurance Company Board
James Roosevelt revealed by telephone from Chicago that his mother Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt will become a director at the Boston firm Roosevelt Sargent Company Inc. She will represent him at board meetings as a member and director in Boston.
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Boston
INS
Eleanor Roosevelt
Roosevelt-Sargent Company, Inc
James Roosevelt
Chicago
Boston Evening American
Italy swears to defend French territories against Italy threat
French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet told the Chamber of Deputies committee that Italy will not gain any French empire areas including Tunisia Djibouti Corsica and more even if it means war He said Mussolini and Ciano have disavowed the demonstrations as official policy Britain pledged support to France in case of war over Mediterranean interests
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Paris
Georges Bonnet
Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee
Tunisia
Djibouti
Corsica
French Empire
Benito Mussolini
Galeazzo Ciano
Bonnet
Britain
France
Italy
Mystery Man Doihara Seeks Agreement to End War
Shanghai dispatch says Gen Kenji Doihara, Japan's famed military figure, is delivering a settlement plan to Chinese leaders. Chinese sources note the proposal but doubt Kuomintang leaders will be interested as recapitalizing forces claim advances in the south and Canton may be recaptured.
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Shanghai
Japan
Kenji Doihara
China
Doihara
Kuomintang
National Government Party
Canton
Italy Orders Gas Masks and Arms Fund Boost
Rome reports the government requires landlords industrialists and professionals to supply gas masks for staff by December 31 1939. The cabinet approves a ten billion lire arms fund to strengthen armaments due to the general situation.
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Italy
Rome
Grocery houses merge in major Midwest deal
Chicago AP reports Sprague Warner and Company with Samuel Kunin and Sons, Inc. merged, creating one of the region’s largest wholesale grocery houses. The union combines extensive distribution networks and client bases across the Midwest.
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Chicago
Sprague, Warner and Company
Samuel Kunin and Sons, Inc
Middle West
Bid to halt Fidelity Investment Association over fraud claims
The SEC asked Detroit federal judge Arthur Lederle to permanently enjoin Fidelity Investment Association from alleged fraudulent practices after it sold more than 600 million dollars in securities. The Wheeling West Virginia firm operates in 58 cities selling investment certificates and bonds on a deferred plan. Its board features prominent executives including Charmia Thompson, John Marshall, Louis Hanna, Howard Sutherland, Michael Gallagher, Walter Grosscup, and John Brookes Jr.
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Washington
LLP
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal
Arthur F. Lederle
Detroit
Fidelity Investment Association
Wheeling
W. Va
Charmi A. Thompson
Cleveland
United States
John Marshall
Washington, D. C
Louis B. Hanna
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
U. S
Howard Sutherland
Elkins
Michael Gallagher
No Change Today In Typhoid Record
Cedar Rapids reports no new typhoid cases this week as Dr. V H Hasek lists 49 cases. The first release culture for the initial patient has arrived at the city physician's office and the patient will be released only after a second negative test.
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V. H. Hasek
Hasek
Ping Pong Set For Sale Ad Prompts Quick Sale
Wayne Stookey of 2017 Washington Ave SE reports advertising a ping pong set in The Gazette Want Ads on Monday December 12 and selling it the same evening. About twenty people called, showing high demand for used sports equipment and toys. Dial 2-1121 to place an ad, and credit is good if you own a telephone in your name.
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Wayne Stookey
Washington Ave. SE
The
Gazette
Democrats Hold Edge in House Vote Across Nation
A national tally shows Democrats with 49 percent of House votes in the November election, Republicans 47.8 percent, and minor parties 3.2. The total House vote reached 35,815,720, the largest off-year tally, with Democrats winning 17,559,082 votes and Republicans making gains in the East and Midwest. Minor parties drop to 3.3 percent.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Representatives
East
Midwest
South
House
New York
Senate
Congress
Democrats
Plot Against Hitler Report Sparks British Rumor
London News Review claims fifteen German officers were executed after a plot against Reichsführer Adolf Hitler. The alleged plan involved raiding Hitler's Berghof residence near Berchtesgaden to capture him and, if necessary, assassinate him.
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London
INS
News-Review
Adolf Hitler
Berghof
Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Cold Cedar Rapids Day Records Low At 17 Degrees
The weatherman reports a cold bright day in Cedar Rapids with a low of 17 at 8 am and a high near 23 by 2 45 pm. Temperatures Tuesday peaked at 38 at 1 pm, then fell to 31 by evening and 27 at midnight.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers Inskeep Company
Nazis to Rebuild Turkish Jewish Temple in Vienna
Nazi authorities agreed to rebuild a synagogue destroyed in the recent anti Jewish riots at their own expense. The temple serves Turkish Jews and reopening may be seen as courting Turkey amid the Nazi drive to the east. Other Jewish religious services remain forbidden.
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Vienna
Turkey
Italy Targets Bourgeois Elements in Fascist Drive
Rome reports a campaign by Italian fascism to reshape society by sidelining the middle class as enemies of the state. Popolo d Italia describes plans to educate the public on bourgeois traits and stage a fair exhibiting middle class art and literature.
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Rome
INS
Popolo d'Italia
Fascem
Mussolini
Italy
Russia
Josef Stalin
Popolo d Italia
Patrolmen Stop Motorist Three Cars Damaged
Patrolmen Hallgren and Swords stopped C Burkart for no taillight on First Avenue and Twentieth Street. An eastbound truck driven by A R Goldsberry collided with the patrol car and Burkart vehicle, injuring no one but damaging all three cars. Goldsberry posted bond, fined 25 dollars and costs. no charge against Burkart.
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Cedar Ranlds
Tipton
Walter Kneiselsleg
First Avenue
Twentieth Street
Hallgren
Swords
Catiness
Grimm
Lo Burkart
Thitshifth
Burkart
Walter Kuerel
A. R Goldsberry
Springville
Harold Rochholz
Burkhart
Burkarts
Goldsberry
Justice HR. Churchill
Union Stockyards strike gains power to call new walkout
The live stock handlers union tied up Chicago's stockyards for 13 days then paused to negotiate a contract under CIO banner. With talks stalled after a 10 day truce, the union empowered its strategy committee to call a second strike if needed to secure a speedy settlement. Representatives met daily during the truce but progress was limited and the company attorney was delayed in Washington.
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Chicago
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Washington
Moseley Calls Washington Weak Point in U S Defense
Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley, retired after 43 years, warned the United States faces its greatest defense weakness in Washington where he said officials aid communists. He urged America to lick the communists and criticized New Deal policies and war hysteria as dangerous and costly.
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New York
George van Horn Moseley
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
Asia
Japan
China
Nehto van Washington
Mrs. Lauer Enters Not Guilty Plea in Smuggling Case
New York reports Mrs Elma Lauer wife of a state supreme court justice pled not guilty to smuggling charges and was released on $1 000 bail awaiting trial. The society figure faces continued legal action after the brief arraignment and collateral conditions were set.
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New York
LLP
Elma Lauer
State Supreme Court
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