Washington Merry-Go-Round Scrambles Wartime Politics
The column reports the Senate investigations committee funds are exhausted and a new war profits commission to aid wartime mobilization faces scrutiny. It notes John Boettiger linked to Anna Roosevelt Call and outlines White House social details and diplomacy notes from the era.
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Washington
Senate Quanitions
Senate Committee
Senate
War Profits Commission
Roosevelt
Munitions Committee
British Industries Plan Trade With Japs And Manchukuo
A federation of British industries urged a policy shift toward closer trade ties with Japan and Manchukuo. The plan called for recognizing East Asian governments and forming alliances, advocating broader commerce with the two states despite earlier non-recognition stance.
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Tondon
Beitunnel
Japan
At Oeeenemie
Bank Robbery Ended by Citizen's Bold Standoff
Victin threatened to shoot during a hold up at Thirteenth Avenue and Third Street SE after leaving the First Trust bank with hundreds in cash. Nick Zervakis, operator of 2 Cafe at 1401 Third Street SE, drew his own weapon and warned the robber he would shoot, prompting the bandit to flee toward Second Street. Police pursued several leads as they investigate the attempted robbery and identify the suspect.
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Nick Zervakis
2 Cafe
Third Street SE
Zervakis
Thirteenth Avenue
First Trust and Savings Bank
Wilson and Company
Winter Wheat Crop To Show Increase In 1935 Output
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department estimates 475 million bushels of winter wheat for 1935 based on December 1 conditions. Output would be about 70 million higher than 1934 but well below the five year average of 632 million. Abandonment of seedings and a modest yield per acre portend a smaller harvest than the peak years.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
Crop Reporting Board
Appeal Commitment Of Local Boy To Eldora School
Iowa Supreme Court records an appeal concerning the commitment of a local 14 year old boy to a state school in Eldora. Court officials note the case is the first of its kind in their remembrance as the delinquent child linked to stealing faces this authorized commitment review.
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Eldora
Des Moines
Ceder Raypads
F'dora
Jowa Supreme Cout
Bos
Ier Vader Thom
Plan for Quick Bonus Vote in Congress
Washington reports a move to push a rapid vote on the soldiers' bonus. House leaders aim to bring up a bill for base and eligibility concerns within weeks, despite fears of possible trouble.
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Congress
Washington
Owathoa
Scottoss
Winter Begins Tomorrow
A fragmented note announces the start of winter with references to a countdown and a celebration. The text mentions a Saturday date and times, but the details are garbled.
Grants Judgment Against Cedar Rapids Property
Judgment awarded against a Cedar Rapids property owner amid proceedings in the Provo County court. The ruling requires payment of assessed costs and damages to the plaintiff with specifics limited in the readable docket text. The case cites local property interests and a final monetary amount pending further clerical details.
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Cedar Rapids
Two Words Misinterpreted By Angry Congress Cause Death
Tokyo doctors report Manao Hanihara died from a paralytic stroke. Friends say two words he used grave consequences led to U S action against Japan amid 1924 immigration debate. Hanihara lamented the recall and hoped the United States would repeal the exclusion provision.
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U.S
Congress
TOKIO
Manao Hanihara
United States
Hanihara
United States Congress
America
Washington
Japan
Charles Evans Hughes
To Probe Reduced Telephone Charges
Washington reports the federal communications commission will investigate telegraph companies practices of franks free messages and reduced charges. Hearings begin January 14.
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Washington
INS
Federal Communications Commission
Smaller Family Due To Better Living
Chicago reports an 8 088 drop in the city’s child population over 24 years per the University of Chicago census, noting a nationwide trend linked to higher living standards and smaller family sizes.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
United States
Iziah Hotato 125 Year Old Choctaw Woman Dies in Oklahoma
Iziah Hotato a 125 year old full blood Choctaw woman died at her home near Granite mountain in Mill Creek Oklahoma on Wednesday AP reports.
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Mill Creek
Okla
Iziah Hotato
Granite Mountain
Roosevelt orders tax overlap study to streamline collection
President Roosevelt directed the treasury to investigate federal state and municipal tax systems to prevent overlapping. Secretary Morgenthau announced the plan and will soon appoint a staff to conduct the inquiry. A national tax conference may result from the study with a long range plan and a possible summer gathering of agencies involved.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
Gasoline tax cited as example of multi level levy
Morgenthau argued that the gasoline tax illustrates how income taxes are collected by federal and state governments and sometimes local authorities. He pressed that such levies show cooperative taxation across government levels.
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Morgenthau
Officials Tied to Dillinger Jail Break In Indiana
Indiana Attorney General Philip Lutz says county officials in northern Indiana helped John Dillinger escape from Crown Point jail last March. The statement ties local authorities to the jail break as prosecutors review the case.
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Indianapolis
Philip Lutz, Jr
Indiana
John Dillinger
Crown Point
Search Two Missing On Lake Michigan
Alpena Mich AP search on land and sea for two surf men from the U S coast gear station on Center Bay island who were lost after a 15 foot sailboat was caught in a snowstorm on Lake Huron Wednesday afternoon.
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Alpena, Mich
U. S
Coast Gear Station
Center Bay Island
Lake Huron
Dickinson Assails Municipal Power Plan for New York City
Washington (INS) Senator L J Dickinson Republican of Town assailed the administrations plan to finance a municipal electric plant in New York City. He argued a public service commission should adjust rates and questioned government competition in private business as unnecessary for solving the citys power issue. He said the Public Works Administration would overstep its proper functions.
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Washington
INS
New York City
L. J. Dickinson
Public Service Commission
New York
Dickinson
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Arthur Taylor Will Probated In Court
The will of Arthur A. Taylor age 64 a Cedar Rapids jewelry businessman and member of a pioneer family was admitted to probate in district court by Judge A B Clark. The entire estate is left to his wife Bertha Witwer Taylor named executrix. Taylor died December 14 and the will was prepared December 27 1916.
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Arthur A. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
A. B. Clark
Taylor
Bertha Witwer Taylor
Local Man Admits Waterloo Robberies
Carl Thomas, 30, Cedar Rapids, confessed to two Waterloo burglaries after store owner identification linked coins to the thefts. Police had conducted a lengthy search in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids before his arrest. he lived at a downtown Cedar Rapids address.
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Waterloo
Carl Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Thomas
Probe Charge Against Iowa City Attorney
Judge Harold Dexans appointed a three lawyer committee to investigate unprofessional conduct complaints against Walter Davis of Iowa City. The grievance committee of the Johnson County Bar Association filed the complaints. The investigators Olsen Rate Clearman will report to the court before Feb 11.
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Towa City
Harold D Esxans
Walter Davis
Johnson County Bar Association
F TB Olsen
Edward F. Rate
L. C W. Clearman
Iowa AG Delays Action On Bank Night Plan
Iowa County attorneys were told by Attorney General Edward L. O Connor to withhold action against operators of the bank night plan until a supplemental opinion is issued. The December opinion held the plan illegal under state law, but a recent conflicting case prompts the delay.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Edward L. O'Connor
Attorney General's Department
O’connor
To Grow Mushrooms For Iowa's Needy
Des Moines AP reports two Des Moines families will learn mushroom cultivation from Emergency Relief Garden Director Lyle L. Davis. A mushroom growing cellar has been rented in Des Moines under the rural rehabilitation program, the first of several planned cellars in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Printers Limit Work Week To 40 Hours Nation News
Indianapolis AP report notes the International Typographical Union votes 21 914 to 21 857 to cap subordinate contracts at forty hours weekly. The vote also allows local unions to levy up to three percent for unemployment relief, with a base assessment of one percent.
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Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
Utilities Exempted From Illinois Sales Tax
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that public and private utilities are exempt from the state's 2 percent sales tax. The decision was announced in Springfield on Thursday.
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Springfield
Ins
Illinois
State Supreme Court
Resume Hunt For Mrs Schaffner In Carmel Calif
A search for Mrs Eliot Boke Schaffner, 36 year old Chicago society matron, resumed Thursday by land air and sea around Carmel California.
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Carmel
Calif
Eliot Boke Schaffner
Chicago Society
Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS WBBM WCCO Listings
A dense list of radio programs and orchestral segments across NBC CBS and local stations WBBM WCCO WLS WLW WEAF WJZ. Includes bands conductors and noted performers like Jane Froman Al Bowlly Jessica Dragonette and Jack Armstrong with times and station chains.
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NBC
WLAP
WHO
CBS
WBBM
Wcco Iy
Thinois Westeyan
WHBM
Army Band
WHBDM
WMT
Ve—Bields and
Hall
WIZ Chain
Marrs
Sassafras
WJZ
Mito
WEAF
Sealer Orch
WABC
WCCO
KMOX
NBC Weap
Jack Little
WRHM
Kassel
Orch
CBS Warbm
Ithe
Tnuce
Morin
WJZ Chain
Tudy
Jane
Weeco
WMAQ
Washington
WMI
Dorothy Tate
NBS
Vmoman
Suid
Inbc
Ceen Fed
Wenroo
Pearce and Gang
Kay Foster
WEAP
WEREM
WMT I
Jack Eller
Sie
Wjz Ehring
Shirley Howard
Nelle Revell
WFAPF
Stamp Club
WREM
Bos
Seeger
WRBM
Wecp
Tom
EOD
Jack Armstrong
Wees Yeteale Page
WAZ Chand
Orphan Annir
WENRK
WSM Tvi
Jack Ang Joretta Clemens
Ont
Orch BS Whem Wmi
Vthord
Rabtsar Mildred Batley
Werner Deupy
NBC Weaf Chain
Red Davis
Nyc
WIZ Wenr
WLW
Russo Orch
Nele Ezra
Wow
WIZ Wlw
WSM
Wenr
Koake Carter
Ol—Jessica Dragonette
Irene Rich
WIZ Wls
Ren
Patman
Chark Gable
Dick Lowell
Florito Arch
Wernard
Dumont
Frank Black
Shilkret Orch
WADC
Ert and Marre
Nusse Orch
Hof Orch
Martin Orch
Lucas Oreh
Felix Orch
Wisher Orch
At Te Cheeniayaky Orch
NBCI
Don Fedro
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Anna Dall
White House
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Walt
William Hull
Tennessee Mountains
Cumberland River
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Dater
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Stel
Georede Peel
Tee Import
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Lke Als
William D Kelley
Pennsylvania
Edith Benham Helm
Helm
Woodrow Wilson
Army
Navy
Lme
Dane
Dolly Curts Gorn
Fridas Adballs
Second Ave
Sfoo
Acteet
Ea Fonds
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Feakprof
Tory
Dial
Victin
Othe Dyer
Lake Michigan
Arthur Taylor
Iowa City
Mrs. Schaffner
Philco
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Hotel Roosevelt
First Ave
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