Inquiry Aims at Federal Courts Amid Thomas Subpoena
Attorney General Murphy plans a nationwide probe into federal court integrity as U S District Judge Edwin S Thomas of Connecticut receives a subpoena tied to McKesson and Robbins receivership and Judge Martin T Manton case. Thomas argues he is on vacation due to medical reasons and schedules a March 6 return.
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Washington
INS
Murphy
Justice Department
Cristobal
C. C
New York
Department
U. S
Edwin S. Thomas
Connecticut
McKesson and Robbins
U.S
Martin T. Manton
Roosevelt
Santa Barbara
Brien McMahon
Administration of Justice
Thomas
United States
Gregory Noonan
Judge Thomas
Mc‘Kesson
Kansas City
Murphy’s
House Judiciary Committee
Wilkerson, Woodward
Lindley
Ilinois
Nazi Press Denies Roosevelt Backtrack Claims
Berlin controlled press on Saturday denounces any reshaping of F D R statements. Der Angriff says Roosevelt did not recant and remains committed to aiding Britain and France against totalitarian powers if war comes. The piece notes a humorous contest and quotes a Chicago attorney linked to North American nationalism, framing American farmers as losing the German market due to Washington officials machinations.
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Berlin
Ite
Roosevelt
Arm
Vaudévillians
der Angriff
Voelkischer Beobachter
Hitler
iGpicago
Newton
North
Can Nationalisa
Germany
Washington
E. J. Roberts Claims 28th Child in Record Fertility
Conway AP reports 89 year old farmer E. J. Roberts, dubbed the old woman in the shoe, welcomed a baby girl with his second wife on Saturday, bringing his total children to 28. The event underscores continued family growth amid long life.
Young pilots qualify for solo licenses at Cedar Rapids airport
Two students, Geneva Williams and Raymond F. Anderson, earned solo pilot licenses in near zero wind and cold at Cedar Rapids airport. Inspector Lester Orcutt administered both written and air exams. Williams works at Quaker Date plant and Anderson plans to join the Army Air Corps after college.
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Cedar Rapids
Geneva — Williams
Raymond F. Anderson
Ray F. Anderson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ray
Lester G. Orcutt
Sumner H. Foster
Country Club Parkway
Miss Williams
Fifth Avenue
Frank Poe
Eighth Street
Quaker Date Company
Walker
Center Point
Franklin High School
United States Army Air Corps
Anderson
Valencia Looms as New Spanish Capital
French Senator Leon Berard, sent to Burgos on an unofficial mission, may present Spain's case to insurgent authorities as Franco reportedly rejects an armistice. Paris cables say Berard was tasked to arrange a mass surrender of the Catalonian army while France plans a lasting mission to Burgos to placate parties amid the conflict.
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Leon Berard
Burgos
Paris
Franco
Negrin Agers
Seaighit
Negrin
Grand jury to investigate city and county officials actions
Kansas City Missouri reports a county grand jury activated to probe crime and official conduct, vote frauds and dismissed charges. Judge Allen Southern announced twelve jurors and named three assistant attorneys general as observers to the proceedings while prosecutor W W Graves contends he may aid the jury.
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Kansas City, Mo
Allen Southern
State Supreme Court
W. W. Graves
Southern
Harry Kay
J. E. Taylor
J. W. Buffington
Grand Supreme Court
Thai
Graves
Iton
Hone Southern
Gravés
McKittrick
Efines
Undeserved Money Case Sours Tampa Ad Scene
In Tampa a 17 year old seeks payment notes against a 1922 bounty scheme. Officials report a commission board failed to issue funds, with 2.3 percent examined amid questions of eligibility and recovery.
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Tampa
Fla
Stilleborouths
Hungary imposes martial law amid European peace fears
Budapest foreign circles weigh Hitler's reaction as Hungary enforces martial law following entry into the anti communist bloc with Italo German Japanese nations. Imredy faces criticism for not intensifying efforts against Jews in Hungarian life.
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Europe
Budapest
Germany
Hitler
Hungary
Imredy
Rome-Tokio Combine
Jersey City Legion Hurls Warning At CIO And ACLU
In Jersey City New Jersey the American Legion issues a warning to CIO and the ACLU amid workplace and civil liberties tensions. Local leaders urge restraint while stressing patriotism and lawful advocacy.
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Jersey City Legion
CIO
ACLU
Ellsworth Arrives in Hobart After Polar Expedition Claim
American arctic explorer Ellsworth arrived in Hobart after a return voyage from southern polar regions. He asserted a claim of 000 square miles for the United States.
Liquor Stock and Taxes in Des Moines Office Complex
A critical look at state and city liquor operations describes heavy rents and large remodeling costs at a Des Moines building housing the conservation commission and a retail liquor store. The writer questions why ample stock remains on hand, suggesting public funds and private interests influence the inventory and tax schemes.
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Mulysherty -Big
Deswee
Bian
Des Moines
TVA Conveys Plan to Ease Private Power Differences
The 1938 meeting in Norris featured Lilienthal, James Pope, H. A. Morgan and other officials as TVA outlined a comprehensive long term adjustment plan with private Southeast power firms. A TEPS offer to sell power assets at 86 million was rejected by TVA which set a maximum of 5 million.
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Southeast
Norris
Lilienthal
Ae Is
Newal Agency
James Pope
H. A. Morgan
John Blandford
James Lawrence Fly
Tele One
TEP
TVA
Jones Sees Business Hitting 1937 Levels
Washington (UP) Chairman Jesse H. Jones predicted that business this year may reach 1937 peak recovery levels. He estimated a national income around 70 billion dollars if targets resemble 1937, with potential budget balance if income nears 75 billion. He stressed an upturn could begin with improving weather ahead of spring.
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Washington
Jesse H. Jones
Reconction Finance Non
Jones
Infant death rate hits 25 year low in 1938
Washington reports the infant death rate in 1938 was 50.9 per 1 000 live births, the lowest since 1915 when the rate stood at 99.9. Director W L Ausse notes the decline marks a substantial improvement over earlier years.
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Washington
INS
Bureau Stone
W. L. Ausse
Green To Give Report On A F LCIO Happenings
Gris announces a Monta Fepeet on the era opments as union actions unfold. The council will hear updates from Green on national union activities and restaurant employe matters.
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Green
A. F. Lcio
Gris
Udere
Dinner honors Heddrickson in Trnnscounty event
Trnnscounty Republican Central Committee chair Cain Heddrickson will be honored Friday at 6 30 pm by Linn Is TY Republican Women's Club with a public dinner at Montrose noting guests Lieutenant Governor Red Hickenlooper and Mrs. Glovertick and program arrangements by Ina Hibbard. Potential attendees include Mrs. Bean and Max Williams with reservations coordinating through 209 Mire Thar.
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Cain Heddrickson
Trnnscounty
Republican Central
Linnisty
Montrose Bote
Glovertick
George “A. Wilson
Arid
Govethe
Red Hickenlooper
Ina
Hibbard
Diatedha
Lillian’s. Beané
Dies Plans Check On Propaganda Sources
Washington AP report notes Chairman Dies of the Un American Activities Committee, backed by a strong vote, proposed splitting the panel into three divisions to probe foreign propaganda, communist and fascist activities, and to identify origins and funding. He pledged fearless, thorough inquiry despite past errors.
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Washington
House
Dies
Texas
Texan
Deterding the Oil Magnate’s Rise and Rivalry with Standard Oil
The article details Henry Deterding’s ascent from an impoverished Dutch East Indies company official to a powerful oil magnate. It describes his East Indies strategy, a merger of East Indian producers, and a price war with Standard Oil, including US cargo deliveries to undercut Standard in its home market.
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Deterding
Itera
Dutch East Indian Company
Royal Dutch
Gaflor
Standard Oil
East Indies
Standard
China
United States
Charges Nazis Get War Material Here By Dumping Policy
Miami AP report states Matthew Woll, vicespot for the American Federation of Labor, charges the treasury allows Germany to obtain cotton, copper and scrap iron by dumping unneeded items. He says the policy violates the war materials embargo and aids Hitlerism, claiming Roosevelt is unaware of the treasury's practices.
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Miami
Ila
Matthew Woll
The
Americans of Labor
Treasury Department
Germany
Peint Roosevelt Ig
Treasury
Closed Up Tight Orders Stir Des Moiries In Pollen Crisis
Dispatch from Des Moines reports a tense situation as authorities issue closed up orders amid a pollen-related crisis. Officials say emergency measures restrict movement and communications while investigators trace a disturbance impacting residents and local services.
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Des, Moiries
Disaster relief flight aids quake victims via canal route
A wartime dispatch notes a 4,400 mile flight with Red Cross supplies to quake struck islands near Colon Panama Canal Zone. The mission proceeds despite delays as relief heads toward affected regions.
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Hee Jae
Cara Pombert
Red ‘Cross
Sacthquake Witterers
Colon
Panams Canal
Infant Son of Mr Herbert Seeks Legal Return
Fragmentary text shows an infant son of Mr Herbert with a legal action or custody note. No further readable details on date, place, or involved parties are available in the provided snippet.
Community Nutrition Service Seen Open to All City Groups
The Junior League of America welfare project reports that the Community Nutrition Service now serves all city groups. Miss Hopper outlined outreach through conferences and group discussions, the Your Food Dollar column in The Gazette, and lectures at the Y in addition to tailored relief funding.
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Junior League of Ara
Ervice Hopper
eMague
Tengtepee
Nutrition ‘Service
Cullullitie
Bilesbette Meleette
Eliz
C. S. Combright, Jr
Helen Eastman
Association of the Junior Leage of America
Hopper
Gazette
Missie
Peice Acuiey
F Nee Pee
Medical Car Relief Service
Public’ Cal Nursing Association
Linn County
Public Health Nursing Association
Fon
Wees Ag
Miss Hopper
Marion “Pita
Cme
Coe College
United States Department of Agriculture
Ae Linn
Demands Grow For Unveiling Of Policy Talk
Washington AP Senator Clark of Missouri backs a Republican demand to allow Senate military committee members to share their versions of Roosevelt’s foreign policy remarks. Senator Bridges and Senator Johnson weigh in amid tension over whether the President’s press conference can be reconciled with Tuesday’s impressions. A stenographic record was discussed but rejected by Stephen Early as unnecessary.
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Washington
Clark
Senate
Roosevelt
Johnson
Cole
Emong
White Beata
Bridges In Query On Mexican Note
A baffling exchange centers on a secret note reportedly dispatched to Mexico or Mexican authorities. Questions loom over ownership and the origin of the document as officials seek clarity.
Unclear historical snippet references launches destroyers event
Fragmentary OCR mentions addresses and names with garbled phrases about a launch destroyers event. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are discernible.
Fascists claim continued push in Spain and Europe
A European relations report warns that fascist aggression in Spain and Rome Berlin aims to extend territorial demands. It notes French unity is a target and calls Europe to resolve growing tensions before talks stall.
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Ien
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Relazioni Internazionali
Europe
Aed Pp
Tg A al Aggressor Ag
France
Roosevelt Court Reorganization Discussed by Ditter
Rep. Ditter of Pennsylvania recalls a State event noting President Roosevelt’s plan to enlarge the Supreme Court, arguing the court should be expanded due to its current composition. The piece cites an executive order assigning two justices to a special committee studying federal civil service changes.
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Washington
Rep
Ditter
Pennsylvania
National Republican Congressional Committee
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Gueery Deke
Gerah
Frankfurter
Executive Branch
United States
Robbery at Holdenville Leaves Thieves With Cash and Jewelry
Police report a robbery in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where suspects took over $2000 in cash and jewelry from a residence. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing with no arrests announced.
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Holdenville
Oap
R. B. Lattis
Abandon Hope For 48 In Sunken Sub
About forty eight crewmen aboard Japan's long range submarine I 63 were lost when the sub sank in the Bungo channel after a collision with a sister vessel. Navy ships attempted rescue but could not reach the sunken submarine due to great depth and rough seas.
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Zokio
Japan
Bungo Channel
King and Queen to Take Crowns Across Sea
London reports King George and Queen Elizabeth will bring the royal crown jewels on a trans Atlantic trip to Canada. The Express notes this would be the first crossing of the crowns, a historic move not seen before.
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George
Elizabeth
Canada
the Express
Bomb outrages in England reported by Irish papers
The Sunday Dispatch and other sources say IRA actions in Belfast threaten Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Police guard royal grounds as bombs and explosives are investigated. London officials coordinate measures as a security ramp-up follows. Dublin discusses the incidents as outside Eire jurisdiction.
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Jarmly
Belfast
Buckingham Palace
Witkasor” Castle
Tom
Madnis Piramnes
England
Calafief
Dati Pe
London
Diach
Home’ Office
Iowa City appoints five to study water rate changes
Mayor Myron J. Walker announced a five member committee to study Iowa City's water rates. The panel includes Prof. C Woody Thompson of the University of Towns commerce college Prof. B J Lambert of the engineering faculty Ben S Su and Frank D Williams as representatives and Mrs F A Strome sten, head of the women's study group.
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Gayette
Iowa City
Myron J. Walker
Sty Council
Tex City
C. ‘Woody Thompson
University of Town
Commerce College
B. J. Lambert
Ben S. ‘Su
Frank .D. Williams
F. A. Stromesten
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