Breen Enters Race For Governor In Iowa Primary Fight
Fort Dodge state Senator Ed Breen announced his Democratic bid for Iowa governor setting up a sharp spring primary with John K. Valentine expected to join later Breen challenged party leadership led by Clyde L Herring and protested a perceived move to stampede the base Breen a Roosevelt supporter and former Webster County attorney has a record in the Young Democrats and served as senate whip
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American Legion
Roosevelt Leaves For Sea Cruise With Hints Of Possible Talks
President Roosevelt hinted at a sea voyage aboard the Tuscaloosa that could mix business with vacation and did not deny the possibility of contacting French British and Italian authorities during the cruise. Reporters pressed for details but he offered no comment keeping plans uncertain.
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Extend 60 Minute Parking on West Side Streets
Cedar Rapids city council, on the traffic department’s recommendation, set 60 minute limits on First street SW between First and Second Avenues, on First Avenue W from First Street to the bridge, and on Second Avenue W from First Street to the bridge. The measure follows a petition from Farmers Implement Co. for 90 minute limits on First Street SW between First and Second Avenues. Gordon Hughes noted existing 60 minute limits on First Street SW between Second and Fourth Avenues and on Third Avenue from the bridge to Second Street W.
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J. P. Morgan to dissolve partnership and reconstitute
Reports from financial circles say the 85 year old firm J P Morgan and company will dissolve its partnership and withdraw from private banking to incorporate as a New York trust company under state law. Chairman Martin Dies said Father Charles E Coughlin asked to testify before the House inquiry into un American activities.
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United States Blames Both Sides Over Blockade Tactics
U S anger over Britain's seizure of American ships at blockade ports is matched by Germany's claim that ships could be fair prey. Hull and Lothian discussed contraband points as the U S contends that Britain stop driving vessels into war zones while Germany warns of reprisals.
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Announcer Bill Hay Hospitalized After Collapse
Hollywood UP reports Bill Hay, longtime announcer for Amos and Andy, was taken to a hospital for observation after collapsing minutes before a Wednesday night performance at a Hollywood studio.
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Barton Charges New Deal Aim To Kill Advertising
Rep. Bruce Barton accuses new federal agencies of trying to destroy national advertising to curb press and radio control. He points to an $83,829 FTC budget item as a “baby wolf” mission, framing probes as a pretext to undermine the press and free radio.
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Weekly Ad Writing Contest Awards 2500 In Prizes
Gazette announces an amateur ad writing contest with 2500 in cash and merchandise over eight weeks. Top prizes are 200 100 and 50 with 131 weekly awards of 25. Enter by submitting ideas for participating firms no entry fee or subscription required.
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Our Town insights on life and living under fear and love
A prose meditation on Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Emily's heaven visit poses three haunting questions about realizing life, self centered passion, and genuine human closeness. The piece warns of fear and isolation binding souls and praises a dim divine inner hope for real fellowship.
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Earth
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Gillette Heads Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Vice president Garner appointed Senators Gillette Ir Miller Ark Hill Ala Reed Kan Tobey N H to a senatorial campaign investigating committee. Gillette named chairman. The panel polices elections of electors and senators with a $30 000 appropriation and authority to report fraud or Hatch Act violations.
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Ala
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N.H
Senate
Non Partisan City Council Stance in Workers Dispute
The city council took a non partisan stand in a growing dispute between two unions claiming to represent municipal workers. Officials from the State County and Municipal Employes union asked for an agreement for all workers. The council said it will deal with any group and that all workers have the right to work for taxpayers. The unions claim 59 members with majorities in waterworks parks incinerator and sewage plants.
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State
County and Municipal
Gannett Announces Transcontinental Gubernatorial Tour Plan
Frank Gannett editor and Republican presidential hopeful will tour the United States by air to seek the party nomination. He will speak at about 20 luncheons and seven major addresses from St. Petersburg to Miami, visiting cities including Atlanta Tulsa Dallas Tucson Phoenix Los Angeles and Miami from February 23 to March 9.
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Four Suffer Minor Injuries In Crashes
Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Mount Vernon avenue SE as drivers halted for a school sign. Olaf Negaard Jr of Deep River Minnesota struck the rear of Robert Anderson’s car, pushing it into L N Rahn of Lisbon. Anderson and Rahn reported injuries. A reckless driving hearing was filed by Anderson against Negaard.
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Soviet Deadlines Set for Finnish Campaign Feb 23
Washington reports Moscow ordered a push to smash the Mannerheim line and enter Finland by February 23, the twenty second anniversary of the Red Army, reflecting Stalin’s dramatic deadline style used by Soviet groups to mark national milestones.
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Finland Fights On As Mannerheim Line Stands Strong
Reports from Helsinki say Soviet attacks eased amid brutal trench fighting on the Karelian isthmus. Finnish defenders still hold the Mannerheim line despite some posts falling, as President Kallio appeals for aid and conscripts are mobilized while the Red Army claims new fortifications captured.
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Goering Promises Reich Farm Boom With War Underway
In a radio speech Goering claimed Europe’s war fuels insecurity in England, not Germany. He said the Reich can be defeated only by allied food and industry gains, boasting 7,000,000 tons of wheat reserves and plans to employ Poles and soldiers in agriculture, with Hitler Youth aiding. He acknowledged hardships but insisted Germans are not starving and blamed coal shortages on transport.
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Cou Falls Veteran Opposes Dam Threat to Village
Joseph C. Coufal, grandfather of the 1856 founder of Cou Falls, told the state conservation commission in Iowa City that a proposed flood control dam on the Iowa River would virtually wipe out the village. He described the settlement of about 100 families between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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farmer testifies against dam plan over home risk
A 365 acre farmer named Coufal condemns a proposed 6 million dollar dam citing loss of homes and secrecy in the project plans. He warns flooding could reach his lawn and questions benefits for workers while families face displacement. Other opponents testify as hearings adjourned for a commission recommendation.
James Roosevelt Seeks Divorce Over Desertion
James Roosevelt the film executive and son of the President filed for divorce from Betsey Cushing Roosevelt in Los Angeles. He cites desertion and notes the couple married June 4 1930 in Brookline Massachusetts and separated November 1 1938. They have two children Sara Delano seven years 11 months and Kate four. He seeks a divorce and such relief as may be equitable.
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Berlin Orders Cut Off Coal to All Offices and Factories
Berlin officials announced a blanket order denying coal and coke to every office and industrial building. Some factories and arms plants reported no heating for weeks as theatres closed. A coal distribution policy prioritizes families with young children, expectant mothers, then large families. Snowstorms and blizzards delayed trains and halted streetcar service, with Jews mobilized as snow shoveling crews.
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United Press
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Savage Blizzard Ravages Northeast and Atlantic Coast
A fierce nor’easter dumped heavy snow and winds from Tennessee to the Atlantic, leaving New York City and surrounding areas hard hit. The death toll topped forty with hundreds injured, and vast drifts paralyzed transportation from Boston to Providence. Coast guard crews aided ships driven ashore as power and communications faltered.
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Order 2-Cent Fare For Eastern Roads
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a two cent per mile basic passenger fare for eastern railroads starting March 24, denying a request to extend 2.5 cents to October 31. The 2.5 cent rate was allowed as an 18 month experiment from July 25, 1938.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern
Weatherman Reports Mild Cedar Rapids Day
The weatherman, in Cedar Rapids, noted a mild day with temperatures rising from a low of 21 to 31 by midmorning and 36 by noon. Readings fell to 23 by evening and 22 at midnight, per Cham bers Inskeep company records.
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This War Still Part Of 1914 1918 Letter
Arthur Bugs Baer argues that current conflicts are connected to the 1914 1918 war, urging a gradual slowing and stating peace plans should let combatants fight it out. He notes the war may not be in the same envelope but is part of the same letter and uses a golfer metaphor to describe bewilderment.
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