February 1933 Bank Runs and the Great Panic in Chicago
The piece recalls February 1933 when bank closures began nationwide, hitting Continental Illinois in Chicago. Depositors withdrew funds as fear spread among workers commuting to the loop. AP mismatches and a stock-market collapse backdrop frame the mood of that era, with banks shutting across states including Michigan Indiana and Iowa.
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Chicago Loop
Walk Street
Associated Press
Chicago
Loop
Union Station
Continental Illinois Bank
LaSalle and
Clark Streets
Jackson Boulevard
Continental
Views and memories from Eastern Iowans on economic turmoil
Retired journalist Cy Douglass recalls the 1933 banking crisis and Hoover Roosevelt interactions. He describes Detroit trust troubles, Ford's refusal to bail out banks, FDR's stance, and personal travel disruptions during the bank holiday ending with the FDIC insurance rise to 100000.
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Michigan
Union Guarantee Trust of
Detroit
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Hoover Administration
Washington
Henry Ford
First National Bank
Ford
Hoover
Roosevelt
FDR
Community benefits of Cedar Rapids and Marion schools
The essay argues local schools are a community asset, fueling economy and culture. It notes districts employ people, purchase goods, and host events, while students volunteer and learn civic duties. Ongoing funding is vital to retain talent, jobs, and community resources.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Lying and waking words spark debate over usage in Iowa clips
A reader notes misuse of lay and lie in Iowa City sports clippings. References to James Queen and Robert Ray prompt discussion of proofreaders. The discussion contrasts woken awakened and wakened phrases after Iowa wrestling loss and a note on Tom Chesbro’s comments.
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James Queen
Iowa City
Queen
Robert Ray
London Times
Iowa
Oklahoma State
Tom Chesbro
Hawks
Hawkeyes
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