Parties reject compromise plans on court reform
Washington report notes both supporters and opponents of Roosevelt’s plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. Administration says they can count 53 senate votes, while opponents vow to block the legislation. compromise proposals from Sherman Minton and Wheeler-Bone draw mixed reactions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Senate
Chamber
White House
Bridge Walk Disaster Claims Dozens Dead
Survivors recall a fatal plunge as the bridge walker stripper jolted and tore the rescue net. Officials list ten dead including Gustave Dummitzen and W. W. Bass. Oscar Osberg and E. C. Lambert were saved after clinging to a body. Lampert described the chaotic moment and icy water.
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W. W. Bass
Chris Anderson
Charles Lindros
E. Hillen
T. Hallinan
Jack Norman
Noel Flowers
C. A. Anderson
O. Dester
Oscar Osberg
E. C. Lambert
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Thomas Casey
Lambert
New Powder Promises All Day Secure False Teeth
Advertisement for FASTEETH toothpaste style powder claims to keep dentures tight and comfortable all day. It states the powder does not thin out or wash away and can be obtained at May's Drug Store or any drug store.
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May
Supreme Court Enlargement Discussed At Town Hall
The town hall forum features President Roosevelt’s proposed expansion of the Supreme Court to be discussed after a talk by Prof. Harry Gideonse. The event starts at 8 p.m. at St Pauls Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids with introduction by Charles Penningroth. Gideonse arrives at 3 40 p m and will dine with cousin Mrs Howard Whitmore at 1744 A avenue NE.
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Town Hall
Harry Gideonse
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
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Chicago University
Charles Penningroth
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Cedar Rapids
Howard Whitmore
Father Held On Complaint Of Threatening His Children
Patrick Hamilton 59 of 1068 Twenty second avenue SW was arrested at 445 PM on a statutory charge after police received a 2 20 AM report that he drove his children from the home. Police towed the children to safety and all but the eldest were lodged at the Sun shine Mission. three remained with neighbors.
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Justice A. S. Reed
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Moore
Hamilton’s
Sunshine Mission
British Laborite Addresses Grinnell On International Affairs
W. Arnold Forster, British laborite, spoke at Grinnell College on This Dangerous World. He warned that democracies since 1931 have conceded by menace, cited Mussolini's Ethiopia, France and Britain's non‑intervention, and warned of a growing armament race and potential explosion. He urged clearer British policy and closer US Britain cooperation to strengthen collective peace.
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Romeo bandit confesses after theater theft
Charles J. Warren 23 confessed after taking Crystal Cramer to a picture show in Kansas City Missouri. Police say he rifled Miss Cramerer's apartment stealing a radio and jewelry then sold the loot before returning to his seat.
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Charles J. Warren
Crystal Cramerer
Home remedy claims reduce varicose veins with Emerald Oil
An advertisement suggests at home treatment for varicose veins using Moone's Emerald Oil. It directs readers to May's Cut Rate Drug Store and Liggetts Drug Store for an original bottle and instructs applying the oil twice daily until swelling diminishes. The copy touts the oil as penetrating and powerful for strain swellings.
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Bennett-Greten Band Opens at Pla-Mor Ballroom
The Bennett-Greten swingin band from Rochester Minnesota with Gracie Mack as featured vocalist opened an engagement at Pla-Mor ballroom Tuesday night and will continue through Sunday. The orchestra features vibraphone selections and has played 347 nights last year at venues including The Palms Wichita and Peony Park Omaha.
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Gracie Mack
Bennett-Greten
the Palms
Wichita
Kan
Peony Park
Omaha
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Quadrangle
Iowa City
Iowa Senate Passes Farm to Market Road Measure
The Iowa senate approved a farm to market road bill by 44 to 2 to fund secondary roads up to 10 million dollars yearly. Opponents were E P Corwin and Paul P Stewart. The bill would let boards of supervisors plan farm to market routes while state highway officials maintain principal responsibility.
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Iowa Senate
House
Iowa
E. P. Corwin
Fruitland
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Maynard
Senate
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Roy Stevens
Ottumwa
Leo Elthan
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Injunction Lifted On Linn County Vote Machines
The Linn County voting machines impounded since December 2 were released by Judge John T. Moffit after plaintiff Carl H. Cook dismissed the injunction. The machines were held during GOP talks of contesting the close governorship and congressional results. canvass later showed Kraschel leading by 2,431 votes in a poll over a million.
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Carl H. Cook
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Cook
George Wilson
Des Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Rebels Score New Victories In Spanish War
Insurgent forces under General Franco wage mass offensives southeast of Madrid as the siege tightens and Valencia reports mass evacuations. Government commander Jose Miaja leads costly defenses while insurgents claim success at the La Maranosa site near the Jarama river.
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Portugal
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France
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la Maranosa
Jarama
Jose Miaja
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Franco
Valencia
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Montreal
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Few Ant Species Possess Stinging Females Only
A note explains that only a minority of ant species have stingers and that among those species only the female ants are equipped with this protective tool. The fact highlights a gendered difference in defense mechanisms within the same species.
Coggon Man Sought on Desertion Count Held in New Mexico
Fay M. Johnston, a Coggon man wanted on a desertion warrant for abandoning two children, is in custody in Carlsbad New Mexico. He will waive extradition for return to Iowa, with County Attorney G K Thompson saying Johnston will be brought back. The charge stems from an information filed January 19 before Justice A S Reed.
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Fay M. Johnston
Carlsbad
James H. Smith
Dwight Lee
Johnston
Iowa
Lee
G. K. Thompson
A. S. Reed
Smith
Ancient Greek Named As Nearest Perfect Language Claim
Philologists assert Ancient Greek as the closest to a perfect language, a perspective echoed by scholars noting its precise grammar, rich vocabulary, and historical influence in literature philosophy and science.
Wallace Says FDR Will Advocate Sugar Processing Tax
Secretary Wallace said President Roosevelt would urge Congress to pass a sugar processing tax in the next week or two. He spoke after discussions at the White House and repeated support for reenacting a tax of one half to one cent per pound.
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L. J. Taber
National Grange
Wallace
Administration
Congress
AAA
House
Republican Policy Committee
John D. M. Hamilton
Washington
White House
Aliens Enter U S Illegally at High Daily Rate
The report notes that between 100 and 1,000 aliens surreptitiously enter the United States each day, highlighting ongoing immigration pressures and enforcement concerns.
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United States
Kidney Troubles And Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Relief
If you feel unwell with restless nights dizziness backache or nervousness study your kidneys. Golden Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules are advertised as a clean inexpensive diuretic from Haarlem Holland and said to help with uric acid, sciatica, neuritis, neuralgia, lumbago and rheumatism.
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Holland
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