Spanish Chiefs Defy Radicals Demand After Election Shock
In Madrid the government faced left wing pressure as radicals urged ten resignations after Sunday’s vote. Niceto Alcala Zamora and the cabinet rejected the demand, saying the full returns could not be compiled until Thursday evening.
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Teft Wang
Amnesty Sought After Leftist Victory Sparks Alarm
After Sunday's cortes election left wing groups won, prompting a state of alarm for eight days and talks of amnesty for hundreds jailed for the 1934 revolt. Martial law was declared in Valencia Alicante and Zaragoza and lifted in Zaragoza amid continuing riots and a prison mutiny at Valencia's San Miguel de los Reyes where inmates battled soldiers.
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Cortes
Valencia
Alicante
Zaragoza
San Miguel de Los Reyes
Earliest Records Limit of Pipe Organs Traced
The snippet notes the earliest authentic pipe organ record stops at the 2nd century BC, while bagpipes and pan pipes extend to an earlier era, indicating a long history of wind instruments in ancient cultures.
Swiss crackdown on Nazi groups amid postwar tensions
Reports indicate Swiss authorities intensified actions against far right circles following a Surviving wartime scare. Officials cited rising extremist activity and mobilized security services to curb "enemy" influence across cantons.
Severe cold snap and disrupted rail lines hit Cedar Rapids area
Weather officials warned of subzero temperatures as 22 below zero was reported. Highways 30 near Cedar Rapids and Vinton were altered and several Rock Island trains from Burlington were annulled due to drifting snow. City crews worked with reduced WPA help while interurban lines in Waterloo and Iowa City kept service modestly on schedule.
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Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
West Liberty
Burlineton
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Hugh Independence
Mancester
Vinton
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Omaha
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Cedar Rapids Automobile Club
Iowa
Waterloo
Iowa City
North Western
Streamliner
City of Portland
Burlington
St Louis
Sioux Falls
Willkie Calls Congress to Define Power Limits After TVA Ruling
Wendell L. Willkie, head of Commonwealth and Southern, urged Congress to set clear limits on government involvement in the utility sector following the TVA decision. He warned the ruling could erode private power firms unless Congress specifies government bounds and addresses the impact on private investments and financing.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Congress
Supreme Court
TVA
Alabama Power Company
Willkie
Treasury
Public Utility Company Holding Act
Railroads Lead Fresh Wave of Steel Orders in 1930s Push
New York AP reports railroad executives boosting steel purchases for freight cars rails and locomotives as recovery hopes rise. Northern Pacific orders 1000 freight cars and twelve 127 foot locomotives. Union Pacific selects 15 locomotives. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul places 250 steel refrigerator cars. Total orders approach tens of thousands of tons with US Steel as a major distributor and Brazil’s government placing 3000 tons.
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Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific Railroad
Montana
Livingston
Helena
Missoula
American Locomotive Company
Union Pacific Railroad
General American Tank Car Corporation
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Steel Corporation
Interoceanic Railway of
Mexico
Phillips Petroleum
Shell Chemical Company
General American Tank Car
Iowa Livestock Values Rise Dramatically in January Report
Iowa's livestock value jumped to 48.99 million dollars, more than double last year, with an average value per head of 14.80. Cattle population reached 4.661 million, up 2 percent, while total farm cattle value rose to 171.476 million, cows and heifers at 1.533 million, and milk cattle valued at 78.183 million, marking the highest per head milk cattle value since 1931. Horses declined in count to 885,000, yet total farm horse value rose to 95.138 million, at 108 per head. Males numbered 67,000 with a 31 percent value increase to 9.082 million. Sheep and ...
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Iowa
Coughlin attacked in House clash over priest and politics
In Washington a tense House session pits Representative Boland against Father Charles Coughlin and N Y Representative O Conn or over free expression and alleged demagoguery. O Conn or apologizes for remarks about clerical garb as the exchange turns on Coughlin s Wall Street profits and church role.
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Father Coughlin
O'Connor
Sweeney
Russia
Washington
Boland
Charles E Coughlin
Rep. O'Connor
Detroit
Wall Street
Sheep population declines but price per head hits high mark
Lamb totals reach 1,673,000 this year, down from 1,943,000 in 1935. Despite the drop, the per head valuation of stock sheep stood at 7.20 dollars, the highest January 1 value since 1930.
Coughlin Remarks Spark Debate Over Radio Speech Power
O'Connor recalls Coughlin saying he would lash Roosevelt from the White House and remove himself from Congress. He argued only God fearing East Side voters could judge his actions and raise this suit. The New Yorker notes concerns about radio speech protection.
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O'Connor
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Roosevelt
White House
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New York
New Yorker
Victory Gives Duck Political Advantage Amid Peace Talks
The piece notes British efforts to broker a peace with Mussolini and the Hoare Laval plan, which would cede large Ethiopian territories to Italy. Public anger over concessions led to Sir Samuel Hoare’s resignation as a scapegoat, while observers warn Britain may delay action until Italy completes territorial gains, then push for terms. Britain secretly arms with up to 1.5 billion dollars in air, sea, and ground weapons to pressure Mussolini and Haile Selassie into an agreement.
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Hoare
Laval
Italy
Ethiopia
Tigre
Danakil
Haile Selassie
Britain
Escaping Gas Kills Father and Daughter in East St. Louis
A father Frank Singer, owner of a printing firm, and his 16 year old daughter Lorraine were found dead in their beds in East St. Louis. The wife was found unconscious after escaping illuminating gas caused carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident occurred Tuesday.
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East ST Louis, Ill
Frank Singer
Lorraine
Treasury seeks hoarder of gold connected to Josefowitz case
The Treasury Department said a New York safety deposit vault holding a $200 000 gold hoard was listed under the name Zelik Josefowitz. No further identification was found for Josefowitz who may not reside in the United States. The gold was seized by Secret Service agents under a search warrant with district attorney cooperation. The case cites presumptive violation of the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 carrying forfeiture of the gold and a fine equal to twice its value.
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Washington
Treasury Department
New York
Zelik Josefowitz
Josefowitz
Treasury
Secret Service
Paraguayan coup: Ayala government toppled in swift revolt
In Asuncion the Paraguayan military seized control after a near bloodless coup against President Eusebio Ayala. Foreign Minister Riart arrested. Gen Jose Felix Estigarribia held as precaution. Col Rafael Franco, hero of the Chaco War, expected to head the new government. Calm reported nationwide with no major violence.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Eusebio Ayala
Chaco
Ayala
Luis Riart
Jose Felix Estigarribia
Rafael Franco
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Franco
Revolt Leaders Move After Paraguay-Bolivia Treaty
Aslnclon aes houses opened and good natured crowds warned streets amid a revolt led by Col Federico Smith and Col Franco. The uprising followed congress ratifying the peace treaty negotiated in Buenos Aires and a Bolivian Paraguay peace invitation from President Roosevelt. Chaco veterans oppose the peace talks, denouncing professional politicians.
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Croy
Nos
Col Federico Smith
Chaco
Col Franco
Congress
Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Roosevelt
Biermann Seeks Renomination for Congressional Seat
Fred Biermann of Decorah Iowa announces his candidacy for renomination on the Democratic ticket in the fourth district for the June primary. He seeks to continue as representative in Congress.
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Washington (Ap
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Iowa
Zemo Skin Relief Promises Quick Comfort
A vintage ad touts Zemo as relief for itching and irritation from eczema pimples rashes and ringworm. It claims 25 years of use and approval by Good Housekeeping Bureau No 4874 with pricing 60 cents to a dollar.
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Good Housekeeping Bureau
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