England Recognizes Republican Government in Spain
The British government under Prime Minister Chamberlain declares the Spanish republican government scattered and no longer a settled authority. It notes General Franco’s statements on independence aligned with Rome and Berlin, signaling Western recognition of Franco forces. The piece also touches on domestic policy debates in Washington including debt limits and economic measures.
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Bey
England
Spain
France
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Franco
Rome
Berlin
General Franco
Laborite
Clement Attlee
High Court Rules Sitdown Strikes Illegal in Fansteel Case
The U S Supreme Court ruled that the National Labor Relations Board cannot force reinstatement of workers fired for sitdown participation in the Fansteel Metallurgical plant case at North Chicago Illinois. Chief Justice Hughes led a five to two decision calling sitdowns illegal and affirmed the court’s power to review NLRB findings in related cases.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
National Relations Board
Hughes
Supreme Court
Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation
North
Chicago
National Labor Relations Board
Hugo L. Black
Hugh Pierre
Lucy
Labor Board
High Court
Columbian Enameling and Stamp Ing Corporation
Terre Haute
Ind
Sands Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Stanley Reed
Felix Frankfurter
Harlan F. Stone
Unaware House Fire After Wires Burn at Cedar Rapids
Fire damaged the Chesley Rodgers home at 372 Nineteenth Street SE Sunday at 9 35 am after a chimney spark burned a roof hole and attic. Flames reached 20 feet high, and some upstairs furnishings were damaged before tarps were used. Rodgers learned of the blaze only after telephone wires burned through. Neighbor alerted the fire department led by Chief E P Kohout.
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Chesley Rodgers
Nineteenth Street SE
Chester Houser
Rodgers
E. P. Kohout
Representative government and bureaucratic expansion in Iowa
During this week’s recess Iowa’s legislators could reflect on the Forty-eighth general assembly creating more appointive jobs through patronage. The stated aim is better efficiency, yet critics warn it widens government and invites administrative awkwardness and inefficiency. Not even Nels Kraschel had the nerve.
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Iowa
Forty
General Assembly
Nels Kraschel
Governor's Expanded Powers in Consolidation Bills
A joint committee on consolidation and coordination of state government endorses bills granting the governor extended authority. The measures outline creation of quick executive actions, budget adjustments, and emergency powers to streamline state operations. The package emphasizes centralized control to speed decisions across agencies.
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Joint Committee On
Lincoln pardon gives deserter a second chance at Five Forks
A 1864 Lincoln letter pardoned Roswell McIntyre of the New York Cavalry upon returning to duty and serving out his term. He later died at Five Forks in 1865, illustrating forgiveness and perseverance amid Civil War sacrifice.
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Lincoln
Executive Mansion
Roswell McIntyre
Co . 6Th Regt
New York Cavalry
Abraham Lincoln
R McIntyre
Five Forks
Virginia
McIntyre
City Halts Gas Rate Action Until 1939 Audit
Cedar Rapids council will decide whether to adjust consumer gas rates after the 1939 audit. Key factors are federal tax claims settlement and continued earnings growth. Commissioner Burgus urged awaiting the audit findings and report from the accountant and engineer.
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Cedar Rapids
L. D. Burgus
Clash Over Labor Negotiators Power Delays Peace Effort
Washington reports a behind the scenes dispute over limits on AFL CIO negotiator authority. AFL head William Green pressed reservations to President Roosevelt about renewing talks with CIO. CIO President John L Lewis was silent then considering counterpoints while likely approving negotiator appointments. Frances Perkins had pressed for unity between the groups.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
A. F. of L
William Green
Roosevelt
CIO
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Frances Perkins
Roosevelt to push showdown votes on old age pension plans
House leaders inform President Roosevelt that major bloc movements such as the Townsend old age pension plan inflation and farm cost measures will be crushed this session. Roosevelt plans to request 150 million dollars in WPA emergency relief funds and 1.5 billion for next year, while opposing basic reorganizations of relief.
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House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Townsend
Ludlow
House
Washington
INS
Congress
Blac
Ways and Means Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
Byrnes
S. C
Clifton Woodrum
F D R Very Little Chance Of Reelection Survey Says
Fortune magazine reports a March survey finding President Roosevelt would have little chance of winning reelection in 1940 if he runs again. It cites that only about a third would vote for him, with Dewey, Vandenberg, and Garner as leading opponents. The piece notes broad desire to cut federal spending and modified WPA relief, plus a large undecided bloc.
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New York
Roosevelt
Fortune Magazine
Fortune
John N. Garner
Thomas E., Dewey
Manhattan
First Lady Resigns From Group Amid D A R Controversy
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt acknowledged resigning from a national organization but would not confirm if the Daughters of the American Revolution was involved. She cited disagreement with policies and noted the group has its headquarters in Washington. She had joined since arriving at the White House.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Daughters of the American Revolution
Roosevelt
Constitution Hall
Marion Anderson
Anderson
Citizens’ Committee
Merian Anderson
White House
D.A.R
Palm-O-Graph feature to reveal celebs palm readings
The Gazette debuts Palm-O-Graph a cartoon feature with palm prints and signatures of celebrities from art film radio politics sports science and more Readers can obtain their own palm print via a special chemically treated paper and receive a 500 word personalized reading The first Palm-O-Graph appears Wednesday showing inherent and acquired traits through left and right hand analysis
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the Gazette
Dave Seltz
Mr. Seltz
State Officials Under Scrutiny Over State Car Use
Gov George A Wilson asked Commerce Commission members M P Conway and B M Richardson to explain why two state owned cars were in Excelsior Springs Missouri last week. Cars 201 and 205 were used on official business to Kansas City and back. Council members noted no approval for out of state use was obtained.
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Des Moines
George A Wilson
B M. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
M P Conway
Atlantic
State Commerce Commission
Excelsior Springs
State Executive Council
A. H. Avery
Spencer
Avery
W G. C. Bagley
Richardson
United Press
Conway
Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
C B. Akers
Wilson
Akers
City Sells Bridge Refunding Bonds At Record Low Rate
Merchants National bank of Cedar Rapids bid successfully for 205000 in First avenue bridge refunding bonds at par plus a 115 premium. Bonds carry 1 percent interest with no payments until November 1, yielding just over 1 percent annual. Maturing in five years, proceeds retire remaining 4.5 percent original issue bonds. Other bidders included Northern Trust Chicago and John Nuveen.
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Merchants National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue Bridge
Northern Trust Company
John Nuveen
Chicago
Ernest Kosek
Katz Hopes Dashed in Katz Kidnaping Inquiry
Police said two convicts who claimed to have information about the kidnapping of 4 year old Michael Katz failed to provide usable leads after an all night interrogation. No new clues were found and the investigation stalled.
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New York
INS
Michael Katz
Indictment Of Four Of Earle Cabinet Asked
A special grand jury recommended indicting four members of former Governor George Earle's cabinet and others linked to his Democratic administration. The charges include conspiracy to defraud, payroll padding in the highway department, blackmail of state employees for political contributions, and misuse of surety bonds on state contracts. The named officials are David L. Lawrence Ralph M. Bashore Roy E. Brownmiller and Warren van Dyke. The panel noted it did not make specific findings about Earle himself but urged caution by future leaders to prevent state fund misuse.
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Harrisburg
George H Earle
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Highway Department
David L. Lawrence
Commonwealth
Ralph M. Bashore
Democratic State Committee
Labor and Industry
Roy E. Brownmiller
Warren van Dyke
Brownmiller
Alhough
George H. Earle
Roosevelt and Goldwyn Escape Fire at Studio Office
James Roosevelt and Samuel Goldwyn were chased from Goldwyn’s office when a fire erupted in a private projection room. They were viewing rushes for a new film when a flame burst into the room and the corridor filled with smoke. both escaped unharmed.
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Hollywood
Calif
James Roosevelt
Samuel Goldwyn
Roosevelt
Goldwyn
Gasoline book incident prompts Iowa council review
Two versions of the O'Brian gasoline book affair were presented to the Iowa executive council. Former Secretary of State Robert E. O'Brian claimed $260 worth of books were for the office, with unused portions delivered to his successor. Secretary Miller disputed the statements and receipts, noting no receipts were signed. The matter was referred to Miller and Attorney General Fred Everett for investigation.
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DES Moines
O'Brian
Iowa Executive Council
Secretary of State
Robert E. O’brian
Comptroller’s Office
O’brian
Earl
G. Miller
Bergeson
Miller
Council
Fred Everett
Britain and France Move to Recognize Franco Spain
London and Paris act to recognize Franco's government as the government of Spain in a bid to end the 31 month civil War. Chamberlain defends the move despite Labour and Communist protests and warns of continued fighting if republican resistance endures. Premier signals a debate on Tuesday to test cabinet support.
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London
Great Britain
France
Francisco Franco
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Ment
House of Commons
William Gallagher
Britain
Chamberlain
Spain
Franco
Germany
Italy
Commons
Labor Party
Four Players Win All Perfect Bridge Hands
Lincoln Nebraska report says Bill Olsen dealt four bridge hands that would occur once in 2 quintillion quintillion quintillions using a new Shuttiea deck. O J Allison received clubs, Olsen spades, Tempie diamonds, Steeie hearts in a single remarkable deal.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bill Olsen
Olsen
O. J. Allison
Bill Tempie
Charlie Steeie
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