Roosevelt Urges Defense of Democracy and Spain Aid
President Roosevelt outlines steps to preserve democracy as European and regional threats rise. He notes aid to the Spanish Republic and warns that destroying any branch of U S government endangers the nation. Iowa faces a session with $3 million more appropriations and debate over homestead exemptions and tax shifts.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Alist
Spain
Europe
Russia
Germany
United States
Homestead exemption impact on local revenues debated
The piece argues the Homestead exemption substantially reduces municipal and county revenues forcing higher property valuations or levies, harming homeowners including small owners, while a few exempted homes may dodge taxes but face new forms of levies or sales taxes. It also notes public spending growth by Iowa and reflects on Col. Daniel MacCormack’s death after recounting a veteran immigration case.
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Herring
Iowa
Dutch Royal Wedding Unites Juliana and Bernhard in The Hague
Crown Princess Juliana and German Prince Bernhard wed in civil and church ceremonies in The Hague. The event drew two million celebrants and culminated with a royal decree naming Bernhard His Royal Highness Prince of The Netherlands.
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Bernhard
the Hague
Netherlands
Juliana
Bernhard Zu Lippe
Hussars
Prince
The
H. T. Obbink
Oestegeest
Petronella van der Meer
Canalman
Martinus van Stijn
Wilhelmina
Ja’s
Groote Kerk
Inciliators Seek GM Conference as Strike Persists
The article reports hopeful efforts to bring employer and employee representatives together for a conference amid the General Motors strike. It notes a key barrier is GM executives’ reluctance to discuss while sit-down strikers remain idle, with about 50,000 workers out and up to 200,000 more potentially joining.
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General Motors
Are Motors
Violent Earthquake Reported in London
An earthquake registered in London on Thursday, with seismograph needles moving six to seven inches. Experts estimate the quake occurred about 4,770 miles away, likely in central Asia or the West Indies, and note it was nearly as strong as the 1935 Quetta event in India.
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London
Quetta
Central Asia
West Indies
Strike Cause Debate Sparks Labor Tensions
The text argues workers should reveal facts about pay and conditions at General Motors plants to bolster their case. It also questions John L. Lewis and claims he aims to undermine the American Federation of Labor, suggesting critics demand clear explanations from organizers.
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General Motors
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Narrow minds and their power in religion and life
A 1937 meditation on narrow mindedness and focus. The author compares one track thinking to a sharp needle and argues that a focused mind can both aid and harm, citing Burke Ruskin St Paul and the need for a clear aim to achieve lasting impact.
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Uje
Goldsmith
Burke
Ruskin
St. Paul
Path Cleared for Mattson Kidnapper
The Seattle Times prints a personal column plea from a supposed Mattson kidnapper family setting terms for ransom and warning police to refrain from action. Authorities have shown leniency mirroring the 1935 Weyerhaeuser case with no arrests amid the 11 day captivity of 10 year old Charles Mattson.
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Seattle
Seattle Times
Charles Mattson
Tacoma
Mable
Ann
Wash
Department of Justice
State
W. W. Mattson
Mattson
George Weyerhaeuser
Washington
William Mahan
Heated hearing as regents clash over Dr. Glenn Frank
Madison regents confront efforts to end Frank eleven year presidency at the University of Wisconsin The dispute features Regents President Harold M Wilkie alumni leaders and regents protesting and a crowded corridor outside Frank's office Students hiss references to Gov La Follette while charges of mismanagement and neglect of lectures and journalism are raised by regents and supporters brief statements from Wisconsin Alumni Association leaders accompany the heated session.
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Madison
Wis
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
University Board of Regents
Regents
Harold M. Wilkie
Frank
Harry Adams
Beloit
Daniel Grady
University
Adams
Wilkie
Phil la Follette
la Follette
Kenneth Hones
Grady
Harry Bullis
Minneapolis
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Caryl Morse
George S. Haight
Chicago
Bullis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Regents Set Final Hearing for Frank Presidency
Madison Wisconsin regents overrode Dr Glenn Franks request for more time to mount a defense as university president and scheduled a final hearing. After Frank answered the charges alumni legislators and others spoke in his behalf. Zona Gale Breese, noted author, accused politics of influencing the case.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin Regents
Glenn Frank
Frank
Zona Gale Breese
la Follette
Regents
Iowa Congressmen Say Brookhart Is Considered For ICC
Iowa's congressional delegation said former Senator Smith W Brookhart is under consideration for the interstate commerce commission but there is no assurance he will be chosen. Senators Gillette and Herring backed Brookhart, noting Des Moines' Claude R Porter already on the ICC may not help his odds.
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Washington
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Interstate Commerce Commission
Guy.m. Gillette
Clyde L. Herring
Brookhart
Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
ICC
Claude R. Porter
Des Moines
Gillette
Capitol
Chinese Seize Drug Addicts In First Raids
Peiping reports police raids target narcotics dens in the city. About 100 prisoners were seized amid a nationwide anti narcotic campaign led by Gen. Sung Cheh Yuan. Authorities say many addicts may be offered treatment with potential life prison terms for those seeking help.
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Peiping
China
Sung Cheh-Yuan
Hopeh-Chahar
Believe Influenza Epidemic Subsiding In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids health officials say the influenza peak was reached last week and conditions are improving. Superintendent Arthur Deamer reports better school conditions while doctors expect fewer cases, noting three influenza related deaths since December 25.
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Cedar Rapids
Arthur Deamer
City reuses wrecked car at crossroads to urge safety
Kansas City officials left a battered vehicle at a busy intersection with a safety sign on Wednesday night. Thieves then stripped parts worth 150 dollars. A second wrecked car was placed there on Thursday after all salvageable pieces were removed.
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Kansas City
Labor program now awaited by Congress
President Roosevelt plans wage and hour legislation and a liberal court interpretation, with Congress split over the approach. Embargo on arms to Spain passes 80 to 0 in the Senate and 403 to 1 in the House, as budget and relief talks loom. Upcoming items include extending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, gold value changes, and a $2 billion stabilization fund, plus social welfare proposals.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Spain
Garner
White House
Reconstruction Corporation
Council Must Decide Soon On Hydro Electric Plant Option
The Iowa Electric Light and Power company franchises expire March 22 and the city must decide by March 1 on an option to purchase the hydro electric plant at the Cedar River dam. Negotiations with the company are set to begin as the old contract and rental-financing history are reviewed.
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Light Co
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar River
H. F. Blomquist
Don Hines
Light Company
Wool Waterworks Department
Leaders Agree To Extend Gold Acts And RFC
Washington action extends the life of the 2 billion dollar stabilization fund and the President’s power to devalue gold, plus the reconstruction finance corporation to June 30, 1939. Senators Robinson and Harrison announce immediate bills to extend federal emergency agencies before February 1. The conference included Bankhead Morgenthau Eccles Jones Bell Rayburn Glass Doughton Steagall and Steagall.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Robinson
Senate
Bankhead
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Federal Reserve
Marriner S. Eccles
RFC
Jesse Jones
D. W. Bell
Rep. Rayburn
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Glass
Virginia
Banking Authority
Rep
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Steagall
House Banking and Currency Committee
Sleet Storm Grips Cedar Rapids Streets After Cold Snap
A sleet storm swept Cedar Rapids and nearby areas Thursday afternoon, hindering traffic as the temperature fell from 37 to 6 degrees by morning. Wednesday's weather included a 31 degree drop from a high of 37 with light snow flurries and drizzle. Precipitation measured at .03 inch by Chambers Inskeep records.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers Inskeep
Try to Break Auto Strike Deadlock in Detroit
Governor Frank Murphy led two meetings aimed at ending the Detroit auto workers strike with General Motors but the two sessions failed to resolve the deadlock. James F. Dewey, a federal labor conciliator, said neither side agreed to anything at the close.
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Detroit
Frank Murphy
Michigan
General Motors Corporation
James F. Dewey
Department of Labor
Sit Down Strikes Rise Across Auto Fields Amid Lockout
Detroit GM negotiators offered terms while the union accepted most but a clause forcing sit down strikers to leave plants. The stoppages idle about 50,000 GM workers and affect 19,875 more at Flint Pontiac operations. Union plans include action at Briggs and Murray Body plants with 2,500 and related sit downs.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
Automobile Workers of America
General Motors
Allied Industries
Flint
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Company
Saginaw
Bay City
Homer Martin
Michigan
Edward D. Black
Akron
Minnesota
Duluth
Florence-Wehrle Stove Company
Newark
Briggs Body
Murray Body Company
United Automobile Workers
Briggs
Lincoln
Ford Motor Company
Man Arrested In Cedar Rapids Hit and Run Fatality
John Toeller, 62, and his wife were struck while crossing First street in Cedar Rapids. William Kerchill and J W Cahalan were arrested on charges related to the crash with a coroner's inquest planned for next week. Kerchill admits drinking and driving, claiming he did not realize he had hit anyone.
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John Toeller
First Avenues
First Street
First
Second Avenues
William Kerchill
EB Avenue NW
J. W. Cahalan
First Avenue NW
Cahalan
Kerchill
G. K. Thompson
Thompson
Knight
B. L. Knight
Leibsohn Motors, Inc
A Or E Avenue NW
International Harvester
Second Avenue
E Avenue
Fifth Street
Chevrolet
Ellis Inn
E Avenue NW
South Side
Toeller
Motorist Charged After Car Strikes Pedestrian Near Street Car
Paul Kelly of 1930 Higley avenue SE faces a reckless driving charge after his auto crossed left of a westbound Kenwood street car at First avenue and Thirtieth street E and struck Gene Davidson, who was about to board. Davidson suffered bruises and was treated at home. The incident occurred during icy sleet with one headlight reported and the street car stopping to load passengers. Kelly pled not guilty in police court and awaits a Tuesday trial date.
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Paul Kelly
Higley Avenue
Hanna
Stodola
Kenwood
First Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Gene Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Davidson
Kelly
Harley Berry
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