Iowa Farm Bureau Adopts Policy Before Convention
Des Moines reports show the Iowa Farm Bureau directors adopted a policy resolution before the 1936 convention. The measure calls for united action for equality of opportunity for farmers and support of legislative action regardless of political affiliation. Delegates expect attendance above 4 000 with dues likely raised to 10 annually and a new state president to be chosen from Kline Johnson or Gillette.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa
United Front
Ok “Ae
United States
Allan Kline
Vinton
Francis Johnson
Terris
Lester Gillette
Fostoria
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Triple Aaa
Johnson
Robbery reported at plane crash wreck in Goodwin
Federal officer said looters moved in after the American Airlines crash near Goodwin Arkansas. An unidentified man seized a roll of bills from a victim and fled through marshland. Officers roped off the site as souvenir hunters and mail sacks were salvaged. some letters lay scattered.
Hauptmann Seeks Last Court Hope Before Execution
Two days before the electric chair Hauptmann moves toward a final court appeal as Governor Hoffman withholds a reprieve. Attorneys Burkinshaw and Dodds rush a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and a stay to Washington, likely to seek relief from Supreme Court Justice Roberts.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
Lindbergh
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Neil Burkinshaw
Nugent Dodds
Hauptmann
Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Hoffman
Burkinshaw
New Jersey
Loot Recovered in Missouri Iowa Illinois Robberies
Ottumwa Sheriff Charles Novinger reports loot recovered from Homer Fanning and Alfred Schmidt tied to robberies across Missouri Iowa and Illinois. Deputies Floyd and Parker return with watches and jewelry. Major Means left for Illinois and not yet back. A fur piece and two fur coats mailed from Kansas City are also found. Novinger had mistaken his radio for stolen property and asks for its return.
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Kirksville
Charles A. Novinger
Homer Fanning
Alfred Schmidt
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Arthur Floyd
Maurice Parker
Ilinois
Fanning
Schmidt
Lewis Means
State Highway Patrol
Macon
Kansas City
Novinger
Ottumwa
Chicago Packers Seek Tax Recovery After AAA Ruling
Meat packers led by Miller and Hart seek court orders to release 662 798 posted during processing tax litigation and recover about 55 million dollars paid under the outlawed AAA. A hearing was postponed while federal prosecutors decide on a possible rehearing, with other firms expected to follow suit.
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Chicago
AAA
Miller and Hart, Inc
John P. Barnes
U. S. District Attorney's Office
Department of Justice
Wilson Lied Claims Raise War Entry Alleges Secret Treaties
Senate munitions committee exposes evidence that Wilson administration knew of secret wartime spoils treaties and re made Europe’s map. It cites conversations with Arthur Balfour and later Senate testimony claiming no knowledge until Versailles. House declines comment as Morgan partners denied funding curtailment.
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Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
America
United States
Wilson
Europe
Arthur Balfour
Great Britain
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
E. M. House
Germany
House
New York
Nye Committee
World War Days. I Will Stand On This Written Record.” . J. P. Morgan
Federal Reserve Board
Morgans
Colonel House
War and justice as path to peace
A reader argues that superficial disarmament or pacifism won’t end war. True peace requires justice among nations and higher group morality. Only a morally elevated state can uphold covenants and achieve the prophets’ peace, the author contends.
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Sons of God
New Diabetes Treatment Praised by Danish Scientists
CHICAGO AP reports a new diabetes treatment described as a novel insulin compound from Danish researchers. The drug reportedly acts longer than current insulin, allowing smaller doses and closer resemblance to natural anti diabetic effects, per Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday.
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Chicago
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Snowsl ide Buries Three Passenger Coaches in Calif
A 200 foot snowslide buried three Southern Pacific passenger coaches of westbound train No 21 near Eder station in the high Sierra Nevadas ten miles from Truckee. Rescue teams and doctors rushed to the scene as lines were cut and communication disrupted. The locomotive and other cars were not trapped.
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Sacramento
Calif
Southern Pacific
Eder Station
High Sierra Nevadas
Truckee
Emigrant Gap
Sparks
Nev
Eder
Norden
15-Ounce Baby Dies At Lutheran Hospital
Lutheran hospital reports the 15-ounce infant born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ponticoff lived only 24 hours. The AP states the tragedy occurred Wednesday with the baby’s brief life ending in the hospital.
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Hampton (Ap
Lutheran Hospital
Warren Ponticoff
Seven Die As Arkansas Airliner Crashes In Swamp
A luxury transcontinental airliner carrying seventeen people disintegrated in a swamp near Goodwin Arkansas after Tuesday night’s crash. Rescuers recovered fourteen passengers and three crew members. officials said full cause may not be determined. Relatives prepared to identify the dead as authorities convened in Memphis for funeral arrangements.
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Goodwin
Ark
Federal and Company
East
Arkansas
American Airlines
New York
Los Angeles
Department of Commerce
America
Lake Littlejohn
Commerce Department
Jack, Jones
Fort Worth
Tex
Washington
Memphis, Tenn
Frank Thompson
Memphis
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Lawrence Westbrook
Osceola
Urges Change Of Venue In Second O'Connor Trial
Former special prosecutor Horace Havner called for a venue change for the upcoming second O'Connor trial in Sioux City saying Woodbury county cannot yield an impartial jury. He argued defendants and their aides dominate the underworld and note broad opposition previously to the first trial. Havner credited State Auditor C. W. Storms with genuine cooperation and urged consideration of trials for O'Connor and others.
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Des Moines
INS
Edward L. O'Connor
Sioux City
Horace Havner
Havner
Woodbury
Woodbury County
Attorney General’s Office
Governor's Office
Executive Council
O’connor
C. W. Storms
O'Connor
William Arthur
C. W. McNaughton
Gazette
McNaughton
McNeaughton
Herring
Arthur O' O'Connor
National Grange Proposes Ten Point Farm Program to Replace AAA
The National Grange asked the Senate Agricultural Committee for a new nationwide plan to replace the AAA. The proposal includes farm contract funding, soil conservation, retirement of marginal lands, expanded surplus controls, export and by product development, new crops, relief supplies, and stronger protection of American farm markets.
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Washington
National Grange
America
Senate Agricultural Committee
AAA
Grange
Wallace
Congress
Senate
Center Point Youth Killed in Coasting Accident
Oren and Mrs. Simon of Center Point mourn nine year old J O Simon killed at 5 45 p m Wednesday when a truck driven by Georgie Kirk hit his sled on Hotel hill. Survived by parents two sisters grandparents William Werner near Alice formerly of Troy Mills. Fourth grade pupil.
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the Gazette
Center Point
O. J. Simon
Oren Simon
Georgie” Kirk
Oil Company
Young Simon
Kirk
Simon
William Werner
Alice
Troy Mills
Simon Bay
McCormick Emeralds Sell for 480 000 in Chicago Sale
Edith Rockefeller McCormick emerald necklace, famed as possibly the finest, was sold for 480000 in Chicago with probate court approval. The purchaser’s identity was not released and the buyer is believed to be abroad. Mrs McCormick originally paid 550000 for the jewels.
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Chicago
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Five Power Naval Parley Ends in Breakup
The London five power naval conference collapsed in failure as the United States and other powers rejected Japan's demand for parity with Britain and the United States. Japan withdrew from the talks after its delegation said divergence of views left no other choice. Norman H. Davis of the U S delegation opposed Japan's demand, noting a navy equal to the United States would advantage Japan.
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London
United States
Japan
Britain
Norman H. Davis
Osami Nagano
Nagano
Davis
Dropped charges and resignations tied to Iowa graft probe
The Cedar Rapids Gazette today exposes plans by graft and corruption figures in Iowa led by Attorney General Edward L. O Connor. Max Duckworth resigns as Woodbury County attorney and confesses bribery ties to a Sioux City gambling syndicate, aiming to shield O Connor and Maley as trials unfold next week and a retrial proceeds.
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Edward L. O'Connor
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Max.Duckworth
Woodbury
Dawtebaw Weetil Waah
Alaewinanth
Aweal Olcp
Waiilh Vejie
Usts Sas
O’connor
Duckworth
Woodbury County
O'Connor
Walter Maley
Joel Gagen
Mississippi
Missouri
Sioux City
Des Moines
Leo Wegman
Ralph Rippey
Plymouth County
Arthur
Grand Jury
Joe Siegel
Max Duckworth
The
Gazette
Maley
F. H. Rice
Marcy
Gagen
Hayner
Supreme Court
District Court
Supreme Courts
Woodbury County Bar Association
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Last Court Hope
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Dence
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Natl Grange
McCormick
Verne Marshall
Woodbury, County
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