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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

7

Nazi Turkish Trade Treaty Reported

Istanbul Turkey indicates a temporary trade pact with Germany covering exchanges of goods to 7.5 million Turkish pounds and an unlimited period. Nazmi Topcoglu says the deal shifts risk to Germany and may be extended. Turkey aims to broaden ties with Italy and other European nations as Germany remains its major customer.

Istanbul Turkey Germany Nazmi Topcoglu Comhuriyet Topcoglu Baron Franz von Papen United States Italy Britain Weden Norway Holland Switzerland

Drop Indictments Against Kansas City Prosecutor

W. W. Graves Jackson county prosecutor was cleared of circuit court charges of neglect of official duty as three indictments were dismissed. He faces an ouster suit in the state supreme court while continuing to be accused of failing to invoke liquor and gambling laws against certain establishments. A judge quashed one indictment for improper grand jury conduct, and the other two were dismissed on a motion by the assistant state attorney general.

Kansas City W. W. Graves Jackson County Lloyd C. Stark State Supreme Court Graves Marion D. Waltner Olliver W. Nolen

Water beetle Hydrophilus lays eggs in silken boats

A historical note explains the water beetle Hydrophilus lays eggs in tiny silken boats that float on the surface of the water, a curious reproductive behavior described for readers.

Hydrophilus

Eminent Sculptor Puzzle Pages Reflect Historical Figures

A vintage crossword style clue set features horizontal and vertical entries about an eminent sculptor. Answers reference Augustus, Irish terms, greetings, and material terms, with cross clues spanning gods, statues, and ancient crafts.

Role Borah Shaped Democrats in Court Plan Battle

The article outlines how Senator Borah directed Democratic strategy against Roosevelt’s court plan in 1937. It notes his dictation of key steps, his verdict on the defeat, and his emphasis on public support for institutions, citing letters, lawyers, educators, and clergy who opposed the plan.

Borah Washington INS Senate Roosevelt William Edgar Borah Supreme Court Ameri

Borah Leads Opposition Strategy Against President’s Plan

The narrative details how Senator Borah guided Democratic opposition to the President’s policy, urging no substitute and stressing merit in defeating the plan. It notes leaders like Van Nuys Wheeler and Burke, the push for constitutional amendments, and the retirement of Associate Justice Willis Van Devanter as a strategic blow.

Frederick van Nuys Ind Borah Burton K. Wheeler Mont Ben Stern van Nuys Edward R. Burke Neb Wheeler Burke Willis Vandevanter Wyoming Senate Judiciary Committee White House Vandevanter Supreme Court

Urge Caution in Arming Warns Manufacturers

The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to fund national defense with caution and prudence, arguing that excessive spending now could waste resources on obsolescence tomorrow. The AP report notes the call came Tuesday from Washington.

Washington (Ap National Association of Manufacturers Congress

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