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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1940

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Court records reveal name restores and desertion grounds

Mary Moore from Stanley C. Moore Jr. by Judge H C Ring on cruel and inhuman treatment. Property rights settled by stipulation. Plaintiff may resume Mary Bailey. Adaline H Goodlove from Ralph Goodlove by Judge H C Ring on desertion. Married July 17, 1929. Plaintiff restored to maiden name Adaline Brannaman.

Mary Moore Stanley C. Moore, Jr H. C. Ring Mary Bailey Adaline H. Goodlove Ralph Goodlove Adaline Brannaman

Fire Dispatch Reports Two House Fires in Davenport Area

At 11 19 a m a short circuit in a sweeper cord started a fire at 1953 Bever avenue SE Davenport. Nack Habib triggered the general alarm. At 11 22 a m sparks from a chimney caused a roof fire at 321 Eighth street NE Lloyd Evans activated a general alarm.

Davenport Bever Avenue Nack Habib Eighth Street Lloyd Evans

Mercy Hospital Birth Announcement

Mercy hospital reports a son born to Mr and Mrs John Tiernan at 510 Third Avenue SW on January 27.

Mercy Hospital John Tiernan Third Avenue SW

Local Man Frank C. Niles Dies at 75

Frank C. Niles aged 75 of 208 Third Street NW died in a local hospital at 2 45 a m Saturday. The death occurred after a period of illness and was reported by his family. He was a resident of the city and is survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending with the local mortuary.

Frank C. Niles Third Street NW

Cedar Rapids Couples Lead List of Marriage Licenses

Donald Madison Casner and Marjorie Letha Phillips both of Cedar Rapids. James O. McArtor and Rachel Marsh both of Cedar Rapids. Dean B. Miller and Vernona M. Bernstorf both of Cedar Rapids. Henry Monnich and Ruth Pierce both of Chicago.

Donald Madison Casner Marjorie Letha Phillips Cedar Rapids James O. McArtor Rachel Marsh Dean B. Miller Vernona M. Bernstorf Henry Monnich Ruth Pierce Chicago

Churchill Says Righteousness Will Prevail in War

Churchill warns Allies may change tactics but vows to stay the course. He lauds seamen and Finns for steadfast duty and courage, saying Hitler has lost his best chance and the Finns’ resistance boosts Allied confidence in democracy's fight against Nazism.

Hitler Russia Churchill

Water Safe Despite Bad Taste Says City Official

City water may taste objectionable but is safe to drink, says H. F. Blomquist, water works superintendent. Cedar River conditions are the worst in memory with low, frozen water carrying organic compounds. activated carbon is used, an interior aerating unit erected, and substantial chlorine applied.

H. F. Blomquist Cedar River

Girl Kills Lover After Argument

A 22-year-old woman, Eloise Sylvester of Normal, confessed she shot and killed her 23-year-old lover Ralph Daugherty after he brandished a knife during a violent argument at her home in Bloomington. She was jailed Saturday and told police she fired to defend herself.

Bloomington Ill Eloise Sylvester Normal Ralph Daugherty

DROW SINKING TRawLER M ori CREW MISSING

The Mori trawler crew is missing after a wreck reported off the east side of Man. A reward is offered for information about the incident and the vessel’s fate.

Nazi Flag Ban Marked on Seventh Anniversary

An official order from the minister of interior and the under secretary directs that no flags be flown on Tuesday, the seventh anniversary of the Nazi ascent to power, during a day normally featuring ceremonial decorations.

Dee IN Fevi Goeb Witheerick Mmcer Interior Saturney

Japan May Help Keep Reds Out of the Balkans

Rome reports indicate Japan could mediate to unite Balkans under Italy to bolster anti communist pact. Tokyo may gain access to European supplies as a reward, amid Berlin Moscow ties and Italy Germany alignments. Observers expect Japanese influence at Belgrade Balkan Entente talks.

Balkans Rome INS Joseph Stalin Japan Budapest Italy Germany Russia Balkan Belgrade Turkey Yugoslavia Rumania Greece

Ambassadors discuss Balkans pact amid European tension

Eji Aman, Japanese ambassador to Italy, meets Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano in Rome before leaving for Budapest. Reports circulated by Italian media claim 150 people were arrested in Soviet Ukraine on a vast conspiratorial plot targeting Stalin Voroshilov Molotov, with mass arrests said to follow in Kiev and other areas.

Rome Budapest Eji Aman Italy Galeazzo Ciano Balkans Soviet Ukraine Giornale d'Italia Red Army Ukrainian Republic Kiev

Liquor Probe Focuses On Iowa Officials Testimony

The hearing resumes Monday with Lane examined, Julius Jensen likely to be questioned next, and Liquor Commissioner Manley set to testify Thursday. The inquiry stems from the Herring Curtis exchange over liquor store prices and contraband shipments to Des Moines.

Kuble Lane Julius Jensen Commission Bernard E. Manley Boston Mass National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association Manley Herring-Curtis

Court House News Adjudges Denni s No Liability For Child Support

George R. Dennis seeks a district court ruling that he bears no responsibility for the support of a seven year old girl born to him and his ex wife Maxine Armstrong Dennis. He claims Maude E. Armstrong adopted the child with both parents consent in a decree from April 15 1939 and that his prior contributions were not legally required. The petition asks Maude E. Armstrong be held responsible for the girl s support and education and seeks an injunction against any communication with the plaintiff his mother or current wife.

George R. Dennis District Court Maxine Armstrong Dennis Maude E. Armstrong George R Dennis

Assessors Thank County Board For Time Given

A three member committee of Linn County assessors thanked the County Board of Supervisors for time allotted in 1939 to complete their work and for cooperation from county officials. Spokesman Charles Sladek Ely town assessor urged the same amount of time for the coming year and said assessors are satisfied though not seeking extra days.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Charles Sladek Ely Claude Knapp Marion City Lioyd Lefebvre Fairfax Township Sladek

Brown Township Mutual Renewal Extends Insurance Group

Renewal articles filed with the County Recorder extend the Brown Township Mutual Insurance Association of Springville for 20 years from Nov. 26, 1939. Officers include Robert C. Wilson president Dolph Van Sickle vice president Fred M. Bailey secretary treasurer and others. Also recorded is Cedar Rapids Coin Club Inc officers Frank Gorup president Earl Watts vice president Hellene Alexander secretary treasurer and stewards Royal H. Holbrook Artemas E. Washburn and A. W. Jenista.

Dempsy Jones Brown Township Mutual Insurance Association of Springville Robert C. Wilson Dolph van Sickle Fred M.bailey Thomas F. Pollock J. LeRoy Plumly Arthur R. Pearson Antone Falcon Frank Plummer Cedar Rapids Coin Club Frank Gorup Earl Watts Hellene Alexander Royal H. Holbrook Artemas E. Washburn A. W. Jenista

Sues on Mortgage Over Fifteen Thousand Dollar Claim

A district court petition filed Saturday by C. R. Frisby seeks $5,022.50 plus 8 percent interest from Nov 1 1939, $75 for the abstract, and costs from Ellen Louise Brammer in person and 13 other defendants in rem. Frisby asks for a receiver and sale of real estate if needed to satisfy the claim.

C. R. Frisby Ellen Louise Brammer

Judgment on rental suit awarded after appeal

Judge G J Haas declared a judgment of 32.50 for Mrs E M McCall after an appeal by J N Gunning and Catherine Gunning from a plaintiff award by Justice H R Churchill in the Aug 28 1939 rental claim suit. Defendants did not appear and their 99 counterclaim was dismissed.

G. J. Haas E. M. McCall J. N. Gunning Catherine Gunning H. R. Churchill Haas

Marion Woman Begs 30 Day Sentence for Intoxication

Justice Winfield A White of Marion presided over a muttimus arising in Marion Louisiana. Williams 41 of Marion was lodged in the county jail at 11 a.m. Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder to serve a 30 day sentence for intoxication.

Winfield A. White Marion Lamar Williams Harlan Snyder

Smile Missing As J. R. Parkies Query On Lewis' Thrust

In a volatile political scene Donahey’s Ohio bid falters amid Parkies and Limbach disclosures. Roosevelt or his pick could win Ohio’s 53 votes if Donahey withdraws. White House refrains from comment while New Deal officials avoid remarks on Salt Lake City plan.

J. R. Parkies Lewis Donahey Arthur L. Limbach Ohio Democratic Mr. Roosevelt Buckeye Roosevelt John N. Garner Paul V. McNutt Louisiana White House Salta City Utah Oscar L. Chapman Marshall E. Dimock Normal M. Littell

Farm Family Longevity and Wealth Advantage Reported

A study finds average farm family lifespans longer and wealth higher than urban households. Researchers attribute differences to land access, stable work, and community support, noting regional variations and historical trends.

Finland Reports Crushing Red Defeat in Offensive

Neutral observers say the Russian assault on the Mannerheim line stalled as Finnish forces absorbed the initial shock. They note reduced Russian manpower and reserves while Finland can replenish faster due to superior communications. An official note adds Russian planes dropped 140 bombs on eight Finnish towns, killing one, wounding three.

Finland

Mrs Mary Rance Recovering. Cub Pack 5 Visits Wilson Plant

Mrs Mary Rance of 1758 Mallory Street SW is recovering from illness. Cub Pack No 5 and leaders spent Saturday morning visiting the Wilson packing plant. fifty youths participated.

Mary Rance Mallory Street Wilson Packing Plant

Roadmaster Appointed Acting Leader at Rock Island

C. B. Murray of Rock Island becomes acting roadmaster at Sibley replacing J. R. Hays of Cedar Rapids who takes a leave of absence.

C. B. Murray Rock Island Sibley J. R. Hays Cedar Rapids

Ill man Harlan Amen critically ill at St Luke's Hospital

Harlan Amen of 2537 Vernon Court SE has been ill with blood poisoning since January 16 and was reported in critical condition on Saturday at St Luke's hospital.

Harlan Amen Vernoncourt SE St. Luke's Hospital

Thief Cleaned The Hook At Roosevelt Hotel Grill

Police described two Friday thefts at the Roosevelt hotel grill as a single hook crime. Frank E. Greene of Des Moines reported a $7.50 hat missing, and Richard Miller of 2730 Second Avenue SE reported a $50 over coat stolen from the same hook.

Roosevelt Hotel Frank E. Greene Des Moines Richard Miller Second Avenue SE Greene

Travel Pictures Highlight New York World’s Fair

Charles Novotny presented color travel pictures of the New York World’s Fair and an eastward journey at a High Twelve club meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. He also described a trip starting with a Great Lakes cruise.

East Charles Novotny High Twelve Club Roosevelt Hotel

Government seeks recovery of money judgment on promissory note

Saturday a federal court clerk received action by Stewart McDonald acting for the United States government against Kenneth F. and Laura D. Jones of Grundy Center to recover a $186.54 money judgment on a promissory note.

Clerk of Federal Court Stewart McDonald Federal Housing Administrator United States Government Kenneth F Laura D. Jones Grundy Center

Chamber Executive Speaks to Mount Pleasant Group

A. L. Taylor of Cedar Rapids Chamber addressed 85 Mount Pleasant Chamber members on The Chamber of Commerce and the Community. George Budde serves as president and George Dennis as secretary of the Mount Pleasant group.

A. L. Taylor Cedar Rapids

Volunteers Sought for Finnish Refugee Relief Knitting

Miss Helen Hubbard chairs Linn county Red Cross volunteer service appeal for knitting and sewing goods. Call Red Cross headquarters in the federal building to offer help.

Helen Hubbard Linn County American Red Cross Red Cross Federal Building

Dinner and Party Mark Co C 133rd Infantry Occasion

Seventy five members and guests of Co. C 133rd Infantry Iowa National Guard attended the annual dinner at Fleming's tea room and later the armory. Col. Walter Mull urged preparedness and recalled service in World War I and earlier with German forces. Capt. Klinge acted as toastmaster and Capt. Dvorak led ceremonies with guests Dr. Leo Sedlacek Dan Hunter and Lieut. Averill in attendance.

Co. C 133Rd Infantry Iowa National Guard Fleming's Third Avenue SE Armory Ctto W. Mull Infantry Reserve Sophus Klinge Vincent R. Dvorak Leo Sedlacek Dan Hunter B. R. Averill National Guard John M. Elliott Carleton K. Smith C Company

Henderson joins Iowa Mortgage Bankers board

H E Henderson of 401 Higley building was elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Mortgage Bankers association at the annual Des Moines convention. John W Leavitt of Cedar Falls was elected president Earl Linn of Des Moines vice president and Fred H Quiner of Des Moines reelected secretary treasurer. Other directors include W C Peterson Marshalltown Walter Barnes Des Moines A K Kreidler Des Moines and C L Roe Sioux City.

H. E. Henderson Higley Building Iowa Mortgage Bankers Association Des Moines Associated Press John W. Leavitt Cedar Falls Earl Linn Fred H. Quiner W. C. Peterson Marshalltown Walter Barnes A. K. Kreidler C. L. Roe Sioux City

Sub Zero Grips Deep South Tightens Cold Wave

A deep south cold wave drives sub zero readings for Tennessee and northern Mississippi Alabama Georgia. Birmingham airport records nine below zero at 5 30 am while St Joseph Missouri reports twenty one below. Atlanta falls to four above as Florida reports cool breezes and citrus concerns.

Atlanta Birmingham Ala Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Jackson Mercury United States Weather Bureau St. Joseph Florida Jacksonville Tampa Gulf Coast

Glenmore Hosiery Boss Buys Picket Sign to Boycott

Philip E. Smith of Glenmore Hosiery runs a ten foot sign above his store inviting customers to buy elsewhere amid a wage dispute with the burglar alarm workers union. Smith says the plan aims to hasten a settlement, despite anticipated losses.

New York Philip E. Smith Glenmore Smith International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Philip Fox Glenmore Hosiery Company

Thomas Chosen to Succeed Borah as Idaho Senator

John Thomas, a Gooding banker, was appointed by Gov. Bottolfsen to fill the late Senator Borah's term. Born 1874 in Prairie View Kansas, he moved to Idaho in 1909, founded First National Bank at Gooding, and earlier served a partial term after 1928. He pledged to support Borah's antiwar stance.

Boise, Ida ULP John Thomas Gooding Friday C. A. Bottolfsen William E. Borah U. S Idaho Thomas United States Frank R. Gooding Senate Roosevelt James Pope Sen. Borah Prairie View Kan Central Normal College Great Bend Phillips County First National Bank

Santell Demonstrates Feats Of Strength At Wilson High

Arthur Santell gave a Friday assembly at Wilson High School showing feats of strength. He drove nails with his teeth tore a catalog into sixteenths and snapped a steel chain. He also spoke on health and outlined basic healthy living rules.

Santell Wilson High Assembly Wilson High School Arthur Santell

Fire kills four in Illinois home when family asleep

A young woman, Olive Wishon, 22, and her three children Connie Roberta 2 Junior Duane 9 months and sister Oledia Shilps 8 perished in a Saturday blaze that gutted their MACOM Illinois residence as they slept.

MACOM Ill Olive Wishon Connie Roberta Junior Duane Oledia Shilps

North Western Road Shows 1939 Profit

The Chicago and North Western railroad reported a net railway operating income of 5 722 260 for 1939, reversing a 125 511 deficit in 1938. December income totaled 284 569, up from 199 321 in December 1938.

Chicago Chicago and North Western Railroad

Liner Noses Over at Washington Airport

An Eastern Airlines transport jet arriving from Atlanta nosed over after landing at Washington airport. Only the pilot co pilot and steward were aboard none were injured and no other details were given.

Washington Ins Eastern Airlines Atlanta

New King’s Daughters Circle Naomi Formed in Linn County

A new King’s Daughters circle named Naomi was formed Friday afternoon at 1100 E avenue NW house of Mrs. George Hayes. Mrs. Arthur E. Chase presided and officers installed include Mrs. Hayes president and Mrs. Smith vice president. Members listed include Mrs. A L Smith Mrs L J Crawford Mrs Esther Hosmer Mrs Perry Roberts Mrs A J Clawson and Mrs Earl Petefish. Tea was served by Mrs. Hayes and her daughter Dorothy. Next meeting February 1 at Mrs Crawford’s home 1155 K avenue NW.

King’s Daughters Circle George Hayes E Avenue NW Arthur E. Chase Linn County Union Naomi A. L. Smith L. J. Crawford Esther Hosmer Perry Roberts A. J. Clawson Earl Petefish Hayes Chase Smith Crawford Hosmer Roberts Jennie McCowen Dorothy K Avenue NW

Praha Rebekah Lodge No 5 Holds Friday Meeting

Praha Rebekah lodge No 5 met Friday with LeNora Schuknecht appointing committees for draping burial staff finance reporter unwritten work social and other duties. A birthday party followed with dance numbers by Miss Helen Lindeken's pupils and various student performances and recitations.

Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 LeNora Schuknecht Mary Seda B. Ehrenberger Lenore Messa Irene Hardy Bess Dytrt Emma Jadrnicek Julia Stefan Cleo Frasinger Millie Rutledge Mary Neckville Bessie Novotny Nellie Cox Agnes Dobrovsky Marie C. Novak Wendelene Simanek Libbie Fieseler Emma Benesh Anna Svoboda Anna Zvacek Alma Leksa Martha Felter Marie Smith Carrie Vavra Beatrice Pidima Alma Vokolek Ruby Blazek Hattie Vogel Emily Matousek Agnes Konigsmark Helen Platner Mary Jensen Julia Barta Mildred Kaplan Libbie Vishek Helen Lindeken Tinkle Bell Ballet Gloria Poula Marilyn Svee Kay Engler Patsy Stelcik Sharon Lou Murphy Butterfly Ballet Kathryn Duster Ann Mallon Patricia Gillen Loisjean Harger Merle Breiholz Donald Goodyear Joan Dulin Rosemary Jun Leon Platner Lillian Heral Henrietta Seabrooke Benjamin Paroulik Betsy Ross Marceline Kaplan Lorraine Leksa Mrs. Babbage

Charles Bureshes Host Surprise Party for Son

Mr and Mrs Charles Buresh at 210 Seventh Avenue SW hosted a surprise party Thursday evening for their son Raymonds sixteenth birthday. Green and white decor and a mint labeled gift table framed the event. Prizes went to Rita Spaight Vincent Smith Mary Jayne Klassen and Billy Boston among guests Maxine Taylor Marilyn Cusack Bernadine Erlacher Vincent Doyle Dick Shea Bernard Erlacher and Donald Bell.

Charles Buresh Seventh Avenue SW Raymond Rita Spaight Vincent Smith Mary Jayne Klassen Billy Boston Maxine Taylor Marilyn Cusack Bernadine Erlacher Vincent Doyle Dick Shea Bernard Erlacher Donald Bell

Service Club Dinner and Boxing Night at Community House

The Service club of the Community House held a Thursday dinner then toured the gym to watch the boys boxing. President Mrs Clara Briles led the business session with reports from Mrs Virginia Carter and Mrs Helen Klinter. Prizes in cards went to A Wasendorf Fred Niemeier Mrs Bessie Bartholomew Miss Belle Star Miss E Ross and E Binsinger. Guests included A Wasendorf H Miner M Ard E Niemeier Mrs John Huston and Mrs Dorothy Jefferd.

Service Club Clara Briles Virginia Carter Helen Klinter A. Wasendorf Fred Niemeier Bessie Bartholomew Belle Star E. Ross E. Binsinger H. Miner M. Ard

Surprise Birthday Honor For Iola Snell At Edgewood Home

Iola Snell was honored at a surprise birthday party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Snell in Edgewood reed SW. The party featured games and a musical program with gifts presented. Attending were Mesdames Mary Simon, Mary Verba, Genevieve Davis, Mildred Holubar, Ruth Stolba, Marjorie Melsh, Emma Hodina, La Von Bell and H. M. Snell, plus Misses Rose Phillips, Thelma Pike, Lillian Sanborn, Marion Safely, Bernadette Bell, Mary Lou Stolba, and Ruby and Wanda Snell.

Iola Snell H. M. Snell Edgewood Reed Mary Simon Mary Verba Genevieve Davis Mildred Holubar Ruth Stolba Marjorie Melsh Emma Hodina la von Bell Rose Phillips Thelma Pike Lillian

Sea Scout Kingston Sleigh Ride Party Attended by Local Group

Sea Scout Ship Kingston met Thursday for a sleigh ride party. After the ride, refreshments were served at the home of Victor E. Hahn. Attendees included Milton Eye and wife, R. J. Kolarik, Julia Kidd, Bob Cray, Libbie Fikers, Don Lehmkuhl, Veda Willets, Mary Herrmann, Delores Wilson, Helen Kokes, Harold Andrews, Ruth Ann Smith, Harry St. Germain, Ann Barta, Dale McCalley and Twyla Memler.

Kingston Victor E. Hahn Milton Eye R. J. Kolarik Julia Kidd Bob Cray Libbie Fikers Don Lehmkuhl Veda Willets Mary Herrmann Delores Wilson Helen Kokes Harold Andrews Ruth Ann Smith Harry St. Germain Ann Barta Dale McCalley Twyla Memler

Harmony Club Elects New Officers for Six Months

The Harmony club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Edith Kisling as hostess. New officers were elected: Mrs. Edith Carlson president, Mrs. Edith Eiber treasurer, and Mrs. Kisling secretary. Guests included Mrs. Charlies Gilson of Sioux City and Mrs. Fern Hutchison of Marshalltown. The group planned a Feb 13 meeting at 948 Sixteenth Avenue SW with Mrs. Margaen.

Harmony Club Edith Kisling Edith Carlson Edith Eiber Kisling Charlies Gilson Sioux City Fern Hutchison Marshalltown Marg Aeen Sixteenth Avenue

Miss Supple Hosts Camille Tormey Farewell Dinner

Miss Lorraine Supple of 1229 Third avenue SE will host a candlelight dinner Saturday evening in honor of Miss Camille Tormey who departs February 1 to relocate to Muskegon Michigan. Guests include Donald McDermott and Robert Carnes.

Lorraine Supple Third Avenue SE Camille Tormey Muskegon, Mich Donald McDermott Robert Carnes

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge Honors Wildey Anniversary

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No. 221 met in Maine lodge hall at 838 First avenue E. The charter was undraped for Mrs. Rose Comport and Mrs. Letta Talbott. A service commemorated the birth anniversary of Thomas Wildey founder of American Odd Fellowship with solos and piano. Past Grand Master Norman Smith of Iowa spoke on Wildey. Members were asked to bring a five cent gift to the next meeting.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No Maine Lodge First Avenue Rose Comport Letta Talbott Thomas Wildey American Odd Fellowship Hildred Brague Margaret Noblett Bernice Hammond Frieda Schollman Nettie Chiverton Elizabeth Meyne Norman Smith Iowa

Mrs. Chmelicek Hosts Shower for Bride-Elect Bezdecny

Mrs. Joseph Chmelicek entertained at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at the Z C B J hall honoring her niece Miss Viasta Bezdecny. The bride elect will wed Ernest Sulek of Solon on February 3. Miss Helen Bezdecny sang several numbers and 100 guests enjoyed refreshments.

Joseph Chmelicek Z. C. B. J. Hell Viasta Bezdecny Ernest Sulek Solon Helen Bezdecny

Jolly Neighbors Host Prizes Awarded to Local Ladies

Mrs. Ralph Hepker hosted the Jolly Neighbors and awarded banco prizes to Mesdames Julius Hepker Ted O'Brien and Charles Packingham. The group will meet again February 8 at Mrs. Ray Hines's home.

Ralph Hepker C Avenue NE Jolly Neighbors Banco Julius Hepker Ted O’brien Charles Packingham Ray Hines

Stardusters Meet at Evelyn Cooper Home

The Stardusters gathered Thursday evening at 1733 K avenue NE home of Evelyn Cooper. Members present were Patty Ann Dudek Marian Pollitz Verla Bergloff Norma Schmatt Virginia Boyle and Marie Ann Doherty.

Stardusters Evelyn Cooper K Avenue NE Patty Ann Dudek Marian Pollitz Verla Bergloff Norma Schmatt Virginia Boyle Marie Ann Doherty

Norris 10 Supports Wheeler Candidacy

The article notes Norris backing Wheeler as a liberal candidate with a broad platform. Wheeler proposes a national economic conference to address surds like unemployment and insecure aging, aims for industrial democracy, and pledges neutrality and anti entanglements abroad. He also calls for labor advancement, civil rights enforcement, and jobs or work relief.

Roosevelt Alva B. Adams Colo Wheeler United Mine Workers Convention

Denial of Reported Bombers Flown From U S for Allies

Washington officials deny that American made bombers are being flown across U S territory to Newfoundland and then across the Atlantic to England and France. President Roosevelt says he has not been informed. state department confirms only two American planes flown across the border.

Washington State Department United States Newfoundland Atlantic England France Dispatch California Botwood New Foundland Roosevelt New York Michal McDermott Bureau of Current Information War Department Civil Aeronautics Authority C. C. Pirie Ireland

Flint Crew Recovers Ship After Complex War Time Snafu

The Flint crew recounts encounters with a German prize crew and British forces as their ship neared Norway and Murmansk. They describe navigating with German and American cooperation, delays in returning papers, and eventual release by Russian and Norwegian authorities before discharging cargo at Bergen and planning homeward voyage.

Germany Tromsoe Norway Murmansk Soviet Russia Haugesund Gainard

Former Kaiser Wilhelm II Turns Eighty One in Exile

In Doorn Netherlands on the eve of his eighty first birthday Wilhelm II the former German emperor contemplates a looming European war. Censoring of congratulatory letters by German authorities and restricted family contact mark his birthday observance. A Dutch interlocutor recalls a warning about Hitler’s possible arrival in Holland.

Doorn The Netherlands Germany Wilhelm II Hitler Holland Grey

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