Local Politics and News Highlights From January 29, 1932
The column notes Carl Snulekot announces candidacy for county supervisor from the first district in Glendale township. A cold wave drops the temperature to 19 as a recent dry snow settles. Dr H M Gage named president of a Liberal Arts college movement in Cincinnati. Miss Inez Woodruff and Lieut. Comm. Zalesky suffer injuries in a theater disaster in Washington with over 1 dead. Indians club entertains at Frank Filip’s home celebrating their annual gathering. F T Suits, federal inspector, transfers to Ottumwa. Seven Days at Greene's opera house and Cedar Rapids president of the grand lodge CSS attend meeting.
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Snulekot Furniture Compioneer
Usediae
Glendale
Col Township
H. M. Gage
Coe
Cincinnati
Inez Woodruff
L. F. Woodruff
Washington
Actuiaas
A . F. T. Suits
Ottumwa
Greene's
Opera House
Bal
Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge
The
CSS
Wiggam on Success and Women in Minds
In this Q and A excerpt from an Albert E Wiggam column the author discusses whether women influence men's success noting views by F A Woods and Fred Kelly and debating criminal sentence lengths while joking about social dynamics and human nature.
West Coast Welders Renew Strike Threat
West Coast welders threaten to strike again to press demands in a long running jurisdictional dispute with the American Federation of Labor. The United Brotherhood of Welders set a meet for Saturday after urging President Roosevelt to intervene to protect jobs.
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American Federation of Labor
United Brotr
Roosevelt
Insurance head dies in Des Moines at 81
James T. Sharp, 81, longtime head of the Mill Owners Mu Fire Insurance company of Des Moines, dies at his home. He retired in 1940 after 56 years with the firm founded by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James T. Sharp
Mu Fire Insurance Company
Big RAF Raids Hit Germany and Adjacent Regions
London reports a large RAF offensive Wednesday night targeting airfields in Holland Belgium France and western Germany. Six bombers are listed as missing and one fighter as missing after patrols.
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London
Holland
Belgium
France
Nazis cite de Gaulle links as four French shot in Paris
The German occupation authorities in unoccupied France announced the execution of four Parisians on Wednesday for "De Gaullist activities" the largest single group killed so far this year. The claim tied to de Gaulle resistance activities, marking a rare official reference to de Gaulle in German charges.
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Vichy
France
Wenesday
de Gaullist
Paris
Americans in Hongkong Reported Well by British
Washington reports all Americans in Japanese captured Hongkong are well, British authorities informed the state department on Wednesday. The British consulate at Macao did not confirm details and questioned Portuguese authorities. About 1,200 Americans were in the area, including 400 who were noted.
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Washington
Hongkong
State Department
Lisbon
Ma- Ee Ss Se
Bri
Macao
Rock Island Income Rises in Chicago Earnings Report
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad reported higher net operating income for the latest quarter, signaling improved profitability. Officials cited increased freight volume and efficiency gains amid ongoing restructuring efforts.
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Chicago (Ap
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Home-Mixed Cough Relief Advertised
A vintage remedy claims to dissolve in water, then mix 2% ounces of Pinex with syrup in a pint bottle to relieve coughs and bronchial issues. The ad promises a refund if not pleasing.
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Ceday Rapids
Danceland
Slavik Cing
Willa Nash
Richard Carey
Hal Weise
O 7Tion
Infantile Peralysis, Inc
United States
J. Frank Cravends
Jack Young
WMT
Helen Hayes
Alec Templeton
Dinah Shore
Mischa Auer
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
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RCA
Victrola and
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RCA Victor
Pires
Checker Electric Supply
Bank
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Defense
Albert E. Wiggam
F. A. Woods
Harvard
Sunes
America
Fred Kelly
Kelly
Germany
Lowlands
Rock Island
Bester
IG Stores
Liggett’s
Lay Ren
Glesce Glass Graduate
Woodbury's Soap
Doan
Absorbine JR
Penn’s Honey & Almond
Phillips Milk
Magnesia
Hill's
Liggett Drug Stores
Kantleex
Beas
Aioe Gos
Middy Coller
Revlon’s
Sailor Hat
Sailor Serge
L. ED
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