Poland weighs note to Danzig amid rising tensions
Poland prepares to issue a note to Danzig for explanations on recent Free City developments including a free corps and anti aircraft guns. Britain and France may be warned to honor alliance commitments as Germany moves troops toward Danzig and arms pour in.
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Warsaw
Poland
Danzig
Free City
Britain
France
Germany
Kurjer Poranny
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Frink Fined and Jailed for Driving While Intoxicated
Leslie R. Frink, 33, of 183 Sixteenth Avenue SW, received a $300 fine plus costs and 10 days in Linn County jail after being charged with driving while intoxicated. Patrol picked him up behind the wheel on highway 151 west of Springville Friday evening. he was booked and lodged at 8:30 p.m. The fine remained unpaid by Saturday noon.
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Leslie R. Frink
Sixteenth Avenue SW
C. J. Haas
Frink
Hitler to Visit Danzig with Stiffer Demands on Poland
Berlin reports quote a forthcoming Hitler speech in Danzig expected to declare Germany seeks restoration of the Free City under Reich control and a sovereign corridor across Pomorze. The speech would offer a 25 year non aggression pact if Poland concedes, while Britain’s pledge to act against aggression looms in the background.
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Berlin
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Danzig
Poland
East Prussia
Reich
Free City
Germany
Pomorze
Aif
Hitler
Freign
Viscount Halifax
Italy
Britain
Slayer's Body Found After Fatal Shootings in Paris
Authorities believe Marion Mackey, 38, killed four people and wounded two after neighbors' chickens entered his garden. A skeleton identified as Mackey was found on a creek bank, with sheriff Ratliff saying he likely died by his own hand soon after the April 29 shootings that claimed J. W. Snow and left others injured.
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Paris Tex
Marion Mackey
Mackey
J. H. Ratliff
J. W. Snow
Willie Kemper
Leo Dennis
Dee Chandler
Snow
House Prowler Steals Cash From Two Homes
A house prowler robbed two Cedar Rounds homes Friday afternoon, netting $23.05. Purses belonging to Mrs Lois Smith and Mrs J Smith were taken from 1727 B avenue NE between 2 and 5 p.m. Then between 4 30 and 4 45 p.m. purses of Mrs Howard Jones and Mrs M R Main were taken from 522 First avenue W. Residents were home but back doors unlocked. John E Wilson, 54, Clarkshill Ind, was detained as a suspect and later released and escorted from town.
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Cedar Rounds
Lois Smith
J. Smith
B Avenue
Howard Jones
M. R. Main
First Avenue
John E. Wilson
Clarkshill
Ind
I Write in Anguish a Refugee Tale in Letters
A true life story chronicles a boy refugee in Czechoslovakia and an American family that aids him. Told through letters from the boy and family members, the piece portrays the anxious effort to help him escape the fate awaiting refugees like him. You will want to read it.
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Czechoslovakia
Sunday Gazette
Britain weighs Eden and Churchill in new ministry
London sources report Prime Minister Chamberlain considering bringing Anthony Eden and Winston Churchill into his cabinet to strengthen Britain’s warning to Germany over Danzig. Reconstruction of the government is anticipated as observers say a strong opposition gesture could deter any Munich-like moves.
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London
Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Germany
Danzig
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Churchill
Iden
Eden
Daladier backs Poland over Danzig in cabinet pledge
The French cabinet and President Lebrun endorsed Premier Daladier’s firm promise to support Poland if Germany seizes Danzig. Daladier and Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet warned of increasing German pressure and a likely move to annex the Baltic city this month. France and Britain would be drawn in via mutual aid guarantees.
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Paris
Lebrun
Elysee Palace
Daladier
Poland
Danzig
Georges Bennett
Europe
France
Germany
Baltic
Britain
Clar ence Giles Aims 288 Mile Yellowstone Swim In Montana
Clar ence Giles, 45, of Glendive, Montana, battled rocks and driftwood in the Yellowstone River as he pressed toward a freshwater distance record. He began from Billings and planned a 288 mile swim to Glendive, reaching 76 miles in 12 hours 10 minutes as auctioneers waited in Custer, Montana.
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Custer, Mont
Yellowstone
Clarence Giles
Glendive
Mont
Custer
Billings
Four Swept To Deaths In Drainage Ditch Torrent
Four people died in a sudden flood from a drainage ditch turned torrent by heavy rain in Rutherford New Jersey. Seven year old Arthur Unger disappeared first, followed by 11 year old Sophie Kostoplas and bystander Louis Pfeiff who tried to help. Firemen recovered two more bodies after the waters subsided.
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Rutherford
Arthur Unger
Uhland Street
Sophie Kostoplas
Unger
Louis Henry Pfeiff
William Steigleman
Williams and Hunting Employes Strike Over Contract Dispute
About forty five workers at Williams and Hunting in 445 First Street SW walked out at 8 am Saturday after the union failed to sign an proposed contract. Local 1039 members and non union workers seek a closed shop with a 44 hour week and wage scales, fearing a piecework bonus plan. McCollister cited 75 cents and 50 cents minimums for skilled and unskilled workers.
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Cedar Rounds News
Williams and Hunting Company
Oscar McCollister
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
A. F. of L
McCollister
W. Paul Engel
Williams and Hunting
Main's Case Goes To Jury In Mail Fraud Trial
In Houston a federal jury heard the mail fraud case involving Williard F. Main of Cedar Rapids Iowa and ten others. Charles Holmes of Winterset Iowa was acquitted on conspiracy charges after an instructed verdict. The judge noted insufficient evidence against Holmes while sending the Main and remaining defendants to the jury for deliberation.
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Houston
Tex
Williard F. Main
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Charles Holmes
Winterloo
Iowa
Main
James V. Allred
Holmes
Allred
Garner Cracks Anonymity On 1940 Vice Presidency Rumor
The piece notes Red River Jack Garner has cracked his anonymity about running for vice president in 1940. A national politician questions the motive and says he would finish second if he wins or loses, calling the job a well paid suspended animation.
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Red River
Jack Garner
Red River Jack
Hughes Aims Nonstop World Flight In Stratoliner Plan
Howard Hughes seeks to become the first to fly around the world non stop at 20 000 feet and 240 mph in a Boeing stratoliner converted into a fuel tank. Boeing officials confirm Hughes has use of a stratoliner for experimental flights as he builds on his 1938 world circuit with a four crew.
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Los Angeles
INS
Howard Hughes
Imillionaire
Hughes
Seattle
Boeing
Wiley Post
Bank Robbery Hits Southern Iowa Branch Near Closing
A bank robbery at a Clearfield branch of Sharpsburg State Savings netted about 2100 dollars before closing time. The suspect, described 5 9 and 140 pounds, demanded change and brandished a handgun, forcing Bailey, his daughter and a customer to lie on the floor. About 80 travelers checks and 200 in counter cash were left. 170 in coins remained. Officers in Mount Ayr pursued leads, speculating a sedan getaway.
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Clearfield
Ja Apy
Vnday
Ralley Bailey
Iowa
Bailey
Sharpsburg
Roosevelt Signs Deficiency Bill for FCC Operations
President Roosevelt signed a deficiency measure totaling 2 099 377 dollars chiefly to fund operations of the federal communications commission. The bill also pays salaries for six administrative assistants to the President and continues the monopoly committee inquiry. It includes 340 000 dollars for an Antarctic expedition.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Communications Commission
Antarctic
Camp Good Health Fund Nears Goal for 32 Handicapped Children
A Cedar Rapids health fund seeks $3,000 to sponsor 186 physically handicapped children in Camp Good Health. With 154 sponsored, 32 children remain unfunded. Donations to The Gazette Camp Good Health Fund support meals, open-air living, sun exposure, and energy-conserving activities for ages 6 to 12, and are acknowledged publicly.
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Public Health Nursing Association
Camp Good Health
Cedar Rapids
The
Camp Good Health Fund
the Gazette
Iowa
Gazette
Ideal Weather Marks July's First Day
Cedar Rapids reports ideal summer weather opening July with a cool night and a daytime climb from 56 degrees at 6 am to 77 by midmorning and 86 by afternoon. Friday night cooled to 78 with 3 to 6 pm readings, then 76 at 7 pm and 59 at midnight.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers
Want Ads Sell It All In The Sunday Gazette
Oil burner first class condition 280 gal inside tank. Scales and furniture items listed with prices and phone numbers. Two Guernsey cows five years old. Single wheel trailer offered. Call 2-1121 before 8 tonight to place an ad.
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Autocrat
Sunday Gazette
Everyday Living Thoughts on Freedom Pessimism and Faith
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on society religion and human nature. Writings cite Bliss Perry Russell Conwell and general themes of mass-mindedness duty happiness and perseverance.
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Bliss Perry
Supreme Court
Russell Conwell
List Of Provisions In House Passed Neutrality Act
Washington reports the House approved a neutrality bill outlining 11 provisions. It would allow presidential or joint resolutions to declare war states, bar arms exports to belligerents while permitting some war-implements, restrict belligerent loans, require title transfer before shipping, regulate fundraising, deny port entry to belligerent vessels, bar submarines and armed merchant ships, maintain munitions control with lower fees, reduce penalties, publish loan exemptions every 90 days, and let citizens sail on belligerent ships at their own risk. The act would not apply to any American republic.
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Washington
LLP
Senate
Congress
United States
National Munitions Control Board
Norwegian Crown Prince Sees No Munich-Like Crisis Here
Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha arrived in Philadelphia for a 17 hour visit during their U S tour. He said the Danzig crisis should not trigger another Munich.
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Philadelphia
Crown Prince
Olav
Norway
Danzig
Munich
Crown Princess
Martha
United States
Roosevelts dollar powers end by Senate filibuster
A Senate filibuster blocked the administrations dollar devaluation authority and the 2 billion dollar stabilization fund as the fiscal year closed. The House voted an arms embargo, risking the neutrality law, while Hull pledged continued push for approval.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
House
George Tinkham
Monetary Conference
Eport
Iowa GOP Congressmen Back Embargo Vote Denial
In Washington Iowa's Republicans largely backed the majority as Roosevelt's request to repeal the embargo provision of the neutrality law failed 214 to 173. Republicans Dowell Gilchrist Gwynne Jergen L Compte Martin and Talle supported the revised bill. Democrat Vincent Harrington opposed. Felix Jacobsen was not listed as voting.
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Washington
Iowa
Roosevelt
Dowel Gilchrist
Gwynne
Jengen
L Compte
Martin
Talle
Vincent Harrington
W. S. Jacobsen
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Slayer
Lord Stanhope
Admiralty
Evening Star
Lord Halifax
Williams
W. F. Main
Garner
Arthur
Bugs
Bandit
Camy Good
Teeee
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Heaven
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White House
Cordell Hull
Capitol Hill
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Frank Murphy
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