Fourth of July Reflections on Jefferson and Independence
The piece laments modern public commemoration of Independence Day and weighs Jefferson's draft and the Declaration’s claims. It links past democratic ideals to current geopolitics, noting England France and Germany warn Poland over Danzig, and asks what independence means amid potential new European war.
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Thomas Jefferson
Continental Congress
Jefferson
Congress
Ngland
France
Germany
Danzig
Poland
Hitler
Reich
England
Washington
Sarajevo
United States
Europe
Polish Demand To Danzig Signals Possible Ultimatum
Edward Raczynski flew to Warsaw with what was believed to be a British approved Polish note demanding the end of Nazi controlled military activity in Danzig. The note reportedly presses disbanding the Heimawehr and pulling German guns from Danzig hilltops with a possible time limit and threat of Polish troops. Britain and France would intervene if Danzig refused.
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London
Edward Raczynski
Great Britain
Warsaw
Danzig
Free City
League of Nations
Poland
Danzig Heimawehr
Josef Beck
Britain
France
Berlin
Germany
Nazi Strategy Aims Bloodless Victory Over Danzig
Washington reports Berlin plans to seize Danzig without war by pressuring Poland into first strike. Germany to deploy 1 million Reichswehr near the corridor and another on the Siegfried Line while using a "heimweich" cover in Danzig.
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Washington
Ins
Hitler
Danzig
Free City
Austrian Anschluss
Sudettenland
Poland
Germany
East Prussia
Danzig Free State
Heinrich Himmler
Gestapo
Austria
Sudetenland
Reichwehr
Siegfried Line
France
Free Corps
Pol
Baer Suggests Healthy Fourth Celebration
Bugs Baer argues liberty does not grant special rights on traffic, urges celebrants to make plans for the Fifth and attend. He notes progress in civilization with fewer motorcycles sidecars and emphasizes orderly conduct during holidays.
Danzig Crisis Sparks Debate Over War Risk
A heated exchange questions whether a fight over a single European city justifies a broader war. The remark suggests skepticism about Poland and Germany risking global conflict over Danzig.
Holiday Death Toll Nears 400 Across Nation
The four day Independence Day period shows 396 deaths, with 189 auto fatalities and 113 drownings. Fireworks caused no deaths yet, as states report counts from California to New York and several midwest states.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
Vermont
Delaware
California
Ohio
New York
Embezzlement Case Trails Dr. Smith Through Flight to Louisiana
Newark to Baton Rouge transfer: Dr James Monroe Smith, former LSU president, faces embezzlement charges totaling $100000. Tax evasion rumors surface as ex-Gov Leche details probes and advice given to Smith before his resignation.
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Newark
INS
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Newark Airport
Baton Rouge
Smith
Canada
Richard W Leche
Leche
Bartk
Long
Huey Long
Rufus Fontenot
New Orleans
Internal Revenue
Dr. Smith
Fontenot
City Celebrates Quiet Fourth At Ball Games And Races
Cedar Rapids residents marked a quiet Fourth with fishing picnics and family reunions. The American Legion at Hawkeye Downs hosted a noon barbecue a 2 pm motorcycle races a 8 15 pm fireworks finale with reentry passes issued amid crowding concerns. Nearby Riverside park Independence and Waterloo events drew many, while downtown streets were empty and Raiders contrasts at Hill park framed a key baseball doubleheader.
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Cedar Rapids
National Safety Council
American Legion
Hawkeye Downs
Legion
Riverside Park
Independence
Raiders
Waterloo
Redhawks
Hill Park
Forget Yourself and Live Neurotic Self-Help Quizzes Readers
A verbose health and psychology column lampoons daily self analysis urging readers to stop inward rumination. It cites a barrage of quizzes and quotes a cautionary tale about overthinking and self obsession, concluding with a call to seek outward engagement and personal growth.
Norris Says Foes Of Roosevelt May Force Him To Run
Senator Norris of Nebraska said political opponents may force Roosevelt to run for a third term. He opposed a third term for any president but felt the current situation justified another four years for Roosevelt, and he would not seek to influence the Democratic nominating process.
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Norris
Roosevelt
Washington
Neb
Nebraska
Democratic Party
No Bones About It in Miami Car Accident Case
An accused driver tells Municipal Judge James A. Dunn he did not stop after hitting a parked car because he believed the object was a boat. The judge questions him and the defendant confirms T had been drinking.
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Miami
Fla
James A. Dunn
May Abandon Neutrality as Lending Bills Roil Congress
Reports from Washington say the administration may drop neutrality and lending bills as adjournment looms. Senate debate on neutrality could stretch into summer, while some officials doubt a quick floor action. The House approved lending measures and the Senate votes on extending emergency powers amid stark party lines.
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Washington
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Harrison
House
Senate
Camp Good Health Fund Gives Sick Tots Camp Experience
A Cedar Rapids appeal describes Camp Good Health funded by The Gazette to aid ill children like Joan Lee. Donations from individuals and groups push the total toward 3000 dollars as the Public Health Nursing association runs the camp offering fresh meals, sunshine, and outdoor activities.
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Camp Good Health
Public Health Nursing Association
the Gazette
Joan Lee
Camp Good Health Fund
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Holiday Tragic Anniversary For Beilhartz Kin
In Denver on Independence Day the Beilhartz family marks the first anniversary of their son Alfred Beilhartz's disappearance during a Rocky Mountain National Park camping trip. Despite a massive search by CCC volunteers and a ransom note from late November, the 4 year old remains missing. The parents still cling to hope he is alive somewhere distant.
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Denver
William H. Beilhartz
Alfred Beilhartz
Roaring River
Rocky Mountain National Park
CCC
Alfred
Haven for Loyalist Refugees in Western Mexico
Juan Negrin former premier of loyalist Spain said he would depart for Paris to arrange the departure of several thousand loyalist refugees to a haven in Lower California Mexico and indicate admittance terms were made with President Lazaro Cardenas. The refugees would settle in the 200 mile valley between Punta Peñasco and Santa Ana Sonora, as railroad advances promising mining access proceed.
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Mexicali
Mexico
Juan Negrin
Spain
Paris
Lower
California
Negrin
Lazaro Cardenas
France
Punta Penasco
Pacific
Santa Ana
Sonora
Fire Damages Resin Room At Wilsons Packing Plant
Fire swept the resin melting room in building No 32 at Wilson and Company's packing plant at 6 06 am Tuesday. Damage was slight and confined to the fireproof room housing resin kettles as water from sprinklers held the blaze until firefighters arrived. Resin overheated and boiled over then touched hot steam pipes starting the fire. Companies 1 4 6 and aerial ladder truck answered the alarm. Resin used in hog killing and cutting operations.
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Wilson and Company
Aeral
First Lady Commends Youth Congress Creed Endorsement
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt praised the American Youth Congress for adopting a creed pledging to uphold the democratic way and oppose undemocratic tendencies. Anticommunist delegates had walked out over a proposed condemnation of communism.
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New York
Frankelin D. Roosevelt
American Youth Congress
Congress
Fire damages boardwalk block in Atlantic City
A fire on Missouri Avenue to Columbia Place on the Atlantic City boardwalk injured one firefighter and caused more than 100000 dollars in damage. The eight-storefront wooden block housed shooting galleries and restaurants and was valued at 75000 for the building and 30000 for contents. Smoke spread as a south wind drove flames toward a parking lot.
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Atlantic City
N. 7
INS
Missouri Avenue-to-Columbia Place
At & Am
Atlantic City Hospital
First Round-Trip Passenger Hop To Europe Completed
Port Washington based Dixie Clipper completes historic first round trip to Europe with 12 passengers and 11 crew aboard. The flying boat traveled via Horta Azores and Lisbon to Marseille, returning by the same route, leaving Azores at 11 40 am Monday.
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Europe
Port Washington
UPI
Pan American Airways
Dixie Clipper
Horta
Azores
Lisbon
Portugal
Marseilles
France
Cedar Rapids Sees Light Rain Despite Fourth of July Storm
A Cedar Rapids Fourth of July Eve storm produced only 0.05 inch of rain and limited wind damage. Light winds kept service steady, with few broken branches reported. Temperatures ranged from 66 to 89 degrees as of early Tuesday, with 82 degrees at 9:45 am and 74 at midnight.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers-Inskeep
Midwest Heat Wave Forecast By Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau predicted a heat wave to blanket the north central states. Temperatures were rising under a warm sun as forecasts named Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Chicago
North
United States Weather Bureau
Minois
Wisconsin
Minesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Other People Go To Movies Too
In Chicago the duo Donald Grider and Stanley Billips from Kansas City Kansas learned from films not to leave fingerprints in taverns they robbed but failed to notice other patrons. Garrity ran a tavern check and police arrested them after they ordered drinks and one wrapped a napkin around his glass. The youths confessed to two robberies since arriving last week and planned another robbery at Garrity’s tavern.
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Donald Grid
Stanley Billips
Kansas City
Kan
Thomas Garrity
Garrity
Grider
Billips
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