Poland Hopes Danzig Talks Persist Amid Pressured Warning
London reports Poland seeks to delay Chamberlain's stern note to Germany and favors negotiations based on Polish terms. Beck asks Hitler to pursue talks while preserving Danzig independence and Poland's customs rights. Britain discounting non aggression pact rumors, while Britain and France mull a triple alliance with Moscow to deter aggression in Europe.
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London
INS
Munich
Danzig
Germany
Poland
Neville Chamberlain
Reich
Josef Beck
Adolf Hitler
Daily Mirror
Berlin
Warsaw
the Mirror
Chamberlain
Moscow
Britain
France
William Leeds
Soviet Union
Europe
Paris
Romania
Greece
Turkey
Belgium
Baltic States
Netherlands
Switzerland
Luxemburg
U.S S. R
Gillette Opposes Third Term in Roosevelt Race
In Washington Senator Ilbo of Mississippi supports a third term for President Roosevelt while Senator Gillette of Mississippi firmly opposes it as a matter of principle. Bilbo cites reports of Mississippi voters favoring another term, and Gillette emphasizes respect for the President but rejects extending the tenure.
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Washington
Ilbo
Miss
Roosevelt
Gillette
Bilbo
Mississippi
Washing Machine Tragedy Claims Local Woman
Gerald Missouri AP reports Addie A. Gehlauf a 36 year old woman drowned after her hand was caught in a wringer causing her to fall headlong into a washing machine on Saturday. Her death is under investigation by local authorities.
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Gerald, Mo
Addie A. Gehlauf
Letters on Everyday Life and Letter Writing Reflections
Harles Lamb notes the thrill of a doorstep ring and a postman’s letter. He laments the decline of long, chatty correspondence and collects readers’ intimate life stories, finding great value in anonymous, sorrowful letters and in letters by Cowper Lamb and Jane Carlyle, which reveal deeper insight beneath daily life. God is said to appear in small things, and sorrow often sharpens appreciation for everyday life.
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Harles Lamb
Cowper
Lamb
Jane Carlyle
Missing Child Film Extras Reported By Mother
Mrs. C W Standish reports her children Penny 12 and Schuyler 10, frequent film extras, missing since Friday evening. Police consider they may have stayed with friends or gone on an adventure. The widow fears kidnapping though no motive or reason is given.
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Hollywood
Mns
C. W. Standish
Penny
Schuyler
Lindbergh Visits Selfridge Field in Michigan
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh made an unannounced stop at Selfridge field in Mount Clemens Michigan on Saturday during a visit to the army air corps base. The aviation pioneer toured facilities and spoke briefly with personnel, drawing local attention from base staff and residents.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Charles A. Lindbergh
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Army Air Corps Base
Lightning strikes cenotaph at Memorial building fourth time
Cedar Rapids reports the cenotaph on the Memorial building sustained damage from a lightning strike for the fourth time in ten years. The early morning storm dislodged stones and shattered two flood lights, with debris remaining on the roof. Insurance officials were notified and a repair visit was promised.
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Cedar Rapids
Bill Wage
Insurance Company
Heat wave death toll climbs across midwest states
AP report shows at least 45 deaths in a searing heat wave with 90s and 100s across the nation. Forecasts promise no immediate relief though some midwest areas may see showers and cooling winds. State tallies include Iowa and Ohio six each, Michigan and Illinois four each, several others with two or one deaths and additional drownings in New England.
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Chicago Weather Bureau
Midwest
Phoenix
Ariz
Tucson
St Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
la Crosse
Madison
Wis
Minneapolis
Minn
Milwaukee
New England
Oklahoa
Altus
Okla
Kokomo
Ind
Emporia
Kan
Springfield
Ohio
Illinois
Minnesota
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
New York
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Louisiana
Heat Wave Toll Rises To Twenty One In Eastern Canada
Canada’s eastern region faced a brutal two day heat spell with a total of 21 deaths attributed to various causes. Authorities warned residents to seek shade and hydrate as temperatures remained high across major cities.
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Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Mercury Climbs to 91 in Cedar Rapids Saturday
The Cedar Rapids area saw temperatures rising to 91 degrees by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, with Friday reaching 94 at 3:30 p.m. Readings ranged from 75 at midnight to 88 at 4 p.m., while the Chambers Inskeep recorder notes 72 degrees between 2 and 6 a.m. Saturday.
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Mercury
Cedar Rapids
Chambers Inskeep Company
Price-Boost Ban Ordered by Cuban President
President Federico Laredo Bru issued a decree forbidding food price increases above July 1 levels unless dealers provide a reasonable justification. The measure aims to curb inflation and stabilize the cost of living in Havana.
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Havana
Federico Laredo Bru
Gillette Holds Fate Of Arms Embargo In Senate Committee
In Washington Senator Guy M. Gillette faces a pivotal vote shaping the Senate Foreign Relations Committee stance on neutrality laws. Isolationists claim 11 votes, administration allies seek revision. a delayed committee meeting signals a tight clash over whether to report the house approved, modified embargo bill or delay action.
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Gillette
Senate
Washington
Guy M. Willette
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Key Pittman
Nev
Alben W. Barkley
Hiram W Johnson
Calif
Fined for Leaving Accident Scene Without ID
Cedar Rounds News reports Ralph Burgess, 22, of 1802 Center Point road NE, fined $100 and costs by Justice H R Churchill for leaving the scene of an accident without providing his name. Burgess can pay in installments after his car struck Margaret Mackey's at Fourth avenue and Twelfth street SE, nearly hitting a house porch. Det J H Bailey arrested him. Everett Muhannah testified Burgess’ vehicle hit Mackey’s car.
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Cedar Rounds News
Ralph Burgess
Center Point Road
H.R. Churchill
Burgess
Margaret Mackey
Mallory Street
Fourth Avenue
Twelfth Street
J. H. Bailey Everett Muhannah
Cold Stream Avenue
Miss Mackey
Indian girl who gave birth to be brought to U S for study
The five year old Lina Medina from Peru will be moved to the United States within ten days for scientific purposes. Richard S. Kaplan of Gary Indiana said she and her baby would go to a leading midwestern university under sponsorship of undisclosed principals. No public exhibitions are planned, but medical students and hospital classes may view them.
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Atlanta
Peru
United States
Richard S. Kaplan
Gary
Ind
Lina Medina
Two Small Boys Help Health Camp Fund Drive
George and David Shakespeare ages 9 and 4 contribute 2.00 to Camp Good Health Fund. The Gazette notes total donations reach 2,731.49 with many small gifts and urges reaching 3,000 to fund summer operations in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Camp Good Health Fund
Musketeers
Harry Burmeister
Edward W. Haman
George and
David Shakespeare
George
David
Camp Good Health
Edward W. Hamnan
First Avenue E
Gazette
The
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Spinster Sisters Win Round in Tulsa Air Noise Dispute
Rose and Mandellen Littlefield prevail in the second stage of their clash with American Airlines and airport authorities over plane noise. After a court loss, they had erected two 45 foot aerial masts and copper wires atop their house, prompting the Civil Aeronautics Authority to suspend night landings. Officials urged removal, but the sisters remain firm as daylight service resumes only.
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Tulsa
Okla
Rose
Mandellen Littlefield
American Airlines
Littlefield
Misses Littlefield
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Aeronautics Authority
Driver Fined After Crash Drunk Charge Dropped
C. W. Carpenter 37 of Villa Park Illinois paid 100 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving in police court. Prosecutor Harry Johnson requested the charge be changed from driving while intoxicated. The Friday crash at Sixth street and M avenue NW injured Everett Wolfe 44 of R F D No 1, with both cars badly damaged and no hospital transfer.
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Cedar Rapids News
Harry Johnson
C. W. Carpenter
Villa Park
Justice Powell
Carpenter
Everett Wolfe
Sixth Street
M Avenue NW
Wolfe
Johnson
Walters
Mullin
House Leaders Delay Adjourning as Roosevelts Foes Converge
Washington (UP) With work done the House idled awaiting the Senate. Republican leaders privately say they will not hurry home to seize political gains over the administration. A push to investigate the national labor relations board is expected next week. A wage hour act amendment faces a tactical position. Senate approval or presidential consent not needed for some moves. The Hatch bill to bar government employee political activity remains in play. The House previously stalled wage hour changes and backed probes of the Dies committee and the Works Progress Administration.
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House
National Labor Relations Board
Howard W Smith
Senate
Mary T. Norton
N. J
Labor Committee
Smith
Hatch
Sears Chief Charges Building Alliance In Housing Costs
Sears chief Robert E. Wood told the monopoly committee that escalating land costs union restrictions and a dealer alliance kept city housing out of reach for modest incomes. He cited reciprocal contractor union arrangements especially in plumbing and heating as forcing builders in large cities to buy from specific suppliers and pay higher prices.
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Washington
Robert E. Wood
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Wood
Sheriff Hopes Lie Test Proves Kingsbury Run Slayer
Cleveland sheriff Martin L. O'Donnell planned a lie detector test to prove Frank Dolezal, a middle aged man who confessed to one decapitation murder, is the Kingsbury Run killer blamed for 13 grisly dissections. Coroner Ro Gerber says Dolezal killed all 13 and the manhunt ends. Dolezal, a habitual vice district resident, matched the butcher profile and admitted involvement in other cases. A mob confronted the suspect as he rode to the Polillo murder alley, prompting the sheriff to retreat to jail.
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Cleveland
Martin L. O'Donnell
Frank Dolezal
Kingsbury Run
Florence Sandhey Polillo
Samuel Ro Gerber
Dolezal
Lake Erie
Slaughter House
Harry Brown
Aviator Who Left Girl Behind Still Is Eluding Capture
Charleston Missouri AP reports a will o wis p aviator fleeing authorities after abandoning a blonde companion during questions about a small plane. He flies a silver cabin plane with numbers matching a recent theft at Frankfort. Officers estimate the fuel allows about three hours aloft. Goldie Gehiken 17, at Vernon Missouri, says she refused to marry the barnstorming pilot Larry Shompson about 24 who she flew away with last Monday. Her mother says they reluctant to press charges given the pilot’s care of their daughter.
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Charleston
Missouri
Hainois
Frankfort
Goldie Gehiken
Vernon
Inaugural Clipper Mercy Trip to Europe From Port Washington
Pan American Airways Yankee Clipper began Europe service from Port Washington at 7 22 am on Saturday with 19 passengers including 10 publishers editors and Guido Coen speeding to Florence Italy for a dying infant. The ship bound for Southampton with stops Shediac Botwood and Foynes carried extra fuel and oil reducing capacity to 23 passengers. Captain A E Laporte led a 12 man crew. Passengers included Roy W Howard Amon Carter John Cowles Paul Patterson James H Furay M C Meigs James A Stahlman Thomas H Beck and Mrs Ogden Reid.
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Port Washington
N. Y
Pan American Airways
Europe
Guido Coen
Florence
Italy
Southampton
Shediac
N. B
Botwood
N. F
Foynes
Ireland
Coen
United States
Yankee Clipper
A. E. Laporte
Roy W. Howard
Scripps- Howard
Amon Carter
Fort Worth Star- Telegram
John Cowles
Minneapolis Star
Paul Patterson
Baltimore Sun
James H. Furay
United Press
M. C. Mei
Relief Strikes Prompt WPA Workers Back to Jobs
Washington reports 32 000 WPA workers in New York Illinois Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Ohio ordered back to work by the Workers Security Federation. The notices followed mass walkouts over wage scales and hours and came as officials debated new relief regulations and possible amendments to restore prevailing union wages.
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Washington
WPA
New York
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ohio
Saturda
Workers’ Security Federation
Brehon T. Somervell
Works Projects
F. C. Harrington
Chicago
APL
Congress
Col Co
Warrington Works
Col Harrington
Warden Craven sentenced over prison bake death case
Fran Craven deputy warden of Holmesburg Prison was sentenced to one to two years for involuntary manslaughter in the bake death of four inmates in heated punishment cells last August. His bail was continued as the sentence was imposed.
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Philadelphia
Fran Craven
Holmeburg
Japs and Russians Readying for Possible War
By Arthur Bugs Baer. The piece notes Japan and Russia are not yet at war but are trading claims of air victories daily. Tokio says fifty Russian planes downed with no losses. Moscow counters sixty Japanese planes shot down with no losses. The author suggests they may be playing double headers.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Tokio
Moscow
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Works Progress Administration
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