Disowning Spangler and Third Term Debate Reflect Iowa Politics
The Cedar Rapids Gazette’s editor denounces Harrison E. Spangler as Republican national committeeman, accusing double dealing and urging integrity to save democracy. The column discusses Jim Farley, Roosevelt third term talk, and Iowa liquor control action amid bootlegging seizures. Wayne Burgin obituary note closes the column.
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Pangiler
Taft
MacNider
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
The
Gazette
Two Iowa Outlaws Tracked After Prison Break
In Fort Madison Iowa two of the three escaped convicts who aided a prison break remained at large in a timbered area east of Allendale as Iowa and Missouri reinforcements gathered. Sheriff Kier reported the trio, aided by a woman, could not leave the woods by the route they entered and police blocked all exits. A separate incident at the same facility saw convict William Cunningham shoot himself after failing to scale a fence while guard Robert Hart was critically wounded.
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Allendale
Fort Madison
Here
Byron Kier
Iowa
Missouri
Kier
Iowa State Penitentiary
Nebraska
Green Bay
William Cunningham
Sioux City
Robert Hart
Marshall to Disown Responsibility For H E Spangler
Des Moines editors clash over Spangler reelection and votes at the Republican National Convention. Verne Marshall says he will publicly disavow any responsibility for Spangler's role in Iowa delegations and Taft prospects after a bitter dispute following the convention. Spangler was reelected national committeeman for four years by Iowa’s delegation.
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DES Moines
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Des Moines Tribune
Marshall
Spangler
Iowa
Where Is God In A World Of War And Chaos
A reader questions God’s presence amid world turmoil and war while others share despair and faith doubts. The column argues that God acts through human freedom, cannot be forced, and that love prevails even as violence continues, framing the era as a tragic human drama with a cross at its heart.
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Newton
Heaven
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
We’d Like To Find Out What He Said
Santa Cruz report describes Mike Morelli assisting two women load a 50 gallon drum of oil into their car on the highway. An oil company driver later reported a drum had vanished from the scene, prompting disbelief at the speedy disappearance and the assistant’s bashful reaction.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
Mike Morelli
Mike
Martin To Head Willkie Campaign For Presidency
Rep Joseph W Martin Jr Massachusetts chosen as chairman of the Republican National Committee and campaign manager for Wendell L Willkie. John D M Hamilton remains executive director with a $15000 salary and $10000 expenses. Russell Davenport Oren Root and others join advisory group. four vice chairs named. Continued on page two.
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Washington
Wendell L. Willkie
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
House
Republican National Committee
Willkie
John D. M. Hamilton
Kansas
National Committee
Martin
G.O.P
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Colorado
Elwood
Ind
Hamilton
Russell Davenport
Fortune Magazine
Philadelphia
Oren Root
Jin
New York
Elihu Root
Kenneth F. Simpson
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
John E. Jackson
North Carolina
William Stern
Fargo
N. C
E. J. Bennet
Ogden
Utah
Howard
Lawrence
Grand Rapids
Mich
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Sofia O’hara
Pennsylvania
Roger Straus
American Smelting Company
Thomas G Nutter
Charleston
W. Va
William King
Chicago
Two NYA Youths Refuse Allegiance Oath in Linn County
In Linn county Cedar Rapids a girl and a boy previously employed by the NYA refused to sign the oath of allegiance required since July 1 for all youths joining the work program. Mrs. Wilda Dietz, in charge of girls projects, said names aren’t disclosed and neither youth is currently in NYA. The boy was supervised by Adolph Thousand, boys’ project director. L. H. Norman of NYA Des Moines said noncompliance stems from parents not being properly informed.
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Linn County
United States
Wilda Dietz
L. H. Norman
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
British Seize French Liner and Dreadnought Richelieu
The British action reports say the liner Le De France was captured and the battleship Richelieu, hailed as the most modern capital ship, was put out of commission by air and naval strikes at Dakar. Seven French capital ships are now accounted for.
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London
Reuters
Singapore
France
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
House of Commons
Dakar
West Africa
Alexander
Richelieu
Pressure probe sought as Willkie telegram drive eyed
Iowa Senator Gillette announced that several complaints have reached the Senate campaign expenditures committee about a high pressure telegram campaign in support of Wendell L Willkie. He said the panel may investigate the telegrams inception and scope, with findings reported for voter consideration. Willkie offered no comment.
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Washington
Gillette
Iowa
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Wendell I. Willkie
Willkie
Senate
Special Investigating Committee
WEDGES CAR IN 4TH STREET SWITCH FINE FOR DRUNK DRIVING
H J Dukes a 41 year old Topeka Kansas man drove down Fourth Street and wedged his car in a railroad switch point after smashing a switch indicator light and post. Police arrested him for driving while intoxicated after the incident. A wrecking crew freed the auto while trains blocked east tracks and a large crowd gathered to watch. Dukes pled guilty before Judge H.
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Cedar Rapids
H. J. Dukes
Topeka
Kan
Fourth Street
Dukes
Kansas
Tornado and flood devastate Portsmouth Iowa business district
A tornado and cloudburst swept through Portsmouth Iowa Monday night tearing through the six block business district and damaging almost every home. Three people were seriously injured and many others suffered cuts and bruises. Farm buildings crops and livestock received heavy damage across two counties. The bank cashier estimated losses at 60 000 to 80 000 with most residents affected.
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Portsmouth
E. A. Schell
Munity
August von Tersch
Frances von Tersch
Eugene Petersen
John Herkenrath
M. E. Levien
City Building Inspector Otis Leefers Dies at 57
Otis L. Leefers a Cedar Rapids city building inspector for 16 years and active in Masonic organizations died Monday at 7 35 p m after a lingering heart disease. He had been bedfast since Sept 1. He directed building department operations from his home until recent months and served 1921 22 and 1925 to present. A Iowa State civil engineering graduate he worked as a civil engineer 1905 1920 and helped earn praise for Cedar Rapids structural quality. He was charter Sigma Nu member and past master of Mt Hermon Masonic lodge named Thirty third.
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Otis L. Leefers
Leefers
Seventeenth Street
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State College
West
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Iowa State
Mt. Hermon
Masonic Lodge
City Budget Boosted But Levy Lower
Cedar Rounds News reports the city council approved a 1940-41 budget with tax askings up $11 432 from last year while the levy drops three hundredths of a mill. A July 22 public hearing was set. Finance Commissioner Lou Burgus said the levy would be 15.056 mills, down from 15.086, due to higher property valuation. The budget projects expenditures of 1 371 249, up from 1 342 348, with notable increases for an $8 000 bridge maintenance fund and a $3 800 Memorial building bond fund to cover upcoming bonds. the consolidated group shows the largest askings.
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Lou Burgus
Burgus
Sixteenth Avenue
Business Men Of 3rd Ave W Give To Camp Fund
Sun baths were to be started at Camp Good Health Tuesday for the children who began their camp period the preceding day, succeeding the members of the first camp group who had been started on their way to normal health during an outing of almost a month. Two homesick little girls cried Monday, their first day at the health center.
Duke Chosen Governor of Island Group
The Duke of Windsor was named governor general and commander in chief of the Bahamas by the dominions and colonial office. The appointment follows his 1936 abdication and comes as Windsor and his American-born duchess live in exile.
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London
Duke of Windsor
Dominions and
Colonial Office
Roosevelt Declines Nomination Yet Cannot Refuse
Washington AP report says Rep Sabath states President Roosevelt is not a candidate for a third term but cannot refuse the nomination. Sabath relays Roosevelt’s laughter when asked about Chicago. McNutt had a separate talk with Roosevelt as party dynamics unfold.
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Roosevelt
Jim
Massachusetts
Chicago
Willkie
White House
Jim Farley
Washington
Sabath
Wilneis
Paul V. McNutt
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