Roosevelt critics and a Philadelphia candidate clash over New Deal
The piece notes President Roosevelt’s restraint toward Paul V. McNutt’s appointment and hints at Democratic jockeying for 1940. It cites Clarence Dunlap of Philadelphia announcing his candidacy via editor letters, arguing for an “All-American Deal” and jobs for the unemployed while questioning party questions on service in France.
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Clarence Dunlap
Paschall Avenue
Philadelphia
Red
France
Poland and Britain seek negotiation with Hitler over Danzig
Paris dispatch reports Poland, backed by France and Britain, pursuing talks with Hitler to settle Danzig status. Proposals include keeping Danzig independent within a German Polish framework, freeing it from fortification, and revising its constitution while maintaining Polish customs control.
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France
Britain
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Peace Front
Danzig
Germany
League of Nations
League
England
Lye Is Dying A Reader Reflects On Death And Life
A reader writes about an near death experience with a doctor present and describes a shift in values. The letter notes fear fading and a new focus on love, neighbor, and God while old ambitions seem trivial and life appears right side up.
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Lye
Jesus
God
All-Iowa Fair Preparations Highlight 1939 Lineup
Cedar Rapids prepares for the 1939 All-Iowa fair with 17 major features planned for six days starting August 13. Fair manager Charles D. Moore leads a long campaign of travel, letters, and ads to saturate eastern Iowa with promotion.
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Charles D. Moore
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ernie Young
Follies International
Hawkeye Downs
WPA chief warns 690000 face 30 day layoff impact
Chicago WPA Commissioner F C Harrington said a two day conference with state administrators reviewed the new 4 billion relief law but did not discuss nationwide strikes over wage schedules. He cited 30 day furloughs and 18 month eligibility as the main issues and noted about 650000 workers could be affected.
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Roosevelt May Signal McNutt 1940 Candidacy Debate
Washington edition reports conflicting views after President Roosevelt’s press conference denial of any active campaigns. Indiana's Paul V. McNutt, just named federal security administrator, is seen by supporters as the potential 1940 nominee if Roosevelt does not run. Van Nuys calls the move a green light for McNutt.
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Beat van Nuys
Senate
Washington News
Two Riots In Bloody Harlan Leave Miner Dead and Wounded
In Harlan Kentucky during two riots, one miner was killed and five wounded by gunfire as guardsmen clashed with union and non-union miners. Dock Caldwell died, Captain Hansberry was critically wounded, and later a riot swept through Stanfill and Harlan as 100 pickets were arrested and clashes continued. Major Joe Kelley dispatched 150 to 200 more troops to restore order.
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Stanfill
Mahan-Ellison Company
Bill Williams
Rex
Hubert Green
Green
Joe Kelley
Kentucky National Guard
Fort Knox
National Guard
Iowans Dream of Wallace Hopkins for President
Iowans see Henry Wallace and Harry Hopkins as charming contenders for the presidency. Gallup finds Wallace ahead of Hopkins among democratic voters in Iowa, 54 percent to 46 percent. Mallon notes Wallace could have about 2.37 billion dollars in federal funds if appropriations proceed, while Hopkins has spent more money than any other man in history.
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Henry Wallace
Harry Hopkins
Iowa
Congress
Hopkins
Roosevelt Seeks Neutrality Bill Without Arms Embargo
The article reports President Roosevelt vowing to send a special message to Congress demanding a neutrality bill that excludes an arms embargo. Senator Gillette explains his support for neutrality legislation as serving America, not other powers, and challenges the idea that US laws can solve Europe’s war. The piece notes public indifference to evaluating government policy and references Woodrow Wilson’s silence.
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William Hoe
Utah
Nazi Germany uses Czech labor to build arms program
A Chicago Czech Council report accuses Nazi Germany of plundering Czech workers by luring them to work at German agencies then shipping unemployed Czechs to camps and forcing them into German industry. Workers are shipped weekly and can only return after their terms expire.
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Chicago
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Czechoslovakia
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Hitler
NLRB Revises Rules On Union Elections Asked By Employers
The National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday announced a revision of its rules allowing employers to request union elections when two or more labor organizations claim the right to represent workers. The change governs the process for establishing bargaining units and resolving competing representation claims.
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Federal Commission and NLRB Sparks Congressional Critique
Speech denounces the National Labor Relations Board for acting without court or Congress, claiming it acts as judge, jury, prosecutor, and sheriff under the labor relations act. It argues NLRB debases the act by claiming authority to amend federal laws itself.
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Congress
NLRB
Dr. Smith on Stand as Leche Subpoenaed in Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge parish grand jury subpoenas 20 witnesses including former Gov Richard Leche and Lt Gen Louis Guerre after hearing Dr James Monroe Smith testifying under indictment for embezzling 100000 at Louisiana State University. Smith initially refused to appear until DA Dewey Sanchez and others left the jury room.
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Dewey Sanchez
Jailed For Sale Of Iowa Liquor Four Pints Found
Albert Jacque and two pints seized from his Lincoln hotel room led Cedar Rapids deputies to arrest him for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. He was lodged in the county jail at 10 p.m. Tuesday after deputies Harlan Snyder and Pete Whittemore assisted by county authorities. County Attorney G K Thompson filed the information the next day.
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Albert Jacque
Harlan Snyder
Pete Whittemore
Jacque
Lincoln Hotel
G. K. Thompson
Vote Bigger U. S. Outlay On Pensions
The Senate approved 43 to 35 a plan to boost federal old age assistance by 80 million dollars a year. The proposal would match state funds at 2 to 1 up to 15 dollars monthly, then dollar for dollar to 49 dollars, replacing the current 50-50 match with a 30 dollar monthly maximum.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt 10 Push Demands on Neutrality
President Roosevelt plans to send a special message to Congress to reiterate his push for a new neutrality law. The Senate committee postponed action, and Roosevelt pressed advisers to override the delay. Support centers on persuading two Democratic senators to change votes to bring a bill to the Senate floor.
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Washington
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Committee
Walter F. George
Guy M. Gillette
Thousands Rebel Against Franco Reported in Asturias
Paris Ce Soir reports that thousands of travelers arriving at Hendaye on the Franco Spanish frontier say a broad revolt is in progress against Generalissimo Francisco Franco in the Asturias province.
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Hendaye
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Newport Ultimatum Seeks $40,000 For Mansion Sale
Mrs Angela C Kaufman, in an ultimatum from her sickbed, orders Newport neighbors to buy her mansion The Castles within 48 hours paying 40 000 or face Father Divine and his Negro angels as neighbors. The move follows the citys denial of a liquor license for her home.
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R. I
Father Divine
Negro “Angels
Angela C. Kaufman
Mount Everest pioneer Brigadier General Bruce dies at 73
London reports Brigadier General Charles Granville Bruce 73 died Wednesday in London. He led two expeditions to scale Mount Everest and helped establish early reconnaissance for Himalayan climbing.
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London
Charles Granville Bruce
Mount
Everest
Neighborhood Follies Supports Camp Health Fund
In the 355 Garden Drive SE yard a youth show raised funds for Camp Good Health. Children ages 3 to 13 performed on a makeshift stage with 70 attendees, tickets at three and five cents. Catherine Duster led ticket sales. Alyce Chadima made tickets and Margaret Duster ran programs.
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Charles H. Duster
Garden Drive
Catherine Duster
Alyce Mary Chadima
Catherine Yuill
Joan Benesh
Connie Cornwell
Margaret Jean Duster
Rose Marie Williams
Louise Buck
Non-Refillable Pork Barrel Now Greatest Need At Washington
A satirical column argues Washington lacks restraint in appropriations and bloated spending. The piece mocks politicians and Morgenthau while extolling the dangers of continued lavish government grants and endless fiscal favors.
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Washington
Heat wave pushes Cedar Rapids temps to 99 degrees
A new heat wave grips Cedar Rapids with 99 degrees recorded at 2 45 p m just below the all time high. Temperatures climbed from a 71 degree low at 6 am to 95 by 1 pm and 89 at 4 pm with 82 at 7 pm.
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Mercury
Cagle
Chambers Inskeep Company
Des Moines Ties July High as Iowa Sees 106 in Omaha
Hot winds and a scorching sun pushed Iowa temperatures to near record levels. Des Moines hit 104 degrees at 2 pm tying the July 12 all time high set in 1936. Other readings included Omaha 106, Sioux City 111, Ottumwa 101, and numerous cities in the 90s. Cooler weather expected Thursday.
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Omaha
Council Bluffs
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Ottumwa
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Marshalltown
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Muscatine
Burlington
Davenport
Mason City
Dubuque
North Pacific cold front ends Midwest heat wave
A cold air mass from the North Pacific moved inland on Wednesday, breaking a heat wave across much of the Midwest. Forecaster J. R. Lloyd of the U S Weather Bureau in Chicago called the heat outbreak one of the largest on record and warned corn crop districts near tasseling could suffer. El Centro in the Imperial Valley California reached 117 degrees Tuesday, the hottest nationwide.
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Midwest
J. R. Lloyd
United States Weather Bureau
Chicago
el Centro
Imperial Valley
California
Sizable Business Gains Seen Across Key Groups
A Wall Street Journal survey shows substantial gains in mail order firms and chain stores up 10 percent from a year ago while department stores rise 3 percent. Replacement tire sales hit a six year peak and gasoline consumption reaches a new high.
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New York
Wall Street Journal
Roosevelt's Mother Says He May Run
Mrs James Roosevelt arrives in Le Havre and says President Roosevelt may run for a third term if pressured by friends. She notes he is physically capable but believes he does not know his exact future and that outcomes two years ahead are uncertain.
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LE Havre
France
Ins
Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Benes Accepts Permanent Professorship at University of Chicago
The University of Chicago announced that Eduard Benes, former president of Czechoslovakia, accepted a permanent professorship. He arrived as a visiting professor last February and will teach at least two quarters every other year, with the appointment starting no earlier than autumn 1940. He sailed for Europe on Wednesday night and is expected to return to the United States next winter.
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University of Chicago
Eduard Benes
Foremer
Czechoslovakia
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