Rebels Raging Red Terror In Madrid Drive
Rebels push toward Madrid from the north as White forces fear for families inside red lines. Reports describe atrocities, including the burning of a peasant house and executions. White officers rush to finish daylight offensives, while Franco’s troops mend bridges and stray toward El Escorial amid air attacks.
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H. R. Knickerbocker
INS
Madrid
el Escorial
Somo _ Sierra
Col
Garcia Escamez
Robregardo
Carlos Miralles
Reds
Miralles
San Sebastian
Navacerrada
Alta de Leon
Francisco Franco
Tajo
Franco
Tetuan
Morocco
Cordova
Toledo
Twelve Iowa PWA projects approved in 357000 grants
Des Moines AP reports state PWA director P F Hopkins learned twelve Iowa projects won grants totaling 357000. Largest was 161325 for a Davenport storm sewer project. other awards include Knoxville paving 51750 and Oakdale state sanatorium 47250.
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Des Moines
P. F. Hopkins
PWA
Iowa
Washington
Davenport
Knoxville
Oakdale
Panama
Springville
Bussey
Anthon
Otho
Iowa State College
Ames
Cedar Falls
Wapello
Sheriff's
Oxford
Rebels Seek Four Bombers to Break Madrid Siege
Rebels fight for four Fokker bombers expected from abroad to strike Madrid's airfield and blunt air attacks. They believe the bombers will turn the tide by eroding the enemy’s air superiority and easing pressure on rebel forces already stalled by aerial activity.
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Madrid
Dictatorship Seizes Spanish Churches in Madrid Conference
Wendelin and foreign representatives met in Madrid to discuss the safest route for American refugees. Dispatch confirms the Oklahoma reported the cruiser Quincy reached Alicante Tuesday morning to evacuate refugees while conditions in Madrid remained quiet.
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Wendelin
Madrid
Oklahoma
Quincy
Alicante
Madrid fronts erupt as civil war rages on five axes
Desperate efforts by both sides in Madrid battlefield pushes battle into five wide fronts. Rebel offensives and loyalist counterattacks clash with thousands of casualties as government forces claim to repel the western flank after a heavy air bombardment of insurgents north of the capital, while admitting the rebel center stands firm.
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San Sebastian
Madrid
Petrograd
Burgos
Badajoz
Soncillo
Granada
INS
Loyalists retreat as fires hinder rebel advance toward Malaga
Spanish loyalists pull back in disorder toward Malaga as rebels press forward. Fires set along retreat route create thick smoke seen from Gibraltar, signaling a disrupted withdrawal.
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Gibraltar
Malaga
Vandenberg Sees Broad Issues Elect Landon President
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg told reporters in Topeka that a combination of major group issues would elect Republican candidate Alf Landon to the White House. He cited civil service, reciprocal tariff treaties, relief, spending and budget balancing and the Constitution as living issues for millions. Landon discussed drought relief with aides prior to the conference.
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Topeka
Kan
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Alf M. Landon
White House
Vandenberg
Michigan
Civil Service
Landon
Kansas
Jean Valjean May Keep His Freedom
Cleveland AP Chief Police Prosecutor Perry A. Frey said he would not file charges against Carlton B. Chilton unless the Oklahoma governor requests it. Frey awaits a reply to a telegram proposing a pardon. Oklahoma may spare Chilton from returning to finish a two year reformatory sentence for bank burglary.
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Cleveland (Ap
Perry A. Frey
Carlton B. Chilton
Oklahoma
Chilton
Frey
Ohio
New Hope
Solon High School adds 24000 project near finish
Solon's 24000 addition to the high school under James W. Hartman nears completion. Exterior work is done and interior progress continues with fixtures to be installed soon. The new gymnasium manual training rooms and classrooms are to be ready for the September opening.
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SOLON
Solon High School
James W. Hartman
Bell Charges CARP Treasury Is Broke in Broadcast
CHICAGO (UP) Congressman Jasper Bell charged the Townsend old age revolving pension treasury is broke due to revelations from a Congressional investigation. He said many clubs quit paying dues and cited leaders living in luxury and links to the underworld while denying subpoenas. Bell urged accountability and blamed personal greed for delays in pension legislation.
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Chicago
Townsend
Townsend Club
Congressional
Jasper C. Bell
Bell
Townsend Treasury
Missouri
Townsend Organization
Francis E. Townsend
Long Beach
Calif
Congress
Dr. Townsend
Ol-Dage
Stanwood Man Charged With Extortion
A Stanwood man, Coleman, is charged with extortion after federal investigation into two printed letters sent to a recipient. Handwriting expert linked the letters to Coleman, who was detained after postal authorities concluded their inquiry. He could not post a $5,000 bond and remained jailed in Linn County awaiting the federal grand jury in September.
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Coleman
United States
Joe Petrus
Monroe
W. C. Henning
Linn County
Oil Office Break-in Nabs Two Men in Marion
Police arrested Howard Francis 32 and Vance Robbins 34 for breaking and entering the Linn County Co operative Oil office in Marion. Detectives seized 25 checks totaling 390.92 from Robbins at a southwest side used car lot where he hunted for a car. The total stolen during the break in was 444.60. County Attorney G K Thompson said an information charging Robbins with theft and Francis as an accomplice would be filed. They are held awaiting district court arraignment.
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Howard Francis
Ninth Street NW
Vance Robbins
Sixth Street NW
Stanley and Marshall
Linn County Co-operative Oil Company
Marion
Robbins
G. K. Thompson
Francis
Two Gunmen Kidnap Hostage After Shootout in Michigan
State police blockaded western Michigan highways after two unidentified men kidnapped Everett Stedman in Fennville at 5:30 am following a shooting of Zeeland Police Chief Fred Bosma. Bosma, 37, was critically wounded in the mouth and jaw while pursuing the suspects. He was rushed to Blodgett hospital in Grand Rapids.
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South Haven
Mich
Michigan
Everett Stedman
Fennville
Zeeland
Holland
Stedman
Fred Bosma
Bosman
Bosma
Weekly air mail to Far East announced
Acting Postmaster General W. W. Howes said a weekly round trip air mail service between San Francisco and the Far East will start this week. The flying ships depart Wednesdays from San Francisco, reach Honolulu, Guam, Manila, then ships carry mail to Hong Kong Canton and Shanghai.
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Washington
San Francisco
Far East
W. W. Howes
Honolulu
Guam
Manila
Philippines
Hong Kong
Canton
Shanghai
Castek near Swisher dies by hanging in barn
Otto Castek 39 living a half mile north of Swisher died Monday night by hanging himself in his barn. His body found at 1 30 a m Tuesday by his wife. Despondency over financial matters cited by Coroner George Maresh who will not hold an inquest. Survived by wife Emily two daughters Georgene and Marian mother Frances Castek three brothers and seven sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m at Janeba and Brosh chapel conducted by Rev Francis Pokorny. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.
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Otto C. Castek
Swisher
George Maresh
Iowa City
Maresh
Mr. Castek
Emily
Georgene
Marian
Frances Castek
Frank
Center Point
Joe
Oldrich
Agnes Marak
Marion
Stella Pudil
Emily Marak
Henrietta Jansa
Mary Petrak
Louise Holec
Cedar Rapids
Frances Kilberger
Independence
Zizkov Dub
Janeba and Brosh
Francis Pokorny
Bohemian National Cemetery
Omaha City Council Demotes Police Head
The Omaha City Council demoted Chief of Police Robert Samardick to patrolman and appointed former chief Jack Pizanowski to become chief on July 30. Captain Robert Munch will direct the department until Pszanowski returns. The demotion passed 4 to 2 and the appointment 5 to 1. Pszanowski, "Gentleman Jack," was chief from May 1928 to June 30, 1933.
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Omaha
Robert Samardick
Jack Pizanowski
Samardick
Robert Munch
Pszanowski
Jack
Roy N. Towl
Rude Co to Erect First Ave Blog for New Ford Agency
The Rude company plans a new building on Fifth Street providing easy access and congestion relief on the service floor. It will house all automobile services under one roof with a one stop station for gasoline oil battery tire and greasing. The project includes air conditioning displays offices and a gas exhaust treatment system. The basement will contain used car reconditioning paint shop and body repair. The firm originated at Perry in 1909 and is Iowa’s largest single Ford agency.
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Fifth Street
Rude Company
First Avenue
Perry
Ford
Iowa
Mother Sacrifices Life To Save Child From Gra ss
Mrs. Alexander Hudson about 40, sacrificed her life Tuesday to save her three daughters and neighbor boy from a freight train at Ili nois Central railroad crossing four miles east of Webster City. Her car stalled on the tracks as she moved Jean 14, Darlene 5, and Virginia 7 to safety then returned for Edward Olson 7. The boy was injured, and Mrs. Hudson was killed instantly when the train struck. Jean described the desperate moment to Coroner E F Rambo.
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Webster City
Alexander Hudson
Virgina
Darlene
Edward
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Okinow
2Nd Ave
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