Roosevelt Eyes Expanded Militia Power Amid Emergency Debate
The piece outlines political contests in which H R Gross could overtake Gov Wilson, while John Valentine and Ed Breen resist graft ties. It then argues President Roosevelt may seek authority to call the national guard into federal service, discussing constitutional limits and historical precedents, warning of centralized military power and foreign threats.
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Britain Will Fight From Empire Outposts If Needed
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons Britain will fight on in France seas air and land if required. He hailed Dunkirk deliverance as mainly RAF work and warned of further German strikes on Paris or London while calling evacuations not true victories. He detailed losses at Dunkirk and the Calais stand and called it a great but costly operation.
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Prophet’s Chamber Inspires Open Minds and Vision
A sermon urges every home and mind to host new and creative ideas as a prophet’s chamber, warning that a closed or cash mind blocks progress. It argues true value comes from welcoming divine visitors in the soul and valuing truth for its sake.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Humid Heat Monday Triggers Cedar Rapids Prostration
Cedar Rapids records its first heat prostration Monday as temperatures soar to 87 degrees. Russell Merton 21 of Oakdale collapsed while on a street at about 4 30 p m and received treatment at Mercy hospital. The sultry weather persisted into Tuesday with humid conditions despite a 81 degree daytime high.
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Oakdale
Mercy Hospital
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Congress Must Stay In Session Over Militia Powers
The text argues that Congress should remain in session to control militia deployment rather than allowing a single extraordinary individual to decide its use, emphasizing the need for legislative oversight and proper authorization in national defense matters.
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United States
Congress
Linn County GOP backs Gov Wilson by decisive plurality
The Linn County Republican convention endorsed Gov George A Wilson for a second term with 6119 votes to 1902 for H R Gross and 473 for Irving Knudson. Wilson won all but two precincts in 48. Hickenlooper led Democrats in the county with 6439 votes to 1083 for Harris. Democrats favored John Valentine over Ed Breen for governor, while S J Galvin ran unopposed for lieutenant governor. Jacobsen led GOP renomination rivals 1312 to 455.
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Ed Breen
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Des Moines
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Marion
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Iowa
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James L. Harris
DeWitt
Allies Bomb Munich Routiner Reports and Paris Raid Toll
Paris bulletin reports 906 casualties from Monday raid with 254 dead and 652 wounded. Berlin says Allied planes hit Munich outskirts but did not reach the city. damage and casualties unknown.
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Dunkirk Falls to German Forces as Channel Coast Is Shored
German high command announced Dunkirk captured with about 40000 prisoners. The report says the Channel coast from Abbeville northward is in German hands and cites fierce fighting in Dunkirk as Allied forces retreated. It also notes heavy air battles over Paris with many aircraft downed and fires reported at French air bases.
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Crissman Nominated by Republicans for County Attorney Post
Linn county Republicans nominated William W W Crissman of Cedar Rapids for county attorney in next November's race. Crissman defeated Dave Elderkin and Milos Mitvalsky in a brisk intra party contest after GK Thompson declined re election. Crissman totaled 4461 votes with Elderkin 2150 and Mitvalsky 1501. Democrats named Raymond Coward unopposed. Turnout favored Republicans with a three man contest for state representative producing Elmer A Johnson and Dr John R Gardner as winners. Johnson led with 5102 votes. Gardner had 3850 to Robson 2967.
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Cedar Rapids
Crissman
Dave Elderkin
Milos
Mike” Mitvalsky
GK. Thompson
Elderkin
Mitvalsky
Raymond Coward
GOP
Elmer A Johnson
John R Gardner
Lisbon
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Gardner
Robson
Marion
Roosevelt seeks funds for 68 new ships and air power
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a defense package totaling 1.28 billion dollars to fund 68 naval vessels including 3 aircraft carriers 13 cruisers 22 submarines and 30 destroyers plus 180.9 million cash and 109.3 million in contracts for army airplanes. The Senate meanwhile approved a 2.25 billion naval expansion bill authorizing up to 10 000 airplanes 16 000 pilots and upgrades to 20 air bases with the measure returning to the House.
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Italy's War Preparations Leave Italy's Entry Unclear
In a 90 minute Rome cabinet session Premier Musso's government expanded war preparations for Africa and navy while keeping Italy's non belligerent stance with Germany. The meeting outlined discipline measures for war industries and mobilization, rescinded limits on women in public service, and heightened anti British and anti French propaganda.
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Hull Warning Clears Western Hemisphere of Barter
Secretary Hull warns Americas that western hemisphere possessions shall not be barter or conquest between European powers. He says the United States will consult Pan American nations if any transfer or attempt occurs and endorses a congressional statement of policy.
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Gross Refuses To Say If He Will Run In Fall
Harold R. Gross of Des Moines challenged the result after losing in the Republican gubernatorial primary. He thanked supporters and said he would await future developments. He declined to state whether he would run as an independent candidate in the fall election.
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Des Moines
Harold R. Gross
Stettinius Quits U. S. Steel Post
New York AP report states Edward R. Stettinius Jr resigns as chairman of U S Steel to devote time to the national defense council after his appointment. He steps down from the board leadership effective immediately.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
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National Defense Council
Labor backs President on defense but opposes European involvement
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor said labor supports the President in defense preparations but rejects involvement in the European conflict. He spoke in Louisville Kentucky emphasizing unity with the administration yet caution on foreign entanglements.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Second District Democratic Vote For Congressman Totals
Totals show 10 473 votes cast in the Second District Democratic race with one precinct missing from the counts. The report notes incomplete results pending final tally.
Health Camp Wil Be Big Lift Forter Health Camp Wil Be Big Lift Forter
Lou Ellen, 8, recovering from injuries, hopes Camp Good Health will aid her recovery through rest, fresh air, and exercise. The program emphasizes nutrition and play, with milk, cereal, meat, vegetables, and occasional ice cream to build strength and energy.
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Baer Says Autos Will Fly If Fenders Are Made A Yard Wider
Arthur Bugs Baer argues that American auto makers must widen fenders by a yard to let cars fly. He riffs on survival, haste, and global competition with sharp social quips about sweetness and light turning sour.
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Wilson leads in Iowa GOP primary. to face Valentine
Gov. George A Wilson holds a 17,562 vote edge over H R Gross in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary as 19 of 2,459 precincts report. Knudson trails, while John K Valentine wins Democratic nomination over Fd Breen. Gross fights on in central Iowa amid a tight race.
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H.R Gross
Iowa
Associated Press
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Gross
Irving H Knudson
Jewell
John K Valentine
Centerville
Towa Stife
Valentine
Democratic Party
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Breen
Governor Wilson leads in Des Moines and Polk County tally
Gov George A Wilson wins the pre cinct vote with 460 to 112 for Grass five Wilson gains strong support in town and Polk counties. The results hint at a fall race with Miller for secretary of state likely opposing Wilson. Miller leads Mullin for secretary of state while other officials show safe leads. Continued on Page 2.
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Valentine
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Kate Miller
Indianola
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Fe.i
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Brooklyn
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C B. Akers
Mark Thornburg
Transient 35 Arrested for 50th Time in Midwest
Leo German, a 35 year old transient, was arrested Monday night after a railroad worker directed police to a North Western sleeper on a siding. He was intoxicated from bag rum and booked for intoxication and investigation. FBI records show 49 prior arrests through Jan 30 1940 for vagrancy breaking and entering larceny drunkenness and related charges.
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Middle West
Important Hitler Declaration Slated for Tuesday Night
New York AP reports Germany radio urged listeners to stay tuned Tuesday for an important military declaration from Adolf Hitler's Western Front headquarters. The broadcast promised a major update on the war front.
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