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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
4
Butler and Baker as Ticket Sparks Reform Rethink
The editorial argues against coalition or fusion tickets in 1930s style politics. It cites Butler backing Lowden and Baker as potential nominees, warns such tricks risk party cohesion, and recalls historical failures of cross party tickets led by Tyler and Johnson. It cautions the next president must work with Congress on an honest platform.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
Mr. Butler
Newton D. Baker
Columbia
New York Herald-Tribune
Cleveland
Jackson
van Buren
John Tyler
Virginia
Tyler
William Henry Harrison
Harrison
Congress
Daniel Webster
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Union
Johnson
United States
Washington
Lise
Josephine Baker
Acquittal in Loeb slaying prompts parole hope
A young Illinois penitentiary inmate who fatally slashed Richard Loeb last January is acquitted on self defense grounds. The jury verdict spares his neck and opens the door to possible parole from a prior larceny sentence, prompting debate over self defense and reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Penitentiary
Richard Loeb
Illinois
Loeb
Secrets of success by taking small steps say dad
Dear Louise, a father’s letter urges you to choose three wishes but the real trick is chewing one bite at a time. With good health and sense you can rise, as each small step makes the next easier, leading to success without strain.
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Louise
Nature
Illinois parole board faces questions over values
The statement hints at a "torted sense of values" and questions the parole board's discrimination awareness. It notes anticipation of the board's forthcoming actions and implications for policy and fairness.
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Illinois Parole Board
Parole Board
Dissatisfaction at Des Moines Sparks Law Enforcement Debate
Chief Glen Schmidt of the Iowa bureau of investigation argues that law is law and enforcement should proceed. He notes open gambling and liquor violations persist statewide while local officials and the liquor control commission appear to refrain from action, warning that if proper authorities do not act, his agency will step in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Schmidt
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
Sioux City
Iowa
Schmidt
State Liquor Control Commission
Department of Investigation
Supreme Court
Commission
Chief Schmidt
New York
Sheraton
Duncan Phyfe
Hackman to Lead Host in Boiled Wand Night Club Show
A 1936 item notes a hackman selected to lead the host in a boiled wand night club act featuring Wan an Yoys man, with copyright dated 1936. The brief mentions a stage role and entertainment venue setting.
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Hackman
Dinner for One with the Limey Guest at Eight
A narrator describes arriving for a formal dinner at eight with a British guest. The scene unfolds around a mood of wit and social pretense as staff, hosts, and guests mingle amid art, antiques, and idle chatter. The tension builds toward seating and the evening’s banter.
WPA Worker Killed As Plane Lands At Chicago Airport
James Gorman a 70 year old WPA worker was killed at Chicago municipal airport while sprinkling cinders on a runway edge. An American Airlines biplane used in a blind landing test struck him head-on as Chief Test Pilot E C Stoninger guided Pilot J C Dwyer. Dr Herbert Fenwick said the death was instantaneous and the body was badly mangled in the propeller.
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Chicago
James Gorman
WPA
Gorman
American Airlines
E. C. Stoninger
J. C. Dwyer
Stoninger
Herbert Fenwick
Notion of Democrat for Vice President Faces Skepticism
Washington commentary notes Republicans reject nominating a Democrat for the vice presidency with few showing interest among Democrats as well. Some humor the idea, others resent the slur on party fidelity. The piece suggests a Cleveland convention may settle quickly unless a deadlock prompts a Democrat stampede.
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Washington, D. C
Cleveland
Water Returns to Houghton Faucets After Cold Siege
Water flowed from taps in Houghton South Dakota on Friday for the first time since mid January when an extended siege of sub zero weather had frozen the distribution system.
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Houghton, S. D
Houghton
Evening Radio Schedule and Concert Lineup Preview
Radio listings show a dense evening schedule across NBC CBS and local affiliates. Notable acts include Ravazza Orch El Chico Bruna Castegna and Duke Ellington with multiple orchestras, vocalists, and dances across WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO and other stations, detailing times from 6:00 to 10:30 with numerous titles and chain identifications.
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Ams Ravazza Orch
NBC
WJZ Chain
Fannie Brice
CBS
WABC
WBBM
KMOX
WCCO
WEAF
Frank
Bruna Castegna
Wabc Chain
WMAQ
WLW
WHO
Dick Mansfield
Orch
WJZ
Glen Gray Orch
Don
Bestor Orch
Russ Morgan Orch
Weap Chain
Ben
Bernie Orch
Weaf Ain
Aay Vallee Orch
George Gwat’s
Maies Bowes
Eae Orch
Jack Hylton
Josephine Antoine
Walter Winchell
Paul Whiteman
Lois Bennett
Pickfair
Eiregins
Phil Havent
Weaf State Quartet
Paul Burton Orch
WGST
Desert Ensemble
Southernaires
W Chain
Church of the Air
Tone Pictures
Give Us
Salt Lake City
Walter Logan
Widow’ & Sons
WEAP
Kew
Ison Orch
WJZ Baker Orch
WABCO
Bert Snell a Genteel Power in Public and Private Sides
Washington commentary profiles House Minority Leader Bertrand Snell, noting his polished image and cheese fortune, his busy political future as GOP convention chair, and his personable nature. The piece shares anecdotes of his lake home and hunting memories.
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Washington
House
Bertrand Snell
Cleveland
G.O.P
Hohokus
N. J
Bertrand Snell Cheel
Cheel
Bertrand
Nell Snell and the Cleveland appointment era
The article recalls Nell Snell’s long political career and his fitting for the Cleveland post, noting his 1932 Chicago convention role, tough turf, and the GOP’s quiet choice. It also discusses Snell’s legislative dominance, Rules Committee chairmanship, minority defense duty, and his notorious cautious, obstructive persona.
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Nell
Cleveland
Chicago
G. O. P. High Command
Fletcher
Desert Ensemble Broadcast Schedules and Irishman Puzzle
Radio listings show NBC WEAF CBS WJZ WABC programs across the afternoon and evening hours with musical orch entries, talk features, and serendipitous station swaps. The page also presents a prominent horizontal puzzle about Irish figures and a vertical word game with clues and answers.
Let’s Explore Let’s Explore Your Mind A Note
A fragment discussing marriage interest and the role of training and circumstances in individuals. It notes that normal people may think of marriage, but many are preoccupied with work or science, affecting personal desires. It distinguishes facts from sentiments, labeling sentiments as true or false by value rather than truth.
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Cift
America
Sadie Myers
Wigsam
Cedar Rapids
It’s Good To Be Home In The Evening Hymn
The speaker finds home a refuge from daily bustle as family returns. After a busy day of work and commerce the home scene with tea, dinner, children, and a wagging dog brings contentment. The refrain repeats the sentiment Oh it’s good to be home.
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