Washington fights to hold price of gold as market surges
The article discusses the U S Treasury reliance on gold to sustain a $35 an ounce price, the risk of a broader price collapse, and looming borrowing of $800 million as the government tries to prevent a market crash amid overseas gold selling and credit concerns. It also mentions Townsend plans and federal farm, driver liability, slot machines, housing costs, and construction rackets.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Washingtonians
United States
Boston
American Institute of Architects
Institute
Church Sees Tiny Catholic Involvement in Trials
German Catholic dioceses distribute a pulpits statement rebutting Goebbels asserting widespread immorality. It cites 58 of 25 635 Roman Catholic priests involved in trials, less than one quarter of one percent, and notes closures of 17 parochial schools in Württemberg. The Gestapo reportedly may suppress the declaration.
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Berlin
Germany
Reich
Joseph Goebbels
Wuerttemberg
Gestapo
Nazi
Goebbels
Mundelein
Hitler
Bullet Proof West Is Most Beautiful Shawl In Spain Now
Humor column notes a twist on travel nostalgia as a bullet-proof vest named the most beautiful shawl in Spain. The piece mocks fashion and safety gear for wartime contexts and recalls a past Spain motif with a punchy closing jab.
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Spain
Thieves Swap Trombone for Saxophone in Lincoln Home
Alyce Kalina reported to police that burglars took a trombone valued at 275 dollars from her Lincoln home and replaced it with a saxophone. Neighbors may help explain the incident.
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Lincoln
Neb
Alyce Kalina
Letter from an Old Man on Growing Old and Faith
A reader shares a dated handwritten letter from an elder to his children and grandchildren. It compares life to a stagnant pool that gathers from hills yet yields lilies toward the sun. The message praises a life rooted in God and Christ as lasting value beyond riches, urging serene aging and steadfast faith.
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Solomon
Israel
Christ
God
Union Reconsiders Ford Peace Offer at Richmond Plant
Frank Slaby, Bay Region UAW president, says striking Ford Richmond workers will reconsider the peace proposal after about 800 employees rejected it earlier. Ford officials and Slaby had approved the agreement prior to the rejection.
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San Francisco
Ford Motor Company
Richmond
Frank Slaby
Bay Region
United Automobile Workers
Ford
Slaby
Ford contract with UAW predicted by Thanksgiving
Homer Martin, international president of the United Auto Workers, told 5 000 union members at a mass meeting Saturday night that Henry Ford would sign a UAW contract by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Ford spokesmen gave no comment, saying there was no official knowledge of the meeting.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
United Automobile Workers of America
Homer Martin
Ford River Rouge
UAW
Ford
Martin
Union
Earhart Delays Takeoff for Plane Inspection at Fortaleza
Amelia Earhart postpones her world flight take-off in Fortaleza Brazil to have the mono plane inspected. She will likely stay through Sunday at the northeast Brazil port 287 miles from Natal.
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Fortaleza
Brazil
Amelia Earhart
Natal
Walgreen Donates 550000 for Chicago University Foundation
Chicago report states Charles L Walgreen, wealthy druggist, gives 550000 to the University of Chicago and withdraws his 16 year old niece from study two years ago over alleged communist teaching. The gift is to start the Charles L Walgreen foundation for the study of American institutions, with 275000 from the Rosenwald family group.
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Chicago
Charles L. Walgreen
University of Chicago
Robert M. Hutchins
Julius Rosenwald Family Association
Charles L. Walgreen Foundation For
Hutchins
Walgreen
Patricia Ellis Heads to London For Korda Film
Hollywood report states Patricia Ellis travels to London today to join an Alexander Korda production. She sails Thursday from New York aboard the Queen Mary for location work.
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Hollywood
INS
Patricia Ellis
London
Alexander Korda
New York
Camp Good Health Led By Experienced Staff
Former staff will supervise Camp Good Health with experienced personnel in charge. Donations total $1,336.53 including $1,254.53 from St. Anthony's club of St. Patrick's church and smaller gifts from King’s Daughters Queen Esther circle and various clubs.
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St. Anthony’s Club
St. Patrick's Church
King’s Daughters
Queen Esther
Woman's Club of
Chicago North Western Railway
Zora Kensington Club
Jonas Manufacturing Co
E. R. Burk- Walter
Camp Good Health staff announced for Cedar Rapids opening
Public Health Nursing association lists the Camp Good Health team for disabled children. Vera Murray returns as dietitian for sixth year, Florence Gritzner leads activities, Ida Mae Carlson aids crafts, Fred Samek serves as boys’ leader, and Isabel Stark is the camp nurse.
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Camp Good Health
Cedar Rapids
Public Health Nursing Association
Vera Murray
Mercy Hospital
Murray
Valley City Teachers’ College
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Florence Gritzner
Tyler School
Gritzner
Ida Mae Carlson
Oelwein
Fred Samek
Ellis Boulevard
Coe College
Isabel Stark
St.Luke's Hospital
Republic Steel Chief Demands Normal Mail Service
Tom M. Girdler, Republic Steel chairman, telegrammed Washington demanding normal mail delivery to Warren and Niles plants. He claimed newspapers, clothing, and food were being refused as irregular mail, contradicting postal assurances that no interference existed.
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Cleveland
Tom M. Girdler
Républic Steel Corporation
Post Office Department
Washington
Republic
Girdler
J. M. Donaldson
Donaldson
Warren and
Niles
Niles Republic
United States
Eeen
CIO
Donaldson Contemplates Postmaster General Vote Return
Jesse M. Donaldson deputy first assistant postmaster general spoke on Saturday night about a forthcoming vote related to the postmaster general position with further details promised on page 2 of the section.
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Washington
Jesse M. Donaldson
Death of Dr. Charles Drain in Iowa City auto crash
Dr. Charles L. Drain 42 head of the University of Iowa dental hygiene bureau died after a highway 161 crash near Iowa City. He suffered a skull fracture and passed in University hospital. Police and county attorney investigate. driver Sorlein held in jail. Dr. Drain served in World War I and held multiple dental positions and honors.
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Iowa City
Charles L. Drain
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
University of Iowa
Highway 161
Here
George Callahan
Drain
University Hospital
O. C. Sorbin
Guttenberg
Harold W. Westermark
Missouri Valley
Raiders Fall To Rocks In Final Rock Island Game
After ten strong innings Dykes Potter faltered in the eleventh as the Raiders dropped the finale to the Rocks 3-2 at Rock Island. Raiders host Davenport Sunday at 8 15 p m. league lead shrank a half game since Sioux City skipped action.
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Dykes Potter
Rock Island
Raiders
The
Rocks
Davenport
Raider
Sioux City
Lindbergh forecasts rocket travel to planets and interstellar links
Col Charles A Lindbergh, speaking from London at Clark University events, predicts future rocket transportation between America and Europe and even interstellar communication. He notes rockets are not limited by air, unlike planes, and envisions speeds governed by human tolerance as rockets venture beyond Earth.
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Worcester
Mass
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Europe
H. G. Wells
Robert H. Goddard
Clark University
London
Wallace W. Atwood
Langley
Lindbergh
Boy Admits and Denies Killing Sister in Sleep
A Wisconsin sheriff reported the 11 year old Mildred was found shot in bed with a .22 bullet. Harold, her brother, allegedly admitted then denied the slaying after sleep. A .22 rifle found nearby will be ballistics tested for fingerprints and origin.
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Grove
Mildred
Oliver White
Harold
Madison
Orla Shaw
Here
Shaw
Soldiers Grove
W. Sannes
Roosevelt Heads Weekend Potomac Cruise
President Roosevelt departed for a weekend cruise down the Potomac. He travels with Harry L. Hopkins relief administrator Assistant Attorney General Robert J Jackson and their wives and his son James Roosevelt.
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Washington
INL
Roosevelt
Potomac
Harry L. Hopkins
Robert J. Jackson
James Roosevelt
Vicar Leads Wedding Crowds at St Pauls Church
Crowds gathered in Darlington as 33 year old Doris Haylett of Derbyshire wed under Rev Jardine at St Pauls church. Police controlled spectators and cleared a lane for the bride arriving with her father. The vicar used the duke and duchess prayer book and presented cake kept for life.
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Darlington
England
Anderson Jardine
George Gambie
Slim
Doris
Haylett
Derbyshire
St’ Paul's Church
Jardine
Family of 32 Members Unblemished by Death
Falls City Nebraska AP reports Mr. and Mrs. John Bell marked their fifty fourth wedding anniversary with no death in the family. The clan includes nine children twenty grandchildren and a great grandchild. Mr Bell is 77 and Mrs Bell 72. They moved here twenty seven years ago. Children include Glenn Bell and Mrs Helen Guffey of Sioux City Iowa and James Sullivan of Harting rh.
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Falls City, Wneb
John Bell
Falls City
J. P. Morgan Reported Improved at Sea
J P Morgan, returning from England aboard the Queen Mary after a mild heart trouble relapse, was reported very much improved Saturday. He had suffered a slight recurrence of heart trouble abroad and was en route home.
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New York
INS
J. P. Morgan
England
Summer Fun and Travel Tips in Cedar Rapids Sunday
A reader friendly guide highlights outdoor plans for Iowa summers. Features include a Cedar Rapids home reflecting dog, horse, and political interests a look at travel by car to Canada and a piece on bridal ten year plans before buying a cottage.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Wapello Masons
Grand Lodge
Aistera
Holland
East Indies
United States
Canada
Iowa
Mount Vernon
West Branch
Iowa City
Decorah
Mare
Shalltown
McGregor
Air duels near Bilbao claim twenty planes. Basque revival feared
Insurgent and government air forces waged two major battles around Bilbao on Saturday night. Government losses included several bombers and fighters, while insurgent planes were reported downed. Rumors of General Mola’s death circulated amid frontier tension.
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Hendaye
Besieged
Bilbao
Galdacano
Mts
Neurgen
Sein
Emilio Mola
Francisco Franco
Mustiny
Mola
Brivnesca
Jean Harlow Out Of Danger After Illness
Hollywood star Jean Harlow has been released from danger after several days of serious illness. Her mother, Mrs. Jean Bello, reported she will need additional rest before returning to work, as Harlow was stricken last week at the studio.
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Hollywood
Jean Harlow
Jean Bello
Sateurday
Weekly Forecast Chicago June 7 to 12
Weather outlook for the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains. Rain is unlikely early in the period with temperatures staying below normal, then a chance of rain later in the week.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
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