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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

20

Eight Soviet Generals Executed Under Treason Law

Swift Soviet action likely sent eight of the union’s top military leaders to death under a 1934 law after a one day treason trial. Names listed include Mikhail Tukhachevsky and generals Kork Yakir Aborevitch Eideman Feldman rue and Primakov. Official word awaited.

Moscow INS Union Loubyanka Prison Supreme Court Germany Uien People Red Army Ring Mikhail ‘Tukhachevsky A. I. Kork E. I. Yakir I. P. Aborevitch R. P. Eideman B. M. Feldman K. V.rue V. M. Primakoff

Two Youths, Sister Hurt in Marion Auto Crash

Helen Marie Miller 10 and Robert Wesley Miller 12 suffered bruises and cuts when a family car collided with a Mary-Ann taxi driven by Anha Jordan in Marion. Their parents were also involved and treated for minor injuries. Patricia Kelsey 7 was bruised after being struck by Milton Babbage’s car later Friday. she required home treatment.

Cedar Rapida News Helen Marie Miller Robert Wesley Miller Wesley A. Miller C Avenue NE Anha Jordan Mary-Ann Taxi Company Marion Helen Miller Fourth Street SE Twelfth Avenue Third Street Milton Babbage Seventeenth Avenue SE Babbage

Hitler And Stalin Reject Armed Alliance Reflects Treason Trials

The Moscow treason trial condemns eight red army generals as Stalin and Hitler reject any military alliance. The article notes generals urged a pact with Germany, while Hitler dismissed Bolshivik ties, and Stalin executes a harsh purge aligning with the anti alliance stance.

Hitler Stalin W. R Red Army Moscow Russia Germany

Omaha Mayor Tries to End Truck Strike Mediation

Omaha Mayor Dan Butler assumes mediator role to settle a two week long truck strike. Union demands a closed shop hold firm as drivers, helpers halt most Nebraska shipments. Butler plans a two stage meeting with striker committee, without union officials, to push a local settlement.

Omaha Dan Butler Nebraska Butler Henry G. Burger International Union Lincoln R. L. Cochran Burger

Germany Threatens Swift Reprisals Over Spanish Incidents

Berlin declares it will strike at the slightest provocation in Spanish waters with a lightning like counter stroke. The Deutsche Nachrichtenburo cites Madrid’s claim of a new submarine chase flotilla and warns Bolshevist attackers to beware.

Germany Berlin Deutsches Nachrichtenburo Bilbao

Farmers Get Seeds So Why Not Free Pills For The Sick

A satirical piece by Artrub Bugs Baer questions federal aid for medical care and contrasts free seeds for farmers with free medicines for the ill. It mocks government actions and hints at a political debate over health funding and access.

Medical Association

Russian woman questioned in kidnapping case at Long Meadows farm

Investigators questioned Anna Kuprianoff a Russian housekeeper at the Parsons home about the disappearance of heiress Alice McDowell Parsons from Long Meadows farm. Federal agents and state police pressed her for details after a ransom note demanded $25 000.

Stony Brook N. Y Long Meadows Alice McDowell Parsons Anna Kuprianoff Parsons

Ransom Note Mystery Shocks Stony Brook Case

Police Chief Edward M Bridges reveals new twist in the Alice Parsons disappearance. He says no ransom note was found in the Parsons automobile when first inspected, but a note appeared on the seat four to five hours later.

Stony Brook Alice Parsons Edward M.‘ Bridges

Mystery deepens in Bay Shore woman's missing trip partner

A middle aged man and woman left on a trip Wednesday morning and the woman has not returned. Police say Alex Kuprianoff 43 a match factory worker identified as the former husband of the missing woman is involved. The woman admits the relationship and says Kuprianoff is the father of her 11 year old son Roy though he denies it. He claims a London affair and infidelity were cited in 1926 letters while he was married. The couple's case echoes past divorce filings in Cleveland.

Roy Arata Kuprianoff London Cleveland Court

Grand Jury Indicts 25 More In Election Fraud Probe

Kansas City AP report says a federal grand jury indicted 25 election officials and party workers on conspiracy to deprive voters of franchise in the November 3 election. The tally rises to 151 charged, with 41 convicted. ballots marked for Alfred M. Landon had been altered to record for President Roosevelt.

Kansas City Alfred M. Landon Roosevelt

A First Flight Across America From Minneapolis to Philadelphia

A writer recalls a long airplane trip from Minneapolis to Philadelphia, noting clear skies, vast views of the land, and a sense of awe. The journey passes over Rockford Chicago Toledo Cleveland and a rain shadow as the traveler experiences freedom and wonder before returning home.

Minneapolis Philadelphia Rockford Rock River Chicago Toledo Cleveland Capyright

Inclusion Of Upper Mississippi In Flood Control

Representative Otha D. Wearin of Hastings Iowa urged the House flood control committee to include the Upper Missouri and Mississippi rivers in flood control plans. He said control measures should cover the source as well as the lower reaches.

Washington Otha D. Wearin Hastings House Flood Control Committee Missouri Mississippi Congress Wearin

Rebels Claim Defenses at Bilbao in Franco‑Spanish Fight

Insurgent forces bombarded Bilbao from the air and by artillery on Saturday, breaching the outer line of the city’s defenses along the Nerbioi river. Reports say heavy guns and 39 bombers hit water fronts, militia barracks, and reservoirs as Davilès forces said to hold the front from south of Bilbao to north.

Hendaye Bilbao Francisco Franco Amurrio Galdacano Fidelio Davile Fanny

Pair of strangers fleece Wisconsin farmer of last savings

In Eau Claire Christ Benson, 71, says two men posing as philanthropic oil heirs conned him out of his final $1,000, promising to double his money. He had already lost $2,700 in a prior bank failure and is now penniless after opening a tin box that contained only newspaper and four dollars.

Eau Claire Wis Christ Benson Benson

Camp Good Health Gears Up for Summer Campers

Camp Good Health near opening date for fifty six children this summer. Staff under Public Health Nursing association report for duty and begin bed-making as doctors and nurses plan care. Dietitian Vera Murray leads kitchen with nutritious menus, while Isabel Stark nurses the camp and Florence Gritzner directs on site. Camp counselors named including Jane Henderson as head cabin counselor and Roberta Galloway Shirley Like Constance Weatherton aiding staff and kitchen.

Vera Murray Mercy Hospital Camp Good Health Isabel Stark Public Health Nursing Association Florence Gritzner Tyler School Jane Henderson Coe College Roberta Galloway Postville Shirley Like Constance Weatherton Eighteenth Street Misses Murray Kathryn Knutson Charles City Wilma Galloway Fred Samek Ellis Boulevard

Plan to Reopen Republic Plant in Youngstown Sparks Strike Threat

In Youngstown a stormy council session approved emergency powers to hire and arm police to defend a Republic Steel reopening by force if needed. SWOC and AF of L leaders faced denial of a hearing as they watched. a Sunday meeting of the central labor body will decide on a general strike.

Youngstown Lionel Evans Republic Steel American Federation” of Labor John L. Lewis’ Steel Workers Organizing Committee SWOC A. F Michael Lyden Ohio Federation of Labor Youngstown Central Labor Body Anthony Hubbard

Cedar Rapids Boy Dives to Save Classmate From River

McVay, a 13-year-old peer, jumped from a sand barge into Cedar River at 7:30 pm to rescue Jayne, 12, who had fallen in. He pulled him aboard despite seven feet of water and later helped him home, earning quiet praise from neighbors.

Cedar Rapids Cedar ‘ Ives McVay Arnold Jayne A. K. Jayne Second Street West Bani Mey nestVay Roosevelt Junior High J. D Cedar River

Treasury May Shun New Notes in 1938 Budget

Fiscal officials say after six years of heavy borrowing the government may run the next fiscal year without new money market borrowing. With 800 million dollars from June's borrowing, the treasury could refinance obligations due after July 1 and rely on Social Security and baby bond sales for cash, effectively borrowing about 700 million from future beneficiaries instead of investors.

Washington Treasury

Cedar Rapids Posts Pleasant Weather Parade

June days continued in Cedar Rapids with abundant sun and mild to warm temperatures. The thermometer rose from 53 at 5 a.m. to 81 at noon and peaked at 84 in the afternoon before easing to 74 at 7 p.m. and 56 at midnight per the Chambers Inskeep recorder.

Cedar Rapids The Mercury Chambers Inskeep Company Recorder

Governor to Deploy Guards for Monroe Mass Meeting

Governor Frank Murphy announced on Saturday that a battalion of national guardsmen and 7160 state police would be sent to Monroe early Sunday to prevent disorder at a tri state mass meeting of United Automobile Workers members. Homer Martin had urged union men from Michigan Indiana and Ohio to attend to protest routing of striking steel workers pickets but the governor said Martin would discourage outside attendance. The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in a state park north of Monroe with traffic rerouted and spectators urged to avoid the city.

Detroit Frank Murphy National Monroe Tri-State Unis Jon Homer ‘Martin The United : “Automobile Workers Michigan Indiana Ohio Martin Murphy CIO Mich Homer Martin United Automobile Workers CIO Steel Republic Steel Monroe City Michigan City Morechigan City

Monroe Mayor Protests Traffic as Steel Walkout Rises

Monroe Michigan mayor Daniel Knagga denounces road routing changes amid protests by steel workers. Admittance to the city tabled pending permit controls as demonstrations continue.

Monroe, Mich Daniel’ A Knagga’ A Eee

Steel strike talks fail to end major plant walkout

A peace conference between Bethlehem Steel and its unions collapsed after nearly eleven hours in Ohio. The 73000 to 80000 workers at Bethlehem and Inland Steel faced walkouts with a proposed seven point settlement from Governor Martin-Lewis failing to gain agreement. Michigan Governor Frank Murphy planned a Detroit meeting with CIO leaders to organize a mass rally in Monroe to protest picket line routing at Republic Steel. Continued on page 10 column 5.

Gale Beth Gavernoe Martin - le Davey Ohio St Mille Oungs and Tube Company Inland Steel Corporation Bene Jehem Johnstown Bethlehem Lice Sheet and Tube Johan L Lewis

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