Chain letter quotes Roosevelt on spending and taxes
The piece examines a 1932 chain letter quoting Franklin D Roosevelt and arguing about federal spending, taxes, and sincerity. It questions the accuracy and implications of Roosevelt's promises versus expenditures since 1933, highlighting the debate over taxation and government spending in the campaign era.
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Washington
Wilson
Roosevelt
Eanswer
Butte
Mont
America
F Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Hauptmann Appeal Hearings Mark Defense Shortcomings
In Trenton New Jersey the Court of Errors and Appeals pressed defense lawyers on Hauptmann’s appeal arguing the lawyers failed to take exceptions to trial rulings and procedures. Judge scrutiny focused on whether the defense bullied the defendant and whether rights were violated with the jury charge amid sixteen points of appeal.
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Trenton, N. J
Court of Errors and Appeals
Bruno Hauptmann
Trenton
N. J
INS
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Flemington
Lindbergh Baby Slayer
New Jersey
Egbert Rosecrans
Edward J. Reilly
Rosecrans
Hauptmann
Thomas W. Trenchard
Joseph L. Bodine
HOLC Files First Foreclosure Suit in Des Moines
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation filed its first mortgage foreclosure suit in Polk County District Court against Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fargo over a $2,493.34 loan. The petition says they underpaid since the June 1936 schedule and failed to pay taxes maintain insurance or keep the home in repair. There are 3 325 HOLC mortgages on file in the county recorder's office.
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Des Moines
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Frank Fargo
Ickes Denies Rift With Harry Hopkins
Washington dispatch says PWA Administrator Harold L. Ickes denies serious differences with Relief Administrator Harry L. Hopkins. The two officials jointly direct much of the 4 billion works program and rumors of delays due to their rift prompted the denial.
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Ickes
Harry Hopkins
Washington
INS
PWA
Harald L. Ickes
Harry L. Hopkins
Paragraph fragment on investments in tax able securities for humanitarian aims
Fragment discusses choosing investments for humanitarian reasons including tax efficient securities. It weighs priorities between financial return and social impact, noting various considerations in selecting portfolios and the potential effects on philanthropy and public welfare.
Painted Picture of Youth and Decay Explored
A 1925 reflection on Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. The narration contrasts a man who remains youthful while his portrait ages with his soul, showing vice and cruelty reflected in the painting and driving him to madness. It calls for a reversal showing goodness instead and notes life as a self-portrait.
Quick action urged on security bill in congress
Administration leaders predicted rapid conference action to resolve Senate House differences on the social security bill. The Senate approved 76 to 6 and sent it to conference. the House passed a similar measure 381 to 33 earlier. President Roosevelt said he would sign promptly as the bill remains central to the New Deal.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Burns
Roosevelt Opposes Bulk Barrel Liquor Sales
President Roosevelt opposes selling liquor in bulk from barrels. Secretary Morgenthau warned such practice could spur bootleg liquor mixed with legitimate stock. The treasury favors bottled distribution and supports keeping the FACA under Joseph H. Choate's leadership.
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Roosevelt
Washington
INS
Morgenthau
Congress
Treasury
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1935
A fragmented OCR entry lists figures for accidents injured and deaths in Cedar Rapids for 1935. Details are unclear but suggests a toll statistic with numbers such as 1184 accidents 209 injured.
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Cedar Rapids
Lindy Invents Pump 10 Keeps Cells Growing
Col Charles A Lindbergh has built an artificial heart and lungs at Rockefeller Institute and grown whole organs in glass chambers. The report states organs revived after surgical death, with infection prevented by a perfected pump.
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LINDY
Moward W. Blakeslee
Associated Presh
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Rockefeller Institute
Lindbergh
Alexis Carrell
Carrell
Aewty
Institute
Col. Lindbergh
Rockefeller
Gazette Circulation Tops Nation in Cedar Rapids Reach
The Cedar Rapids Gazette has the largest daily and Sunday circulation in its 52 year history at over 37,500 copies. Cedar Rapids ranks 169th by population, yet the paper exceeds many larger cities in circulation and benefits from broad Linn County blanket coverage.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
San Diego
Calif
Bridgeport
Conn
Evansville
Ind
South Bend
Peoria
el Paso
Texas
Utica
N. XY
Erie
Duluth
Minn
Kineanhy
Neb
Shreveport
Law
Middle West
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Tap-Dance Tragedy Ends in Fatal Fall on Fourth Floor
Chicago police investigate after 35 year old Paul Turner dies when a misstep during a tap dance on a fourth floor hotel window sill leads to a plunge to the street. Companions rushed her to hospital. she sustained multiple injuries and died. Richard Martin, 25, questioned.
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Chicago
INS
Paul
Turner
Richard Martin
Senate Defers Vote on Seating of Holt
The Senate defers seating Holt and sends Wagner labor disputes bill to conference. Conferees named Walsh, Murphy, Murray, Borah, and La Follette to reconcile differences after House amendments were not concurred.
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Washington
Senate
House
Walsh
Mass
Murphy
Murray
Mont
Borah
Idaho
la Follette
Wis
Labor Federation Bars Communists
New York AP unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor faced charter loss if they admit communists. William Green federation president called the warning a declaration of war on communists, issued through A F of L vice-president Matthew Woll.
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New York
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Federation
Green
Matthew Woll
A. F. of
Children At Health Camp Welcome Warmer Weather
Warmer weather broke through at Camp Good Health as children and staff endured rain and clouds after a sunny spell. The group welcomed indoor games and planned Friday night stunts while receiving new bedding from anonymous donors and Linn county relief funds.
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Cedar Rapids
Cora Jacobs
Linn County
Friends of the Public Health Nursing Association
Camp Good Health
Marie Besh
Page
Regional control for farm program Ames
Harvard economist Dr. John D Black urged breaking national food regions into regional units for tailored adjustment contracts at a Thursday conference with about seventy five farmers economists and agricultural leaders The proposal also called for ending farm price support payments when parity with 1910 14 is reached and shifting to higher prices to drive adjustments Other suggested reforms included revising 1932 33 production bases and ensuring equity across farmers including tenants who have gained benefit payments without paying rents to landlords
Iowa 4 H judging team greeted by Wallace in Washington
secretary Wallace welcomed members of a 4 H judging team from Iowa and wished them luck on their trip to England. The trio Robert Putman Grover Meshe and Paul Harrison traveled with two accompanying couples and toured the agricultural department before planned visits to the Washington monument Arlington cemetery Mount Vernon and a Congress session en route to the Royal Livestock show at Newcastle England.
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Washington (Ap
Wallace
England
Robert Putman
Grover Meshe
Paul Harrison
B. W. Lodwick
Fayette
E. M. Wright
Waterloo
Agricultural Department
Washington Monument
Arlington Cemetery
Mount Vernon
Congress
Newcastle
Reform in the Method of Naming Judges
Thomas J. Guthrie of Des Moines urged reform in how judges are appointed or elected to free courts from political influence. At the Iowa State Bar association meeting, he said independence comes from selection methods and called for judges to avoid political activity and focus on administration of justice for all citizens.
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Thomas J. Guthrie
Des Moines
Iowa State Bar Association
Montrose
Guthrie
Polk
Bar Association
Marshall
Lien Filed Against LeRoy Farmer for Liquor Tax Penalty
A tax lien for 211.11 was filed Thursday in the northern district of Iowa clerk’s office against J. LeRoy Farmer sole owner of International Spirits Distributing Co. The lien, signed by Charles D. Huston, Internal Revenue collector for Iowa, rests on penalties for omitted floor tax on liquor stored in La Crosse Wisconsin warehouse paid by Farmer. The assessment list dated June 14 is cited as the basis.
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J. LeRoy Farmer
International Spirits Distributing Company
Federal Court of
Northern District of
Iowa
Charles D. Huston
Internal Revenue Collector
Internal Revenue Office
la Crosse
Wis
Farmer's LaCrosse Liquor Tax Probe Uncovers Fraud
The Gazette reports J LeRoy Farmer operated a liquor hauling firm in LaCrosse Wisconsin and ran afoul of state tax agents. Investigators found he obtained 1000 liquor stamps by misrepresentation on March 1 1934 and concealed 600 cases of liquor in the 1934 floor tax, with back taxes totaling 1771 and penalties 31557. The business reportedly moved 45000 to 70000 dollars monthly during several months of operation.
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J. LeRoy Farmer
International Spirits Distributing Company
LaCrosse
Wis
Wisconsin
the Gazette
Farmer
The.Gazette
Court Halts Ouster Against Gov Olson
District Judge H D Dickinson dismissed the ouster action by 29 petitioners against Governor Floyd B Olson over alleged corruption in the 1934 election. The ruling prompted cheers and handclaps in the crowded Minneapolis courtroom.
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Minneapolis
H. D. Dickinson
Floyd B. Olson
Roosevelt tax plan stirs Congress amid lukewarm response
Washington reports show President Roosevelt proposing new taxes to curb fortunes and fund government needs. Senate finance delays action while House supporters push for broader levies and a possible summer or next winter vote. Ranking Democrats split on feasibility and timing as key lawmakers weigh immediate considerations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Renate ‘Finance Committee
House
Harrison
Senate
Filience Committee
Fetarain
Daughton
N- Cc
House, Ways'and Means
la Follette
Senate Finance ‘Committee
LaFollette
Wis
Long
Couzens Backs Roosevelt Tax Plan in Senate
Detroit Senator James Couzens a Ford founder and one of America's wealthiest men voiced strong approval for President Roosevelt tax proposals He supported inheritance and gift tax increases and praised higher income assessments above 1 million dollars while noting much of the tax field lies below that threshold.
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Detroit
INS
James Couzens
Michigan
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Ford Motor Company
Labor bill sent to conference after lengthy Senate debate
Washington AP reports the Senate, after five hours of debate over seating Senator-elect Holt of West Virginia, deferred a vote on the labor bill until Friday.
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Washington
Holt
W. Va
Senate
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