Iowa Tax Debate Tangles Governor in Philadelphia Showdown
Governor Herring faces opposition from party leaders over his bid for a national post while Rep. Hubert Utterback gains a key delegate role. Critics attack tax cuts, citing higher real estate levies, a looming $4 million July surplus seen as misleading. They urge full disclosure on indirect taxes to reveal the New Deal's true impact in Iowa.
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Iowa
Herring
United States
Philadelphia
Hubert Utterback
Utterback
Arthur W. Cutten Dies at 66 After Heart Attack in Chicago
Arthur W. Cutten a famed grain trader known for amassing vast wealth, died in a Chicago hotel after a heart attack. Born in Guelph Ontario he moved to Chicago in 1890 and built a secretive free lance trading empire. He faced tax indictments and a two year ban on grain exchanges with ongoing grand jury actions, while his charitable gifts reached millions.
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Chicago
Arthur W. Cutten
Cutten
Guelph
Ont
Board of Trade
Wall Street
Grain Futures Commission
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Japanese evangelist at Ames prompts farmer argument
The clipping quotes Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa at a Country Life conference at Iowa State College Ames. He is labeled a religious leader. A local reader objects to foreign remarks praising Japanese farmers on three acres versus American farmers on 140 acres and questions Japan's wealth in cars phones and radios.
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Toyohiko Kagawa
Kagawa
Country Life
Ames
Iowa State College
Annexation plan for Frontier park drops beer sale aim
The ill conceived plan to annex Frontier park to Cedar Rapids to permit selling beer at the Fourth of July celebration failed. Officials argued annexation is serious business and beer policy should not drive municipal action, protecting propriety and legality for the park.
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Frontier Park
Cedar Rapids
Park
City Plan Commission
Senator Carter Glass Declines Platform Committee Role
The Virginia senator forges no longer serves on the platform committee at the national Democratic convention. With Glass absent the committee is expected to avoid major frictions while drafting a new platform to replace the 1932 document.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
No Frontier Park Petition Delays Plan Commission Meeting
Plan commission met with no quorum and learned the annexation petition for Cedar Rapids would not be presented. T. R. Warriner apologized after being assured by B. D. Silliman and city attorney Don Hines that the petition would be prepared. Silliman noted owners and the American Legion Hanford post supported annexation for future benefit, but the movement was abandoned for now.
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City Plan Commission
City Hall
T. R. Warriner
B. D. Silliman
Frontier Park
Cedar Rapids
Warriner
Silliman
Don Hines
Hanford Post
American Legion
Legion
Eight Imps in the Heart and a Call to Positive Life
A religious essay compares a parable about a man whose heart hosts eight evil imps with Dean Briggs of Harvard, arguing that an empty or negative life invites mischief. It asserts moral security comes from filling the mind with good and taking a positive stand, not drifting through life.
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Jesus
Dean Briggs
Harvard
Chinese claim Japs aid rebel armies in Canton movement
British missionaries were ordered to evacuate danger areas as troop movements indicated imminent hostilities between central government forces and rebel armies in Kwangtung and Kwangsi.
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Canton
Kwangtung and
Kwangsi Province
China accuses Japan of arming Kwangsi rebels
Nanking officials charged that Japan supplied arms and $5,000,000 loan secured by Kwangsi magnesium mines to rebel forces seeking to overthrow Chiang Kai-Shek. Reported loan included 10,000 rifles, 20 airplanes, and 10,000 barrels of cement with Japan promised material assistance.
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Nanking
Japan
Kwangsi
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Unclear fragment on Philadelphia platform committee
The passage argues against accepting an appointment to the Philadelphia platform committee while noting the candidate could have served the country by joining the committee and advocating for his high principles.
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Philadelphia
Platform Committee
Rebels Push From Lingning Towards Kiyang in Hunan Civil War
Stream ing forth from entrenched positions in southern Hunan province, Kwangsi rebel armies drive from Lingning toward Kiyang as Changsha reports a second major clash with Nanking forces. Kiyang hosts a large Nanking concentration, and large-scale action is imminent.
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Hongkong
INS
Hunan
Kwangsi Province
Lingning
Kiyang
Changsha
Nanking
Crop Outlook Wanes as N W Area Holds Drought News
Farmers in arid western regions faced hot dry weather and a worsening crop outlook while prices for grain rose. July wheat exceeded 95 cents in Chicago with Indiana red wheat at 1.04. Roosevelt and WPA aid plans were approved for relief, livestock loans, and employment, costing up to 100 million. Three federal agronomists to tour the Dakotas and Montana to study relief efforts.
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Chicago
Great Plains
Indiana
Bulow
South Dakota
Roosevelt
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Northwest
Dakotas
Montana
Weather Bureau
Wyoming
C. A. Donnel
Kentucky
Ohio
North Dakota
Minnesota
Balloon launches unmanned by Jean Piccard from Minnesota stadium
In Minneapolis at Memorial stadium at 6 58 a m Professor Jean Piccard sent an unmanned experimental balloon skyward on a scientific mission. Hydrogen filled it carries a radio transmitter a micro meteorograph and an automatic sand release. It rose to 10 14 miles and disappeared northeastward. The micro meteorograph will record temperature and pressure at increasing altitudes.
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Minneapolis
Jean Piccard
Memorial Stadium
University of Minnesota
Now Burglar Will Take The Vacation Now
A burglar entered the Hensleys home at 205 A avenue NW by pushing a bathroom window screen. He escaped with 81 dollars, including 45 from Mrs. Hensley’s purse. The thief left through the open rear door as the couple prepared for a vacation.
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S. L. Hensley
A Avenue NW
Hensley
Four Children Organize To Aid Camp Fund
Four youngsters from Fifth avenue SE organize a drive to fund Camp Good Health. Hollyhock dolls made by Margaret Arnold Harriet Dauchy Roger Dauchy and Flora Blum sell for one cent each with profits and allowances donated to support the camp.
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Fifth Avenue SE
Camp Good Health
Margaret Arnold
John H. Arnold
Harriet Dauchy
Roger Dauchy
Charles Dauchy
Flora Blum
Will A. Blum
Fifth Avenue
Penick Ford Sues for 574658 in Processing Tax Refunds
Penick and Ford Ltd and Penick and Ford Sales filed in federal court to recover 574 658 in processing taxes alleged illegally collected under the Agricultural Adjustment Act, contending the statute is unconstitutional. Attorney Owen Elliott noted the suit follows a denied refund claim and cites prior injunctions against future tax collection.
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Penick and Ford
Lttd
Penick and Ford Sales Company
Owen Elliott
Elliott
Cudahy Packing Company
AAA
Temperature Soars After June Cool Spell in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids heat returns after a cool June night with readings climbing from 47 at 5 a.m. to 62 at 7 a.m. 81 at 10 a.m. and 88 by 2:30 p.m. Tuesday peaked at 80 at 4 p.m. followed by 72 at 7 p.m. and 53 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep company charts.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
Theft Staged at Long Island Mansion Loot Worth Over 400000
A Long Island burglary at the Planting Fields estate in Upper Brookville ... $400,000 in cash and jewels stolen. Entry traced to a porch roof through a screen door. pearls valued as high as a necklace were among the items, discovered by Mr. Coe on waking.
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Locust Valley
N. Y
Long Island
W. R. Coe
Upper Brookville
Harold R. King
Nassau County
King
Coe
French Socialist Government Seeks International Links
Paris reports fear of international isolation as the Blum government seeks to solidify ties with European nations. A 382 to 198 confidence vote backs a drive to bind France through regional security pacts to reinforce the League of Nations collective peace aims.
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Paris
France
Leon Blum
League of Nations
Illinois Man Named Kiwanis Clubs Head
A Cope land Callen of Urbana Illinois was elected president of Kiwanis International by acclamation. James M Lynch of Florence South Carolina and F Trafford Taylor of Winnipeg Manitoba were elected vice presidents repeated. H G Hatfield of Oklahoma City was reelected treasurer.
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Washington
A. Copeland Callen
Urbana
Ill
Kiwanis International
James M. Lynch
Florence
S. C
F. Trafford Taylor
Winnipeg
Manitoba
H. G. Hatfield
Oklahoma City
Iowans Named To Committee Posts At Democratic Convention
Iowa delegates named to committee posts include Mrs. Helene Hawkins of Red Oak on Permanent Organization Erwin Larson of Charles City on Credentials Governor Clyde L. Herring on Rules The announcement came from Philadelphia where the convention assembled to organize and set credentials for the delegate body.
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Philadelphia
Iowa
Helene Hawkins
Red Oak
Erwin Larson
Charles City
Clyde L. Herring
Heart's Heritage romance stars Dale Farwell and Lee Brady
The Cedar Rapids Gazette previews Joseph McCord's novel Heart's Heritage about Jonathan Farwell and his son Dale as they face family barriers and a tragic threat. Lee Brady's loyalty helps Dale endure and conquer looming ruin. First chapters begin Friday.
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Jonathan Farwell
Locust Hill
Dale
Lee Brady
Lee
Joseph McCord
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Moline
Ill
University of Iowa
Barkley Targets London Tickets At Democratic Convention
Philadelphia AP report notes the afternoon session of the Democratic National Convention recessed at 1:16 p.m. Central Time until 6 p.m. Central Time with Speaker Barkley focusing on London ticket issues.
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Keynoter
Barkley
London Ticket
Philadelphia
Democratic attacks target Landon as convention opens
At the national convention the Democrats launch broadside after broadside against Alf Landon and his record, linking his Cleveland nomination to banker praise of dep osit guarantees and bank influence. Alben W. Barkley cites Roosevelt and asks if the Supreme Court is beyond criticism as the fight resumes. The remarks foreshadow months of campaigning from the Democratic side.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
American Liberty League
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Alben W. Barkley
Cleveland
American Bankers Association
United States
Kansas
Barkley
London
Supreme Court
Theodore Roosevelt
Colorado
Clark Elected Leader as Two Thirds Rule Debate Opens
Senator Bennett C Clark was elected chairman of the national convention rules committee. The committee agreed to a Thursday 11:30 a m vote on abrogating the century old two thirds rule amid strong southern resistance. Governors Graves of Alabama and Allred of Texas announced plans to appear. Fox of Wisconsin and Fields of Louisiana supported majority rule.
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Philadelphia
Bennett C. Clark
Bibb Graves
Alabama
James V. Allred
Texas
Fox
Wisconsin
Harvey S. Fields
Louisiana
Lemke Strengths Show In Unopposed Primary Vote
In Bismarck North Dakota an unopposed Republican primary for Rep William Lemke tested his presidential bid with a purported complimentary vote to gauge appeal for his candidacy and the new union party Former Gov Walter Langer also sought the Republican nomination in a bid for vindication after acquittal in three trials in the same race and challenged Gov Walter Welford.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Lemke
Lemke
Walter Langer
Langer
Walter Welford
McAdoo Plans Stump For Roosevelt Campaign Visit
Philadelphia dispatch reports U S Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California, a former presidential candidate, will join Franklin D Roosevelt on the campaign trail during the current drive, McAdoo revealed Wednesday.
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Philadelphia
INS
U. S
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Roosevelt
Campelge
Lehman Wins Minimum Wage Plank Push at Democratic Platform
Gov. Herbert H. Lehman of New York secures inclusion of a strong minimum wage plank in the Democratic platform. The plank calls for states to establish minimum hours and wages, aligning with labor and economic reform goals.
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Philadelphia
INS
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Democratic convention selects 12 member platform sub committee
After hearings the resolutions committee named a twelve man sub committee to draft the party platform. Senate leader Wagner of New York heads the panel with six senate colleagues and five delegates including Walsh Bulkley Black Hatch Byrnes O Mahoney Coy Jones Walker Murphy and Stitt Wilson.
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Philadelphia
Resolutions Committee
Wagner
New York
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Bulkley
Ohio
Black
Alabama
Hatch
New Mexico
Byrnes
South Carolina
O’mahoney
Wyoming
Wayne Coy
Indiana
Norman L. Jones
Illinois
Walter Walker
Colorado
Murphy
Michigan
J. Stitt Wilson
California
Democratic platform clash shadows Philadelphia convention
The Philadelphia convention sees disputes over constitutional change and old age pensions as Roosevelt leaders resist both proposals. The small audience fills gates freely as committees organize and Democrats await Joe Robinson’s rally in the evening. Senator Carter Glass leaves for Washington due to health reasons.
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Philadelphia
Platform Committee
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Labor and Farm Leaders Demand Second New Deal in Philadelphia
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor and Edward A. O’Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged platform builders to pledge a second New Deal. They asked for controlled agriculture, managed currency, and curtailment of Supreme Court powers, representing about 20 million farm and labor voters.
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Convention Hall
Philadelphia
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Edward A. O’neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
U. S. Supreme Court
Green
O’neal
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Happy Steer
H. R
Vinton
Penick-Ford
Kiwanis Clubs
Lyle C. Wilson
McAdoo
Pres. Roosevelt
Homer T. Bone
William J. Granfield
Franklin Field
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