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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

27 Jun 1939

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

2

One Hundred Three Boys Head to Camp Wapsie Y

Cedar Rapids youths form the second of five groups departing Monday for Camp Wapsie Y for a week of activities. A prior camp event featured a four-class track meet, shuttle relays, baseball, swimming, and an all camp swim meet. Nature study observed over forty birds with early morning hikes. A new diving float was erected to aid swimming instruction. New campers listed include James Lovett Patrick Gray Charles Thousand Robert Forrest Charles Camel James Pfiffiner Homer Zenke and many others.

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Cedar Rapids Camp Wapsie-Y Lloyd Schuknecht, Jr Camp Wapsie James Lovett Patrick Gray Charles Thousand Robert Forrest Charles Camel Roy McNulty Jimmy McLain Bernard Scott Robert Hanson Tom Ruffin Donald Waite Rolland Deihi Junior Chase Billy Hare Bobby Hare Joel McCauby Fred Gabel John Malverson Vernon Bys Donald Arnold Eween Dodge Anton Horace Herbert Hor Clayton Deahelan Lester Melichar Teddy Suchsamel J. W. Ross Donald Realton Dean Reamond Eddie McNulty Dick Forley Roger Robertson Buddy Boyle al Scott Thester Geiger Jack Klassen Donald Myers Devere Wolfe Delore Church Duane Church Howard Geiger Ben Myers Gerald Randall Robert Tilton Edward David Donald David Clayton Tilton Albert Peters Larry Boyd Eugene Nobile Wallace Noble Harry Porter Melvin Frame Carl Berry Donald Peters Roger Donegan Moses
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Inspector Shoots Trip In Canadian Border Fray

Fred Barcomb age 47 and his two sons faced assaulting a government agent and related charges after a shooting at Cannons Corners 25 miles north of Plattsburg New York. Barcomb Wilmer 24 was shot through the spine, and Richard 20 was shot in the leg as the family fled immigration officials in an auto said to carry 250 gallons of alcohol.

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Plattsburg N. Y Fred Barcomb Barcomb Wilmer Albert Brown Cannons Corners Here Richard Barcombs Ellenburg
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FAMOUS SCIENTIST Crossword Puzzle Clue Set

A crossword style clue list presents horizontal and vertical entries for a famous scientist and related terms including notes, measurements, and common attributes. The puzzle includes cross references with hinted answers such as models, taxis, and various adjectives, forming a challenging wordplay grid.

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Third Term Debate and Rumors in 1938 News

The article disputes a widespread third term theory for Roosevelt, notes that Ickes and Perling promoted similar arguments, and describes how the speculation spread through newspapers and magazines. It also mentions political maneuvering around 1940 Democratic tickets and mocks the unfounded dog theme cited in the rumors.

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Ickes National Corcoran T.T.D.A Perling Washington John Taylor Tyler
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Fond of Dogs Cruel to Women Theory Revisited

A historical note revisits O. Henry’s theory that a man fond of dogs is cruel to women. The idea, once a central theme in his short stories from decades ago, has resurfaced recently in print with his name attached to the claim.

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O. Henry
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Third term tactics stir Washington power plays

White House arrangers push for a third term draft to influence the 1940 convention as Senators Guffey and Smathers join the effort. The plan aims to frighten rivals and shape headlines, with Harry Hopkins likely to reappear and Justice Douglas buying a Washington state farm fueling further political expectations.

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Y Washington White House Corcoran Guffey Smathers Mr. Roosevelt
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Jackson Out As Administration Candidate

A solicitor general Robert H. Jackson declines reappearing as an administration GOP candidate. He delivered an extemporaneous speech before a local club, drawing attention once more though limited by press presence. the note hints at the era’s political maneuvering and public expectations.

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Robert H. Jackson
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