Publicity power shifts in auto finance and politics
A confidential report by major finance companies to President Roosevelt proposes 18 month credit limits and wage- and deficiency-judgment abolitions, with cooperation from General Motors Acceptance Corp Universal Credit National Investment Trust and Commercial Credit. The piece notes profit sharing as a possible new approach and flags upcoming political pushes and election-year dynamics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
General Motors Acceptance Corp
Universal Credit
National Investment Trust
Commercial Credit
Why Do Millions Prefer To Use Penetro
Penetro is marketed as a fast acting chest cold salve used in 37 nations with claims of rapid absorption. It emphasizes a mutton suet base and higher medication content than competitors, promising soothing vapors and quick rubbing action. The ad touts a money back guarantee, 35 cent jar, and larger sizes for savings, sold widely.
The Post of the People by Edgar A. Guest
A humorous poem reflecting on a world of doubles and duplications. The speaker laments over excess and misery while imagining a double feast and double pay. The mother counters with wit about double desires and a playful critique of worldly doubles.
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Edgar A. Guest
The
Post of the People
Illinois Preacher Convicted By Jury
Rev William B McCollum found guilty by a circuit court jury of contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old parishioner Mildred Miller A jail term of at least one year was imposed Sheila MacDonald daughter of the late Ramsay Mac Donald begins voluntary probation work in London aiming to become a police court probation officer
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Danville, Til
Ins
William B. McCollum
Mildred Miller
Sheila MacDonald
Ramsay MacDonald
London
Notice of Resolution of Necessity for Concrete Paving Cedar Rapids
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa proposes a resolution of necessity for concrete paving on Sixteenth Avenue Southwest from Ninth to Eleventh Street and adjoining streets. A hearing is set for March 3 1938 at 10 AM in the council room to consider objections and the plans. The estimated cost is $835.00 with assessments to abutting property per law. Dated February 28 1938. L. J. Storey City Clerk
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Prosk
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Iowa
Sixteenth Avenue
Ninth Street
Eleventh Street
Gedar Rapids
Pattern 4728 dress pattern features and book
Anne Adams presents Pattern 4728 a wrap-around indoor frock with irregular button lines and princess seams. Features include short outdoor sleeves option and sizes 14 through 46 with yardage for size 36. Also offers New Anne Adams Book of Spring Patterns priced at 15 cents. Send payment and order to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York
Al Capones Spirit Is Broken Wife Says After Visit
Mamie Capone reports Al Capone shows dejection and broken spirit during confinement at Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay after his second visit to the island prison. She says he remains not insane, but tightly nervous and deeply troubled by his incarceration for income tax evasion.
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San Jose
Calif
Alcatraz Island Federal Prison
al Capone
Chicago
Mamie Capone
Jones Seeks Bankers Backing for Industry Loans
Jesse H. Jones, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, urged U S bankers to give wholehearted cooperation in meeting credit needs that promote employment and economic health. In a letter from RFC headquarters addressed to banks nationwide, he stressed the value of industrial loans that boost employment.
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Washington
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Corporation
RFC
Jones
Iowa Student Rescues Dog From Icy River
Iowa City AP reports University of Iowa student John Mullen of Marshalltown saved Pooh the Chow from the Iowa River after the dog fell through a hole in the ice. Mullen and fraternity brothers used a rope to pull him to safety as the ice broke beneath them.
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Iowa City
Pooh
L. A. Owen
Iowa River
John Mullen
University of Iowa
Marshalltown
Mullen
Rescue at Ice Leads to Phi Kappa Psi House Aid
A person and a dog were pulled from icy water and rushed to the Phi Kappa Psi house where they received immediate warming care after the rescue.
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Mullen
Phi Kappa Psi
Boileau Charges WPA Delayed Liming Project Talks
Representative Boileau of Wisconsin accuses Works Progress Administration officials of stalling talks with Congress on liming projects. He cites a conference report on a 250 million emergency relief bill and notes WPA opposition to a Senate amendment allowing limestone crushing for fertilizer. Boileau urges renewed effort to authorize liming work despite approval of the conference report.
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Washington
Boileau
Wis
Works Progress
Woodrum
House-Senate
Senate
House
WPA
Berry S $5,000,000 claim denied by commission
A three member special commission ruled against Senator George L. Berry and associates seeking 5 million dollars for marble properties submerged by the Tennessee Valley Authority Norris Dam lake. The panel said the properties cannot be profitably operated commercially and that various defendants are entitled to no award. The report was sent to U S District Judge George C. Taylor in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Sixth Victim Dies After Burlington Wreck
AP report says Al Lang died of injuries from the Burlington shop wreck that killed five workers Saturday. Lang suffered compound fractures of both arms and legs and rescue crews had to chop away parts of a wrecked coach to reach him.
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Burlington (Ap
Burlington Railroad
al Lang
Lang
Hildebrandt Seeks Senate Nomination in South Dakota
Representative Hildebrandt announces Democratic bid for seat held by Senator Hitchcock in South Dakota He withdraws from candidacy for the House to run a clean constructive campaign for the senate nomination urging party harmony.
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Washington
Hildebrandt
Hitchcock
S. D
House of Representatives
Senate
Woman Receives Five Years for Embezzlement Case
Madge L. Cunningham, 42, was sentenced to five years in the Rockwell City women's reformatory after pleading guilty to embezzling about $17,000 from a Des Moines wholesale marketing agency where she worked for 15 years.
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Des Moines
Madge L. Cunningham
Rockwell City
Radio Programs Evening Lineup of NBC CBS Networks
A detailed listing of radio programs by time and network across NBC CBS including Amos 'n' Andy Mr Keen Uncle Ezra's and Town Hall Tonight with orchestras and guest stars such as Tommy Dorsey, Andre Kostelanetz, Harold Parsons and Eddie Cantor.
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Vening
Amos 'N' Andy
NBC
WEAF
Essy Aces
WJZ
Uncle Ezrs
Mr Keen
Hendrik Willem van Loon
Mario Cozzi
Aeolian Trio
CBS
WCCO
One Man's Family
Cavalcade of America
WABC
WEBM
KMOX
Tommy Dorsey
Harriet Parsons
WSZ
Eddie Cantor
WBBM
Cneir Duchin
Orch
Geares Olsen’s
Levis Armstrong's
eGrel Tucker
Amies
Andy
WEAP
WJZ _e
Mr. Keen
Hollywood
ABC
WEIM
Ruby Newman
Orchestra
We, the People
CBB
Rudy Vallee
Barry McKinley
WJZ Chain
Henry Busce
Figit Y Ears Orchestra
Wad Chain
Bunny Berigson
Wabc and Chain
Nat Brandywynnes
Raer Pryor
WIZ Chain
Her Gordon's
Woody Herman
Weaf Chain
Garwood Van's
Orrin
Tucker's
Bowler Lee Menzel Rolls 12th Strike for 300
In Detroit Lee Menzel achieved a perfect 300 with his twelfth straight strike before fainting. A physician called the incident a severe shock but said he would recover.
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Detroit
Lee Menzel
Menzel
WPA Increases in March Authorized
Howard O. Hunter announced Washington authorization to raise WPA rolls in the region by 216000 for March. The boost hinges on a $250 million deficiency bill, with 11 of 13 states gaining quotas. North Dakota and South Dakota keep February levels while Iowa rises from 22600 to 26100.
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Chicago
Howard O. Hunter
Works Progress Administration
Washington
Congress
Hunter
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Adjourn Hearings On R I Reorganization
The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned hearings in the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad reorganization to June 28 to allow bondholders protective committees to devise their own plan. Commissioner Claude R. Porter said the postponement was to give stakeholders more time to work out an alternative.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Claude R. Porter
The
Commission
Bonds must move quickly on reorganization plan
Porter urged bondholders' committees to draft a plan by June 15 and said the June 28 hearings likely will be the last, while noting the plea for an adjournment could not be passed over lightly. He stressed an earnest desire to complete proceedings expeditiously.
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Porter
Iowa Girl's Plans For Wedding Over Phone Strike Snag
Rex Fleming 21 and Donella Rhoades 18 faced a California legal snag as they planned a long distance wedding by telephone. They must marry in the county issuing their license, and a three day waiting period applies. The Mt Ayr and Drake connections are noted amid the couple's efforts to formalize the marriage.
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San Jose
Calif
Rex Fleming
Donella Rhoades
Des Moines
Frank Hogan
California
Fleming
Thomas Rhoades
Mt Ayr
Mt. Ayr High School
Rhoades
Drake University
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Viennese Ensemble
Mary Lee Taylor
Homemakers’ Exchange
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National Farm and Home Hour
Helen Trent
WALBC
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Betty
Bob
Sue Blake
100—Music Guild
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Weap Chain
Dot
Pat
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Ray Block
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Ransom Shermans
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Weap Cain
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Dh “Moon
Knox
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