Father Kacere Repays Debt To Grandmother Of Local Boy
In Cedar Rapids a Syrian Orthodox priest Rev Joseph Kacere, once a barefoot toddler saved by Abdnour's grandmother in Aine-Arb Syria forty-five years ago, fights to save Fred Abdnour from deportation. The tale links past aid to present peril as the boy faces expulsion with a Mexican family.
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Oseph
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Cedar Rapids
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Texas
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Joseph
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America
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Turkey
Gazette
Washington
Rainey Hints Special Session Next Tuesday
Representative Rainey of Illinois the Democratic speaker in the new Congress said he was passing word among House members to stay in Washington as President elect Roosevelt may call a special session within a few days. He suggested the session could be next Tuesday or by March 13 and expects an official announcement likely Saturday afternoon.
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Roosevelt advances banking focus in final preinaugural day
President elect Roosevelt, in his last day as a private citizen, holds rapid talks on banking with prospective cabinet members including Hull Swanson and Farley. He plans a White House courtesy call to the Hoovers and a Mayflower visit after, as Mrs Roosevelt meets others.
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Five Indicted For Murder In Cleveland Fire Tragedy
A Cleveland county grand jury indicted five individuals on first degree murder charges over the Ellington apartment fire that killed 13 people on June 7. Named are Ray J. Turk, Louis J. Kammons, Paul Childs, Samuel Neaman, and Jack Hirsch. Four defendants face arraignment Monday while Kammons will be extradited.
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Ray J. Turk
Louis J. Kammons
Pennsylvania
Paul Childs
Pittsburgh
Samuel Neaman
Jack Hirsch
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Paraguay Senate Approves War Declaration on Bolivia
Paraguay's senate approved a declaration of war on Bolivia Friday night leaving the actual declaration to President Ayala to finalize. The move follows weeks of tension and sets the stage for an executive act to formalize hostilities.
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Wisner man discovers own ring mistaken for pink elephant
Wisner Nebraska resident Gus Hilbers found 17 mice wearing a gold collar then realized the collar was his own ring lost three weeks earlier. He planned to see a doctor after a second look.
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Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year Figures
Auto toll data from Cedar Rapids shows counts for accidents, injuries, and fatalities. The report lists numbers for vessels or vehicles, with figures indicating incidents and casualties recorded this year.
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Cedar Rapids
All Markets In Upward Swoop Across Chicago and New York
Wheat led gains on the Chicago Board of Trade closing at the highest levels since mid January with a near two cent rise. New York stock market rallied as the Roosevelt administration began, with leading issues up over four points and broad gains across commodities and bonds.
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Wheat futures spike on government liquidation signals
In Chicago early Friday trading, wheat rose nearly 3 cents a bushel as heavy buying by eastern sources pushed prices higher. Washington announcements that the government would liquidate its wheat and cotton holdings drove the surge, with the May delivery quoted amid the rally.
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Japanese Capture Capital Of Jehol City
Chinese sources report Japanese troops entered Jehol City on Friday afternoon and found the capital’s defenders demoralized.
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Jehol City
Extortion Notes Admitted By Youth After Capture
Chicago police questioned 18 year old Wallace J. Radavicius after he admitted writing extortion letters to three members of the Armour packing family demanding several thousand dollars. He was arrested when he attempted to pick up a decoy package of bills.
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Roosevelt appoints Cum mings as attorney general
President elect Roosevelt announces Homer S. Cummings of Connecticut as attorney general in place of the late Senator Walsh of Montana. The appointment follows the death of Walsh and signals the new administration names.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Homer S. Cummings
Connecticut
Senator Walsh
Montana
Inaugural Program Revised After Walsh Death
Washington AP reports a revised schedule for Saturdays inaugural events due to Senator Walsh’s death. Highlights include a morning aerial display, Roosevelt arrival and swearing in, Garner oath, parade, luncheon, and a large inaugural ball with mourning restrictions for Mrs. Roosevelt.
Inauguration Broadcast Schedule Details Across Networks
The program for inauguration broadcasts runs Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on NBC and 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. on CBS, all times central. It outlines Roosevelt departing for the White House, a Hoover greeting, the vice presidential and presidential inaugurations, and a parade, with precedence given to the Friday afternoon revised schedule.
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Plan to Phase Out Surplus Crops Signals New Deal Policy
Washington AP reports Morgenthau and Wallace outline Roosevelt era farm reforms. Morgenthau plans centralizing farm credit, absorbing the farm board and retiring its members. He aims to remove the government from stabilization. Wallace hints at orderly retreat from surplus crop production and broad farm legislation groundwork.
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Henry Morgenthau, Jr
New York
Morgenthau
Henry A. Wallace
Iowa
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Harding
Mrs Roosevelt to Attend Inaugural Ball Despite Loss
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt announced she will attend the inaugural ball in Washington despite canceling many social engagements after Senator Thomas J Walsh death. Admiral Cary T Grayson said the benefit event would aid charity and many would be disappointed by her absence.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
Capital Moves 10 Support of Bank Deposits
The federal government moved to support bank deposits as 31 states declare moratoriums or withdrawal limits. The Reconstruction Finance Corp will lend to banks with secured loans to protect depositors, while Congress pushes bills to grant broad powers and new checkable accounts. Some banks ignore or adapt moratoriums with unique plans to meet liquidity demands. Nashville clearing house proposes issuing small denomination certificates to widen withdrawals.
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Missouri Valley Bank Ex-Cashier J B Barret Dead
J B Barret former cashier of the State Savings bank of Missouri Valley died from self inflicted wounds Friday authorities said he shot himself twice through the heart in a personal safety related incident in Missouri Valley Iowa.
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Hard Thinking Needed In Troubled Times
A 1933 editorial urges readers to think for themselves rather than accept propaganda or borrowed ideas. It attacks mass conformity, superstition, and cults, citing Germany and Hitler supporters as examples, and calls for clear, honest thinking to seek God’s will.
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Grimold Carlyle
Prince of Darkness
Emerson
Germany
Hitler
State Funeral Planned for Sen Walsh on Monday
Washington AP reports a state funeral for former Senator Thomas J. Walsh is set for the Capitol likely Monday with President-elect Roosevelt possible attendee. Roosevelt and wife visited Mrs Walsh, widow of the Montana senator slated to be attorney general, who plans to live in an apartment with him.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New Ray of Hope Seen on Inaugural Eve
Roosevelt readies for Saturday inauguration as President with swift action promised under a new deal. Hoover completes final White House day while bankers face calls for deposits guarantees and farm relief plans take shape under Morganthau and Wallace.
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Hoover Signs Debtors Bill Reforms Relief Measures
President Hoover signed the bankruptcy bill to aid individuals farmers and railroads facing debt difficulties. The measure aims to provide relief amid economic strain and debt crises. Authorities expect streamlined proceedings and more predictable creditor settlements.
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