Plot for Capitalist Russia Revealed in Treason Trial
Bukharin testifies he led a rightist faction aiming to restore capitalism in Soviet Russia and planned to arrest Lenin and Stalin as early as 1918. He pleads guilty to belonging to the bloc and leading the illegal faction, detailing aims like a Kremlin putsch, mass executions, and espionage for foreign powers.
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Moscow
Nikolai Ivanovitch Bukharin
Soviet Russia
New York
Nikolai Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Bukharin
Lenin
Novy Mir
New York City
Vishinsky
Kremlin
Josef Stalin
Soviet
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
Kidnaping Ransom Debate Echoes Across Nations
The piece weighs kidnapping for ransom as a powerful national issue, citing Levine, Lindbergh, and Mattson cases to argue for or against anti ransom laws. It notes English law prohibiting ransom and discusses public sentiment, political graft, and calls for vigilant political involvement. It also references Frank Kent's analysis in Readers Digest and critiques editorials on Iowa corruption.
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England
United States
Lindbergh
Mattson
Levine
Anderson
Frank R. Kent
Reader
Brennan
Chicago
Kent
No Basis For Belief Sitting Down Makes Person Stop Talking
Column by Arthur Bugs Baer discusses proposed gag rules for senators and the idea of an orator sitting down to stop talking. Baer argues the notion conflicts with rights and cites a porch rocker scolding as a counterexample.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Lent as a moral test beyond a season
A preacher decries Lent as sentimental and short lived, urging deeper yearly discipline. He questions the gap between religious rhetoric and real following of Jesus, calling for genuine penitence and spiritual reform beyond Holy Week. The view is voiced from a parish with educated, successful congregants, who confront the faith’s lived reality.
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Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Navy Bill Urged for National Defense Not Aggression
The House Naval Affairs Committee urged prompt passage of a billion dollar naval bill claiming the program is essential for defense. It defended battleship power as supreme at sea and praised aircraft as a needed adjunct while denying any aggressive aims. A Senate inquiry into Army anti aircraft guns and coastal artillery shortages was promised, with emphasis on defense needs over prestige.
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Washington
INS
Congress
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
Walsh
Mass
Pacific
Britain
Japan
Driver Arrested for Impaired Driving Near Western
Cedar Rapids man John Klimes of rural route south of the city was stopped on highway 218 two miles north of Western after an erratic drive. Highway Patrolman James Clapp arrested him about 5 p.m. Saturday and jailed him. A warrant for driving while intoxicated was issued by Justice H R Churchill late Saturday night.
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Cedar Rapids
John Klimes
James E. Clapp
Western
Clapp
Klimes
H. R. Churchill
Stroke Strikes Local Man In Cigar Store
Dave McElroy 80, of 1832 Ellis boulevard NW, suffered a stroke in the Buttre cigar store at 306 First Avenue E about 7 30 Saturday evening. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy hospital.
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CeGar Rapids
Dave McElroy
Ellis Boulevard NW
Buttre
First Avenue E
Mercy Hospital
Wallace Sets Par Sugar Cane Price for 1937 Crop
Secretary Henry A. Wallace announced a fair price of 3.075 dollars per short ton for par sugar cane as the basis for benefit payment rates for the 1937 crop.
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Washington
LLP
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Stokowski and Garbo Plan Turin Wedding Soon
In Rome a reliable source says Greta Garbo and Leopold Stokowski intend to marry in Turin within two weeks. Stokowski reportedly told his Philadelphia lawyer by telephone that he and the Swedish actress are preparing for the nuptials.
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Rome
Greta Garbo
Leopold Stokowski
Turin
Stokowski
Philadelphia
Greta Garbo ill with influenza in Ravello villa
The American star Garbo is confined to her room with influenza at Villa Cimbrone near Ravello. Doctors prescribed hot lemonade. marriage plans between March 15 and 17 are noted. Stokowski and Garbo must meet consular requirements including birth certificates certified by their respective consulates.
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Ravello
Haly
Greta Garbo
Villa Cimbrone
Stokowski
United States
Garbo
Italy
Pershing Improves as Bed Moves to Sun Porch
General John J. Pershing in Tucson shows continued recovery from heart trouble and uremic poisoning. Dr. Ronald Davison reports stronger heart action and adequate kidney function with sufficient food intake. The 77 year old enjoyed sun porch exposure and may have a largely normal life ahead with less strain.
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Tucson, Ariz
INS
John J. Pershing
Ronald Davison
Pershing
Davison
Weekly Weather Forecast for March 7 to 12 in Midwest
The forecast covers the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central great plains. Frequent precipitation expected north while south portions stay largely fair. Temperatures mostly below normal in the north and near or above normal in the south.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Death toll climbs in California floods from 158 to 400 feared
News reports tally 158 dead in Southern California flood damage while Red Cross warns fatalities could reach about 400. The disaster hits five counties with 4,445 homes destroyed or needing repairs and nearly 10,000 people in Red Cross care.
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Calif
Los Angeles
the Red Cross
California
Associated Press
San Bernardino
Riverside County
Ventura
Red Cross
Orange County
Los Angeles County
Bernardino County
Ventura County
Refusal to Pledge Sees Pastor Niemoeller Moved to Camp
The Rev. Martin Niemoeller, anti Nazi pastor, was sent to a concentration camp after refusing to sign a pledge to refrain from preaching. He had faced a seven month sentence and eight months served awaiting trial for alleged anti government pulpit activity.
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Berlin
Martin Niemoeller
Oranienburg-Sachsenhausen
Gestapo
Niemoeller
Magnet Finds Hidden Meteorite Treasure Under Arizona Crater
Geologist Hans T. F Lundberg reports magnetic survey evidence of a vast iron nickel meteorite beneath the Arizona meteor crater. Surface pieces show over 90 percent iron. the buried mass may be twelve hundred feet below. The find could illuminate meteor impact processes on Earth and the moon.
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New York
INS
Arizona
Hans T. F Lundberg
Meteor
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Lundberg
U S and Britain Protest Censorship of Mail in Shanghai
U S and Great Britain protested to Japanese authorities over the censorship of mail entering and leaving Shanghai. Consuls lodged representations and urged an immediate stop to mail censoring. The protest followed a prior incident in which a Japanese sentry cuffed American schoolteacher Grace Brady, with Japan citing her slow bag inspection as the cause.
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United States
Great Britain
Shanghai
Clarence E. Gauss
Grace Brady
Shanghai Patrol Clash Sparks US British Talks
British authorities in the international settlement joined with U S marines in negotiations with Japan to curb patrol incursions into American and British defense sectors. American naval officials said the latest incident involved a Japanese patrol truck entering the American zone and noted talks to settle the defense sector issue. Friday’s violation marked the fifth since Japan’s occupation. police said Japan seeks more patrol latitude while the U S agrees to modify its stance.
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Shanghai
International Settlement
United States
Kennedy Scores First Green Card in UK Diplomacy
United States ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy opened his London posting with a dramatic hole in one at Stoke Poges club near Slough on his first golf outing. The feat came on a 120 yard tee shot at the second hole, drawing headlines in London.
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London
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Stoke Poges Club
Slough
Continue To Seek Clues In Hammer Slaying Of Girl
Police pursued clues in the hammer slaying of Mina Dekker a 19 year old stenographer found unconscious in an office stock room Friday Doctors report five skull fractures and say death could result from a hammer blow or blunt instrument while she was shot in the office
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Mina Dekker
Simeon Leroy
Australians and United States move toward reciprocal trade talks
Washington reports a White House conference with President Roosevelt and top officials fueling belief that the United States may begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade treaty with Australia. A delegation is said to be en route, with hearings set for Britain and Canada already in process. Australia lifted discriminatory tariffs on December 7, 1937.
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Washington
Ins
White House
Roosevelt
Hull
Wallace
Francis B. Sayre
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
United Kingdom
America
Department of
United States
State Department
Seek To Reorganize Giant Coal Concern By Bankruptcy Law
A petition for reorganization of Hudson Coal Company under section 77B of the bankruptcy laws was filed in U S district court in Lewisburg. Judge Albert W. Johnson set March 19 for a hearing. six opposite bondholders filed the petition stating assets of 32.652 million dollars and liabilities of 73.968 million, with a plan for court supervised reorganization.
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Lewisburg, Pa
Hudson Coal Company
United States District Court
Albert W. Johnson
Lewisburg
Practical Home Gardening Series Starts in The Gazette
Landscape expert Donald Gray of NEA Service and The Gazette introduces a sequence on practical home gardening. The weekly series begins Monday and promises efficient, cost effective tips to grow a fine garden in one’s own yard.
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Donald Gray
NEA Service
the Gazette
TVA offers to buy private power plants in Tennessee valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority urged southeastern utilities to sell, pledging a $50 million fund to back cities unable to issue bonds. TVA chief Lilienthal invited private executives to a Chattanooga conference on March 11. Willkie of Commonwealth and Southern signaled openness to negotiations and urged a nonduplicative, state funded path with an independent committee to review sales.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Roosevelt
David E. Lilienthal
Arthur E. Morgan
TVA
Harcourt A. Morgan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Congress
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Lilienthal
Willkie
Federal Power
Commonwealth
Southern
Public Works Administration
Clar
Freezing Area Clings To Higher Temps On Saturday
Skies cleared as the temperature stayed near the higher freezing mark Saturday night. Roadways held thin ice in spots though most routes were safe with careful driving. Daytime low reached 24 degrees between 10 am and 2 pm, and 7 pm readings showed 25 degrees. Outages from Friday night to Saturday morning included long distance telephone wires around Cedar Rapids and an electric line on K street SW.
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Cedar Rounds
Cedar Rapids
K Street
Unhurt In Crash At Start Of Long Distance Hop
Buenos Aires INS reports Curtiss-Wright test pilot James H. Gray escaped death when his fast pursuit plane capsized on takeoff from Los Tamarindos air field in Mendoza during a solo flight attempt to New York. The aircraft was destroyed but Gray remained unharmed.
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Buenos Aires
INS
James H. Gray
New York
Gray
Los Tamarindos
Mendoza
Illinois official proposes morphine substitutes for electric chair
Springfield based report from Public Welfare Director A L Bowen outlines using morphine as a substitute for the electric chair. The suggestion appears in his annual gubernatorial budget analysis.
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Springfield
INS
Illinois Public Welfare
A. L. Bowen
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