Senator Costigan Aims to Force Salary Disclosure
Washington reports Senator Costigan seeks funds to compel large firms including General Motors General Aviation Studebaker and American Legion to publish executive pay. He argues public knowledge supports tax policy while the Federal Trade Commission and other agencies have reported varying salaries and incomplete returns.
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Washington
UINS
Costigan
Colorado
Senate
General Motors
General Aviation
Studebaker Corporation
American Lan
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Costican
Congress
Federal Power Commission
RFC
Federal Reserve Board
Costifan
W. C. Bayliss
Edison Electric Company
Boston
A. I Hockenbeamer
Niagara Falls Power Company
Harvey C. Couch
Light and Power
Chrysler
Bendix Aviation
Union Oil
Sheffield Steel
National Biscuit
General Electric
United Drug
Burroughs
Composer of Siegfried in the picture puzzle
A dense crossword style clue set listing various definitions and names including Liszt, with references to poets, composers, places and actions, hinting at a themed solution around the composer of Siegfried and related terms.
Japs to Build Ships Because U S Will
Tokio reports Admiral Osumi says the $750,000,000 Vinson navy bill in the United States will force Japan to add warships. He claims by end of 1938 Japan would hold about 60 to 65 percent of U S tonnage and outlines projected 1939 ship counts by class, with United States leading in battleships and submarines.
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Tokio
Minco Osumi
United States Senate
Japan
Osami
United States
U. S
Fire damages William Kurth residence in Manchester
A fire Thursday destroyed the upper story of the William Kurth residence in Manchester causing an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. Henry Ocker discovered the blaze as the roof was fully engulfed. Kurth said he had insurance and would rebuild.
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Manchester
William Kurth
Henry Ocker
Kurth
Assyrians 10 Get Home in Brazil
Heirs to ancient Assyrian civilization will emigrate from Iraq to Brazil under League of Nations guidance. The plan, aimed at safeguarding worship and farming, follows Iraq’s harsh treatment and includes Brazil land surveys, transport, and funding commitments from Baghdad. The League censured Iraq, found Brazil a settlement, and dispatched a mission to prep the move.
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Geneva
Brazil
Amazon
Tigris
Euphrates
Iraq
League of Nations
Mar Shimun
League Council
South America
Stolen Gold Bricks From U S Treasury Shocks Officials
A thief snatched a dozen scrap iron gold bricks and $75 in coins from a treasury corridor display. The fake bricks were merely gold plated and no real money missing worries officials. Secretary Morgenthau ordered tightened guards and possible staff reorganizations to protect the vaults. Ohio western reserve settlers once earned the nickname Cheesedom for their cheese making.
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Washington
U. S
Secret Service
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Willem Fl. Morgan
Treasury Department
United States
Morgenthann
Morgenthau
Western Reserve
Ohio
Make This Model At Home Anne Adams Pattern 1788
Morning dresses shown as a trim neat frock with slashed shoulders. Choose cotton print or solid fabric with coordinating white or plain shoulder panel. Pattern 1788 available in sizes 12 through 42. size 16 uses 2 1/2 yards 36 inch fabric and 1/2 yard contrast. Instructions included. send 15 cents and name address style number.
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Anne Adams
Fea
Gly Cas Gly Cas a Cedar Rapids sensation at Thrifty Drug
A Cedar Rapids reader reports Gly Cas as a remarkable new medicine, claiming it relieved arthritis rheumatism and kidney trouble after others failed. John Zuber, a local theater worker, praises Gly Cas and notes frequent demonstrations at the Thrifty Drug Store corner First Street and Third Avenue SE.
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Thrifty
First Street
Third Avenue
John Zuber
Cedar Rapids
Zuber
Iowa Theater
Mr. Zuber
Firststreet
Third Avenue SE
Spring Pattern Book Offer By Cedar Rapids Gazette
Readers are urged to order the spring pattern book for adults and children to stay chic. The offer includes the book for fifteen cents and a combined book and pattern set for twenty five cents, with orders sent to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department at 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
City Briefs and Personals
Penny supper Friday at First Evangelical. Mrs. E. M. Rudd of 437 Thirtieth Street SE had surgery at Mercy Hospital Monday and is progressing well. A. J. Smith of 32257 Mount Vernon Ave SE, homebound for weeks due to illness, shows marked improvement and can be around at home. Firemen responded at 6 20 a m Thursday to Carl Peterson residence 858 Fourteenth Street NE paper burning in a water pan. fire contained to paper. Shelton Pioneer club of Second Christian Church to sponsor city wide bird house contest for Pioneer groups in April. Boys’ Secretary Charles Filipi announced Wednesday. contest opens April 1. E C Emery is the club leader.
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A. J. Smith
Mount Vernon Avenue
Carl Peterson
Fourteenth Street
Shelton Pioneer Club
The
Second Christian Church
Charles Filipi
E. C. Emery
Portable drill stolen from Crawford Tractor plant
Police were alerted after a portable electric drill valued at 50 dollars vanished from the Crawford Tractor company at 6000 Avenue NW Monday night. Wood's father, L. H. Jones, noted he had run a plane house in Sioux City for many years.
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Wood
L. H. Jones
Sioux City
Crawford Tractor Company
6000 Avenue NW
Frank Wood Opens Piano House at 310 Third Street
Frank Wood former Magnus hotel manager for two years launches Frank Wood Piano House at 310 Third Street SE. The Wood couple bring piano business ties and familiarity to the new venture.
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Frank Wood
Magnus Hotel
Third Street
Wood
Gasoline Tax Challenge Reaches U S Supreme Court
Mona Motor Oil of Arizona speaks for itself in Washington as it challenges Iowa three cent gasoline tax on imports. Counsel P E Roadifer argues the levy burdens interstate commerce and violates the commerce clause, though a federal court denied the challenge and Iowa credits tax paid on imported gasoline.
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Washington
Iowa
Supreme Court
Mona Motor Oil Company
Arizona
Council Bluffs
P. EB. Roadifer
Western District
Roadifer
Ohio’s first capital crime electrocution in 1897
Ohio conducted its first electrocution for a capital crime in 1897. The event marked a milestone in the state’s criminal justice history as execution by electric chair was used for the first time in a capital case.
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Ohio
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Cedar Rapids Store
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Joe Stark
First St. NE
Dial
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Thirtieth Street Drive
Mercy Hospital
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Dan
Sara
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May Drug Co
del Monte Coffee
RED Circle Coffee
California
Prunes
I'S
del Monte
del Monte Sliced
Sultana Brand
Iona Brand
Ueeda Bakers Special
Baker’s Premium
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1St Ave
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Mous
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Peck
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
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