Britain warns of German move in Europe via Eden speech
Britain's Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden tells the House of Commons that Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland could lead to attacks on Belgium or France and vows Britain's aid to any nation attacked, condemning the end of Locarno and the Versailles settlement. He notes Franco Russian ties and shifts in European power. The piece also mentions the discontinued potato control act and stamp shortages.
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Hitler
Rhineland
Belgium
France
England
Britain
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Demilitarized Zone
Eden
Germany
Paris
Adolf Hitler
Leopold von Hoesch
Locarno
van Hoesch
Truce Declared In New York Strike At City Hall Meet
A nine day building service employees strike in New York City paused as Mayor LaGuardia convened peace talks at City Hall. Bambrick and Merritt will lead rival delegations to negotiate terms including arbitration on wages hours and contracts. Violence dropped with only four arrests Sunday night.
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New York
INS
New York City
F. H. LaGuardia
James J. Bambrick
City Hall
Realty Advisory Board
LaGuardia
Bambrick
Walter Gordon Merritt
Grand Central Area
Brooklyn
Queens
Chris Houlihan
Service Employes’ Union
Merritt
Potato Control Act’s roots in AAA policy and idle land
The piece notes the potato control act arose under pressure from rising potato production and idle acreage after AAA controls. It explains shifts from cotton tobacco and peanuts into potatoes and how soil conservation may curb such practices, yet cannot teach happiness from idle land ownership.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
British protest over Italian bombing of Red Cross unit in Ethiopia
The British foreign office sent a second protest to Italy after Italian planes bombed an English Red Cross unit in Ethiopia, following an earlier protest after a similar attack. The author questions wartime brutality and the futility of protests, urging acceptance of warborne harm rather than futile objections.
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Rome
Red Cross
Ethiopia
Verdun Ambulance Driver Reflects on War and Protection
The speaker recalls serving in a French ambulance at Verdun twenty years ago and argues that humanitarian aims do not erase personal self preservation. He condemns the hazard of aerial bombs on unarmed medical staff and calls for ending the lunacy of war as it flares up again.
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Verdun
Red Cross
Editorial praises Cedar Rapids Chamber push for larger membership
ARRY BOYD lauds the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce on its Sunday page, urging stronger ongoing effort to grow membership. He argues a revitalized leadership and active supporters are essential for sustained community development and service.
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Arry Boyd
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Predict Double The Vote Of Last Year In School Election
A school election forecast for Monday showed expected turnout near double last year. By 3 p.m. 1,224 ballots were cast across 23 precincts, with 167 in precincts nine and ten and 76 in twelve. polls close at 7 p.m. Voters decide two school board members, a treasurer, and school property sales authority.
Cedar Rapids Sees Warmest Day Of The Year At 53
March warmth rises to 53 by 2 45 p m making Cedar Rapids hottest day so far this year. Previous high was 49 last Saturday with morning lows around 23 to 28 and afternoon peaks near 44 to 48. Records logged by Chambers Inskeep company records.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers Inskeep Company
Religion and Hypocrisy in American Life
A reader mocks American religiosity, arguing the nation proclaims faith yet acts against its laws. He cites economic and political discourse to claim that devils laws prevail, while Gods laws are only poetry. The piece ends noting if belief were practiced, many problems would be solved.
Paulette Goddard Engaged to Chaplin in Shanghai
Paulette Goddard announced her engagement to Charlie Chaplin on arrival from Japan after starring with him in Modern Times. The couple were mobbed by fans at the dock and hotel reception as Chaplin dodged questions, saying to ask the Lady. Goddard confirmed, we are getting married, but did not set a date. They planned to depart Tuesday for Hong Kong en route to Europe.
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Shanghai
Ins
Paulette Goddard
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Japan
Miss Goddard
Hong Kong
Europe
Cedar River Rises Five Inches With No Flood Indication
The Cedar River continues to rise slowly with the gauge at the Iowa Windmill and Pump Co showing a gain of about five inches since last Thursday. Over the past three weeks the level has climbed roughly eighteen inches from 3.8 to 5.3 feet, and it stayed steady for several hours Monday morning.
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Cedar River
Iowa Windmill and Pump Company
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1936
Traffic tolls in Cedar Rapids for 1936 show 113 accidents with 0 deaths and an unknown number of injuries. Officials note rising vehicle use amid limited road funding.
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Cedar Rapids
Moves for Cut in Roosevelt Tax Plan Facing Obstacles
Washington delegates report the Roosevelt tax program faces bipartisan calls for deep cuts and potential postponement of some measures. Lawmakers consider adding tariff taxes to curb imports, with farm, oil, and textile interests pressing for changes that could reshape the plan.
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Washington
INS
Congress
House
Senate
Doughton
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
New England
Congress Eyes Quick End To Tax Relief Bills
Washington legislators, facing tax and relief measures, considered abandoning ship subsidy legislation and the Norris rural electrification bill a $420 million measure to speed adjournment by May 1. Leaders signaled a shorter session if these can be passed in time.
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Washington
Fire destroys Vern Usher home west of city
A noon Sunday blaze destroyed Vern Usher’s eight room two story home on First Avenue W, fought without city water as neighbors supplied a cistern. The structure burned rapidly, with insurance covering part of the several thousand dollar loss. firemen were alerted at 12 35 p.m and also responded to minor shingles fire at 302 Fifth Avenue SE.
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Vern Usher
First Avenue
Usher
E. M. Rodman
Fifth Avenue SE
Chicago Invalid Beaten To Death
Joseph E. Stanich aged 33 an invalid was found beaten to death Monday in an alley near his home on the far south side Police said he was last seen alive by tavern owner Mrs Elizabeth Jennette who reported he left after buying a half pint of whisky
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Chicago
Joseph E. Stanich
Stanich
Elizabeth Jennette
Senate Demands Immediate FCC Report On Telegram Seizures
Senate members pass a unanimous consent resolution calling the Federal Communications Commission to report all activities related to alleged seizures of 5,000,000 telegrams and records of telephone calls tied to the Black lobby committee. Senator Borah sponsors. Senator Robinson helps add last year’s lobbying-tape destruction notes.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Federal Communications Commission
Black Lobby Committee
Borah
Idaho
Commission
Robinson
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
Senator Black
Alabama
Black
Addis Ababa Air Raid Warning Triggers Panic
Government warning that Italian planes were heading toward Addis Ababa sparked general panic in the Ethiopian capital. The air raid alarm sent many residents fleeing. Meanwhile the northern front reported the British ambulance unit at Karum, thirty miles south of Amba Alagi, bombed a third time.
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Addis Ababa
Karam
Amba Alaji
Britain protests Italian bombing of Red Cross unit in Ethiopia
London reports the foreign office sent ambassador Sir Eric Drummond to the Italian government to file a new protest over the March 4 bombing of a British Red Cross unit at Karam in Ethiopia, after an earlier protest over a prior attack.
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London
Foreign Office
Eric Drummond
Maly
Red Cross
Karam
Ethiopia
Britain
Koram
Labor effect of terminal merger on railroad workers
J A Phillips of the Order of Railway Conductors, and J J Pelley of the American Association of Railroads, discussed with President Roosevelt, who urged a conference to avert failure of the proposed consolidation of railroad terminals in eleven cities. Phillips said surveys assessing labor impact are being conducted in each city.
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Railway Labor Executives Association
J. A. Phillips
Order of Railway Conductors
Roosevelt
Joseph B. Eastman
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Mr. Phillips
J. J. Pelley
Washington, D. C
American Association of Railroads
Pelley
Phillips
Eastman
Washington
Forward Cedar Rapids campaign launches to boost chamber funding
A Cedar Rapids civic drive aims to raise 40000 for the Chamber of Commerce unified budget, up 16000 from last year, to fund the Forward Cedar Rapids program, attract new industries, draw people to the city, and build goodwill. Leaders urge generous support as a civic investment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Montrose
A. L. Killian
Potato stamps sold to collectors under old tax label
Washington AP reports the government will auction its stock of tax paid potato stamps. The Bureau of Internal Revenue seeks $5.18 for a complete set, with stamp values ranging from 0.34 of a cent to $1.50, sold at face value despite the dead potato control act.
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United States Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Bandit Slain In 25-Cent Robbery
An 18-year-old, George Smith, died from wounds after a police shooting during a Sunday robbery at Frank Dame’s shop in Chicago. Officer John Keyes said he fired when he encountered the youth robbing the store. the loot was one quarter.
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Chicago
George Smith
Bridewell Hospital
John Keyes
Frank Dame
France presses allies to remove German troops from Rhineland
Paris reports French government censorship on outgoing cables over troop movements. Officials say Britain’s stance on Hitler's peace offer blocks demands for justice. France, backed by Russia and the Little Entente, warns sanctions hinge on Allied unity and Britain. Eden’s Commons speech signals UK support for examining Hitler's offer, rejected by Premier Pera.
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Paris
France
Germany
Rhineland
Great Britain
Russia
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Jugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Roumania
Eden
Hitler
England
Sarra
Britain seeks round table to ease Rhineland tensions
Britain rejects sanctions over Germany’s Rhineland move and aims for a Paris conference. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden will push Paris talks to persuade France and Germany to conciliate. Britain argues France will not wage war and seeks guarantees for Austria and Czechoslovakia.
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Paris
Great Britain
Germany
Rhineland
Anthony Eden
France
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Duce Asks Price for Aid to France
Count Constanzo Ciano announced in the chamber of deputies that Italy will press its campaign against Ethiopia while peace talks under League auspices proceed. He said a rapid end to the East African war is expected and plans are already under way for a mass fascist rally to mark a “triumphant conclusion” of the war.
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Rome
INS
Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Chamber of Deputies
Constanzo Ciano
Chamber
Mussolini
Italy May Demand Sanctions Abandonment Over Locarno
Rome reports strong official hints that Italy will seek abandonment of Africa sanctions and major concessions as the price for Locarno adherence. The plan, to be presented in Paris Tuesday without Germany, could trigger a British and French veto if not backed. Mussolini risks denouncing Locarno to keep leverage against France if talks fail.
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Rome
INS
Italy
Africa
Locarno
Rhine
Germany
Paris
Britain
France
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Britain vows aid to France or Belgium if attacked
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden warned Germany that Britain will aid France or Belgium if either is attacked during the Rhineland crisis. They urged peace talks but said Britain will fight if needed, stressing Locarno obligations and the danger to European stability.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
Stanley Baldwin
Anthony Eden
Baldwin
Europe
German Spy Trial Ends With Four Year Prison Term
LONDON AP Dr. Hermann Gortz a German lawyer was found guilty by a jury of violating the official secrets act for sketching an army flying field He was sentenced to four years in prison
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London
Hermann Gortz
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