Hinnish Diet Ratifies Peace Pact Amid War Fallout
Helsinki reports Finland’s parliament votes 145 to 3 to approve the Moscow peace treaty with the Soviet Union. Premier Ryti defends terms as crews retreat, refugees disperse, and evacuees seek shelter across Scandinavia after the boundary change.
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Helsinki
Finland
Soviet Union
Risto Ryti
Moscow
Ryti
Russia
League of Nations
Diet
Kyosti Kallio
Mary Livingstone Confined Home With Severe Throat Infection
Mary Livingstone prominent radio entertainer and wife of Jack Benny is confined to her home for an indefinite period due to a severe throat infection. Dr Joel Pressman said she likely cannot appear next Sunday on NBC weekly broadcast in which she participates.
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Hollywood
INS
Mary Livingstone
Jack Benny
Joel Pressman
The
Star
NBC
Norwegian Opposition To Triple Alliance Seen In Stockholm Talks
C J Hambro arrived in Stockholm amid strong Norwegian opposition to a defensive pact between Sweden Finland and Norway. He met Swedish officials and political leaders for information only as talks on the alliance were expected to be held in Stockholm with Finland setting a date.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Finland
Norway
C. J. Hambro
Bergen
Dagbladet
Tidence
Russia
Prosecutor Doubts Flyer's Story Of Battle In Clouds
After 21 hours of questioning, Assistant District Attorney McKinney called Joseph Rosmarin’s account of a hand to hand fight aboard a piloted plane over New York unbelievable. The plane crashed into New York Bay. Emanuel Eisenberg drowned, body washing ashore later. Rosmarin faces felonious assault charges for striking Eisenberg with pliers.
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New York
Joseph Rosmarin
Joseph A. McKinney
Richmond County
McKinney
New York Bay
Rosmarin
Emanuel Eisenberg
Jersey Shore
Mendel Jacobi
Eisenberg
Convicted of Killing Wife and 3 Children for Insurance
Laurel H. Crawford was convicted in a Los Angeles superior court jury verdict after 13 hours of deliberation for murdering his wife and three children to collect a $30,500 life insurance payout. The jury recommended life imprisonment after finding him guilty of first degree murder in the Mount Wilson highway crash case.
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Los Angeles
Laurel H. Crawford
Crawford
Mount Wilson Highway
Tobey Roasts Roosevelt Over Census Income Question
Sen. Charles Tobey accuses President Roosevelt of using unlawful tactics in the 1940 census income questions. The exchange spreads across a heated thread as Tobey cites Supreme Court views on privacy and decries bureau overreach, urging Congress to halt executive-branch intrusions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charles W. Tobey
N. H
Tobey
Hitler
White House
Stephen T
New Hampshire
Senate
Senate Commerce Committee
Congress
Supreme Court
Census Bureau
Iowa City News Briefs Highlight Embezzlement Case and Local Events
Iowa City briefed that Leland Buiker baugh is in Los Angeles county jail on embezzlement charges over mortgaged property tied to horses and cattle. J Ro Martin owned the involved assets. Cyril Katzenmeyer was reappointed to the civil service commission for six years. Lions club will host its 20th annual child welfare benefit shows March 25 and 26 at Iowa City High with NBC’s Ransom Sherman as MC.
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Iowa City
Leland Buikerbaugh
Johnson County
Los Angeles
Don McComas
Ilowa City
Butterbaugh
J. Ro Martin
Randall Implement Company
Cyril P Katzenmeyer
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
Henry A Willenbrock
Frank Berger
Delmer Sample
Ransom Sherman
NBC
Lions Club
Iowa City Senior High School
University of Iowa
Hatch Bill Backers Likely To Win Monday Senate Vote
Senate supporters of extending the Hatch Act to thousands of state employees argue a Monday final vote is imminent after a 47 to 30 endorsement of the key provision. Democratic Leader Barkley secured the scheduling after two earlier attempts failed and Senate adjourned late Friday.
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Washington
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
McGregor Harbor Project Cleared for Expedited Survey
Washington report says the harbor at McGregor Indiana was among projects urged for expedited surveys by the rivers and harbors projects committee of Congress on Friday.
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Washington
McGregor
Rivers and Harbors Projects Committee of Congress
Iowa Tax Revenue Up With Higher Federal Returns
Des Moines AP says deputy revenue collector H R Dale attributed higher federal income tax totals to better times as Iowa filers sent in about 100000 returns by the deadline. Final tally expected around 13.5 million in federal taxes on 1989 incomes versus 12.5 million the prior year, with more returns and higher incomes cited as the main factors.
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Des Moines
H.R Dale
Internal Revenue
Dale
Reforming Iowa Alcohol Treatment Advocates New System
Dr H G Henry of Des Moines urged sweeping changes in Iowa treatment for chronic alcoholics at a quarterly state conference. He proposed compulsory physician reporting, separate alcohol institutions, a division of alcohol control, federal health aid, educational programs, and 10 percent liquor revenue earmarked for maintenance. He called for farms and workshops for addicts and six months institutional care plus a year parole, with abstinence first and environmental improvements next. A temperance day and stronger local activity were also urged.
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Des Moines
H. G. Henry
State Board of Control
Iowa
Henry
Alcohol Control
State Department of Health
US. Health Department
Division of Alcohol Control
AFL Urges Wage Boost and Jobs Increase
The American Federation of Labor urged a six percent average wage raise and reemployment of 2.7 million idle workers to lift the national income by 10 billion dollars annually. It notes first quarter 1940 production up 22 percent from a year earlier, while hourly earnings rose only one percent.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Padzensky's Auto Market Incorporated Incorporation Notice
A notice of incorporation for Padzensky's Auto Market Incorporated details the Iowa filing under chapter 384 of the 1939 code. It lists principal business in Cedar Rapids, stock at 210000, five directors, officers, and initial annual meeting schedule with names Padzensky family and secretary Ben Padzensky.
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Padzensky
Cedar Rapids
Paris
Asticins
Iowa
Secretary of State
Rose Padzensky
Ben Padzensky
Dave Padzensky
Max Padzensky
Edward Padzensky
Newton Attorney To Be Keynoter At Iowa Republican Convention
Des Moines AP reports Tim J. Campbell of Newton will keynote the Iowa Republican presidential delegate convention on April 12. Campbell, a soil conservation advocate and executor of the FL Maytag estate, will also serve as temporary convention chairman.
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Des Moines
Tim J. Campbell
Newton
Iowa
GO. P. Central Committee
AAA
Campbell
Harry Swan
Atlantic
FL. Maytag
Newton Washing Machine Company
Maude B Byers
Sloan
Alvina Jungbluth
Fort Madison
Mae Neal
Davenport
Anna Morerison
Grundy Center
Clara Martinson
Lansing
Paul Siebel
Siourney
Dorothy Longnecker
Winterset
Mrs Stuckslager Named Officer At Two Banks
Mount Vernon and Lisbon banks elevate Mrs W C Stuckslager of Lisbon to vice president of Mount Vernon Bank and Trust and to president of the Lisbon institution after the directors named her successor to McConlogue who left for California to join the District Bond company as legal adviser.
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Mount Vernon
W C Stuckslacer
Lisbon
R Bo McConlogue
McContogue
California
District Bond Company
Stuckslager
Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company
Lis
Train Hits Truck Injures Winthrop Boy
Gordon Donlea an 11 year old Winthrop high school student was seriously injured when his milk truck was struck by a westbound Heiles Central train at the east edge of Winthrop. He was taken to Peoples hospital with a badly broken pelvis and possible internal injuries. His brother Jack 13 escaped unharmed.
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the Gazette
Independence
Gordon Donlea
Winthrop
Hlieis Central
Peoples Hospital
Jack Donlea
Gordon
Frank Donlea
Iowa Acts to Stop Duplicate Jobless and Relief Benefits
Des Moines AP reports two Iowa agencies the social welfare board and the unemployment compensation commission reached a joint plan to curb chiselers getting both jobless benefits and WPA or general relief. The bulletin calls for cross checking names of seniors over 65, registering relief and WPA applicants at employment service offices, semi annual re registration for relief recipients, and monthly WPA renewals to prevent overlap.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Social Welfare Board
The
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Compensation Commission
Cedar Rapids Gazette Ad Contest Winners Call Sunday
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces its fourth week amateur ad writing contest with 245 weekly prizes plus 131 award winners to be listed. Entries accept drawings, poems, phrases and slogans. ads must relate to listed advertisers and may win multiple prizes for ideas rather than technical layout.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Directory of
Gazette
Security Laboratories and Paramount Pharmacy Highlight Service
For 21 years Security Laboratories and Paramount Pharmacy have served the ill. Founder M. A. Chehak built expert prescription filling and pharmaceutical supply. Five registered pharmacists handle extensive prescription work and lab services with a large stocked inventory and free delivery statewide.
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Security Laboratories
Paramount = pharmacy
M. A. Chehak
Security
Paramount Pharmacy
Towa
Pug Debates Airplane Motor Noise With Willie Willis
Willie Willis comments on airplane motor noise while Pug jokes that a buzzing bee and hummingbird lack motors. The exchange highlights rural humor and casual dialogue about machines.
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Pug
Staff roster details general agents and associates
The staff is composed of C. V. Shep herd, general agent, Robert O Bickel C L A, Welcome Reams, John B Heidel and Fred Wodritch.
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C. V. Shepherd
Robert O Bickel C L A
Welcome Reams
John B Heidel
Fred Wodritch
Moen Brothers urge preplanning to ease funeral stress
The Moen Funeral Home argues people rarely consider funeral costs or compare them to other purchases. They invite the public to call ahead, hoping to reduce last minute stress when arrangements become necessary.
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Moen Funeral Home
Moen Brothers
Moon Bathers Offer Tailored Funeral Services
The service explains that funerals vary and Moon Bathers do not charge a flat fee. They quote charging only for services actually rendered, emphasizing their high quality and customized approach.
Ssndcate Clothing Adds Wide Spring Menswear Selection
The Ssndcate Clothing company with over 59 years of experience touts the broadest spring clothing range for men and boys in stock. By purchasing in large quantities it claims to offer low prices and gifts merchandise. The Sophie tes mor 1 Wednesday payment plan aids customers in the absence of cash, supporting a business model that keeps prices down.
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Indeyer Ds
Ts C.l
Hiardendorf Camera Shop Promotes Model 20 and Piot Pets
A local shop in Hiardendorf advertises photography gear and hobby items. It highlights model 20 devices and Piot pets, with prices and availability at Hardendearfs. The text references cameras, photos, and related equipment in a casual showroom context.
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Haresdendorf
Este Bon
Oman
National Life Insurance promotes safe investments and strong surplus
C V Shepherd Agency and National Life Insurance present the companies as guaranty based providers. Investments are confined to high quality, secure trust fund securities emphasizing stability, liquidity, and low risk. The National Life of Vermont notes large surplus and assets, with 90 years of experience and over 400 million dollars paid to policyholders. The Cedar Rapids office serves eastern Iowa and nearby Tri Cities.
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National Life of Vermont
The
National Life
United States
Iowa
Tri- Cities
Cedar Rapids
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Sinte
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Third Street
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Rude Auto Company
Mercury
Lincoln
Killian Company Corner Ltd
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Joseph Toman Floriat
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Third Avenue
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National Life Insurance Company of Vermont
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Moin Froof
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Moen
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Rodeke Photo Finishing
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Pone
Eastman Reith
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Wolf
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