City Council Primary Yields Tight Races and Upsets
In a colorless primary Dan Kruidenier trails Wes Benesh by 524 votes as incumbents Hahn and Williams post strong showings. Burgus leads the ticket with Stefan ahead of Sheftie. police reform and local graft claims color Sioux City politics amid ongoing corruption praise and civil suit bravado.
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Public Safety
Dan Kruidenier
Wes Benesh
Kruidenier
Benesh
Frank Hahn
Dave Williams
Burgus
Ed Stefan
Ed Sheftie
Benton County Farm Bureau seeks clarity on farm benefit plan
In Benton County 175 farmers joined a resolution asking Washington for more enlightenment on the new agricultural program. Ray Anderson, Gazette farm editor, plans to investigate the resolution's background, reflecting his known advocacy for federal farm benefits and fair reporting.
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Benton County
Benton County Farm Bureau
Washington
Ray Anderson
Gazette
Anderson
Roosevelt asks 1.5 billion for work relief to go to WPA
President Roosevelt asked Congress to appropriate 1.5 billion dollars for work relief for the next fiscal year beginning July 1. He proposed the funds go entirely to the Works Progress Administration and urged private business to expand to absorb unemployed workers. He said if employment gains are substantial, no additional appropriation may be needed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Works Progress Administration
Treasury
Civilian Conservation Corps
Pittsburgh Declares Legal Holiday as Flood Paralyzes City
Mayor William N. McNair proclaimed a legal holiday urging residents to stay out of downtown as the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers surged to record highs. Banks faced payment delays as power and streetcar service halted and a food shortage loomed with the Colfax plant failing.
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Pittsburgh
INS
William N. McNair
Allegheny
Monongahela
McNair
Philadelphia Company
Colfax
Iowa Hog Producers and the Soil Conservation Program
An observer notes the $500 million soil conservation program's potential impact on Iowa hog producers. He reasons that lower corn output and higher corn prices could lift hog prices and profits, while acknowledging farmers' expectations for aid under the act.
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Iowa
Supreme court lack of definition in liquor act cited
A Tuesday ruling notes the Iowa Supreme Court could not interpret what "such violations" means in the liquor control act. It found no clear provision justifying references to violations when a former Iowa Liquor Commission chairman gave state seals to a private citizen.
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Supreme Court
Iowa Liquor Commission
The
Liquor Commission
Court questions integrity of liquor law provisions
The court asks whether the act’s text truly prescribes penalties for liquor commission members and employees who violate it, noting the difficulty in identifying violations such as bootleggers obtaining state liquor seals. It questions if the law was designed to invite abuses or if it aims to safeguard administration, implying potential constitutional or practical flaws.
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MPHE
Liquor Commission
Emil
Supreme Court
Mike Mercurio
Fireman In Crash Suffered Fracture Of Only One Leg
Fireman Clarence Carter was in Mercy hospital with a fractured right leg after a Waterloo interurban car collided with a hook and ladder truck on Second avenue at Tenth street SE. Fellow crewman Frank Kucera appeared uninjured. Don Kelly and Jim Forney reported bruises but planned to return to duty Thursday.
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Clarence Carter
Waterloo
Second Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Mercy Hospital
Frank Kucera
Don Kelly
Jim Forney
Florida Man Found Nailed to Crude Cross
Ocala Florida police investigate a brutal assault after J K Tillerman a 45 year old canal worker was found nailed to a crude wooden cross on the outskirts of Ocala. He survived questioning but would not name attackers or motive. Police and Sheriff S C M Thomas pursue leads.
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Ocala
Fla
J. K. Tillerman
Tillerman
S. C. M. Thomas
Marion County
Thomas
Woman Sleeps At Wheel Of Car Crashes Into Pole
Miss Lois Robertson 20 of East Dubuque Ill suffered knee and mouth injuries when she fell asleep at the wheel and her car skidded forty feet before striking a telephone pole on First avenue Fortieth street E. She was taken to police head quarters for first aid after reporting the crash.
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Lois Robertson
East Dubuque
First Avenue
Fortieth Street
Ruth Ann Mackey
D Avenue NE
Jessie Martin
B Avenue
Center Point Road
D Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ora Halfhill
Eighteenth Street
Gard Christofferson
Seventh Avenue
A Avenue
Tenth Street
George White and Rudy Vallee in New Amsterdam stage clash
The Daily News reports George White knocked Rudy Vallee five times on stage at New Amsterdam theater during a Scandals company meeting. An electrician pinned White during the skirmish as Vallee accused White of a nasty remark. White had called a six week shutdown to avoid costly contracts.
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New York
The
Daily News
George White
Rudy Vallee
New Amsterdam
Bert Lahr
Willie
Eugene Howard
Gracie Barrie
White
Vallee
Equity
Prince Serge Mdivani Estate Divides Between Wife and Family
The $1,500,000 estate of the late Prince Serge Mdivani will largely stay with his family. His will leaves half to Princess Louise Astor Van Alen Mdivani and halves the rest to his surviving brother and two sisters. Serge Mdivani died in a polo accident in Florida last Sunday.
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Los Angeles
INS
Prince Serge Mdivani
Louise Astor van Alen Mdivani
Serge
Florida
Italy Joins New Sanctions on Germany Over Locarno Refusal
In London on Wednesday Italy officially announced it would join in new sanctions against Germany for Reichsführer Hitler's denunciation of the Locarno treaty. Dino Grandi, Mussolini's ambassador, said Italy recognizes Germany violated the treaty but cannot take measures inconsistent with ideas, referencing past Geneva events.
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London
Italy
Germany
League of Nations
Ethiopia
Eden calls for incontestable Rhineland breach by Germany
London report says British Foreign Minister Anthony Eden declared a breach of the Versailles treaty by Germany in occupying the Rhineland. He urged the League of Nations Council to act with its duty to foster understanding among European nations and hinted at appeasing France and Belgium’s push to indict Germany.
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London
INS
League of Nations Council
Germany
Rhineland
Anthony Eden
Eden
France
Belgium
Britain France and Belgium seek joint path on Rhine crisis
London reports Britain France and Belgium pursue a united approach on the Rhine land dispute as a German delegation awaits in Berlin. Germany’s acceptance of talks among Locarno signatories and the league council is seen as a significant gain. French circles oppose a British demilitarization plan for a 30 mile buffer zone and an international police force including the Maginot line.
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London
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Rhineland
Berlin
Germany
League Council
Board of Trade to vote on permanent trading hours
Chicago board of trade members will vote Wednesday to set permanent trading hours under Eastern Standard Time, effective in Chicago since March 1.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Sells House Through Want Ad
J B Schumacher of 1837 Ellis Blvd states he sold his home after placing a Want Ad in The Gazette Real Estate for Sale classifieds. About 30 potential buyers answered the ad, and the sale occurred after five days of publication.
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J. B. Schumacher
Ellis Boulevard
Gazette
Modern six room bungalow on Ellis Blvd with river access
Six room bungalow built two years ago on Ellis Boulevard. Nicely decorated with fireplace. Lot measures 57 by 300 extending to the river with a dock, fenced backyard, fruit trees, and shrubs. Reasonable terms. Dial 6440.
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Ellis Blvd
When Will Americans Wake Up About Liberty and State
A wartime letter exchange contrasts American individual liberty with German calls for regulatory rule. One writer argues liberty under God remains supreme while totalitarian collectivism threatens freedom and the cherished rights of the citizen.
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DR. Newton
Germany
Hobbes
God
Cooper Pleased By Court Reversal In Iowa Liquor Case
Harold M. Cooper former Iowa liquor control commission chairman said he was greatly pleased that the Iowa supreme court reversed his liquor law conviction He noted the decision should end the use of an indictment as a political weapon and thanked supporters for their loyalty in what he called persecution.
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Hot Springs, Ark
Harold M. Cooper
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Iowa Supreme Court
Cooper
Edith Maxwell Wins Review of Conviction
Edith Maxwell a 21 year old Wise county school teacher was granted a review by the Virginia supreme court of appeals after her 25 year murder sentence.
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Richmond, Va
Edith Maxwell
Wise County
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Body of Fulton garage employee found in pool
Everett Shear 45 a garage employee and missing since Friday was located Tuesday in a pool along the Lincoln highway east of Fulton Illinois.
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Fulton, Ill
Everett Shear
Lincoln Highway
Here
Four Council Candidates Lead City Primary Field
Four council hopefuls top the field in a crowded city primary race advancing to a finals contest. Voters head to polls as candidates from multiple parties vie for a limited number of seats in the upcoming election.
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Council
Busy City Council Candidacy Faces Close March Final
Surviving candidates in a tight municipal election map out strategies after Tuesday’s primary. In the public safety race W C Benesh led Kruidenier 4718 to 4194, while Ed Stefan topped Park votes with 4852 and Sam Clark listed at 391. Mayor race saw Frank K Hahn lead with 4928.
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Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
Kruidenier
W. C. Benesh
Benesh
Ray Tapper
South
West Side
John Cook
Frank K. Hahn
Fred Currell
Sam Clark
Fourth Avenue SW
Joe Navratil
Eighth Street SE
Ed Stefan
Ed Sheffie
Ellis Boulevard NW
A. C. Doubenmeier
Fourth Avenue
Frank Fink, Jr
Sixth Street
E. J. Hawks
Seventh Street
George Victorine
Second Avenue
Weather's Run Of Mild Days Continues In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids enjoyed another stretch of mild weather with temperatures climbing from 27 at 6 a.m. to 37 at 10 a.m. and 50 at 2 45 p.m. The previous day peaked at 44 at 5 p.m. followed by 41 at 7 p.m. and 32 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep company charts.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll For 1936 Accidents and Injuries
A Cedar Rapids report details auto tolls for 1936 with figures on accidents, injuries and deaths. The summary presents totals and context for road safety trends in the period.
Floods sweep east as Johnstown hit hard in nationwide disaster
Ravaging floods from New England to Virginia leave hundreds of millions in property lost and possibly over fifty lives. Pennsylvania hardest hit with eighteens feet of water in downtown Pittsburgh and widespread factory damage. Gov. Earle and Red Cross director to Johnstown to coordinate relief. President Roosevelt orders emergency aid.
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New England
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
George H. Earle
Red Cross
New York
West Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Washington
Roosevelt
New York State
Eastern floods devastate Pittsburgh and Johnstown
United Press reports eastern floods cutting through Pittsburgh and Johnstown with 17 foot water in Johnstown and extensive damage across cities. Gov. Earle to Johnstown for relief as state troopers nurses mobilize. Damages reach into millions with uncertain death toll potentially rising.
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Johnstown
George H. Earle
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Johnstown Flood Tragedy Strikes City After Dam Leaks
Johnstown suffers catastrophic flood damage as Quemahoning dam reportedly leaks and may fail. Rescue teams describe widespread ruin with hospitals overwhelmed and thousands at risk, while early casualty tallies remain uncertain amid chaotic conditions.
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Johnstown
INS
Pittsburgh Flood Deluges Golden Triangle Across City
Fifty blocks in Pittsburgh flooded by the Ohio River and its tributaries the Monongahela and Allegheny. The Golden Triangle area saw water as deep as 18 feet with early damage estimated from 10 million to 100 million dollars. The stock exchange suspended, theaters closed, and six missing after a Metzger Boat works fire as hydrants failed. River rose over 43 feet and climbed four to six inches hourly.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Monongahela
Allegheny
Golden Triangle
Ohio
Triangle
Stock Exchange
Metzger Boat Works
Potomac River Flood Surpasses Johnstown Record
The Potomac rose to forty feet Wednesday, two feet above the 1889 high mark. At Hancock the river also topped the Johnsown record and continued to rise prompting concern along the river valley.
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Williamsport
Potomac River
Johnstown
Hancock
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