Father objects to anti American teaching at university
A Rapids businessman laments courses in social science taught at local junior and high schools and questions loyalty requirements. He urges the legislature and university authorities to ensure students are taught to support American institutions and government over foreign models. The alum discusses perceived socialist and communist influences in Iowa and the need for action to protect loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapids
University
State Board of Vucation
Elf
Oda
Russia
I Rt
the State University
University of Iowa
Mass demonstrations across Germany urge intervention over Memel Nazis
Hundreds of thousands fill streets from coast to coast protesting Lithuania's execution of four Memel Nazis on high treason charges. Adolf Hitler appears at the chancellery as crowds chant Down with Lithuania, blending approval with heated agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lithuania
Reich
Demonstrations across Reich Protest Lithuanian Rule in Memel
More than 100000 protested in Berlin's Lustgarten as thousands rallied to storm the Lithuanian legation. Speakers denounced Memel rule, demanded protection for German minorities, and protested mass court martial sentences. Protests spread to Koenigsberg Munich Stuttgart Frankfurt and Karlsruhe.
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Lustgarten
Berlin
Memel
Baltic
Germany
Kovno
Lithuania
Reich
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Schlageterhall
France
Italy
Britain
Japan
Munich
Herr Odendahl
Stuttgart
Frankfort
Karlsruhe
Reflections on Life and Character from an Everyday Perspective
An essay-style meditation urges choosing constructive thoughts over self centeredness. It extols empathy, praise, and genuine interest in others while warning that vanity and cynicism corrode life. The piece closes with a quote attributed to Emerson about prayers and outcomes.
Midwest GOP rally aims to ban self seekers in Iowa
Cedar Rapids Republican leader Harrison E. Spangler says a May Midwest meeting in Kansas City will exclude self seeking politicians and focus on reorganizing the party. He adds no presidential candidates will be invited and the gathering aims to promote sound leadership and national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kansas City
United Press
Washington
Spangler
Midwest
Republican Party
Landon
Hamilton
Topeka
U. S. Guyer
Kan
Guyer
Middle West
Baruch Defends War Profits Records Before Senate Panel
Bernard Baruch, wartime chairman of the War Industries Board, testifies before the Senate munitions committee denying undue profits from his war service. He links income data to war years 1917 1919 noting high tax in 1917 and losses in 1918 1919 nullifying taxes. He challenges insinuations and argues for a price ceiling concept to curb war profits.
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Baruch
Liberty
Nye
North Dakota
War Industries Board
Washington
INS
Bernard M. Baruch
Senate, Munitions Committee
Huey - Long
Charles E. ‘Coughlin
United States
Associated Press
United States Senate
Huey P. Long
Charles E. Coughan
Illegal practices alleged in Chicago bank case
The Recon struction Finance corporation faces charges of illegal practices and manipulation of accounts in a federal suit. The cross bill alleges RFC acted with Charles G. Dawes and Central Republic Trust directors to divert assets to City National Bank and Trust. It claims part of a $50 million RFC loan was not handed to Central Republic but to the new institution, with $30 million authorized in October 1932 after a June loan of $30 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal ‘District Court
Charles G. Dawes
Old Central Republic Trust Company
REC
RFC
Dawes Bank
Dawes
Central Republic
City National Bank and Trust Company
Iowa House Beer Bill Drops Near Beer Reference
Des Moines AP The house liquor control committee amended the beer bill to remove all reference to near beer and struck the 2.5 percent minimum alcohol content. The panel also changed permit limits to population multiples of 1,000 and raised tavern distance from schools or churches to 300 feet. The bill will be drafted as an entirely new beer law using provisions from the Rader bill as drafted for the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Liquor Control Committee
Senate
LeRoy Rader
Rader
Wallace opposes using relief funds for farmer payments
Secretary Wallace voiced opposition to a senate amendment allowing the president to disburse farm payments from a 4.88 billion work relief fund. He said it would set a bad precedent if farmers could dip into the treasury and urged farmers to pay their own way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Senate
Treasury
British May Favor German Arms Plea
British quarters report a possible Brit ish openness to German rearmament as a counter to France. Hitler reportedly seeks parity with other powers in man and armaments, aims for weapons superiority over Soviet Russia, and may accept limited British naval gains. No Eastern Pact. Britain and Germany consider amity with Lithuania over Memel rights.
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Berlin
France
Europe
Britain
Adolf Hitler
John Simon
London
Hitler
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Reich
League of Nations
Lithuania
Memel
Midwest Republicans plan Kansas City rally for party liberalization
Leaders from ten midwestern states were invited to a May Kansas City rally to liberalize the GOP and discuss a farm belt presidential candidate. Organizers include John D. M. Hamilton and Gov. Alf Landon, with aims to build midwestern support and a Chicago headquarters budgeted at about 100000 dollars.
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Washington
Kansas City
John D. M. Hamilton
Kansas
United Press
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Alf M. Landon
One of Courtney's Assassins Identified
Chicago police identified one of the two men who fired eight bullets at State's Attorney Thomas J. Courtney's car early Sunday. An authoritative source said the suspect's arrest was expected soon as investigators continued a citywide search along with court protection details.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Courtney
Courtney
Repeal Of Pink Slip Test Vote Weighs In Senate
A Senate floor clash over income tax hikes and the pink slip repeal ended with a test vote on La Follette’s plan to raise normal income tax to 6 percent and the top surtax to 71 percent. The measure would cut exemptions and a Costigan amendment to share returns with state officials was approved.
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Washington
Senate
House
Robert Lafollette
Treasury
Pat. Harrison
Ganda
LaFollette
la Follette
Edward Costigan
Harrison
Senator McAdoo urges senate on exploitation warnings
Senator McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, urges the senate Wednesday afternoon to address exploitation warnings. The brief note hints at continued coverage on page 11, column 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
McAdoo
California
Tugwell Heads Nation’s $400 Million Erosion Fight
Prof Rexford Tugwell was appointed to lead the United States effort against dust storms and soil erosion. The program aims to halt the spread of erosion harming 275 million acres of farmland with an annual damage estimate near $400 million to farms, reservoirs, irrigation ditches and valleys.
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Washington
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Brain Trust
Tugwell
Arrange for Seed Oats Loans in Iowa
Farmers in Iowa's drought region can obtain seed oats aid by applying to their county rehabilitation director. Applicants sign a note equal to the purchase amount, with the director issuing an order on government seed oats stock. Notes mature Sept. 1. The conference included county agents and directors from all drought counties, led by Rex Beresford and Henry Eichling for the state drought relief director and B W Lodwick and D Martin for ERA rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Rex Beresford
Henry Eichling
Ames
R. K. Bliss
B W. Lodwick
D. Martin
Linn county three year road program lists 76 projects
The Linn county board of supervisors approves a three year road program totaling 410 000 with 76 listed projects in various townships. Estimates cover grading surfacing and bridges with costs shown as approximate figures and some numbers omitted to avoid confusion with prior years.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Boulder Township
Prairieburg
Jackson Township
Coggon
Spring Grove Township
Troy Mills
Former Iowan dies in Palo Alto at 79
Arvin S. Olin, 79, longtime University of Kansas faculty member, died in Palo Alto California on Wednesday. He was born in Clinton County Iowa.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Arvin S. Olin
University of Kansas
Clinton County
Iowa
Mulberry building chosen for Des Moines liquor commission HQ
In Des Moines AP report, the Mulberry building lease by the Iowa liquor commission stands as its headquarters. Commissioner Bernard Manley testified the site was the only satisfactory warehouse and store space. Kirk defended the $2000 monthly rent as fair, with a rate rise to $2500 after April 1, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mulberry
Idwa Liquor. Commission
Man
Kirk
Bernard
E. Manley
Commission
Floyd E. Page
Mulberry Realty Company
Clyde Wh. Herring
Des Moinés
Ross Ewing
State Executive Council
Ewing
Liquor Commission
Manley
Mysterious Numbers Explained on Page Three
Readers are urged to turn to Page 3 for a full explanation of mysterious numbers appearing in the publication. The feature promises clarity on their meaning and significance.
Lumber code authority seeks suspension as DOJ withdraws Belcher case
The lumber code authority urged wholesale suspension of the lumber code after the Justice Department withdrew from the Belcher case. It cited anticipated lack of enforcement and potential discrimination against lumber and urged admin divisions nationwide to respond with views, while preserving industry organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lumber Code Authority
Belcher
NIRA
Iowa House approves modified medical practice bill
The Iowa House approved a modified form of the bill by a 74 to 32 vote after a lengthy debate. Opponents framed the measure as a crucifixion of chiropractic and osteopathy, while amendments favoring those fields failed in six attempts. The bill would require six basic science proficiencies for those practicing healing arts in Iowa, accepting college credits as proof of proficiency.
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DES “Moines
Senate
Iowa
House
Robert Blue
Wright
Charles’ .Putnam
Pottawattamie
Speidel Involvement Probe Near Iowa Senate Run
Reports claim John Speidel sought to replace Howard Baxter on the Democratic ticket for the state senate at the last election. Baxter and Dr. Bowler deny any offer of a state job in exchange for quitting the race. Speidel backed a three point tax plan and was defeated in the GOP primary by Claire Dewey.
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John Speidel
Washington County
Howard ‘Baxter
Washington
Baxter
Dr. Co. F
Bowler
Speidel
State Senate
Claire Dewey
Dewey
Dr. Bowler
State Board
Clyde Herring
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Yio
Sustain
Emerson
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Gler
Cedar Rapids News
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Coughlin
Sion
Lumber Industry
Seaeches
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