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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1940

Page

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Back Him For Return To Natl. GOP Committee Endorsed

The Linn County Republican Convention in Cedar Rapids unqualifiedly endorsed Harrison E. Spangler for reelection as Republican National Committee man from Iowa. Delegates were instructed to support him at the district caucus and state convention. The resolutions chair, Guy Linville, backed Spangler and refuted rumors of competing support. State Rep. Elmer Johnson urged that democracy faces danger from federal power and warned of a federal commissioner of education. Dr. C. L. Rich urged honoring the Tenth Amendment and warned about centralizing power, framing the debate as a clash of political philosophies. The convention criticized the New Deal and pledged to push for state sovereignty.

Harrison E. Spangler Tawa Linn County Resolutions Committee Spangier Guy Linville Linville Elmer Johnson Congress Johnson United RP. Ink Mount Vernon C. L. Rich Cornell College United States Dr. Rich Des Moines

U S Faces War Propaganda Clash Over Nazi Revelations

In Washington a heated exchange erupts over German claims of Polish American talks and promised aid. Officials deny the Polish German reports as propaganda, with Bullitt Kennedy and Potocki cited among those denying involvement. The piece notes Roosevelt Hull and others calling for caution toward the alleged conversations.

Washington INS Europe United States Germany Foreign Office William C Bullitt Paris Joseph P Kennedy London Poland Great Britain France Roosevelt Hull, Bullitt Jerzy Potocki Warsaw

Youth Nabbed At Chicago For Car Theft Here

Arthur Madsen, 18, was held in Chicago after taking a car belonging to Adeline Taylor of Cedar Rapids. He will be returned to answer larceny charges. Chief Vlach, retiring Monday, made his final trip to fetch the suspect with Patrolman Bukacek. Police will question Madsen about two more local thefts.

Cedar Rapids Chicago Adeline Taylor Third Avenue SE Arthur Madsen Bob Vlach Vlach Frank Bukacek Madsen

Art of the Novel and Its Truths

Mary Ellen Ciase argues a novel should interpret life not merely report it. A novel reveals one vivid truth through its characters and events, shaping judgment of its worth by the faith and artistry of the writer.

Mary Ellen Ciase Middleton Murry Katherine Mansfield Galsworthy United Feature Syndicate. Inc

Hull Refuses to Recognize Move in China

Secretary of State Hull on Saturday refused to recognize the Japanese sponsored government at Nanking and said the United States would maintain relations with Chiang Kai-shek’s government at Chungking. He doubted Japan would respect China’s independence and warned the move resembles a plan by armed force to impose will and block normal relations with the world.

Washington INS Hull China Nanking Chiang Kai-shek Chuneking Japan United States Henry L Stimson Manchuria East Asia

Wang Ching-wei Declares New Central Chinese Government

Nanking backed by Japanese support Wang Ching-wei proclaims a central government of China as banners flag a subdued city under overcast skies His rival Chiang Kai-shek is named as China’s premier and a successor to Sun Yat-sen but Wang’s claim holds only in areas under Japanese control and coastal cities Wang aims for peace and a new East Asian order in cooperation with Japan

Nanking Wang Ching-Wei China Wang Oance Chiang Wai-Shek Sun Yat-Sen Wang East Asia Japan Wane Chiang Kai-Shek Chungking

At Least Welles Didn't Make War Any Worse

Arthur Bugs Baer notes that the European peace commission claims a diplomatic victory by not worsening the war. He observes hesitancy in statements from officials and comments on European actors controlling the conflict with both sides believing they hold leverage. He jokes about a forthcoming census counting noses and urging restraint in meddling in others affairs.

Welles Baer

Coralville Dam Dispute Still Wide Open

Des Moines AP Gov Wilson keeps Coralville flood control dam issue unsettled noting engineering authority holds sway over feasibility. He declines injunctions and cites attorney general opinion that Iowa lacks power to accept or reject a federal project. Dam eyed at 6 million dollars would flood 22 000 acres.

Coralville Dam Wilson Des Moines George A Wilson C P Grosse GS Arms Engineers Iowa Coralville Conmeress Mississippi River War Jawa River Fred Everett Executive Council United States

Arlington Child Killed By Father's Automobile

Special to The Gavette Arlington Rob ert Smith age 3 son of Mr and Mrs Merrill Smith was instantly killed Saturday morning when run over by his fathers automobile His sister Ladonna age 2 was injured The father a trucker was backing his car from a driveway between two houses The children were coasting downhill on the sidewalk The injured girl was rushed to Ocivein hospital where it was found she had three broken ribs and head bruises

Arlington Robert Smith Merrill Smith Ladonna Mr Smith Ocivein

Springfield man freed after appeal period ends

James R Young of Springfield Alabama, an International News Service correspondent, was released on Saturday after the window for prosecutors to file an appeal expired, ending the case over alleged spreading of false rumors.

Torio James R Young Springfield International News Service

Appointment of Bertrand Russell to City College Professorship

A New York state supreme court justice upheld an order to revoke Bertrand Russell’s appointment as mathematics professor at City College of New York. Justice McGeehan described the English philosopher’s chair as indecency and barred the board of higher education from continuing the contract, prompting protests from church figures and support from educators over academic freedom. The case was brought by Joan Kas, a Brooklyn housewife whose daughter might attend the college.

NEW York State Supreme Court Brooklyn Bertrand Russell City College of New York John E McGeehan Russell Joan Kas Colles

Nazi White Book Promises More Exposes On War Moves

A German white book promises fresh exposures to counter claims by the Peilish documents accusing Roosevelt of war mongering. Officials say more evidence is being compiled to attack Allied war aims while appealing to isolationist currents in the United States. The campaign seeks to show American officials behind the scenes planning war guilt and to pressure resignations, with Hull and Bullitt figures named in the maneuver. Continued on Page 2.

Bullitt Washington Berlin Debonair Potock Warsaw Roosevelt United States White Bank Hull William C Bullitt France London Paris

Four Hurt At Springville In Crossing Crash

Four were injured when a Milwaukee gas electric train collided with a semi trailer truck at a Springville crossing on highway No 15. The crash blocked the road for hours as crews treated victims and cleared wreckage.

Highway 5 Mailwaukee Railroad Brady Transfer Company Fort Dodge Springville Saturda S -Till Here Puralta Marien State Highway Department Seone Tveeca Hep Imap Com Rayde Calmar Collisto Pt Crass Moremenine

Anti Spangler Forces Win Jousts In Polk County Convention

In Des Moines Polk County Republicans clash over unseating National Committeeman Spangler. Anti Spangler forces win two jousts and block a state convention delegation committed to Spangler ally Martin Coones. A new eight member committee replaces the defeated three man plan as delegates will vote per precinct. George Olmstead Allan Whitfield Jim Davis lead the anti Spangler group.

Des Moines INSY Harrien Spangler Deeer Rapids Sitardin Palk County Republc Martin Coones Spanater Oan Spangler Polk Counts George Wilson Polk County Wilson Linn County George Olmstead Sixth District Allan Whitfield Jim Davis

Rent ads usher in spring season in Gazette

The Sunday Gazette notes the annual rent season begins with Want Ads inviting tenants. It urges readers planning to move within thirty days to place ads for houses apartments or rooms for rent and reminds dial in orders before the Sunday deadline.

Anc Bic Gavette For Ada Sunday Gazette

Spring Sunshine Drives Cedar Rapids Mercury to 73

Cedar Rapids saw a new daily high of 73 degrees at 1:50 pm as spring warmth continued across Iowa. The day featured varied morning lows, a windy, unsettled pattern, and a striking aurora borealis display visible statewide, with the northern lights brightening between 8 and 8:30 pm while local telephone technicians reported no service disruptions.

Cedar Rapids Mercury Chambers Iowa Associated Press

Siege gun explodes during Romanian army maneuvers

An explosion on one of Romania's largest siege guns during army maneuvers caused heavy casualties, authorities reported Saturday in Bucharest. Details on the number of dead or injured were not immediately released.

Bucharest Romania

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