Roosevelt Denies Dictator Ambition Amid Political Debate
Newsmen received Roosevelt's letter denying dictatorial aims with three reasons A B and C. Governor Lehman vetoes a communist ban bill, warning of dangers to democracy, while public letters discuss reorganization and political lobbying. Goebbels Mussolini and Goebbels warn of war risks as European tensions rise. Dr. Allen D. Albert comments on the European situation.
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Hitler
Paul Joseph Goebbels
France
Germany
Mussolini
Goebbels
Allen D. Albert
Tornado Toll Rises Across Five States. Damage Tops Million
Tornadoes across five midwestern states killed 35 people and injured about 250 as homes were destroyed and hundreds homeless. Illinois saw at least 12 dead, Kansas eight, Missouri seven, with additional deaths in Arkansas and other towns. Damages exceeded 1 million dollars with Pekin and surrounding areas hardest hit. Emergency crews mobilized, Pekin railroad facilities damaged, and widespread destruction reported.
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Ilinois
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Illinois
Pekin
Rushville
Astoria
Heber Springs
Ark
Neeleyville
Arkansas
Conway
Mitchell Baird
Minturn
South Pekin
Roger Morris
Homer Sullers
Hilco Johnson
Venice
Val Stevens
Chicago and North Western
Tin Can Poor Safe At Barbecue Heist Details
A breakin at Olde Hickory barbecue on First Avenue East stole ninety two dollars and ninety cents from a tin can stash in the basement store room. Patrolmen Stearns and Walters found a kicked out basement window and an unlocked back door at 2 45 a m. Owner Robert Harger of 509 Twentieth Street NE reported the loss. The money included two two dollar nickel rolls and a five dollar dime roll in coin wrappers within a cloth sack from Esabeths National Bank.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue E
Stearns
Esebants National Bank
Leader Stresses Confidence No European War Looms
In a public address a prominent figure explains his belief that a European war is unlikely in the near term. He cites diplomatic efforts and regional stability as key factors supporting his calm forecast.
Tornado survivors escape as Columbus pupils rush to safety
Debris levels Highland Park school in Columbus Kansas as a tornado wrecks roofs halls and windows. Janitor W A Fair and teachers shield 110 children guiding them to slightly damaged corridors. Neighbors shelter remaining pupils in basements while seven die nearby.
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Columbus
Kan
Chetopa
West Hall
Highland Park School
W. A. Fair
Ted Hamlet
Eddie Bradney
Bruce McCall
Cantor Says Nazis Threaten Him And Family
Eddie Cantor told Hadassah members that Nazis in the United States have threatened him and his family for being Jewish. He cited radio sponsors warned by 10,000,000 Germans would boycott their products if he remained on the program. He recounted calls to his wife urging him to leave Los Angeles.
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Washington
INS
Eddie Cantor
Cantor
Los Angeles
Hadassah
Senate completes TVA probe action
The Senate approved House amendments to create a joint congressional investigating committee for the Tennessee Valley Authority and sent the bill to the White House for the President's signature. The measure allows inquiry into all phases of TVA and requires a report by January 3.
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Washington
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
House
White House
Alben W. Barkley
Congress
Soviet Ice Flotilla Leader Accused of Faking Data
Oslo's Aftenposten reports Ivan Papanin, head of the Soviet meteorological expedition rescued after a year on an Arctic floe, is in disgrace for allegedly fabricating 75 percent of data and failing to prevent the floe from drifting toward America.
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Oslo
Norway
INS
Aftenposten
Ivan Papanin
Arctic
Papanin
Polar
America
United States Abandons 35000-Ton Naval Cap on Escalator Clause
Secretary of State Cordell Hull dispatched notes to Britain France and other dominions announcing the U S intention to invoke the London naval agreement escalator clause and abandon the 35000 ton battleship limit The move signals a race to build larger warships as Japan withdraws from the pact and France Britain may follow while the Senate receives a $1121000000 naval authorization bill and a $550000000 supply bill for 1939.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
Cordell Hull
Legation
New Zealand
United States
Japan
Senate
U. S
Naval Department
House
Third Largest Winter Wheat Crop Forecast
Mrs. E. H. Miller, a leading crop expert, forecast a 1938 winter wheat crop of 692 million bushels, the largest since 1931 and the third largest in U S history, compared with 685 million in 1937. The five year average 1928-32 was 623 million bushels.
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Chicago
E. H. Miller
Urge Autonomy For Czech Border Poles
The League of Poles in Czechoslovakia demanded autonomy for 200000 Poles in three border districts. The group, formed a week earlier, vows to fight for autonomy with support from the Polish republic and excludes Polish Socialists.
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Warsaw
League of Poles
Czechoslovakia
Everyday Living on Faith and Character
A collection of aphorisms on faith resilience and leadership. It reflects on optimism in adversity, marriage as a character builder, speech versus silence, carrying burdens, and the role of truth and belief in a democratic society. The piece closes with a call to live up to our best and inspire others.
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JO Optimis
Robert Frost
Emerson
Jesus
Britain Proposes New Troop Removal Plan in Spanish War
A subcommittee of the Spanish nonintervention group met and reviewed a British withdrawal formula for foreign troops in the 20 month civil war. The talks come as Franco forces push east toward Barcelona and the coast near Lerida. If Barcelona holds, the need for a formal withdrawal plan could fade soon.
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Associated
Tress
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Soviet
Russia
Barcelona
Francisco Franco
Lerida
Barce
You Can Sell Your Livestock Through Inexpensive Want Ads
Hundreds of eastern Iowa farmers trade livestock and farm goods via Farmers Market Place Want Ads. Notices highlight cows and heifers sold, including tested cattle, with contact details and claims of rapid sales. The ad also promotes selling farm machinery poultry supplies and seeds through the want ads network.
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Iowa
Guernsey
Wizard Hank
Marion
Missing Navy Patrol Plane Sparks Broad Search Over Oahu
A navy bombing patrol plane with six men disappeared after a similar aircraft crashed during fleet war games near Honolulu. Admiral Bloch halted maneuvers to aid the search as 240 planes and 65 ships scoured the Pacific. Two more bodies were recovered from the wreck, with three sailors alive after escaping the crash, while one remained missing.
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Honolulu
INS
Navy
United States
Pearl Harbor
C. E Signer
F. J. Barroborna
P. B
Claude C. Bloch
Oahu
Pacific
Leo Crane
Nashville
Tenn
Lieut
Crane
Wilbur HH. Lear
Davis
Caht
B. J. Windham
Kerbyville
Texaco
Luciane
Radioman
Baltimore
G. H. O'Neil
Trumbull
Texas
Itf
Bartz
Houston
Tex
G. J. Milles
Wilmette
O'Neil
Milles
March Ends Like Lion in Cedar Rapids Weather Fallout
Cold winds followed a windy spell as downpours hit Cedar Rapids. The city recorded a 24 hour rainfall of .49 inches with a quarter inch from the evening storm. Temperatures fell to 33 degrees by 7 am and recovered to 38 by 2:30 pm after a high of 68 previously.
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Cedar Rapids
Rhambere Inskeep Company
Phinn Sentenced to Life for Slaying Youth
Everett C. Phinn a 52 year old wood cutter pled guilty to first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Raymond Washkuhn a 17 year old Spooner high school senior. In Burnett County Circuit Court Judge William R. Foley sentenced him to life at Waupun state prison.
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Grantsburg
Wis
Everett C. Phinn
Raymond Washkuhn
Spooner High School
Phinn
Burnett County
William R. Foley
Waupun State Prison
Roosevelt denounces plant bogies charge in reorganize letter
In a late night letter to an unnamed friend Roosevelt defends the reorganization bill, says he has no inclination to be a dictator and cites alleged “bogies” planted by opponents. He argues partisan opposition built on fear and outlines examples including the engineer corps and forestry service.
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Etters
Senate
Gillette
Herring
Iowa
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
United States of America
Marvin McIntyre
White House
McIntyre
Fort Benning
Engineer Corps
Army Engineer Corps
Congress
Forestry Service
United States
Democrats Push For Strict Debate Limits On Goit Bill
In a 202 to 143 vote the House overrode claims of curbing debate and moved toward committee of the whole to consideration of the administration reorganization bill. Leaders aim to limit debate by Saturday night with further moves possible by formal vote if needed. A private poll among Democrats will measure opposition and shore up party unity.
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Washington
House
Chip” Organdie Ton
Aso
Roosevelt denies dictator aims in letter about reorganization
Foes and allies call the President's letter a perfect fake and an admirable statement. House leader Snell says the letter is an effort to grab front page attention, while Senator Barkley calls it sincere. Senator Burke expresses astonishment at refuting dictator ambitions but notes the issue remains contentious.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Snell
N.Y
House
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Burke
Neb
DeMille Improving After Operation at Good Samaritan
Cecil B. DeMille, famed film producer and director, showed rapid improvement Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital following an operation.
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Hollywood
INS
Cecil B. DeMille
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hungary's Offer On War Debt At Least Shows Interest
A 1938 column notes Hungary wishes to pay its war debt without interest. The piece compares past treasury days to modern proposals and questions whether rival European debts could be affected.
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Hungary
Arthur
Bugs" Baer
Clark
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