What liquor label means made clear
Washington AP reports the federal Alcohol Administration issued 38 pages of rules defining liquor labeling terms. It explains age, straight, blended whiskies, bourbons, rums, cognac origin, dry cordials, and regional designations, and notes some gins and vodkas may be produced anywhere.
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Washington
Federal Alcohol Administration
France
New England
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Demerara
Barbados
St. Croix
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Jamaica
Martinique
Haiti
San Domingo
Kentucky
Maryland
London
Geneva
Sun estimates 3 million idle workers in 1930s survey
The New York Sun, citing reports from 3,000 companies, estimated 3,085,000 unemployed across industries and transportation. It argued 51,000,000 should be employed under normal conditions and criticized AFL President Green’s claim of 12,184,000 unemployed as preposterous.
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New York
New York Sun
American Federation of Labor
The
Sun
William Green
A. F. of L
Camp Good Health Fund Starts Today
The Gazette announces the Camp Good Health Fund opening with plans to assist physically handicapped needy children. Eligible families must have low income, with a $60 monthly limit for four and $15 per person if over four in the household. Contributions support nursing care, supervised recreation, rest, and nourishing meals at summer camps.
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Camp Good Health Fund
Gazette
Public Health Nursing Association
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Major Methven to Inspect Coe R O T C This Week
Major Theron G. Methven of the Third Infantry based at Fort Snelling Minnesota will inspect Coe college R O T C unit on Monday and Tuesday. The inspection covers practical and theoretical drills for all classes with detailed topics for juniors seniors second years and freshmen. Battalion and administrative inspections are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday respectively by Col. R H McMaster the Seventh corps area R O T C officer.
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Coe College
Theron G. Methven
Third Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Methven
Minnesota University
R. H. McMaster
Seventh Corps Area
Robert Ross Seeks GOP Nomination for Constable
Robert Ross of 911 Ninth Avenue SE has filed for the Republican nomination for constable of Rapids Township in the June primaries. A World War II veteran and American Legion member, he has worked at Petersen Baking for 22 years. Unmarried, Ross is a taxpayer and property owner with no prior public office experience.
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Robert Ross
Ninth Avenue SE
Rapids Township
Ross
American Legion
Petersen Baking Company
Delegates Set For Linn County Republican Convention
Linn County will send 202 delegates to the GOP county convention at the courthouse on June 27. Delegates are allocated by precincts based on one for every 100 votes or major fraction for the Republican presidential nominee in the November 8 1932 election, with a minimum of two per precinct.
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Carl Hendrickson
Cedar Rapids
Bertram
Boulder
Viola
Buffalo
Clinton
College
Fairfax
Fayette
Grant
Linn
Monroe
Otter Creek
Putnam
Spring Grove
Washington
Springville
Maine
Lisbon
Jackson
Marion
Mount Vernon
Rapids
Seek Young Man as Woman's Murderer in Chattanooga
Police pursued a description of a thick-set, handsome man about 25 after Mrs. T Y McConnell mother of twins was found beaten in her upscale Chattanooga apartment. Neighbors recalled an emotionally unbalanced man trying to enter homes that afternoon and detectives waited for a solid lead.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
T. Y. McConnell
McConnell
Hayes and Taft Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Former Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and William Howard Taft marked their silver wedding anniversaries in a White House ceremony honoring decades of marriage and public service.
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Hayes
Taft
United States
White House
Reincarnated Girl in Muttra Astonishes Jury
Shanti Devi, said to recall a previous life, identified homes and streets in Muttra and recognized relatives including her own parents among a crowd. Professor Indra Sen of Delhi University led the investigation for the All-India Psychists' association, proposing a scientific committee to study the case further.
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Muttra
Shanti Devi
Devi
Indra Sen
Delhi University
All- India Psychists’ Association
Taxi-Cab Baby Born En Route to Iowa City Hospital
Mrs. Hamp Clark of Jesup gave birth to her infant in a taxicab en route to University hospital Iowa City. Both mother and baby were reported in fine condition. Credit for the successful birth was given to Mrs. Alice M. Greenwood a friend who accompanied them and cared for the mother in the cab.
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Hamp Clark
University Hospital
Iowa City
Jesup
Clinton
Held By Police In Battery Theft Case
Roy Rowden of rural route three was held by police Saturday evening on a larceny charge. He allegedly took seven B batteries from Harold Ericson's automobile near Third avenue and Seventh street SE in Mount Vernon. two similar batteries were found on his person.
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Roy Rowden
Rowden
Harold Ericson
Mount Vernon
Third Avenue
Seventh Street
La Brea Tar Pits Yield 5000 Ancient Animal Skeletons
The tar pits near Los Angeles have produced about 5,000 preserved animal skeletons trapped in the pools thousands of years ago.
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la Brea
Los Angeles
Congress To List Little Work Done In Roosevelts Third Term
Washington reports a Congress, aside from the soldiers bonus and a new farm relief bill, failing to pass general recovery measures before adjournment. Republicans decry rising taxes and probe conduct while Democrats cite modest prosperity and push for political gains.
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Congress
Washington
Roosevelt Congress
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senators May Probe Entire Merchant Fleet
The Senate Commerce Committee moves toward a full inquiry into American merchant marine safety. Alleged defective lifeboats and inexperienced crews are under review as the department of commerce nears completion of its probe. Officials push stricter ship discipline and seamen certification, with potential legislation following.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection
Secretary of Commerce
Roper
Bureau
Senate Committee
Pacific Coast
United States
Walter J. Peterson
Capital
American Pacific Steamship Association
House
Senate
Peterson
Bureau of Navigation
Senator Copeland
New York
Funeral Monday for Senator's Mother in Havre de Grace
Mrs. Mary Tydings mother of Senator Millard E. Tydings of Maryland dies at 72 after a paralytic stroke in June. Funeral services to be conducted Monday by the Rev. Robert E. Tomlinson of St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church.
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Havre DE Grace
Mary Tydings
Millard E. Tydings
Robert E. Tomlinson
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Local Life Underwriters Meet May 8 in Cedar Rapids
Sam Cummings of Dallas will address Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters at Hotel Roosevelt at 12 10 p m on May 8. A former NA L U secretary and Texas association leader, he holds multiple industry roles and Kiwanis posts. All life underwriters invited.
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Sam Cummings
Dallas
Tex
National Association of Life Underwriters
Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters Association
Hotel Roosevelt
Cummings
Texas State Association
Texas
Life Insurance Managers’ Club of
American College of Life Underwriters
National Managers’ Committee
University of Texas
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Potatoes Dehydrate Into Powder By Ancient Peru Dance
Peruvian Indians use soaking and freezing of potatoes then daily barefoot dancing upon them. After several days the potatoes dry and harden, and are beaten into a powder used to make soup.
Increase in Linn County tax collections for 1936
Linn County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek reports stronger tax receipts for the first four months of 1936. Current taxes reach 1,554,618.58 and delinquent taxes 201,070.63 by May 1, with totals higher than the 1935 figures.
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Milo Sedlacek
Linn County
Treasurer’s Office
Trinity Epworth League Mystery Comedy At Church
The Trinity Methodist Epworth League presents the mystery comedy Where's Grandma at 8 p.m. Thursday in Trinity Methodist church on Third avenue and Fifth street SW. The plot follows a grandmother who dismays family and servants but helps solve a stolen money case with a large cast led by Grandma and Mary Jane Johnson.
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Trinity Methodist Epworth League
Grandma
Trinity Methodist Church
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
Mary Jane Johnson
Gretchen Blake
Betty Stephen
Bob Blake
Earl Youtzy
Jack Worley
Gretchen
Woodrow Bontrager
Lucy King
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Prince Makonen
T. G. Methven
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Coe
Linn G.O.P
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Woerderhoff
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Works Progress Administration
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Trinity Epworth League
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