Washington wary as Spanish loyalists push propaganda
The piece notes how Spanish loyalists press propaganda in Washington aided by a supposed American spokesman tied to the loyalist government. It reports a delegation seeking arms embargo relief and the State Department’s vigilance toward foreign agents, with potential hearings on neutrality and limited Senate support for amending the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Spain
Washington
State Department
Stalin
Department
Tme
Hull Corps of Diplomas
Soandso
Mr. Soandso
Democracy
Mr. Soandio
New York
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt Deficit Record Hopes Rise in 1939 Budget
The article argues Roosevelt may set an unprecedented eight-year non balancing budget, with 1939 appropriations forecast to create a large deficit. It notes a single year remains to break the record, and that his tax proposals on exempt securities are delayed. It suggests timing aims to protect the bond market and keep tax free bonds attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Roosevelt
Congress
New York
Cedar Rapids school board considers salary boost plans
The Cedar Rapids school board discussed salary increases though not at the regular session, with about $30,000 proposed for raises and several plans under review. Other actions included Czech language classes at Hayes school, travel reimbursements for Margaret Porter, a lighting conference invite for Joe Suma, and a narrowed bid to demolish Washington high school rejected in favor of competitive bidding. The Gideon society request on Bibles was referred to the superintendent, and month end funds totaled $799,744.69 with receipts of $139,749.08 and disbursements of $74,143.73.
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Cedar Rapids
Star Chamber
Hayes
Margaret Porter
Franklin
National Music Association
St. Louis
General Electric Company
Joe Suma
Cleveland
C. E. Geerder
Ladora
Washington High School
Gideon Society
Salzburg Festival Recast by Nazi Rule Ends Its Glitter
The Salzburg festival once led by Toscanini Walter Reinhardt and the Austrian tourist bureau is finished as the Nazi regime imposes a German Aryan version. Jews are purged with a “No Jews wanted” sign, shifting focus to Mozart works and a modest social event for the regime.
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Vienna
Austria
Salzburg
Arturo Toscanini
Bruno Walter
Max Reinhardt
Walter
Reinhardt
Toscanini
Mozart
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on May 1 1938 Lydia W. EO was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of William K Wild late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Those having claims will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court George L German Attorney.
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Trouate
Iowa
Linn County
District Court
W.fp
Severna
Cedar Dat Rapids
Sargent and Spangler
Iows
William K. Wild
Lydia W. EO Iie
Weds Woman Shortly After Both Divorced In Trading Of Mates
Robert E. Markley 29 a ferryboat deckhand from San Francisco married Rose Ann Stoneman 27 in Reno after Hedvig Markley 27 divorced him. Earlier Judge Curler granted Mrs Stoneman a divorce from William C Stoneman 35.
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Reno, Nev
Robert E. Markley
San Francisco
Rose Ann Stoneman
Oakland
Calif
Hedvig Markley
Markley
B. F. Curler
Sundberg Opposes Pettengill Long and Short Haul Bill
Cedar Rapids traffic chief Harry F. Sundberg writes Senators Gillette and Herring urging a negative vote on the Pettengill bill. He argues it would invite rate discrimination against Iowa, hinder industrial growth, and cites ICC opposition. He refutes water carrier claims it would boost tonnage and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Sundberg
Cedar Rapids
Pettengill
Senate
Sundberg
Guy M. Gillette
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Sundberg
Where Were Center Point's Woodsheds
A Mason City Globe-Gazette opinion discusses Center Point Iowa where students occupied the high school in a sit down strike after the school board fired the principal and coach. It criticizes parental support for the protest, links it to progressive education ideas, and laments erosion of authority in rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Linn County
Center Point
Lmn County
America
John Dewey
Columbia University
U. S
Mason City Globe- Gazette
Tool builders urged to join in making of peace materials
Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson asked the National Machine Tool Builders association to collaborate with the War Department on permanent tools for peace. He warned that bullies armed with sticks threaten today and urged a strong army navy and public support to deter aggression. The note ends with a non sequitur about a dragonfly flying backward as fast as forward.
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Tool Builders
Chicago
Louis Johnson
National Machine Tool Builders Association
War Department
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