Swift political panorama in Washington reshapes US leadership
In a sweeping Washington upheaval during Roosevelt's early term, a centralized command emerges amid a reshuffling of generals and staff as inflation policies loom. The article compares wartime crises, notes the farm bill's inflationary power, and warns of global monetary tensions as the dollar's value and gold standard come under contention.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Mr. Roosevelt
Reed Offers To Defend Thomas In Gold Hoarder Case
Denver AP report notes Charles F. Thomas, 84, challenges government over possession of 120 dollars in gold. Former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri telegrammed his willingness to assist, saying it is time to test whether we have a Constitution. Thomas had notified Denver U S District Attorney Ralph Carr he possessed the gold under Roosevelt order.
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Denver
Charles 8. Thomas
Colorado
U. S
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Thomas
Ralph Carr
Roosevelt
Village constable’s brave act of restraint and kindness
An article recounts a small town incident where a constable disarmed a pistol-wielding bully to protect a worried woman and children. The piece praises his selfless courage and calls for daily acts of kindness to heal social ills, urging readers to invest in compassion.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Protest at Cairo Hotel Over Negro Delegates Refusal
In Washington the Continental Congress for Economic Reconstruction protested the Cairo hotel's refusal to accommodate two Negro delegates. About 150 delegates checked out as the demonstration ended peacefully after Norman Thomas and police advised departure. The congress speakers urged radical reforms including nationalized banks and railroads and recognition of Soviet Russia.
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Cairo
Continental Congress For Economic Reconstruction
Sixteenth Street
Washington Auditorium
Norman Thomas
Thomas
Russia
America
Frazier
Rep
N. D
John A. Simpson
National Farmers Union
Congress
Emil Rieve
American Federation of
Simpson
Senate
McFadden Accuses Mellon of False Income Deductions
Rep McFadden charge Mellon used fraudulent income tax deductions in 1931 claiming 6 7 million dollars in stock loss writes then repurchased stock a month later. He compared Mellons actions to admissions by Charles E Mitchell of National City Bank now under indictment in New York.
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Washington
Llp
McFadden
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
House
Mellon
Charles E. Mitchell
The
National City Bank
New York
Plan to Re employ 3 Million Men Back to Work
Washington reports a private industry plan to restore at least 3,000,000 jobs by a set date. The program, backed by 25 industry representatives from 56,000 manufacturers, seeks self regulation under government safeguards and a joint effort against unemployment alongside public works. It mirrors anti trust loosening measures to boost employment and private enterprise.
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Washington
Friends
Roosevelt
Association of National Manufacturers
Committee of the Nation
J A Spaight Dies of Heart Attack at Cedar Rapids Home
J A Spaight of 1736 Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died of heart trouble about 5 p m Saturday in his chair at home. He was 58 going on 59 with recent heart attacks. Survived by wife three daughters one son a sister and three grandchildren. Body to Beatty's mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements. He was a door keeper at Three Minute Cereals and a member of First Reformed church.
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Cedar Rapids
J. A. Spaight
1736
Avenue NE
R. A. Worpah
Spaight
Three Minute Cereals
Vorpahl
Palo
Frank Churchill
Merle Kendall
Wallace Morris
Harry
Ida Spaight
Beatty
First Reformed Church
Democrats Warn Roosevelt Against War Debt Compromise
Democratic leaders pledged to warn President Roosevelt that seeking congressional authorization to delay or compromise war debts would cause political death. Both houses oppose changes to the debt status, preferring to press the President personally. Leaders Rainey Burns Poll planned to press a meeting with Roosevelt, with possible inclusion of Garner and others.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United Press
House
Senate
Henry T. Rainey
Joseph Burns
Edward Poll
Rules Committee
John M. Garner
United States
Roosevelt to address nations by radio tonight
President Roosevelt will speak to the nation on the radio Sunday evening. Telegraphic reports from Cedar Rapids could not confirm if 9:45 is eastern or central time, but unofficially the speech is set for 9:45 eastern standard time or 8:45 central time.
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Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Farm relief bill faces White House decision Tuesday
Administration leaders predict the farm relief bill will reach President Roosevelt for approval by Tuesday night with the production cost provision expected to be rejected by the Senate. Secretary Wallace opposes setting a minimum price for farm commodities and aims to cut farm output, while Morgenthau prepares to begin a $2 billion mortgage refinancing program after passage.
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Roosevelt
Senate
John A. Simpson
Farmers Union
Wallace
George N. Peek
Moline, Til
Nis
Rainey
House
Henry , Morgenthau, Jr
Farm Board
Farm Credit Administration
Herbert E. Gaston
Albany
W. I. Myers
Cornell
Morgenthau
Herman Oliphant
Johns Hopkins University
Paul Bestor
Missouri
Federal Farm Bank Administration
F. W. Peck
St. Paul
Co-Operative Loan
Century of Progress prepares for Chicago Exposition
Chicago gears up for a 30 million dollar fair with President Roosevelt to speak at opening. Five thousand workers finish rivets and paint as planners expect 50 million visitors and a panoramic skyline of Mars like towers and Mayan inspired buildings near reclaimed Lake Michigan shoreline.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Michigan
Mayor Proclaims Clean Up Paint Up Beautification Campaign
Mayor W H Stepanek issues a city wide proclamation for Cedar Rapids Iowa naming May 8 as the opening date of the Clean Up Paint Up and Beautification campaign. The proclamation urges all citizens to help keep the city clean healthy thrifty safe and beautiful and to support employment in the effort.
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W. H. Stepanek
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
I. W. H. Stepanek
Iowa
City Hall
A. D
United States Urges Economic Truce For World Conference
Davis plans to present a draft recommendation for a truce in tariffs and trade until the June 12 start of the world economic conference. President Roosevelt and Guido Jung press for a fixed exchange value with gold and argue public works for unemployment.
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London
TTP
United States
Great Britain
Norman H. Davis
Europe
Walter Runciman
British Board of Trade
Washington
Roosevelt
Guido Jung
Italy
Presiden
Tomas
le ‘Breton
Argentina
Mr. Roosevelt
Signor Jung
Trade Barometer Records Recovery Across Industries
The national business barometer edged up as factory activity rose in steel centers like Youngstown Buffalo Pittsburgh Gary and Cleveland. Mills boosted payrolls and output while railroad carloadings jumped to 535 676 cars for the week ending April 29, signaling improved demand and capacity use.
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Chicago
Mercury
America
Youngstown
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Gary
Cleveland
Stoel
American Railway Association
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Week begins May 8 with showers then drier midweek. Showers return toward week end. Normal temperatures expected across the region.
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Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Held For Posing As Agent Of Needy To Get Groceries
Cedar Rapids police arrested Ed Maas aged 32 of 326 Fifth Avenue SW after noon Saturday for investigation. He allegedly approached grocers posing as a representative of needy families to obtain groceries. No charges were filed by Saturday night.
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Cedar Rapids
Ed Maas
Fifth Avenue
Buck admits guilt in $60,000 ransom kidnapping case
Kenneth Buck, 26, of Harwich, unemployed chauffeur, confessed to kidnapping Peggy McMath, a 10 year old from Harwich, and claimed he planned the abduction April 30 to obtain $250,000. The ransom was reduced to $60,000, with $46,000 found in a tin can and $4,000 elsewhere. Cyril Buck faced extortion charges as an accomplice. Peggy was recovered and returned to her father.
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Barnstable
Mass
TRS
Peggy Moe
Harwichhi
Kenneth Buck
Harwich
Cyril
Kenneth
Daniel Needham
Atate
Public Safety
John Stokes
Harwich Center
Uns
Detroit
Peggy
McMath
Buck
Woods Hole
Coast Guard
Bob
Sam
Neil C. McMath
William Lee
Woods Hole Coast, Guard Base
Massachusetts Kidnapping Penalty Highlights 25 Years
Boston AP reports that Massachusetts penalties for kidnapping range to 25 years at hard labor when extortion is involved, and 10 years plus a $1,000 fine if no extortion is attempted, underscoring a stern legal stance to deter kidnappers.
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Massachusetts
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