Non-Union Men Storm Farley Locischer Plant In Dubuque
About 100 non union workers forced entry into the Farley and Locischer wood working plant after a battle with union carpenters and supporters. Police arrested six for disorderly conduct as the clash disrupted operations and several were injured. Plant expected to reopen or face closure as authorities anticipated more trouble from striking workers.
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Dubuque
Farley and Locischer
Joe Strub
al Loewen
Wats
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
American Federation of Labor
Robert Loetscher
Fred Hoerner
Loedscher
None
Rulers' Ship Has Smoother Sailing After Half-Gale
The Empress of Australia, carrying King George and Queen Elizabeth, made smoother progress to Quebec after a half gale, sailing at 17 knots with sun and swells easing. The royal party dined Tuesday night and rested, escorted by Glasgow and Southampton as Repulse turned back with a chest of letters for Princesses Margaret Rose and Elizabeth.
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S. S
Glasgow
Southampton
Canada
United States
Repulse
England
Margaret Rose
Elizabeth
Bootstrap Pull Fails To Work
Senate boosts agricultural bill by 383 million dollars. free seeds may push costs higher, while farmers see a 1.2 billion dollar net. Cartoonish rhetoric highlights a shift from tight budgeting to funding to “buy better boots” for growers and rural workers.
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Senate
A Pastor’s Image Remains In My Heart Forever
A writer recalls her old pastor seen on the wall as a guiding light fifty years later. His rugged kindness, gospel faith, and simple wisdom shaped a life spent chasing goodness and healing through gentle deeds. Blessing on his memory and the enduring influence of his sermons.
CIO Urged to Join AFL NLRB Talks on Wagner Act Amendments
Senator Elbert D Thomas urged CIO officials to attend future AFL NLRB meetings on proposed Wagner Act amendments. AFL and NLRB discussed ground for amendments with Padway Fahy Madden and Witt as CIO claimed back door deal and collusion with big business.
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Washington
ULP
Chaiman Elbert D Thomas
Utah
Senate Education and Labor Committee
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
Thomas
CIO
Joseph Padway
Charles Fahy
AFL
NLRB
Labor Board
Padway
Joseph P. Frey
David Kaplan
Fahy
J. Warren Madden
Edwin D. Smith
Nathan Witt
Madden
AFL Executive Council
William Greene
Maverick Triumphs Over Rival in San Antonio Mayoral Race
Former Congressman Maury Maverick defeated his old political rival E. C. Quin in a tight mayoral contest. With nearly complete returns Wednesday, Quin’s faction had opposed Maverick when he ran for reelection to Congress last year and helped elect Paul Kilday.
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San Antonio
Tex
Maury Maverick
E. C. Quin
Quin
Maverick
Congress
Paul Kilday
Roosevelt reorganization would place NEC under White House
Roosevelt’s order would transfer major National Emergency Council functions to his direct supervision, creating a state and federal reporting network for polling and policy assessment. Senate committee approved the move after brief debate, with a disapproval resolution unlikely to pass.
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National
Emergency Council
Senate
Special
James F. Byrnes
NEC
White House
Democratic National Committee
Hoover
Secretariat
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
J S Ely Resigns From Coe College Board After 48 Years
J S Ely 84 resigns from Coe college board of trustees after 48 years of service since 1891. He served as secretary for much of that time and was made life honorary member. Vacancies from his departure and Dr M R Drury's death to be filled at October meeting.
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Coe College
John S. Ely
Ely
Waterloo
Davenport
John F. Ely
Coe Collegiate Institute
M. R. Drury
Drury
Arthur Poe
Landon Battles Over Conscientious Objector Clause In Methodists
Kansas City AP Landon led a heated floor fight in the Methodist conference as he urged referring back a proposal pledging support to members who are conscientious objectors to war. The conference adopted the social creed including the clause after deleting a section on social planning amid sharp debate.
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Kansas City
Aim Landon
Methodist Uniting Conference
New Methodist Church
New Church
London
Uniting Conference
Japan
Landon
Herman Will, Jr
Chicago
Richard Baker
New York
Edmund Seinsohn
University
Austin
Texas
Tian
Will
Baker
J P Campbell
South Bend
Ind
North Church
Senators Clash Over Roosevelt Farm Tax and Spending
Washington reports show Roosevelt defending higher farm outlays with new taxes while Senate leaders push budget balance. Senator Russell opposes farm-only cuts. Lucas hints at processing taxes on major farm products after approval of the farm bill, though chances in this session appear slim. The farm bill totals 1.218 billion, well above both budget estimates and House figures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Russell
Agriculture Department
Senate
Congress
Lucas
House
Windsors Abandon U. S. Visit Plans
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have abandoned plans to visit the United States and the New York world’s fair. They will instead return to the French Riviera and may undertake a sea cruise, though that is not definite. If they cruise, they will avoid touching any Americas.
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Paris
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
United States
New York World’s Fair
French Riviera
Americas
Wounded In Tavern Stickup Cop Dies
Chicago police officer Philip Kelly aged 35 died after a gunfight with two tavern robbers. The fatal wound ended the officer’s predication that his injury would prove mortal.
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Chicago
Philip Kelly
Amlie Likely Named Special Assistant to Attorney General
Justice Department officials said on Wednesday that Thomas R. Amlie, whose nomination to the Interstate Commerce Commission was withdrawn by President Roosevelt, is likely to be named a special assistant to the attorney general.
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Washington
LLP
Thomas R. Amlie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Justice Department
State Board Reviews Curriculum Report At Montrose Hotel
The state board of education discussed an investigation into overlapping curricula presented by Lem P. Capen chancellor of the University of Buffalo. The panel agreed no drastic changes are urged and the report awaits delivery to Gov George Wilson.
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State Board of Education
Montrose Hotel
Lem P. Capen
University of Buffalo
George Wilson
W. R Boyd
State Board
Capen
University of Iowa
Iowa State
Bord
George T. Baker
Davenport
Anna Lawther
Dubuque
Cora Simpson
Decorah
Thomas W. Keenan
Shenandoah
S. G. Galvin
Sheffield
Richard I. Plock
Burlington
John Wallace
Des Moines
W. Earl Hall
Mason City
W. R. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
M. R. Pierson
W. G. Noth
Finance Committee
Smedley D. Butler
Knife and York Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Lebrun Begins Second Term Without Ceremony
Paris reports President Albert Lebrun starts his second seven year term without ceremony due to tense Europe. Prime Minister Edouard Daladier is not required to resign with the new presidency.
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Paris
Albert Lebrun
Edouard Daladier
Want to Sell Your Boat in The Gazette
Emil Pochobradsky sold his 14 foot metal boat after advertising in The Gazette Want Ad section May 6 and 7, receiving 25 calls. Gazette Want Ads also connect buyers for outboard motors, fishing tackle, bait, and sporting gear for cash. Dial 2-1121 to place a Want Ad.
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Emil Pochobradsky
21St St. SW
Gazette
President presses coal talks as threat prompts action
In Kentucky President Roosevelt demanded solution to reopen soft coal mines. Governor Chandler warned of sending national guards to Harlan if an agreement with miners and operators fails. Negotiators in New York failed to break deadlock on union shop terms amid looming fuel famine and widespread stoppage.
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Frankfort Ky
INS
Guy
Chandler
Harlan
New York
United Mine Workers Union
Roosevelt
Great Appalachian
New York City
President Tightens Pressure on Bituminous Talks
New York AP report notes a conferee in the bituminous industry expressing frustration as negotiations near a restart and criticizing the President's fiery push yesterday. The remark came just before the conference room door opened to resume talks on a new contract.
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New York
Roosevelt weighs options as coal mine talks stall
President Roosevelt reported progress in coal negotiations after a morning conference with operators and the United Mine Workers. Officials indicated a possible resumption of work based on extending the old contract, while operators demand a two year extension. Roosevelt warned negotiators to act as citizens first and weighed potential emergency powers if talks fail.
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John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Works in White House Study Despite Ailment
President Roosevelt, ailing with a slight nose irritation, stayed in the White House second floor study on Wednesday. He continued to handle mail and draft a radio address to air at 8:45 p.m. CST praising the new Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The speech will be broadcast by NBC, CBS and MBS.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Museum of Modern Art
New York City
NBC
CBS
MBS
Yugoslav Rulers Arrive in Rome for Visit
Prince Paul and Princess Olga arrive in Rome where King Vittorio Emanuele Queen Elena and Premier Mussolini welcome the Yugoslav royal visitors at the station.
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Rome
Paul
Yugoslavia
Olga
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Benito Mussolini
WPA Lakes Tied to Politicos Property Values
Washington AP A house committee heard from investigator Harry S Barger that Tennessee WPA built lakes to raise real estate values for politically connected figures. He quoted Col Harry S Berry alleging $86 315 43 spent on a lake at Pressman's home and a $36 516 contribution by former Senator George L Berry. Army engineers called the lake defective and warned heavy rain could threaten lives.
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Washington
House
Harry S Barger
WPA
Tennessee
Barger
Col Harry S Berry
Work Relief Organization
Pressman's
Printing Pressmen’s Union
George L Berry
Army
Pressman's Lake
Dusty Front Blasts Iowa From Canadian Dakotas
A Canadian and Dakota cold front spread dust across Iowa and nearby states, reducing visibility to one to two miles from Minneapolis to Chicago. The dust unsettled homes and offices in Des Moines as forecasts expect clearer, cooler skies with no rain in the past day. The pilot atop the cloud reported flying at 4,200 feet over Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Canada
Dakotas
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Minneapolis
Cheyenne
Milwaukee
Madison
Lincoln
Neb
Iown
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Winter wheat forecast prompts potential farmer referendum
The agriculture department pegs winter wheat at 543,928,000 bushels based on May 1 conditions, down from 549,219,000 last month. If total supply tops 1,050,000,000 bushels a referendum on marketing quotas could be required, with election by June 10. Rye output is 46,704,000 bushels, below last year and the ten year average.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Iowa Winter Wheat Prospects Troubled by Reduced Acreage
Des Moines AP reports federal ag statistician Leslie M. Carl says Iowa winter wheat production will reach 7.64 million bushels this year, down from 9.224 million last year and far below the 1928-37 average. Harvest is projected on 382000 acres, 43000 acres less than seeded, with about 10 percent winter kill to meet AAA quotas. Prospects remain favorable overall, with pastures above average.
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DES Moines
Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Iowa
Carl
Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Ingrid Sail Home
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark return to Europe aboard the Queen Mary after touring the United States with a transcontinental schedule.
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New York
Frederik
Ingrid of
Denmark
United States
Chamberlain says Soviets are confused by proposal
British premier says Moscow misunderstood a Soviet Tass statement and that Britain and France would not pledge a three power alliance. He notes Allied pledges to defend independence and hints Russia would intervene only after Britain and France act. Potemkin's visit to Romania appears to boost potential cooperation.
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London
Russia
Europe
France
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Tass
R A Butler
Poland
Romania
José Stalin
Viscount Halifax
Moscow
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Candid Camera Pictures Today in Cedar Rapids
Gazette report notes ongoing popularity of candid camera photographs taken in the Loop district by Gazette representatives with readers advised to turn to page 9 for today's pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loop
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
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Bugs" Baer
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Afl-Nlrb
J. S. Ely
Coe Board
Cedar Rapids News
Rap
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Aid
Bulestin
Ile
Atlantic
Royalty Sail
Great Britain
Vladimir Potemekin
Rumania
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