Showers Bring Rain and Hope in Drought Stricken Iowa
Showers spread across Iowa and the Midwest delaying drought damage. Alta reported 1.05 inches while Des Moines and others logged rain as the U S weather bureau forecast continuing showers through Sunday from Minnesota to Kentucky. Grain markets rallied on the prospect of relief from the long May heat and dust storms.
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California Endures Heat Wave for Third Straight Day
Los Angeles reports a continuing heat wave into Saturday with high temperatures and heat concerns across the state. Government agencies issue cooling advisories as residents seek relief from peak warmth.
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Roosevelt Seeks 1.322 Billion for Recovery Program
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress next week for 1 322 billion dollars to fund the recovery program. Of this, 228 million will cover restoration of veterans' allowances and pay cuts. Additional appropriations already voted will be included to keep ordinary expenses within budget. Other cuts include 40 million for crop loans 40 million for farm mortgages 29 million for Mississippi flood control and 5 million for the army airplane program.
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Roosevelt
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Army
Wallace warns world U S may end wheat cure
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace warned at the University of Georgia that a collapse of the London international wheat conference could lead the United States to drop domestic wheat controls and compete aggressively for world markets. He argued the impact would be felt by other exporting nations more than American growers while noting U S mechanisms under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration would help resilience.
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Chief to Use Taxi in Runs to Fires
Hagerstown council rejects buying a car for the fire chief and instead signs a contract with a taxicab company. The chief will respond to alarms by taxi at a rate of one dollar per fire.
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William E Corey Dies Ex Steel Chief and Social Figure
William Ellis Corey former president of United States Steel died at 68 after two months illness from pneumonia. Born in Braddock Pennsylvania he rose with Andrew Carnegie protegees to lead the steel giant and became a famed industrial captain. He also courted controversy in his marriage to Mabelle Gilman marrying her after urging a divorce and lived in France before their 1923 divorce.
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Mabelle Gilman
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Pittsburgh
France
Believe Missing Boy In Tennessee Taken By Father
Percy Lamar Armstrong a 10 year old grandson of the late Gov Aus tin Peay was reported missing from his home after leaving school with a man who called for him and with whom he appeared to be acquainted Family members declined comment and a newspaper report said the boy may have gone off with his father P L Armstrong The boy's mother Amaryllis Peay Armstrong and her brother Austin Peavy Jr left by train for Memphis to search for him.
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Percy Lamar Armstrong
Austin Peay
P. L. Armstrong
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Amaryllis Peay Armstrong
Austin Peavy Jr
Memphis
End of laissez faire era as collectivism rises study says
A five year American Historical Association report argues that private property may be limited or redistributed as collectivism grows. Four dissenters contest the findings while cautions against rigid conformity and loss of individual liberty remain central.
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American Historical Association
Social Studies Commission
Kidnapped New England Girl Found Safe
Ruth Dawson thirteen year old daughter of a Kennebunkport housekeeper reported kidnaped en route home from school. She was found safe in Kennebunkport after being forced into a car by two middle aged men who offered a ride. She was frightened but unharmed and returned home.
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Ruth Dawson
Kennebunk
Insull Resting In Hospital Before Fight
Samuel Insull, once a utilities magnate, says he is resting in St. Luke's hospital and plans to come out fighting. He will stay in suite D-16 for a week or ten days to recuperate from jail and return to Chicago, with reporters barred from his room. He notes many businessmen were harmed by the financial panic and vows vindication in his forthcoming battle.
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Fog Shrouds Fatal Crash In Michigan and Indiana
In dense fog intensified by marsh fire smoke, five trucks and four autos collided near Michigan City Indiana. Three killed Harold Rasmussen 21 Chicago Mrs Helen Johnson 23 Kalama Zoo Mich Miss Thelma Malone 22 Hillsdale Mich. Nine injured including Mrs Thomas Quinn Kalamazoo John Bree Kalamazoo Edwin Postwick and wife Loma Grand Rapids. State police investigate cause and sequence of crashes.
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Gettle Ransom Demands Confuse Kidnapping Case
Los Angeles reports indicate William F. Gettle remains alive as family attorney Ernest E. Noon expresses cautious confidence. An Associated Press item notes a letter from Gettle to a close associate urges pursuing the gunmen's demands after the Breech estate abduction Wednesday.
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Fearful Gran Chaco War Threatens Defenses
Bolivia and Paraguay massed for a winter campaign in the Gran Chaco with air attacks and poison gas feared. The conflict, blamed on international intrigue, drew in munitions makers and pilots from several nations as both sides vowed reprisals and decisive victory.
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Conflicting Ransom Demands Cause Kidnapping Confusion
Beverly Hills millionaire William Gett became the target of a kidnapping case with alternate ransom figures of 40 000 and 75 000. Intercepted letters and several anonymous calls to Noon amid negotiations increased uncertainty over the victim’s release. Authorities favored the 75 000 demand as authentic.
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Willliam F. Gettk
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Pose Ton
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Fears of Aerial Warfare and Arms Trade Debate at League Meeting
Geneva AP reports rising fears of ruthless international aerial warfare and accusations that League of Nations members have sold arms to belligerents. The controversy is expected to be addressed this Saturday night as reports continue on Page 7.
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League of Nations
Robles Kidnapers Given Freer Hand For Negotiations
In Tucson Arizona federal agents reduced on scene activity and withdrew ten agents to pursue another kidnapping case in Los Angeles. The two remaining department of justice agents focus on negotiating with the Robles family and the kidnapped child.
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Mary and Molly Need Camp Good Health Aid in Cedar Rapids
Two undernourished sisters, Mary seven and Molly ten, recovering from pneumonia, seek aid for a summer health outing. They live in a crowded Cedar Rapids home with scarce blankets and food. A public health nurse group sponsors Camp Good Health and asks gifts to the Gazette fund to cover their care.
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Five Tons of Dynamite Stolen Near Los Angeles
Police probe reveals 9700 pounds of dynamite stolen from Hercules Powder Co near Newhall in a canyon. thieves used a large double wheeled truck after drilling the door lock, raising grave safety concerns over the potent explosive.
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Four Killed As Train Strikes Auto Near Toledo
Four people die when their car is struck by an eastbound New York Central train at a crossing eight miles south of Toledo. Victims include Iva Noggle a Toledo state hospital nurse and Spencer Taylor a state hospital attendant. Dewey Temple and Helen Hampton also listed among the deceased.
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Injured by Proxy in Mississippi Lightning Strike
Mrs. Pauline Hollandsworth of Tupelo was injured when a milking cow was struck by lightning and fell on her, breaking her leg. The incident occurred on her farm in Mississippi.
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Nation Plans Nationwide Mother's Day Tribute
New York AP reports millions will honor mothers with messages reunions church services gifts and flowers. A special postage stamp issue features Whistler's Portrait of My Mother. Mrs James Roosevelt the President's mother will attend events at Hyde Park and Hotel Astor leading a national celebration.
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Millen on Trial for Murder Tries to Escape Shooting
Irving Silen, on trial with Morton Millen and Abe Faber in Dedham Massachusetts, attempted to grab a revolver and force an officer to shoot him. The jail break was stopped during a struggle as state police described guarded exits and a plan to provoke a deadly clash.
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NRA to drop small industry codes in new policy
Washington AP reports Hugh Johnson moving scores of tiny industry codes to the NRA waste basket. The new policy shifts 85 percent of NRA effort to larger sectors while small crafts may join general product codes. Johnson cites 15 percent threshold and plans a reply to the Clarence Darrow report due next week. Senator Nye warns the Darrow report may be buried until Congress adjourns.
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Senate votes 63 to 13 to send stock bill to conference
The Fletcher Rayburn stock market control bill passed the Senate 63 to 13 and moved to a conference with the House. The chamber adopted an administration amendment to modify the Securities Act of 1933 and rejected more liberal proposals. Ferdinand Pecora and Roland Redmond watched the final roll call.
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Senate and House differ on stock control bill details
Both chambers back teeth in stock control legislation but clash on how to regulate exchanges. Senate favors a five member Presidential appointee board. House version assigns FTC regulatory power to oversee trading venues. Conference to resolve licensing and registration provisions follows.
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Light Rain and Cooling in Cedar Rapids with Small Rainfall
Intermittent light rain spread across Iowa on Saturday, delivering six hundredths of an inch to Cedar Rapids by 1:30 pm. The temperature fell from 56 at noon to 54 as rainfall total for the last three days reached a quarter inch. The day opened at 50 and rose to 52 by 9 am, with a Friday high of 73 and evening readings near 58. Sunset at 7:17 pm. lights required after 7:47 pm.
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