Tornado Strikes Linn Farms Injuring Farmer and Damaging Property
A tornado moving along the Marion to Springville highway damaged Linn Farms early Tuesday injuring farmer Charles Baker who suffered shock and lacerations. Cows and calves were buried or injured in the wreckage while a garage was hurled into the air. George Bright narrowly escaped harm as bricks stormed through his roof and a garland of leaves tangled around his neck. The Langman Hough farm also reported ruined barn, severed power lines, and toppled poles as the storm tore through area farms.
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Royal abdication and court reform duel dominates news
The piece surveys Edward VIII's abdication crisis, his estrangement from public life, and the monarchy's fallout led by standards set by the archbishop. It also weighs Roosevelt's potential Supreme Court picks and a brewing fight over court packing.
Iowa City Utility Denied More Time To Appeal Ruling
The U S court of appeals denied Alabama Power and Iowa City Light and Power a 30 day extension to seek Supreme Court review of a ruling on municipal power financing. They must file by May 27, the standard 15 day window.
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Washington
United States Court of Appeals
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Transatlantic Race Financing Ties to Paris Discussed
The note mentions summer funding in Paris by the French government and suggests the transatlantic race would have caused no harm to the initiative.
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War’s grim costs and unintended reforms in history
A British born American argues that war, while terrible, has driven significant social changes. He cites England’s slums, old age pensions, and reform as outcomes others doubt would have appeared without conflict, insisting the costs may outweigh any good.
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England
America
Wesley
Parrot Turns Aggressor Wounds Chester Morris
Hollywood gossip reports actor Chester Morris sustained a deep lip gash after an attack by his pet parrot. The incident occurred today, prompting concern for the star’s condition and the bird’s behavior.
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Royal Wedding Set Quiet With No Royals Present
The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield will wed at Chateau de Conde in Monts on June 3 in a small ceremony. No British royal family members will attend, officials say, and guests will be limited to those close to the couple.
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Death of Cedar Rapids Man Called Death by Own Action
Charles P. O'Meara aged 59 was found dead on the interior steps of a garage residence of his sister Mary N. O'Meara in Cedar Rapids. Authorities ruled the death a death by own action due to inhaling an anesthetic drug. He had recently moved from Chicago after years away and left notes disposing of his property. Surviving are four brothers and one sister. Body sent to Monahan funeral home with arrangements incomplete.
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Mary N. O'Meara
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Baseball scores and standings from the American League and National League
Summary of daily baseball results: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and St. Louis records against New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington with run totals. Notable games include Chicago beating New York 6 to 4 and St. Louis defeating Washington 11 to 7 while rain postponed Boston at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Chicago.
Necktie Comes to Life in Riverbank Cal
Mrs. A J Barnes in Riverbank California struck with a broom when what she believed was a necktie wriggled from her hand. The object turned out to be a live gopher snake which she killed without further incident.
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A. J. Barnes
Wisconsin Governor OKs 70-Year-Old Teacher Retirement Bill
Madison Wisconsin AP Governor La Follette signed a bill on Tuesday requiring compulsory retirement for State Teachers College faculty members at age 70. The measure affects all eligible instructors and aims to standardize retirement age across the college.
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Vaudeville Served With Withered Salad And Banquet Chicken
A Bugs Baer column from May 1937 jests about vaudeville being served in cities from Syracuse to Pittsburg. He likens a banquet chicken to an egg that never should have hatched and a banquet orator, delivering a witty travelogue of stops from Atlanta to Boston.
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Justice Willis Van Devanter to retire from high court
Associate Justice Willis Van Devanter announced his retirement from the Supreme Court effective June 2 1937 at age 78 after 26 years on the bench. President Roosevelt acknowledged the letter and invited him to visit the White House before leaving Washington. Chief Justice Hughes called the retirement a most serious loss, praising his long experience and memory.
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Hughes Deplores Loss
Fraud Racket Captured In Major Insurance Scam
United States Attorney Lamar Hardy announced the arrest of two lawyers a physician and an insurance company executive as ringleaders in a large insurance fraud network. Eleven others were netted with more than 100 scheduled arrests to follow. The scheme allegedly fraudulently produced billions in disability payments by doctoring cases and fooling insurers.
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United States
Lamar Hardy
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Hardy
Powers Succeeds O Connor in FCA
Leon W. Powers of Denison Iowa was named general agent of the Omaha branch of the Farm Credit Administration to succeed Frank A. O Connor of Dubuque Iowa who resigned to devote time to his law practice in Dubuque. Powers will also continue as general counsel and act as general agent. The Omaha branch covers Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming.
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Herring Urges Cash and Carry Economy Plan
Washington Senator Clyde Herring of Iowa urged a cash and carry plan to cut government expenses while warning against any scheme that harms farmers. He spoke Monday night, opposing economy measures that would burden the farm population.
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Clyde Herring
Iowa
Compromise 18 Sought by New Deal Officials
Washington Supreme Court retirement of Van Devanter triggered opposition to the court bill as the senate judiciary committee reported it adversely. Sen. Robinson and other leaders backed a compromise while President Roosevelt declined to discuss nominees. Final vote 10 to 8 against the bill with Democrats and Republicans split, and Norris proposed a two thirds majority for acts of Congress defeated 6 to 12.
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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Attend Private Ball
In London the British monarch and his consort attended a private ball hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland. The pair marked a return of royal tradition after World War II, attending what was described as the most brilliant function outside Buckingham Palace.
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