Navy to Stage Historic May Day Naval Parade in New York
In a major peacetime show of force, 88 ships from the Caribbean war games will sail from Guantanamo May 25 for a North River procession on May 3. President Roosevelt and Cabinet officials will review the fleet as battleships, light cruisers, and aircraft carriers pass within view near Ambrose Channel.
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Arizona
Crude note claims murder of Omaha grocer Albert Montie
A penciled note mailed from Kansas City purports Montie was killed after a struggle, with a body dumped in the Missouri River near Plattsmouth Nebraska. The note was received by Montie’s fiancée Verna Thies and is being investigated.
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Temperature Reaches 95 Mark for Second Day
Cedar Rapids records a high of 95 for the second straight day matching the year’s peak to date. The afternoon peak occurred between 3 and 5 PM, then cooled to 85 at 7 PM and 74 by 9:30 PM as skies stayed clear.
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Weather Outlook for Chicago May 21 to 26
The period May 21 to 26 brings little overall precipitation across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Local showers possible especially in northern areas. temperatures mostly warm in the south and seasonable in the north.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Stand on Your Own Life Despite Taunts and Fear
A 1934 reflection urges readers to resist taunts and conformity and pursue independent thinking. It notes the danger of fearing others opinions and calls for courage to live one’s own life and follow personal gifts or dreams.
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Wheat benefit payments rushed to farmers amid drought
The Farm Administration will accelerate second wheat benefit payments totaling about 27 million dollars due to extreme drought in north central states. About 7.5 million goes to spring wheat states with Montana 1.68 million North Dakota 3.9 million South Dakota 1.4 million and Minnesota 0.5 million. George E Farrell said farm inspections to verify contract compliance would be hastened to speed payments.
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Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
George E. Farrell
Washington Day in Review Highlights Political Rallies and Relief Talks
AP reports partiality charges on munitions restrictions to Paraguay and Bolivia voiced by Bolivia's Enrique Finot. Hopkins cites 8 million relief recipients. Hurley calls for Dalrymple's removal amid graft chatter. Roosevelt family cruises Potomac. Hull urges action beyond talk on arms shipments. Ford case advances in bid to require government purchase of trucks. Senate aids discuss drought relief needs and agriculture act licensing delays.
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Enrique Finot
Harry L. Hopkins
Patrick J. Hurley
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A. V. Dalrymple
Roosevelt
Potomac
Hull
Ford Motor Company
Congress
H. L. Walster
Agriculture Extension
North Dakota
Senate Agriculture Committee
Boris Leads Bulgaria Military Coup and Martial Rule
Sofia report describes King Boris seizing power with army support. A new cabinet led by Kimon Georgieff replaces the parliamentary government under martial law. Troops occupy streets, restrict movement, and deny public exits while authorities plan to lift martial law after a Bulgarian fascist congress.
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Petkof Ziatoff
Farley Denies Santa Claus Stamp Plan
Washington AP reports Postmaster General Farley denied plans for a Santa Claus stamp after he had appeared to endorse a Christmas commemorative issue. The clarification came Saturday following confusion over official remarks about the stamp and Christmas celebrations.
Progressive Party Formed in Wisconsin
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin the La Follette faction split from the Republican party and launched a new political group called the Progressive Party. Senator Robert M La Follette Jr will lead the party as it seeks national reform and a realignment in political life.
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la Fellette
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Robert M. ‘la Follette, Jr
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National Progressive Party
William T. Evjne
Fire devastates Chicago stockyards district
Fifteen buildings and dozens of barns and homes burned in a wide fire in Chicago's stockyards district. Officials fear losses near eight million dollars as animals perished and major plants mostly escaped damage. Firefighters used explosives to curb the blaze but only limited progress by early evening.
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Stock Yards
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Camp Good Health Seeks Gifts For Undernourished Children
A Cedar Rapids Gazette appeal reports 200 undernourished Linn County children are in need of dental and medical corrections before Camp Good Health starts. The program, backed by Linn County Dental Society and pediatric specialists, aims to remove handicaps to maximize camp benefits and health outcomes.
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J. M. Hayek
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Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Goodfellow
Horner offers Illinois Guard to aid Chicago stockyards fire
Governor Henry Horner offered the Illinois National Guard to Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelley to help fight the Union stockyards fire. Awaiting word on need, soldiers would depart at once and set up camp on arrival as Horner monitored developments.
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Henry Horner
State National Guard
Edward J. Kelley
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Horner
Who'll Win If She Wins In Paris Love Letter Contest
Madeleine Repailion won first prize in a Paris contest for the best shortest love letter. Her note to her sweetheart said Come and his reply Leaving immediately earned second prize. She now sues him for breach of promise claiming he won t marry any girl who bests him by mail. The Gazette Want Ad quickly rented the room.
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Madeleine Repailion
Chicago Stockyards Fire Ravages Large District
A massive Chicago stockyards blaze spread through the area Saturday night, controlled only after hours of fighting. Damages exceed 10 million dollars. hundreds of buildings, including the nine story Exchange and Drovers Journal, were destroyed. Dozens of cattle and livestock were killed or driven into the streets as firefighters battled wind-driven flames with limited water pressure.
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Inlander Hide Company
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Metrolitan Department
First of Sixteen Best Short Stories Published Today
The Gazette prints Eleanore Griffin's The Blessing of the Pets as the first of the sixteen best short stories of the year. Other selections chosen by a leading magazine editor will follow on upcoming Sundays. Turn to page 8 for Griffin's tale.
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