Twelve years since Lindbergh and transit through perilous routes
A retrospective from Cedar Rapids recalls Lindbergh’s 1927 leap between New York and Paris and the era before car radios as commercial transatlantic service neared debut. The piece contrasts awe at aviation’s rise with wartime mobilization and shifting geopolitics. It also notes Iowa social welfare debates and a political incident involving arsonist Christ Merkur, plus labor tensions in mining towns and state politics.
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Cedar Rapids
Colorado Springs
Silver City
Lindberg
New York
Paris
le Bourget
United States
Europe
Lindbergh
U. S Army
Nazi Polish Showdown Looms as Germany Advances
Berlin signs point to quick action against Poland with eastern fortifications noted by Voelkischer Beobachter. Italy and Germany move toward a military pact while Goebbels cues warn that Danzig and the Polish Corridor enter the debate.
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Germany
Poland
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Galeazzo Clare
Cologne
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Danzig
Colon von Wedel
Silesia
Reich
Pomerania
East Prussia
Anglo French Soviet Pact Aimed at Broad Front
Britain and France reach a formula to bring Russia into an anti aggression front through an Anglo Soviet mutual aid pact. The proposal envisions joint declarations and concerted resistance to unprovoked aggression, extending protections to Poland Romania Lithuania.
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Paris
INS
Great Britain
France
Russia
Viscount Halifax
Edouard Daladier
Georges Bonnet
Britain
Poland
Romania
Lithuania
Baltic
Daladier
Bonnet
Lord Halifax
Moscow
Newsman Gets Ten Days For Contempt
Olympia article notes Seattle newspaperman Lester Hunt was sentenced by Superior Judge D F Wright to ten days in county jail for contempt of the county grand jury and court. He refused to answer questions on May 18 and was cited for contempt related to an article printed under his name.
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Olympia
Wash
D. F. Wright
Lester Mr. Hunt
Seattle
Hunt
Testimony On Treasonable Plan Revealed by Dies Committee
Washington and St Albans reports reveal a secret hearing record about a treasonable plan to form a nationwide militant fighting force to avert a leftist revolution. George Deatherage of the Knights of the White Camellias proposed Gen George Moseley lead the organization in a letter dated December 14 1928. Witnesses described alleged plots to overthrow the government by foreign war or economic collapse.
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Washington
Dies
UN American Actiities
George
Spain
Chicago
Fuel For Critics Of Women's Hats Fuel For Critics Of Women's Hats
Dr. Lowell S. Selling, eye specialist, says hats pulled down over one eye create driving hazards for women. The Detroit traffic clinic study links such hats to accidents, noting limited field of vision as a key factor.
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ST. Louis
Lowell S. Selling
Detroit
Two of 16 famed 1940 hopefuls drop out, Akron notes
Akron Beacon Journal notes two of 16 prominent presidential possibilities have eliminated themselves from the race. Landon would not accept a nomination. Vandenberg says he is not a candidate. Hull and Farley deny political aspirations and caution about early planning for 1940.
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Akron
INS
Akron Beacon-Journal
Arthur H. Vandenberg
John Nance Garner
Alfred M Landon
William E. Borah
John W. Bricker
Fiorello LaGuardia
James A
Hoover
la Grange
Hull
Farley
Roose
Yankee Clipper Reaches Horta on Clean Hop
Pan American Airways launches first regular transatlantic air mail flight carrying 4000 pounds of mail from Manhasset Bay to Horta Azores. The Clipper departed at 1 07 am CST with 14 crew and 3 officials aboard. Roosevelt sent congratulations as crowds welcomed the arrival and Pan American signed a long term lease for New York North Beach airport seaplane terminal.
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Bulletin
New York
Western Union
Horta
Azores
Port Washington
Mns
Pan-American
Tool
Manhasset Bay
Long Island
Roosevelt
Arthur E. LaPorte
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
C. V. Whitney
Fred Laidlaw
Pan- American
Laidlaw
Col. J. Carroll Cone
Atlantic
William McNittrue
Pan-American Airways
City of
North Beach
United States
Europe
New York World’s Fair
Queen and King greeted by cheering crowd in Ottawa rain
King George and Queen Elizabeth faced a heavy rain welcome as they laid a cornerstone at the Supreme Court building and chatted with workers and locals in Ottawa. A reporter recalls remarks from onlookers and exchanges during the royal visit.
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Ottawa. Ont
Canada
Dominion
The
United
Kngdom
Ottawa
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Supreme Court
Indy
George Reid
Benes Warned of Possible Assassination in Chicago
Dr Eduard Benes former president of Czechoslovakia has been warned a fellow Czech may attempt to murder him during exile in the United States. Police say two plainclothes guards have been assigned to protect Benes at his Chicago hotel while he lectures at the University of Chicago.
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Chicago
Eduard Benes
Czech-oslovakia
United States
Joan M. Prendergast
Benes
University of Chicago
Pary
Jonathan Griffin
Clifton
Utley
Chicago Council of Foreign Relations
Griffin
Prendergast
Hitchcock
Paris
Ann Receives Camp Good Health Aid For Caregiving
Ten year old Ann, caring for a hospitalized mother and two younger siblings, needs fresh milk, dental work, tonsil removal, and a diphtheria shot. A health fund supports a week at Camp Good Health to rest and recover before resuming family duties.
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Camp Good Health
United States Orders 300 Bombing Planes
War department announces production of 300 bombing planes at a cost of 135000 each with speed and range to surpass any current bomber. Douglas Aircraft of Santa Monica won the contract as Lindbergh pushes for rapid output to match German air power. Propellers sourced from Hamilton and Curtiss with some standard and some electric variants.
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Satacda Cal
United States
Miltary
Generis
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Douglas Aircraft Company
Santa Monica
Cali
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Hamilton
Curtiss
Historic Conflict Bars King From Visiting Congress
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth will visit the Capitol on their Washington trip but will not enter the Senate or House due to long standing constitutional rules. Sir Ronald Lindsay explains the precaution prevents the monarch from appearing in legislative chambers.
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Washington
George VI
England
Senate
House
Capitol
Ronald Lindsay
Weather outlook for May 22 to late May in Chicago
AP reports the May 22 period will bring considerable rain along the upper Mississippi Valley. Temperatures are forecast near or below normal in the north with generally mild or cooler conditions statewide.
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Chicago
Mississippi Valey
Two Women Nabbed After Chase For Shoplifting
Cedar Ravias police detain two women suspected of shoplifting after a pursuit that began Saturday afternoon near nearby streets. Detectives reviewed surveillance and followed the suspects to capture them near a city block, with charges pending.
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Pace
Furey
Arig
Tom Cundur
Business Leaders Eager for Roosevelt Address Broadcast
The Chamber of Commerce and retailers prepare for a three day meeting with Roosevelt’s speech anticipated. Attendees include Secretary Wallace Senator O Mahoney Rep Martin Gen Wood and Dr Beardsley Rumi of Macy and Co. The event aims to discuss tax reform wage laws and administration policies.
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Ross
Millrsee
Rzotthe
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New York
Temperature Holds Warmth as Cedar Rapids Sees Slight Dip
Cedar Rapids records a high near 84 on Saturday with clouds intermittently dimming the sun. Overnight lows bottomed around 60 with a late evening shower and a thunderstorm passing through. By 9:30 p.m. the temperature fell to 70 as the day ended.
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Cedar Rapids Satuday
Youngest air passenger a few hours old
A newborn girl named Eliza was carried aboard a commercial flight within 14 hours of birth. The infant, described as the world’s youngest air passenger, traveled with her mother to Harrisburg after an emergency transport from St Louis. Doctors discussed the case and planned an immediate operation, with the baby later reported in good health.
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Savardas
Erges
Aicker
Rapi
Barnes
St. Louis- Gatoe
Harrisourg
Flectrie
Harrisburg
Eliza
Herrick
Pergis
Mother
Varig
Bown
Girl 13 Vanishes From World's Fair Mystery
Isla Aylesworth, 13, disappeared near the New York World's Fair after being approached by a stranger while with her sister. Her father Charles Aylesworth, visiting from Avalonia, supervised an airlines exhibit. Jean Aylesworth Jr. said Isla and her sister were talking with the stranger before Isla was sent home.
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New York
Boon
Isla Aylesworth
Charles Aylesworth
Avalonia
Jean Aylesworth, Jr
Isla
Hoover and Smith Close Rivalry Marks Latest Clash
The article notes Hoover and Al Smith near the closest rivalry since Cleveland and Philadelphia. It mentions a 44 to 87 score with Hoover ahead, plus an amusing aside about gun salutes and wagers at public events. Both men are described as aging and facing an uncertain future.
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al Smith
Cleveland, Philly
Herbert
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