Socialist Krueger Attacks War Propaganda Speech at CSPS
Chicago University professor and socialist vice presidential candidate Maynard C. Krueger assailed Roosevelt’s war talk as a smoke screen for domestic problems. He linked unemployment to economic insecurity, warned war jeopardizes democracy, and urged economic democracy to deter fascism in America. Grumman introduced him, highlighting college student support for Norman Thomas and Krueger in Iowa.
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Roosevelt
Maynard C. Krueger
Chicago University
America
Krueger
Iowa
Professor Krueger
Richard R Grumman
Cornell College
Linn County
Independent Committee
Norman Thomas
Socialist
Motorcycle Club Opens New Track Near Memorial Drive
Cedar Rapids Motorcycle Club inaugurates a 28 acre track on Memorial drive SE three blocks south of Mount Vernon road. A One Star TT race open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday June 2 will feature riders from across Iowa and Waterloo and Davenport clubs. The track is designed for rider testing skills, not speed, and includes a 20 foot wide four tenths mile course with two sharp turns and a drop off. A May 26 party by George Clifford welcomes riders to McCarthy Heights, with J H Brague assisting in first aid at last week's meeting.
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Cedar Rapids
Memorial Drive
Iowa
Waterloo Club
Davenport
Mount Vernon Road
George Clifford
McCarthy Heights
J.H Brague
Coe Band Plays Lions Convention Concert in Chicago
The 68 member Coe College military band drew about 100 to Memorial Coliseum for a Lions International convention concert in Orchestra Hall Chicago. Encores included Washington Post and His Honor. Director Stanley Vesely led Bach and Liszt selections with notable trombone solo.
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Coe College Military Band
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
Memorial Coliseum
Iowa Association of Lions International
Washington Post
Sousa
Fillmore
Quartet and Brass Ensemble Performances Featured at Concert
A quartet played Prelude and Scherzo and Clarinet Rhapsody by Bennett, while a brass sextet offered On the Mountain Top by Barnhouse and Castillia by Guentzel. The drum group drew vigorous applause despite ears strained by three Smythe pieces Dr Defoe's Delirium Three Camps and Major Nick.
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Bennett
Barnhouse
Castillia
Guentzel
Dr. Defoe
Nick
Smythe
Garfield School to Get New Boiler
Garfield school will seek sealed bids at the June meeting for a locomotive type boiler replacement costing about 2300 dollars plus installation. A wall must be removed to allow entry with bids for 5000 dollar fire insurance on the building and contents. The board also approved coal storage purchases and several school property improvements and easements.
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Garfield
Mondas
J. C Blodgett
Blodnett
Grant School
Hill Park
Cedar Rapids
Franklin School
International Business Machines Company
Paulson Electric Company
Frank
Ruth Pettibone
Belgian Government Shifts to France Amid Brussels Fall
The Belgian government and diplomatic corps moved from Brussels to Lisieux near Paris, after fleeing Ostend following the fall of Brussels. German advances threaten direct contact with France if seizure of the Channel occurs, with current headquarters unsettled and unconfirmed.
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Paris
Belgium
Eduardo Amos
Brussels
Lisieux
Ostend
France
Young Christian Group In Des Moines Targets Salacious Magazines
The Young Peoples Christian federation in Des Moines approved a youth crusade against gambling and will study a drive against salacious magazines. The group also noted Des Moines businessmen allegedly keeping the city open for conventions. William Rhodes, retiring president, said the federation has a list of 12 places selling liquor by the drink.
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Des Moines
Young Peoples Christian Federation
Federation
Loren Crowe
Y McA
Boone
William Rhodes
Notice to Contractors Cedar Rapids bid for Garfield school work
Sealed proposals due June 3 1940 730 PM at the Cedar Rapids ISD office for furnishing and installation of one builder in Garfield school building. Bid deposits required with proposal and a satisfactory bond may be demanded. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Dated May 20 1940 Cedar Rapids Iowa. Charles D Hebders Secretary Board of Directors
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Board of Directors
Independent School District
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Garfield
Secreratry
Town
Charles D. Hebders
Council weighs two Ellis park pool sites
A city council studied pros and cons on two Ellis park locations for a new municipal swimming pool. Representatives from six groups discussed traffic, aesthetics, and costs, noting a potential $3000 sewer expense if the Bartholomew site is used, with no pool opening planned before July.
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Council
Ellis Park
Young Men's Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
H. R Green
City Plan Commission
R H. Riley
Harland Bartholomew and Associates
St. Louis
Ellis Lane
Welfare Bureau To Issue Social Agencies Manual
The Public Welfare Bureau will publish a June manual detailing Cedar Rapids social agencies with permanent fundraising bodies and tax supported services. Executive secretary Mrs Carl R Kirwin announced the free booklet, with help from Mrs T M Ingersoll. those not yet contacted may be added by calling Mrs Kirwin at 15135.
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Cedar Rapids
Public Welfare Bureau
Carl R Kirwin
T M Ingersoll
Kirwin
Americans Not Out Of War Says Masaryk
London AP Masaryk former Czechoslovak minister to London told the American Chamber of Commerce that Americans are not in the war yet not out of it. He urged allied pooling to stop aggression and warned there is no stopping it without united effort.
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Lindbergh
America
Professor Krueger
United States
London
Jan Masaryk
American Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids Cuts City Government Cost per Person
Cedar Rapids reported 1938-39 municipal operating cost of 11.70 dollars per resident, 12 cents lower than the prior year. Based on 56,097 population and 656,073 dollars expenditure, the Iowa Taxpayers Association noted Cedar Rapids near the state average while Waterloo and Council Bluffs posted lower per capita costs and Des Moines and Sioux City higher ones.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Waterloo
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Sioux City
SUI Man Finishes Work On Television Generator
IOWA CITY AP W C Morrison a research assistant in the University of Iowa electrical engineering laboratory has completed a synchronizing generator for the university tele vision station. This generator helps provide a steady picture with maximum detail for transmission. The university holds licenses on two frequency bands but currently does not operate the station.
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Iowa City
W. C. Morrison
University of Iowa Electrical Engineering Laboratory
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Barrett Willoughby
Young Christian Group
Young Men’s Bureau
City Softball Association
Walter F Shadie
Federation of Labor Executive Board
Kate Loomis
Plan Commission
Bartholomew
Ray Chandler
R. T. Lubbock
Riley
Ellis Boulevard
al Keyes
Erwin Wasta
Welfare Bureau
Masaryk
Sui Man
DeSoto
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Chrysler Corporation
Second Street
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Tobacco
Kremel
Ene
Lucky Tiger
Velour
Vetere
BAYER
Edwards
Copper Pot Cleaners
Nash
DR. West
Gerber’s Cereal Food
Feterman's
Enders Speed Razor
Johnson Products
Johnson Triangle
Johnson
Parc Bank of Johnson
Tbs
Ak Morris
Firei
Sendente
Corona
Typewriter Exchange
Second Avenue SE
de Soto
Detroit
Michigan
Desoto Division
Long Ife
Rysler Corporation
Tume
Mason Bowes
Thurs
Plymouth
Wagner Motor Co
3Rd Ave
8Th St
Schoon Motor CO
Monticello
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