Tax costs and housing trends in an Iowa city
The piece cites Senator Vandenberg on national tax and debt concerns, contrasting 1913 and current costs. It notes Cedar Rapids housing, vacancy rates near one percent, a rise of 455 units, and questions about investment in rental properties. It discusses Roosevelt’s relief spending, a proposed national highway, and calls for audit of the state juvenile home amid board of control reforms.
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Hyde Park figure testifies on anti communist links
George E. Deatherage head of the Knights of the White Camellias testified before the House Un American Committee that he discussed an anti Semitic campaign with wealthy Newport socialites before the 1936 election. He named Howland Spencer and said only $200 from Spencer was contributed. He described international anti communist groups and predicted more political crises similar to Ernst Toller's death. Deatherage clashed with the committee over oaths and sat in the witness chair under Capitol police.
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New York
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Martin Dies
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Ernst Toller
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Austria
Half Truths and the Whole Truth on Life and Peace
ACON argues in a reflective essay that half truths about forgiveness and peace distort reality. He cites quotes from the Duke of Florence, Plato, Horace Walpole, and wartime aphorisms, warning that such half truths paralyze action and drain life of meaning until the whole truth restores hope and beauty.
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Wives And Sweethearts Of Squalus Crew Stay Vigil At Sea
About 50 wives and sweethearts gathered in a brick house above the sea in Portsmouth, awaiting word on the submarine Squalus trapped 15 miles offshore. Navy marines guarded the vigil as reports from the rescue scene filtered in, with Captain Greenlee's wife aiding the anxious group. The normally quiet city paused social life as rescue efforts dominated daily talk.
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Oliver F. Naquin
Piscataqua
Britain Moves Toward Soviet Pact In Early Agreement
London report says Great Britain cabinet agreed to draw up a mutual aid pact with Soviet Russia. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced progress after weeks of talks and noted possible de facto recognition of the Czech annexation by Germany and Hungary. He expressed optimism for a full agreement soon.
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Germany
Hungary
Survivors Raised From Squalus Dive Flight to Surface
The diving bell of the rescue ship Falcon lifted at 2 50 p m CST with eight more Squalus survivors, bringing total rescued to 23. Seventeen others known to be alive emerged into air and freedom as 27 men remained in peril beneath 240 feet of ocean.
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Rescue drama as Squalus crew await fate at sea
The Squalus submarine rescue unfolds off New Hampshire with seven men lifted by a diving bell and 27 feared dead. Iowa casualties appear among the victims as the bell makes its second ascent, while the crew faces tense waits for who goes next to the hull 240 feet below the surface.
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Mercury Hits 90 After Cool Cedar Rapids Night
Cedar Rapids records a return of summer heat with a high of 90 degrees after a cool night. The thermometer rose from 54 at 6 a.m. to 90 by 1:30 p.m. with 90 again at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday saw a high of 87, then cooled to 71 by 7 p.m. and 58 at midnight.
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Hitler bans Badenweiler march without his presence
Berlin dispatch reports a new regulation prohibiting public performance of Adolf Hitler's favorite Badenweiler military march unless the Fuehrer is present. Violators face a 60 dollar fine or up to six weeks in prison for flagrant violation.
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Adolf Hitler
Badenweiler
Repeal Of Mandatory Embargo Demanded By Roosevelt
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt urged house leaders to repeal the mandatory arms embargo in the present neutrality law. Hull and Roosevelt discussed revision aims at deterring war by allowing Britain and allies to buy U S arms, amid congress doubts and war fears. Roosevelt favors compromise on most neutrality measures but not on embargo repeal. The law imposes a mandatory arms embargo once a state of war exists.
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Great Britain
France
Ford Surplus Fund Drops 19 Millions
Boston contact reports the Ford surplus fund fell by 19,264,661 dollars in 1938, disclosed by Henry F. Long, state commissioner of taxation and corporations, on Wednesday.
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Henry F. Long
King George VI appeals for peace between Britain and United States
In a radio address on Empire Day from Winnipeg, King George VI urged that differences between Britain’s empire and the United States be settled without force or threats. He highlighted a century of Canada US friendship and pledged to seek peace across the empire. The broadcast marked a bold shift toward a more dynamic royal role during the Canadian tour.
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British Empire
George VI
Canada
Marion Council censures chief over private cleanup actions
Chief of Detectives Earl Stanley of Cedar Rapids faced censure by Marion City Council in a resolution about a one man cleanup in the city last Friday night. The panel alleged he acted undignified, injuring and insulting those subjected to his authority while arresting as a private citizen.
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Earl Staniey
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Stanley
G. K. Thompson
Linn County
Lost girl Mary Alice Mills entertains Gazette staff
A 3 year old girl named Mary Alice Mills wandered into The Gazette business office while her parents shopped in Coggan. Police alerted the Mills family and for about a quarter hour staff entertained the child before her parents were contacted and reunited with her.
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Gazette Office Force
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Mary Alice Mills
R. N. Mills
Coggan
Dearborn Machinists Strike Settled At Plant
Settlement reached at 11 p.m. Tuesday ending the Dearborn Brass plant strike. A one year contract with the local International Association of Machinists AF L affiliate was signed. Workers return at 7 30 a.m. Thursday. No closed shop, 44 hour week rising to 42 after Oct 24, 5 per cent piece work increase, higher hourly rates and seniority rights. Forty six strikers May 5, some others barred by pickets. Signed by T M Ingersoll attorney for company Jack Stewart business agent for the machinists and shop committee members George Kerns Rodney Clark A J Kelly Elmer Wood.
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Elmer Wood
Airplane Crash Kills Army Pilot in Michigan
An army airplane exploded and crashed five miles west of Marlette Michigan on Wednesday, killing Second Lieutenant Hamilton McClure, 27, of Selfridge field. The incident occurred as the aircraft went down during routine operations near Marlette.
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Rep Bert Lord Dies in Washington Hospital
Representative Bert Lord of New York dies at Naval Hospital after a heart ailment. He had been admitted two weeks earlier for treatment.
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Nine Year Old Ellen Seeks Camp Good Health Aid
Ellen, nine and ill from neglect, needs Camp Good Health for rest, nourishing meals, and medical guidance. With a sick mother and no steady caregiver, the Public Health Nursing association hopes donations to the Camp Good Health Fund will send her to the summer camp run by the Cedar Rapids Gazette in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Roll of missing men on sunken sub Squalus
PORTSMOUTH N H following are the names of the 27 missing men in the submarine Squalus for whom little hope was held Wednesday afternoon. The listed men include James Aitken Bridgeport Conn John J Batick Portsmouth N H William D Boulton Luton Ia Joshua Casey Grand Ridge Fla John A Chestnut Groton Conn Elvin L Deal Copperhill Tenn Lionel H Fletcher San Diego Cal Kenneth R Garrison Joplin Mo John P Hathaway San Diego Calif Eugene A Hoffman Brooklyn Mich Alexander B Keegan Quakertown Pa John P Marina Marshalltown Ia Robert P Thompson Nashville Tenn Huie K McAfee East Point Ga Alfred C Priester Rosedale N Y Frank H Schultz St Louis Mo Bascom S Scyphers Bristol Va Sherman L Shirley Little Rock Ark Jack J Strong Milwaukee Wis John M Thomasa Royalton Minn Marion L Ward Drumright Okla Robert L Coffey Fullerton Calif Robert R Weld Kooskia Ida Robert F Gibbs Lexington S C Charles M Woods no home town listed Don Smith LaPorte Tex Joseph H Patterson Oklahoma City Okla
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Bridgeport
Diving Bell Rescue Update From Portmouth Maritime Search
PORTSMOUTH N H UP reports seven rescued in the first descent of a diving bell with further details continued on page two column five.
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Families Of Two Iowans In Sub Retain Hope
DES MOINES AP families of two Iowans aboard the sunken submarine Squalus cling to hope of rescue as reports filter in. John Joséph Marino 22 of Marshalltown and William David Boulton 29 of Sioux City are among Iowans awaiting word while navy officials caution on status.
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Luton
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Sioux City
Cameramen complain about royal footage telegram woes
ARTHUR Bugs Baer reports on Canadian photojournalists upset over poor royal imagery. They claim photographers miss the subject, costing accuracy as their shots resemble postage stamps. An American photographer rivalry adds humor as the telegram is filed among souvenirs.
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