Trotsky narrowly survives attempted assassination in Mexico
A group of about 20 gunmen opened fire on Leon Trotsky and his wife at their Coyoacan villa at 4 am. Trotsky blamed the OGPU under Stalin, while guards and police pursued attackers who kidnapped a guard and fled after about 15 minutes of gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Trotzky
Coyoacan
Sheldon Harte
Sheldon
Troteky
OGPU
Stalin
Natalia
Nde
Harte
Mexico
All U S Officials In Brussels Safe
Washington reports the American embassy in Brussels confirms all diplomatic and consular officers there are safe after a week of uncertainty. Ambassador John Cudahy advised the state department of the safety status in the first message received from Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Brussels
John Cudahy
State Department
Approve Boost In Crop Loan Funds
Washington AP report states a Senate Banking subcommittee approved a $3.5 million increase in government loan funds for major crops to cushion potential price declines from the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Banking
Narragansett Bay Span Replaces Historic Ferry
Jamestown bridge, costing 3 million dollars, will span Narragansett Bay from Saunderstown to Jamestown and retire the west passage ferry. The ferry, dating back to before 1670, has operated continuously with a Carr family member still involved. Bridge dedication and opening are planned for late June or July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
8. S
Narragansett Bay
Saunderstown
R. 1
Bay
United States
Caleb Carr
Rhode Island
Carr
Jamestown-Newport
Lucy Carr
Times Are Not So Hard For Low Mood Grads
Clinton New York United Press reports Hamilton College's 1929 graduating class of 29, dubbed the low mood grads, finds conditions better than expected with one in five earning above 5900. Only one earned under 1500. Ten years on, 83 percent are married and 49 percent have children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, N. Y
Hamilton College
Clearing House Aids War Talent Search in Toronto
A clearing house has been established in Toronto to organize thousands of trained men for empire air pilot training. The program covers skilled aeronautics and mechanics necessary for maintaining fighting aircraft, with about ten skilled ground workers required to keep each unit properly tuned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto, Ont
Toronto
Empire Air
Local Want Ads Listings and Services Mentioned
A cluttered page lists Cedar Rapids Gazette want ads and services including guttering, heating, lawnmower service, roofing, carpet cleaning, electrical work, painting and paper hanging, tree work, junk removal, and delivery. Names like Novak Heating and Willman’s Sodding appear with various contact notes and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willman
Fred Ave
U. Russell
Herry Larsent
Mt Vernon Ave
Chan- Libeda
Poxell Roofing Co
Nial
Hawkeye
Fred Young
Maran
Butters
Cheerby Civen
Gardner
Pattern 4470s available in women's sizes listed
Pattern 4470s offered in sizes 34 through 48 plus fabric yardage details for size 36. Instructions note 314 yards of new fabric and 1 yard contrast. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette New York address to obtain the pattern. Additional ten cents for latest Pattern Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Pattern Department
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 11Th Street
New York
N. Y
Hoare Named British Ambassador to Spain on Food Mission
London Sir Samuel Hoare was appointed Britain’s ambassador to Spain on a mission tied to food aid. Hoare, former secretary of state for air in Neville Chamberlain’s cabinet, takes the post Friday.
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London
INS
Sir Samuel Hoare Friday
Spain
Samuel
Air
Neville Chamberlain
Sailing of Italian liner Rex postponed to June 12
In Rome AP report the Rex liner bound for New York will not sail May 29 as planned. Genoa based Italian line officials gave no reason beyond saying the date was changed to June 12.
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Rome
Rex
New York
Italian Line
Genoa
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U. S
Clearing House
Gazette
Seeo
the Gazette
Dat
Paul Dom
Kent
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kuba Funeral Home
Vincent
Kenwood
Griffith Pearcer Mattress Co
Caist Christian Church
Et. Sands
2Nd ST. NE
Rn Gazette
Probasco, Jeweler
2Nd Ave SE
Sin
Hamilton
Bulova
Klein and Waltham
L.A
Ind St
ALLIED, Van_hines, Inc
Lyre
Allied van Lines Inc
Calder’s Storace Co
Lovely Lady Oil
Capert
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop
Dial
Bishor
Owen Evenines
Ena
Delua Ghof
Lillian Suchy
Elven
STARK
Meida Abbes
Kennedy
Bernadine
Paris Academy OF Beauty
Doancina
Dance In
Comfort
Danceland
Jan Garber
Rudy Rudisill
Calipforntan
Jon Garber
Nie Gants
Tay
Udesen
Celler's
Adion Swisher
Barro RY
Leo Pifper
Pla Mor
Upmer
Upmies
Mies
Fly Magnus Stables
DeCama
Eldon
Wanste Moon
Wauterk
Marion Hird
Sreeman
Turkey House
Walford
Bat
Clare
Court Husgey
Hi-way Gardens
Glanwood
Bhanklin
Jackson's. Ave
Hallwood Cafe
Marion
Hoare
Peoples Savings Bk
Velma Danner
Catherine Lynch
Nwry Co
Big Creek
Valcon
Kutchera & CO
H. ¢. Landon
Gen. del
Lincoln Neb
Rendix
Homer
Kalemang Stove & Furnace Co
Hest
Liberal
Chance
Altchinon Manufacturing
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Hich
Permanent City Citation Ark
Aalarz
Raei
Itgat
Marion Ifrs
Irvine Fincer
Hallwood Gate
C. R
Hnme
Dent
Varia Ginginnati
Roxy Leltt Gazette
Garvette
Central Employment Ag’ev
Granby
Jearn
Rauid Schaal
Autos & Trucks
Studebaker
Lan
Kadlee Bros
16Th Ave
Aoong
Chevrolet
Packard
Stodebaker Commander
Tno
First Ave. SE
Katz Safety
Plymouth
HANSON_SALES CO
Nash, Inc
2Nd Ave
8Th St
Delune
DODGE
BUIGE
Tndor Makibben Motor CO
4Th Ave
2Nd ST
Stones Truck Service
Berief
By Galbraith
ALLEN
Middle West
LA Salle
Goodyear
Oldsmobile
Pldemobile
Hudson
Burtsler
Allen Motor CO
Second Avenue
Tenth Street
Culver's
Culver Motors
Pontiac
Rd Ave
6Th St
Baxter Motors
Second Ave. SE
PRT
ING International
Studebarer
International Harvester Co
Ind Ave
Wagner Motor Co
Third Ave
Er Lai So
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