Iowa Liquor Contract Reopened After Graft Probe
The Iowa Liquor Control Commission faces a new transportation contract for state stores after a 1934 haulage case revealed improper bidding and a campaign fund link. The White Line Transfer Co. won a higher rate than the lowest bidder, with an amended contract extending its term. A legislative committee failed to fully probe the graft amid relief concerns and political contributions.
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NCE
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
White Line Transfer Co
White Line
C. M. Hart
Liquor Commission
Gene Feuling
Liquor Control Commission
Soviet Pole Mission Abandons Permanent Arctic Base Plan
Three relief planes carried supplies to 13 Russians stranded on an ice floe near the North Pole as Moscow abandons its bid to build a trans Arctic base. The party planned to winter there while weather and ice drift complicate rescue prospects and flag recovery from 1909 explorations.
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Moscow
North Pole
Rudolf Island
V. Molokov
Pole
San Francisco
Nicolai Yanson
United States
Yanson
Upol
U. S
America
Frederick Cook
Robert Peary
Atlantic Ocean
Colombian President Offers Resignation
President Alfonso Lopez presented his resignation to the senate after Congress rejected his plan to devalue the peso and intervene in the banana industry. Interior Minister Alberto Lieras read the resignation as a Special commission was named to study it and report within 24 hours.
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Bogota
Colombia
Alfonso Lopez
Senate
Alberto Lieras
Three youths killed in powder magazine explosion
In Scottdale Pennsylvania three youths about 18 were killed when a powder magazine exploded while they fired a rifle. Isaac Secrist William Stull and Boyd Long, all residents of Scottdale, died in the late Tuesday incident that damaged hundreds of homes 112 miles southwest of the coal mining town.
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Scottdale
Isaac Secrist
William Stull
Boyd Long
All Iowa Dairy and Junior Livestock Exposition praised
The chamber’s recent record shows strong progress in development and organized efforts across legislative and tax committees and bureaus. The reorganized Chamber works for the city and deserves public support for its achievements.
Faith in life’s value through great lives and devotion
An essay urges seeing life as grand through the examples of lofty figures and enduring devotion. It contrasts cynicism with the enduring worth of truth, love, and saints, arguing we must adopt a big view to honor life and faith, even amid daily hardships.
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Wtife
Laddie
St. Francis
Rockefeller Rites Set for Pocantico Hills Service
John D. Rockefeller Jr. arrives in Tarrytown for a simple funeral at Pocantico Hills estate. Fifteen railroad policemen help control the crowd as family members bring the body for a service featuring prayer scripture reading and hymns officiated by Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick and Rev. Lester H. Brent.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Pocantico Hills
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Riverside Church
New York City
Lester H. Brent
Union Church of
Meetings Planned in 1938 Farm Setup Plans North Central Region
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced state meetings starting May 27 in the north central region to plan and gather farmer input for the 1938 AAA program. Sessions will include state conservation committees, field staff, county planning leaders, extension representatives, and AAA officials. The schedule lists Ames Iowa as June 3.
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Washington
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
North Central
AAA
Federal Extension Service
Ames
Iowa
Inland Steel strike called inevitable by SWOC official
Van A Bittner regional SWOC director said Inland Steel 12 000 employees face an inevitable strike after the firm refused a bargaining contract. Mass meetings were planned in Indiana Harbor and Chicago Heights where plants are located. Roulfs warned the company would close plants if the strike occurs.
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Indiana Harbor, Ind
Inland Steel Company
van A Bittner
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Bittner
Indiana Harbor
Chicago Heights
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Maree Inland
Nicholas
Fontease
SWOC
National Labor Relations Board
Inland
Harry E. Roulfs
Jones and Laughlin Steel recognizes workers group as bargaining agent
Pittsburgh AP report says chairman H E Lewis and chairman Philip Murray signed a contract Tuesday naming the steel workers organizing committee as exclusive bargaining agency for Jones and Laughlin Steel's 27 000 employees. The story continues on the next page.
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Pittsburgh
H. E. Lewis
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Philip Murray
Bank Robbery Sparks Dillinger Style Hunt in Indiana
Bandits from the Al Brady gang opened fire on state troopers after robbing Goodland bank of about 2500 dollars. Two officers were wounded as the car sped away. the gang sought refuge behind a church before fleeing toward Daly church. Names connected to the wounded and suspects include Paul Minneman Elmer Craig Clarence Lee Shaffer and James Dolhover.
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Logansport
Ind
INS
al Brady
Bank of Goodland
Caly Church
Here
Paul Minneman
St. Joseph
Elmer Craig
Clarence Lee Shaffer
James Dolhover
Daly Church
Three Die As Car Hit By Train In Wisconsin
Three men were killed when their automobile was struck by a Chicago and North Western freight train at the Main avenue crossing in West De Pere Wisconsin. The incident occurred in the afternoon as the car failed to clear the tracks. Police and railroad officials investigated the accident.
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Green Bay, Wis
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Main Avenue
West de Pere
Baseball scores from American and National Leagues
Scores show St Louis defeating Boston 6 to 2. Detroit beat New York 4 to 1. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 9 to 6. Washington topped Philadelphia 7 to 8. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Chicago beat New York 5 to 0. Cincinnati lost to New York 9 to 3. Boston at St Louis was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Boston
St. Louis
Roosevelt to push court bill despite court losses
President Roosevelt announced Tuesday night he would press ahead with his plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. He cited favorable court decisions but warned many issues remain undecided. Senate Democrats debated alternatives as administration pressure mounted for a vote on the measure.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Congress
Capitol Hill
Senate
Extension to social security planned to cover 40 million workers
Washington officials report Congress will study amendments expanding the social security act to include banks, agricultural and domestic workers, tipped workers, and merchant marines. The plan aims to push coverage to about 40 million by 1940, with retirement and sickness provisions under consideration and timing deferred pending court decisions.
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Morgenthau
Supreme Court
Federal
Treasury
Sam
I O. Us
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Ways and Means Committee
Coughton
House Committee
Federal Reserve System
Rockefeller Enthusiast Landscape Gardener and Builder
The article previews a chapter from John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s memoirs focusing on his partner H. M. Flagler. It recounts Flagler’s drive to advance the east coast of Florida, build hotels, and push major projects beyond railroad plans, with Rockefeller recalling their early produce consignments and business ties.
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Florida
Mr. Flagler
Clark
Rockefeller
Cleveland
New York
Flagler
Lindberghs mull third name for baby son Dwight
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and wife weigh Dwight as the third given name for their newborn son. Other options include Charles Jr. and Augustus but they prefer Dwight to honor the late Senator Dwight W. Morrow. The couple has more than a month before registering the name at Marylebone town hall. The world reports of a healthy birth for a seven pound boy May 13 are met with secrecy from Lindbergh.
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London
Charles A. Lindbergh
Dwight
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Marylebone Town Hall
INS
Ann Morrow
Fort Dodge Firm Submits Low Bid for State Liquor Trucks
DES MOINES AP Krady Transfer of Fort Dodge submitted the lowest bid on the state liquor trucking contract. The company offered 21 cents per case, under the current 29 cent rate paid to White Line Transfer of Des Moines. A third bid was lodged near the deadline as the commission reviews offers before a final decision.
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DES Moines
Krady Transfer Company
Fort Dodge
State Liquor Commission
B. E. Manley
Fort Dodge Company
State Lhquor Control Commission
White Line Transfer Company
Hitler Offers Pact With Great Britain
London reports Chancellor Hitler has proposed a non aggression pact with Britain and dominions. Foreign Minister von Neurath outlined plans for disarmament air supervision and joint consultation to maintain world peace. Prime Minister Baldwin is consulting dominion premiers, with potential agenda at a secret imperial conference.
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London
Hitler
Germany
Konstantin von Neurath
Great Britain
Stanley
Baldwin
Universal Service
Britain
Dominions
South Africa
Reno Judge to Marry His Court Clerk
Reno judge Thomas F. Moran who has granted thousands of divorces in 26 years will marry his court clerk Jessie M. Smith. The engagement was announced Tuesday and friends expect the wedding to take place sometime this month.
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Reno, Nev
Thomas F. Moran
Reno
Jessie M. Smith
Nazi Beheads Red in Berlin Treason Case
Otto Kropp aged 29, once a communist functionary, was severely harmed on Tuesday after conviction for high treason on January 15 in Berlin.
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Berlin
Otto Kropp
House revolt trims Roosevelt relief fund control
Congress split the $1.5 billion relief bill by earmarking more than $500 million for specific agencies including $300 million to the Public Works Administration and $150 million for public roads. Flood control received $55 million while President Roosevelt condemned the earmarking as creating blanket limits on spending. The chamber adjourned to Thursday amid opposition to granting discretionary power.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Works Progress Administration
Public Works Administration
Rayburn
Texas
PWA
WPA
Three Die In Gunfight In Downtown Havana
In Havana Cuba three men were killed and two police officers wounded during a dramatic downtown gun battle that erupted as police raided a counterfeiting gang. Pistols machine guns and tear gas were used during the raid.
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Havana
Cuba
Fire at Mare Island Navy Yard under control
A $200,000 blaze at Mare Island navy yard buildings 239 and 73 was brought under control Tuesday night by 200 marines sailors and Vallejo firemen.
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Vallejo
Calif
Mare Island Navy Yard
It Is Legal To Live After Sixty Five Says Court
Supreme court says it is legal to live after 65 though reaching that point is hard. The piece notes a joke about annuitants and insurance and mocks a gangster's proposal to target annuitants for a hit.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Supreme Court
Dickinson in good condition after operation
Former Senator L J Dickinson was reported in good condition by physicians at George Washington Hospital where he is recovering from an operation. The bulletin noted his steady progress and continued care following the surgical procedure.
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Cincinnati
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Mancuso
Hallahan
R. Davis
V. Davis
F.D.R. Stull
John D. Rockefeller
Titan of Commerce
John D. Rockefeller, SR
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