War memories and justice in a shifting political climate
The piece recalls 1916 ambulance work at Neuilly during WWI and honors fallen soldiers, then shifts to Attorney General Frank Murphy's 1930s order barring subpoenas duces tecum for federal employees. It questions democracy, civil liberties, and domestic security amid strong rhetoric about foreign policy and accountability.
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Federal Penal Institutions
United States
Gillette sees New Deal goal unattained in speech
Iowa Senator Guy M. Gillette told the Iowa Young Democrats that the New Deal has enacted much for farmers debtors and the distressed but failed to solve unemployment and the unbalanced budget. He warned of continued insecurity and urged a balanced approach of government spending and private investment. He attacked GOP ineptitude and noted talk of a Roosevelt third term amid inter party pressure.
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Guy M. Gillette
Democratic Party
Iowa
Young Democrats
United States
Republican National Committee
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Thomas Dewey
New York
Robert Taft
Congress
Roosevelt
Vanity as a Human Foible and Its Downfall
A reflective essay argues vanity is a universal flaw driven by fear and desire for superiority. People stage a false self through flattering claims, but others see through the pretense. Humor and self-knowledge puncture vanity, linking self-respect, humility, and happiness.
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Cai
Franco Pledges Spain Peace After Civil War Victory
General Francisco Franco pledged Spain would stay out of European conflicts and act as a fortress for peace. In Medina del Campo a seven minute speech followed victory celebrations by about 11 000 falangist women. Pilar Primo de Rivera urged continued loyalty to national reconstruction.
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Navy A Man's World And A Tough One Has A New Memory
Navy features a memory of the past week and a ritual garland of rosemary on the water as it continues its duties. The piece notes the navy as a hard, male-dominated realm and cites a quote about profanity under stress and a classic paragraph about the recording angel blotted out the oath.
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Navy
Uncle Toby
Sterne
Heaven
Colgate President Criticized as Reactionary by Magazine
The Colgate University head, Dr. George Barton Cutten, labeled by a major magazine as the most reactionary college president in America, argues that aging individuals must endure hardship to prevent societal decline, claiming a soft race harms all. He contends competition, not cooperation, shapes leadership.
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Colgate University
George Barton Cutten
America
House Ways and Means backs revised security bill
A confidential IN S report says the revised social security bill would delay rate setting to future generations. It keeps the 1 percent payroll tax for three years, funds benefits through 1955, and may finance long term costs from current tax and fund interest. The plan extends payments to 1940 1944 and adds 1.1 million workers under the act, with unemployment taxes capped at the first 3000 dollars of pay.
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INS
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Ways and Means Committee
International News Service
Holiday Weather Brightens Memorial Day in Cedar Rapids
Ideal summer weather graced Cedar Rapids for Memorial Day with clear skies and warm temperatures. Readings climbed from a 62 degree 6 am low to 79 by 9 am, with a Monday peak of 85 between 4 and 5 pm and a 7 pm 76 followed by a midnight 65.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers
Soviet May Reveal Decision on Western Alliance
Soviet Russia was believed to have decided on joining a Western alliance with France and Britain on Britain's terms. Foreign Commissar Molotov was expected to announce the decision in a speech to the supreme soviet Tuesday night.
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Memorial Day Observances At Arlington Center Nation Honors Dead
Arlington National Cemetery hosts the nation’s war dead services with 48 000 buried. A first postwar Memorial Day parade in three years features troops from all services marching behind military bands. Dignitaries include Admiral Leahy General Hines Brigadier Generals Osterman and Murray. wreaths grace the Unknown Soldier tomb. Congress marks services for members who died in the last year.
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New York
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Japanese Reply To Protests On Ships
In Shanghai a Japanese navy spokesman said Britain France and Germany protests are answered by asserting no further third power vessels will be halted off the China coast while nationality is clear and cargo not likely to aid China militarily.
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INS
Britain
France
Germany
China
Snyder Early Leader In Indianapolis Race
At Indianapolis the 27th speedway 500 began with 33 cars at 10 03 a m Snyder led early after the opening laps in a tight duel with Lou Meyer and Shaw close behind Snyder set a new first lap record with 123 508 miles per hour as ideal weather boosted the field for the $50 000 prize.
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Ind
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago
Lou Meyer
Snyder
Meyer
Shaw
Memorial Day Gifts Boost Camp Good Health Fund
Memorial Day gifts from Penick and Ford Federal Labor Union No. 18619 push the Camp Good Health Fund over the $1,000 mark. About 76 physically handicapped children are slated for three week health building outings, with 180 on the list. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes the camp aids needy families and relies on voluntary contributions.
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Penick and Ford
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Cedar Rapids
Hugh A. Sheridan
the Gazette
Iowa
Civic Groups Pay Tribute to War Dead
A Cedar Rapids civic ceremony honored war dead with a simple parade and cemetery service. Thousands watched a line of march from Second Avenue bridge to Mount Vernon and Oak Hill cemetery as Rev. Elton D. Wells urged sacrifice for democracy. The event included veterans groups, ROTC bands, and a tribute reading.
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Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue Bridge
Tenth Street
Mount Vernon Avenue
Oak Hill Cemetery
Elton D. Wells
Trinity Methodist Church
W. J. Pentz
W. J. Bushnell
Samuel Beck
Bushnell
Those Irish Again Bombs Disrupt Birmingham Theater
Four magnesium bombs exploded at the Paramount theater in Birmingham on Monday night. An audience of about 300 began to flee but recovered when a voice urged calm and the show continued. The incident reflects ongoing tensions with the Irish Republican Army.
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England
Paramount Theater
American aviator Thomas H. Smith missing after ocean flight
London reports no sightings despite many tips from England and Ireland. Smith left Old Orchard Beach in a tiny 65 horsepower plane Sunday morning bound for Europe and vanished over the Atlantic amid a Newfoundland snowstorm. Officials fear he may have drowned, while Croydon lights remained on until 11:30 p.m. Monday as hope faded.
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Ireland
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Civil Aeronautics Authority to Punish Unauthorized Transoceanic Flights
The civil aeronautics authority plans severe penalties for individuals undertaking unauthorized transoceanic flights. CAA officials said they will crack down on daring attempts to span the Atlantic or Pacific in small airplanes with limited scientific gear navigation tools and fuel capacity.
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Kidnap Plot Charged Involving Philadelphia Star
A man and woman were jailed on $25 000 bail each on charges they threatened to kidnap the children and other relatives of Earl Baruch, Philadelphia insurance broker and former Princeton football star. The couple Roland and Lillian Northan were captured after trying to retrieve a dummy ransom dropped from Baruch’s car. Baruch, a former golf association president, had received an extortion letter demanding 2500 dollars.
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A. Bernard Leckie
Philadelphia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ban State's Use Of Sex Criminals For Institution Work
Des Moines AP report says Iowa will no longer employ sex crime prisoners as laborers in state hospitals and charitable institutions. The board of control notes a prior agreement with the penitentiary to withdraw inmates, with several already returned. Some convict labor will continue under guard at certain institutions.
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Iowa
Catholic Head of Germany 13 Target of Raid
Nazi authorities seized the palace of Archbishop Sigismund Waitz the Catholic primate of Germany while he was away. Furniture was removed and the historic building handed to the SS. The archbishop had been told the palace would no longer be his to use and appealed to Hitler, who took no action. Local officials completed the eviction of possessions.
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Sigismund Waitz
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Waitz
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Veteran Cedar Rapids Realtor Burt T. Jackson Dies
Burt T. Jackson 76 died of a heart attack at his home after visiting Oak Hill cemetery with flowers. A Cedar Rapids resident 75 years born June 5 1862 in Medina New York he worked 35 years in real estate and belonged to the Cedar Rapids Real Estate board St Pauls Methodist Church Mt Herman lodge A F and A M. He married Myrtilla Pratt in 1886 and is survived by wife Myrtilla and son Henry Spencer Jackson of East Orange New Jersey plus half-brother Earl F. Jackson of Detroit. Funeral arrangements to be announced. calling hours at Turner chapel.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Burt T. Jackson
Fifteenth Street
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Medina
N. Y
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Kearney
N. J
Detroit
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Four Injured in East of Walford Auto Collision
Four persons injured Monday evening in a collision between cars driven by Peter Marshik and George Zamastil east of Walford. Mrs Marshik suffered severe bruises and was taken to Mercy hospital. Mr Marshik had a scalp wound and chest injury. Mrs Zamastil and son Richard, 10, had body bruises. Mr Zamastil and daughter Mildred Ann, 4, uninjured. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated.
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Cedar Rapids
Peter Marshik
Second Street
George Zamastil
Belle Plaine
Walford
Zamastil
States Relief Burden Unequal Says Taber
Rep John Taber released a table showing most populous states contribute more than their share of relief funds. He urged revision of distribution methods to ensure equity among states.
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John Taber
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Taber
Lost and Found ad tips for The Gazette readers
If you lose anything over the holidays place a Lost Want Ad in The Gazette promptly. Finders of valuables and pets look first in the Lost and Found column, so advertise there. Call 2-1121 before noon Wednesday to place Wednesday's ad.
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