What does it mean when a treaty goes in force
The Panama proclaimed neutrality zone is in force but not enforceable by force, the State Department says. The piece argues that Congress scrapped the arms embargo and Germany may push supplies, risking renewed submarine attacks off the Americas as rulers must decide on a response. Former Governor Alf Landon urges prompt, full administration answers.
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Congress
Germany
American
Europe
Atlantic
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New Homes Reach Some Families But Fails to End Shortage
Economic reformers warn that even with a brisk building pace the nation cannot house two million families in need. Builders say current residential activity is the fastest in a decade yet mostly serves already well housed families. Pricing and land costs prevent housing for renters paying under thirty dollars a month.
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John L. Beckley
Associated ‘Press
National housing debate hinges on affordability and choices
Economists argue the path to better housing for the poor lies in cheaper construction or higher family incomes. Some propose rebalancing demand by encouraging modestly priced, older homes and shared spending on essentials, rather than blanket new construction.
Hygeia on nicknames and the pint-size child
A Hygeia health magazine piece argues against labeling undersized children with diminutive nicknames while noting the irony that oversized youths face similar social branding. It laments gaps in reaching the right audience and fears pint-size children remain vulnerable to social stigma.
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Hygeia
Shorty
Diverse wartime quotes reflect clashing views on peace and society
A collection of remarks from figures including Dr. Hu Shih, Sen. Taft, Archbishop of York, Dr. Angell, Clarence Dykstra, and Hugh S. Gibson critiques peace prospects, wartime powers, democracy, family, and postwar goals, spanning views on neutrality, economy, and cultural life.
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Clarence A. Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Iowa Trumpets Upset in Jacobsen Rebel Vote on Arms Embargo
Rep. W. S. Jacobsen of Clinton defied party pressure to vote aye against the administration's embargo repeal, joining Rep. Vincent Harrington of Sioux City and most Iowa Republicans. He explained his stance in the gallery as he opposed the Pittman plan and argued the embargo was a misdirected safeguard amid looming war risks.
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Clinton
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House
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Gillette
Rep
Vincent Harrington
Sioux City
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Harrington
the Gazette
New Deal
U. S. Housing Authority
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Bloom
Pittman
Senate
Henry Talle
Decorah
Tyrant Boss at Home ends in Humble Kiss
A humorous verse narrated by a husband who proclaims tyranny at home but finds it undone by his family. The speaker recalls youthful dreams of control, a quarrel with his mother, and a final kiss from his wife that softens his temper as children mock him.
Gasette Files detail by James J. Mruska continues
Continued on page 7 this rec compiled from The Gazette Files by James J. Mruska summarizes ongoing notes and archival excerpts for readers.
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James J. Mruska
A P Literary Club Presents Program and Local News
The A P Literary Club met at Mabel Weston's home on Nov 1 with a program of recitations readings and music by Isabel Howell Lottie Brecht Florence Stockbridge Mabel Mason Stella Wolf Charlotte Sheppardson Mabel Weston Gertrude Denecke Lillian Gilfillan Hazel Searles Margaret Deacon Margaret Weston and Louise Denecke A $25 reward was offered for a horse buggy and harness theft from Mrs Clara B Fuller's barn First snow fell Nov 1 Five and Ten store to open in the Cedar Rapids Cyclery space in the Dows block Republican meetings at Greene's opera house Nov 1 with Gov Shaw and Rep Cousins Fifty Palisades Stone workers walked out over monthly pay Pension Examiner Churchill resigns to open an abstract and loan office local pension office to close State Epworth League convention in Cedar Rapids formed a branch of the American Young People Christian Temperance union A committee prepared for a mass meeting at Greene's Opera House attractions included Robert Mantell in several plays Markets: wheat 60c corn 27c oats 20c hens 5c eggs 15c hogs 4.05 steers 4.90.
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Mabel Weston
Isabel Howell
Lottie Brecht
Florence Stockbridge
Mabel Mason
Stella Wolf
Charlotte Shepardson
Gertrude Denecke
Lillian Gilfillan
Hazel Searles
Margaret Deacon
Margaret Weston
Louise Denecke
Epworth League
Cedar Rapids
American Young People Christian Temperance Union
Charles Scott
W. A. McConkie
Malcolm Smith
Walter Winchell on Broadway Hazily Recaps 1929 News
Walter Winchell on Broadway compiles a rapid mix of rumor and noteable happenings from 1929. Items mention Schmeling, Ann Sheridan Litvak, Ed Wynn as Santa, Parisian slang, and cinema trends with short gossip about public figures and upcoming shows.
Faces Of Convicts Red Hear There's Crook Among Them
In Huntsville Texas AP reports a counterfeiting machine found in the penitentiary machine shop. Warden W W Ward identifies a crook among the 6000 inmates as George Droddy who has served in other prisons. The federal district attorney may delay action. Droddy won’t be released before 1946.
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W. W. Ward
Secret Service
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George Droddy
Federal District Attorney
Houston
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