Czechoslovakia Crisis and Hawkeye Football Highlight
The column notes Czech resistance to Nazi pressure under Emil Hacha and reports United States views on Hitler. It praises Iowa Hawkeyes football, detailing a 13 to 9 win over Minnesota with key plays by Kinnick, Prasse, and Greene. It references J Edgar Hoover on law enforcement and citizenship and mentions Lloyd C Shanklin's lecture circuit in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLY
New York Herald-Tribune Forum
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Hoover
United States
Mr. Hoover
Europe
Prague Under Martial Law as Executions Rise in Protectorate
German authorities extend martial law to five Prague area regions amid mass executions. Twelve shot in 24 hours incl two policemen and an unidentified Czech. nine students executed Friday. Simultaneous governs remain, schools closed three years, crackdown targets anti German actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Protectorate
Bohemia-Moravia
Greater Prague
Prague Land
Kladno
Beraun
Horchowitz
Berlin
Bruenn
Brno
Emil Hacha
Bohemian- Moravian Protectorate
Musso Declares European Conflict a World War
Premier Mussolini addressed the supreme fascist executive committee on a Saturday night and stated that the European conflict has already become a world war from social and economic perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
INS
Mussolini
Quack Evangelist Scorned by Husband in Cedar Rapids
A dubious healer once active in Cedar Rapids faced a sharp rebuke when an irate husband struck Lloyd, challenging his claims of healing and suggesting he should seek New York instead while Cedar Rapids remains wary of his methods. The incident underscores local skepticism toward his metaphysical healing pitches and marriage and home advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Shanklin
Cedar Rapids
Springville
New York
Shanklin
Lloyd
Catholic Prelates Of U S Express Sympathy For Poles
Archbishops and bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States issued a message of sympathy to Poland’s hierarchy clergy and faithful calling Poland a mighty champion defending the Cross. They expressed hope for Easter morn of peace and charity and announced formation of a Polish relief fund through the National Catholic Welfare Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Poland
Catholic Church
United States
Europe
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Holdup Fails in Sinclair Park As Couple Escapes
In Cedar Rapids shortly after midnight a man waving a revolver attempted to rob Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Severa near Sinclair park. Mrs. Severa flashed a light and Mr. Severa threw his package, causing the bandit to flee. Detectives Haberle and Wilson investigated and led the search for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Severa
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Sinclair Park
Dutch Belgium protest as German planes violate neutrality
Amsterdam and Brussels escalated diplomatic action after a Dutch military plane engaged three German seaplanes over Dutch territory. Reports say Mussolini and Franco may be mediating to end the European war, with Italy and Spain consulting ahead of possible neutral mediation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
INS
Netherlands
Belgium
Mus
Solini
Adolf Hitler
Holland
Berlin
Brussels
London
Paris
Germany
Britain
France
Magne
Raffaele Guariglia
Salian
Mussolini
Guariglia
Italy
Spain
Highway Patrolman Injured in Iowa City Hit-Run
State Patrolman Warry Cloud sustained bruised hips and a possible back injury after a black car struck him while he directed traffic on Highway 218 at the edge of Iowa City. He was taken to Mercy Hospital. witnesses reported the license number and police traced the car across the state during busy homecoming traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Warry Cloud
Iowa
Minnesota
Cloud
Mercy Hospital
Germany Plans Ten Hour Work Day in Key Industries
Berlin AP report says Robert Ley, leader of the Nazi labor front, announced a ten hour work day to apply in essential industries. Ninth and tenth hours will pay the same as the first eight and be tax free, with extra rates for night and holiday work. Women will not work night shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Robert Ley
Nazi Labor Front
Weekly Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley 1939
Weather outlook for Nov 20 to 25 1939 in the Upper Mississippi valley calls for generally fair conditions with rain only in the extreme south portion on Monday. Temperatures are expected to be normal or above average overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Chest Workers Urged to Drive For Goal by Monday
Roy E Choate general chairman of the 1940 Community Chest issued a final appeal to all workers to bear down Monday morning to stage a line drive for the goal and be able to score at Tuesday night’s victory dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy. E. Choate
Community Chest
Silver drive prompts luncheon and victory dinner at Chamber
Chest officials praise workers as campaign gains momentum across multiple industrial firms. The report and luncheon set for Monday noon at the Chamber of Commerce, with a victory dinner at the same venue. Various firms listed with completed employee reports. Lattner Manufacturing noted as an oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Choate
Howard Hail
Lattner
Industrial
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Century Engineering Corp
Northwestern Bell’ Telephone Co
Universal Crusher Co
Wapsie Valley Creamery
Cedar Rapids Cooperative Dairy Company
French- Stamats Company
LeFebvre Corp
Lynch Transfer and Storage Co
Acme Greeting Card Co
Russell's Railway and Motor Bus Guide
Mercantile A
IT. O. A. Foods
Gary judge backs drunkometer test after Kaplan drinks
In Gary Indiana Att torney Richard S Kaplan staged a demonstration by drinking four shots of two year old bourbon to prove drunkometer tests solve drunk driving arrests. After an hour his blood alcohol was .164 percent and Judge Fletcher upheld the tests as official. Kaplan’s stunt aimed to press traffic safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Richard S. Kaplan
Police Department
Gary Safety Council
Kaplan
William Fletcher
Fletcher
William Linn
Safety Council
June
Brooks and Grant end engagement in surprise cancelation
San Francisco report states Phyllis Brooks and Cary Grant have canceled their long engagement. Louella Parsons, motion picture editor, announced the decision Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
INS
Phyllis Brooks
Cary Grant
Louella Parsons
Various college football scores in early season results
A summary of numerous college football results with teams such as Town, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Purdue, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan State, Chicago, Oberlin, Ohio State, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Grinnell, Coe, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton, Yale, Fordham, St Marys, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Marquette, Texas Tech, Holy Cross, Carnegie Tech, Penn State, Army, Tulane, Columbia, Oregon State, and California reported with varying scores and outcomes in the sports section
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Alabama
Marquette
Texas Tech
Holy Cross
Carnegie Tech
Penn State
Army
Tulane
Columbia
Oregon State
California
Ex convict shot dead after 15 minute town gun fight
In Shawneetown Illinois Willard Shockley 23 a fugitive with a kill on sight order was killed after a 15 minute gun battle with Sheriff Ed Hines and Deputy Reuben Davis Police said Shockley was hunted since a Wednesday night shooting that left State Patrolman Cecil Brockmyer near death in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Witnesses described a chaotic downtown scene as Shockley fired at officers and fled after a store confrontation before dying in a back seat shootout
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Shawneetown
Ill
Willard Shockley
Ed Hines
Reuben Davis
Shockley
Cecil Brokmyer
Harrisburg
Noah Kurstine
Kurstine
Davis
Sheriff Hines
Brockmyer
Tammany Wins 14 Of 21 Seats In N Y City Council
Final proportional representation tabulation gives Tammany Hall 14 of 21 council seats in New York City. LaGuardia fusion administration suffers setback as Democrats regain influence and secure two thirds to override veto. Remaining seats go to 2 Republicans 2 American Laborists 2 fusionists and independent Alfred E Smith Jr.
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New York
F. H
Alfred E. Smith, Jr
Iowa Pounds Gophers With Two Late Kinnick TD Tosses
Iowa City AP reports the Hawkeyes overwhelmed Minnesota 13 to 9 in a hard fought Western Conference game. Nile Kinnick threw a long TD pass to Erwin Prasse and connected with Bill Green for another score as Iowa erased a 9 0 deficit. The victory marked Iowa’s first over Minnesota since 1929 and boosted their league record to four wins in five games.
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Iowa City
Minnesota
Hawkeyes
Gophers
Kinnick
Prasse
Greene
Iowa
Eddie Anderson
Michigan
Yankees
Nile
Iron Men
Towa
Gopher Thundering Herd
Notre Dame
Nile Kinnick
Erwin Prasse
Iowans
Bill Green
Hawks
Usher 17 Helps Evacuate As Fire Hit Theater
Florence South Carolina AP reports a fire broke out during a matinee at a theater. Woodrow Cook seventeen year old usher halted the cinema machine and directed patrons to form a line and exit. The blaze caused partial collapse of the room but the building was saved. Estimated damage about 35000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
S. C
Woodrow Cook
Reckless Driving Arrests After Linn County Stop
Rebelski AG of 414 Fifteenths street SE was arrested by Highway Patrolman James Clapp at 7 30 Saturday evening for reckless driving. Lee Nicole of First Avenue WAS detained on intoxication charges. both were released on bond over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG Rebelski
Fifiteenth Street
James Clapp
Rebelski
Lee Nicole
WAT First
Cedar Rapids Sees Cooler Weather After 46 Degree Day
Temperatures drifted down from a high of 46 degrees as Cedar Rapids experienced a cooler spell. At 10 am the reading was 43 and by 3 pm the high reached 46 before falling to 38 later in the day, with midnight at 38. Skies were partly overcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Merit
Mercury
Norris Opposes Defense Spending Making Domestic Relief Priority
Senator Norris of Nebraska said he would oppose increased defense appropriations, urging funds be redirected to unemployment relief and agricultural distress. He argued the neutrality act lowers war risk and emphasized tackling domestic problems over military expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
Neb
Nebraska
Congress
Army
Navy
Dutch Liner Simon Bolivar Sinks After Mine Strike
The Royal Netherlands liner Simon Bolivar sank in the North Sea after hitting a mine, killing about 140 people and injuring 124. Nearly 400 aboard included many German Jews. 260 escaped. Survivors were rescued by British ships and treated in London hospitals. No Americans were aboard. The sinking is the largest civilian disaster of the European war to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Netherlands
Simon Bolivar
North Sea
New York
West Indies
England
Sivselt
Cits
Amsterdam
Simon Bolie
Athenia
Courageous
Royal Oak
Royal Netherslands Steamship Company
Generals Are Smart Its Peace Parleys Start Trouble
By ARTHUR RUGS BAER the piece argues peace talks cause trouble as both sides dig vast prairie dog villages. The author contends generals seek to postpone peace conferences to delay settlement.
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Verne Marshall
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Czech
Austria
Versailles
Hacha
America
Emil Wacha
Ivand
Reeichsprotector
Schutzstaffel
Svehla Institute
Schutz- Staffel
U. S
Cedar Rapids News
Franco
Piedmont
Leopold of
Humberto
Francisco Franco
Prhce
Tammany
N. Y
Trt Cummins
Highway Patrol
Weedling
War Department
Woodring
British Admiralty
Lang
Arthur “Rugs" Baer
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