Germans Link British Intel to Sea Sabotage Claims
Berlin officials and Der Volkischer Beobachter accuse Britain’s intelligence service of orchestrating a wave of sea sabotage from 1937 to 1938. Capt. Richard Stevens and Sigismund Best allegedly praised as planners, with Poetzsch jailed in Copenhagen after Danish court judgment. Ships named include Norderney Hestia Feronia and Force, and the Athenia cited as possible first act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Richard Henry Stevens
Western
Europe
Waldemar Poetzsch
Poetzsch
Copenhagen
Stevens
Sigismund Payne Best
Venlo
Netherlands
Munich
Broadway
Lowon
Beobachter
United States
Athenia
Hestia
Norderney
Feronia
Felce
Gallogly Appeal Hearing Set for December 15
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals announced that the appeal of Richard Gallogly, a 39 year old escaped prisoner described as a thrill slaver, will be heard December 15. His appeal challenges a Texas court ruling denying bond release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
INS
Richard Gallogly
Artur Bodanzky Dies Former Met Opera Conductor
Artur Bodanzky aged 62 died Thursday after a month long illness. He had led the Metropolitan Opera Company since 1915 and was a prominent figure in American classical music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Artur Bodanzky
Metropolitan Opera Company
Roosevelt Hopes War Ends By Spring At Warm Springs
President Franklin D. Roosevelt told about 350 neighbors and friends at a Thanksgiving dinner at the Warm Springs foundation that he hopes the European war will be over by next spring. He recalled saying he would return in the fall if no war occurred and acknowledged the ongoing conflict.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Railroads Expect 1939 End With Profit Despite Deficit
The Association of American Railroads reports a six month deficit of 91.8 million dollars but forecasts 1939 year end profits between 65 and 80 million. Nine month losses after fixed charges total 33.3 million for class 1 lines, yet rail executives anticipate October gains and a profitable finish with November and December. The July to September figures show rising net income after fixed charges from 6.5 million to 41.1 million.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Hoover observes Franksgiving in quiet Palo Alto
Former President Hoover spent Thanksgiving at home in Palo Alto with his family enjoying a turkey dinner and traditional fixings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Calif
Hoover
Fixin's
Illinois mine unions end seven year feud unify for better conditions
The Illinois United Mine Workers CIO and the Progressive Mine Workers AFL joined to back each other in labor disputes. Leaders Ray Edmundson and David Reed praised the pact as a potential start toward a national agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Iinois United Mine Workers’ Union
CIO
Progressive Mine Workers of America
AFL
One International
UMW
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
PMA
American Federation of Labor
Illinois
Superior Coal Company
Gillespie
Ill
Ray Edmundson
David Reed
National Safety Chief Praises Iowa Highway Efforts
Lew R. Palmer of New York City, VP of the National Safety Council for public relations, lauded Gov George A. Wilson and M. C. Nelson of Des Moines for their highway safety work. Nelson chairs the state advisory committee on public safety education and leads the Des Moines safety council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lew R. Palmer
New York City
National Safety Council
George A. Wilson
M. C. Nelson
Nelson
Des Moines Safety Council
Search For Missing Boy Abandoned In Klamath Falls
A search for 4 year old Irwin Jack Maxwell, missing since Sunday, was called off on Thursday as authorities said they believe the boy is dead. The nationwide alert and organized search teams are ended, with officials indicating no new leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Ore
Irwin Jack Maxwell
Daughter of Thomas Mann Is Married
In Princeton New Jersey Elisabeth Veronika Mann daughter of exiled German author Thomas Mann wed Giuseppe Antonio Borgese a 57 year old University of Chicago literature professor The ceremony linked two prominent literary families with Mann living in exile and Borgese holding a Chicago academic post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mann
Princeton, N. J
Elisabeth Veronika Mann
Giuseppe Antonio Borgese
University of Chicago
Explosion kills seven at Kazanlik munitions works
In Kazanlik Rose Valley Sofia six army officers and one private died and six others were injured in an explosion during explosive tests at the ammunition works. The report notes two time systems Sidereal and solar time with March 21 as a reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Kazanlik
Rose Valley
Poslam Promoted for Eczema Relief at Drugstores
An advertisement touts Poslam as a fast acting treatment for eczema and irritated rashes. It claims the product penetrates outer skin layers for quick soothing and healing and notes a 50 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poslam
Seek to Shun Issue of Reciprocals Pacts
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders urge President Roosevelt to defer reelection of the reciprocal trade treaty act at the next session. Hull seeks early action, hearings on Argentina Chile and Uruguay treated. debate could split Democrats and impact the 1940 campaign.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Congress
Hull
Argentina
Chile
Uruguay
State Department
Senate
Body Of Missing Marengo Man Found
Casson Smith, 70, was found dead north of Marengo Thursday afternoon after being missing eight days. Exposure is suspected as the cause. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Myra Northrup of Ross, Iowa, and a brother Milo of Quinlan, Oklahoma.
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Marengo
Casson Smith
Myra Northrup
Ross
Milo
Quinlan
Okla
Smith
Oldest Iowa physician dies from fall in Bedford
Dr. J. W. Beauchamp aged 88 of Bedford died after a fall down basement stairs at his home. Listed by the Iowa Medical Society as the oldest practicing physician in Iowa, Beauchamp sustained a skull fracture two hours after the fall. He is survived by two daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford, Ia
J. W. Beauchamp
Bedford
Nye Says Hitler Is France and England Problem
United States Senator Gerald P Nye told University of Idaho students that Hitler is “the baby of France and England” and that if he is a problem child, it is their problem not the United States. He spoke on preparedness for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
United States
Gerald P. Nye
N.D
University of Idaho
Adolf Hitler
France
England
Willie Willis quotes on nature and stomach aches
Willie Willis reflects on lessons about nature and the paradox of things that cause stomach aches yet bring pleasure. He muses on teacher guidance and the puzzling link between liking and discomfort in life.
Pickup In Jobs Is Reflected In Federal Report
Washington reports October private employers filled 308 400 openings via public employment offices the highest ever. Private placements rose 7 percent from September with veterans and regional gains noted while overall registrations fell to 5 5 million. Benefits fell about 21 percent from September to 26 7 million. Iowa showed minimal private placement declines.
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Washington
Social Security Board
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
West North Central States
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Hawaii
Towa
Tota
Iowa
Elliott Roosevelt Attacks Major Labor Groups on Radio
Elliott Roosevelt son of the president criticizes both rival labor unions in a Fort Worth radio broadcast. He says the nation is fed up with the AFL and CIO’s surly attitudes and worker division. He mocks John L. Lewis as unable to reach a conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth, Texas
MNS
Elliott Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
John L. Lewis
Cloezar
Seized Negro Admits Slaying In Holdup
Chicago police raid a Southside rooming house and seize Oscar Bragg after he confesses to fatally shooting a grocer during a holdup. Bragg, wounded by the grocer’s 13 year old son, is in serious condition at Bridewell hospital. Identified by the victim’s widow Rose Addante and son Pasquale Addante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oscar Bragg
Bragg
Bridewell Hospital
Rose
Pasquale Addante
Vito Addante
Auction Sale Notice by C. R. I. & P. Ry. Co.
The C R I I P Ry Co will hold a public auction at its Freight House in Cedar Rapids on December 8 1939 at 7 0 am. The shipment includes trunks clothing and household goods consigned to Mrs J F Rice. Items are sold to cover charges due on hand shipment under Uniform Bill of Lading paragraphs 4 sections (b) and (e).
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Cedar Rapids
J. F. Rice
Radio Programs Evening Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WCCO WHO KFJB WSUI and others. It notes evening lineups from 6:00 to 11:30 with variety shows, news, music, sports, and orchestras featuring captains midnight the Lone Ranger and other acts.
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WMT
Fulton Lewis, Jr
WGN
WCCO
Amos 'N' Andy
Wsuui
Captain
Lum and
Abner
KFJB
Quiz
Inside of
KFJH
WMI
Cupid and Company
Kate Smith
WSIII
S Hour
Lucille Manners
Wm0e
Harry Hordlick
Nichter
WSUI
Jessel
Raymond Gram Swing
Wccco
Grand Central
Guy Lombardo
Wraverly Root
Paris
George Olsen
Griff Williams
Hig Town
Neidelbers
Cerdiic Adams
Anson Werks
Wweco
Paul Whiteman
Dick Jursens
Rollie Johnson
Nil Austin
Hal Munroe
Everett Hoaglund
Orch
Weeo
Paul_ Sullivan
Cene Krapa
Fulton Lewis
Joe Sanders
Ine Sanders
Hal_ Munroe
Ine Venuu
Neihbor
Joe Fisher
WOL
Weco
Jerry Smith
Boone
WOI
Lem
Martha
KPIB
Frutt
Kfijib
Wgh
Wwcco
Waamt
WMII
Betty Wells
Oller
Helen Watts Schreiber
ISFIB
Wait —Rakotserch
Allee
Owen House
WOT
Given_ McCleary
dJune Baker
KFAIR
Mornins
State Traverse Assac
Kfab-Sacced
Ed McConnell
Wmt—U
WOGON
US Army Band
IFJB
Wcco—Conservatory of Music
WALTF
WMT Marie Kitchen
Don Roths
WGN Moodv
Aternoon
Radius
Wecco
Earl Harrington
News Street Forum
Cedar Valley
Minnesota
WHO
Ralph Ginsburgh
Brush Creek Follies
Chick Martin
Notre Dame
Wis
Minn
Krib
KFIB
KEIB
Havens Sisters
Paul la Vals Orch
Wnews Melodies
WPA Pogram
Erskine Hawkins
Walter Planderf
Orson
WsvUf
Keir Vewee
the Passround
WGN Ftening
WSUF
Kfin
Maxine Bowman
SQC
Buckese
WIO
Bandit Who Killed Self Identified As Marshalltown Man
AP dispatch reports Floyd C. Wadden of Davenport Iowa was kidnapped Tuesday and freed. Allen Lee Morford of Marshalltown Iowa identified by authorities as the abductor shot himself during a police confrontation in a hotel room Morford previously lived in Aledo NL where his father F M Morford resides Missing from Aledo for over a year Morford’s body to be shipped to Aledo Police note corroboration from Wadden’s employer about funds sent to return the salesman and the car Morford described as a butcher by trade and a town filling station operator
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Topeka
Charles D. MedKnaught
Floyd C. Wadden
Davenport
Wadden
Cedar Rapids
Allen Lee Morford
Marshalltown
McKnaught
Morford
Monroe
Des Moines
McEnaught
F.M Morford
Aledo
Iowa
Birmingham Assails Taft on Farm Aid Policy
Des Moines AP Birmingham calls Taft's criticism of the federal corn loan program a sign of his ignorance on farm matters. Taft, the Ohio senator aiming for the presidential nomination, warned the loan system could be unsound and may risk large government losses through deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Taft
Iowa
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Robert Taft
E. H. Birmingham
Ohio
Dead Man in Street Demands Plumber, Not Ambulance
A caller reported a dead man lying in a Miami street. Upon arrival, the prone man cried for a plumber instead of assistance, claiming he was being held together by a broken water pipe.
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Miami
Fla
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Holland
Denmark
Clyde Lewis
Homer
Lambert
Lambert Pharmacal Co
St. Louis
Missouri
Nat'l Safety Head
Cecil H. Dickson
Willie Willis
D. L. Rankin
Gibbie’s
Second Avenue SE
Socias
Minneapokte
WSU
Iowa City
Rock Island
Doremas
Hardendorf Camera Shop
Third Avenue SE
Chamberlain
Vick’s
Vitalis
Whitman
Podzimek
2Nd Ave. SE
Alee
America
U. S
Canada
National Optical Stores
First Avenue NE
Roosevelt Hotel
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