Henry Wallace battles whisky interests in 1933 code fights
In 1933 Henry Wallace as secretary of agriculture opposes distillers pushing for unlimited whisky production. He demands a code limiting output to 1918 levels, else imports rise. The piece also recalls State Department quirks and Roosevelt press handling during Cuba and Ireland recognition tensions.
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Roosevelt
Babe Didrikson a Hit With Kiwanis in Montrose Hotel
The Texas Olympic track star Mildred Babe Didrikson spoke at a Kiwanis meeting in the Montrose hotel answering questions about her life, athletic career, and future ambitions. She described her javelin world record throw, her early sports start, golf goals, and upcoming film contracts while downplaying boasting and stressing national pride.
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Three Cedar Rapids Contractors Lose U of Iowa Projects
Three Cedar Rapids contractors are low on University of Iowa projects as bids fall short and contracts face delays. Officials note multiple firms, including Carstens of Waterloo and Corley, remain uncertain about final selections and payment terms.
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Cedar Rapids
U. of Iowa
Helen Jacobs Receives Threat Letters in Boston Case
The tennis player Helen Jacobs reported threat letters to the U S attorney Francis J Ford and the Department of Justice. Authorities will investigate as part of a threat case while Miss Jacobs seeks protection and support from officials.
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Treeothorties
Miss Jacots
Berkley Cali
Avona
Marblhread
Brookire
Hern
Wils Macex
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The text appears garbled and unreadable with no clear people places or events to summarize. No coherent facts or names are extractable for a proper newspaper card.
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Cesar
Ferrauy
1934 Auto plates go on sale December first in Linn county
Through a revision of orders by the state motor vehicle department Linn county motorists may obtain their 1934 licenses starting Friday December 1 instead of January 1. The county has 21000 sets of automobile plates and 2600 truck plates with motorcycle and trailer plates also included. The new plates have blue backgrounds and 1933 plates may be exchanged in December or January. The tax collector explains the change due to state rules. The update notes various plate types and distribution details.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
Linn County
Frank L. Wilcams
Star
Bate
Iowa Girl Who Quit Gandhi's Teachings Receives Movie Offer
Nila Cram Cook, the American who fled Gandhi's seminary in New Delhi, has been offered a film contract after earlier talks with a Bombay movie company. She says she did not decide then as she was still under the Mahatma's influence.
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Iowa
New Delhi
India
Nila Cram Cook
Mahatma Gandhi
Bombay
Deaths Anna Hess 77 widow of John Hess Cedar Rapids resident
Mrs Anna R Hess 77 widow of John Hess died at 810 A avenue NE Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Born Anna Rose Brandes in Tipton Oct 1 1856 she lived in Cedar Rapids 23 years. Survived by daughter Flora Davis and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements pending.
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John Hess
Avenue
Anna Rose Brandes
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Woman's Relief Corps
Flora Davis
Myles Peet
Charles C. Davis
Harold J. Davis
Anamosa
Max Peet
Gaffney and Moore Chapel
Funeral Services for Mrs Marie Keclovsky
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Keclovsky will be held in the Barta chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Theodore Hubacek will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Pallbearers are Joseph Hurka Joseph Kroulik Wendl Rompot Theodore Simon Anton Matyk and John Trusty. The body lies in state at the Barta chapel Thursday afternoon and evening when friends may call.
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Walford
A W. Henke
Linwood
Marie Keclovsky
Barta Chapel
Theodore Hubacek
Oak Hill Cemetery
Joseph Hurka
Joseph Kroulik
Wendl Rompot
Theodore Simon Anton Matyk
John Trusty
Bullitt to Sail as Ambassador to Russia
William C. Bullitt, the first American ambassador to Russia since the Soviet regime began, will sail on Wednesday to assume his duties abroad. The appointment marks a historic return of a U.S. envoy to Moscow after sixteen years.
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New York
INS
William C. Bullitt
Russia
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