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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

9

Kings Princes and Notables to Be in London for Rites

Kings princes and other notables from around the world will travel to London in May for King Edward VIII’s coronation at Westminster Abbey. Delegations from Japan Persia Egypt France Italy and Soviet Russia will attend with naval escorts and lavish housing while the British taxpayers foot about a quarter of a million dollars for the guests.

London VNS Edward VIII Westminster Abbey England Office of Works House of Windsor Japan Hirohito Chichibu Nippon Persia Shah Mohammed Reza Reza Egypt Farouk Mohammed Ali Pasha George V France Italy Soviet Russia United States U. S

Benson Seeks 10 Million Boost in Iron Mine Taxes

Benson argues Minnesota iron ore firms should be taxed like farmers and homeowners, proposing a $10 million annual increase if elected. He accuses opponent Martin Nelson and alleges U S Steel backing the GOP in a heated campaign nearing the final weeks.

Wabasha, Minn Elmer Benson Minnesota Martin A. Nelson Novemer Benson United States Steel Corporation Steel Trust

Justinian Secures Silk Secret From China

Byzantine Emperor Justinian I arranges a covert exchange by bribing two monks to smuggle silkworms out of China. The move initiates silk production in Byzantium, making the fabric more widely used though still costly.

Justinian China

Election Erupts Into Fiery Clash As Campaign Nears End

ALICE LONGWORTH notes a vivid, partisan surge as Smith College girls clash in politics and President Roosevelt and Governor Landon trade barbs. The piece mocks the era’s election fever and contrasts restrained rhetoric with blustering, theatrical conduct.

Smith College Father Coughlin Nebraska Landon Roosevelt Alice Longworth

Entries Place at Livestock Show in Kansas City

Six thousand visitors observed Kansas day at the 38th annual American Royal Livestock and Hersheshow. Results include multiple firsts and seconds for Cheviots, Herefords, Shorthorns, and Aberdeen Angus judged by Midwestern experts. Victor Miller dominates several cattle classes with top and second place honors.

Kansas City Kansas Helms Brothers Belleville Ill University of Nebraska R. E. Pullin Waterloo Iowa Victor Miller Bloomfield Montana State College Bozeman Mont Eileenmere J.garrett Tolan Pleasant Plains Elliott Brown Rosedale

University cabaret to open on campus cafeteria

Iowa City in the Iowa Memorial Union will host a recreational cabaret in the student center cafeteria within a month. The club will run Friday and Saturday nights with refreshments but no beer or liquor, aiming to offer safe local entertainment and curb student highway injuries. Prof. Rufus Fitzgerald envisions a floor show in future weekends.

Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union Eugene A. Gilmore State Board of Education Rufus Fitzgerald Daily Iowan Fitzgerald

Omaha official driver school publicity chief arrested for speeding

Frank L. McLeod 24 publicity chairman for the Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce Auto Drivers School was arrested by police on a speeding charge and fined 2.50 by Municipal Judge Lester Palmer.

Omaha, Neb Frank L. McLeod Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce Auto Drivers’ School Lester Palmer

Wilson denounces Democratic pressure on state official

Ames Iowa AP George A. Wilson Republican candidate for governor condemned recent attempts by state officials to intimidate Agnes Samuelson the state superintendent of public instruction. He cited a telegram from opponent Nelson Kraschel asking about her right to introduce Governor Alf Landon in a campaign address.

AMES George A. Wilson Wilson Nelson G. Kraschel Agnes Samuelson Alf M. Landon

Frank Buck Injured by Pony Kick in Amityville Hospital

Frank Buck famed for handling big cats was kicked by a pony and injured his shin as he prepared to mount. He was admitted to Reed hospital Monday night for the injury.

Amityville N. Y Frank Buck Tigers Panthers Reed Hospital

How to Play and Win Contract Bridge Strategy Details

A bridge column discusses avoiding exposing a rock crusher hand, bidding logic, and opening leads. It cites a team match where two tables show contrasting bids two notrump to three and the impact of lead positions and dummy entries on completing spade and heart finesses.

South North

Radio Schedule Dense with NBC CBS WJZ WABC Listings

Extensive radio lineup across networks NBC and CBS featuring Amos n Andy Easy Aces Lum and Abner and many orchestras. Highlights include Benny Leonard Ken Murray Gordon and Erickson acts with station chains WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO and big-name performers through late night Lights Out.

Amos N’ Andy NBC Weaf Chain Easy Aces WJZ Chain William Hard CBS WABC Herbert Foote Woc Lum Abner Irene Beasley Vivian Della Chiesa Boake Carter WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO Leo Reisman Benny Leonard WEAF Dude Ranch WJZ Hammerstein Music Hall Orch Edgar A. Guest Welcome Valley Ken Murray Vox Pop Bernie Orch Fred Waring Orch Fred Astaire O and Wives Rupert Hughes Smolen Harry Reser Orch Nano Rodrigo Orch Barret Cugat Orch George Olsen Orch Riley and Farley Orch Stanley Norris Johnny Hamp Orch Aula Spitalny —Orch ABC Phil Levant Orch Amos 'N Andy Wee Uncle Ezra Freek Parker Tenor New York State Communist Partyrogram We. Man's Family Revue de Paree Cavalcade of America Wayne Kingordh Ethel Barremere Burns Nd Allen Fred Allen Andre Kostelanetz Orch Roosevelt BEM Mercaith Willson Orch Roosevelt Progress Verrill Wwcco Jane Rodrigo Orch SanSaevant Orch Weaf Ink Spots WJZ Ain Gray Orch Emily Coleman Orch Roger Pryor Orch Ozzie Nelson Orch Bobby Hayes Orch

Morning Radio Schedule collage from NBC CBS and ABC stations

A fragmented listing shows a morning and afternoon radio schedule with programs and stations including NBC CBS and ABC. Mentions of hosts acts and musical segments appear alongside station call letters such as WJZ WEAF WABC KMOX WBBM WGST and others. The fragmentary format lacks full program details and dates.

North faces hard problem in bridge play a lost suit line

The narrative notes North faced a tougher bridge problem. He led the Queen of clubs first, but West won with the King and returned the Jack. North tried a heart finesse for spades, yet East did not cover the Queen or Jack, leaving North with three spade tricks, three hearts, and two minor-ace captures.

North West East

Combined Presbyterian meeting in Atkins Oct 20

A combined meeting of the Presbyterian churches of Newhall Shellsburg and Atkins will be held at the Atkins Pleasant Hill church on October 20 at 8 o’clock. The Pleasant Hill Missionary society sponsors the event. Mrs H W McNair, a teacher at a school for Negro children in Ingleside Virginia, will speak. An informal reception for Mrs McNair Mrs Killian and other Presbyterian officers follows the program.

Atkins Presbyterian Newhall Shellsburg Aatkins Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Pleasant Hill

Unclear Dataset Noted with City Price Fragments

Fragmentary OCR lists city names and prices including Los Angeles Portland Des Moines with scattered figures. lacks context, dates, or actions to determine event or subject.

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