Campaign ethics clash ends in lingering debate
The Gazette features a critique of dirty campaign tactics including paid booers at theaters and federal spending debates. It contrasts Roosevelt's New Deal with taxation fears, questions where funds go, and endorses candidates opposing current policies. The column also cites Sophocles as political commentary and defends local editorial stance.
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Monona
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Des Moines
Landon Defends Kansas Schools From Roosevelt Family Allegation
Governor Alf M. Landon, aboard his campaign train toward Indianapolis, rebutted charges by an immediate Roosevelt family member that Kansas closed 458 schools and deprived 8,557 students. He argued districts closed under local control, funding salaries locally, and touted improved facilities and literacy in Kansas.
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Landon
Indianapolis
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Kansas
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
New Deal
C.S.T
Philadelphia
Endless learning keeps minds alive through life
Dr William Sheldon argues in a 1936 work that the tragedy of aging minds lies in stagnation. He cites Charles W Elione and William James on lifelong growth, noting by age 35 mental growth reveals true direction, while some keep wonder and learning alive to the end.
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Charles W. Elione
Harvard
William
Sheldon
William‘ James
Landon Attacks New Deal for Violating Constitution
Oklahoma City AP reports Governor Alf M. Landon, the Republican nominee, charging the New Deal has deserted Democratic Party principles and violated its oath to uphold the Constitution. He declares real Democrats will fight back.
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Oklahoma City
Alf M. Landon
Strong Men Challenger Campaigns Across States
The piece notes activists in Washington and Des Moines criticizing the New Deal. It backs Charles Penningroth for Congress over B. M. Jacobsen’s son and urges electing state representatives and senators who oppose federal administrations.
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Washington
Des Moines
Congress
Charles Penningroth
B. M. Jacobsen
Dickinson Says U S Tired Of Spendthrift Politics
Sen. Lester J. Dickinson, Republican candidate for re election, told a Marshalltown audience the American people are through with money jugglers and spenders. He urged that Iowa voters will back the Republican ticket and consign the New Deal to history.
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Marshalltown
Lester J. Dickinson
Dickinson
Iowa
Wilson Promises Clean Up Of Statehouse Mess
SIGOURNEY AP George A. Wilson Republican candidate for governor told a Friday night campaign audience that he will perform on promises and pursue an honest effort to clean up the statehouse mess. He criticized Governor Herring and running mate N. G. Kraschel for high taxes and vowed to push homestead tax exemption legislation next session.
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Sigourney
George A. Wilson
Herring
N. G. Kraschel
Towa
Alfred E. Smith rails at New Deal debt in Chicago speech
Alfred E. Smith told 3 600 Democrats in Chicago that the New Deal debt of 34 billion is burdensome and that taxpayers will pay. He accused the administration of misusing relief funds, criticized added government bureaus and 47 754 new employees, and urged voters to support Alf Landon in November.
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Iowa
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Civic Opera “House
Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
Alf Landon
Kansas
Vention Hall
Lord
Calvary
New Deal
Congress
Smith
Maryland
Hiram Johnson Quietly Deliberates In Turbulent Campaign
Senator Hiram Johnson of California remains secluded under doctor’s orders as the presidential race unfolds. He has resisted endorsements for both Landon and Roosevelt, watching the campaign from afar and planning to vote absentee. Johnson’s independent stance reflects his past opposition to the world court and support for new deal legislation in the senate.
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Washington
Hiram,Johnson
California
Landon
Roosevelt
Senate
World Court
Reed Marshall address rebroadcast after storm interference
Verne Marshall editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette spoke on a political graft issue at WHO Des Moines. Severe storm disrupted reception and prompted re broadcast. a recording of the talk will air Sunday from 3 15 to 3 45 p m after hundreds requested Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
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WHO
Des. Moines
Verne’ Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Marshall
Knox Continues Attack as He Fights for Pa Vote
Scranton, Pa Colonel Frank Knox Republican vice presidential nominee argued it is effrontery for Roosevelt to claim recovery. He said Roosevelts policies weaken insurance and banks, inflate the dollar, and burden savers. Knox pressed a Pennsylvania bid praising labor and attacking federal deficits and pork pricing.
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Scranton
Frank’ Knox
Roosevelt
Knox
Napoleon
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Funeral Services For Sen Couzens Slated For Monday
Detroit AP reports death ends James Couzens dramatic career after a kidney illness. Public funeral is set for 2 pm Monday at the Couzens home in Bloomfield Hills with burial in Woodlawn cemetery mausoleum.
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Detroit
James Couzens
Michigan
Harper Hospital
Roosevelt
Couzens
Bloomfield Hills
Woodlawn Cemetery
Foreign ministers face possible response to Soviet provocations
Reports from Madrid and Rome indicate Italy and Germany may refuse to tolerate further Soviet provocations in European affairs after Galeazzo Ciano's meeting with Adolf Hitler. Insurgent aircraft raid Madrid for the first daylight strikes, dropping bombs west of the city.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Galeazzo
Ciano
Adolf Hitler
Madrid
Terri Mell
Russia demands arms rights as non intervention pact falters
London reports Russia declares the non intervention agreement ceases in practice as it seeks arms rights for the Madrid government. Soviet ambassador Maiski delivers a note to the committee chair, arguing Moscow can aid Madrid only to the same extent as fascist powers aid the rebels. The sub committee will hear Maiski on Saturday and the full committee meets Wednesday with Russia intent on remaining on the panel.
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London
Russia
International ‘Committee
Spain
Jeftist
Madrid
Ivan ‘Maiski
Earl of Plymouth
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Maiski
Powers Accuse Russia in Spanish Civil War Conflict
Italy Germany and Portugal join to oppose communism in Spain while aligning fascism, with Spain as the battlefield. Reports said Mussolini and Hitler planned a joint anti communist declaration, but Berlin denied plans while hints of air policy accord emerged. Madrid faced heavy nationalist assaults as the war intensified.
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London
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Spain
Europe
International Committee On
Russia
Rome
Berlin
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Madrid
Germany tightens control of industry under four year plan
Berlin reports Nazi economic measures expanding state oversight with Goering announcing a comprehensive plan to boost self sufficiency. A large committee will oversee the plan and eight offices will manage production raw materials labor agriculture currency and price policies. General staff officer Fritz Loeb heads the raw materials office.
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Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Germany
weThe
Goering
Fritz Loeb
Fats
William Kepplemer
Erget
Deanisig
Five Electing To Stand Trial In Bond Swindle
Springfield Missouri AP report notes 13 defendants pled guilty or were convicted in the Omaha forged bond case. Five were convicted and eight pled guilty or were given suspended sentences as the jury returned verdicts. Sentences for Fitzpatrick and Dean Root included jail time. most others receive pending appeal dates.
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Springfield
Omaha
Neb
Fitzpatrick
Dean’ Root
South, Dakota
Drew
Patrick
Woodbury County
Sioux
Ity
Eddie Morris
Connie Garcia
Serena, Lester
William B. Egan
Senator Halden Warns of Social Security Tax Burden
Berry and Lord report Republican U S Senate candidate Halden criticizing the Social Security Act. He calls the tax a cruel disappointment for workers least able to bear it, noting mandated payroll deductions begin at two dollars per hundred and rise to six per hundred. The candidate defends old age pensions but questions overall impact.
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Clinton
Berry
Halden
United States Senate
New Deal‘ Administration
Hamilton Heads to Kansas City for R rally address
Chicago AP report says John D. M. Hamilton, chair of the Republican National Committee, left Chicago Friday night for Kansas City to address a GOP rally and "London democrats" on Saturday at the municipal auditorium.
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Chicago
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Roosevelt Warns Against Return to Individualism at White House Address
President Roosevelt spoke from the White House to business leaders by radio urging private enterprise but warning the nation must not revert to pure individualism. He defended private property and profit while pledging to resist moves toward a socialist state, insisting the system should endure without collapsing into government control.
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Washington
Roosevelt
In¢ Politica
Oval
United States
Train dispatchers moved Estherville office to Cedar Rapids
Four dispatchers and two telegraph operators received orders from Chicago offices of the Rock Island railway to move the Estherville office to Cedar Rapids. New repeating instruments were installed to control a mile of the old Dakota line. The Estherville office had been established fifty two years ago.
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Estherville
Chicago
Rock’ Island
Cedar
Rapids
Students back F. D. E. Roosevelt in Chicago poll
A Maroon poll conducted by the University of Chicago student newspaper shows President Roosevelt leading Governor Al Landon by a two to one margin. The survey was completed Friday night and reflects early wartime sentiment among Chicago students.
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Maroon
University of Chicago
Roosevelt
al. M. Landon
Kansas
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