Sealed liquor question from Des Moines raid puzzles officials
The 5,000 state liquor seals seized in Des Moines last week prompt the liquor control commission to scrutinize their authenticity. If genuine, the seals bear the name of former chairman H. M. Cooper, raising questions about when they were made. Officials wonder if counterfeits were used and note Cooper has resigned.
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Des Moines
Town Liquor Control Commission
H. M. Cooper
The
Liquor Commission
Secretary Hull Says Standard Vacuum Withdraws From Ethiopian Concession
Secretary Hull announced that Standard Vacuum Oil would withdraw from the concession granted by Emperor Haile Selassie to the African Exploration and Development company. After discussions with Dundas and Walden, the company notified the State Department of its decision to terminate its part in the concession, citing peace and regional stability concerns.
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Standard Vacuum “Oil Company
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H.’Dundas
George S. Walden
The
Vacuum Company
State Department
Corporation
Comany
Wallace Murray
Hall
Riens
New York
Emperor Selassie
Dundas
Walden
H. Dundas
Striker Held in Death of Woman During Pelzer Riot
G W Henson a 64 year old striker was jailed on murder charges after Mrs Gertrude Kelly was fatally wounded in a riot between strikers and workers at Pelzer Manufacturing plants Monday The plants reopened Tuesday under National Guard protection and nine pickets were jailed on conspiracy rioting and assault and battery charges Sheriff Clamp led a further roundup of pickets Tuesday
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S. C
Pelzer Manufacturing Company
National Guard
G. W. Henson
Gertrude Kelly
Henson
Anderson
W. A. Clamp
Missing life pressure and the fear of not experiencing all
The piece argues that fear of missing life drives frantic pursuit of experiences. It notes that youth feel hurry, middle age falters, and old age resents limits as time slips away. It asserts one cannot have all experiences nor live forever, a truth the author links to aging and faith.
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Luk
Cmiss
Gays
Pearl' Buck
Indianapolis man named Cedar Rapids chamber secretary
A. L. Taylor, industrial commissioner and Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce secretary, was appointed secretary of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce at a Tuesday board meeting. He will start October 1, succeeding Charles D. Manson. Taylor, 45, comes with a record of attracting new industries to Elkhart and other cities and has strong endorsements from figures in Indiana and national chambers.
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Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Chambers of Commerce
Indiana
Felix M. McWhirter
Indianapolis
United States Chamber of Commerce
Taylor
Elkhart
Ind
Chamber of Commerce
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
New Industries
Campbell hits 301 mph in Bonneville attempt
Sir Malcolm Campbell set a world land speed record of 299.875 mph on a run at Bonneville Salt Flats. A later attempt reached 304.311 mph before a left front tire blew out between mile posts 12 and 13. wind slowed return to 285.566 mph. Campbell planned another try early Wednesday.
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American ‘Automobile Association
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Campbell
Bonneville Salt Flats
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Bonneville
Salt ‘Flats
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Britain
Daytona Beach
Florida
Sir Malcolm
Woman Injured by Hit and Run Auto in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Florence Gibney, 44, of 325 Second Ave SE, suffered a compound fracture and multiple injuries after a Ford V8 sedan struck her at Second Street NE and left the scene. She was taken to Mercy Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses said she stepped into the car’s path as it turned left and fled.
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Florence Gibney
Second Avenue SE
Second Street
Gibney
Mercy Hospital
Joe Maxa
Sixth Avenue
Iowa Liquor Seizure Sparks Counterfeit Seal Debate
Iowa officials insisted 5,000 liquor seals seized in a raid here cannot be counterfeited due to a special Chicago printing process. The liquor commission awaits the company’s report on authenticity while citing prior Milwaukee counterfeit seal cases, and warns buyers to purchase only from state stores as two men were arrested in the raid.
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Moines
Iowa
Nqior
Mquor
Decalcomani Company
Chicago
Lquor ‘Commission
Milwaukee
Manley
Department stores in Cedar Rapids post strong week
Last week proved a record business period for Cedar Rapids stores during a nine day sale. Killian's reported better merchandise and higher volumes than last year with peak Saturday crowds. Newman's, Armstrong Clothing, Craemer and Martin's all noted strong sales and out of town customers.
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Newman's
Carl N. Ettinger
Robert C. Armstrong
Armstrong Clothing Company
Armstrong
Craemer
N. P
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Bank Robbers Steal $7,000 Miss $20,000 at Trade Bank
In New York three men with a machine gun and dark sunglasses robbed the Trade Bank of New York late Tuesday. They took $7,000 from customers and employees and overlooked $20,000 left in a cashier’s cage during their escape.
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Trade Bank of
Sioux City Probe Heats Up Over Mayor and Graft Inquiry
Special prosecutor Havner pressed Sioux City Mayor in a graft investigation as Police Inspector Young testified about sleep deprivation and political hurdles. Duckworth's alleged graft ties surfaced amid cross examination, with Free challenging subpoenas and the jury hearing of mayoral orders and police ties.
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H. M. Havner
W. D. Hayes
Joseph E. Young
Hayes
Hayner
Fred Free
Max E. Duckworth
Woodbury County
Havner
Young
Duckworth
Payott
WW. Scott
Davenport
Police
W. Kuhlmann
Bescame
Havyner
Marshall
Verne
Cedar Rapids
One Percent Public Deposit Rate Extended in Iowa
Des Moines AP reports Iowa state treasurer Leo J. Wegman announced the 1 percent interest on public deposits will stay for six months from Sept 1, after the executive council extended a 90 day trial of the 2 percent rate reduction made earlier. Wegman and Gov. Clyde Herring attended the Aug 19 vote extending the cut, with Ray Murray present.
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Des Moines
Leo J. Wegman
Executive Council
Wegman
Ray Murray
Clyde Herring
Dixie Liner Dixie Hits Reef South of Miami in Heavy Seas
The Morgan Line Dixie with 349 aboard was driven onto French reef sixty miles south of Miami after a hurricane wind event. Rescue ships including El Occidente Limon Platano and Reaper stood by as weather forced delays in passenger transfer and coordinated a dangerous retrieval plan.
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Platano
Reaper
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Carrabasset
Saukee
Watertown
Agwistar
King
el Occidente
Morgan Line
Carysfort Reef
Coast Guard
Key West
Deadly Florida Keys storm toll climbs with veterans deaths
Reported 75 veterans killed at Rock Harbor camps in the Florida Keys as a hurricane struck. Coast guard says 47 injured, three bodies recovered in Tavernier, with fears of higher toll. Rescue efforts, marooned relief train, and Navy boats mobilized as winds reach 50 to 60 mph along the coast.
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Rock Harbor
Florida
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Matacumbe
Key West
Coast ‘Guard
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West
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Eve
Washington
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Nier
Whale Harbor
Dixie still aground as crew reports progress
The S S Dixie remains hard aground on a French reef despite earlier reports that she had floated herself. Cooper, manager C. Je Morgan said Tuesday night the ship's status remained unchanged and passengers were off board.
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New York
Cooper
C. Je, Morgan
S. S. Dixie
French Reef
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