CIO Chief Criticizes Roosevelt in Labor Policy
John L. Lewis denounces the president as a fair weather ally of labor and warns the CIO may seek new political allies. He cites 3,718,000 union members and notes a political assessment of friends and enemies, signaling possible 1938 party realignment.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Committee For Industrial Organization
Lewis
CIO
New Deal
Democratic Party
John P. Frey
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Organized Labor Movement
A. F. of L
Labor
Zero Weather Only Diplomacy Needed By U S In Far East
A June 1937 column advocates aloof policy toward Asia, arguing zero weather diplomacy suffices and likening Chinese conduct to staying indoors during cold. The piece mocks past campaigns, cites Napoleon and Russian generals, and belittles Chinese leaders, reflecting era attitudes.
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U. S
Far East
East
Man and cynicism in life and heroism
A 1937 contemplation contrasts cynicism about human nature with the courage shown by miners who risked their lives to save a comrade. It argues for a dual view of humanity, acknowledging harsh flaws yet recognizing a divine, sublime side that connects people to something greater.
Heat Wave Broken By Rain In Cedar Rapids
True fall weather arrived in Cedar Rapids after moderate Friday rains. Readings showed 68 at midnight, 62 by 5 a.m., steady morning temps, rising to 69 by 9 a.m., 83 at 12:30 p.m. and 80 at 7 p.m., down from Friday’s 94 at 3:30 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids
Hie Piel Inskeep Company
Three Girls Die in Blast Aboard Catalina Boat
In San Pedro California an explosion on a 45 foot cabin cruiser en route to Santa Catalina island killed three girls aged 8 to 14 who were asleep below deck. Six adults were rescued by the coast guard cutter Aurora. victims named Vivian Timberlake Alice Tigg and Tioia Timberlake.
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San Pedro
Calif
Santa Catalina Island
Vivian
Tioia Timberlake
Alice Tigg
Edward Tigg
L. E. Timberlake
Frank Berge
Coast Guard
Aurora
Blood donations urged to boost serum for paralysis fight
In Chicago and Toronto additional infantile paralysis deaths were reported. Chicago health officials urged survivors to donate blood for convalescent serum. Dr. Herman Bundesen said 14 new Chicago cases set a yearly high with 22 more suspected.
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Chicago
Toronto
Herman Bundesen
Chicago Board of Health
Sailor Confesses to Mattson Kidnapping in Honolulu
Honolulu police report a sailor from a steam freighter told justice officials that a shipmate admitted kidnapping and slaying 10 year old Charles Mattson of Tacoma. The informant described the suspect, supported by eyewitness details, as police tighten surveillance on ships and seek federal involvement.
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Honolulu
T. H
Charles Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
J. P. McFarland
Department of Justice
Mattson
Everett
Wa- Seawront
Wis
McFarland
Predict 500 Auto Deaths Over Holiday
New York AP Five hundred motor vehicle deaths are predicted for the Labor Day weekend by the National Safety Council for the Labor Day weekend beginning Saturday.
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New York
National Safety Council
Japanese Claim Soviet Flyers Fight For China
Shanghai reports say a direct Nanking Moscow air link opened to foster China Soviet military cooperation. A Japanese spokesman noted 29 Soviet planes and pilots are active with 250 additional planes, 100 heavy guns and 150 anti air guns en route to the Shanghai front. A Soviet lieutenant wounded August 18 in an air duel died in hospital. General Vassily Bleacher said to reach Khabarovsk.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Moscow
China
Russia
TOKIO
INS
Vassily Bleacher
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Mayor, Marshal Heal Battle With Suspect in Iowa City
Open head wound and a broken wrist report for Mayor Walter Norris and Marshal August Dedrick after a fight in Muscatine. Ed Jamison 30, held on larceny charges, was arrested after threatening Norris and resisting restraint, with Jamison hospitalized in serious condition for gunshot wounds.
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Jamison
Norris
Iowa City
Torrio Indicted On Income Tax Charge
Johnny Torrio former boss of Al Capone was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on income tax charges.
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Torrio
New York
INS
Johnny Torrio
al Capone
Mussolini to visit Hitler in September to view maneuvers
Premier Benito Mussolini will visit Fuehrer Adolf Hitler in late September to observe German army maneuvers and discuss European problems. High fascist sources in Rome said the trip would run from September 24 to 29, with exact dates to be announced.
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Berlin
Benito Mussolini
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Rome
Hitler Urges Anglo German US Understanding for Peace
London Daily Mail prints a letter from Adolf Hitler calling for an Anglo German understanding with possible US adhesion as the surest path to world peace. He argues that such an agreement would unite 120 million people for peace and cites past European bloodshed as wasteful. The Daily Mail editorial notes the letter circulated among politicians but few actions followed.
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London
INL
Germany
Britain
United States
Hitler
Lord Rothermere
London Daily Mail
England
Europe
Daily Mail
Foreigners Urge Withdrawal of Battle Forces at Shanghai
The Shanghai evacuation plea came as American British and French consuls urged Chinese land forces and Japanese warships to withdraw from near the international settlement and the French concession. They asked Japanese gunboats be moved beyond the Whangpoo river to avoid endangering foreigners, while reporting new fires and harrying air raids.
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Shanghai
International Settlement
Oo. K. Yui
Nanking
Whangpoo
Labor Day Weekend For Rent And For Sale Ads
Sunday and Labor Day are ideal for want ads in The Gazette. Advertise vacant rooms apartments and houses to attract returning teachers and students and families near schools. Dial 2 1121 before 8 p m tonight to start a 3 day ad in the Bigger Sun Day Want Ad Section with a special rate.
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The
Gazette
Burke names Garner as Democrat presidential hopeful for 1940
Washington AP report says Senator Edward R Burke of Nebraska taps Vice President John N Garner as his 1940 Democratic nominee choice. Burke cites Garner’s hard common sense on finances and labor, and backs a six year single term constitutional limit.
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Sen
Burke
Washington
Edward R. Burke
Neb
John N Garner
Senate
Roosevelt
Garner
Congress
Tiny Model Plane Flies 30 Miles Returns to Owner
A gasoline powered model airplane that flew thirty miles in a meet near East St. Louis has been found and returned. The plane, which won first in its division when it disappeared after 23 minutes, was located nine miles west of St. Louis by Charlee Fing and sent to Roy Marquardt of Burlington, the owner. The tiny craft crossed the Mississippi River and apparently flew over central St. Louis, though it used less than a quarter ounce of gasoline.
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East ST. Louis
St. Louis
Charlee Fing
Roy Marquardt
Burlington
Mississippi River
Grace Moore to Leave Hospital Within Ten Days
Hollywood star Grace Moore was in Santa Monica hospital after an abdominal operation described as minor. Doctors said she should be released within about ten days.
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Grace Moore
Hollywood
Santa Monica Hospital
Labor Board Rules Fansteel Co Guilty Of Unfair Practices
The National Labor Relations Board ruled Fansteel Metallurgical Corp guilty of unfair labor practices and recommended reinstating workers evicted during a sit down strike in February. Trial findings blamed the strike on the company's refusal to negotiate with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers.
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Chicago
National Labor Relations Board
Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation
NLRB
Tilford E. Dudley
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Committee For Industrial Organization
British envoy withholds credentials over Japan apology
London angrily protests Japan over the wounding of Sir Hughe Knatchbull Hugessen in China and withholds credentials until a formal reply is received. Robert Leslie Craigie has arrived as the new British envoy to Japan and will not present credentials until London’s protest is answered. The incident involved machine gun fire from a Japanese plane as the ambassador traveled from Nanking to Shanghai.
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London
INS
Japan
Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen
China
Pice
Robert Leslie Craigie
Tokio
Britain
Hughe
Nanking
Shanghai
Chiangs First Lady Warns Japan Could Strike U.S. or Britain
Madame Chiang Kai Shek, wife of China's leader, warned in Nanking that Japan may wage an undeclared war against the United States or Great Britain if it tears up treaties. She said China will fight to the bitter end and urged powers to reassess their views of Japan’s aims.
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Nanking
China
United States
Great Britain
Mme
Chiang Kai-Shek
Far East
Japan
Manchuria
Tes
England
Mme. Chiang
Chiang
Sun Yat-Sen
Mmé
Farm Wife Faces Third Degree Manslaughter Charge
Prairie Du Chien Wis AP Mrs Edward Heisz a mother of twelve children was freed on $1000 bond as the court rejected her guilty plea for killing her husband Sheriff Oliver White said Heisz was informed he came home intoxicated from a dance abused her and threatened to shoot her and the children after the incident Thursday morning
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Edward Heisz
Oliver White
Woman Reported Kidnapped Returns To Wisconsin Home
Olive Borcia, 20, reported kidnapped Thursday night, returned Saturday to her mother's cottage on Lake Geneva’s south shore. Sheriff Dorr said she was unharmed and spoke by phone from her mother’s summer home. Her husband John, a Chicago handbook operator, was said to have sought ransom, though verification was unavailable.
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Elkhorn
Wis
Joe Dorr
Olive Borcia
Borcia
Dorr
James Goudie
Lake Geneva
John
Chicago
Indiana State Police Chief Leach Discharged Over Hoover Feud
Matt Leach, famed Indiana state police captain, was discharged by the state police board after alleged failure to cooperate with the FBI in the Brady gang hunt. Leach demanded a congressional probe into J Edgar Hoover and claimed agents complained of non cooperation. He vowed a full hearing and criticized the board as unjust. Lieutenant Walter Eckert named to succeed him.
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Matt Leach
Congressional
J. Edgar Hoover
Indianapolis
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Indiana
Washington
State Police Board
Leach
Federal Department of Justice
Brady
Giver Aa
Don Stiver
Hoover
Federal
I Stiver
Walter Eckert
Seymour
Rushville
Silver
al Brady
Mny
Coopera
Police Board
Into Poles Injuries After Stolen Car Crash at F Avenue
Two young women were injured when a stolen car crashed into a pole at F Avenue and First Street NW at 8 30 p m Friday. A service station attendant said the women discussed the crash and were told the steering gear was broken. They left promising to return. One carried a shopping bag of clothes. Police traced the car to George Wood of Marion.
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Cedar Wapins News
Marion
F Avenue
First Street
George Wood
Kay Francis Sues to Break Contract With Warner Bros
Los Angeles AP Kay Francis files suit to end her contract with Warner Brothers claiming she renewed under promise of the lead in Tovarich but was repeatedly given lesser roles instead of Claudette Colbert. The suit was filed Friday.
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Los Angeles
Tovarich
Kay Francis
Warner Brothers’ Studio
Claudette Colbert
Miss Francis
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