Labor leader critiques Roosevelt and Labor Day tensions
John L. Lewis attacks President Roosevelt over the steel strike and wages bill while courting labor support. He funded the Roosevelt campaign with UMW cash, warns of a political reckoning next year, and touts Wagner act gains. The piece also reflects on school opening day and the role of teachers in shaping the nation’s future.
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John L. Lewis
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Roosevelt
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt Congress
John Lewis
Congress
Senator Wagner
All Iowa Livestock Exposition Opens at Hawkeye Downs
The All Iowa Livestock exposition starts tomorrow at Hawkeye Downs with a full day and evening program. It showcases eastern Iowa fair attractions and dairy cattle breeder cooperation statewide, with detailed coverage on pages two and four.
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Iowa
Hawkeye Downs
Children’s Day Set At All-Iowa Livestock Show
Charles D. Moore, manager of the All-Iowa Livestock Show, announced Saturday that Tuesday would be Children’s Day at the fair. All school children will be admitted free to the unreserved section of the grand stand afternoon and evening.
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Charles D. Moore
Hawkeye Downs Dedicated For All-Iowa Livestock Show
The All-Iowa Livestock show will run Monday through Friday at Hawkeye Downs formerly Frontier Park. Renovations make the grounds nearly unrecognizable as Iowa’s prize stock contest draws 500 head from numerous counties with 4-H youth judging and a high-class exhibition.
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Topnotch Entertainment
Hawkeye Downs
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Frontier Pa
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
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Benton
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Muscatine
Cedar
Clinton
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Washington
Quin O'Brien Resigns as Chicago Legal Post Aide
Quin O'Brien, 66, assistant corporation counsel, resigns effective Sept. 7. Barnet Hodes announces the action but gives no reason. O'Brien had last winter claimed he was kidnapped and forced to attend a wedding with Marguerite Eustice, 29.
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Chicago
Quin O'Brien
Marguerite Eustice
Barnet Hodes
Mexico Imposes 3 Percent Surtax on Imports
Mexico will levy a 3 percent surtax on all imports to push foreign exporters to establish branches in the country. The move, reported from Mexico City, targets foreign suppliers and aims to shift trade patterns.
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Mexico
Mexico City
INS
United States
Cafeteria Education and College Entrance Press Public Schools
The article argues that students lack a solid foundation in most subjects and rely on a cafeteria approach to education. It blames public school administration for emphasizing college prep over general schooling, noting teachers are not responsible for the shift.
Letter From a Ninety Two Year Old President on Character
A letter from a 92 year old club president reflects on human nature and friendship. He recalls two sober friends whose loyalty in one moment shows true fellowship, while clever misinterpretation and uncharitable judgment often condemn those who fall on hard times. He advocates helping rather than damning a wayward person.
Bethlehem Steel countercharges at National Labor Relations Board
Bethlehem Steel filed an answer denying unfair labor practice claims and charging the board with vague charges. It attacked the short notice hearing over Labor Day weekend and asserted the request for information dated Aug 30 would take weeks to prepare. The firm demanded specifics and a bill of particulars.
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Washingtow
INS
Bethlehem Steel ‘Company
National Labor ‘Relations ‘ Board
Fansteel Firm Plans Fight Over Wagner Act Ruling
Sidney H. Block attorney for Fansteel Metallurgical Corp. said there would be no question the company would fight a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Fansteel violated the Wagner Act.
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Waukegan
Sidney H. Block
Fansteel Metallurgical Corp
National Labor Relations Board
Fansteel
Weather outlook week of September 6 to 11
Forecast covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Showers expected Monday or Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. Drying trend mid to late week with generally fair weather. Temperatures near or below normal in central and northern areas and near or above normal in the extreme south.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Hollywood Stars Miriam Hopkins Anatole Litvak Wed In Yuma
Hollywood report says actress Miriam Hopkins and director Anatole Litvak married in a Yuma ceremony officiated by Judge Kelly. The couple chartered a private plane and, after the vows, flew on separate planes with friends Mady Christians and Fritz Lang. The bridal party then moved to a seaside resort for a two day honeymoon.
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Hollywood
Calif
INS
Miriam Hopkins
Anatole Litvak
Yuma
Kelly
Mady Christians
Fritz Lang
Screen stars Alice Faye and Tony Martin wed in Yuma
Alice Faye and Tony Martin, both aged 22, married Saturday in Yuma after a flight from Hollywood. Judge Henry Cc Kelly performed the ceremony.
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Yuma, Ariz
Alice Faye
Tony Martin
Hollywood
Henry Cc. Kelly
Ocean Mail Claims Settled For Only $935,000
Washington reports that $75,000,000 in ocean mail contract claims have been settled for $935,000 by Maritime Commission Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy. Attorney General Cummings advised approval after settlements with 24 companies holding 33 of 43 contracts cancelled June 30. Remaining claims by Dollar, Munson, United Fruit and American lines are still pending.
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Maritime Commission
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Kennedy
Dollar
Munson
United Fruit
American Lines
Martha Raye Files Divorce Suit Against Westmore
Los Angeles AP report states Martha Raye accuses make up expert Hamilton Westmore of cruelty since their May marriage. She describes slapping threats with a pistol, jealousy, financial neglect, and coercion during travels in Boston Chicago and Las Vegas. She seeks court relief and support cessation.
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Martha Raye
Comedienne
Hamilton
Buddy” Westmore
Hollywood
Las Vegas
Nev
Westmore
Boston
Metropolitan
Ater
Raye
Chicago
Roosevelt cites both sides for labor disputes on Labor Day
President Roosevelt aboard the Potomac in Long Island Sound says both sides have erred in recent capital labor controversies and urges the conference table to replace strikes. He calls for machinery to adjust disputes, aims for work security, and notes the fiftieth Labor Day with emphasis on workers rights and living wages.
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Roosevelt
Long Island Sound
President Roosevelts Labor Day Address Highlighted
The president’s Labor Day statement honors the untold millions whose labors built the nation, noting the 1930s era context and the value of honest toil guiding the country from Block Island. The text frames a national day of recognition for workers and their contributions.
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Block Island
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Local Man Killed In Fall At Novotny Beer Tavern
Joseph Javerik aged 69 of 57 Nineteenth Avenue SW died after missing a basement step with his cane and falling on stairs at the Novotny beer tavern on Sixteenth Avenue SW. Coroner Dr B L Knight ruled the death accidental. detectives noted feeble health and tavern owners had urged using the first floor restrooms. The body was moved to Janeba and Brosh mortuary after hospital treatment.
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Nineteenth Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue
B. L Knight
Marshall
Haberle
Javerik
Knight
Janeba and Brosh
Stamps Spark Brink of War Between Nicaragua and Honduras
Nicaragua and Honduras exchange notes amid grave fears of war over stamps depicting a disputed territory. Honduras contends no dispute exists while Nicaragua refuses to withdraw the issue. Police prevented an attack on the Nicaraguan legation as crowds fund military planes for air force strength.
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U S to Send Gilbert to Nazi Party Conclave
Secretary Hull announced the United States will send Prentiss Gilbert to the Nuremberg Nazi party conference as an observer. Hull said acceptance does not bind the US to German policies and that Gilbert will act as a guest observer while reaffirming American oaths of allegiance.
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Nuremberg
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Berlin
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Russia
Arab Leader Ibrahim Bey Khalil Shot in Haifa
Ibrahim Bey Khalil a wealthy Arab member of the national defense party was assassinated in Haifa on Saturday as Palestine tensed with political violence and unrest impacting local leadership amid ongoing tensions.
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National Defense Party
Golfers and caddies struck by lightning at Longview Club
In Pittsburgh several golf party members were killed and others injured by a lightning bolt while taking shelter under a tree at Long View Country Club. Victims include Louis W. Hicks Jr. of Brackenridge and A R Little of Mellon Security. caddies Donald Whettmore Mike Tumminella James Kelly and Richard Remmey among the injured or deceased.
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Long Vue Country Club
Bolt
Louis W. Hicks, Jr
Verona
Mike Tumminella
Zie
C. Moise
Bio National Tube Company
McKeesport
James Kelly
Sandy Creek
Richard Remmey
Plane propeller shatters killing guard captain in Arkansas
Capt. George Adams of the Arkansas National Guard and city council member was fatally struck at a municipal airport when an airplane propeller burst apart and struck him on the road. The incident occurred Saturday at the airport in Little Rock.
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Little Rock, Ark
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George Adams
Arkansas National Guard
Adams
German Rotarians To Disband On October Fifteenth
Berlin AP reports German Rotary clubs, meeting in special sessions, decided to disband voluntarily on October 15 if the Nazi government’s hostile attitude does not change.
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Germany
War Aviator Dies in Rahway Hospital
Sergeant Charles A. Faith aged 49, a World War II aviator and friend of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and the late Quentin Roosevelt, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth hospital in Rahway New Jersey.
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N. J
Charles A. Faith
Eddie Rickenbacker
Quentin Roosevelt
St. Elizabeth Hospital
ALL-IOWA Livestock Show Opens at Hawkeye Downs
The Sunday Gazette profiles twenty five years of progress in Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa with twenty pages of illustrated stories. The ALL-IOWA Livestock Show begins Monday at Hawkeye Downs, with coverage highlighting local industry and community milestones.
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Hawkeye Downs
Sunday Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bee
Cor
Tarzan
Beverly
Robert
Minnesota
Paul McCrea
Coe Follies
Nation’s Business
Reed Utopia
Cramer
Shanghai Battle Rages as West Demands Japanese Pullback
Shanghai engages in fierce bombardment as Japan torpedoes appeals for peace. About 2,000 Americans remain in the international settlement amid 60,000 Japanese troops advancing on a 25 mile front with possible evacuation under consideration. Allies Russia Britain United States and France press to force ships from vital zones while Chinese troops fight to expel invaders.
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Japan
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Britain
Nanking
Moscow
Peiping
Peace treaty scrap blamed on Bugs Baer in 1937 column
Arthur Baer asserts in a satirical piece that the English chase a phantom submarine in the Mediterranean while comparing modern war talk to Verne adventures. He notes the 1914 peace pact as a mere scrap of paper and mocks diplomats amid shifting wartime rhetoric.
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Bugs Baer
Mediterranean
Jules Verne
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