Mediterranean naval patrol plan sparks Russia and Britain clash
Russia accuses British French proposals of letting pirate submarines roam the Med as Litvinoff warns acceptance would recognize Spanish nationalists as belligerents. Delegates in Geneva seek compromise amid sharp exchanges over zones and enforcement rules, with vital point on submarine penalties unresolved.
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Nyon
Switzerland
Russia
Mediterranean
Maxim Litvinoff
Litvinoff
Italy
Geneva
United Press
France
Britain
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Greece
Europe
Landlord Beaten Again by Trailers Says Bugs Baer
Cartoonist Bugs Baer humorously critiques affordable housing trends in 1937 commentary. He notes 500000 families living in trailers paying only for gasoline and questions housing optimism, likening economic strain to swindling the Indian and referencing steps to curb profiteering in public spaces.
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Bugs” Baer
Housing Commission
A Crusade of Justice for a Just Society
A 1937 copyright piece argues justice as the foundation of religion and society. It cites Amos and Plato, warns that injustice breeds decay, and urges a great crusade of justice born from love to break cycles of harm and restore truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Athens
British Steamer Stanbridge Bombed While Evacuating Refugees
London report says the British steamer Stanbridge was heavily bombed Friday near Gijon while evacuating 1,000 refugees. She was moving toward La Pallice with a destroyer escort. Initial reports suggested dire condition, but the captain announced that all is well.
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London
Stanbridge
Gijon
la Pallice Ia
France
Despondent student dies by self crafted electric chair
Bertram R Braucher 27 engineering student at Chicago Technical College died Friday night in his home in Chicago. He wired his wrist and ankle to a transformer from a 110 volt supply and used a sign warning to pull out the plug before touching. Police say he had been worried about unemployment to fund his studies. The setup and signs indicate a deliberate suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bertram R. Braucher
Braucher
Chicago Technical College
Nazi View predicts US choice between La Guardia and Lindbergh
In Berlin the Nazi labor service organ Der Arbeitsmann stated that Americans must soon decide between New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and aviator Charles A. Lindbergh for president. The piece ridiculed La Guardia as a "jellyish mountain of fat" while asserting Lindbergh's name alone could defeat ten La Guardias.
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Berlin
der Arbeitgmann
F. H. la Guardia
New York
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
la Guardias
Crop figures may determine extra session
Washington AP administration leaders eyed corn and wheat belts for new official crop estimates that could pressure Congress for a special session to strengthen the farm program. The crop board cut its forecast for corn and wheat from a month earlier, yet totals remained above last year’s drought levels.
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Washington
Congress
Wallace
Federal Crop Board
Dollar Mart
Lew
Crop Board
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Corn Belt
Great Plains
Boy Held in River Forest for Cedar Rapids Break-ins
Kenneth Bush a 15 year old of 713 Third Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids was captured by River Forest NL authorities after police say he broke into the F H Gifftord home at 717 Third Avenue Southwest twice in 24 hours using a pass key and wire to lift a screen. He found a man’s and woman’s watches and $1.60 in small change.
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Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Bush
Third Avenue
River Forest
Earl Stanley
Bush
F. H. Gifford
Stanley
Gifford
College address columns keep alumni connected
Cedar Rapids readers can stay informed about colleges and universities nationwide by using The Gazette's college address columns. Arrange delivery by calling the circulation department or stopping at The Gazette office before leaving Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Gazette
Thousands Of Chinese Girls Fight In Army
Shanghai reports thousands of Chinese girls volunteering for service, some in front lines with regular forces, others in rear militia and first aid roles. Many have nursing training and wear varied uniforms. Selection stresses patriotism amid wartime tension and distrust of spies.
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Shanghai
Students National Defense League
China
Japanese Hear Of Moslem Uprising In Chinese
Tokio reports twenty five thousand Mohammedan troops in southern Sinkiang revolted against communist rulers and seized Kashgar. Advices from Mukden say the Mohammedans are advancing toward the capital Urumchi as of Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOKIO
INS
Sinkiang Province
Mongolia
Kashgar
Mukden
Manchukuo
Urumchi
Mrs. America Title Hopes Rise At Atlantic City Pageant
In Atlantic City N J the Mrs America contest draws strong support for Mrs Dave Gould the former Phyllis Randall though she is listed as Miss California She hails from Charlotte North Carolina and faces unmarried rivals tonight Judges crown Miss Bertrand Island Bette Cooper 17 of Hackettstown New Jersey as best in evening gown winning a large silver loving cup
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Atlantic City
N. J
INS
America
Dave Gould
Phyllis Randall
California
Charlotte
N. C
Bertrand Island
Bette Cooper
Hackettstown
Muntz Removed as Head of Greater Iowa Commission
Governor Kraschel ousted Otto Muntz from the Greater Iowa commission chair, naming O R Sweeney of Ames as successor. The dismissal followed clashes over policy and funding allotments, with Muntz calling Kraschel’s aims political and vowing to resist.
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Muntz
Kraschel
Greater Iowa Group
Des Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
Otto S
Greater Iowa Commission
Statehouse
Allan Herrick
O. R. Sweeney
Ames
Greater
Iowa
Commission
Sweeney
Sun Brightens as Temperatures Rise Through Weekend
A sunny Saturday eased the chill with a 7 am low of 53 degrees and a noon high near 74. Friday reached 72 degrees by 2:30 pm, while the midnight temperature was 60 degrees, signaling a warming trend.
Final Plans For Auto Stunts And Jaloppy Races At Hawkeye Downs
Promoters prepare for a combined Jaloppy derby and thrill show at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday with Reckless Rex Murphy and the Hell Drivers headlining. Capacity 15 000 seats priced 50 cents grandstand 25 cents bleachers 1 dollar boxes. Weather a factor but parking will move quickly with crowd expected to see sixteen fast cars in the derby and stunts including car and motorcycle leaps over trucks.
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Hawkeye Downs
Rex Murphy
Hell
Iowa
Murphy's
Japs to Bring More Men for War in China
Shanghai front battles enter fifth week as Japanese army spokesmen say reinforcements, artillery, and supplies are needed before major operations resume. Chinese forces counterattack with night surprise and central government guidance, keeping Shanghai in a stalemate after fierce weeklong fighting.
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China
Army
Shanghai
Japan
Bhasenal
Chineee
Northwest
Manchuria
Whangpoo
Tropical hurricane to swing east of Bermuda a few days
Shipping warnings issued as a tropical hurricane with 75 mph winds crossed the Atlantic. The storm, now about 550 miles northeast of St Martin, was curving north northeast at 12 mph and projected to pass east of Bermuda, staying offshore from the United States coastline.
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Miami
Fla
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Bermuda
St. Martin’s
Leeward Islands
Want Ad Department offers bigger Sunday section and savings
The Want Ad Department invites readers to call 2-1121 or visit The Gazette office to place Want Ads. Save up to 40 percent per day by booking ads for 3 or 7 days, promoting the bigger Sunday section.
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Gazette
Roosevelt and Baruch discuss Europe's crisis at Hyde Park
Hyde Park reports a veteran observer and Bernard Baruch visiting the President to share insights on Europe while Roosevelt hosts diplomats arriving from London and Athens. Other envoys include Robert W. Bingham Lincoln MacVeagh and Norman W. Davis as talks loom over the continental threat and U S policy.
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Hyde Park
Vns
Robert W. Bingham
London
Lincoln MacVeagh
Greece
Franklin Mott Gunther
Roumania
Norman W. Davis
Hudson River
Breckinridge Long
Italy
Europe
Roosevelt
William Phillips
Washington
Price
Roosevelt Home Club
Moses Smith
Dutchess County
Albany
New York
Laconia Boy Found Slain After Friday Disappearance
The skull crushed body of 10 year old Neville was found after he vanished Friday night. His mother Mrs Harry Jensen reported sending him to meet someone and a neighbor Dickie Brooks testified seeing Neville with a man Friday evening. An autopsy was ordered by City Solicitor Harold E Westcott to determine other injuries and cause of death.
Boy’s Car Theft Story Leads to Arrest in County
A 17 year old, Smith of 320 First Street SW, told County Attorney G K Thompson he believed a car he bought from a bootlegger was stolen. Deputy Dick Payn arrested him Friday. Smith was jailed on possible larceny charges after officials investigated his story and the bootlegger’s role.
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Cedar Rapids
Smith
First Street
G. K. Thompson
Dick Payn
Thompson
Payn
James H. Smith
Gunman Derrick Captured After Kidnapping Cops in Rome
Clyde Derrick, ex-convict who kidnapped two police officers and held them for 19 hours, was seized in a vacant house on Rome’s outskirts after a friend tipped authorities. Police surrounded the site following Derrick’s visit to a home for money and food.
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Rome
N. Y
Clyde Derrick
J. T. Owen
Derrick
J. O'Mara
Shim
O’maran
Maniac trapped by 70 Joliet officers in field standoff
In Joliet Illinois seventy armed officers hunted a raving ex convict who had terrorized a district for hours. They moved with machine guns rifles shotguns and side arms aiming to end the danger. The suspect John Starnouski about 50 had a prior prison record and was cornered near a brush filled field by the Illinois prison hospital after threats against residents.
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Joliet
Ill
Ernest Overby Iden
John Starnouski
Branc
Joseph
Sheffler
Hartford
Black
Sherittelice
Illinois, EU
Four year old Florence Jackson found after Ozark wander
In Berryville Arkansas a 4 year old girl named Florence Jackson, missing for four days, was found near a Missouri farmhouse naked and barefoot. She appeared exhausted but recovering after sleep and healing strength. About seven hundred people helped in the search led by Sheriff Tom Morris.
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Berryville
Ark
Florence ‘Jackson
Ozark
Missouri
Tom Morris
A. W. Goodwin
Goodwins
375 Mink Coat Stolen From Kilian Show Rooms
Two unidentified women are suspected of stealing a brown Japanese mink coat worth 375 dollars from Kilian company show rooms on a Friday afternoon. A model had placed it inside the stock room door and returned to find it missing. The coat, size 38, had a brown satin lining, a small collar, and no buttons or belt.
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Killian Company
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