Nuremberg echoes and Iowa football hope mix in 1938 outlook
The piece compares Hitler's Nuremberg speech with U S politics and Roosevelt era strains, noting England's stand on Czechoslovakia. It then shifts to Iowa football under Coach Irl Tubbs, praising state talent, improved university support, and a brighter gridiron forecast for 1938. It mentions 21 of 24 Iowa sophomores from local high schools and bank officers turning to public service.
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Roosevelt
University of Iowa
Irl Tubbs
Iowa
Iowa High
Department of Athletics
Howard Jones
Triple murder suspect Yern captured after manhunt near Deer River
Harry Yern a 17 year old sought in a triple slaying near Deer River Minn was captured by a Itasca county sheriff posse six miles west of town He confessed the killings after eluding a large search and escape from a haystack siege earlier Monday The Jama foster family was killed and their home set aflame with two bodies found burned in the ruins Police sought relatives as part of the investigation
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Minn
Harry Yern
Here
Yern
Elmer Madson
Itasca County
Matt Jama
Aili
Jama
St. Louuis
Madson
Vern
Mississippi River
Deep River
Precedent Set When No Bidders Appear For Job
Cedar Rapids city called for bids on a curb and gutter project on Eighteenth avenue SW from Sixth to Ninth streets. None appeared at bid opening, a historic event noted by officials as the city re advertised the job for new bids with a September 26 deadline.
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Council Chamber
Dave Williams
Public Safety
Frank K. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Eighteenth Avenue
Sixth
Ninth Streets
Don Hines
Hines
Mercury Climbs in Cedar Rapids Despite Cloudy Sky
Temperatures rose from a low of 69 to 84 at 1 p.m. with a late dip to 83 as fragmentary clouds dimmed the sun. Sunday saw a 69 low and 83 high with .31 inch rainfall, while humidity remained high after clearing skies.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Mercury
Chambers
Constitutional shift to curb federal spending highlighted
The text argues that preventing national bankruptcy requires restricting political spending, especially in Washington. It suggests a constitutional amendment granting states sole power to levy income taxes, implying major shifts in fiscal control and federal funding dynamics.
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Washington
Inventor’s home made fish submarine completes lake crossing
Barney Connnett, 32, built a one man submarine nicknamed Mary-El shaped like a fish. The craft sailed 38 miles under Lake Michigan from Michigan City to Chicago in 10 hours 50 minutes. He crawled aboard the Idler schooner for support after exhausting oxygen near Chicago and suffered a headache as his only reward.
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Barney Connett
Lake Michigan
Mary-El
Michigan City
Ind
August Siemering Hangs Self in Basement Home
August R. Siemering, 54, of 301 Thirty-first Street SE, was found dead by hanging in his basement at 7 a.m. Monday, death ruled a self-inflicted action. He had been despondent over financial matters and was a long-time Hall Manufacturing employee. He is survived by his wife and three children. The body was taken to Rohn funeral home pending arrangements.
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Cedar Rapids
R. Siemering
Thirty-first Street
Enid Siemering
B. L. Knight
Siemering
Kenneth
Donald
Lois Ann
Rohn Funeral Home
Upheld Rec Ouster of Georgia Official
The senate campaign investigating committee ruled that the reconstruction finance corporation acted properly in dismissing Ed gar B. Dunlap Georgia regional counsel for activity in behalf of Sen Walter F George's campaign. The committee found nothing in the RFC board action to criticize. George faces a Wednesday primary against Lawrence S Camp and former Gov Eugene Talmadge.
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Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Edgar B. Dunlap
Georgia
Walter F. George
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Joseph O'Mahoney
Wyo
RFC
George
Roosevelt
Lawrence S. Camp
Eugene Talmadge
Rules Reliefers Not Deprived Of Ballot
Attorney General David T. Wilentz ruled that relief recipients or WPA workers cannot be barred from voting under the state constitution. He told Mrs. Sarah Oliver Hulswit of Suffern NY that lists should not be purged of those receiving government assistance.
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Trenton
WN. J
David T. Wilentz
Sarah Oliver Hulswit
Suffern
N. Y
Women’s Rebellion
Pittsburgh Plea to Stay Out of European War
A statement approved Monday urges America to keep out of any potential European conflict. The plea emphasizes nonintervention and warns against entangling alliances.
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Pittsburgh
America
Hines Case Declared a Mistrial in Lottery Conspiracy
The James J. Hines case was declared a mistrial after a protracted weekend in New York. Justice Ferdinand Pecora planned to rule on a defense motion as prosecutors questioned whether Hines was tied to poultry racket probes. Key witness Lyon Boston testified about Dodge's role and Schultz mob financing in the election.
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James J. Hines
Ferdinand Pecora
Tammany
Thomas E. Dewey
Hines
Dutch Schultz
Pecora
Chambers
Dewey
Lyon Boston
William C Dodge
Dodge
Schultz
George Weinberg
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
Harry Schoenhaus
Lloyd P. Stryker
Boston
British Interested In Trial Of Hines Not War Prospects
Art Baer notes Londoners focus on the Hines trial rather than ongoing war prospects. He observes Britons compare Dewey to Little Red Riding Hood among red wolves and describe the Lambeth Walk as a strenuous, modern social ritual.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
England
London
Dewey
Red Riding Hood
Miss America Honors Split Sparks Crowning Dubious
Marilyn Meseke of Marion Ohio was crowned Miss America 1938 then recrowned in Atlantic City as Claire James of Los Angeles earned second place. Producers Earl Carroll and Nils Granlund criticized the judges and vowed to crown Miss California.
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Claire James
Los Angeles
Hotel Astor
New York
Earl Carroll
Nils T. Granlund
Carroll
Rhinehart Was Conscious An Hour After Fall
A hospital report says Glenn Rhinehart 33 of 1649 Ellis Blvd NW did not regain consciousness after a fall or leap from a third story window at University General Hospital in Iowa City Saturday afternoon. Family members say the attending physician told them Rhinehart lived for an hour before death and remained conscious until the end.
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Glenn
Buzz” Rhinehart
Ellis Boulevard
University General Hospital
Iowa City
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Carrie Rhinehart
Rhineharts
J WH Rhinehart
Prestige Test for President Slated Today
Roosevelt’s political standing faces a Maryland primary test between conservative Democrats and New Dealers as Maine voters weigh party control. The day also Marked intraparty scrutiny in Maryland over Lisbon Magruder and Lewis support amid bridge and road project implications.
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Maine
House of Representatives
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David J. Lewis
Len Millard E. Tydings
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Senate
Magruder
Policemen must train beyond civil service says Iowa meeting
Harry S. Johnson assistant city attorney told delegates of the Iowa State Policemen's association that police training must continue after passing a civil service test. He urged a two year probation and warned that many competent officers come from ongoing learning, not just exams. Johnson praised Cedar Rapids as clean and well run, while urging reforms in law enforcement and court procedure.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Policemen’s Association
Harry S. Johnson
Johnson
Walter Barngrover
Linn County
Policemen’s Association
New Features Start Today in The Gazette
The Gazette launches two features for wide reader interest starting today. Exploring Iowa Outdoors by Roy Abbott debuts on page 4 with weekly nature descriptions of Iowa wildlife. The Lone Ranger premieres as a popular feature combining pictures and story for all ages.
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Roy Abbott
Iowa State Teachers College
Abbott
Hitler warns democracies over Sudeten Germans crisis
Adolf Hitler declared Germany would not allow foreign states to suppress the 3,500,000 Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia and promised help if they cannot defend themselves. He asserted Germany’s frontier satisfaction and described a policy of peace while warning Britain and France to safeguard German interests amid rising tensions.
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Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Germany
England
France
Reich
Alsace
Lorraine
Congress Hall
Czechs Plan Martial Law If Sudeten Disorder Escalates
Prague officials agreed to invoke martial law in parts of the Sudeten German region only if disorders rise after Hitler's Nuremberg speech. Premier Milan Hodza and ministers said order would be maintained at all costs, with Cerny empowered to act Monday night. The government relies on civil authorities and police, not general mobilization.
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Hitler
Nuremberg
Milan Hodza
Josef Cerny
Interior
Sudeten
Little Republic
Germany
Cerny
Britain Faces War Risk as Cabinet Hones Czechoslovakia Policy
London AP reports Britain’s cabinet met two hours to review steps if talks fail over Czechoslovakia. Ministers reportedly favored military measures if warnings prove ineffective as Hitler’s speech looms. Czech envoy Masaryk sent message to Vansittart. Prague rejects claim of pledging no plebiscite.
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Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Germany
Britain
France
Jan Masaryk
Robert Vansittart
Miss Stars and Stripes Misses Pageant Title
Los Angeles announces Priscilla Lane now of the movies has been named Miss Stars and Stripes in a national contest. The former Iowa entrant gains recognition as she transitions to film.
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API
Iowa
Priscilla Lane
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