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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1940

Page

10

Chip Robert Quits Democratic Party Post

L. W. Chip Robert Jr resigns as secretary of the Democratic National Committee in a letter to Edward Flynn. He cites conflict between serving party duties and his Atlanta based Robert and Co., an architectural and engineering firm with major government contracts. Robert previously served as assistant secretary of the treasury for public works and was reelected secretary at the Chicago convention.

New York Democratic National L. W Chip” Robert, Jr Democratic National Committee Robert Edward J. Flynn Robert and Co Atlanta Chicago Treasury Vinson House Naval Committee

Robert and Co Secured Naval Contracts Worth Millions

Robert and Co. received $26,859,081 in naval contracts with $931,560 in fees.

Robert and Co

Glass Voices Opposition to Third Term for Roosevelt

Sen. Carter Glass of Virginia voiced strong opposition to a third presidential term. He urged a constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two four year terms, aligning with Jefferson’s view. The remarks followed Rep. Andresen’s assertion Roosevelt might resign if re elected and bow to running mate Henry A. Wallace.

Washington INS Roosevelt Carter Glass Virginia Glass White House Sen Burke Senate United States Jefferson Rep. Andresen Minn Henry A. Walace

Radio Schedule Fragments Across Stations and Programs

A dense listing of radio time blocks across WMT WGN KFJB WOI WSUI WHO and others. Various programs include news, music, drama, and variety shows with multiple hosts and acts listed throughout the day and night.

WNT WGN Wythe Williams Johnny KFJB Ray Noble WMT Ned Jordan Elmer Davis Clifton Utley WSUI Children’s Hour Sones of the West Mywox Lauch ‘N' Swing Club Willson Glenn Miller Billy Repaid Wsui—State Medical Society Bob Hope Wysthe Williams Eddie Oliver Uncle Walter Lawrence Welk Orch Eddie Duchin Lonefellows Jimmie Lunceford Dick Jurgens KPJB Gene Krupa Glen Gray Ray Herbeck Phil Levant Cavaliers Marvin Dale Lou WHO Sacasna Charley Worcester Wolf Boone Earlybird WoOlf Wray Altar Melody Captain Herne WOI KPJIB Asnt Busia Kelly Arthur Godfrey Myrt Marie Hannah Ellen House Melodies Ellen Randolph June_ Baker Kathleen Norris Cedar Rapids Ames Chicazo WSU Towns City Des Moines Marshalltown Price Tom, Dick and Harry David Harum Beautiful Lady Lone Journey Parade of Bands Big Sister Jenny Linda Guiding Light Wei Kate Smith Homemaker's Forum RipoNews PJB Wimi Right To Happiness Anget of Mercy Portia Variety Carrie Magic Kitchen Judy Jane Mark Eyes of Hollywood Helen Tr Wolf Melody Time Ralph Ginsburgies Orch WISUI Harmony Street Forum Voice of Iowa Make Believe Ballroom WAI Wooi Joe Doakes Betty Crocker Maary Marlin American Sones Ma Perkins Pepper Young Vic Sade Baseball Cubs Pirates WMI Young Dr. Malone Wolf—News ISWMT Red Sievers Orc Stella Dallas Ma Brown Lorenzo Jones KFJIB WMIT Woi—State Medical Society Yonne Widder Brown Kitty Keene WOII Simpson College Merarland Twins the O'Neills Arnold Grimm Radio Council Edna O'Dell Charlie Flagler Neow Julia World Today Sinjin Sam Don Pedro KFJR Paul Sullivan Wotf Esquires Mr Keen KFIB

Florence Driven-Aire Oil Heater Ad Prospects Comfort

Florence Store Company of Kankakee Illinois promotes the Driven-Aire oil heater line with 31 models and other heaters including circulators radiant and cabinet types. The copy urges customers to consult their Florence dealer to select the right model for home use.

Florence Florence Dealer Florence Store Company Kankakee Illinois

Tama crash driver charged after fatal highway 30 crash

Special to The Gazette Arthur L Lockhart 31 of Omaha driver of the semi trailer that struck and fatally injured John Staack 43 of Dunkerton and James Nichols 48 of Independence on highway 30 five miles east of Tama Sunday afternoon is charged with failure to have his truck under control Information filed Monday by Sergeant C B Day of the highway patrol in the court of Justice E M Hufford at Toledo The hearing will be Wednesday at 10 a m Lockhart was released after furnishing bond of 200

Tama Arthur L. Lockhart Omaha Neb John Staack Dunkerton James Nichols Independence C. B. Day Highway Patrol Court of Justice E. M. Hufford Toledo Jockhart

Elderly woman fractures leg and arm in stair fall

In Columbus Kansas Mol lie Graham about 80 years old toppled stairs Monday while reaching for her pipe and tobacco, suffering fractures to a leg and an arm.

Columbus Kan Mollie Graham

Inmates Captured After Escape From Woodward Hospital

James William James, 18, of Iowa City and Kenneth Reynolds, 25, of Dubuque, escaped Woodward state hospital at 12 15 am Monday and were captured in Perry at Milwaukee railroad yards Monday afternoon. Hospital Attendants Howard Cook and Ward Spencer and Perry Police Chief Lew Stanley detained them after a fight. Cook suffered a scalp laceration from a railroad spike. Earlier, the pair beat Marshal Norman Preston during their morning escape from Woodward.

Perry James William James Iowa City Kenneth Reynolds Vlou Dubuque Woodward State Hospital Milwaukee Howard Cook Ward Spencer Lew Stanley Cook Spencer James Reynolds Woodward Stanley

Marines to be sent to new U S bases in western hemisphere

Washington reports that United States marines will be dispatched soon to American naval and aviation bases in British possessions in the western hemisphere in exchange for 50 destroyers. The deployment will be supplemented later by naval sea and air forces as an administration bill seeks to raise peacetime marine strength to at least 50 000.

Washington INS United States Western Hemisphere

Marine Corps expansion push gains House backing

President Roosevelt ordered the marine force increased to 38 000 men but surveys show this would be inadequate for needs. The House Naval Affairs Committee formally approved a measure to provide for at least 50 000 marines. Chairman Vinson announced he would seek early House action.

Congress Roosevelt House Naval Affairs Committee Vinson

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The Women’s Party Clara Enna Jermick Enna Jetricx Chialere Mary Miles Newman Driven-Aire Florence Oil Heaters Decorah Furniture Co Fitress Leatherby Radio & Electric Co Ben's Department Williamsburg Gus O'Donnell Hardware Cedar Rapids Newman's Faul Kratchmer Furniture Co Novak Heating Co Wastasia E. J. Balix Hardware Mbovyu Lawrence San RB. Lensing Dent Monona Monona Stove & Gas Co Monticello Zimmerman Hardware Mollie Benin Woodward Hospital Norman Preston Preston U. S Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society Norway Street Boston Massachusetts the Monitor First Church of Christ Scientist Paramount Theater By Helen Hokinson Vlam Kellogg’s Kellogg's Pep Kellogg Company Kellogg's Battle Creek
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