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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1939

Page

13

Daily Record Marriage Licenses and Divorces Report

Marriage licenses issued to Paul L Hookom and Beatrice Plistil. Albert Hamman and Lois Woody. Charles Joiner and Anna Martin. Divorces granted to Rocella Neibuhr from Marvin Neibuhr and Mildred Kirchman from Harold Kirchman. Births noted at Mercy Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital. Justice court fines for intoxication showing names and charges.

Paul L. Hookom Mount Pleasant Beatrice Esther Plistil Cedar Rapids Albert Hamman Shellsburg Lois H. Woody Charles W. Joiner Des Moines Anna Helen Martin Marion Rocella Neibuhr Marvin Neibuhr H C Ring Waukegan Mildred Kirchman Harold H Kirchman Ring Mildred Sullivan

Local Fines for Disturbing Peace and Offenses

Several residents face fines and costs for offenses. Norman E. Foster, 22, of 1305 Maplewood NE, fined 25 dollars for disturbing the peace by fighting. Smith, 63, sentenced to 30 days floater on 175 dollars costs for panhandling. Mrs George Barner, Mount Vernon, fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. F M Powers, 627 Ninth SE, fined 2 dollars and costs for running a stoplight. John Hennessey, 1007 Thirtieth NE, fined 2 dollars and costs for driving a truck without a muffler. Death notice for Karleen Fay Thompson, 2-day-old daughter of Louis and Mrs Thompson, died Thursday at 2323 Fruitland SW.

Norman E. Foster Maplewood Drive Smith George Barner Mount Vernon F M. Powers Ninth Street John Hennessey Thirtieth Street

Roosevelts U. S. not going to war report outlines aims

The text notes a United States Board report for the Chief Executive and the joint board on industrial expansion, transportation power links, and agriculture industry relations. The President pushes keeping prices from skyward spikes and aligning with living costs, while noting unverified submarine sighting reports off US shores.

Aar Resources Board Roosevelt VU. S. Shores

Northwest Iowa Methodists vote down merger plan

The laymen of the Northwest Iowa Methodist conference vote unanimously against merging with the Upper Iowa conference. The proposal moves to the jurisdictional Chicago conference as a memorial for action. Delegates worry a larger body would be unwieldy and favor sessions in eastern Iowa.

Webster City Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference Upper Iowa Iowa Northwest Towa Chicago

Peace talks and new Russo German accord eyed in war notes

The piece outlines German Soviet plans and potential peace steps amid tensions. It cites Paris circles assessing German aims, Britain’s blockade fears, and a Russo German Baltic and Black Sea influence spread. It notes a Moscow Sofia aviation bid and a Molotov Ribbentrop joint statement seeking a end to hostilities with Britain and France blamed if talks fail.

Germany Russia Paris France Great Britain Moscow London Daily Sketch Turkey Balkans Bessarabia Rumania Black Sea Baltic Britain Admiralty Berlin Molotoff Ribbentrop Poland

Indictment Alleges Conspiracy to Beat Liquor Prosecutions

A federal grand jury indicted Daniel D. Glasser Norton J. Kretske Anthony Horton Alfred Roth and Louis Kaplan on conspiracy to defraud the government and to bribe officers as part of alleged liquor law prosecutions. The two-count indictment cites fifty overt acts and lists about $1900 in bribe receipts.

Chicago LLP U. S United States Daniel D. Glasser Norton J. Kretske Glasser Anthony Horton Alfred . Roth Louis Kaplan

Linn Junction Man Accused Of Theft

Deputy P J Whittemore found stolen goods in William Kidder's Linn Junction home. Kidder, 51, booked on larceny. Items include tarpaulins from John LeFebvre farm near Fairfax and Daniels Park Cedar Rapids plus Roosevelt hotel dishes and silverware. Case to be reviewed by County Attorney G K Thompson.

P. J. Whittemore William Kidder Linn Junction Kidder Whittemore John LeFebvre Fairfax Daniels Park Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Roosevelt G. K. Thompson

Hamilton Rejects Coalition Government

New York AP reports John D. M. Hamilton chairman of the Republican National Committee rejected any idea of a coalition government. He said in the present emergency Americans first and Republicans second. He addressed the New York County committee and party workers and denied any GOP Democratic truce for the 1940 presidential election.

New York John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee

Mutual Aid Pact and Trade Deal Outline

The article notes a pact of mutual assistance and a separate trade agreement. It references the Russo-Esthenian agreement text located on page 14.

Lansing Bridge Bond Case Argued In U S District Court Here

A federal court hearing in Sioux City led by Judge George C Scott considered a motion for a temporary injunction by the Iowa Wisconsin Bridge company against Phoenix Finance. The case seeks to block five Delaware suits over control of the Lansing Mississippi river bridge stock. The court requires briefs within ten days. next term opens Oct 17.

Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge Phoenix Finance Corporation Kitler Bridge Corporation Delaware George C Scott Scott Bridge Company Mississippi River Lansing First Trust and Savings Bank Bechtel Trust Company of Davenport A. H. Schubert Oscar R. Thorson Finance Corporation Federal District Wisconsin Sioux City

Keeler Named Head of Episcopal North West Province

The Rt. Rev. Stephen E. Keeler bishop of Minneapolis will lead the Episcopal church’s north west province as president for two years.

Colorado Springs Colo Stephen E. Keeler Minneapolis Episcopal Church Northwest

Swallow's Wintering Grounds Shift to Southern Africa

The English barn swallow winters in the extreme southern part of Africa. The note highlights migration patterns and the species’ seasonal movement between Europe and Africa.

Africa

Debated Neutrality Bill Faces Senate Hurdles

Isolationist leaders push against embargo repeal as the new neutrality bill allows cash and carry sales with 90 day credits and restricts some shipping, while Lindbergh advises on plane exemptions amid Senate committee revisions and pending votes.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Roosevelt Senate Western Hemisphere Pacific Lindbergh

Embargo Fight Hits Climax in Administration Victory

The article centers on the decisive clash over embargo policy, with administration forces asserting they secured the ultimate win. Key figures and factions are named as the debate reaches its peak, underscoring political stakes and procedural maneuvering.

Bankers Back Money Use to Curb War Boom Tendency

About three thousand bankers at the American Bankers association convention in Seattle urged using monetary wealth to stabilize war boom tendencies. The closing sessions showed unanimous support for restraint in trade industry agriculture and securities. Robert M. Hanes of Winston Salem was installed as president, succeeding Philip A. Benson of Brooklyn.

Seattle American Bankers Association Robert M. Hanes Winston- Salem N. C Philip A. Benson Brooklyn

German Demand On Yugoslavs Reported

Belgrade reports indicate the German economic mission meeting with Foreign Minister Cinçar Karomov ic pressed Yugoslavia for immediate delivery of five million dollars worth of meat grain and fats. The article notes the average American family spends about fifteen dollars yearly on ice cream.

Belgrade Alexander Cincarmarkovic Yugoslavia

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