Munich Peace and Political Fallout Amid Czechoslovakia Losses
A reflective column critiques the Munich agreement as a bloodless Nazi victory that grants Hitler Czech fortifications without compensation or security guarantees. It questions if this is his final demand and notes political manipulation behind the scene, including dissent over costly public funds and governance. The piece contrasts relief at avoiding war with unease over a fragile, potentially temporary truce. It also reports local crime verdicts on drunken driving, plus observations on frontier governance and squirrels burying acorns as a metaphor for civic responsibility.
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Europe
Hitler
Little
Republic
Germany
Chamberlain and Hitler Sign Anglo German Peace Pact
In Munich Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler signed a peace pact pledging consultation on all Anglo German questions after Prague agreed to the Sudetenland move. The declaration links past naval accords as symbols of a pledged peace and foresees no further war if honored. Chamberlain avoided details on colonial demands and demobilization timing.
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Munich
Neville Chamberlain
Hitler
Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Fuehrer
Germany
Great Britain
Britain
Great Laney to Take Care of Us
A fragmented political roar depicts supporters praising the Great Laney as a paternal figure. The speaker mocks a rubber stamp Congress, calling legislators dumb animals while declaring confidence in Laney to meet current needs and prepare for the future.
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Laney
Half of Community Chest Goal Pledged in Early Reports
Enthusiasm ran high at a Cedar Rapids luncheon as first reports showed more than half of the 1939 Community Chest goal of 89605.26 pledged. Workers reported 46285 with many gifts larger than before and teams already canvassing major prospects. If Friday through Sunday pledges match, the drive could close by Wednesday.
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Montrose Hotel
A. L. Smulekoff
David Polish
Europe Averts War After Munich Accord Dense with Promises
Europe has averted war as the big four reach a Munich settlement. Chamberlain Hitler Mussolini and Daladier agreed to permit a symbolic occupation of the Sudetenland with gradual cessions and plebiscites under an international commission. Czechoslovakia, unrepresented, accepted. Poland and Hungary were to receive slices of territory. Soviet Russia was not invited. The accord promises lasting peace and mutual goodwill among major powers.
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Europe
Munich
Chamberlain
Daladier
France
Germany
Britain
Italy
Mussolini
Soviet
Russia
Czechoslovakia
September Ends With Mild Weather
Cedar Rapids enjoyed mild temperatures on Septembers last day with sunshine. The thermometer rose to 72 at 2 45 p m following a low of 49 at 7 a m and 62 at 10 a m Thursday peaked at 73 at 4 p m The 7 p m mark was 63 and midnight 56 on the Chambers Inskeep company dial.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
Dial. Ats
Wm. Deacon Dies As His Auto Hits Bridge
William M. Deacon a 58 year old Cedar Rapids native and prominent pioneer family member died when his coupe struck the west end of a steel bridge over Indian Creek on highway 30 five miles east of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel at 4 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Robert Little and Dr. Harry M. Gage officiating. burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The only witnesses, Mr. and Mrs. J W Albright of 1960 C avenue NE, reported the car traveled about 35 to 40 mph before leaving the road and ramming the bridge. The aorta was pierced, causing fatal bleeding. The investigation was not completed. Sheriff James H. Smith supervised scene control.
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William M. Deacon
Knollwood
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek
Turner Chapel
Robert Little
First Presbyterian Church
Harry M. Gage
Coe College
Oak Hill Cemetery
Albrights
Deacon
Mr. Albright
Mr. Deacon
Dr. Munden
James H. Smith
Don Condon
Babe Zimmerman
Lehman Accepts renomination for fourth term in New York
Governor Herbert H. Lehman yielded to Democratic leaders and agreed to accept renomination for a fourth term. The move follows three days of intra party talks and paves the way for a state convention acclamation. He will face Republican opponent Thomas E. Dewey, with James A. Farley announcing the ticket renomination.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Lehman
Manhattan
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
New York City
James A. Farley
Supreme Court
Charles Polletti
Sen
Royal
Copeland
U. S. Senate
James M. Mead
Buffalo
Warns Youth Move Must Be Steered Right
Dr Walter B Pitkin of Columbian university spoke at the Iowa State Teachers association session on The Chances of a Lifetime. He warned that many youths 16 since 1930 face uncertain futures with few full time jobs.
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Walter B Pitkin
Columbian — University
Iowa State Teachers Association
Memorial Coliseum
Frederick Rand Rogers
Boston University
Pitkin
Dr. Pitkin
Coroner Jury Blames Grabin in Skalsky Death
A coroner's jury of Ely residents found 60 year old farm hand Charles G Grabin responsible for the gunshot death of Ed Skalsky 55 in an inquest led by Dr B L Knight. Witnesses included Skalsky relatives neighbors and local officials. Grabin admitted the shooting to Sheriff James H Smith.
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Cedar Rapids
Gilbert Hawork
W. J. Horak
John Klouda
Ely
Charles G. Grabin
Ed Skalsky
B. L. Knight
Skalsky
Grabin
Agnes Skalsky
Matilda Stastny
Stephen Stastny
Emil Vondra
Joe Ashenbrewer
Skalskys
Joe Lorene
Fred Henson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
King Thompson
James H. Smith
Smith
Paris Welcomes Daladier With Ticker Tape Parade
Paris rolled out a New York style ticker tape welcome for Premier Edouard Daladier. Telephone books were torn, the paper hurricane scattered on his car, stores were jammed, and crowds spent money in relief after fears of war.
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Paris
INS
New York
Edouard Daladier
Hickenlooper Accuses Kraschel of Misusing ECW Funds
Special to The Gazette Ottumwa Iowa Bourke Hickenlooper Republican candidate for lieutenant governor accused Gov Kraschel of misusing more than 100000 dollars from the Emergency Conservation Works fund. He cited an auditor report detailing purchases including a 24000 dollar dollarin slot dredge boat bought in Illinois and worn out, plus 21000 dollars for an ox and 3000 dollars in repairs. He claimed over 90000 more was spent on projects without legislature approval or commission consultation, condemning waste and arrogance.
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Rourke Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Kraschel
Fort Madison
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Emergency Conservation Works
N G Kraschel
Hickenlooper
State Planning Board
The
Conservation Commission
Gov. Kraschel
Annuities Bill Tops Teachers Legislative Docket
C W Bangs, Manchester schools chief and Iowa State Teachers association chair, told 3,000 educators at the northeast division meeting that a new annuities bill will be circulated in Des Moines in November. The bill would mandate association membership, set retirement ages 60 voluntary and 70 compulsory, cut pay 4 to 8 percent with state matching up to 40 dollars a month, and return teacher contributions if leaving early, plus disability allowances for ten years of Iowa service.
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Cedar Rapids
C. W. Bangs
Manchester
Iowa State Teachers Association
Memorial Coliseum
State Association
Des Moines
State Teachers Association
Iowa
Czechoslovakia Compared To A Birthday Cake News Cartoon
Cartoonist Arthur Bugs Baer likens Czechoslovakia to a birthday cake facing a grim outcome. He suggests the country is being exploited by multiple powers England France Germany and Italy in a sharp satirical piece from 1958.
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Wolves
England
France
Germany
Italy
Prague Bows To Four Power Decision On Sudeten Entry
Prague accepted the four power agreement allowing Germany to enter the Sudetenland starting Saturday. Premier Syrovy said superior force compelled the decision to save lives and the nation. General Krejci urged military protection of Czechoslovakia as refugees rise and discussion of future tensions continues.
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Prague
Sudeten District
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakias
Jan Syrovy
Siberia
Ludwig Krejci
Syrovy
Social Democrats
Polish Army Set to Occupy Lower Silesia
Warsaw reports that Poland will act by Saturday to seize the 600 square miles of Lower Silesia from Czechoslovakia if Prague does not concede the Teschen area. Poles massed on the frontier, asserting rights under the Munich framework, with a warning of possible armed invasion if demands are ignored.
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Warsaw
Foreign Office
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Teschen
Lower Silesia
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Western Europe
Soviet
Russia
United Press
Munich
Hungary
F D R Popularity Up Since 1936 In Fortune Poll
Fortune magazine reports President Roosevelt is four percent more popular now than in 1936. The poll shows disapproval of several associates including Farley Perkins Ickes Wallace Hopkins Black Corcoran Lewis and others, while Hull Garner Morgenthau Kennedy Swanson were approved.
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New York
INS
Roosevelt
New Deal
Fortune
James A. Farley
Frances Perkins
Harold L. Ickes
Henry A. Wallace
Harry L. Hopkins
Hugo Black
Thomas Corcoran
John L. Lewis
Pledges Discipline In German Entry Pledges Discipline In German Entry
Berlin dispatch reports General von Brauchitsch pledged strict discipline will be maintained as the German army moves into Czechoslovakia. The pledge was made Friday night amid tense diplomatic signaling and military preparations.
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Berlin
INS
Czechoslovakia
Von
Braurchitsch
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Cerro Gordo County
Linn County
Mason City
Cedar Rapids News
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William M, Deacon
Bullytin
Herbert H. Lehman
By Carl Ducser
ECW
Arthur “Bugs” Baer
Reich
Czechoslovak Republic
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