Swimming lessons offered to Muscatine youths
With summer near and drownings reported nationwide Iowa records show many deaths from swimming accidents. The Y M C A and The Journal will run a free two week beginner swimming school next week under A J Lindley for nine year olds and over who cannot swim. Separate age groups will have classes and supervision will be provided to prevent accidents.
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Muscatine
Iowa
State Department of Health
Health Department
A. J. Lindley
Free swimming lessons promote water safety for all
Swimming is enjoyable and safe with basic precautions. Free lessons are arranged to broaden access and emphasize playing safe in the pool or open water.
Topsy Turvy Land Revival in Seneca Arrowhead Teaching
Akron New York reports New York State spends 171 dollars weekly to train Seneca Indians on Tonawanda reservation in arrowhead making. The Senecas revive ancient crafts including bows and beadwork though none in the tribe can craft flint arrowheads. White instructors and books guide the revival.
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Akron
N. Y
State of
New York
Tonawanda
Quiz origin and boxing comeback noted in Strange as It Seems
The column recalls Jack Dempsey's comeback tour of 175 bouts over five days, noting a record 100 KOs and his retirement after a 1932 defeat. It also explores the Dublin-origin word quiz, its meaning, and a teaser on political items including NRA debates, Homer Cummings, and New York subway finances.
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Ter
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Schechter
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Homer Cummings
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New York
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Fusion
Sixth Avenue
Washington
Strong fellow to straighten Iowa Democratic mess
Postmaster General Farley entrusts Senator Louis Murphy with a house cleaning to fix a Democratic party mess in Iowa. The Davenport Times notes the crisis stems from years of irregularities and internal feuds that marred Iowa’s once prized alignment with the party, questioning whether Murphy can crack down on even his closest allies.
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Farley
Louis Murphy
Iowa
Washington
Dubuque
Murphy
Hawkeye
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Davenport
Mary Pickford’s Comeback On Stage Viewed Cautiously
The Lincoln Journal and Star notes that Mary Pickford, long cherished by the American public, has had a cautious reception as a radio entertainer and a modest success in a west coast stage production. It cautions that fame may not travel evenly to the middle and eastern states, and says her fight to arrive continues.
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Mary Pickford
West
Middle States
East
Mary
Lincoln Journal and Star
Good Features Endure Despite NRA Changes
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues the beneficial elements of NRA persist and that recovery-retarding features are largely inoperative. It contends the NRA decision won’t ruin the country but has reinforced democratic freedoms underpinning American business.
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NRA
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Roosevelt’s court clash tests a new legal strategy
The article reports that President Roosevelt faces a stalled New Deal push as Supreme Court rulings halt NRA codes and other reforms. Advisers weigh constitutional amendments to curb court power, with a long timeline and high political risk.
Roosevelt defies court and GOP reshapes political trends
The piece analyzes FDR's response to a court rebuke of New Deal policies and Republican criticism. It notes his willingness to clash with the Supreme Court and Republicans, compares him to Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson, and discusses shifts in party ideologies from central power to states' rights.
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Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Carter Glass
al Smith
Owen Young
Newton Baker
White House
Political turmoil and cabinet shifts roil Springfield conventions
The piece chronicles GOP tensions over the 11 state Springfield convention amid Supreme Court friction and calls to cancel or delay events. It notes potential Roosevelt era cabinet changes, warnings to Rooney era officials, and conflicts within the NRA and New Deal politics as leaders weigh bold moves and internal squabbles.
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GOP
White House
Springfield
Supreme Court
Fletcher
RAP
New York
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Donald Richberg
Schechter
Legal Sharps
Felix Frankfur
Atalissa Wins in Brain Derby at University of Iowa
Contestants from 204 schools competed in 13 subjects during a two hour exam period ending Tuesday noon. Atalissa won first place in class D, while Lois Mayhew of Red Oak led with multiple first places and Florence Green added to honors setting an all time record. Ackley High School took overall school honors with Edgewood second and Deco third.
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Journal News Service
Atalissa
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Helen I. Arnold
Keota
Lois Mayhew
Red Oak
Florence Green
Ackley High School
Edgewood
Deco
Former Crown Prince Puzzle Clue List Surfaces
A historical crossword style list presents numerous clues and answers for both horizontal and vertical entries. The sheet notes references to royalty, anatomy, objects, and common terms, with some cross-reference prompts like Answer to Previous Puzzle is his father.
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