GOP Speakers Highlight U S Debts in National Debt Week
Washington AP Republican leaders push a debt theme as National Debt Week with speeches across the party. Taft warns of bankruptcy and inflation, while Vandenberg Martin and Barton join in. RNC cites debt rising from 24 billion in 1920 to an estimated 44 45 billion by 1940 end.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
American Retail Federation
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Sen. Vandenberg
Michigan
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
House
Barton
New York
Home Building in Iowa Sees Large Rise in 1938 Permits
Des Moines reports a surge in Iowa building activity with 275 permits valued at 1.01 million last month, up from 1938 figures. Remodeling permits totaled 515 for 144 thousand, while major cities like Des Moines and Waterloo issued numerous new-dwelling permits with varied values.
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Iowa
Des Moines
State Department of Health
Iowa Cities
Sioux City
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Burlington
Clinton
Masonity
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Muscatine
Iowa City
Keokuk
Unsettled Weather With Showers Across Iowa and Illinois
The forecast notes unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday across Iowa and Illinois with showers or thunderstorms. Cooler by night and through Wednesday in northern and central areas, with river stage changes listed for several cities including Dubuque Davenport Muscatine and Keokuk and La Crosse.
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Iowa
Illinois
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
la Crosse
Dubuque
Muscatine
Keokuk
Farley Garner Nomination Power Noted in 1940 Preparations
Rep Mason of Illinois cautions about Farley and Garner influence as they prepare for the 1940 convention. Omaha mayor Dan Butler remarks on reform, while quotes discuss chiselers and working men. Other notes reference Bill Green, John Lewis, and promoter bets in sports and politics.
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Farley
Garner
Farley-Garner
Rep
Mason
Illinois
Dan B. Butler
Omaha
Bill Green
John Lewis
James McMullin
Byrd Warns of Spending Risks and PWA Push
Sen. Byrd argues extra expenditures will not aid recovery and warns of consequences of funded deficits. Roosevelt reportedly leaves new spending to Congress while field offices press for a $500 million PWA appropriation, with Ickes and Byrnes noting ongoing push in relief legislation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Sen. Byrnes
T’sc
Public Works Administration
PWA
Sec
Ickes
Byrnes
Brisk Activity at Rock Island Arsenal in Peacetime Drive
A War Department spokesman forecast at least two years of record peacetime production at the Rock Island Arsenal Illinois due to new congressional appropriations for ordnance supplies. He said orders are already flowing for new ordnance and heavy production will continue for at least two years.
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Washington
War Department
Rock Island, Ill
Chief of Ordnance
Rock Island Arsenal
Businessmen Asked to Aid in Recovery
President Roosevelt told 1000 merchants that America is in an excellent position to move forward with greater production and employment. He defended budget size and work relief, urged cooperation with business, and criticized critics of his policies while noting replacement tax could be repealed with alternate corporate levies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Retail Federation
America
New Deal
Federation
Mayflower
John
Boston
Congress
Archbishop Spellman Installed as New York Archdiocese Leader
The former Whitman grocer’s son, Francis Spellman, was installed as the sixth archbishop of New York at St Patrick’s Cathedral. The ceremony drew about 50 bishops and archbishops as chimes rang and Ravanello’s Hymn of Glory filled the cathedral. Spellman had been named to succeed Cardinal Hayes by Pope Pius XII.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Ravanello
Francis Joseph Spellman
Spellman
Whitman
Mass
St. Patrick's
Patrick Cardinal Hayes
Cardinal Hayes
Pius XII
King and Queen See Plains as Royal Train Rushes West
The royal train carrying King George and Queen Elizabeth passed Ontario toward Winnipeg amid cold air and light snow. White River welcomed the royals with flags and a 25 piece Chapleau band, while settlements along the line decorated for the visit. The route offered long stretches with no houses as the 12 car special sped through plains country and crowds waved from the tracks.
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Winnipeg
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Ontario
White River
Toronto
Chapleau
Indians Prepare for Spring Rites at Mesquakie Reservation
Indians at the Mesquakie reservation near here made plans for the opening Thursday of their traditional four day spring ceremonies in which they ask the Great Spirit for a bountiful harvest.
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Tama
Mesquakie
Roosevelt warns against debt fears and radical businessman plans
In a 1941 talk President Roosevelt denounces partisan scare tactics about the national debt saying the greater threat is unregulated business schemes that could harm families already struggling. He argues opponents exaggerate future costs to frighten voters and delay needed action.
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Roosevelt
Queen Mother Survives London Car Crash Unhurt Yet Bruised
Queen Mary narrowly escaped serious injury after her car overturned in a collision with a two ton steel tube truck in a London suburb. She was driven to Marlborough House with back pains described as bruising and was reported bruised and badly shaken but otherwise unhurt. Chauffeur Oscar Humphrey and companions Lady Constance Milnes-Gaskell and Lord Claude Hamilton suffered minor injuries while a bystander painter aided her exit.
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London
Mary
Marlborough House
Royal Horticultural Society
Wisley
Surrey
Oscar Humphrey
George V
Constance Milnes-Gaskell
Claude Hamilton
Canada
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Jackfish
Ont
Painter
Republic Steel Sues for 7.5 Million Damages Over 1937 Strike
Republic Steel Corp files in federal court against John L. Lewis Philip Murray and CIO officers plus 700 named strikers alleging conspiracy to close plants and provoke riots across Ohio Pennsylvania and other states. Company seeks 2.5 million actual damages with treble damages costs and fees under the Clayton act and notes broader suits and NLRB wage claims tied to the 1937 steel strike that idled up to 100000 workers.
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Republic
John L. Lewis
CIO
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of North America
Great Lakes
Ohio
SWOC
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Inland Steel
Cleveland Law
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Halifax backs closer ties with England Russia pact
Geneva reports say British Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax plans a three power mutual aid pact with Britain France and Russia. Influenced by Russia's firm guarantees and French pressure, Halifax favors rapid conclusion after round robin talks among the allies during the league council session.
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Geneva
Viscount Halifax
Britain
France
Soviet
Russia
Lord Halifax
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Ivan Maisky
London
Georges Bonnet
Huge U. S. Seaplane Arrives in England
The Yankee Clipper, inaugurating trans Atlantic air service, landed at Southampton at 12 45 a m today from Marseille after taking off at 7 50 a m. CST. The flight began in New York Saturday.
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Southampton
England
Marseille
New York
Action Conspiracy Alleged in Steel Plant Closings Case
Republic Steel Corp. led by Tom Girdler alleges CIO leaders conspired to force plant closures. The court action seeks damages for losses tied to the 1937 steel strike.
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The
Steel Company
Tom Girdler
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Illinois
New York
CIO
Republic Steel Corp
Navy U-Boat in Trouble off New Hampshire Coast
The submarine Squalus with 62 crew aboard was reported down at 240 feet off the Isles of Shoals near White Island New Hampshire. The rescue ships Wandank and Falcon were sent as Sculpin tried to reach the submerged vessel after a red smoke signal indicated distress.
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Portsmouth
N. H
White Island
Isle of Shoals
New Hampshire
Wandank
Falcon
C. W. Cole
Navy Yard
Sculpin
Strike Shrinks Briggs Plants Hits 65 000 Idle Near Detroit
About 65,000 auto workers were idle as a CIO UAW strike shut seven Briggs Manufacturing plants. Chrysler halted 10 plants affecting about 46 400 workers in Detroit and Indiana, while Ford’s Lincoln division cut 5 000 jobs. James F. Dewey arrived to push settlement.
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Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Chrysler Corporation
Newcastle
Ind
Kokomo
Dodge Truck
Briggs Company
Briggs
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler
Indiana
Lincoln
Ford Motor Co
James F. Dewey
Cio-Uaw
Girl, 3, Killed When Auto Upset Near Woodbine
A car driven by Arthur Netsch of a local farm overturned on a freshly graded road near Woodbine. His daughter Vanda Netsch, age 3, died in the crash while he escaped serious injury.
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Woodbine
Vanda Netsch
Arthur Netsch
Here
Resignations Shake Iowa Children’s Home Staff
Three staff members at the Toledo Iowa children’s home quit or were dismissed as the superintendent reported. Lyle Alden high school teacher Miss Mary Dunn boys cottage matron and Mrs Clistie Luken girls cottage matron filed resignations effective at varying dates. Dismissed grade school teacher Don Wyant last week for absence without permission.
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Toledo
Iac
Iowa Children’s Home
Virginia Silver
Lyle S. Alden
Mary H. Dunn
Clistie Luken
Don Wyant
Iowa Senate
Alden
Wyatt
Grinnell
Silver
Letter from ex Toledo home teacher sparks reform in Iowa
Lyle S. Alden former Toledo children's home teacher claims he and colleagues were labeled revolutionists by Home Superintendent Virginia Silver. Alden resigned Monday and testified at a senatorial investigation that led to removal of the old Iowa control board. He cites reforms including end of abuse of state cars and removal of the lockup and asks for credit and fairness.
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Des Moines
Iowa Board of Control
Lyle S. Alden
Toledo Children’s Home
Virginia Silver
Alder
Iowa
Control Board
Alden
Silver
State Control Board
Quintuplets Eye Return Trip to Toronto From May Birthday
The Dionne quintuplets, back from a 210 mile trip to Toronto to meet the king and queen, asked when they could travel again. Their next party will be on their fifth birthday May 28. Father Oliva Dionne says the king and queen spoke French during the visit.
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Callander
Dionne
Toronto
King
Oliva Dionne
George
1226 Seek Degrees at Iowa University
Iowa City officials report 1226 applications for degrees for the 79th June commencement next month. Last year 1242 students sought degrees.
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Iowa University
Iowa City
University of Iowa
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