No Results in Kidnaping Hunt Today
New Jersey officials said the Lindbergh baby kidnapping probe produced no promising clues in the last 24 hours. Col H Norman Schwarzkopf reported the latest notes offered no helpful leads as the search continued. A Harlem note promising the baby's return by 11 pm prompted a police alert for a black coupe with a man and a woman, though authorities remained cautious about its significance.
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Trenton
N. J
INS
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey
Schwarzkopf
New York
Lindbergh
Harlem
Six Die In Gas Asphyxiation At New Windsor Home
Six members of the Lucas Sikietwicz family died of gas asphyxiation in their New Windsor New York home. The victims were John Lucas, his wife, Mrs Sikietwicz, their daughter Janette, Irene and Laura Sikietwicz. Four other family members survived after medical aid. Charles Weyant and his sons Andrew Henry and Arthur Weyant were treated for exposure at a nearby house.
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New Windsor
N. Y
John Lucas
Sikietwicz
Janette
Irene
Laura Sikietwicz
Gme
Charles Weyant
Andrew
Henry
Arthur Weyant
Washington Wins Grinnell Debate Narrow Iowa Nine clash
Washington high school neg team Maurice Mayo and Milan Thompson defeated Grinnell high school in Grinnell last night in the first round of the Iowa Nine series. Judge was Kalp of Newton. The district includes Washington Grinnell and Iowa City high schools with finals after two rounds. Washington to meet Iowa City next, with Dr. Giles W Gray of the University of Iowa judging.
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Washington High School
Maurice Mayo
Milan Thompson
Grinnell High School
Grinnell
Kalp
Newton
Iowa
Personal Visits Promote North Avenue B Want-Ads
Miss Briley will miss personal calls tomorrow due to Po pularity Contest activities. Friday residents of North Avenue B will be visited to point out opportunities to use the Want-ads. The program has helped many people profit from want ads who had not used them before.
Armistice Talks Advance in Shanghai and London
Provisional agreement by Japan and China to an armistice in Shanghai is announced as the League of Nations committee prepares a possible local roundtable. China and Japan agree to cease hostilities with troop withdrawals and a neutral commission to supervise. The disarmament conference adjourns for Easter, reconvening April 11.
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Geneva
INS
Japan
China
Shanghai
League of Nations Assembly
Paul Hymans
M. Hymans
Naotake Sato
W. W. Yen
Tokyo
Miles Lampson
Nelson T. Johnson
Andre Tardieu
France
Hugh Gibson
United States
Doctor W C Cleworth to Speak on Wonders at Methodist
Dr W C Cleworth district superintendent of Cedar Rapids will speak on the Seven Ancient and Seven Modern Wonders at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. The talk is under the Men’s club auspices with a men's chorus singing and the program in their charge. The speaker has delivered this address in many cities and it has drawn wide interest.
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Methodist Church
W. C. Cleworth
Cedar Rapids
Cleworth
Funeral rites for Mrs. Alice Lavor in Davenport church
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Lavor, who died at Mercy hospital Davenport, will be held at St James church Friday at 9 AM. Rev J H O Donnell directs with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by six siblings including Frank McChureh and J D Clancy. born in Washington near age 52.
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Alice Lavor
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
St. James Church
J. H. O'Donnell
Elm Grove Cemetery
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Laver
Will McChureh
Des Moines
Frank McChureh
University Hospital
Iowa City
George McChurch
Washington
Ben McChurch
J. D. Clancy
Ray Mauch
Shawano
Wis
Turner to deliver Washington High graduation address
Governor Dan Turner will speak at Washington High School commencement. Supt J H Peet announced the governor accepted the invitation this week. The ceremony shifts to June 2 due to a late start last fall, with 87 seniors currently listed in the class of 99.
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Dan Turner
Washington High School
Supt
J. H. Peet
Mr. Peet
Guther Studio Business Trip to Crawfordsville
Mrs. H. Guther and Mrs. Fred Rohrer traveled to Crawfordsville this morning on business for the Guther studio.
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H. Guther
Fred Rohrer
Crawfordsville
Guther
Lectures Draw Young Audiences With Stereopticon Slides
Dr. Cleworth delivers a lecture to local youth drawing repeat attendance in nearby towns. The program features stereopticon slides and the general public is cordially invited to attend.
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Dr. Cleworth
House Debates End as Tax Bill Moves to Amendments
The House voted to end general debate on the $1,096,000,000 tax increase and begin consideration of amendments with consent from Rep. Crisp of Georgia. A copper excise tax proposal surfaced behind closed doors but no action followed. Democratic leader Rainey warned of summer session if needed to balance the budget and defend against AFL opposition to taxes. President Hoover's world court proposal faced delay in Senate Foreign Relations as proponents seek further reservations.
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Washington
INS
House
Crisp
Georgia
Ways and Means
Committee Behind
Rep
Douglas
Arizona
Rainey Washington
Congress
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
American Federation of Labor Today
Federation
William Green
Rainey
American Federation of Labor
Green
Great Britain
United States
Germany’s 1932 Election Referenced with Hindenburg Re‑elected
Beverly Hills observer notes press reaction to Germany’s primary election with Hindenburg assured of re election on April 10. The piece praises his leadership, critiques Hitler’s promises, and questions where the political shift originates and ends.
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Beverly Hills
Cul Mar
Germany
Hindenburg
Europe
Hitler
Great Community Interest in Popularity Contest
A Washington newspaper announces a city wide popularity contest to win a European trip for the winning girl. Nominations include Kathleen Coffey and others. three names are disqualified due to family/employment ties. Readers are urged to submit nomination ballots and support their favorite via local merchants.
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Europe
Merchants of Washington
Washington
Washington High Prepares for Little Six Indoor Meet
Coach Jim Shultz leads about forty Washington high school athletes in training for the Little Six indoor meet at the Iowa City field house on March 25. Field event movers Frederick and Smith show promise in shot put and high jump, with further team plans for a state indoor meet, a Muscatine dual, weekly Saturday outdoor meets, and Drake relay participation. Class basketball opens with juniors defeating freshmen and seniors beating sophomores, continuing tonight after school.
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Jim Shultz
Iowa City
Washington
Shultz
Frederick
Smith
Little Six
Muscatine
Case Field
Washington High School
Drake Relays
Court to Adjourn Until Next Monday
Judge D. W. Hamilton planned to adjourn district court until next Monday as jury trials of the term are set to begin. Divorce decrees were granted to Vella Maplethorpe from Lloyd Kk. Maplethorpe and to C. L. Crossett from Louise Crossett. HW. C. Metcalf of Avamosa was in town on business.
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D. W. Hamilton
District Court
Vella Maplethorpe
Lloyd Kk. Maplethorpe
C. L. Crossett
Louise Crossett
Four Men Plead Guilty in Clinton Bank Robbery
Four youths aged 19 to 28 pleaded guilty in Clinton Iowa district court to the City National Bank robbery that netted $106000. Judge E P Barker immediately imposed life imprisonment. The four are Clifford Edwards Leslie Stanley Eddie Morris and Earl Jeffries transferred to Anamosa after sentencing.
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Clinton
Iowa
INS
City National Bank
BE. P. Barker
Clifsford Kedwards
Leslie Stanley
Eddie Morris
Earl Jeffries
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Davenport
Clifford Edwards
E. P. Barker
List of Participating Merchants
A roster featuring numerous local businesses including Brown's Super Service Blanche & Zelina's Beauty Nook Dodder Wallpaper & Paint Store Farmer's Co-Operative Exchange Iowa Southern Utilities Co. J. M. Bridges Co. Milady's Beauty Shoppe Klein Klothing Kompany and more. The compilation enumerates shops across various categories from apparel to services in the community.
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A. E. Atchison Brown
Blanche & Zelina
Beauty Nook
J. M. Bridges & Co
T. S. Crone & Sons
Dodder Wallpaper & Paint
Evening Journal Family Shoe Store
Farmer’s Co-Operative Exchange
A. J. Franzen
C. H. Guther
J. A. Harwood & Son
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Iowa Motor Service
J. & M. Tire Service
Johnson's Grocery Klein Klothing Kompany Kurtz Royal Market Lemmon‘s Pharmacy
C. S. Lemmon
Candidate Kyle Announces Candidacy for County Coroner
Dr Kyle announces his candidacy for the Republican primary to win the county coroner's office in the upcoming June election.
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Dr. Kyle
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