Communism in Genoa Battle Seen as Crisis and Peace Task
AP dispatch from Genoa notes strong belief that Washington’s conference impact aids constructive peace in Europe. Viewpoints split on communism as Russia’s system shows fragility while demanding debt relief and cooperation, and Americans hope Genoa yields economic reconstruction with U.S. aid.
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Associated Press
Genoa
Lha
Washington Conferenci
Washington
Euronei
Europe
England
France
Italy
Russia
Childerin
United States
America
Parks Ail Candified in Welfare Program
Waterloo city officials and the unemployment committee of the Social Welfare League completed a program to spruce up parks this spring. Riverview Cortlandt Lafayette Cedar and Byrnes parks received notable improvements as unemployed workers carried out the work under C. D. Cass as committee chair.
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Social Welfare League
Weaterloo
Riverview
Cortlandt
Lafayette Park
Pat's Pond
Byrnes
Australia Land of Plenty Says Jones
Edwin T. Jones formerly of Waterloo describes Australia as a land of plenty with strong growth and development. He notes high business prices and compares conditions with the United States during a Rotary Club talk at Hotel Russell Lamson. George Lichty and H. M. Reed are mentioned in recalling travels and insights. Rotarians' ladies will attend the next meeting.
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Australia
Edwin T._Jones
Waterloo
Land
Plenty
Mr. Jones
Rotary Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
George Lichty
Los Angeles
H. M. Reed
Florida
Irotarians
Fireworks in Greek Church Mark Easter Celebration
Fireworks were set off during Greek Easter at a Greek Orthodox church as part of Good Friday and Easter observances. Church members explain that firing fireworks is an old country custom to celebrate Christ's resurrection and the discovery of the empty tomb. The practice drew puzzled looks from passersby. The event is tied to ancient beliefs of rejoicing at the risen Christ. In Waterloo, I C Pay meets discuss wage adjustments with Waterloo committee and Hawais Central Western Lines officials in the Marshall Place building.
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Christ
I. C. Pay
T S. Jackson
Brotherhood of Railway
Lawyers Clash Over Introduction of Shot in Kneeskern Trial
In Decorah the Kneeskern murder trial entered its second week with heated clashes between defense and prosecution over admitting gunshot evidence. The state says bullets were found near the Van Brocklin cabin and fired at the victims. the defense questions timing and possession.
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Kneeskern
Decorah
B. F. Kneeskern
Irene van Brocklin
Hinter van Brockin
Ina
Pat Bimnpatrick
Taylor
Easter Weekend Arrests Crowded Des Moines Jail
Des Moines city jails overflowed after a weekend cleanup led by new Police Chief Hammond. More than 200 men and women were arrested, many on intoxication charges, held without bonds, and to be arraigned in court. Officials considered establishing a night court to relieve jail congestion.
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Des Moines
Es Moines
Hammond
Tramisnond
Gotoniestongs
Rawson to Address State Republican Central Committee
Des Moines April 17 members of the Republican central committee meet to decide representation for the state convention and set meeting prices. Senator Charlie A. Rawson, state chairman, calls the session and plans to arrive early tomorrow, then depart for Washington after the meeting. This is his first Des Moines visit since succeeding Senator W S Kenyon.
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Des Moines
Republican Central Committee
Charlies A. Rawson
Rawson
Washington
W. S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge Joins Good Friday Observance Closures
Fort Dodge Iowa marks Good Friday with a two hour citywide halt as churches hold services. Over 5,500 residents attend across the town with banks offices and officials closing from noon to 2 PM to allow employees to participate.
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Fort Nodge
Tome Haaelness
Bankas
Bandit Stages Cash Grab in Des Moines Robbery
A 20 year old bandit in Des Moines accosted Sam Brien and shook loose 23 dollars without drawing a weapon. Brien did not resist as the assailant fled after the robbery.
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Bandit
Des Moines
Well Muscled Man Lives After Neck Is Broken in Fall
Davenport Iowa April 17 remarkably developed muscles in his neck enabled Harry Warnken to survive a fractured vertebra after a giant swing during a gymnasium exhibition. Doctors said he probably will recover.
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Davenport
Harry Warnken
Wareken
Bender Seeks Iowa Superintendent Post Nomination Papers Filed
Des Moines April 17 W Hamsay secretary of state announced filing of nomination papers for the state senate Carl Wall er Vanello for the Iowa house N G Geisman Polta and A G Veas Sioux City and W H Bender former Iowa director of vocational education for the state superintendent of public instruction Shores Bremer county representative filed for a seat in the House.
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Des Moines
W. . Hamsay
State Senate
Carl
B. Shores
Bremer County
Town House of Representatives
Waterloo Editor Is Named Delegate to M V A Meeting
Des Moines April 17 Gov N 2 Kendall named 11 delegates to the Mississippi Valley association meeting to be held in Kansas City Missouri April 25 and 26 Each delegate will represent a Congressional district of Iowa The chosen delegates include Hazen I Sawyer Keokuk Alfred C Avel lar Davenport John C Hiurtman Waterloo T A Potter Mason City OC Burrows Belle Plaine WA Harper Ottumwa BT Meredith Nes Maines ESA Werguson Shenandoah B Wallace Council Bluffs J F Lavender Rockwell City and N Batkema Orange City
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N. 2
Kendall
Mississippi Valley Association
Kansas City
Hazen I. Sawyer
Keokuk
Alfred C. Avellar
Davenport
John C. Hiurtman
Waterloo
T. A. Potter
Siason City
O. C. Burrows
Belle Plaine
W. A. Harper
Ottumwa
Meredith
Nes Maines
Esa
Werguson
Shenmil Oalyy
Wallace
Council Bluffs
J. F. Lavender
Rockwell City
N. Batkema
Orange City
Muscatine reports first flood victim in Port Louisa
The Mississippi River claimed its first flood death Sunday night at Port Louisa 12 miles below Muscatine. Herbert Holmquist 22 a chief Mechanic for the Northern Dredge Dock company was drowned during dredging operations. The body was not recovered and river currents were thought to have carried it into the main channel.
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Muscatine. In
Mississippi River
Herbert Holmquist
Port Louisa
Northern Dredge Dock Company
Boy 9 Shoots 7YearOld Brother In Home Accident
A 7 year old boy was accidentally killed by his 9 year old brother yesterday in Clinton. The mother had left them alone at home. The older boy found a loaded gun and discharged it, causing a fatal head wound.
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Clinton. In
Seren
Waynes
Des Moines Boy Killed by Street Car in City Accident
April 17 John Blazevick aged 13 was struck by a street car yesterday and died early today at a local hospital. Councilman John MacVicar ordered an investigation to determine responsibility.
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Des Moines
John Blazevick
Focal
John MacVicar
Girl's Leg Found in Shark's Stomach in Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica report states a shark that killed Mrs Hoffman has been captured and a girl’s leg found in its stomach. Federal judge plans 800 prize essays for town children. New York to pay veterans bonus soon amid Albany plans. Creston bandit trial set for Clifford Dunford linked to Kramer robbery.
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M. J. Hoffman
Kingston
Hoffman
Central College
Nin Fowaity
Martin J. Ware
Creston
Clifford Dunford
Kramer Brothers
Tolts
Dean
Rok
Port
Building destroyed by chemical explosion in Davenport
Explosion of chemicals in a vulcanizing plant owned by Robert Mitten in Davenport today caused a 38,060 fire. The building was destroyed in the incident. Snow blanketed Des Moines from 10 a.m. to noon with forecast of extended storm and no crop damage expected.
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Davenport, 'S
Robert Mitten
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Genoa Conference Eyes International Monetary Convention
The Genoa financial commission continued work on currency plans. Delegates largely favor calling an international monetary convention with central bank representatives to advise on gold reserve management and foreign balances, including the gold exchange standard and an international clearance system.
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Genoa
Financial Commission of the
Banka
Senate panel approves larger state departments fund boost
Boston April 17 the senate appropriations committee approved a larger supply bill for the state and justice departments. The panel granted requests by Secretary Hughes and Attorney General Daugherty for added funds for next year. The package totals $2,296,000 above the house allocation, lifting the total to $28,296,000.
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Hughes
Daugherty
State
Justice Departments
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Portuguese Aviators Resume Brazil Trip
Portuguese hydroairplane with Captains Sacadura and Coutinho resumes its attempt to fly from Portugal to Brazil after a night delay near St Vincent and the Cape Verde islands, heading toward the St. Tawi Rocks in the mid Atlantic.
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Agwociated
St. Vincent
Cane Verde Islands
Sacadura
Coutinho
Fiy
Portugal
Beazil
St Tawi Rocks
min-Atlantic
Rebels Attack Michael Collins as Black Monday Unfolds in Dublin
Insurgent forces fire on Michael Collins head of the provisional Irish Free State government and clash with Free State troops in Dublin. A rebel barrage strikes armored cars and a vehicle carrying Collins, who helps capture a rebel pistol bearer amid a three minute exchange. Civilian crowds shelter as authorities condemn the assault.
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Dridge
Iday
Michael Collins
Irish Free State
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Free State J
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Vaughn
Free State Party
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Free State
City in Brief Items and Local Notes
Local items include court opening in Independence and various residents at home or traveling. A theft report notes six blooded Rhode Island Reds taken from 1812 River Street, while two coats were stolen from a car on Stear more near Sixth Street. A child was bitten by a dog but suffered no serious injury. Hospital and school staff updates. bankers seek longer Saturday hours. several residents and visitors listed with occupations and addresses.
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County Recorder’s Office
Gladys Wellman
West High
Frank C. Klechner
Douglas Blackhall
Chicago
Rhode Island
Paul Manning
Steamore
Sixth Street
Slippy Declared City Engineer After Recount
The contest board certified Tralph B. Slippy as city engineer by 14 votes after a recount in three precincts changed the tally. Johnston’s original plurality of 47 was overturned with Slippy at 3,525 and Johnston 3,511, a net gain of 61 for Slippy.
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Twal
Russell DeGon
J.von Belt
Tralph B. Slippy
W. D. Johnston
Johnston
Mr. Slippy
Slippy
Econtest Board
Ministers banquet by Waterloo ministers meet at Y M C A
Waterloo ministers gather at the Y M C A for a noon dinner with Rev G J Askins of First Baptist and speakers Rev G D Serrill Rev E H Lockwood Rev W H Beachler S A Cohagan The meeting discussed forming a city religious house and closer cooperation with the Sunday school superintendents association ministers plan further committee work
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G. J. Askins
First Baptist Church
Waterloo Ministerial Association
Pittsburg
Kaw
EH. J. Lockwood
W. HH. Beachler
S. A. Cohagan
W. H. Qeachler
Albert P. Brough
H. W. Mueller
Ernest B. Stousey
Beal
Association of
Ministers
Superintendents Association
Onn
Mr. Beachler
Prei
Census scheduling disputed by local officials
Mr Cohagan favors a fall census this year instead of spring as Geal suggested. Dr B J Lockwood notes the ministerial association has only three more meetings before summer, with sessions in May and May 2 and a planned June 3 gathering.
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Cohagan
Geal
Jackwood
B. J. Lockwood
Ministerial Association
Iowa Is Being Dismantled for Last Naval Test
The Iowa battleship, long used as a radio experiment ship, is prepared for sinking off Cape Henry in late April or early May. The Dickerson destroyer will assume control via radio after both ships depart League Island, with Ohio stripped of gear and retired.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
S Seven Seas
League Island
High Seas
Dexzth
Cape Henry
Davy Jones
Dickerson
Iowa
Ohio
China
Big North Basin
League, Island
Riley McConnell
Seriel
G. Mayo
Guantanamo
U S Steel Re-elects Retiring Directors
Hoboken N J April 17 Stockholders at the United States Steel annual meeting re elected four retiring directors Ib H Gary J P Morgan James Al Farrell and George F Baker George F Baker Jr to succeed Daniel G Treid and Eugene G Buffington to fill a vacancy
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Hoboken
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Ib. H. Gary
J. P. Morgan
James al Farrell
George F_ Baker
George F_ Baker, Jr
Daniel G. Treid
Eugene G. Buffington
Perra
Syria
Cooking class teaches time saving for housewives
Miss Vera Megowen led the Courier’s free cooking school at Waterloo theatre, demonstrating quick breads and biscuits in minutes. More than 100 women attended as she showed rapid, economical methods and promised future cake decorating tips with simple supplies.
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Vera Megowen
Courier
Waterloo Theatre
Miss Mcgowen
Miss Megowen
Live Church Notices to Replace Calendar in Saturday Paper
The Waterloo Courier will print weekly sermon subjects from progressive clergy instead of the calendar. Pastors must submit notices in legible writing by Thursday evening, by mail or messenger, for Friday composition. Telephone submissions are not accepted due to news pressure.
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Waterloo
Courier
Pastry Artist Shares Birthday Cake Garnish Ideas
A confectionary note describes using a personal pastry bag to decorate a birthday cake with sweetpeas roses and scroll motifs. It mentions Sparta recipes for fillings and icings and suggests a refined approach to cake presentation.
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Sparta
Realtors Hear of Herren's Trip East
Waterloos real estate group hears brief remarks by Herren field secretary of the National Real Estate association about a recent eastern trip and a planned state tour. He departs tonight for Milwaukee and will visit Wisconsin clubs before a two week Iowa tour with John Wagner. The group aims to improve cooperation among boards. Two sixteenth century British guns will be mounted at the Miles Standish fort in Plymouth.
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Wiliam
Herren
Waterlos
National Real Estate Association
Waterloo Realtors
Greater Waterloo Association
Milwaukee
Wic
Wisconsin
Waukesha
Watertown
Madison
Beloit
Kenosha
Racine
Iown
John Wagner
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Real Estate Association
Atd
Miles Standish
Plymouth
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