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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1938
Page
3
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Yale physician John P. Peters proposes general taxation to fund medical care and government subsidies for medical schools hospitals and labs that produce medical advances. He argues philanthropy cannot sustain productive medicine and that government support is needed to ensure high quality care for all.
AFL President William Green told a Chicago audience that government ownership is the only practical remedy for railroad financial ills and that the railroad situation is extremely bad. He opposed the bipartisan civil service board administrator feature as a blow to civil service and labor, and he criticized the plan to eliminate the comptroller general as a matter of good citizenship.
Washington AP report states the House adopted amendments to the farm bill sending it to the White House. Amendments would boost state flue cured cotton acreage allotment by 2 percent to address inequities after conference action.
Hollywood reports Dick Powell, the crooning film star, was suspended by Warner Brothers following a dispute over his role in The Garden of... Powell said his part was subordinate to Pat O Brien by mutual agreement. Powell underwent a 12 week suspension.
A collage of crossword style clues spans from royalty and music to geography and objects, followed by a nostalgic look at aging screen legends in Hollywood. The piece notes surviving stars, retired performers, and a veteran actor offering career tips to a newcomer, with a copyright date of 1938.
Hal Roach guides his son Hal Jr and daughter Margaret toward independent paths in film. Hal Sr declines easy nepotism, urging effort as Diane Rochelle takes on Central Casting, while Margaret earns a role at MGM unseen. The piece notes actors' off screen personas shaping public perception and comments on aviation thriller trends.
The Whitney receiver in New York was ordered to return securities valued at 18 300 and the remaining lot valued at 128 300 to the New York Yacht Club. Richard Whitney's firm pled guilty to grand larceny after pledging about 109 000 of the securities for a loan.
The U S circuit court of appeals stayed the execution of James Dalhover, last of the Al Brady gang, pending his appeal of the death sentence for murdering an Indiana state policeman. The April 8 date in Michigan City prison was postponed.
Hollywood report says film writer and director Roger Henshaw 42 and his wife Dale known as Miriam Christina De Witt ended their lives in North Hollywood by sealing their sedan in the garage Jesse with monoxide fumes. They left a note to attorney Albert D. Kidder Jr. and were accompanied by their fox terrier in the home tragedy.
J E Gorman corporate president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway said a new reorganization plan would be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission by bondholders representatives before June 28. Hearing on the plan before the commission has been postponed to that date. The plan will reflect studies by trustees and committees. A condensed income account shows 1937 net loss of 9,556,880 compared with 13,118,590 loss in 1936.
Iowa showings feature Little Miss Roughneck with Edith Fellows and Jacquiline Wells. Exiled in Shanghai stars Wallace Ford and June Travis. Paramount has The Girl of the Golden West with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. Other titles include Penrod and His Twin Brother and Bull Dog Drummond's Peril. Rialto presents All Over Town and Thunder in the Desert. Palace shows Wells Fargo and Expensive Husbands. Strand hosts The Cherry Sisters, This Is My Affair, and Wild and Woolly.
DES MOINES AP A man named Fred B. Egenberger 54 was found on a railroad track after police aimed to arrest him on a rape charge. Bloomfield Township Justice George Bidwell said Egenberger had sworn never to be taken alive.
The date schedule mentions April 6 at 10 a.m. in relation to a county matter. Cheney was booked earlier by Deputy Sheriffs Dick Payn and Harlan Snyder and Highway Patrolman A. H. Hallgren.
In Berkeley California a 25 cent raffle ticket bought in Missouri won the sedan that carried Hazel Frome and her daughter Nancy to their deaths in Texas. A friend drove the car to California for them. Nancy feared for her safety and urged train travel but her father insisted they drive east. Both had experience with long road trips and toured Mexico together last year.
In London the House of Commons defeated a Labour motion to censure Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and seek an early general election. The vote on the motion was 359 to 152 against.
Rep Harrington of Iowa introduced a bill to stop southern cotton growers from planting corn on lands withdrawn from cotton under the new farm act. The measure would prohibit using payments for land removed from one cultivation type for other farming activities like feeding livestock poultry and hogs.
Hollywood report says Peter F. Reed, Martha Raye’s father, filed a suit against his daughter seeking $50 weekly support claiming unemployment and lack of funds. He cites his need for clothing and dental care while noting Raye earns about $2,500 weekly and could contribute.
Capacity audiences filled the Strand theater Sunday and Monday as the Cherry Sisters returned from retirement for their first hometown appearance in over two years. They will make their final Strand appearance tonight as two films play on screen featuring Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck in This Is My Affair and Jane Withers in Wild and Woolly.
M. F. Cheney, 39, route 1 Cedar Rapids, charged with displaying wrong license plates posted $100 bond before Justice H. R. Church on Monday afternoon. Arraignment pending.
A dense list of radio programs across NBC CBS and regional networks detailing 6:00 to 10:00 PM lineups. Notable acts include Easy Aces Eddie House Mr Keen Hollywood Screenscops Jack Henley Benny Goodman Anto. A mix of dramas, music, variety shows and orchestras appears with station chains and affiliated cities.
Los Angeles INS report says actress Marjorie Gordon was named co respondent in the separate maintenance suit of Mrs Claire Brandeis wife of E John Brandeis millionaire polo player. Judge Kenny allowed an amended complaint. Brandeis seeks $2500 monthly instead of $5250.
Veteran American actor James Carew, aged 62 and the third husband of Ellen Terry, died in London on Monday.
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