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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1936

Page

2

Direct Presidential Test Faces IllinoisVoters

Illinois voters weigh Roosevelt backed by New Deal Democrats against Borah and Knox in a tight Republican and Democratic clash. Knox must lead Borah to secure a convention berth while Horner fights Kelly Nash factions for the governor’s post amid two WPA arrest vows.

Roosevelt Idaho Chicago Borah Knox Illinois Cleveland Wisconsin New Hampshire New York Henry Horner Dward Kelly Patrick A. Nash Horner Kelly- Wash Herman A.bundesen Cook County WPA Bundesen Len Small C. Wayland Brooks

Cheron Dies Veteran French Statesman at 69

Paris—Henry Cheron, veteran of 12 French ministries and a legendary figure in French politics, died Tuesday at his home in Lisieux at age 69 after an operation for appendicitis, peritonitis, and heart failure. Cedar Rapids zoning hearing set for April 1936 to discuss changes to the Use District Map and ordinance amendments for Lots 6 and 7 Mansfield First Addition.

Paris INS Henry Cheron Lisieuz Cheron Cedar Rapids Iowa Council Chamber City Hall Jack Mansfield Said Ar Rapids L. J. Storey M. M. Krebs

Fears Autoists Would Get Alky From Auto Fuel

Dr Gustaf Egloff of Chicago warns at an American Chemical Society debate that blending power alcohol with gasoline could lead motorists to drink from their tanks. He notes 100 proof liquor could be recovered from blends at about five cents a quart, while ethanol from farm products is proposed as an ingredient for a superior fuel.

Kansas City Gustav Egloff Chicago American Chemical Society Egloff Leo M. Christensen Ames Chemurgic Council

Marketability of Alcohol-Gaso Line Blends

The piece discusses the market prospects of properly prepared alcohol gasolene blends. It analyzes potential demand, production considerations, and industry implications for future fuel formulations.

Roosevelt Hints New Jobs Action Rally in Baltimore

The rally featured Vice President Garner and leaders including Speaker Burns and Senator Robinson. Roosevelt urged action on youth issues and warned 1928 prospects were not a millennium, noting unemployment remained high despite rising production and profits. He rejected forecasts of a vast permanent army of unemployed.

Garner Burns Robinson Arkansas James A. Farley

Births in Mercy Hospital Additions

Born to Mr and Mrs Morris Canfield 283 Twelfth Avenue SW a son David Alyn on April 13 at Mercy hospital Born to Mr and Mrs Everett Brogan of Alburnett a son Everett Jack Jr on April 13 at Mercy hospital

Morris Canfield Twelfth Avenue SW David Alyn Mercy Hospital Everett Brogan Alburnett Everett Jack, Jr

Missing Boys Searched After School Absence

Police searched Monday night for Lloyd Watson age 15 and Vernon Sorenson age 14 who left town together. Fathers Earl Watson and James Sorenson reported their sons were not at Wilson School on Monday and were not in school Tuesday. Both boys are described as blond with blue eyes, about five feet five or six inches tall and around 120 pounds.

Earl Watson J Street Lloyd James Sorenson L Street Vernon Wilson School

Deaths Claude A. Carmichael

Claude Ault Carmichael former Cedar Rapids resident died suddenly April 10 in a Sacramento hospital where he had been for three years. Born April 13, 1902 in Oronogo Missouri he worked as a farmer then as a creamery man. He married Etna Johnson June 12, 1929 and has a son James Richard aged 4. Survived by wife son mother and in laws. Funeral and burial in California.

Claude Ault Carmichael Cedar Rapids Sacramento Calif Oronogo Shenandoah Iowa State College Ames Etna Johnson Des Moines James Richard Ruth Visser James Anton California

Mrs May Chamberlin Dies After Long Illness at 38

Mrs May Chamberlin 38 of Center Point widow of Charles Camberlin died at a local hospital at 11 45 PM Monday after a long illness. She was born in Wyoming Illinois on May 28 1897. Surviving are two children Warner and Alvin Chamberlin both of Center Point and five sisters.

May Chamberlin Center Point Charles Camberlin Wyoming Warner Alvin Chamberlin

Funeral services for Mrs Campbell and relatives named

Mrs Hoyt Condon of Center Point and several Peoria residents are listed as survivors. Funeral services will be held at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev Walker of Center Point. Burial follows in Center Point cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Hoyt Condon Center Point Ada Campbell Harriett Graves Ethel Harlan Peoria Iil Blanche Lolli Chicago John Campbell Beatty Chapel Walker Oe Chapel Tuesay

Britain and Italy hurl new threats over Ethiopia dispute

A wartime report notes Britain and Italy threatening sanctions as discussions over rapid action resume. An Italian advanced move in Ethiopia prompts debate on naval measures and potential international response as Eden heads to Geneva.

Britain Italy Anthony Eden Geneva League London Ethiopia Gallabat Lake Tana Gondar

Plane heroine Nellie Granger nominated for Carnegie hero fund

Nellie Granger, heroine of the TWA Sun Racer crash, was nominated by the Aero club of Pittsburgh for Carnegie hero fund recognition. In a club letter president Raymond A. Tucker congratulated her on a marvelous display of heroism and loyalty to duty.

Pittsburgh (Ap Nellie Granger TWA Carnegie Hero Fund The Aero Club of Pittsburgh Raymond A. Tucker Granger

Reciprocals attacked at Sioux City farm tariff meet

University of Nebraska animal husbandry head H. J. Gramlich urged high protective tariffs to aid farmers against coconut and palm oil imports while John Brandt of Minneapolis criticized a Canada United States trade pact. Sioux City chamber of commerce leader J. C. Mullaney noted attendance from eight states. George N. Peek attended.

Sioux City University of Nebraska Co-Operative Creamery Company H. J. Gramlich United States Creamery Company John Brandt Minneapolis Canada J. C. Mullaney George N. Peek AAA

Lisbon Troop 54 Presents Fire Lighting Ceremony Play

Lisbon Boy Scout Troop 54 will stage a fire lighting ceremony and a one act play in the school gym Tuesday at 7 PM. Principal roles include Miles Dahn Leo Kamberling and Wayne Ebberly with a cast featuring Robert Towne Richard Carbee Gordon Rahn Miles Dahn Ward McConlogue Wayne Robbins Lee McHenry and Dale Harris. Salmagundi will be played by guests with each Scout assisting. Prizes will be awarded. Howard Kohl oversees arrangements.

Lisbon Boy Scout Troop 54 Miles Dahn Leo Kamberling Wayne Ebberly Robert Towne Richard Carbee Gordon Rahn Ward McConlogue Wayne Robbins Lee McHenry Dale Harris Salmagundi Howard Kohl

Twelfth Victim Of Plane Crash Dies In Uniontown

C G Challinor a 42 year old Cleveland engineering expert died in a hospital after two operations to amputate part of his left leg following the Sun Racer crash on Chestnut Ridge. He lay in cold rain more than six hours awaiting rescue.

Uniontown Sun Racer C. G. Challinor Chestnut Ridge Cleveland Hilda Ellenstein Newark N. J Nellie Granger

Crash survivor walks miles to report wreck in woods

A crash survivor who hiked through the woods to reach help is reported to be in shock. The incident details are sparse but authorities confirm the person sought aid after the wreck.

Crash

Four Bandits Raid Farm Home Near Le Mars

Four masked bandits entered Henry May’s farm home near Le Mars Tuesday and assaulted his 72-year-old wife, displacing her to the basement and fleeing with 300 dollars. They overlooked 60 dollars and left 1,200 in postal savings bonds. May and his two sons, George and Louis, returned to a ransacked house.

LE Mars Henry May May George Louis

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