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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
2
A newspaper editor argues for bold, responsible journalism while defending capitalist ideals and editorial independence. He cites Townsend plans, editorial standards, and the balance between covering heatful issues and avoiding sensationalism, noting readers include diverse industries and foreign nationals in an industrial Iowa city.
A Cedar Rapids editor defends crusading journalism, recounting the Gazette’s statewide investigations into graft, liquor violations, and public funds misuse. He cites resignations, court outcomes, and community impact while urging newspapers to defend free press and civic betterment.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette delivers a case for trust between news and ads. It argues readers rely on honest reporting and respond to advertisements. Local and national advertisers see value in reaching desirable dealers and consumers through the Gazette.
A speaker argues for journalistic freedom to publish all news and warns against censorship. He rejects the notion he is a crusader while urging unity in defending free expression and laments the need for press resilience amid threats. He expresses hope to meet again next April.
Advocates of splitting the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway among seven railroads presented final remarks before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The session featured Carl S. Christoffer of the Milwaukee Road as the principal witness as opponents prepare a defense during a 30 day recess.
The Rev James T Stewart will lead a 9 30 a m worship service at Shueyville United Brethren church on Sunday with the sermon titled Who Shall Enter Into the Kingdom of Heaven Sunday school follows at 10 30 a m Elaine Shonka daughter of Mr and Mrs S V Shonka 394 Twenty fifth street SE is among University of Nebraska students honored at the eighth annual honors convocation on April 16 She has been in the upper 10 per cent of her class for the last two semesters.
For Want Ads during Spring Want Ad Bargain Week April 19 to 26 start your ad Sunday or any day during Bargain Week at this special low rate. Advertisement.
Firefighters responded at 8 30 a m Friday to the home of W H Weichmann Jr 1048 Maplewood Drive NE where a can of grease on a stove ignited with slight loss. Earlier Thursday evening grass fires were extinguished along A Street SW near Twentieth Avenue and near Tenth Avenue and Ninth Street SE where a tree had ignited.
A new market named Cash and Carry Market will open Saturday at 1510 Mount Vernon Avenue SE. Owner W A Drake announces delivery service and managers Tom Combs and L W Noble, veterans of Cedar Rapids grocery trade, will run the store.
The Second district meeting of the National Union for Social Justice will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel, not the hall over 213 First Street SW as announced. The purpose is to endorse congressional candidates per L. M. Peet, Iowa supervisor for the organization led nationally by Rev. Charles Coughlin.
Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids protesters won a partial victory as the Iowa board of railroad commissioners postponed a hearing on Milwaukee road plans to end passenger and mail service between the two cities until May 6. Protestors seek detailed financials. hearings may move to Ottumwa for witnesses. Trains Nos. 125 and 126 slated for April 20 removal. schedules show Night Sleeper and return run timings.
Delaware County Young Democrats elected officers and eleven delegates to the state convention in Davenport. Francis V. Ellis of Manchester presided at the meeting. Officers are Francis E. Fleming of Manchester president Ethel Brockman of Delhi first vice president Katharine Mc Elliott of Ryan second vice president James Henry of Greeley secretary and Paul J. Kehoe of Manchester treasurer. Delegates to the May 18 Davenport convention include Martin J. Gaughen of Greeley Gerald Faust Earlville Harold McCormick Francis E. Fleming Paul K. Kehoe Francis V. Ellis James Oehler of Delhi James Henry of Greeley Ethel Brockman of Delhi Katherine Mc Elliott and James Weiler of Ryan.
The body of Mrs. Mary Ryan age 95, died at her son Joseph Ryan’s home in Tilden Nebraska. Funeral services were held Friday at St Aloysius church with burial in St. Aloysius cemetery. Mrs. Ryan is survived by six children.
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