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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
12
Des Moines AP The Burlington Harrington chain store tax bill advanced to the Senate after a 96 to 12 House vote. Senate reception uncertain. lawmakers foresee possible radical revisions if enacted. Rep J E Cundy charged the rate is exorbitant and many provisions are constitutionally vulnerable.
Washington Republicans call a conference to decide their stance on the security bill ahead of a Thursday showdown vote on the Townsend plan for a 200 dollar monthly pension. Party factions seek a united position while governors and aides weigh substitutes and tax policy implications.
Richmond Virginia AP reports a three judge federal court denied immediate injunctions sought by 180 coal companies to block new freight rate increases by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Rates took effect at midnight. briefs to be filed within ten days, with reply due in five days.
The piece describes administration doubt over farm aid and a substitute plan, hints at preparations for the 1936 campaign, and notes work relief funds likely to fund unemployment relief. It mentions veteran bonds as a debated issue and a Burns involvement with the D.A.R presidency controversy.
Cash bonus advocates assailed a compromise bill drafted by Senator Harrison of Mississippi. Representative Patman of Texas, sponsor of the greenback bonus measure approved by the house, said ex service men would rather lose their battle than accept the Mississippian plan.
Senator Pat Harrison spearheads a compromise plan to convert adjusted service certificates into 3 percent negotiable bonds with a November 11 1918 base and maturity in 1938. The bill avoids direct cash payments and aims to head off broader pension legislation while risking a White House veto if Congress passes it.
The Harrison compromise bonus bill would let a veteran present an adjusted service certificate to the veterans bureau. After 4 percent interest from 1918, minus any loan value, the Veterans Administration would certify to the treasury. The treasury would issue 3 percent negotiable bonds in $50 units and pay any odd dollars by check. Bonds would be non negotiable for six months. Violations carry a $10,000 fine and two years' imprisonment.
The grand jury blasts Sioux City's vice and crime syndicate, urges removal of the public safety commissioner, and calls for top officials to be held accountable. County Attorney Duckworth asks Judge Rice to appoint special prosecutors, but Jesse Marshall declines the post. The report condemns indifference to law and insists on root-cause reforms.
A spring rain moved through Cedar Rapids at noon with .03 inch recorded. Temperatures hovered around 41 degrees at 2:45 PM after a low of 40 overnight, with Tuesday highs near 58 and 45 by evening. Property transfer note lists Charles H Wise and wife to Cecile B Claassen for several parcels in Youngs 3 add Cedar Rapids, with mortgage details and consideration.
The Illinois Senate adopted a resolution to appoint a five member committee to investigate alleged communist teachings in tax supported and some tax exempt private schools including the University of Chicago. The plan also covers alleged racial discrimination at investigated institutions. The resolution passed 28 to 11 after hours of debate.
Washington AP J N Ding Darling head of the biological survey criticizes the administration for not advancing his wild game conservation program. He says congress and agencies show lip service and urges rapid correction or he will quit. He cites three failings: relief bill inclusion, bureau dissolution, and wildlife legislation.
The OKY Clipper completed a 2,400 mile over water flight to Honolulu beating the previous record by nearly seven hours. Capt Edward Musick and a crew of five landed at Pearl Harbor before 5,000 spectators including Governor Poindexter. The flight carried 10,000 letters as payload while demonstrating advanced navigation gear and direct radio beaming.
Wellington Kan Col Henry Roser 71 founder of third party movements and former character actor in Hollywood announced himself as a presidential candidate on a Townsend old age pension plan Roser helped found the Liberty Party which appeared on ballots 1896 to 1904 In 1900 he was its vice presidential candidate Recently he has organized Townsend clubs
In Des Moines the debate over beer legislation centered on proximity to churches. Rep. Avery argued to allow establishments within 150 feet, saying closeness promotes order, but the amendment failed 61 to 28 as opponents favored a 300 foot rule.
The W A Sheaffer Pen company in Fort Madison saw profits rise to 432 714 80 for the year ending February 28. It earned 432 714 80 after taxes and reserves, up from 235 515 64 the previous year, on a fiscal year basis.
The bodies of two elderly women killed when the county poor home burned, including the steward’s residence and the men’s dormitory, were recovered by searchers Wednesday afternoon. Both victims were badly burned and found in the cellar.
Kansas City AP John Dexter AAA official told state agriculture officials that the wheat referendum is a broader test of the AAA program. The vote, by May 25, aims to express farmers opinion on the wheat plan and the AAA as a whole amid opposition from some groups.
The Civil Service Commission certified two eligible candidates for postmaster at Olin Reva White and Arthur M Butler.
An advertisement promotes Clark's spring clothing as affordable Easter wear for women and children, urging shoppers to buy now before prices rise. The message emphasizes easy on the Easter purse and marching proudly in the Easter parade with Clark's outfits.
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