18 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1937
Page
1
A three hour insurgent artillery barrage hit Madrid and air raids on two cities killed at least 37 civilians and wounded over 70. Loyalist authorities announced a vast espionage plot within Madrid with 55 arrests and a manifesto praising Franco.
In Yokohama police urged the conscience of a pickpocket who stole Helen Keller’s address book and more than 200 yen. The missing items held names of many American and foreign friends. Authorities planned a radio appeal and asked the thief to return the address book.
New York AP reports Jimmy and Johnny Woods the "scientific" twins of New York celebrate five years with a song. Jimmy the unconditioned twin often seems brighter, while Johnny with two years of clinic training frequently shows advantages, leaving psychologists puzzled by their personalities.
LONDON Americans may be addressed as Sir at coronation events as General Pershing and Mr Gerard hold Knight Grand Cross honors. The issue arises whether toastmasters should use Sir in banquets linked to the May 13 ceremony. Ambassador Bingham weighs knee pants and court garb for diplomats lacking a uniform.
The United States armada en route to Hawaiian waters faced a fierce Pacific storm with 60 mile per hour gale. The US S Zane and Reuben James sent to San Diego for major surgery on crew, then to rejoin after treatment. Despite the seas, the fleet maintains formation and tests seamanship.
AP reports a forecast for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. The week starts fair, then showers likely by midweek or toward week’s end with temperatures near normal overall.
Premier Mitchell Hepburn urged 3700 General Motors of Canada workers in Oshawa to drop the United Automobile Workers and back true representatives. He blamed John L. Lewis and Homer Martin for failure to settle the strike and called for workers to organize and seek a fair bargaining office.
May Christie, renowned for true-to-life novels, presents a new narrative in There’s Always Tomorrow. The story follows a girl who seeks success and discovers her identity through a romance and a near tragic danger. Opening chapters begin Wednesday in The Gazette.
A reader asks for help with chronic anxiety and fear affecting a bank executive. The piece cites a psychologist's view that fears are learned and can be unlearned, urging self awareness to reduce fear and its draining effect on energy, with a note to continue on Page 9.
The Roosevelt court bill hearings extend for ten more days with testimony to conclude before a possible end of next week. Opponents testify this week, proponents the following three days, as filibuster accusations rise and administration supporters fear gagging charges.
Putnam Connecticut police said a fourth arrest is to be made in the Windham county temporary home for children case as the legislative inquiry began. Philip Provandie, 5, superintendent, is free on 1000 bail for indecent assault. his wife Isabelle faces embezzlement charges. Wendell D. Ford, 36, a Provandie relative, is on 100 bail for receiving stolen goods.
Masie Coucher Ames, known writer who uses the pen name Massie Grieg, files for divorce in Reno from Delano Ames. The suit, filed Saturday, cites desertion after a July 1929 marriage in London where he now lives.
Union officials claim Ford Motor Co was not involved in the Saturday night slugging at the Detroit plant area. Baron de Louis and OG W. Penney, Ford unit leaders, were assaulted after addressing a union meeting. Hall initially accused Ford but later disclosures showed the company sought to clear its name.
In a 1937 column, Bugs Baer notes the leaning strike replaces the walking cow as a trend. The piece satirically credits army carpenters for activities resembling suspended animation and jokes about work, pay, and national stereotypes.
Ithaca police recovered a $1,500 gun belonging to John Phillip Sousa Jr. stolen from the Ithaca Gun Company factory in August 1927. The firearm, bought in Spain, had been sent to Ithaca for repairs, with the other five pieces resurfacing over time. The Spanish gun will be returned to Sousa, now living in southern California.
A two day fight over venue looms in Brigadier General Henry H Denhardt murder case as defense and prosecution prepare for Monday's opening. Otte defense lawyer argues fair trial impossible in the small town and may call witnesses including experts on bloodology and ballistics to support his plea of innocence.
In Bucharest, Prince Nicholas repudiates any involvement with fascist iron guards or other anti king groups after his expulsion from the royal family over marriage to a commoner. He pleads for calm and asks Premier Tatarescu to halt rumors that threaten national interests. He severs ties with those opposing Carol's regime.
Federal agents pursue Suhay and Power after twelve new suits and two bags containing 6960 dollars are found in a hotel room linked to the Katonah bank robbery. G man Wayne W. Baker lies injured in a Topeka hospital as Hoover says murder charges could follow if he dies.
Five occupants of a Riverton, Indiana, car were killed when the vehicle left a ferry on the Wabash River near Terre Haute and plunged into the water. Peter Milam and his wife Blanche Milam died, as did their four year old son Jack Warren and Mrs Warren. Warren and the child were not recovered by Saturday night. The car entered the Illinois ferry area and went through a guard chain into 25 feet deep water.
Postmaster General James Farley spoke at a dedication ceremony in Perth Amboy New Jersey asserting that Congress will approve and enact President Roosevelt's plan to reorganize the judiciary after thorough discussion by the Senate and House.
A colorful roundup notes Belgian aristocracy spending and social clashes at Horse History capital in Greeley. It highlights notable events from Paset-Sec 4 and mentions the twentieth anniversary of Battery E and a photographer capturing local Spring Fever scenes at the Elms hotel in Excelsior Springs. It previews features on reading, photo contests, home makeovers, and light human interest items.
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