28 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1937
Page
1
In a jumbled look at postwar recovery the piece cites conflicting claims of prosperity with 1929 heights and high deficits. It contrasts Supreme Court protection of free speech in Herndon with Roosevelt's push against stock market speculation, plus union strike debates and Floyd Gibbons legal trouble over a flood broadcast.
Administration leaders said the budget bureau approved legislation granting President Roosevelt authority to trim all federal appropriations by up to 15 percent. Representative Clarence Cannon introduced the measure after a White House visit, giving the President power to impound funds and release portions as needed.
Iowa governor Kraschel pushes to earmark auto sales tax for farm to market road funding before adjournment. The Rock Island shops in Cedar Rapids face contractor closures with many workers left uncertain, urging the railroad to either maintain stable local employment or relocate work to Silvis.
President Roosevelt outlined a drive to save public funds without harming services. He cited a $30 million flood control appropriation as sufficient, while Congress trimmed about 25 percent from a small deficiency bill affecting several agencies.
Secretary Wallace warned that the southwest dust storms have blown away the cream of the soil. He cited data showing 200 pounds of dust per acre on Iowa fields layered over snow and that eroded soils hold far less organic matter than virgin soil. He added the fine dust from Texas Oklahoma and Kansas is largely detrimental to Iowa soil health.
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In Des Moines the Iowa House faced a noisy session as a social security bill was rushed to the appropriations committee. A move to adjourn followed threats by Republicans to decry the April 20 session date, and lawmakers sparred over cigaret tax and other measures.
The body of Dr. Harry W. Woodruff Jr., eye specialist at St. Louis City Hospital, who vanished on December 29, was found Tuesday in woods three miles south of St. James. Coroner Oral Licklider reported a bottle with a poison label and a hypodermic needle nearby. a note said he was tired of fighting himself.
Acting Secret Service chief Joseph E. Murphy said $21 525 in gold coins of 5 10 and 20 denominations were unearthed on S E Bills farm after a 1918 demand for gold to cover Panama Canal bonds. R W King and Sophie L Bills recovered the treasure and deposited it for redemption by the Treasury. heirs may claim it.
Washington report says the House approved and sent to the Senate a bill to repeal a 1936 tax law section that required corporations to disclose salaries above $15,000. The action aims to remove public salary disclosures for high earners in corporations.
Edward of England sues author Geoffrey Dennis and publisher William Heinemann in London over the book Coronation Commentary. Despite apologies and withdrawal, the duke seeks unspecified damages and an injunction to halt U. S. circulation, with details to be decided by a jury if the case proceeds.
Dodd Mead officials said the Duke of Windsor's libel suit against author and English publishers has not altered their plan to publish Coronation Commentary in the United States. They reported no word from the English publisher and no change in the situation, despite threats of further action. The American edition was set for release.
Mrs Wallis Simpson was free to apply for a final decree of divorce enabling her to wed the Duke of Windsor who relinquished the throne for her The six months legal interval between preliminary and final decree was prescribed by British law Continental on page 2 Col 5 continued notes of the case.
The Wapsie Valley fairgrounds in Central City face a district court hearing before Judge John T. Moffitt as trustees rebuttal testimony begins after objectors rested. Intervenor Linn County Fair, Inc. claims it holds the purchase option backed by George O. Filloon and others, arguing the option serves public-spirited aims for a fair association. The trustees acquired title via sheriff's deed after a foreclosure. judgment around 4400 dollars was awarded in 1933.
A friend recalls the old almanac hanging behind the kitchen stove and its jokes and signs of the zodiac. The writer muses on bygone days, home routines, and soap I anecdotes, ending with homesickness and a question about happiness.
In Newark New Jersey federal court the Parker kidnapping trial opened amid a bribery scare. Prospective juror Michael Blessington said he was approached by Peter Dodd of Orange with promises of five to ten thousand dollars to influence the case before being excused from service as a government employee. Judge William Clark excused the juror panel before Blessington's story was heard.
In Wilmington Delaware a bid to appoint Homer Martin president of the United Automobile Workers as a director of General Motors failed at a stockholders meeting. Harold Thatcher of New York nominated Martin to challenge the management slate, but Thatcher won only five votes.
Patrolman Edward Casey was struck by a runaway driver in front of city hall while responding to a hit-and-run report. He was injured but the approach suggests an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
President Roosevelt ordered relief action as floods calmed in a six state area. Death toll reached fifteen with five missing as Ohio Crest rose to forty one feet at Wellsburg and Pittsburghs downtown rivers begin to recede. Other cities in the region reported falling waters and optimism spread among flooded communities.
President Roosevelt departed Tuesday night for a twelve day fishing cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. While away he hopes Congress will tackle the New Deal agenda, including the key measure to enlarge the Supreme Court.
Boston police asked Thomas A. Greene, a $40-a-week bookkeeper, to explain support for two ex wives and six children, a luxurious apartment, and $5,000 in gifts to "a brunette." His explanation relates to a $30,000 shortage in his accounts.
Arthur Bugs Baer argues Belgium faces perpetual hardship under Allied protection. He compares Belgium to an unlucky adopted child and notes its fragile status since 1914 while Europeans promise intervention if needed.
All games postponed in the American League as weather affects schedules. In the National League standings Pittsburgh leads 10 0 00-161 and St Louis 01 11 0x-381, with Blanton Swift Todd Well and Ogrodowski contributing to the box.
A two year neutrality bill banning munitions shipments to belligerents and granting the President broad discretionary power for cash and carry trade was approved by Senate and House conferees. The measure aims for quick enactment before the temporary neutrality law expires.
Gov. Merriam announces agreement ending the Stockton cannery strike involving 1,300 workers and recognizing the workers union as bargaining agent. Eighteen Detroit sit downers were arrested at Parke Davis plant amid narcotics charges as federal agents move to enforce laws. Washington eyes the administration labor program while Madison cords a labor enforcement conference.
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska said after a White House conference Tuesday night that lawmakers would work out legislation this session addressing the administration's power policy. He indicated that legislation affecting the New Deal conservation program would also be pursued.
President Roosevelt indicated Attorney General Homer Cummings suggested revising the Sherman and Clayton acts to curb alleged steel industry collusion in government bidding. He noted a Justice probe found insufficient evidence to prosecute and outlined a plan to study enforcement and possible strengthening of anti trust statutes.
President Roosevelt on Tuesday urged Vice President Garner to defeat the Tydings price maintenance bill. He argued it would legalize certain business sale contracts now barred by anti trust laws and worsen price increases, calling the timing untimely amid rising costs.
Washington AP report notes President Roosevelt broadened his warning against stock speculation by government employees to include the general public. In a press conference he cited the country’s welfare and said the idea had been in consideration since 1927. He deferred on banning margin trading, leaving that decision to the securities commission.
Magistrate Michael A. Ford ruled that a man who keeps his hat on in the presence of women in a bar or grill is a potential disturber of the peace and guilty of disorderly conduct. The ruling followed a New York report on etiquette and alcohol formalities.
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