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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
2
A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Max Ely of 31910 Avenue NE on August 2. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lockner of Marion on August 2. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Volak of 521 Ninth Street SW on August 2.
Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin aged 82 died at her home on Eleventh Street NE at 2 15 a m Thursday. Harry H Young aged 60 of Fourth Street NW drowned Wednesday at 5 15 p m in the Cedar River near the North Western bridge.
At 9:02 PM Wednesday a short circuit in a radio at 1316 Fourth Street NW triggered a general alarm. Eleanor Dulin reported the incident and notified responders.
Howard Wilcox 25 a Downey farmer drowned while seining fish on the Iowa river south of Hills. He could not swim and slipped into a small bayou as witnesses watched. Coroner ruled no inquest, body taken to Snider funeral home in West Liberty. Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers. would have turned 26 Friday.
The U S government bureau of chemistry and soils funds new material work from agricultural surpluses and wastes. A four lab plan begins with $4,000,000 to Philadelphia Peoria US San Francisco and New Orleans, employing about 1,200 scientists to develop plastics of various kinds for transportable homes.
Frank J. Netolicky swerved into a ditch to avoid a crash with Ralph Lambert near Cedar Rapids on Highway 218. Netolicky escaped injury as his car rolled over eight miles south of the city. Lambert’s stalled car blocked the road while Mildred Sexton, a passenger, was unharmed.
The Star Spangled Banner was written to the melody of the English drinking song To Anacreon in Heaven, anchoring its tune to a prior humorous ballad.
A radio operator’s incoherent distress calls claimed his ship was afire and sinking southwest of Florida, with conflicting positions and a reported 38 missing. Coast guard efforts continued as doubts about the signals and the ship’s identity persisted.
The House rejected a slum measure and cut the Commodity Credit Corporation fund by 119000 dollars, sending the issue to the Senate Appropriations Committee where a floor battle looms over amendments and war-coverage funding. Adjournment talk swirled as leaders weighed a potential pocket veto and tensions mounted between House and Senate over social security tax and wage hour provisions.
The piece argues Hitler believes the Soviet Union will stay neutral while the Red Army and Reichswehr exchange insight. It notes behind the scenes talks between Hitler and Stalin, with Western democracies wary of potential collusion. Russia may refrain from initiative, letting axis and peace front powers contend for concessions.
President Roosevelt announces Ray Atherton of Illinois as minister to Denmark and sends Arthur J. Altmeyer of Wisconsin for a further term on the Social Security Board expiring August 13 1945.
Two gun battles marked a Bam strike near Green Mountain as 400 strikers gathered at an improvised headquarters known as The Bloody Bucket. Barricades and dynamited roads blocked non strikers while Denver reinforcements from Congress of Industrial Organizations and American Federation of Labor moved to support strikers in the contested tunnel site.
Officials plan a city wide protest against coal price hikes following an emergency meeting. Consumers may protest at the Chamber of Commerce and a community demonstration is expected to include the Cedar Rapids city council and the board of education.
Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax told the House of Lords Britain would use its good offices to mediate the Chinese Japanese dispute when fully employed. He warned that anti British agitation in North China could strain Britain Japan relations and reaffirmed Britain’s aim to protect interests in China while honoring third powers obligations. He said the Tokio formula of July 22 remains a basis for talks on the Tianjin dispute and signals no policy change in the Far East.
Hunter and Humphrey Moody of Decatur Illinois, who set the light plane endurance record, entered their 11th day aloft in Springfield and aimed for the 653 hour mark for heavy planes. They reported growing tired but planned to stay up to break the heavy plane record held by the Key brothers of Mississippi.
A Iowa judge disapproved of a taxpayer suit to speed tax assessments. Cadwell argued discrimination against millions of taxpayers and hardship for small towns. The judge said remedies in court would take years and noted public officials are presumed to perform their duties. The assistant AG urged seeking relief at the local board of review after assessment.
The Fort Dodge Messenger notes the departure of Miss Alice B Story after productive service spanning community outreach, a public book forum initiative, and cooperative work with clubs and individuals. Miss Story resigns effective September 1 after plans to spend winter in California with her mother Mrs Emily M Hagey.
Young born in Pomeroy Ohio September 14 1878 moved to Tipton 38 years ago married Elizabeth Fell in 1903. Survived by widow a daughter Ethel Van Velkinburg and her granddaughter Ethel Cedar Rapids. brother John Young Orange California. sister and brothers Anna Charles Arthur Young Pomeroy. many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Turner chapel Sunday 2 p.m. grave Tipton Masonic cemetery 4 p.m. Rev Otis Moore officiates.
The piece argues the Hatch bill could boost Roosevelt’s renomination bid by limiting political activity of federal job holders, potentially shaping the 1932 Democratic convention. It notes risks of splitting the party and the impact on backers like Farley if Roosevelt seeks another term.
Des Moines pickets resumed outside Younker Brothers as about 30 building service workers strike for a closed shop. Other downtown stores faced pickets, with union officials claiming store interference while Younkers denied mandatory unionization. Escalator construction halted amid the dispute.
Taft states Republicans must confront displeasure of vested interests while pursuing reform. He cites relief for the less fortunate and older pensions as needed, alongside restoring solvency and business, acknowledging the path will be hard. Hamilton County GOP endorses Taft for the presidential nomination. Dewey and other GOP figures also discussed as potential nominees.
A 16 day old robin can eat as many as 68 earthworms in a single feeding session. The rapid intake supports rapid growth as the bird develops.
The ash is described as the thirstiest of all European trees with well grown specimens capable of drawing 85 quarts of water from the ground on a hot day.
Reuben H. Davey, 52, a painter from Earlville, was sentenced to three years at Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to lascivious acts with a 77 year old Earlville boy. Judge Wood imposed the term on Thursday.
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