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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1938

Page

3

Soviet Accusations Reignite British Russia Hostility

In Paris, Russia blasts Britain as old tensions flare amid global tensions with Japan and Czechoslovakia. Andrei Vishinsky accuses British intelligence of murder plots and sabotage, while Kalinin claims Britain seeks a Russo Japanese clash. The postelection rhetoric signals renewed Anglo Russian distrust and calls for a strategic balance.

Paris INS Russia Japan France Moscow Britain Andrei Vishinsky Kremlin Grand Opera Vishinsky M. Vorovsky Kalinin England Far East

French flyers hold most world air records this year

France holds 52 air records, followed by Italy with 33 and the United States with 19. Russia has 18, Germany 17, Czechoslovakia 13, and Great Britain 10, according to the latest aviation rankings.

France Italy United States Russia Germany Czechoslovakia Great Britain

Washington Bank Notices Show Government Pressure on Credit

News analysis discusses currency controls and bank notices as the government pursues inflationary aims through credit restraint and loan promotion. It notes impacts on money flow, fear of deposits, and shifts back into business activity and commodities.

Washington R. F Jesse Jones

Old Dispute Foments Ango American Trade and Road District Hearing

Deepening friction within the new civil aeronautics commission and a fight over jurisdiction and patronage stalls progress on the Anglo American trade pact with Japan and Germany as officials forecast ICC action on race matters. A Linn County Iowa notice announces a hearing August 16 1938 before the Board of Supervisors on a proposed gravel road district with named landowners including Heynen Owen Phelps and Gibney and others.

Civil Aeronautics Commission Guiding Light Patterson ICC Linn County Clineton Sec Heynen Wilfred Owen Dessie Young Phelps Geo Fred Gibney Thos Nis John S Rammelsbere Nia Gustafson Rammelsbers Weiss Edward J Board of Supervisors Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa Robt Wesely

Government loans to press debated in tiny papers

The article notes that government loans to small newspapers have not been made and likely will not. It cites fear of dictatorial implications as a reason to avoid direct loans to the press and mentions RFC as the only outlet for any such action. It also states that no official policy against direct loans to the press exists and that Jones refuses to engage.

Bureau of Air Commerce Morris Sheppard Luke Lee Tennessee Pennsylvania Illinois Jack Jack's Store RFC Jones

Real estate transfers across multiple parties in 1938 notes

Charles R Murphy and wife transfer to Frank Kratoska and Emma Kratoska as joint tenants. D W Bates of Commercial State Bank to Wesley Angel and Marie Angel without warranty. Jessie M Williams, Nina R Treichler and Ruth Rydberg admin ad to Harcourt estate. Joseph A Kocirik and wife to Thomas J Wilkinson a half share in government lots 6 and 7. Sheriff of Linn county to Equitable Life Insurance Co deed for sections 1 township 85 range 7. Total values and dates noted as 1938.

Charles R. Murphy Frank Kratoska Emma Kratoska Belmont Park Valcon Jessie M. Williams Nina R. Treichler Ruth Rydberg Admx John W. Harcourt Grande Ave Place Joseph A. Kocirik Thomas J. Wilkinson Linn County Life Ins. Co Iowa

Iowa Electric Light seeks franchise for transmission lines in Linn County

A filing with the Iowa State Commerce Commission seeks authority for Iowa Electric Light and Power Company to construct operate and maintain electric transmission lines across public highways streams and private lands in Linn County Iowa. A hearing is set for August 25 1938 at Des Moines with objections due five days prior in triplicate. The commission urges objectors to appear with full authority.

Usb Eiu Tee Linn County Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Laws Iowa State Commerce Commission St. P.m. Linn Towa St. P.M State Commerce Commission Tts Des Moines Iowa

Puzzle letter fortune game hidden in a daily message

The text presents a playful daily game that converts the reader’s first name length into a key number by rules: if six or more letters subtract four, if fewer than six add three. Start at the rectangle’s top-left, check cells by key numbers left to right, then read the letters under checked figures to reveal a message.

Radio Programs Fill Evening Schedule With Orchestras

A dense list of NBC CBS and WJZ airings outlines an extensive evening and afternoon radio schedule. It cites numerous orchestras led by Goldman Bowes Henderson Dorsey and others, plus variety shows, dramas, and serials across WEAF WJZ WABC CBS and NBC networks with times from morning to late night.

NBC Weap Chain America WJZ Chain Men CBS WABC Iain WJZ_ chain Goldnan Wabc and Chain Toronto WEAF Major Music Cls KMOX Woco WCCO Richard Wimber Weaf Chain Larry Clinton WJ Chain Dusty, Rondes Horace Heldt Johnny Lonr Ray Pearl Inn Garber WJ2 Chain Dick Jurrens Carlos Molina Wee Weco Danes Horace Nenderson Weco Morning Devotions WHO NBG Abaachelor’s Children WAC Just Neighbors WJZ Josh Hiswins Finchvilfe Women White WEAP David Harum NHC Lorenzo Jones Kitty Keene Radio City Four Mary Margaret McBride WBBM Kmox Woo Myrt Marge National Farm and Home Hour WNBC Helen Trent Hilltop House Dan Harding Vice and Sade Edward Meelingh Helty and Bob Pepper Youne Wabco and Chain Milt Herth Ray Heatherson Uncle Ezra Ernie, Bolognini’s Orchestra Caroline WJZ. Chain Boake Carter Lyening Frank Risch Benjamin Sweet George Olsen Warc and Chain WIZ Chain Wid Chain Jimmie Fidler Jesse Crawford Andy Carl Deacon Moore Henry Busse WADBC Donahue Owens Will McCune Itichard Jumper Frank Trumbauer Liue Barron Billy Swanson Tommy Dorsey Husk O'Hare Woc

Social Secretary Sues For $75,000

In Los Angeles, Violet Wanamaker Cruger, former wife of Rodman Wanamaker, faces a $75,000 damage suit from Katherine Morrison. Morrison claims Cruger beat her three times in one day, kicked her, tore her clothes, and threatened servants who tried to intervene.

Los Angeles INS Violet Wanamaker Cruger Rodman Wanamaker Katherine Morrison Miss Morrison

Appointment of Administrator and Executrix in Iowa Estates

Notice announces the appointment of A G Keyes as Administrator of Florence Schleeter Inte's Linn County Iowa estate. The second notice states Fannie May Griggs has been appointed Executrix of BE E Griggs estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to present claims and debtors to pay promptly. Attorney W Crissman represents both estates.

State of Towa Linn County Florence Schleeter Levi Iowa BE. E. Griggs Linn Fannie May Griggs Executrix Crissman

Poet Edgar A Guest on Sons and Future Greatness

A verse poem reflecting on a newborn son and the allure of fortune, leadership, and skill. It envisions the cradle as a fountain of medals and toys representing future rewards, while noting the unknown tasks awaiting as the child grows. The poem emphasizes duty, ambition, and the call to become a man.

Simone Simon Leaves Ship After Contract Ends

French film star Simone Simon departs the liner Normandie for New York amid moody farewells and threats not to return. Her contract with 20th Century Fox has just expired, fueling her ire and abrupt departure.

New York INS Simone Simon Verce Horreeble 20Th Century-Fox

Simone hits hotel crowd and port with tax agents

A famous figure dodged fans at a hotel, reached a pier cabin, then faced internal revenue agents seeking income tax receipts and her passport. She claimed the bag contained the documents and, after a tense search, paid the $4,000 tax. She exclaimed she would not return.

Internal Revenue Veree Simone

Oskaloosa Man Killed by Live Wire Accident

Harold Beatty. 30, died when he touched a fallen live power line while dumping grass from a wheelbarrow at the C. C. Alsop residence. He worked as a yard man. widow and two young children survive. Also noting a study estimating a farm wife made about 235 425 meals in 30 years, valued at $35 000 at 15 cents per meal.

Oskaloosa Harold Beatty C. C. Alsop

Gough Estate Administratrix Appointment Notice

Anna Gough titled Administratrix of the estate of Frank W. Gough in Linn County Iowa seeks immediate payment of outstanding charges. Court clerk James Franken appears as Attorney, dated August 3 1938.

State of Iowa Linn County Frank W. Gough Anna Gough James Franken

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