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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1937
Page
1
The Federal Trade Commission probes monopolistic practices linked to high living costs. President Roosevelt urges large scale housing contracts, risking small contractors. Builders may cut costs if they win multi house deals, but labor and material prices limit gains. Residents weigh auto ownership against home buying as housing debates intensify.
Roosevelt calls for an annual $116 million slash in highway expenditures while pushing a $16 billion privately financed housing program. Congress stalls as Democrats and Republicans attack both proposals and crop control measures amid looming filibuster tensions and a planned December 22 recess.
Democrats and Republicans clash as the Senate leaders Hayden and Ashurst oppose a $216.5 million to $100 million highway cut proposal. House roads chair Cartwright blasts the plan while Roosevelt insists on budget balance and a proportional reduction.
The piece cites President Roosevelt urging reduced federal road funding to about 125 million annually from the 1940s, arguing highway projects deliver immediate and long term benefits while criticizing unnecessary public buildings and power projects. It notes critics claim more road spending could aid recovery and mentions graft concerns tied to Sioux City and Des Moines.
Senators O'Mahoney and Borah introduced a bill in the senate to require every corporation engaged in interstate commerce to obtain a federal license. The bill would trigger an "economic constitutional" convention by the federal trade commission to draft plans for federal charters and submit them to Congress for approval.
The bituminous coal commission ordered price changes for soft coal east of the Mississippi and in Iowa. Householder types saw minimum prices cut 5 to 15 cents per ton while coal for railroads and utilities rose 5 to 20 cents per ton. The orders take effect December 15.
The essay recounts Clarence Hawkes life story of courage after blindness and amputation. It lauds his transformation from disability to naturalist author, noting his works like Shaggycoat and Piebald and his gift of teaching others to find light in darkness.
Clarence Nielson of Independence Iowa was elected president of the American Butter Institute at its 29th annual convention in Chicago. He succeeded C H Haskell of Chicago.
The International Livestock Exposition showcases strong Iowa presence led by Mimi Repeater a 92-pound Southdown wether shown by Jack Hampton at the University of Illinois entry. Edward Brothers of Watford Ontario wins grand champion Aberdeen Angus bull Bando Lier with junior and senior honors. Ames plantation Grand Junction Tenn claims junior champion. Storm Lake youths Harold Foell and Ted Wise win in livestock pad prevention demo. Iowa exhibitors claim top spots in Poland China and Percheron classes across region 2 with multiple place awards.
House sponsors of crop control and wage hour legislation engage in horse trading to win votes for the farm bill. Jones and three Southern lawmakers sign to force the wage hour bill to the floor as Patman and allies push parity price moves. Amendments to the Senate measure target cotton exports and dairy protection while debates on farm policy intensify.
DES MOINES AP State Liquor Chairman Bernard E Manley said he has documentary evidence of illegal liquor transactions totaling 62000 in Sioux City during July and August. The file includes orders and freight bills affidavits and depositions and will be turned over to Attorney General John H Mitch ell.
Tuesday the board of directors adopted a resolution calling for dissolution of the corporation. McClintock and W. Horn said area operation plans will split the company into geographic regions to continue operations, with July 1 1937 as a policy start and four month review guiding future steps.
Rep. Andresen of Minnesota criticizes corn marketing quotas in the farm bill. He says the provisions are confusing and likens the program to an algebra problem. He urges lawmakers to rethink policy and act quickly to avoid consequences.
William H. Curry of Tipton Indiana won the corn king title at the International Livestock Show for the second year in a row, with yellow dent sample judged best. Floyd Hiner of Lewisville Illinois took reserve corn, Melvin Wagoner of Hammond Indiana became corn prince, and Stanley Hurst of Manila Indiana earned reserve junior. Curry’s win marks Indiana’s fifteenth corn king crown. Illinois claims two corn prince titles. Wagoner regained the prince title for Illinois after eight years.
New York report says Mr and Mrs Ely Culbertson will divorce on mental cruelty grounds while continuing to play bridge from opposite sides. They wed in 1923 and have two children. custody will be shared. Culbertson has transferred assets to support wife and kids.
Miss Jeanette MacGregor announced her resignation as Iowa relief director effective Wednesday. Mrs. M Opal Fore, MacGregor’s assistant, will serve as acting director pending further action. The committee discussed revising county grant bases tied to bonded debt and population amid a state relief funding review. Des Moines Council criticized ending federal surplus commodity distribution to Iowa’s needy. Governor Kraschel halted distribution due to costs.
Popolo d Italia editorial attributed to Benito Mussolini says Japan is invulnerable and urges China to seek peace terms with Japan. It ridicules Brussels peace efforts and questions US participation in European conferences, citing Norman Davis and Roosevelt speech echoes.
The Alabama football team accepted a bid to play in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Negotiations were completed by telephone with Alabama officials. California’s Bears, Pacific Coast Conference champions, are unbeaten with one tie to Washington.
Washington AP reports the social security board approved a program for aid to the needy blind in Iowa. The board said no federal grant had yet been made for the Iowa plan.
A 7 year old from Van Meter Iowa Junior Clayton Tuesday is named one of six national health champions among 4 H club members based on nearly perfect scores. The national committee noted no scoring distinctions and four girls were also named champions.
Reports from Shanghai say a Japanese naval detachment seized a launch flying the American flag moored near the French concession. The launch, once Chinese owned, was said to be sold to an American firm. Consul General Gauss reported ownership ambiguity and American officials hope for a quiet resolution with indemnity if needed.
Arthur Bugs BarR argues government control of the egg laying industry is unlikely. He notes a recession in administration metrics and cites a need for technical advice, insisting hens lay eggs regardless of supply laws and urging experts to address the point for recovery.
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