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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
1
A collage of comments from Secretary Ickes and other officials runs through a late 1930s news page. Topics include press freedom versus corporate publishers, potential Lindbergh presidential talk, railroad and trucking rate requests, Brookings tax views, and farm income shifts with drought impacts.
Paris based bulletin reports semi official French sources say Britain and France may recognize Italy’s conquest of Ethiopia if Mussolini does not resign from the League of Nations. The move would ease tension and potentially preserve peace by keeping Italy in the League.
London reports Mussolini plans to quit the League of Nations and push a ten year triple alliance with Germany and Japan. He seeks to force British and French recognition of the Ethiopian empire and to influence Spain under Franco.
Judge Arthur E. Fisher sentenced Frank Wiley, 47, operator of a nudist club in Rockford, to ten years in prison on a morality charge. Raymond Carson, a former WPA arts project supervisor who pled guilty alongside Wiley, seeks probation and will have a hearing Monday.
The 2,000 manufacturers have convened in New York for a mutual talk on how to hurt President Roosevelt and hinder relief efforts, with some suggesting they prefer relief to aiding the administration.
A World War era reflection recalls Donald Hankey, his humble life in East London, and his choice to serve as a private to understand the common soldier. The piece praises Hankey’s faith as a wager on God, urging readers to take bold risks in truth and life.
President Roosevelt told the House Democratic Steering Committee he is determined to balance the 1938 39 budget by trimming expenditures by 800 million dollars from this year’s outlay of 7 345 655 000. He projected a 6 500 000 000 ceiling for the next year and stressed budget balance as a business aid.
Japanese naval forces seize the British launch Weidah in Shanghai while Nipponese troops breach Nanking’s gates and occupy sections of the capital. Japanese authorities report Wuhu captured and promise fall of Nanking within 24 hours amid heavy fighting and urban destruction.
Bethlehem Steel directors declared a common share dividend of 1.00 dollar, bringing the year’s total to 5.00 dollars. Previous quarters paid 1.50 dollars in September and October and 1.00 dollar in June, with 1.50 dollars paid in December 1936. The latest payment will be on December 24 to holders of record December 17.
The Paul McCarty murder trial was handed to jurors at 4 30 p m Thursday in Centerville. The case centers on a fatal shooting with the trial detailing evidence presented by prosecutors and defense.
The Federal Reserve Board index of department store sales fell from 93 to 91 in November, defying typical seasonal gains. Analysts note this decline may signal softer consumer demand and broader retail softness during the month.
Administration leaders learned the House nears forcing a vote on a constitutional amendment to give Americans the power to declare war. A Ludlow petition gathered 205 signatures to challenge the judiciary committee and push a national referendum. If approved, the amendment would strip presidents and Congress of war-declaration power unless invasion threats exist.
Indiana jury of eight farmers and four tradesmen convicts James Dalhover 31 of the murder of State Trooper Paul Minneman. U S District Judge Thomas W Slick sets Monday at 2 p m for sentencing after six ballots. Dalhover linked to the Al Brady gang and captured in Bangor Maine.
Freddie Bartholomew, 13, won complete control of his interests and affairs as guardian of his estate. Judge Elliott Craig appointed Mylli cent M. Bartholomew his guardian over parental objections. Freddie testified he wished his aunt to be his guardian and said his father can take care of himself.
Morrell Leeds, who has served as county agent for three years, passes the post to Howard A. Hamilton of Albia, named Cedar County farm agent at a directors meeting held Thursday afternoon. The article notes Leeds’ contract ends on December 31.
Mrs Dorothy C Garber wins divorce from orchestra leader Jan Garber in Los Angeles. Under the settlement she receives 125 dollars weekly for herself and daughter May.
At the New York convention the National Association of Manufacturers urged sweeping revisions to the Wagner labor relations act. Leaders including Ernest Weir and Charles Fahy called for reforms while denouncing government stances on labor disputes. They also attacked wage hour bills and pressed for stronger anti violence enforcement and legal reforms.
Sauser Motor Co Cascade Iowa offers a 1037 V-8 Ford 1% ton short wheel base truck with dual rear tires and helper springs at 595 dollars after regular 750. Three inquiries to the Gazette Want Ad prompted sale to the first inquirer. Gazette Want Ads reach about 42,000 families in eastern Iowa.
WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins announced 350 000 more people will be added to relief rolls soon, bringing total on WPA to about 1 575 000, amid a trade slump. He cautioned against predicting future relief needs and noted he would undergo a Mayo Clinic examination in Rochester, Minnesota.
At Peoria State Hospital 2500 patients shivered as heat failed in wards caused by a strike by 200 maintenance workers over the hire of a non union painter. Boiler stoppage halted a 250000 diagnostic addition and admin building work. Dr. Walter Baer reported 39 radiators cold and clogged drains risked patient illness.
A. L. Alexander the originator of radio's Good Will Court was sued for divorce in Reno Nevada by Helen Landis Alexander who charged cruelty in the filing.
A US frigid Arctic air mass from Alaska swept the country causing ice and snow. Seventy seven deaths were recorded including exposure in New Orleans and several snowstorm and icy road fatalities. Montana and Wyoming faced 35 below normal, Battleford Sask hit 40 below, Miami logged 78 above zero.
Federal economists report October receipts for principal farm products in seven west north central states fell by 3.366 million to 171.44 million. Government payments boosted total income to 172.872 million, down from 185.792 million a year earlier. Iowa receipts reached 38.691 million.
Democratic leaders predicted passage of the farm bill by the House after a day of defeats to compulsory features. In Senate action, battles over corn quotas and tobacco quotas continued with roll call votes promised on controversial issues. Senator Vandenberg led a bipartisan push for farmer referenda regulations.
Cartoon commentary by Arthur Bugs Baer critiques Congress delay while Washington plans trivial aid for farmers. The speaker mocks experts, suggests waiting out hard times, and compares advice to mail order catalogs with Amos and Andy as distractions.
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