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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1937

Page

3

Secret anti trust program aims to hire more attorneys general

The article details a confidential plan in the justice department to recruit about 20 special assistant attorneys general to pursue anti trust prosecutions. It notes the expected annual cost around 150000, bringing total anti trust funds under Rob it Jackson to approximately 1.25 million. The piece also covers political reactions to the war referendum idea and mentions prominent figures and groups in New York.

Ashing Ton Ee Ax Justice ‘Department Proram Cummings Genral Robit Jackson Jackson Federal Trade Commission Federal Reserve Eccles Roosevelt Hull Ludlow War Communist Party of New York State Socialist Party of New York Communist League of New York Socialist League of New York United May Day Committee Ludlow Ham Fish New York Sleeping Car Porters of America New Jersey

Pattern 4674 Anne Adams frock sale notice

Pattern 4674 described as a flattering surplice style frock for workwear. Details include brief sleeves a V-neck and action-pleat skirt with optional ruffles lace or ric rac. Offered in sizes 34 to 48. yardage listed for size 36. Send 15c for pattern with instructions and pattern department address in New York.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York

Stars Say For Tuesday December 21

Social and confidential matters top this day driven by planetary directions. Pleasure and secret plans loom around gifts and social or domestic functions while work and business seem minor. Birthday individuals may feel irked by work yet energized by social and artistic interests.

Genevieve Kemble

Reform School story plans for Dead End kids

Hollywood reports Jack Warner signs the Dead End group for Reform School a film exploring juvenile corrections mirroring Alcatraz style public image. Cast includes Leo Gorcey Gabriel Dell Huntz Hall Billy Halop Bobby Jordan Bernard Punsley and Gloria Dickson Lew Seiler directs with Bryan Foy.

Hollywood Jack Warner Goldwyn New York East Side Leo Gorcey Gabriel Dell Huntz Hall Billy Halop Bobby Jordan Bernard Punsley Gloria Dickson Lew «Seiler Bryan Foy

Coat of arms crossword clues and word list

A scrambled crossword puzzle clue set with horizontal and vertical entries listing terms like coat of arms, Ignatz, hastened, opposite of dead, feminine pronoun, swift, jockey, ground, maintains, contrary, gems of apples, furnace basket frame, angry, stream, more recent, deputy, mandate, weed turning machines, sleevness cloak, Persian gold, girl, com, prefix, native metals, opera melody, to habituate, pointed missile, species of pier, middle, this country, above, withered, island, to scorch, capital, recognizes, heir, English coins, circular enclosure, most of its people engage in, arid tracts, to retain for future use, vagabond, form of be, legal rule, Indian, equipment, farewell, five and five, naked, narrative poem, to cure, bustle, sound, gibbon, afresh, venerable, sea eagles, caterpillar hair, vulgar fellow, mire, observed.

Ignatz

Hollywood Toasts and Birthday Cheers Across Screen Stars

Festivities mark Ann Warners birthday and the Virginia Bruce Jack Ruben marriage. The Bert Taylors celebrate a wedding anniversary as an immense Hollywood cake tops past confections. Andy Devine vows a test beard for Gone With the Wind while Doug Fairbanks Jr. battles a cold sneezing through a long day at work.

Ann Warner Virginia Bruce Jack Ruben Bert Taylors Hollywood Andy Devine Doug Fairbanks, Jr

Sixty-One Fined for Unlawful Assembly in Memorial Riot

In Chicago sixty-one defendants were fined for unlawful assembly connected to the Memorial day riot at the Republic Steel plant where ten people died. Six persons were fined ten dollars plus costs. the rest paid one dollar plus one dollar in costs. The conspiracy charge was lowered on advice of Mal Coghlan. the six fined ten dollars included two women and three CIO organizers.

Chicago Republic Steel Mal Coghlan CIO

Executor appointed for Mabel B. Emmons estate Iowa

George A. Emmons named executor of the Mabel B. Emmons estate in Linn County Iowa on December 7 1937. Creditors and those with claims must file with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorney B L. Wick appointed to assist.

Radio Programs Morning and Evening Broadcasting Schedule

A dense listing of radio programs across NBC CBS and affiliated stations. It catalogs show times and performers from morning through evening, including orchestras, soloists, bands, and serials such as Morning segments on WEAF WJZ WABC stations and specials like Amos ’n’ Andy, Kellogg’s segments, and program blocks with Laughter and Band features.

David Harum NBC WEAF Norman Sherr WJZ May “Lee Taylor CBS WBBM KMOX Homemakers’ Exchange Bennett and Wolverton Bla WABC WCCO Harpy Jack John Sutherland Bonnet Dick Fidler Jack Major Vic and Sade Margaret Daum Guiding Light London Teacher Johnnie Johnston Hilltop House Rakov WEAP Edward Davies WJZ Chain Bersar Amos 'N' Andy Easy Aces Hendrik Williams Weaf Chain I Leon Glenn Darwin Glen Shinarstone United States Navy Band Russ Morgan Weaf Ann Edward G. Robinson Claire Dense Weaaine Maree Weber Ransom Sherman Ros Shields Hp Hush Johnson Benny Goodman Jimmie Fidler NHC del Casino William Seattits Norwegian Glee Club of Boston WEBM Al_Donahue Jimmy Dorsey Leighton Noble WABCG Trump Davidson Joe Reichman Dene Freddie Nagel Ted Florito

Funeral services for Dr Henry Hell vet surgeon in Wilton Junction

Funeral services were held for Dr Henry Hell a veterinarian and former Iowa Veterinary Association president who died of a heart attack Friday night. Born November 27 1877 in Scott County he studied at Iowa State College and earned his D V M from the University of Pennsylvania in 1904. He married Minnie Elmergreen in 1906 moved to Wilton Junction in 1921 and was affiliated with several Masonic groups. He is survived by his widow a son Chester two brothers William and George.

A. F Mystic Shrine Zarephath Davenport Chester William George Wilton Junction Oxford Junction Sarah Shrinda Gibson Methodist Episcopal Church Samuel Knoer Monmouth Berniece Hanwardsen Lelia Lasack Clara Claussen Blanche Cross Davie Kotilinek Monmouth High School Baldwin Bayless Business College Dubuque Preston Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Club Club Marcia Reynolds George Miller Louis

Roosevelt matriarch liable in auto crash damages case

A sealed verdict awarded Frederick Grewen of New Rochelle 21000 dollars in damages from Mrs James Roosevelt and chauffeur Louis E Depew for injuries he claims from an April 3 Manhattan crash. Mrs Roosevelt was not in the car at the time and Depew was driving.

White Plains N. YY Supreme Court Mortimer B. Patterson Frederick Grewen New Rochelle James Roosevelt Louis E. Depew Grewen Mrs. Roosevelt

Wall Street blamed for rail plight in Truman senate speech

Senator Truman charged wild greed of Wall Street bankers and criticized the ICC and Judge Wilkerson. He urged government oversight of railroad finances and warned against mere rate tinkering, saying a major overhaul of rates, finances, management, coordination, and consolidation is needed.

Washington Ins Wall Street Truman Missouri Senate Interstate Commerce Commission James H. Wilkerson Chicago Congress

Justice Department agrees to Supreme Court review of holding act

The Justice Department said it will seek Supreme Court review of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Solicitor General Reed filed a memorandum calling the case a matter of urgent public interest after a January ruling in federal court upheld the act. The New York circuit affirmed the decision on November 8.

Washington Department of Justice Supreme Court Stanley Reed Federal Court For Southern District of New York Circuit Court of Appeals

Final Honors Paid for Ambassador Robert W. Bingham

Robert Worth Bingham fonds honored by state nation and Britain as ambassador. His body returned from Baltimore for services at Calvary Episcopal church and burial at Cave Hill Cemetery. Representatives of President Roosevelt, the state department, and Great Britain attended the ceremony. A cavalry detachment from Fort Knox escorted the funeral party from the train to the church.

Louisville Robert Worth Bingham British Empire Baltimore Roosevelt State Department Great Britain U. S. Cavalry Fort Knox Calvary Episcopal Church Cavehill

F D R Urges Nation to Cut Christmas Traffic Death Toll

President Roosevelt branded traffic accidents a common enemy and asked every man woman and child to join a nationwide drive to reduce holiday deaths. In a letter to D D Fennell head of the National Safety Council he urged motorists and pedestrians to take utmost care during the season.

Chicago Roosevelt D. D. Fennell National Safety Council

Notice of Appointment of Executrix for Mak Estate

The state of Iowa Linn County on December 16 1937 Katherine A Mak was appointed Executrix of the estate of Linton J Mak late of Linn County deceased qualified and authorized All persons indebted should pay promptly Those with claims must file them authenticated in Linn County District Court clerk office Roy C Pountain attorney

State of Iowa Linn County Mabel B. Emmons George A. Emmons Linton J. Mak Sama the Clarke

Ironic Tale: Uncle Orchie’s Campaign History

A rustic recount of a county tax assessor candidate's campaign woes as narrated by a relative. The tale lists exaggerated deeds and misdeeds, from sleeping hours lost to personal scars, gifts, and kisses, ending with a dubious election loss by 353 votes.

Orchie Alway

234 Families Still On List For Christmas Cheer

An appeal notes 234 families remain on the Council of Social Agencies Christmas help list. The YMCA exchange, led by Miss Sadie Warner, accepts cash gifts to buy food and gifts for needy families including children needing stockings and coats.

Council of Social Agencies Sadie Warner

Theaters Showcases At The Paramount Rialto And New State

At the theaters Paramount Rialto and New State listed today feature prominent stars. Leo Carrillo and Jean Parker star in The Barrier at Paramount while Alcatraz Island showcases Ann Sheridan and John Litel. Gary Cooper and Franchot Tone headline The Lives of a Bengal Lancer at the New State with Wendy Barrie and Kent Taylor in A Prescription for Romance. Palace presents Turn Off the Moon with Charles Ruggles and Eleanore Whitney, plus Talent Scout with Donald Jones and Jeanne Madden. Rialto features Pat O'Brien and Humphrey Bogart in San Quentin and Charles Starrett in One Man Justice.

Paramount Leo Carrillo Jean Parker Iowa Alcatraz Island Ann Sheridan John Litel Don Terry Jacqueline Wells New State Gary Cooper Franchot Tone Wendy Barrie Kent Taylor Palace Charles Ruggles Eleanore Whitney Donald Jones Jeanne Madden Rialto Pat O

Slayer of farmer ends life in jail

Mike Munjas, 44, one of two bandits who confessed to killing Edward Pansa, 45, a Crete, Illinois farmer, on December 10, hanged himself in Will County jail. A deputy found his body hanging from a cell bar, after he supposedly tied a rope from a canvas mattress.

Carbon Monoxide Tragedy Near Leadville Claims Man and Child

A car stalled in a snowbank near Tennessee Pass in the Rockies, and carbon monoxide from a broken manifold is blamed for the deaths of George W. Barnes 35 and a 2-year-old girl Catherine Kavanaugh. Mrs Miriam Kavanaugh, the mother, remained unconscious and was hospitalized with little hope of recovery.

Leadville Colo Ins Rocky Mountains Tennessee Pass George W. Barnes Climax Catherine Kavanaugh Miriam Kavanaugh

Indict Four Labor Union Agents On Extortion Charges

A county grand jury indicted John E. McGee president of the laborers district council Donald A. Campbell president of the painters district council and two other union business agents on extortion and intimidation charges They allegedly sought to extort 2000 from Stouffer Restaurant Co and obtained 1200 They also sought 1500 from Isadore Gross and Samuel Stores Inc receiving 350 and threatened union men to halt remodeling unless payments were made

Cleveland (Ap Cleveland John E. McGee Laborers’ District Council Donald A. Campbell Painters’ District Council Campbell McGee Stouffer Restaurant Company Mose Donley Isadore Gross Samuel Stores, Inc

Marriage Licenses Issued to Sellers and Craft

Charles Sellers and Dorothy Craft, both residents of Belle Plaine, received marriage licenses.

Charles Sellers Dorothy Craft Belle Plaine

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Pau Matton Rc Eeight Kine Features Syndicate, Inc Stiely Cechitnat Mr. R Japan U. S Hitler Mussolini Nippon New Republican Policy Framing Committee Glenn Frank Mr. Roosevelt LUX Radio Theatre Tonight Marlene Dietrich Douglas Fairbanks, JR Lionel Atwill Cecil B. deMille Louis Silvers Cedar Rapids Time KRNT Louella C. Parsons International News Service Margaret Sullavan Leland Heyward Miss Brooke Maggie Hal Roach M-G-M Erich Maria Remarque Robert Taylor Spencer Tracy Robert Young Metro Taylor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Joan Crawford Joan Nancy Lew Loeb Mortimer Brauf William Powell Mrs. Tone Mike Romanoff 20Th Century-Fox Mike Ellis Island Romanoff America Brian Aherne John Hancock Roach Robert Spindola Madelon Kay Francis di Frasso B. L. Wick Ter MA Palace THE Eleanor Whitney Johnny Downs Kenny Baker Donald Woods Iowa News Robert W. Bingham Katherine A. Mak Executrixz Roy C. Pountain Cos Farmer Laves Mason Wendy Barbik Garrick Love Rex Beach Jpfan Parker Evmert Horton Melville Cooper Warner Bros Paramount Picture Benny Baker Isabel Jewel Steela Ardler
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