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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
1
The Supreme Court reportedly ruled that evidence obtained by tapping phones cannot be used in prosecutions, a decision tied to a New York bootlegging case. Justice Hugo Black, once linked to the Ku Klux Klan, joined the majority. the ruling prompts questions about legality and authority.
President Roosevelt and Governor Landon exchange telegrams stressing a firm foreign policy and rejecting peace at any price. Landon criticizes Congress members for hamstringing the administration in handling the delicate Far Eastern crisis. The letters aim to reassure both domestic and international observers of united resolve.
Felix Adler argues the true goal of business is to make a life not merely a living. Goods profits and dividends are by products and the test of work is the kind of people it creates, not the wealth. He warns that using money to make men is true progress and urges faithful adherence to this noble philosophy.
The column by Arthur Bugs Baer satirically argues against American involvement in China. It critiques apologies as worthless and notes three congressmen on newsreels asserting U.S. business interests abroad, suggesting broader public skepticism.
President Roosevelt assailed a minority in the utilities sector and parts of the press for spreading fear that slows private investment. He cited talks with Philadelphia Electric and Duquesne Light leaders confirming no government interference. He pledged to advance wage and hour reforms and other New Deal goals.
Shanghai reports General Chiang Ching-Kuo leading 100000 Mongol warriors to Shansi and joining forces with Kuomintang remnants and Communist leaders. Foreign observers see Moscow backing China with Outer Mongolia as part of a deal, while Japan moves 30000 troops toward Hankow Canton corridor and Bias Bay ports.
Nine naval destroyers moved from San Diego to San Pedro with fleet organization and training cited as the official reason. Officials described the fleet as in peak efficiency and training, ready for instant action in emergencies.
The Agriculture Department reports 57,492,000 winter wheat acres with 76 percent condition on Dec 1, forecasting a 630 million bushel crop. 1937 output totaled 685,102,000 bushels on 57,612,000 acres. Acreage is near last year’s record but above the five year average, with reductions in north central states and increases in Washington and Oregon. Rye planted totals 6,869,000 acres, down 9.5 percent from 1936.
Des Moines reports USDA estimates show Iowa winter wheat at 68 percent of normal and rye at 76 percent on December 1, lower than the December 1, 1936 readings when wheat reached 86 percent and rye 89 percent, reflecting a weaker aggregate grain outlook for the state.
Special to The Gazette. In Toledo Iowa Cornell College won a suit to obtain possession of land valued at more than $60 000. Judge B O Tankersley upheld Cornell’s claim against Luella Warner, a Toledo law office employee, alleging that a deed to Miss Varner from Anna B Johnston was intended for the college. The college contends Miss Johnston directed Varner to draw deeds conveying real estate to Cornell and that Varner forged Johnston’s signature, substituting Cornell as grantee for a 525 acre tract in Perry and Carlton townships. The trial disclosed the deed dated December 2 1931 and filed January 20 1936.
Washington report says William Green accuses John L. Lewis of causing the breakdown. After ten weeks of fruitless negotiations, AFL CIO peace conferences ended with George M. Harrison stating the talks are off and no reconvening date is set. He notes no current chance for renewals, though both sides would be available if an agreement arises.
St Paul report confirms Frank B Kellogg former secretary of state and Nobel laureate died at 7 14 p m after pneumonia and cerebral thrombosis. He was 80 and would have turned 81 on Wednesday. Family and physicians described a prolonged coma since Saturday night with a brief rally before death. Kellogg linked Briand in the pact renouncing war, a milestone in his fifty seven year public career spanning farm roots to the U S Senate ambassadorial roles and the Hague court.
A federal grand jury returned fourteen indictments charging the sale of airplanes parts and munitions to Bolivia in violation of neutrality laws. Named defendants include Curtiss Wright related companies and the American Armament Corporation.
Hollywood coroner Frank Nance ordered an autopsy on Ted Healy after his physician refused to sign a death certificate. Healy died Tuesday at 11 30 am at his home where his wife Betty Hickman was hospitalized. Initial reports cited heart disease and rumors of beating but no marks of violence were found on the body.
Britain and the United States consider a pact to mobilize naval forces if the Far East deteriorates. The agreement would deploy Britain's Mediterranean fleet to the Far East and shift much of the U S Pacific fleet to western bases. The move follows Japan’s hard line in Sino Japanese tensions.
Edward H. McReynolds age 49 a former president of the Advertising Federation of America died by suicide at his St Louis home Tuesday a revolver bullet ended his life Mrs August Reynolds his wife found the body in his room police offered no immediate motive found at home in St Louis INL report
Iowa 1937 crop tonnage far exceeds 1928-32 averages. Feed grains up about 17 percent, all tame hay 2 percent higher. Corn yields about 45 bushels per acre, total production near 503.5 million bushels, close to the 1932 record. Comparisons with 1936 drought show marked improvement.
Detroit ins judge denied Gertrude S Redfern’s petition to declare aviator Paul Redfern legally dead citing lack of jurisdiction. The case is referred to circuit court for action after Redfern disappeared ten years ago on a flight over South American jungles.
Washington fiveweek special session of the 75th Congress adjourned sine die at 5 13 p m Tuesday without enacting Roosevelt seven point program. The housing bill passed the senate 68 4 but final action awaits regular session in January. Only a $225000 mileage bill for travel was enacted. Senate leaders predicted action on crop and housing bills when the new session opens.
Final settlement of a $55,000 personal injury suit by Fred L. Zody 28 of Toledo against the estate of Edward F Winslow and Miss Ann Winslow was reached in district court Tuesday afternoon under a stipulation. The agreement calls for the defense to pay $4,600 of a $5,000 jury verdict and costs totaling $694.50, and resolves a dispute over taxing costs.
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