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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
1
A column recounts gang-related graft trials, secrecy of grand juries, and a governor urged to probe, alongside notes on federal figures like Walton Hamilton and social security roles. It contrasts Cedar Rapids storm recovery with inflation fears and Alberta's social credit promises while outlining political tension and fiscal strain.
Grand jury probes reveal defense access to confidential Minneapolis Police reports on the Walter Liggett murder. Assistant AG Frederic A. Pike signals an official inquiry as defense questioning suggests copies of officer reports were in play. The defense shows witnesses to challenge Edith Liggett and Wesley Anderson while maintaining Cann’s alleged guilt.
Mrs. Walter W. Liggett testified from the witness stand that Floyd B Olson inspired or allowed the killing of her husband Isadore Blumenfeld known as Kid Cann. Gilbert of Mound a former GOP candidate for governor was cited as among the men who incited her to speak. Olson challenged Gilbert to name those he claimed had urged her to testify.
A. B. Gilbert, named by Gov. Floyd B. Olson as one of the men who prompted Mrs. Walter W. Liggett to make statements about him, denied the charge. He said Mrs. Liggett already had the idea before he could have influenced her.
Martin Hovde the Minneapolis weather observer testified at Isadore Blumenfeld’s murder trial about moonlight and conditions the night Walter Liggett was killed. He noted a 22 degree temperature, faint to moderate moonlight, light snow flurries and partial cloud cover at 5 40 p m. The testimony aims to cast doubt on Edith Liggett’s recognition of Blumenfeld in the murder car.
Cedar Rapids records a low of 2 below zero on Thursday night after a 3 PM high of 5. Light afternoon flurries gave way to clear skies, with a later low around 14 below zero. Rail and highway conditions improve as the cold eases.
Dr Newton argues worry has both positive and negative sides in a plain spoken essay. He contrasts constructive concern with baseless fear, noting some worry stems from love and responsibility while excessive fretting harms thinking and action.
AAA experts presented Administrator Chester C. Davis with a private outline for fast implementation of a soil conservation program. The memo proposes organizing state and county groups to carry out the bill’s aims, targeting 30 to 50 million acres for soil conserving use and planning farmer meetings to explain the law.
Eleven major corn refining companies announced they intend to pass along processing tax refunds to consumers once legal obstacles and individual tax determinations are cleared. The Corn Industries Research Foundation said no timetable or plan for direct payments exists yet. The participating firms include American Maize Products, Anheuser-Busch, Clinton, Corn Products Refining, Hubinger, Huron Milling, Ince, Keever Starch, Penick and Ford, Piel Brothers, A. E. Staley, and Union Starch and Refining.
George M. Moffett, head of the Corn Industry Research Foundation, told Gov. Clyde Herring that eleven major member firms decided to pass along the processing tax. The firms object to refunds seen as relief to processors while taxes were levied on ultimate consumers. No method for passing along funds was disclosed.
Howard Hughes, millionaire aviator and film producer, has purchased the Trans Continental and Western Air Inc flying laboratory. The deal was kept secret until delivery. The giant twin motored skyliner carries extra fuel for a 5000 mile cruising radius.
A streetcar carrying scores of passengers caught fire in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Five people were injured in a panicked rush to evacuate the burning vehicle.
Grand Island Nebraska Thomas C Eaton known as Big Jake announces a world wide challenge to rival gum chewers. He claims the world gum chewing championship after masticating 150 sticks of chicle at one time and invites competitors to come and take his crown.
President Roosevelt studied ways to cut federal spending as Congress weighed new taxes to fund unemployment and relief costs. Leaders Bankhead and Doughton urged a broad tax program beyond financing a farm bill and opposed funding the soldier bonus, while spending agencies briefed the president on current and future outlays.
Princess Louise Van Alen Mdivani will wed her former brother-in-law Prince Serge Mdivani in a quiet Palm Beach ceremony at the Van Alen villa. The bride is the divorced widow of the late Prince Alexis Mdivani who died in a Spain car crash after Barbara Hutson divorced him in Reno and remarried.
John Floss, 44, escaped from the Stateville honor farm with a guard’s car, and was captured in Chicago. Guard Homer Talley, 39, accused of driving part of the way, was jailed as authorities investigate the story. Warden Ragen said the guard possibly aided the escape. a snow-covered scene tied to the incident. Floss has a long armed robbery record.
Ottawa AP report on the throne speech outlining government plans to change ownership and control of the Bank of Canada. Lord Tweedsmuir presiding at parliament's opening said the government seeks a predominant interest and effective control of the bank.
The general Pekin strike ends with stores and services reopening under police protection after a compromise. Strikers allow ovens, eateries, beauty shops, taverns and filling stations to reopen while keeping Picket lines at the American Distilling Company. Officials say the distillery remains closed and negotiations continue.
Alberta's legislature opened with a throne speech by Lt Governor Walsh signaling a push for economic reconstruction through a social credit plan. The plan would involve seed and feed aid for farmers, agricultural stabilization, and direct relief, with no dividends yet proposed.
Arctic air drives widespread subzero readings across Iowa with -30s in the north and -15 to -20 in the south. Snow flurries fall in multiple cities including Spirit Lake and Davenport as officials warn of another frigid wave from Canada while rail service reports delays and drifting conditions.
Norman Thomas, veteran Socialist candidate for President in 1928 and 1932, said he would prefer running for Congress from a New York City district but would accept the Socialist nomination if drafted at the convention. He added that it is not time yet to consider presidential nominations and that Socialists should first build a vigorous party.
Davenport resident Ray Edelin pleaded guilty to stealing $23 from a lodging house roommate. Judge George W. Dashiel sentenced him to three months in the county jail in Centerville.
Harvard College Observatory announces the discovery of the heaviest star, 40 million times Earth’s mass, an eclipsing binary in Canis Major. The larger star has a ten million mile radius, the smaller seven million miles, both far outweigh the sun. The system lies near Sirius and Orion and its light takes 20 000 years to reach Earth.
A Commerce Commission survey estimated that at 47.17 million dollars the government could build seven ships a year and largely replace private munitions suppliers. The report, requested by the Senate Munitions Committee, cites potential savings in a push toward government arms manufacture and nationalization.
The Senate munitions committee closes its Morgan banking house inquiry with a costly, extensive history of wartime financing. The Morgan hearing alone likely cost around 100000 dollars in preparatory work, shaping a record that rewrites earlier war finance narratives as investigators wrap up proceedings.
G K Thompson asks Linn County Sheriff and Police Chief to curb drinking in public places and spiking in dance halls and cafes. He notes rising violations of the liquor act and urges strict enforcement with arrests for public intoxication. The code carries fines up to 100 dollars or jail up to thirty days.
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