Man in Cedar Rapids Reacts to Roosevelt Supreme Court Plan
A Gazette survey in Cedar Rapids captures mixed views on President Roosevelt’s proposal to add six Supreme Court justices if aging members over 70 do not retire. Teachers and salesmen express both support and skepticism about motives and impact, with some backing more justices and others warning of political aim.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Gazette
T. J. Bethune
Cedar Rapids Business College
Quotes on Supreme Court and presidential appointments
Kenneth Kent, a manufacturing company employee, states that the Supreme Court is a bulwark of American faith and opposes tampering with it. W. J. Bushnell, a hotel bellman, agrees that new blood is good but argues the President should not be allowed to appoint them.
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Kenneth Kent
Supreme Court
W. J. Bushnell
Hotel Bellman
Cafeteria Employee Comments On Leadership Rumors
Gale Whitcomb, a cafeteria employee, states she has heard patrons claim someone is trying to lead up to a dictatorship, though she knows nothing definite. The remark surfaces amid cafeteria chatter about leadership.
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Gale Whitcomb
New Blood Sought for Cafeteria Position Openings
Alice Burton, a cashier at a nearby cafeteria, says she has not read much but believes fresh personnel are needed to fill openings. She notes the idea as positive and indicates interest in new appointments.
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Alice Burton
Second Avenue
Mort Blum salesman quote sparks controversial remark
A partial OCR fragment presents Mort Blum a salesman making a charged remark about men and sexual activity. The readable text ends abruptly with an explicit phrase. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
Miller critiques age threshold for judges’ retirement
Merril Miller, a bookkeeper, argues for retiring judges at seventy to avoid fixed ideas, while questioning why fifteen years would be preferable to nine. The remark reflects debate over age and tenure in judicial service.
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Merril Miller
Debated Supreme Court Size In Private Interchange
Insurance man R. T. Moore questions knowledge on court reform arguing nine justices have managed the issue for years. Printer E. I. Sibert insists the Supreme Court should remain unchanged and not be meddled with by the government.
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E. I. Sibert
Supreme Court
Clerk Questions Presidential Picks At Retirement Age
M B Powlishta of 1114 First Avenue E a drug store clerk says it is reasonable to retire workers at a certain age but opposes the President naming six men of his own choosing at the present time.
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M. B. Powlishta
First Avenue E
Veteran store employee voices mixed views on Supreme Court expansion
Victor Williams of 225 First Avenue E argues that the decision should rest with voters while supporting younger jurists in the Supreme Court but opposes adding six new justices now. He emphasizes caution over rapid expansion and respects public input.
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Victor Williams
First Avenue E
Supreme Court
Westman Says No Change Needed in Rail Traffic
W. C. Westman of Chicago and Midland railroad, traffic representative, states there is no need for any change. He argues against altering current procedures or systems in place.
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W. C. Westman
Chicago, Illinois and Midland Railroad
Hewitt Deems Oil Station Opinion Keeps Status Quo
Leroy Hewitt, 21, an oil station attendant, says he believes the current arrangement should remain as is because more men would simply mean more opinions.
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Leroy Hewitt
Mind and morals from a 1937 science view
A 1937 notice presents thoughts on moral questions and science's role in society. It discusses a pilot father’s view on a son pursuing flying, the risk, and the idea that danger can spur growth. It cites divorce rates by state and questions about self sight through personality tests and accuracy of selfassessment.
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Atthor
Leigh Peck
Rights Then and Now Shake on Youth Pursuits
Dr. Hornell Hart argues that youths should pursue dangerous work if skilled, noting parental limits clash with the boy’s chosen path. The piece discusses state differences in risk tolerance and career opportunity.
Time Spent With Children and Kindness in Law
The piece contrasts wealthy parents who invest time and guidance with their children against others. It celebrates the R family’s strong principled bond and parenting. A Miss Manners column advises patience on marriage proposals. A New York case notes a motorist fined fifty dollars and license revoked for killing a dog, applauding magistrate Aurelio’s enforcement.
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T. A. Aurelio
New York City
Aurelio
Introduce Yourself to New Boy at School
Dear reader asks how to meet a new boy who ignores most classmates. Answer suggests the boys he spends time with could introduce him or plan a class or mixed party inviting him to join. Friendly gestures can help him feel less lonely.
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Miss Manners
Famous statesman of the Orient and other crossword clues
A puzzle style list featuring crosswords with clues for horizontal and vertical entries. Includes entries like Nimble, To be sick, Drinks to excess, Valuable property, Bard, Female deer, Jumbled type, Paid publicity, Mineral, and more heading into a full grid of terms and wordplay.
Iowa U Fraternity Aids Jewish Exiles From Germany
Special to The Gazette reports Gerhard Kalisch a 21 year old Jewish refugee from Berlin will join the University of Iowa this weekend and reside at the Phi Epsilon Pi chapter house. The national Jewish fraternity and Iowa alumni will support him and two other German Jewish refugees also to be housed there. Kalisch previously studied at Breslau and Paris before seeking refuge.
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Iowa City
Germany
Gerhard Kalisch
I¢m
Phi Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity
Kalisch
University of Iowa
National Jewish Social Fraternity
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Berlin
Breslau
University of
Paris
Iowa
Fraternity
Air Conditioning and Humidity for Comfort in Cold Weather
Medical note discusses how dry indoor air in February causes chill from skin and mucous irritation. Recommends maintaining moisture through humidification and evaporating 15 to 20 gallons daily in an eight room house. Prefers built in humidification but endorses stove or radiator humidifiers. offers a monograph for purchase.
Administrator with Will Annexed in Emma Toeller Estate
The undersigned on January 26 1937 was appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Emma Toeller of Linn County Iowa. Debts should be paid promptly and claims filed with the Linn County Clerk authenticated. Barnes Chamberlain and M Hanzlik serve as attorneys.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Emma Toeller
Iowa
Ae Sours
Will
Barnes
Chamberlain 4& M Hanzlik
Inauspicious impulses threaten promotions and power
The piece warns that rash temper and impulsive behavior could jeopardize prospects for promotion and cooperation with superiors and influential figures. It notes birthdays bring opportunities for growth and income if restraint is shown, while a tempestuous child may be impulsive yet capable and popular in business and social ties.
Planes Promenade On Empire Flying Boats
A London report notes the aircrafts feature spacious promenade cabins. Passengers reportedly spend much of flight time strolling the promenades and enjoying the views of the scenery below.
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London
Kenwood Presbyterian Boys And Parents Club Meet
Kenwood Presbyterian church leaders and parents plan a Y M C A church boys clubs project meeting in the church parlor Thursday at 8 p m. L E Crabbs executive boys' secretary of the Y M C A will organize the boys into Young Men Comrade Pioneer and Friendly Indian clubs and Carl Hendrickson will speak on value to Sunday school church parents and boys. A committee of Sidney Meyers Edward Cohr Ralph Veley and Lloyd Burger supported the effort.
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Kenwood Presbyterian Church
L. E. Crabbs
Y.M.C.A
Carl Hendrickson
Boys’ Welfare Council
Sidney Meyers
Edward Cohr
Ralph Veley
Lloyd Burger
Public notices and health Q&A amid 1930s civic filings
A mix of health Q and A items on sinusitis diabetes and gastric ulcer plus a legal notice from Cedar Rapids Investment Company detailing amendments to Articles of Incorporation. The notice sets stock dividends, redemption terms, and board determined rates, dated December 28, 1936. Officials listed include B. H. McKee by president and R. McKee ry secretary with Fred C. Pisee as attorney.
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Cedar Rapids Investment Company
Board of Directors
Grain scattered for birds along Cedar Rapids to Iowa Falls
About one hundred pounds of grain daily distributed from Rock Island cabooses between Cedar Rapids and Iowa Falls. The effort, funded by the Waltonian club and the federal grain inspection bureau, seeks to aid birds unable to find food on frozen ground, per M. J. Kelley Rock Island chief clerk.
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Waltonian Club
Federal Grain Inspection Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Falls
M. J. Kelley
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Hawaii school meal program a five cent lunch craze
In Honolulu the public school midday cafeteria meals in Hawaii have grown into a sizable operation worth about $500,000 annually. No single meal exceeds five cents in cost.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
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