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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
1
In Detroit, John L. Lewis wins a partial labor victory as the United Auto Workers gain recognition as sole bargainingagency for GM plants for six months. GM agrees to a five cent pay hike and 2000 sit-down workers evacuate under terms negotiated by Lewis Smith.
A German military three engine Junkers plunged through a blizzard into a busy Berlin market. Six people died and several injured as trolley wires were severed and a traveling circus lion cage was destroyed. Adolf Hitler was en route elsewhere at the time.
A reader laments quitting work with wayward girls and credits her loss of faith to self analysis. Dr. Newton argues motive, not origin, defines actions and urges returning to God-guided service, praising instinct as expression of beauty and moral purpose.
Laura Bryan pleads guilty to adultery as she recounts joining Homer Smith in a migrating scheme from New York to Rockford. Smith pled guilty to abandoning his wife and six children and received a suspended sentence, plus orders to repay welfare and provide monthly support.
In Washington the debate on President Roosevelt's plan to enlarge the Supreme Court dominated Congress. House Democrats split with defenders and opponents, Rep Harlan leading the defense while Rep Bell urged delay. The judiciary committee cancelled a hearing amid sharp denunciations, including a label against CIO leader John L. Lewis as a labor royalist. Senate Republican leader McNary presides as the clash continues.
Detroit reports a three way accord among Labor capital and government to revive the strike against General Motors. The United Automobile Workers wins six months of bargaining priority while production resumes nationwide. Sit down strikers at Flint plants to be evacuated this afternoon between ? and 6 p.m.
The article reports the peace terms between General Motors and the United Automobile Workers. It states the union is recognized as the bargaining agent, negotiations begin February 16, and all plants on strike will resume production. GM raises pay five cents an hour across 69 plants from February 15, funds added yearly, plus a moratorium on bargaining with other unions for six months.
The article discusses a power struggle between the American Federation of Labor led by William Green and John L. Lewis's United Auto Workers. GM executives, led by W S Knudsen, promise to consult with all employee groups. The six month truce with Lewis is seen as a potential broader battle over union dominance nationwide.
A sheriff seeks federal aid to curb hooded attackers using night riding and prayer threats. The piece notes threats via mail and questions if national authorities should intervene while describing the mob's brutal actions and a blamed patriarch at home.
A writer argues that praising the U S system is proper while criticizing it risks branding as reactionary. The piece condemns centralized federal power and warns against future obedience to a single authority wielding all branches of government.
A columnist notes media and political figures rode the wave of the last presidential campaign and now over the Supreme Court issue. Jay Franklin argues the President seeks court control as global change outpaces old experience, exposing Washington's disdain for experience as teacher.
An Ohio Representative introduces a bill to create a state fund allowing newly married couples to borrow up to 1500 for starting housekeeping. Critics warn of large requested appropriations and growing governmental paternalism as public funds expand beyond prudent uses.
Red Cross midwestern branch warns rehabilitation will span months and require vast funds. Linn county donors total $21,138.21 as of Thursday, with contributions from Boise visitors and local groups including Center Point, Robins, Sokol gymnastic, Alpha Gamma Delta, Kenwood Presbyterian, Lodge Prokop Velky, Lerner employees, and Christ Sanctified Holy Church Mission Society.
Iowa legislators appear puzzled by proposals to expand duties into matrimonial mediation. The chatter suggests they might reject or delay any shift, despite interest in new social guidance.
The Senate approved a bill to create a 20 million dollar disaster loan corporation to provide rehabilitative loans for flood affected areas. The measure would allow individuals to receive loans on liberal terms and send the bill to the House.
United Airlines flight disaster in San Francisco Bay ends secret romance between stewardess Ruth Kimmel and William Scott reservation clerk at Los Angeles airport. Scott says they had been engaged for several months and planned marriage soon. Kimmel was a Morrill Kansas native and Lincoln Nebraska nursing graduate.
News of the settlement of the General Motors strike boosted early trading in London. GM stock rose about four dollars from Wednesday’s close as U S Steel jumped to 110 1/4 and rubber shares gained between three and six pence.
General Motors common stock opened 10,000 shares at 70 dollars, up two percent on the New York stock exchange. The initial block, valued at 700,000 dollars, appeared on the tape 17 minutes after the opening bell.
AP reports the Los Angeles to San Francisco air crash in San Francisco Bay left at least four of eleven victims alive after impact but drowned before rescue teams reached them. The autopsy clarifies cause of death as drowning rather to immediate injuries.
The article notes the Cedar Rapids ice sheet beginning to melt as temperatures rise. The mercury climbs to 35 by 2 30 p m with cooler morning readings and a peak of 17 in late afternoon, dipping to 14 and rising to 16 by midnight per Chambers Inskeep readings.
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor calls the deal between John L. Lewis and General Motors executives a defeat for workers. He warns internal dissension harms labor and urges unity and cooperation across all labor groups in the United States and Canada.
Federal agents and local detectives arrested Sam Plamens of 216 Fourth Street SE Wednesday at 9 44 p m on a charge under the Iowa liquor control act for allegedly selling a quart bottle of state store whisky for 2 50. A second bottle one third full was seized from the coffee shop Plamens owned.
Iowa members of the House split along party lines on the retirement bill. Democrats Biermann Eicher Harrington Wearin voted for while Republicans Gilchrist Thurston Gwynne voted for. Democrats against Jacobsen are listed.
A private canvass suggests 40 to 43 senators oppose the President’s plan and if the trend continues the President faces a swamping defeat. The remark frames the political tipping point as momentum shifts against the administration.
President Roosevelt remains uncompromising on his judiciary plan as Congress debates modifications. He convened new senators including judiciary committee members to discuss the program. Senate Chairman Ashurst says he has not seen the no compromise stance and backs the house retirement bill. Senator Andrews proposes a 72 year old voluntary retirement plan as an alternative. Ashurst deflects questions on whether the house bill was a compromise.
In observance of Lincoln's birthday Cedar Rapids banks along with Linn county courthouse and city hall will close Friday. Lincoln's birth anniversary is a legal holiday in Iowa.
Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov was ordered by physicians to remain in his Moscow room as he fights influenza. The illness prompted cautious measures but no word on the duration or broader implications for Soviet diplomacy.
Detroit AP reports the proposed peace terms to end the GM strike include recognition of the union as the collective bargaining agent and a start of negotiations on Feb 16. The union would end the strike and evacate occupied plants, while GM would resume operations as quickly as possible and all employees return to work without discrimination. The agreement limits further strikes during negotiations and requires dismissal of related injunctions in Flint, Michigan, after plant evacuations.
Secretary of War and Mrs Harry Woodring announce the birth of a seven pound boy named Cooper Coolidge Woodring. The child was born late Wednesday and named in honor of Mrs Woodring's former Senate colleague Marcus Coolidge.
Mrs Hannah Williams Dempsey wife of boxer Jack Dempsey underwent an appendicitis operation at St Francis hospital Wednesday. Dr H D Adkins who performed the operation said her condition was satisfactory on Thursday.
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