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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1936

Page

12

McGurn blamed on war in alk y racket mob tale

Chicago police link the McGurn murder to an ongoing alky racket war. The report recalls St Valentine’s Day killings and ties mob figures like Jack McGurn to Capone syndicate actions, with police noting possible retaliation and rival rackets in the downtown area.

Mpgurn Follve Weatis Seo Cape Tain Martin Mullen George “Jugs Moran Regiui John L. Sulivan John Stege

Senate Farm Bill Advances Amid Amendments and Debates

The Senate considered the farm bill with major support from leaders while debating multiple amendments. Proposals to limit grazing on retired lands and divert subsidies were rejected, while one measure to expand marketing and surplus disposal gained approval. Senators McNary Norris Copeland Duffy and Vandenberg weighed in on the bill's scope and potential constitutional issues.

Dairy production share and AAA impact on state interests

Discussion on dairy farming within the agricultural income mix and the potential effects of the AAA. Senators Murphy Norris and McNary debate surplus risk, land use shifts, and soil enrichment, noting existing authority to purchase surplus and destroy diseased cattle and the cost of enforcing land-use changes.

Murphy Iowa Towan Ohio Wisconsin Iowan Tennessee AAA Norris McNary

Senate approves farm bill by wide 86 to 20 vote

The Senate passed the soil conservation farm bill 86 to 20. Democrats voting for included Adams Ashurst Bachman Bailey Black Bone Brown Bulow Byrd Byrnes Caraway Chavez Clark Connally Costigan Dieterich Duffy Fletcher George Gore Guffey Harrison Hatch Hayden Holt Logan Long McAdoo McGill McKellar Moore Murphy Murray Neely OMahoney Overton Pittman Pope Radcliffe Reynolds Robinson Russell Schnellenbach Sheppard Smith Thomas Thomas Utah Trammell Truman. Republicans for were Capper Frazier Johnson Norbeck Norris. Farmer labor Benson Progressive La Follette. Against: Democrats Bulkley Burke Coolidge Copeland Donahey Gerry Lonergan Maloney Walsh. Republicans for against: Austin Barbour Couvens Davis Gibson Hale Koves McNary Steiner Vandenberg White. Pairs announcements noted.

Adams Ashurst Bachman Bailey Black Bone Brown Bulow Byrd Byrnes Caraway Chavez Clark Connally Costigan Dieterich Duffy Fletcher George Gore Guffey Harrison Hatch Hayden Holt Logan Long McAdoo McGill McKellar Moore Murphy Murray Neely O'Mahoney Overton Pittman Pope Radcliffe Reynolds Robinson Russell Schnellenbach Sheppard Smith Thomas Okla Utah Trammell Truman Capper Frazier Johnson Norbeck Norris Farmer Ilabor Benson la Follette Bulkley Burke Coolidge Copeland Donahey Gerry Lonergan Maloney Walsh Austin Barbour Couvens Davis Gibson Hale Koves McNary Steiner Vandenberg White Barkeley Hastings Del van Nuys Metcalf Bankhead Ala Borah Idaho McCarran Nev Townsend Bilbo Miss Dickinson Town Nye N.D Wagner Wheeler Mont Carey Wye Lewis Tydings Minton Ind King aAgainst Glass Shipstead

Senate outlines substitute farm measure with two aid systems

The Senate passed a farm bill creating temporary and permanent federal aid for soil conservation and land use. It would authorize half a billion dollars, allow state plans after 1938, and give the secretary power to grant payments based on land productivity and farming changes.

Washington Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Congressman Vito Marcantonio Released After Unrest at Madison Square Rally

New York police arrest 13 during a 10 000 person WPA ERB protest at Madison Square Garden. Congressman Marcantonio faces possible charges but is released after police consult with Commissioner Valentine and Mayor LaGuardia, who apparently ordered all freed.

New York Vito Marcantonio N.Y Manhattan Marcantonio LaGuardia Lewis J. Valentine WPA ERB Madison Square Congress Washington Valentine

Wisconsin Board Honors Nine With Honorary Degrees

The University of Wisconsin regents voted honorary degrees for nine American leaders across literature engineering medicine commerce science journalism art education and theater. Katharine Cornell the only woman received a doctor of letters and Grant Wood the artist also earned a doctor of letters.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Katharine Cornell Grant Wood

Paris Library Holds Books Only by Women

A Paris library maintains a collection of works written exclusively by women. The unique catalog highlights female authors and promotes gender representation in literature.

Paris

Borah Backers Battle For Ohio Delegates

Republican and Democratic maneuvers shape the 1936 presidential contest as Borah backers in Ohio plan to secure the state’s 52 delegates. The upheaval centers on whether to back a favorite son or a nonstate contender, with Smith and Borah pushing on party lines and rhetoric.

Ohio Roosevelt Illinois Philadelphia Alfred E. Smith Talmadge Georgia Borah Col Frank Knox Knox Chicago Landon Kansas G.O.P Old Guard Smith

Planes and weather dominate winter disaster reports

The item describes planes rushing aid to 10 tense zones, multiple crashes and marooned vessels, and severe cold across sections from Wisconsin to North Dakota. It notes snowbound roads, frozen water mains in Kansas, and water supplies delivered by trucks. Flood threats rise from Ohio to Virginia with deaths in several states. London underground noise reduction and rail work are also mentioned.

North Middle West Cruzeres Plese Kans Ssiday Denbeigh Minot N. D Minnesota Washington Idaho Ohio Virginia Columbus James River Richmond

Roosevelt Urges Pan American Peace Conference

Reports from Buenos Aires and Chicago say President Roosevelt’s proposal for a Pan American peace conference has generated widespread interest. Officials say Latin American leaders are favorably inclined, with eager responses and plans to form a coordinated, multilateral approach among 20 American nations.

Scenos Aires Roosevelt America Roose United States Brazil Paraguay

Joseph Dudek 78 Dies After Illness at Home

Joseph Dudek 78 died Saturday at a local hospital after residing here since 1883. He was born in Bohemia and came to the United States that year. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Joseph Biskup and Mrs. F J Naite three sons Edward G and Joseph of Cedar Rapids one son in Los Angeles ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body at Janeba and Zrust funeral home with arrangements to be announced.

Joseph Dudek Joseph Biskup Ninesecu Street Dudek Borema United States F. J. Naite Edward G Joseph Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Calif Janeba and Zrust Funeral Home

Odd Fellows Degree Team To Meet Monday

The lodge announces a Monday meeting for the Odd Fellows Degree Team of Maine to confer the first degree. Members are reminded to attend at 7 PM at First Avenue location in the evening session.

Odd Fellows Emer Wise Maine Lodge Tun Remider Jodge

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