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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1937
Page
4
William Green, AFL president, denounces expulsion as treason after miners’ policy committee accuses him over the General Motors strike. John L. Lewis and John P. Frey defend labor unity as Green faces expulsion orders and intraunion battle over craft versus industrial organizing.
Chicago union officials disclosed that William Green head of the A F L was given a musician's union card on February 28 after being suspended from the United Mine Workers. Petrillo cited Green's piano skill and said the move protects Green's AFL leadership amid UMWA tensions led by John P. Lewis. Green called the GM strike settlement a surrender, framing the rift with Lewis as a key issue.
A comparison notes that strawberries have a larger water percentage than milk. The fact highlights water content differences between common foods and emphasizes hydrating properties of berries.
Charles Warren argues that the American federal republic rests on a supreme court to enforce constitutional limits. Without judicial power, the Constitution ceases to be supreme and Congress gains unchecked authority, potentially eroding states and citizen rights. He warns Americans to adopt changes consciously rather than eroding foundational features.
Iowa Democrats push to keep 54 members intact as Harrison county contest panel recommends seating R. G. Moore of Dunlap. The 3 to 2 vote hinges on contested precinct results and a Logan polling dispute, with a final House vote due at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
A sprawling daily radio grid lists programs across NBC CBS and OBC networks including Amos n Andy Johnny with Russ Morgan Florence George Adela Rogers St Johns Betty and Bob and Fred Allen. Notables span WJZ WEAF WABC KMOX WCCO and WOC with orchestras singers and variety shows throughout morning to late night slots.
The piece argues the state bar must initiate a program of concrete recommendations to simplify civil and criminal justice. It notes criticism of Gustave Alesch proposals and warns reforms may pass without competent input unless decisive action is taken by knowledgeable officials.
A Navy officer's wife, Mrs. Bennett S. Copping, alleged she was dragged 75 feet into her garage and assaulted, but a physician said two examinations found no attack. Police sought a dark-haired, tall man in a grey sweater as the case drew comparisons with the Massie incident.
McGuire reported losing a brown zipper purse with 1211 in checks and 65 cash after a car ride to Turner's, with Miss Hicks dropped home earlier. Arrests followed at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday. Blakey Culp and Mrs Tatum detained for investigation.
Rockwell City judge will sentence Robert Buck Avery, 24, next Tuesday after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the August torture murder of 82 year old John D. Parker. Jury recommended life imprisonment. Fellow defendant Marvin O Shaughnessy is already serving a life term after pleading guilty.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh outlined plans to continue their air sightseeing trip into Iran with transit visas valid for a two week stop. They called at the Iran legation as they proceed toward India and beyond.
Pittsburgh water department spent 223 796 dollars to neutralize sulfuric acid in the Allegheny River using more than 2 000 000 pounds of soda ash last year. The price was 11 cents a pound, more than double the 1935 expense.
B R Averill spoke at the Canopus club luncheon at Roosevelt hotel detailing the National Guard role in enforcing law and order. He cited Guard actions in the southern flood area and during the Michigan strikes, followed by a Northwestern Bell Telephone educational film on telephone service development.
Hollywood reports Betty Grable will marry Jackie Coogan on December 20 two days after her 21st birthday. The pairing follows a long romance with Coogan’s diamond engagement ring worn for over a year. They plan to build a home in Beverly Hills and Grable vows to continue acting after marriage.
A brutal blizzard sweeping northern Japan left at least 132 dead and many injured after avalanches and snowslides. The storm disrupted land and sea traffic and caused widespread damage in the region.
Sterling Illinois dispatch says John W. Ahrens of Lyndon Albany is missing the second finger of his left hand after a rifle shooting incident while holding a target for a friend who misfired, not a William Tell.
Dean Ralph Heilman 50 head of Northwestern college of commerce died after a weeklong illness. A Morningside graduate he taught at Harvard and the Universities of Iowa and Illinois before joining Northwestern. He died shortly before noon Tuesday.
Sydney ducks will help satisfy the poultry needs of coronation visitors in London. R. A. Rhodes, a Natraville farmer, received the order for 30,000 ducks.
The piece reports on urgent moves to speed President Roosevelt’s court reform plan. Lawmakers clash over packing the court with supporters and critics, citing public letters as sentiment shifts and radio debates fueling the fight.
Senator Guy Gillette announced six postmaster nominations for Hardin Tama Marshall Bremer and Franklin counties plus Toledo in Tama County and Readlyn Chapin and Lawn Hill. The list follows a bipartisan arrangement with C L Herring to split appointments across districts.
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