25 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1938
Page
1
The columnist discusses a Fon da farmer charged under federal law for writing an extortion letter to Clark Gable asking for $1,000. He questions judgment, reflects on the case’s infatuation and its possible jury outcome, and notes broader social debates from liquor policy to constitutional repeal.
Des Moines Iowa District Court ruled radio broadcasts fall outside Iowa libel law in Harold M Cooper v Iowa Broadcasting Co WMT Verne Marshall and Cedar Rapids Gazette The judge sustained Marshall and Gazette motion to strike misjoinder and noted Iowa defamation covers print only not radio unless statute widened The case sought 100000 damages and drew comparison to Nebraska law.
Defense counsel R S Milner argues Judge Jordan's ruling marks the first Town case where radio broadcast slander or libel is questioned. He notes preexisting law barred joint slander actions by multiple defendants, while libel could differ. The Polk county district judge faced motions to strike out.
The Cedar Rapids area saw a cold snap with light snow flurries as temperatures fell from a Thursday high of 32 to 16 by 7 am Friday. The readings at 2:40 pm showed 30 degrees with a brisk wind, then recovered to 28 by 1:30 pm as recorded by the Chambers Inskeep recorder and local gas instruments.
An Irishman on the committee asks why gas masks, bombproof shelters, and civilian instructions are not prioritized over a larger navy or army. He jokes or warns that bombs may drop in our parlor, urging defense readiness to drive funding.
A collection of reflections on character and society. The piece contrasts manners and thinking with observations on happiness, courage, fear, worry, and politics. It muses on giving, happiness, strive toward ideals, and the human tendency to imitate or differ from others.
Viscount Halifax was appointed foreign secretary by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to succeed Anthony Eden with R A Butler named undersecretary for foreign affairs. The move angered Labour leaders who demanded a Commons facing minister and argued the appointment should be a Commons member.
President Roosevelt told reporters that in warfare new weapons are hailed as changing the balance but none has remained supreme for long. He cited airplanes and battleships and noted antidotes usually appear as technology evolves.
General John J. Pershing, 77, showed a slight rally and regained semi consciousness as his physician reported a sufficient response to stimulants. At his bedside in a Tucson hospital cottage, his son, sister and nephew kept vigil while nurses administered treatment for heart trouble and rheumatism.
Gov. Nelson G. Kraschel said he would issue a pardon to William J. Johns, a former Marion county official, after Johns was released to be with his ailing daughter Marylyn. The pardon, prompted by Knoxville supporters and medical advice, overruled a unanimous parole board stance against clemency.
Alfred P Sloan Jr chairman of General Motors said salaried workers earning up to ten thousand dollars a year would see reductions of eleven percent with larger cuts for higher paid executives. He cited sales contraction and reduced hours for hourly workers as the reason for the pay adjustments.
Indiana launches its native son drive for McNutt with caviar and cocktails funded by diversified farming. The piece hints at forty seven native sons to be heard from as campaign contributions flow to nourish the masses. The canape theme is linked to Sparta and heroism.
Fifty American aviators join the Chinese air force in Hankow ready for raids on Japan and Formosa. Col. Ralph Chenault leads a 75 member unit with 25 ground crew, with new planes due in six weeks for “sensational raids.” Vincent Schmidt’s squadron, the Formosa attack, is praised as among the best, while Russians pilot the second Formosa squadron.
The House Military Committee approved a bill giving the President broad wartime powers to curb profiteering. It includes a universal draft mechanism, price ceilings, a tax system to absorb excessive profits, and authorizes government control over resources, industries, and public services. The plan, backed by President Roosevelt, targets wartime pricing and oversight.
Albert Kullander 64 of Marion is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision with Lindley Reed of Marion two miles east of town on highways 151 and 13. Kullander was jailed after the 8 30 p m crash with minor injuries reported for all aboard.
WPA work crews started removing street car rails on First Avenue West near Tenth Street in Cedar Rapids to pave with brick. Forty workers assigned. project authorizing officials include George J. Keller and Charles D. Burns. Removing 34,000 feet of track, with paving relaid after base work. WPA cap at 11,700 dollars and Cedar Rapids city 4,800 dollars for materials.
Charles Reisser a 55 year old farmer was killed when his coupe was struck by a Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern interurban bound for Cedar Rapids. The car dragged three blocks. Reisser died instantly. Motorman Baldwin said speed was high and warning sounded. Conductor Leo Larson assisted Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife and two married children.
A man entered eight rooms in Voorhees Hall at Coe College while girls ate Thursday 6 to 7 pm. He stole $19.60 and a small coin purse from residents including Betty Buckingham $8 and Kay Beucher $2.60 plus a $5 check drawn on Citizens State Bank. A witness saw the suspect flee from the building after being asked his identity.
Funeral services are planned Saturday for Mrs. Philip H. Sheridan who died Thursday in Washington after a long illness. She was 88 years old and the last surviving widow of Union Army cavalry leaders.
Linn county supervisors pass a 1.250 million 679.80 dollar budget for 1938 by unanimous vote. Anticipated revenue is 1.164 million 884.77 with a January balance of 305 thousand 79.60. General fund and road divisions rise. new three year road program drives costs. Bovine tuberculosis eradication gets 3 thousand. poor fund and emergency fund levies maintained.
The United States delivered a sharp note to Japan asserting that Tokyo will be held responsible for damage to Americans and their property in China. Secretary Hull said Americans need not take precautionary measures, and Ambassador Grew delivered the note in Tokyo as Japan resumes wide scale bombing along the Hangchow coast.
Washington The house labor committee agreed Friday to draft a wage-hour bill despite objections from the rules committee which refused to allow a strict labor standards bill to reach the house floor Rep Robert Ramspeck of Georgia withdrew a motion to pledge committee cooperation with rules to gain approval for a bill the rules panel would back
Milo Sebetka of Route 4 Marion reports a Gazette Want Ad published February 20 21 and 22 sold 48 one hundred pound fall pigs and a breeching harness set for 90 cents and drew 30 inquiries. A second Want Ad sold 56 pullets within three days.
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