Milk Fund receipts pass three thousand dollars milestone
Monpar's receipts push the Milk Fund beyond 3000 as 244.60 poured in led by a 100 donation from Hub bard Ice. The drive totals 3023.49 with 640 children fed and 179 waiting for milk.
27 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
1
Monpar's receipts push the Milk Fund beyond 3000 as 244.60 poured in led by a 100 donation from Hub bard Ice. The drive totals 3023.49 with 640 children fed and 179 waiting for milk.
William P. MacCracken Jr., assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, gave himself up in Washington to start a ten day contempt sentence. He proclaimed his innocence, said he would not petition the Supreme Court, and entered the DC jail after a Senate review tied to air mail contract subpoenas.
A friend interviewed Stalin Hitler and Mussolini and called them three magnific ent megalomaniacs. Stalin smiles in his grim way and believes worth equals value to the State. Hitler erupts in loud bursts while Mussolini pretends humorless seriousness. All three seek deification of the State and death of liberty.
Citizens note the lack of objections to a state liquor store amid illegal liquor traffic in Iowa City and question why state help has not been offered earlier.
Officials call for firm action by state Johnson County and federal authorities to address alleged debauchery and poisoned alcohol risks at Town City university. Parents demand strict liquor law enforcement to protect students and public safety.
Chicago bondholders representing 93 percent of the mortgage bonds purchased the $3,750,000 Foshay Tower as W H Foshay serves a 15 year mail fraud sentence in Leavenworth. Tower Inc led by Lewis M Watson of Chicago now holds title to the monument of Foshay’s meteoric rise.
Iowa City AP reports members of several University of Iowa fraternities received scores of long distance calls Tuesday night. Most callers were parents of pledges seeking information on the welfare and well being of the boys amid the hell week publicity.
The Ways and Means Committee advanced a comprehensive economic security bill subject to presidential approval. Morgenthau's payroll and earnings tax plan won support, aiming to fund old age annuities and reduce reliance on tax exempt bonds, while Miss Perkins urged slower tax growth. The panel also backed an independent social security board and federal grants for children and health services.
The American Banker and North German Lloyd’s Europa deviated from courses to aid the English freighter Blairgowrie in heavy seas. Blairgowrie, a 3259 ton vessel built in 1924 with a 26 crew, was reported in a desperate situation about 60 miles from the guiding ships at 7 10 p.m. EST.
Inter-Church Council representing about 1000 University of Iowa students voted nearly unanimously that Iowa City law enforcement is inadequate. City Attorney Thomas E. Martin led a public discussion noting fraternities are well supplied with alcohol and urged action from the dean's office amid a drive by churches to block a liquor store.
Milan Shields a 61 year old Washington resident was found dead at his home by his wife with a bullet hole in his temple. A .22 caliber rifle and a cleaning rod were found nearby. Coroner W S Kyle ruled the death accidental inquest findings. Shields is survived by his wife three sons and his father.
NEA correspondent Rodney Dutcher analyzes Roosevelt’s second year in the White House. The report notes a slower New Deal tempo, mixed successes, and fading public mood while foreshadowing 1936 election stakes and tax and relief program implications.
Federal trial details how investors gained up to 52 percent interest on cigars seconds and throwouts, while others lost totals. Witnesses include F. J. Kepler Adolph Leverg and Della Vanderboom describing steady payments then none, with Cedar Rapids councilman Edward Stefan recounting his loss and a personal date anchor. Huckins has faced jail or hospital confinement for over a year as weight dropped.
Elmer Huckins was convicted in district court Oct. 3 1930 for obtaining money by false pretenses. He appealed to the state supreme court which granted a retrial but on Nov. 23.
A mine collapse at Pleasant Valley Mining Company in Oliver near Uniontown results in four dead and three injured. Emergency crews respond as investigators assess cause and rescue status.
Western Minnesota farmers drag lean cattle to the state capitol doors to urge relief for feed shortages as drought severe. Observers report crisis as senators warn of continued die offs while investigations cite wasteful relief spending and looming federal changes in SERA and FERA leadership.
Reports from Boston say two $10 denominations linked to the Lindbergh ransom were deposited by an airline in a local bank. Federal agents reportedly traced the trip paid for with the money, but verification was not confirmed and bank officials denied knowledge of the deposits.
Des Moines Advertising club hears Governor Clyde L. Herring joke that Minnesota has a two ring circus with Gov Olson. He says Iowa has a three ring show featuring Gov Olson and his trained seals, comparing state legislatures to a circus.
In Linn County district court Harold M. Cooper state liquor control commission chairman convicted Feb 15 of violating the liquor act seeks set aside verdict and new trial. Cooper also requests arrest of judgment and discharge along with exceptions to instructions and the court’s denial of his requested jury reads. Continued to page 13.
Iowa City AP report says public concern grew as the Interfraternity Council planned to outlaw hell week following severe hazing at Phi Gamma Delta. Neighbors case noted plus two fraternities announcing abandonment of hell week.
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