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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
1
The text outlines Japan's military interference and a failed purge in Tokio amid coup rumors, then shifts to U S policy actions. It notes Roosevelt's potential loan orders, debates over loan limits, and farm aid amid a crowded Washington scene with accusations of bureaucratic waste and political tension.
The War Department said Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood was suspended for belittling WRA spending and making a political wise crack. General Craig noted the remarks were flippant and uncalled for, demanding disciplinary action and stating the matter falls under War Department authority.
A 1936 reflection questions Lent as mere social relief rather than spiritual renewal. It laments superficial penitence and calls for genuine fasting and prayer addressing war, racial strife, social injustice, poverty, church schism, and moral adventure in Christ’s path.
Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior under Harding was near death at Beaumont government hospital. He had been a semi invalid since release from prison after oil scandal convictions and was brought to El Paso from a Three Rivers New Mexico ranch months ago. He suffered arthritis for years and recently developed pneumonia and did not fully recover.
About 1,200 women braved rain to attend the Iowa Theater Cooking School where three wedding anniversaries were celebrated. Mrs Dorothy Ayers Loudon, domestic science expert, awarded prizes and announced plans for a cradle shaped birthday cake demonstration. The free classes run daily from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Iowa theater with doors opening at 8:45 a.m. The three honorees were Mrs O W Hay 34 years married Mrs Minnie Bolterman 21 years and Mrs E S Fay 19 years.
Chicago report says Mrs. Dorothy Pollak who killed her husband Joseph in self defense on Tuesday was granted the widow’s share of his estate, receiving $500.
The article reports a Senate revolt threat after President Roosevelt vetoed a 50 million seed loan bill. Majority Leader Robinson urged against re enactment while Farm Committee Chairman Smith pressed for a vote to override. The piece notes funding needs and related soil conservation subsidy talks, with tax measures under White House discussion.
Charles H. Dauchy 40, rate engineer for Iowa Electric Light and Power, died at Adel noon Wednesday from a brain blood clot. He was in good health, had gone to Adel to testify in a court hearing, and was lunching with colleagues. Survived by wife, two children, and sister.
Des Moines Municipal Water works scrambled Wednesday night to locate a break after 5 30 p m cut off most of the citys water supply. Pressure fell and the central office was flooded with calls as crews could not be reached by telephone.
Cedar Rapids Republican Frank L. Williams former Linn county treasurer for eleven years announced his candidacy for the state treasurer nomination at the June primaries. He is noted as an expert on taxation and finance and former president of the County Treasurers association of Iowa. He pledged to maintain Linn county’s record of sound finances in state office.
Secretary Harold Ickes told the Union League Club in Chicago that the federal budget is balanced aside from emergency expenditures. He argued against those who condemn the New Deal and promise to end it without an affirmative program.
The Senate Military Committee led by Sen. Hugo Black issued blanket subpoenas on Western Union and Postal Telegraph seeking original copies of 1935 messages to influence legislation. Over 3,000 subpoenas also served. aims include wires on holding company act defeat and other key bills.
Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa, Christian leader and head of the Kingdom of God movement, says Japan’s anti Manchurian drive and constitutional respect will survive the coup. He predicts no immediate policy change but a shift toward internationalism as fascist influence recedes. He notes Manchukuo as a faux nation and cites opposition among business leaders to further funding.
Washington AP report says Secretary Roper defended the Sunday dismissal of Commander H. McCoy Jones and Frederick L. Adams from the bureau of navigation and steamboat inspection for insubordination. An assistant called the act violent and explosive while a prior unauthorized report drew press attention.
District Judge Homer Fuller signed an order allowing exhumation of Mrs. Floyd Horton amid a murder probe. State officials said Horton admitted threatening to shoot his wife a week before her Feb. 15 death but maintained he did not poison her. Prosecutors expect to bring the couple to trial within two weeks.
Emma Willis, 18, a farm girl from Anadarko, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the slaying of her sharecropper father Iddis H. Willis. The jury recommended commitment to an asylum as dangerous to the public, and she was to be taken to Fort Supply hospital.
Japan’s cabinet led by acting premier goto remained in office after the assassination of Premier Keisuke Okada and a military coup as Tokyo was placed under martial law. troops were mobilized to guard key sites and maintain order while the public was urged to avoid rumors.
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