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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1938
Page
1
The piece cites Henry Ford urging focus on progress and domestic strength amid economic cycles. It contrasts Ford's optimism with critique of prewar missteps and stock market excess, notes Iowa's high gasoline tax amid 75 million spent on fuel, and mocks congressional excess including Greenwood kidnapping incident and direct primaries.
The U S Census informs President Roosevelt that about 7 822 912 to 10 870 000 Americans were unemployed based on voluntary registrations between Nov 16 and 20 1937 and a house to house canvass. Administrators note the need to create jobs to restore normal conditions and explain unemployment figures include non relief seekers. The report divides the unemployed into regular workers and those not in regular wages and hints at hidden labor force dynamics.
John P. Zelenak Jr of Tacoma Washington won a tongue in cheek title at a Burlington Wisconsin club broadcast. His quip claimed his wife feeds chickens popcorn to flip eggs in frying pans.
The back page of today’s Gazette features graphic photos of the Panay bombing by Universal newsreel photographer Norman Alley. Alley risked his life to capture the attack on the Panay as Japanese planes struck the vessel, with a full page devoted to the images.
A New Year sermon urges finding meaning in life over cynicism. It cites Know thyself Control thyself and Give thyself as guiding maxims and warns against dodging life's duties like the Artful Dodger.
Former Belgian premier Paul van Zeeland, dubbed Europe’s economic ambassador to Roosevelt, works in Paris on a final plan for European economic disarmament with U S aid. He coordinates with British and French officials and seeks U S participation in a second European economic conference.
Admiral Hilary P. Jones, U S Navy retired and wartime commander of the Allied patrol fleet on the Atlantic, died Saturday night at his Washington home. He was 74.
A rear collision at the First Avenue and Eighteenth Street intersection injures Rosanne Klass and Mrs. W H Ryan. Philip Klass and W C Shuttleworth drive the involved cars. Rosanne is eight, a student, and Mrs Ryan suffers a neck injury.
Paris officials say the French government ordered a virtual embargo on exports of military supplies to Roumania and Jugoslavia amid fears over their pro Nazi leanings and ties with Italy and Germany. Edouard Daladier ordered licenses suspended with cabinet consent to pressure the two allies back to reason. The move follows warnings to Czechoslovakia to act similarly against the Little Entente partners.
Cold, clear weather kept Cedar Rapids in a deep freeze as temperatures fell from a daytime high of 20 to 12 by 9 p.m. Sam C. Hoglan recalls January 1 1863 as Linn countys coldest day, noting livestock losses near Center Point during the Civil War era.
The first Cedar Rapids baby of 1938 is a boy born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bell at 5 25 PM Saturday at 330 F avenue NW. The birth was reported by the family.
Shanghai reports Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek rejected peace overtures via German ambassador Dr. Trautmann as Japanese columns push toward Yenchow and Taishan. Bombing raids destroy temples on Taishan as civilian casualties rise. Shanghai council tightens controls after a Saturday bombing injures four Japanese soldiers.
In Auckland New Zealand Pan American Airways launched the Samoan Clipper service to Honolulu via Samoa and Kingman Reef marking the start of commercial air travel between the two nations.
President Roosevelt plans a landmark address to the 78th Congress with a record radio broadcast reaching global audiences. National Broadcasting Company will air 19 broadcasts in seven languages from Friday through Monday and again on Tuesday, spanning Europe Central and South America and the Orient.
Insurgent Spain celebrated the recapture of Teruel describing it as a decisive defeat for the government in a 17 month civil war. Government forces retreated south in confusion as insurgents gained full control after a three column assault, with reports of massive prisoner numbers and heavy casualties.
Former U S Senator J Thomas Heflin remained on oxygen in a Lafayette hospital as a stomach disorder delayed his recovery from lobar pneumonia contracted a week earlier.
London correspondent William Hillman on ISN radio forecast 1938 as the era of intensified arms race and renewed European tensions. He cited Chamberlain Hitler and Roosevelt as key figures shaping a perilous year with potential actions by less powerful nations and shifting diplomacy.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of China's leader, appeals in a letter received by a missionary to the United States for a nationwide boycott of Japanese goods. She argues economic pressure alone can end the war and urges Americans to stop all imports from and exports to Japan.
Violent New Year fatalities mounted as the nation neared 200 deaths from traffic accidents fires drownings and murders by Saturday night. Automobiles accounted for most losses with 40 000 expected by year end per a national safety council forecast. Illinois led states with 39 deaths followed by California 18 and New York. Iowa reported three deaths.
Weather brief for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys shows generally fair conditions with precipitation north Tuesday and again Friday. Temperatures are near normal south and near or below normal north.
Senator Berah and Rep. Dies push for immediate action on anti monopoly measures as Congress opens. The Dies resolution seeks information from Ickes and Jackson on monopolists and plutocratic families blamed for the recession. President Roosevelt to address Congress amid talk of trust busting and wage hour legislation.
A year opening column by Arthur Bugs Baer urges a two day armistice to ease post 1937 debts and avoid new borrowing. Baer notes America’s wealth hinges on debt collection and restraint, calling for a balanced, cautious approach despite optimism.
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