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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1938
Page
1
President Roosevelt urges capital and labor to back a joint program after congressional agreement while warning that democracy faces threats from dictators. He critiques industrial overproduction cycles and praises farm planning by majority vote with market knowledge. The piece also notes scientific achievement and governor Kraschel’s political pressures.
The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the public works administration power loan and grant program. It cleared 52 municipal power projects worth over 80 million dollars, defeating challenges by Duke Power and Alabama Power. Justice George Sutherland wrote the opinion with Black concurring.
Omaha officials said the U S Supreme Court decision in favor of PWA power plant loans and grants will likely influence Iowa projects but no action will occur until Washington issues instructions. They expect to review many plans before proceeding.
Hartford report based on Travelers Insurance figures shows 40 300 deaths on nation’s highways in 1937 and 1 060 000 injuries. Pedestrian deaths rose to 17 560 from 16 160 in 1936 while pedestrian injuries climbed to about 350 000 from 293 350.
A 1938 New Year reflection encourages growth, patience, and a positive mindset. It urges shedding old sorrows, revising habits, and embracing simple arts of happiness while praising others and trusting in God for a joyful year.
A United Press tally shows at least 370 violent deaths over the New Year weekend, with Cook County leading states at 39. Traffic accidents caused 23 fatalities. Ohio reports seven alcohol poisonings, and a Butler Ind crash killed seven students. New England recorded twenty deaths amid a severe blizzard.
Cairo AP report says the Egyptian chamber of deputies passed a nonconfidence vote against the new government formed by King Farouk after a rebellion that saw police ordered to oust deputies but refuse to act.
The Daily Mail said Princess Elizabeth heiress to the British throne escaped injury after falling from a Shetland pony on the Sandringham grounds.
Edward J. Neil AP war correspondent for the Spanish insurgents died Sunday from shrapnel wounds suffered Friday while covering the Teruel front. He was 37 and had 34 wounds in legs and abdomen with a broken leg. Franco expressed sympathy as Neil, once famed for sports writing, had covered the Ethiopian conflict and later Spanish battles.
Amid bitter cold and a heavy blizzard, insurgents say they captured Villastar five miles west of Teruel after a rapid flank move. Government reports dispute the claims though acknowledging fighting and possible partial recapture of Teruel.
The Stunde reports Mme Magda Lupescu friend of King Carol II of Roumania is about to become a permanent exile. Carol will escort her to London soon after which she will go to France and remain. Some reports say she already left Bucharest for a temporary stay. Octavian Goga urged a short vacation to cool the peasant party led by Julius Maniu.
Senator George W. Norris from Nebraska introduced a joint resolution calling for a broad inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority. The investigation by the Federal Trade Commission would review board effectiveness, internal dissension, possible violations, impacts on municipalities and farmers, and suits by private utilities. The measure funds $200,000 for the probe.
Detectives arrested Dennis Shortridge in an Iowa City room turning up more than a dozen chemical bottles three flat irons and paper that could be used to print counterfeit five dollar bills. A U S Secret Service agent from Omaha was expected to assist the investigation while authorities traced a counterfeit five from a Manchester bank to Shortridge who denied wrongdoing and claimed to work as a cook.
Elizabeth McDuffie, a Black maid at the White House, has been chosen to play Mammy in the film adaptation of Margaret Mitchells Gone With the Wind. After a White House kitchen staff play, a movie executive spotted her, tests followed, and a contract was signed.
National jobless census figures show Iowa with only 2.5 percent of its 2.47 million people in the unemployed class in November, the lowest rate among states. The survey lists the total jobless receiving relief and promises a full state breakdown on page 2.
New figures from census director John D Biggers show about 61 531 Iowa residents jobless in the November postcard tally with 46 760 men and 14 771 women unemployed. The voluntary survey estimated 7.8 to 10.8 million unemployment nationally, sparking debate in Congress over accuracy and definitions. States with high unemployment include Vermont at 2.8 percent. nearly half the unemployed are in ten key states led by New York and Pennsylvania.
Alfred Akers 40 of 812 G avenue NW was arrested Monday at 2 am and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after his car struck a concrete electric light pole on the F avenue bridge. The vehicle overturned on the bridge. bystanders righted it and police found Akers behind the wheel trying to back away from the sidewalk. He was unhurt.
Washington reports the United States treasury will maintain the world price paid for silver at current levels, though the domestic price was cut on January 1. The world price has hovered between 44 and 45 cents per ounce.
President Roosevelt opened his annual address to a joint session as leaders voiced optimism for a short productive session. Senate Democratic Leader Barkley called anti lynching bill action likely within a week and predicted adjournment by May. House Speaker Bankhead and leaders urged quick work with appropriation bills to follow.
Cedar Rapids records show a cold weekend easing as temperatures climbed after a 5 degree low Sunday at 9 am to 19 by 3 pm. The day’s end dipped to 12 at 7 pm and rose to 16 at midnight before warming to 22 by 7 and 9 am Monday, with 230 pm reading at 32.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt was voted the outstanding woman of 1937 in a voluntary mail poll conducted among radio listeners. The National Broadcasting Company announced the result on Monday.
A Labor Department analysis of public works administration employment shows heavy industry receiving the majority of indirect PW jobs. For the four years to June 30, 1937, steel accounted for 611 million man hours, cement 116 million, lumber 129 million, transportation 114 million, and clay products 44 million.
Boston readers show optimism for the year ahead as Arthur Bugs Baer notes cautious hope about business and baseball. The columnist reflects on temporary fears and a sudden shift from red to black in corporate ledgers.
President Roosevelt told Congress that misuses of capital must end or the capitalistic system will destroy itself. He urged cooperation between capital and labor, urged national unity, and noted a balanced budget is unlikely next year while promising a further deficit reduction. He promoted peace through strong democratic governments and self defense amid undependable treaty obligations.
A historic statement argues that nations must be strong to uphold peace and defend rights. It emphasizes pacific methods, reduced military force, and the need for self defense amid global tension.
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