05 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1936
Page
1
A thoughtful unsigned letter criticizes war talk and lauds life’s substance. It also questions justice system fairness, cites Louis Piquett and Dillinger era lawyers, and notes the American Bar Association’s anti shyster push amid Iowa concerns with Max Duckworth and local corruption cases.
Gov. Eugene Talmadge called a Macon gathering of southern Democrats for January 29 to push a grass roots convention aimed at stopping Roosevelt’s renomination. The plan, backed by Sam M. Jones and Vance Muse, targets Jeffersonian democracy and urges a return to the Constitution amid GOP- era tensions.
A reflective piece by Dr Newton from 1936 explores how people judge others and themselves differently for similar actions. It contrasts assessments of frankness, melancholy, beliefs, prejudice, tact, and success, highlighting bias and self interest in everyday life.
Hollywood United Artists rushes preparations as Douglas Fairbanks plans to arrive from England Tuesday to begin work on Marco Polo. Fairbanks may star while Mary Pickford and Jesse Lasky work on other films at the same studio.
Hollywood, UP Herman Zohbel 46 general manager of R K O studios died Saturday following an appendicitis operation at a hospital.
Washington (L P) James A Farley, Democratic National Committee chair, condemned critics of Roosevelt's congressional message. He warned they push fear of denying prosperity and urged them to present complaints to Congress. He cited alleged spending by the American Liberty League and donations from Du Pont and other manufacturers totaling about 150000 dollars.
Temperatures in Cedar Rapids dropped to sub zero levels Saturday night after a daytime high of 11 above. By 3 p.m. the mercury began falling and reached 3 above at 7 p.m. and 2 above by 9 30 p.m. according to Chambers Inskeep company graphs.
Brunos Hauptmann vows not to see his 26 month old son Manfred in the death house nine days before his scheduled execution. He declines last week visit privileges, saying I don't belong here. His wife Anna maintains bravely that things will turn out right. Governor Hoffman's office withheld pardon meeting dates as the court of pardons contemplates clemency. Attorney General Wilentz asks Lindbergh intermediary Dr John Condon to skip an appearance in Perth Amboy.
A group of 26 ministers priests and rabbis urged Plainfield and nearby residents to boycott the personal appearance of Dr John F Condon at a local theater next week The leaders deplored the exploitation and commercialization of human tragedy tied to the Lindbergh case and any theater event featuring Dr Condon or associates connected to it.
Senate munitions committee advances inquiry into J P Morgan and company to bolster neutrality law proposals. Senator Clark predicts disclosures will strengthen calls for mandatory loan and credit controls on belligerents. Nye and Clark plan to introduce their bill Monday while McReynolds and Maverick back administration sponsored measures to broaden congressional control of the President during neutrality efforts. The hearings set to begin Tuesday aim to show how wartime financing influenced U S entry into war.
President William Green of the AF of L cites an unemployment total of 11 672 000 arguing for a shorter work week and higher worker buying power. He notes business has recovered half its loss but only 30 percent of the depressed unemployed have work. Green cites November layoffs in 1935 smaller than 1934 at 174 000 versus 320 000.
The forecast covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Snow and much colder conditions are expected Monday, followed by generally fair skies Tuesday and Wednesday. A warming trend is anticipated Thursday and Friday.
Dr. P. W. Zimmerman and Dr. A. E. Hitchcock of the Boyce Thompson Institute Yonkers N Y won the AAAS 1000 prize for a paper on growth promoting substances like human hormones and their effects on plants. They tested sixteen substances finding common reactions in roots and stems and noted effects at low concentrations with new root development patterns.
Fascist flyers bombed wide areas of Ethiopia with an American field hospital at Daggah Bur among the targets. Dr. T. A. Lambie said the hospital was bombed with no casualties detailed, while Ethiopian sources and reports from Rome described extensive bombing and several deaths.
Four Tulsa night clubs including the Sheridan club, scene of twin slayings, were ordered padlocked after a three week vice probe. Sheriff Garland Marrs faced a grand jury charge of inefficiency as Gov. Marland requested the inquiry following a federal officer and companion’s fatal shooting.
In Los Angeles J Nelson Kagarise, vice president of Keystone Express Co., offers 100 bonus dollars for every baby born to his 150 employees. The plan drew strong interest as prospective fathers sought jobs and a stenographer received 15 marriage proposals. Kagarise says bonuses will be permanent and not tied to adoptions. one employee has already applied for a February bonus.
Washington reports the U S Court of Claims listed sixty two claims seeking 1 69 for every dollar of government gold obligations. Total involved amounts reach 13 810 637 dollars with Perry leading a case dated June 22 1934 and amended July 3 1935 seeking 21 913 dollars. Case awaits commissioner Ramseyer's report.
Washington awaiting the exact budget estimates from President Roosevelt with the message to Congress to be read separately. The plan outlines a balanced budget goal, current year expenditures near the prior year, and emergency needs tentatively set around four billion dollars.
Chicago police pressed an intensive manhunt for an unnamed chiropractor linked to the killing of Dr. Silber C. Peacock a 40 year old pediatric specialist. Investigators said a good lead emerged on a man who threatened Peacock months earlier and that pursuit would continue.
Arthur Ruokonen a 32 year old Isle Royale lumberman was attacked by a large horned owl Friday. The coast guard cutter Crawford fought ice floes on Lake Superior to reach Isle Royale and transfer him to a hospital where all medical facilities would try to save his remaining eye as his left eye was destroyed and his right eye seriously injured.
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