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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1937
Page
16
The piece laments old street cars in small cities as outdated and icebound during harsh weather. It notes Cedar Rapids may switch to buses, critiques wage and hour policy, and describes a push for a 30 hour work week as a publicized recovery theory.
The 350000 diamond and jewelry cache owned by Joseph Rose was found in a Jersey City safety deposit box. Rose admitted ownership after detectives traced the hoard, which included 151 unset diamonds 181 diamond rings 40 lavallieres and 55 bracelets valued at about 350000.
Alf Landon argues that better governance comes from the administration and enforcement of laws rather than sheer lawmaking. The piece warns that frequent statute churn and poorly enforced rules harm public welfare and call for stronger enforcement of essential laws.
The Mattson kidnapping is depicted as a stark example of organized crime expanding its reach. The narrative suggests the abduction may involve collaboration with powerful political figures and even law enforcement, hinting at deep-rooted corruption and influence.
Sub freezing temperatures in southern California caused citrus crop damage with unofficial estimates running into millions of dollars. Orchard heating costs on Friday night were around 1 million dollars.
The text argues that individuals inspired by the success of major crooks turn to crime including kidnapping. It praises the FBI for solving kidnappings but contends stricter enforcement by the United States would reduce major crimes. It notes the harmful influence of evilly manipulated temptations behind the scene.
The notice outlines a collage of social features across Cedar Rapids sections including portraits of Engle Seldes Kan tor and Fredrick, fashion notes on choker collars and mustaches, and features like COO-COO CLASSICS on page 4. It highlights society notes on pages 1 2 and 3 plus farm and building news and a sports roundup across the first three pages.
Detroit AP General Motors executive vice president William S. Knudsen said GM will meet immediately with United Automobile Workers after plant evacuations by sit down strikers. UP reports the UAW abandoned peace parleys, planning to intensify the strike with all lawful means, affecting 200000 workers and paralyzing the industry. Governor Murphy and Federal Conciliator Dewey were involved in conciliatory efforts as negotiations continued.
Funeral services were held at Brucemore for Mrs. George B. Douglas after a sudden heart attack. Clergy from Episcopal and Presbyterian churches led a visitation of mourners amid flowers, books, and honors from Cedar Rapids clubs and charitable groups she supported.
Lucien Savage family home, a two story frame house on Thirty fourth street south of Pioneer avenue SE, burned to the ground about 1 15 p.m. Saturday as Cedar Rapids firemen arrived after 1 31 p.m. Wind fueled the blaze and Mrs Savage suffered a hand laceration reaching for clothing. Family lost all possessions.
A reader describes a twenty seven year old wife and mother who, grieving a lost baby and denied another pregnancy, drinks heavily. The mother asks how to help and a columnist suggests understanding the inner pain, noting the daughter’s stone faced stance hides deeper distress and recommending adoption as a possible remedy.
In Salt Lake City six armed men held ten bystanders at the main entrance of a large department store as they attempted to steal a messenger's $70,000 bank deposit. The messenger Grant Needham, 26, reported the leather bag with deposit books was taken. three bandits restrained crowds while others fled in a rented sedan before abandoning it.
Notre Dame students favor purity as the top trait in a woman with 66 percent liking the campus setting and 19 percent adding qualified replies. Intelligence and honesty follow. beauty ranks fifth. Several quotes reflect attitudes toward coeds and college life.
Workers cleared First Avenue rails reaching Kenwood by about 5 p.m. Saturday while crews across the city fought ice to reopen lines. A Cedar Rapids and Iowa City line broke ice toward Tenth Street and Fifth Avenue SE. Bus service operated to Marion and Bever Park with plans to resume full service as weather improves.
In Butte Montana a Livingston man John J Swingley aged 85 wed Nannie Smith 65 of Bozeman Montana. The couple immediately left for California on their honeymoon after the ceremony.
A federal grand jury indicted 29 people in Kansas City including election judges clerks and a policeman on charges of conspiring to miscount votes in presidential and congressional elections under the civil rights act. The indictments total five with names kept secret in one.
The city saw a rapid warmup then cooling again with the temperature rising to 7 above before slipping to 3 and 2 above zero. Crews cleared down intersections on Seein and Main Madeonee, allowing cautious speeds of 35 to 40 mph.
Charles W. Walker, who killed himself on his 342 acre property near Mitchell Field after poverty hit his development plans, saw the War Department announce a 1 520 000 dollar appropriation Saturday to buy the land for expanding the army airfield.
The Sunday Referee says Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh may have another baby in Weald Kent. They live at Long Barn with infant Jon and Mrs Lindbergh is described as largely secluded. A local couple works as servants and their son is seen as a potential playmate for Jon. No health statement from Mrs Lindbergh was given.
William Netolicky, 15, of Solon, was accidentally shot in the chest while rabbit hunting near Solon. The bullet entered below the ninth rib and remained in his back. a removal operation was delayed as he recovered from shock. He was taken to St Luke's Hospital in fair condition.
The Sunday Referee reports Britain plans a blockade of Spain’s coast unless Germany Italy and Russia halt aid. Eden calls a European powers meeting and Admiralty teams draft the plan as Baldwin warns of possible European war if inaction continues. Two fleets push toward Spain amid German troop movements near Gibraltar.
Berlin rejects French British press claims that German regulars entered Spanish Morocco and Spain. The German News Agency says no German troops are in Spain or Spanish Morocco, calling reports an attempt to poison international relations.
The forecast covers January 11 through January 16 for Chicago. Expect variable conditions with periods of cold snaps and possible storms. Temperatures likely to swing between the mid teens and low 30s Fahrenheit, with fluctuating precipitation chances.
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