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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1937
Page
48
Fragmentary text notes streetcars aging, ice delays from weather, and talk of replacing trolley service with buses. It cites Senator Norris on wages hours and a proposed 30 hour work week as a stimulus for recovery, with unclear attribution and asserting industry changes.
London reports say the British navy will blockade the entire Spanish coast unless Germany Italy and Russia halt arms and men to Spain. The move was mapped by Prime Minister Baldwin and Foreign Secretary Eden and approved by the cabinet after France agreed to the start of such measures.
In Rome Premier Mussolini, wearing ordinary clothes, bought a workman's ticket to the Argentina theatre on Saturday entered quietly and seated himself between two women laborers. He was greeted with an ovation when recognized.
The piece argues that criminals are inspired by the belief that big offenders can evade law enforcement. It praises the FBI’s work on kidnappings but contends stronger, impartial federal enforcement would reduce major crimes. It links the issue to parole system abuses and suggests broader reforms.
The page teems with items from the Gazette including PAUL ENGLE GILBERT SELDES MACKINLAY KAN TOR and JOHN T FREDERICK in choker collars for a red plush family album display at the SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO SPEAKERS HQ in Iowa City. Also notes on page 3 vacation tales, page 5 Amish Mennonite marriage season, page 4 COO-COO CLASSICS, Big Ten basketball coverage, and historical features from 40 years ago in Cedar Rapids.
General Motors executive vice president William S. Knudsen said GM would meet immediately with United Automobile Workers after evacuation of plants by sit down strikers. The UAW rejected peace talks and outlined a campaign to intensify the five billion dollar disruption that idled about 200000 workers. Gov. Murphy and Federal Conciliator Dewey worked with little progress as negotiations stalled, with AMU ready to discuss any reasonable basis for renewed talks.
Funeral services were held at Brucemore for Mrs George B Douglas who died after a sudden heart attack. Family friends and club members attended in the home’s library and hall, with prayers from local ministers and a bronze casket surrounded by flowers.
A letter from a mother describes a 27 year old married daughter who drinks heavily after a past bereavement. The writer seeks guidance, noting the daughter’s husband also drinks and that nagging won’t help. The piece suggests understanding the inner hurt behind the drinking and urges supportive, nonjudgmental advice.
Leon Trotzky predicted a 75 percent chance of war in Europe soon after arriving in Tampico Mexico aboard the Ruth from Oslo. He appeared fit and noted a smooth crossing with improved health. Mrs Trotzky commented on the Tampico oil fields recalling the Caucasus as Senora Frida Rivera welcomed the couple. President Cardenas arranged a private transit to a retreat, while Trotzky mused about visiting New York again.
The War Department announced a 1,520,000 appropriation Saturday to purchase the 342 acre property adjoining Mitchell Field. Charles W. Walker, who had impoverished himself developing the site, had committed suicide a year earlier on the land.
A $350000 hoard of diamonds and jewelry found in a Jersey City safety deposit box is linked to Joseph Rose who claimed a $250000 theft by Louis Gorelick. Rose had sought home relief claiming poverty to avoid liability from his wife. The case unfolded with police and journalists publicizing Rose’s tale and Gorelick’s arrest on grand larceny charges.
Temperatures slid toward the subzero range in Cedar Rapids on Saturday night under a clear sky. Readings from the Chambers Inskeep company show a low of 10 below in the morning, a 7 above peak at 3 p.m., then 3, 2 degrees above zero by 10 p.m. City crews worked to clear downtown streets and main highways were passable at 35 to 40 mph with caution.
Vatican reports Pope Pius directs prayers for world peace and universal brotherhood at Manila congress. Dennis Cardinal Dougherty leads papal mission to the event, receiving the Pontiff’s gift of a gold embroidered altar cloth. Pope’s condition described as stationary. he will not receive the party personally.
Dr Clarence Van Epps head of neurology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine was hurt when his car struck a snowplow near Homestead. Witnesses said the bumper hooked the plow’s rear wheel as he returned to Town City from Grinnell.
Justice William Harman Black of the New York Supreme Court proposes three constitutional amendments aimed at limiting U S Supreme Court power. He argues the court setting aside acts of Congress creates instability in business and threatens certainty. The amendments would bar striking down amendments after adoption, prevent altering original constitutional provisions, and stop voiding acts of Congress as unconstitutional.
Notre Dame students express views on women on campus. Sixty six percent favor the man environment at the university with purity ranked highest. Intelligence honesty and other traits follow while beauty lags. Some students question college educated wives and cooking ability is questioned by others.
The street car rails on First Avenue from the loop to Kenwood were cleared after a two day effort. The first car reached Kenwood around 5 p.m. Saturday and a second followed to Marion as crews fought ice and snow to restore service. Other city section gangs cleared ice on belt lines owned by Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railway and Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway toward Fifth Avenue to Tenth Street.
William Netolicky 15 of Solon was wounded while rabbit hunting near Solon when his .22 rifle fired as he looked down a rabbit hole. He was treated at St Luke's hospital with a chest wound reportedly in fair condition after the shock subsided.
A federal grand jury indicted 29 people in Kansas City Kansas after a probe directed by Judge Reeves into alleged fraud in the November election. Indicted on two counts each, defendants include election judges clerks and a policeman. The charges accuse conspiracy to injure and oppress voters by miscounting ballots in presidential and congressional elections. The indictment list and further proceedings remain forthcoming as the inquiry resumes.
Mexico City reports the foreign office declares U S neutrality measures airtight. War materials bought in the United States must receive authorization from the American government before transshipment through Mexico. The announcement underscores strict compliance with neutrality and control over arms shipments.
The period from January 11 to 16 brings snow to the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley east portion. Snow is expected Monday with additional snow around Wednesday or Thursday, temperatures near or below normal for the region.
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