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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

3

Congress Holds Line on CCC and Budget Cuts

The piece reviews how Congress, led by Woodrum, aims to hold the deficit to the President's 950 million target. It notes the CCC curtailment approved with minor protest, TVA and social security board savings, and that the House trims more than the Senate usually does. It also covers Supreme Court retirement hints for Justice McReynolds and health concerns for Justice Cardozo, plus political maneuvering aroundHatton Sumners and Sam Rayburn.

Ashington Congress Woodrum House Mr. R Congressional TVA Gilbertsville Social Security Board Senate Justice McReynolds McReynolds Cardozo Supreme Court Roosevelt

Roosevelt interview notes amid Ludlow burial fallout

In the petitioners list Maury Maverick did not sign citing Minneapolis absence. A telegram was sent to him for signature but no reply was received. Reporters say Roosevelt has been subdued since the Ludlow amendment burial, no longer as peppy as in months.

Southpaw Maury Maverick Minneapolis Roosevelt

Plan for Medical Aid Program for the Poor

The American Medical Association announced a program to provide medical care for the poor. Plans across counties would be led by county medical societies, acting as a clearing house to develop a nationwide system of medical care. The board adopted resolutions to cooperate with health agencies and establish procedures for studies of medical and preventive services.

Chicago American Medical Association Board of Trustees Association Bureau of Medical Economics

Benson Announces Run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

Former State Senator Charles A. Benson of Elkader announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Iowa secretary of agriculture at the June primaries. Benson, a cattle breeder, previously ran for the post in 1936 and chaired key agricultural and highways panels in earlier General Assemblies. Curran and Fuester are among Democrats in the race.

Etkader, Jr Charles A. Benson Elkader Iowa Benson State Agricultural Post Thomas L. Curran Ottumwa General Assembly Senate Agricultural Committee State Board of Assessment and Review Dr. Curran C. E. R Fuester Ida Grove

Rivers And Harbors Projects to Be Discussed

Officials of the National Rivers and Harbors congress announce a project committee meeting in Washington on January 18 and 19 to review flood and drought prevention and control, navigation, irrigation, reforestation and conservation proposals. The thirty third annual convention opens January 20. Featured projects include Upper Mississippi Valley division at Guttenberg Iowa, water conservation and storage, Upper Mississippi River channel, and Grand River basin flood control involving Iowa and Missouri.

Washington National Rivers and Harbors Congress Upper Mississippi Valley Division Guttenberg Iowa Mississippi River Missouri

Strike Benefits Not Subject To Security Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service ruled that union strike benefits paid to members are not subject to social security taxes because they are not wages tied to employment. The ruling also states transportation tickets provided by a company to employees should not be counted as earnings for social security tax calculations.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau

Radio Programs Evening Schedule Highlights Network Lineups

The listing covers 6:00 to 11:30 PM radio programs across NBC CBS and networks, noting Amos and Andy, Easy Aces, Mr Keen, Mr. and Mrs. programs, Hollywood stars, orchestras, talk and drama shows, and announcers across WEAF WJZ WABC KMOX WCCO WHBM WBBM and other stations. It details host names, orchestras, and segments like Town Meeting, Vincent program, and band lineups.

Amos 'N Andy NBC WEAF Easy Aces WJZ Nerbert Foote CBS Mr Keen Freddie Martin Orch WJZ Chain We, the People WABC WEBM KMOX WCCO Rudy Vallee Connecticut Yankees Meredttte Wilson Arch Rochester Pantagnonie Major Bowes WADC WHBM Alr Robhanes la Follette Blan Crosby Bob Burns Karry Kogen Victor Bay King's Deltas Weaf Chain WEA Eddie Learon Fred Feibel Don McNeil, Inc BBC WBBM Elden Ho Mills Mary Marestet McBride Cms Emerson Gill's Carlisle London INBC Maxim Lowe Ruth Lyon Sue Blake Walter Damiosch NHC Waomen Kathryn Crnvens Pepper Younr Capek Munkropoulo Wj2z Ma Perkins Vic and Sade Kenny Peabody the Guiding Light Lorenzo Jones WEAP Mary Marlin Roger Williams Tenor Kitty Keene Education In the News Mins Small Uncle Ezra Karl Rejland Indo Hendrik Willem van Loon Frank Munn Tenritn Hollywood Hotel Linton Wells Alexander Weaf Ain Tommay Dorsey NDC Wdz Kitty Carlste M.c Jimmie Fidler Hollywood Gossip Panchito and

Woman Wounded In Sioux Falls Blast Granted Divorce

Mrs Helen Sieler twenty six was granted divorce from Edward Sieler after charging cruelty and drunkenness. The Sioux Falls dynamite blast on December thirty first, 1936 left her bullet torn and blind in one eye while Harold Baker was killed. She described bullets hitting her spine and her bullet ridden escape from the scene. One gang member remained at large as Harry Slim Reeves serves forty years and Billy Nesbeth lost his life sentence appeal at Sioux Falls. She plans to work on a farm after court.

Sioux City Helen Sieler Sioux Falls S. D Edward Sieler Robert H Munger Mrs. Sieler Baker Lee Bradley Harry Slim” Reeves Iowa Penitentiary Billy Nesbeth Sieler

Springville Elevator Employee Foils Bank Holdup Attempt

Springville Wednesday evening at 715 p m Lute Samuels an elevator employee confronted by a gunman fled for help after turning off lights. Sheriff and deputies searched the building and nearby alleys but found no suspect. A broken rear door hasp and footprints suggest the bandit escaped through back yards and streets.

the Gazette Springville Lute Samuels John Armstrong Samuels James H. Smith Larry Condon

Mother Held For Killing 2 Children Is Adjudged Insane

Mrs Elias Watters the 38 year old mother charged with shooting four of her children at the Bremer county home on December 21 was declared sane by a district court jury. She was ordered committed to Independence state hospital for the insane. Judge M F Edwards presided at the sanity hearing. Two of the children survived injuries.

Farmer editor calls Wallace a dictator at heart

Samuel R. Guard, Breeder's Gazette editor, charged that Henry A. Wallace aims to hold dictatorial power in the farm bill. He told Iowa State College’s Black and Bridle club of animal husbandry students of a proposed national farm show with record entries to prove efficiency and lower costs.

Ames Towa Samuel R. Guard Breeder's Gazette Henry A. Wallace Guard United States Agricultural Department Wallace

Roosevelt Signs Bill To Ban Defense Photos

President Roosevelt signed a bill prohibiting the making of photographs sketches or maps of vital military and naval defenses. The act aims to safeguard security by restricting visual documentation of strategic fortifications and defenses.

Washington Roosevelt

France Plans Two 42 000-Ton Battleships To Rival Italy

Paris AP report says France intends to build two 42 000 ton battleships to counter Italy's production of two 35 000 ton capital ships. Mussolini announced Jan 7 that Italy would field the Roma and Impero as fascism pushes naval power in the Mediterranean. The plan places France in a new Franco Italian naval race.

Paris France Italy Great Britain Hood Benito Mussolini Mediterranean

Beauty Soap Bargains and Personal Care Offers

Chamberlain offers five dollars of value with assorted soaps and creams. Krank’s Balm Argenta Hinds’ Honey and Almond Cream priced at 83 cents for the 4 ounce size and 39 cents for the 50 cent size. Jergen’s Lotion available in 1 dollar size and 50 cent large size. Lux Lifebuoy Palmolive Camay soaps feature five for bath use. Cashmere Bouquet Soap and Fama varieties also listed.

Krank’s Jergen Lux

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