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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1937

Page

4

Better Key Men Are Needed In Relief Administration

Bruce Catton argues two relief fraud cases show hidden private resources among beneficiaries. He calls for stricter relief administration to reduce chiselers and public expense, and warns political appointees undermine efficiency. He suggests better helpers over more inspectors to fix reliefs.

Bruce Catton NEA New York City Sarasota, Fla Relief Administration Congress

Houdini slip ends clash with torture board

An Towa Houdini evades a torture board assault, suffering a gash to the back of the head and multiple injuries including a broken nose and three broken ribs, with no mirrors used during the escape.

Iowa groups oppose tariff change on South American meat imports

In Cedar Rapids and Sioux City three groups protest modifications to the Hawley Smoot tariff to allow meat imports from South America where foot and mouth disease is not present. They cite 1914 15 losses from the outbreak and urge preservation of sanitary safeguards under Senate control led by Chairman Key Pittman.

East Central Veterinary Association Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association Cedar Rapids Co-Operative Marketing Association Sioux City Senate Foreign Relations Committee South America United States Washington Iowa Key Pittman

Dear Louise letter on perception and society

A reflective column argues that reality is subjective due to imperfect senses and culture. It laments miscommunication, praises tolerance, and critiques education, politics, and war while mixing aphorisms and satirical quips about modern life.

Senate panel urged strong stance against infection barrier

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Iowa's two senators were urged to oppose weakening the infection barrier. The call urged others who share the concern to join in opposing any rollback and to act in line with national security considerations.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Iowa

Pioneers Rebel Against Chief Creditor Uncle Sam

The Matanuska Valley settlers are described as revolting against their main creditor, Uncle Sam, completing a cycle from early settlement to outright refusal to settle debts as reported in the era.

Matanuska Valley Uncle Sam

Hairless Mice Explained From Bald Rodent Study

A Honolulu agricultural station directed by Dr. Oscar C. Magistad is reported by the Associated Press to have fed parent mice wheat tainted with thallium to produce hairless offspring. The purpose remains unexplained, though such research could someday influence farming.

United States Honolulu Oscar C. Magistad Associated Press U. S

The Silver Van Dyck Mystery Unfolds In Past Tales

Professor Henri Lardeau recounts how a missing Van Dyck linked to Andros Lardeau’s will resurfaces. Fritz Lutzmann’s arrest and a museum gift plan frame a tale of theft, deceit, and a perilous pursuit to restore the painting’s rightful home.

Andros Lardeau van Dyck Swiss National Museum Andres Lardeau Harper Fritz Lutzmann Foxcroft Lutzmann Professor Lardeau Colton God Corot Mr. Colton Montieth Henri Lardeau

Modern Artist Answer to Previous Puzzle

The puzzle lists clues across and down including a modern artist, various word meanings, and historical hints. It frames a crossword style challenge with definitions for faces of art, language, and ancient terms, culminating in a theme around art and era related words.

Painting's disappearance drives tense inquiry on porch

In a thriller tone, suspects discuss a missing painting and a silver rod weapon. The professor Lardeau and Foxcroft recall a gardener sighting and a gray haired man as key leads while Harper probes motives and past deceptions.

Foxcroft Harper Gerald Montieth Colton Lardeau Montieth Sergeant Harper Howard Griswold Zurich

Hollywood Dreamer Notes from an Exuberant Upper Story

A breezy Hollywood reminiscence sketches Frank and Alice Scully amid a bustling world of famous guests, artists, and well known writers in a revelry of creative life. The piece contrasts mellow home life with the lure of Manhattan and restless film industry scenes.

Frank Alice Scully Hollywood Wonder Skippy Sooloo Scully

Appointment of Administrator for Vopalka Estate

Notice is given that on December 31 1936 Lumir W Stritesky was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Frank Vopalka late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted must pay promptly Those having claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court Attorney Jos Mekota representing the estate

State of Iowa Linn County Joseph Frank Vopalka

Radio Programs Evening Clock Schedules Across Networks

A dense listing of NBC CBS and affiliated stations detailing 6:00 to 11:00 PM program blocks. Notable acts include Jimmy Kemper, Hampton Institute singers, Ed Wynn, Willson orchestra, and Frankie Masters. Multiple orchestras, vocalists, and broadcasts span WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO.

Jimmy Kemper Song Stories Nbc Weaf Chain Message of Israel WJZ Chain Hampton Institute Singers WEAF Herbert Foote CBS WOC WCCO Edward D'Annaband WABC WBBM KMOX Sophie Tucker Boy WGST Joe Cook Kmox Woc WJZ Sell Coleman Orch Rita Rio Orch George Olsen Orch Geeneee Pe Arnheim Orch Roger Pryor Orch WEAP Captain Diamond New York Philharmonic Symphony Orch Anne Seymour Fraternal Order of Eagles Budd Eddie House Woo Wcco Catholic Hour Joe Penner WCC Rubinoff Icbs Jack Benny Helen Traubel Professor Quiz Phil Baker Sunset Dreams Weap Chain Sia Eddie Cantor EAF Chain Walter Winchel John Charles Thomas Cco Edwin C. Hill de Rapee Orch Community Sing WABCO Nocturnal Singers H. V. Kaltenborn Irvey Hays Readings Cody and the Bunch Quartet Rowl Pryor Orch Ee Travers Orch Prankie Masters Abe Lyman Orch Vincent Lopez Orch Wwoc BB Alive Aes Venuti Orch Keee Fitzpatrick Orch Muriel Wilson Church of the Air Rev Pintsa ABC Aeolian ‘Trio

Morning Radio Schedule Mix From NBC and CBS

A fragmented listing shows NBC and CBS programs across the morning hours. Entries include WEAF WEAF Tone pictures WJZ WABC, Harold Nagel rhumba, Coast to Coast, church broadcasts with Senator King, Walberg Brown, Ward and Muzzy piano duo, and international broadcasts from London.

SOO Golernate Ensemble NBC Weaf Chain WJZ Chain CBS Tone Pictures Harold Nagel WABC WGST WEAF Church of the Air William H. King WBBM KMOX Wcco Walberg Brown String Ensemble WJZ OX Wgst Ward Muzzy London WEAP Joe Rines Arch Major Bowes Capitol Family Seeeneeeree University of Chicago Weaf Chai Radio City Music Hall Shabtenrorch Allan Tebsi Wawe Xmsk

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