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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
1
The column warns that Japan seeks a navy as large as England and the U S, predicting a cycle of ever larger fleets by major powers. It argues that posturing and “self defense” claims will escalate toward wider conflict, with Russia also expanding military power.
Former President Herbert Hoover argues a new road is needed to halt the New Deal farm reliefs and restore farming on solid ground. He urges three measures including higher food consumption via jobs, retirement of submarginal lands, and cooperative marketing to prevent surpluses and regain markets. He also suggests seeding substitutes to balance supply and demand.
The Iowa liquor commission announced its 121st store will open at Strawberry Point on Wednesday January 22. Manager will be Raymond G. Shriver with Joe B. Lathrop as assistant.
A posse of citizens thwarted an attempted holdup at the Allendale National Bank in Lawrence County Illinois killing one bandit and fatally wounding another. Sheriff M E Hastings reported the wounded gunman identified as Jack Griggs of Bridgeport and his brother Dale Griggs died from a bullet wound. A third bandit Johnny Boles also from Bridgeport escaped.
A speaker argues lack of state revenue harms the public and calls for arrests and prosecutions of those evading old age pension and state income taxes. The note emphasizes widespread avoidance by citizens who could pay. The call to action suggests prosecutions would deter further evasion and improve fairness.
The Senate munitions committee faced heated exchanges over alleged bias and attempts to besmirch Woodrow Wilson. Chairman Nye accused of falsifying records while Connally condemned the attack as political. Senator Pope warned against head hunting and overstepping authority as Clark defended the committee’s work.
Bruno Hauptmann resumed a routine life in prison awaiting a new date for execution. Mrs Hauptmann may visit only monthly now while a new procedure is required. The electric chair was tested but not set up and no last meal was arranged.
Donald Kirkpatrick, legal counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, told about 400 Iowa farmers that the farm program will rise under ACA as a revived counterpart to AAA. He spoke at the Iowa Farm Bureau convention as the second day ended, with M. L. Wilson, assistant secretary of agriculture, joining the discussions with corn and hog committee members and directors.
William Bohning a 51 year old farmer from Wiota shot himself early Thursday and was listed in critical condition at an Atlantic hospital. He had suffered a back injury in a fall days earlier.
Linn county supervisors approve a six month retroactive contract with the Linn County Medical Society to provide professional care, drugs, X ray, venereal clinics, and hospitalization coverage for indigent residents. Doctors decide eligibility and care. a medical director oversees a new county clinic in room 11 with daily doctor coverage and 24 hour on call for indigents.
A 1936 reflection on how thoughts and feelings drive actions and character. It asserts that inner mindset governs outward behavior, arguing that right thinking brings right living and influences the world through individual attitudes and kindness.
Palmer Alaska AP reports Ross L Sheely colony manager with Works Progress Administration approval ordered 160 families to clear ten acres each by May 1 for stump pulling. Investigators found some colonists refused work and Sheely imposed the ultimatum despite winter conditions.
Former President Herbert Hoover criticizes the New Deal agricultural program in Lincoln Nebraska. He argues the policy expands government control and regimentation of farming while warning against further limits and subsidies. He cites the progression from seven to more regulated crops and questions the impact on sharecroppers and taxpayer burden.
A White House conference agreed on an immediate temporary farm bill path. The plan would retire acreage for soil conservation and erosion control, with farmers paid federal rental for land retired, financed by a proposed 1936 appropriation of about 360 to 460 million dollars. Amended existing laws would fund and implement the program while potential permanent legislation could be delayed.
Governor Harold G Hoffman issued a 30 day reprieve for Bruno Richard Hauptmann hours before his execution was due. He cited diverse reasons not disclosed at this time and noted the reprieve would delay the punishment by at least eight weeks, potentially longer if new evidence emerges. AP reporting from Trenton details the decision following a U S Supreme Court denial of habeas corpus and stay requests.
London news report says the four power meeting among Britain France Italy and Japan agreed in principle to exchange information on contemplated naval limitations. Japan was invited to send observers to continued talks and a technical sub committee will be formed to align plans for qualitative limits on armaments.
AP reports Hauptmann’s reprieve news reached the Lindberghs in Wales by phone. A household member answered Colonel Lindbergh is not available for comment.
Federal judge grants preliminary injunction halting collection of processing taxes on Philippine coconut oil. Judge George C. Scott rules the tax unconstitutional under the Tenth Amendment and notes the 3 cent per pound levy funds a foreign state. A $30 000 bond is required, with temporary injunction on asset disposal pending final decision.
In Sioux City Iowa the gambling conspiracy case against Attorney General Edward O Connor is expected to be dismissed Monday. Indictments for perjury against State Treasurer Leo Wegman and State Agent William R Arthur may also be dropped. Woodbury County officials would not comment while awaiting Supreme Court rulings.
Walter Maley first assistant attorney general rejects Cedar Rapids Gazette report he will resign. He says he has no intention of resigning. Attorney General Ed OConnor, slated for a second trial next week on gambling conspiracy charge, declined comment.
Former Arkansas governor Harvey Parnell, known as the father of the state's good roads system, died in Little Rock on Thursday at age 54. He led Arkansas during his tenure and left a lasting impact on the state's road program.
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