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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1936
Page
1
The Des Moines commentary criticizes Governor Herring and state officials over the seals theft case tied to liquor enforcement. It blames leadership for evasive explanations and insufficient punishment, condemns unresolved corruption, and urges Iowa Democrats to abandon old figures and rally behind a new ticket in the June primaries.
Sam Renicks, a 32 year old Negro inmate, killed guard Charles Strickel at the Iowa men's reformatory in Anamosa. Charles Hall and Martin Norton subdued Renicks after the attack. Strickel died in the arms of fellow convicts. Norton aided the guard’s rescue. Authorities plan murder charges and solitary confinement for Renicks.
A reader recounts an industrial area's mental strain and a breakdown. Two ministers advised psychology or to quit the ministry, neither probing deeply. a medical psychologist and a specialist finally helped. The writer questions ministerial psychotherapy but acknowledges limits of science and the value of spiritual insight.
Hollywood veteran actress Pauline Frederick was reported out of danger Monday following an emergency abdominal operation last week.
Judge George C. Scott barred collecting a $1,000 annual retail liquor dealer tax from Hepburn, ruling the penalty is not a tax, violates due process, and is not an operative excise tax post repeal. The decision targets EN 1926 revenue act enforcement tied to liquor violations.
The Senate approved the 2.237 billion dollar compromise bond and cash bonus plan amid veteran group pressure and treasury debt fears. Final vote was 74 to 16 after rejecting currency inflation amendments. President Roosevelt is expected to veto, while supporters seek an override. The bill offers cash and bonds to World War II veterans with June 15 cash access and up to 3.5 million certificates outstanding.
County Attorney Carl Burkman said prosecutions in the liquor seals investigation are up to Attorney General Edward L. O Connor. He noted Gov Clyde L Herring's report on the seals mystery and said he turned over all evidence and grand jury records to Assistant Attorney General Lehan T Ryan for determination of good evidence.
The Prince of Wales will assume the title King Edward VIII. He signed a message to the lord mayor of London after his father’s death, stating the king died peacefully at 11 55 tonight and that he is deeply grieved.
Cedar Rapids showed strong retail ad gains in the first two weeks of January. The city posted 5.7 percent rise in the first week and 11.2 percent in the second week versus 1935, vs national increases of 2.5 and 5.5 percent. Advertising age tabulation from 59 cities supported the trend.
Stanley near four miles northeast of here the Duckett farmhouse owned by Mike Duckett and occupied by his son Mark and family was burned about 6 p m Monday the fire found between floors and spread before help could arrive all contents saved except basement loss partly covered by insurance no total damage estimate available
The Supreme Court adjourned after an 11 minute session without delivering the anticipated decision on the Tennessee Valley Authority act. A large crowd gathered in expectation, but the court chose to address several lesser cases first.
Paralyzing cold hit Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa with lows near 21 below zero on Monday. Temperatures rose to near zero by Tuesday as the Weather Bureau predicted a warmup and more snow. Rail lines and some telephone toll lines suffered outages while a freight train stalled in snowdrifts. officials expect improving conditions with a snow event to follow.
London dispatch says arrangements were made to bury Rudyard Kipling's ashes in Westminster Abbey's poets corner at noon on Thursday. The noted British poet and novelist will be laid to rest in the historic church after a life marked by literary influence and public service.
A. L. Taylor of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce told the Real Estate board at the Y M C A luncheon that Cedar Rapids is a good place to live and do business. He cited a 15 to 16 million dollar payroll, about 20 million in retail sales, and 33 million in wholesale sales locally, with an estimated population near 60,000, up 4,000 from the last census. Linn County agriculture includes 1,409 acres in vegetables, plus smaller plantings of horse radish, spinach, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, celery, carrots, beets, and pumpkins.
May Chris ties her way through New York society using glamour and beauty in a diverting new novel. The heroine ascends Park Avenue society but follows true love in the end. Starts serial publication tomorrow in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
News of King George V death spreads instantly across the empire as the four day illness ends at Sandringham. The Prince of Wales becomes king Edward VII designate with the royal family and Queen Mary at his side. The bulletin notes a peaceful passing at 11 55 p m. Eastern Standard Time.
The high court ordered immediate invalidation of AAA tax impoundments and a $200 million refund. The decision, opposed by the Solicitor General who warned it could undermine federal tax collection, marks a shift away from pay first and litigate later in tax challenges.
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