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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

4

Freak Weather Blamed on Polar and Tropical Air Clash

Government meteorologists trace extreme cold in the west and severe floods in the east to persistent clashes between cold dry polar air and warm moist tropical air. Officials report January rainfall 2 to 6 times normal with some stations well above averages and ground saturation boosting runoff.

Washington Tropics R. Hanson Weightman United States R. J. Martin Weather Bureau Ohio River Basin Johnsonville Tenn Martin Arkansas Missouri Indiana W. J. Moxom

Seize Liquor and Slot Machines At Milford Club

State and government agents raided the Green Mill night club near Milford early Sunday and confiscated more than 20 quarts of sealed liquor four slot machines and liquor dispensing equipment.

Milford Green Mill Here

Gerard to Represent White House at King George Coronation

James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany was named special ambassador to attend the coronation of King George VI in May. He will be joined by Gen. John J. Pershing and Admiral Hugh Rodman as associates, all selected by President Roosevelt to represent the United States without overlapping duties of Ambassador Robert W. Bingham.

New York James W. Gerard Germany White House George VI England Gerard John J. Pershing Hugh Rodman Roosevelt Pershing Rodman U. S Robert W. Bingham

Radio Schedules Show NBC WABC CBS Listings Across Networks

Tuesday evening program grid lists Amos n Andy and Easy Aces on NBC and WJZ, Voice of Experience, Wonders of the Heavens, vocal and orchestral selections, guest stars, and dramatic features across WEAF CBS WABC and affiliated stations. Highlights include Henry Wilde van Loon, Griffen tenor, Alexander Woollcott, Johnny Reisman, Al Jolson, Fred Astaire, Backstage Wife, Modern Cinderella, Pepper Young, Myrt and Marge, Thomas programs, and multiple orchestras with varied network chains. National and regional stations such as WEAF CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO are referenced alongside specific acts and guests in one dense schedule.

Amos 'N Andy NBC Weaf Chain WJZ Chain WEAF CBS Wee Wee Henrik Wilde van Loon Aseeee Griffen WJZ Alexander Woollcott KMOX WGST WCCO Vivian Della Chiesa Johnny WABC WBBM Fred Astaire Husbands and Wives Jack Oakie Jimmie Ficher Rip van Winkle Kmox Ese Hatters Orch Inbc Emer Pryor Orch Russ Morgan Orch Frenkie Masters Orch Wbbm Il Wa Biemane Pepper Young Betty Crocker Larsen WOC Dick Ficher Orch Eee de Leath Kmox Woc Jean Dickinson Soprano EAF Myrt and Marge Wwcco Mas Axton Tenor Manhattan Ma Perkins the O'Neills Ken Sparnon Biesorf Busse Orch National Congress of Parents and Aneenote Association Jh E Institute of Music ABC Anco Iona Orch Weaf Cha Reaee Williams Clark Dennis Renfrew of the Mounted Amos N’ Andy Manhatters Orch Popeye, the Sailor Are Cozzi Goro de Lys Ruth Fred Allen Ero eseMaam Parade Nino Martini MOX Jessica Wragonette Prince Willson Arch WJZ Ch Family Planning Patti Chapin Hal Goodman Chain Bert K Orch Benny Goodman Ink Spots Gienn Gray Orch E “Coleman Roger Pryor Irnheim Orch Frankie Trombauer Larry Ine Ore

Washington Roundup Reflects Rift Over Surplus Profits Tax

In a muted White House meeting, Treasury Secretary Morgenthau and ICC Chairman Miller locked horns with officials over the corporation surplus profits tax. The ICC argues the tax benefits rail firms unevenly, while Morgenthau defends the policy as essential to Roosevelt's program.

Washington ICC Treasury Herman Oliphant Henry Morgenthau Oliphant Morgenthau White House Carroll Miller Roosevelt

Radio Schedule Snippet With NBC CBS Listings

A fragment lists morning programs and clumped network notes. Mentions NBC WEAF WJZ CBS CBS WABC and talkers like Oleanders Landt Trio Streamliners and The Wife Saver with various chain references.

Malcolm Claire NBC WEAF WJZ CBS Inbc Montana Slim WABC Breakfast Club Melody Graphic the Wife Saver MOX Adela_ Rogers St. Johns WEAP Tim Waly Sient Wis Bo the Cabbage Patch Chain

Attorneys File For New Trial Of Albert Cornwell

Attorneys for Albert Cornwell Manchester junk daler convicted in the marriage murder of Dan Shine Littleport farmer filed a motion for a new trial Monday citing 31 errors in the recent trial. Cornwell awaits sentencing.

Eleader Albert Cornwell Manchester Junk Daler Dan Shine Littleport Farmer Cornwell

Four Men Drowned In Kentucky Mine CaveIn

A Madisonville Kentucky dispatch reports four men died when a coal mine caved in while they fought flood waters. Victims named are Fred Monroe superintendent Carl Curry A B Utley and Chester Coffman. The collapse occurred as they worked to free the mine from flooding.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville Banner Madisonville Fred Monroe Carl Curry A. B. Utley Chester Coffman

Trail Delay Planned for Two Men on Extortion Charges

DES MOINES AP The trial of Gus Gordon a beer distributor and Burt Springer a salesman on conspiracy and extortion charges will be postponed to the March term of district court. They are free on 6000 bond each and accused of threatening tavern operators and promising police raid protection.

DES Moines Gus Gordon Burt Springer Liberty

Bandit Nets $2000 At Minnesota Bank

A tall, thin bandit held up the First National Bank in Shakopee Minnesota Monday afternoon taking about $2000 from tellers. Police described the suspect as a lanky man seen escaping on foot toward a nearby street.

Bandit Minnesota Bank Shakopee, Minn First National Bank

Bandit Forcibly Robs Shakopee Bank Vault

A robber forced three employees to lie on the floor and escaped after an attempted vault entry blocked by a time lock. He fled in a car driven by a companion. Shakopee lies about twenty miles southwest of St. Paul.

Shakopee St. Paul

Film Star Sues Over Husband Beating in Two States

Evelyn Prentiss, film actress, charges Earl Cooke with assault on their first anniversary in Grand Rapids Michigan on January 20 1935 and alleges a separate beating in Cedar Rapids Iowa in March 1935 as she files for divorce.

Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Evelyn Prentiss Earl Cooke Grand Rapids Mich

Nebraska Governor Pushes Smaller Property Tax Fund Spend

Nebraska will cut property tax fund expenditures by 411,876 for 1937 39 while proposing 11,391,963 more in federal social security and highway funds than 1935 37. Gov Cochran says cas fund expenditures will rise with fees gasoline taxes and other revenues.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska R. L. Cochran Cas Cochran

First Russian Multi Motored Aircraft Built in 1913

A 1913 record notes Russia built its first multi motored airplane, marking a milestone in early aviation history. The project reflected advances in engine power and design of the era.

Russia

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