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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1938
Page
1
The President cautions industry that low wage cuts threaten purchasing power and a government offset may be needed. John L. Lewis vows bitter opposition to wage and price reductions seen as recovery collapse. Roosevelt hints at more taxes to fund pump priming, while Ford’s job impact is cited amid union and employer tensions.
The commerce department reported 1937 foreign trade rose by 1.5 billion from 1936. Exports totaled 3.346 billion, up 890 million. imports 3.084 billion, up 661 million. U.S. held 13 percent of world exports, with a 261.6 million favorable balance. Defense buying and better conditions fueled export gains.
Niagara Falls New York AP reports the Falls View bridge faces destruction as an immense ice mass snaps girders and cracks an arch. The 1000 foot span buckles under the worst ice jam in history, carrying the structure downstream as the jam grows to about 70 feet high.
After demolishing a block of stores, a 200000 dollar fire that threatened the midtown section of Trenton was brought under control on Wednesday. Thirteen firemen were overcome by smoke and gas. One, William Normandie, was in serious condition from suffocation.
In Town during the period beginning in 1933 when most who did business with the state had to make a contribution as a token of appreciation. A $500 fine was the cost to collectors of that fund to use it as they chose. They were never accused of soliciting bribes.
A 1938 feature urges married readers to avoid dull routine and stale habits. It asks if partners could live with a clone of themselves and suggests regular self examination to stay engaging. It warns that rusting minds dull marriages and stresses growth through new ideas and shared understanding.
The senate appropriations committee approved the annual navy appropriations bill totaling 549,227,842 dollars. It funds about 138 million for new warship construction and allocates 18,422,100 for new work and 119,641,050 for ongoing vessel construction. The bill adds two battleships, two cruisers, eight destroyers, six submarines, one minesweeper, one submarine tender, one free tug, and one oiler. No change from the house plan. the bill exceeds 1938 appropriations by 32,684,534 and is 15,178,619 under Roosevelt’s budget estimates.
Washington AP report says Justice Cardozo informed President Roosevelt of an intention to retire due to health but Roosevelt urged him to stay. Cardozo reportedly told friends his illness could prevent continued service, and Roosevelt suggested delaying action until recovery to decide on continuing.
President Roosevelt declares opposition to wage reductions as essential to maintain purchasing power. He urges mass production firms to lower prices and plans to consult with small business leaders and labor groups while warning that further cuts could trigger government action.
Mrs Josephine Murphy Culbertson filed for divorce from Ely Culbertson in Reno charging mental cruelty. An uncontested decree was to be granted at a private trial later Wednesday.
Mrs. Catherine Anagnos testified in superior court that she married at 14 and obtained a divorce at 16. She said her husband Thomas treated her like a slave and described the license as a burden she did not want to bear.
Fair weather and diminishing wind moderated temperatures in Iowa on Wednesday. Temperatures were forecast to rise in western and southern regions, with subzero to five below in the north and near zero to ten above in the south. Snow was reported in several towns as roads were cleared. two deaths were linked to the storm, including Frank Mason near Rockford.
Cedar Rapids escaped two days of strong northwest winds as temperatures fell to 3 below by early morning. A bright sun lifted the reading to 9 by mid afternoon while drifts reached 12 to 18 inches in spots and two to four inches overall. City crews and twenty extra workers cleared drifted streets as main roads remained travel friendly in eastern Iowa. Rail service stayed normal and wire services were unimpaired.
More than 500 attended Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce first annual meeting at the Shrine temple despite bad weather. The program featured a tribute to past leadership, a community service award to Harry E Boyd, and performances by the Heidelberg Singers. Walter L. Cherry of Chicago could not attend due to illness. his plaque goes to his brother Howard H. Cherry.
The Town aeronautics commission reported that engine failure caused the plane crash that killed Lt. Aubin and passenger C. Allan Fredrickson. New spark plugs were installed and pre ignition likely caused a miss and engine stoppage as St. Aubin tried to return to the Aviation Country Club airport.
Investigation opened into a Waterloo railroad collision that killed John G Griggs and William Rose. The westbound freight rammed a switch engine, tossing both men who died of skull injuries after leaping from the cab. Engineer J F Chapin and C E Shanks operated the trains. Len Myers was hospitalized but survived.
David F Baer, 37, of 2035 Linn Boulevard SE, was electrocuted at 8 am Wednesday while stalling a volt regulator at an Iowa Electric Light and Power substation in Grand Mound. Baer fell from a ladder, was struck by 33 000 volts, burned on face head and arm, and received two hours of artificial respiration from two fellow workers. The incident occurred on Highway 30. an eyewitness at a nearby gas station reported the fall.
The treasury refunded 1 029 too much tax to a person listed as Franklin D Roosevelt in Washington. The year ended June saw 32 253 803 in refunds to thousands of individuals and firms. The largest check went to Arthur Curtiss James for 1 458 100. Equitable Life Assurance of New York received 1 316 939, and American Gas and Electric 1 126 641. Overpayments included liquor refunds.
The Federal Trade Commission found Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. guilty of violating the Robinson Patman Act brokerage provisions. It ordered the chain to cease accepting allowances and discounts in lieu of brokerage on purchases. FTC said A and P’s buying agents rendered only buying services, not selling, and acted on salaried basis. After the act, A and P directed agents to accept no brokerage and to use seller paid quantity discounts.
A naval officer and a cadet were killed near Belleville when their plane struck a dirigible mooring mast at Scott Field. Lieut. Commander Emile Chourre of Consolidated Aircraft San Diego and Aviation Cadet Michael J. Ola U S Naval Reserve San Diego died in the crash.
London instructed ambassador Sir Henry Chilton to lodge a vigorous protest with insurgent authorities over bombing of open towns in Spain. Britain seeks to halt civilian deaths in the civil war and curb reprisals from recent aerial raids.
Arthur Bugs Baer notes a slang lesson from thirty years ago about brokers selling what they lack and buyers unable to pay. He observes Congress seeks to curb what he calls cooperative reprisals and predicts short sales will be outlawed except for cat and dog trades, describing dabbling in Wall Street as costly slang education.
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