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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
1
The Iowa Tax Service to Linn County supervisors reports omitted property worth over 21.7 million dollars found by assessors over six years. It urges strict enforcement, requiring full reporting by taxpayers and signatures only from owners or their agents, not attorneys.
Government reports list more than 4,000 killed in central Chile quake with aviators estimating up to 12,000 dead. The disaster area includes Chillan, a historic city, with theater collapse and widespread destruction across the agricultural belt south of Santiago.
The author argues the federal old age levy on wages will fail to fund pensions as deficits grow. He warns future retirees will face new taxes to cover pensions and criticize current uses of the tax for running expenses. The piece laments uncertainty about Washington’s ability to sustain pension reserves.
President Roosevelt cabled the Chilean president offering American relief for victims of the disastrous earthquake.
Reports from Chile describe a major quake spanning 450 miles from Valparaiso to Chil LAN, with Concepcion population 77,000 suffering about 2000 deaths and Chillan possibly 10000. Talca and Talea endured heavy damage as authorities mobilized radio, trains, ships, planes, and medical aid to the stricken area.
The Carnegie Seismological Laboratory announced on Thursday that the earthquakes in Chile are the severest ever recorded by the laboratory, marking a peak in its seismological data.
The Spanish embassy in Washington urges democracies to sell arms to the Spanish republic for defense. It says the war will not end until invaders are expelled and accuses Italy and Germany of sending extraordinary forces to prove Franco victory.
A historical note argues that future public costs will be paid from tax revenue collected from workers, possibly multiple times and by indirect means, implying a persistent burden on the labor force.
Reporter Charles Serry describes Chillan Chile after a devastating quake. The ruins bury 200 dead in each theater site. Survivors wander amid thick dust as two doctors perform forty operations without anesthesia, begging for medical supplies.
The Business Advisory Unit and Hopkins meet to foster government business cooperation. About 50 to 60 major industrialists participated, with Secretary Harry L. Hopkins seeking views on future commerce policies. Attendees endorsed Hopkins and anticipated his role in solving industry issues.
Seventy year old barber Gus Baldi has run a shop for 50 years without missing a day. He suddenly lost his sight and his wife hired a substitute. The substitute on the way broke an ankle and the shop closed for the day.
A 1939 reflection cites William Allen White on Calvin Coolidge, praising his virtues while noting his inertia amid modern change. The piece argues patriotism alone fails without foresight, urging adaptation to new technologies and policies to avoid future disaster.
George Shimek of Cedar Rapids won the 10,000 meter trials at Oconomowoc Wisconsin with a time of 18 49.8 earning a spot on the 1940 U S Olympic speed skating team. He outpaced Al Kucera of Chicago by eight tenths of a second and became the first Iowa skater to wear U S colors in the Olympics. Eight skaters were chosen for the team led by Leo Freisinger Charles Leighton Eddie Schroeder and Dell.
U S circuit court of appeals in Philadelphia affirms a district court injunction favoring the CIO in Jersey City New Jersey ruling against Mayor Frank Hague. The modification removes a clause allowing Hague to discriminate which groups may hold meetings in city parks, and upholds free speech at rallies and on distribution of materials.
Five surfmen from the Coast Guard reached Cheboygan Michigan after a two day 20 mile trek across ice in subzero temperatures. They abandoned a lifeboat on Lake Huron while aiding in a search for fishermen, then trudged ten miles the first night and ten more on the final morning. They were exposed and without food with frostbitten feet reported in three men.
The House Judiciary Committee agreed to investigate deportation cases of Harry Bridges and others forming the basis of an impeachment resolution against Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins. Chairman Hatton W. Sumners announced members would conduct their own investigations after a secret session before action.
John H Brookman 60 of 1920 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids a lumber dealer with Hatch and Brookman died at 745 am Thursday after a five year heart illness. Born March 8 1878 in Andalusia Indiana he moved to Central City at age 20 and later co founded Hatch and Brookman Lumber with L O Hatch. He was known as a top trapshooter and married Ellen Hatch July 10 1901.
Insurgent forces claim unopposed entry into Barcelona after a Dec 23 offensive, surrounding the capital and marching into its streets. The fall leaves Madrid and Valencia in Republican hands contested, while insurgent lines push toward northern fronts as government ministers flee toward Girona.
John Keneeny, 22, after three days of questioning led by Detective Tom Condon, confessed to stealing a car on January 13 and dismantling it at a garage in the rear of 720 Third Avenue SW. He also admitted taking tires and wheels from two other cars on January 21 and 22. Detectives recovered the vehicles and parts. Keneeny, arraigned on larceny charges, pled not guilty with bond set at $1,500.
Cedar Rapids Gas Company audit and appraisal referred to the city finance department and council after discussion showed differences of opinion. The report does not cover 1938 figures as the audit was ordered a year ago. Councils’ final decision may follow findings on earnings and a potential $80,000 income tax dispute with the government.
Washington report shows total revenue freight for the week ended January 21 reaching 590 359 cars. This marks an increase of 3 482 cars from the prior week and 20 126 cars above the same week in 1938 as announced by the Association of American Railroads.
Anna Shanahan, 75, of Cedar Rapids, is hospitalized with serious burns after bacon grease ignited while frying. She carried the pan outside as flames scorched hands arms neck and body. Her husband Philip, 77, suffered second degree burns aiding the rescue.
Gov. Lloyd C. Stark calls on Attorney General Roy McKittrick to appoint a prosecutor for Kansas City crime amid Pendergast feud. Judge Southern rejects the move, noting no evidence of lawlessness and saying McKittrick and Graves have limited authority as jurors begin reviewing gambling investigations.
SY PAUL AP Judge Grier M L Orr 82 of St Paul longtime prominent jurist died Wednesday night in Minnesota. Orr earned renown across the northwest for his judicial service and rulings.
Premier Caladier announced in the chamber that France and Britain will take necessary steps if Italian forces fail to withdraw from Spain. Bonnet warned Italy to respect the French empire, affirmed a wartime alliance, and emphasized non intervention remains. France reinforced its frontier against refugees as Mussolini hailed Barcelona's fall.
The column argues that a strong foreign policy lies in not losing wars and cautions against fiscal excess. It references a discrepancy of 56 million dollars found by Senator Adams and mocks Prohibition era spending. The piece concludes with a political jab favoring economy over New Deal excess.
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