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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
1
The Roosevelt message to Congress warns of ongoing world conflict and urges an $800 million naval build program while calling for anti profiteering laws and wartime burden sharing. It stresses defending both American coasts and notes domestic concerns like education as the nation faces looming security threats.
A Great Western freight locomotive exploded near Melbourne Iowa at 4 30 am Friday killing engineer F A Holmes and fireman W F Krautz and seriously injuring brakeman Tillman Hartzer. Seventeen empty reefers derailed as fifty three cars blocked the line and wrecking crews rushed in from Des Moines and Oelwein.
A 1938 column quotes Joseph Parker Emily Dickinson and Chesterton on life faith and self adjustment. It muses on friendship self discipline and moral action with a closing note about keeping one’s mind steadfast in Thee.
Cedar Rapids saw a rapid warm up Friday after morning clouds broke. Reading from midnight to 2 30 p m shows temperatures rising from 4 below to 28 degrees as highs hit 12 and 28 later.
Washington reporters note that shortly after President Roosevelt’s defense message the House heard criticism of the reciprocal trade treaty policy. Rep Plumley of Vermont called the plan “the one sure road to war” and warned it could lead to entangling alliances and sacrifice for the nation.
Vienna reports say Greek Premier Metaxas has proclaimed an absolute dictatorship and holds multiple key ministries. The move follows a history of royalist control, martial law, and parliamentary dissolution aimed at a corporative state modeled after Italy.
The Illinois Central system posted a 1937 net income of 1,960,316, up 1,195,573 from 1936. The gain includes a 1,579,083 credit from 1936 excise retirement tax. Railway operating revenues rose to 114,015,809 and net railway operating income increased to 17,881,815.
Washington AP reports a government all risk crop insurance plan as part of the ever normal granary program. President Roosevelt approved starting in wheat next season after talks with House Agriculture chair Jones and Senator Pope. The plan would use 1937 soil benefits funds and set up a $100 million government corporation to write insurance with safeguards and possible expansion to other crops. The conference committee planned to meet Saturday to review the compromise ahead of final congressional action next week.
Forbes lists Cedar Rapids as a leading spot for concentrating sales activity collections and promotions. It ranks as the third best high-spot territory in the United States with a median year‑over‑year gain of one percent, among regions with populations over one million.
The executive committee of the retail merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announced a special committee to study issuing a new city directory. Hal Sheridan was named chairman, with members A L Smulekoff A L Killian A L Taylor executive secretary and John W Beck assistant secretary.
University of Iowa officials announce the resignations of Prof. Lee Travis and Prof. Christian Ruckmick from the psychology department. Ruckmick denies resigning, saying he withdrew last December and awaits action by the state board of education with a leave of absence previously granted. Travis, former head, had gained fame for brain wave apparatus and a speech clinic aiding stutterers.
About 200 railroads filed in the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals to annul the national bituminous coal commission minimum price orders. The Association of American Railroads announced the action and asked for a stay to delay the effective date pending final determinations of legality.
Secretary Ickes announced a $34,442,240 contract to Interior Construction Co. of Oakland for completion of the Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia River. The bid by a ten firm syndicate includes Silas Mason Co. and Walsh Construction Co. Work to start within 30 days. project to finish in four years.
A man who entered a Cleveland chain store Thursday night paused to be fitted with black oxfords before robbing the store manager Joseph Strunk of eight dollars.
The State Department said US Japan relations were growing tenser due to repeated incidents in China involving American nationals and property. Japan sent two senior army officers to Shanghai and Nanking to investigate conditions as protests were lodged against censorship and alleged mistreatment.
The State Department issued a sharp note to Japan on January 17 protesting continued flagrant disregard of American rights by Japanese troops in Nanking and other Chinese cities. The note, the strongest since the Panay incident, says Japanese steps to protect U S rights are inadequate to prevent attacks on American nationals and property in China.
A group of aldermen moved to eliminate double features in Chicago movie houses. Dr. Herman WN Bundesen of the board of health said bargain programs cause eyestrain, disrupt children sleep and over stimulate both adults and children. A subcommittee seeks a ruling from the corporation counsel on legality of barring the double features.
UPI reports Chairman Carl Vinson of the House Naval Affairs Committee introduced a bill seeking an 20 percent boost in U S naval strength. The $800 million program would add 47 ships including three new battleships and eight aircraft carriers, plus 25 destroyers and nine submarines, aiming to surpass treaty limits and match other powers.
Two mechanics from Keeshin Motor Express 40 Eighth Avenue SW were overcome by carbon monoxide at 5 50 PM Thursday and taken to St Luke's hospital where oxygen was given. James Davidson 35 of 393 Seventeenth Street SE and Richard C Kottmeier 33 of 717 Fourth Avenue SW were released Friday morning after treatment. Kottmeier fell ill while overhauling a truck motor as a fan operated and a window remained open.
Senator Burke faces Senate Judiciary subcommittee claiming the National Labor Relations Board exceeded its statutory powers to harass critics of the agency. He cites Stackpole Carbon and Weirton Steel hearings as examples while urging full hearings on alleged bias. A majority supported a probe but debated its form.
In Miami Florida the American Federation of Labor pledged full support to President Roosevelt for the national defense program on Friday.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize millions for navy and army expansion to bolster national defense. He proposed a 20 percent navy build program, an overall $29.2 million long range plan for 1938 39 and up to $17.33 million for army improvements including 8.8 million for anti aircraft guns.
Frederick W. Carberry a widely known community song leader died at his Milwaukee home Thursday night from heart disease. He was active in local music programs and civic events. He is survived by relatives and friends in the area.
A column by Arthur Baer critiques the idea of a small business defined by income, contrasting past boom era optimism with modern realities. He implies many so called small businessmen rely on borrowed prospects and fringe assets, while noting the myth of a million dollar enterprise.
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