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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
1
The column discusses Professor Karl Leib’s views on production and labor rights under US law, Iowa tax collections showing mid-year gains, Senator Gillette’s costly primary campaign, questions about democracy versus communism, Barbara Hutton’s citizenship and marriages, and a bill in the Sinois legislature requiring insurance for drivers with judgments against them.
Leon G. Turrou, once credited with breaking a German espionage ring, claims Edgar Hoover's jealousy led to his FBI dismissal for signing a pledge not to reveal information. He calls the action a prejudicial punishment and accuses Hoover of exploiting book and movie rights for personal gain.
Hollywood reports reveal Mrs. Julia Colombo still believes her son Russ Colombo is alive in Europe four years after his death. Relatives send weekly letters and a $398 monthly check from his life insurance, while portraying him as a famous expatriate to spare her shock.
The text notes that permission to use a car requires a court proving the driver's carelessness through investigation, with the policy taking effect only after legal findings.
Count Haugwitz-Reventlow posted 2000 pounds bail after Bow Street hearing on charges he threatened Barbara Hutton with bodily harm. He promised no contact with her and claimed no pistol on him. The case ties to the wardship of their two year old son Lance and a chancery matter. Bond set with two thousand pounds total. further hearing Tuesday.
Seven men were killed and several injured in a rock fall 3000 feet underground at the Praco coal mine of Alabama By-products company near Placo, 20 miles northwest of Birmingham. Dr. C E Elgin announced the deaths and called for more doctors and rescue workers as crews worked to reach the fallen section.
The Senate campaign funds panel may call WPA administrator Harry Hopkins to testify about alleged use of relief money for political purposes. Senator Walsh says Hopkins should appear to help remove suspicions about WPA politics.
The Gazette explains how to receive its issues while on vacation by contacting the Cedar Rapids Gazette circulation department or giving a carrier a vacation address order.
Cedar Rapids report notes Iowa Synod calls for abolition of military training at Coe. President Gage says board of trustees holds sole power to decide, while Arthur Poe emphasizes world conditions. Board chairmen expect no special meeting before October.
Delegates at the Towa synod annual convention urged enactment of a local option law to control liquor sales. The committee on social education and action urged measures on military training at Coe College, theater double features, liquor, and marriage laws, arguing against the current state liquor store system.
The Association of American Railroads reported for the week ended June 25 that revenue freight loadings reached 558,937 cars, up 3,368 from the prior week but down 211,008 from the year-ago week.
Washington,directed by the national economic committee, launched its sweeping monopolies inquiry with an initial meeting. The probe, hailed as one of Congress’s broadest investigations, aims to examine competition issues and potential antitrust violations.
Eamon de Valera was reelected premier of Ireland by the Dail Thursday in a 75 to 45 vote, confirming his leadership amid political tension.
A financier compares global debt to a doomed path of war spending and calls for disarmament to avoid universal bankruptcy. He warns that continuing arms buildup worsens the crisis and threatens civilization, urging action to halt escalation.
Washington confirms the largest fighting aircraft purchase in history totaling 14.44 million dollars for 98 long range bombers. Thirteen are four engine Racing bombers boosting the air corps to 42 of this type with over 3 000 mile range at speeds over 250 mph. A second contract for 78 B 18A bombers costs 7.70 million dollars, built by Douglas Aircraft of Santa Monica California, adding to over 250 medium bombers. A third contract for seven attack planes worth 297 180 dollars goes to Vultee Aircraft Downey California.
Mrs Clyde Rubey of 1029 2nd St SW reports many buyers sought a glider. An advertisement offering a $40 glider for $15 in the Gazette drew 15 responses and the item sold the second day after its appearance.
The Roosevelt administration launches a large fiscal year spending drive totaling about 88.5 billion dollars to fund WPA PWA CCC and other relief programs. WPA will aid up to three million people, PWA up to one billion, CCC to preserve 300000 youths and veterans, and the navy and army plan expanded construction and personnel.
July begins with hot conditions in Cedar Rapids as showers dropped 0.39 inches on Thursday. Temperatures rose from 71 at 6 am to 83 at 10 am and 91 by 2 45 pm while the Cedar River receded to about 5.6 feet below Thursday’s level on local gauges.
Postmaster General James Farley will ride a rear platform through Cedar Rapids at 3 35 p m on July 9, passing Chicago and arriving in Clinton at 1 40 p m. He will address Wisconsin postmasters at Sheboygan on July 8 and then proceed to Coa before heading to the west coast.
Governor Kraschel convened a public conference with three factions from the Maytag Washing Machine dispute at the Iowa statehouse. Attorney General Mitchell and executive assistant Kirtley joined the session with open press access as leaders stressed wages and prosperity.
France and Turkey announce a Franco Turkish treaty of friendship and a military accord over Alexandretta and Syria. The pact includes joint internal and external security, equal troop stations, and a six month collaboration while a three power treaty is negotiated. France may gain use of the Dardanelles.
In New York, a mid year surge in industrial raw material buying kept stocks rising on Friday. Copper rubber and cotton led gains as traders cashed in June profits ahead of the July 4 holiday, with many shares reaching new yearly highs by about $3 a share.
Indians discovered the body of Medill McCormick 21 on a near inaccessible ledge of Sandia Peak after an eight day search. A wallet hat and jacket nearby confirmed identity. authorities plan to recover the body with climbers and ropes.
W H Fiebelkorn a farmer near Vinton found a purse with 19 57 in the loop district. He turned it in at the police station and waited for the owner Mrs Frank Dostal 1817 I street SW to be located by police before continuing his chores.
The administrative board of the National Catholic Welfare Conference expressed hope that American Catholic youth groups will refuse to participate in the second world youth congress to be held at Vassar College this August.
Congressman Snell resigns during paid vacation provoking talk that aging Republicans cannot sustain party unity. The piece mocks GOP discipline and uses satirical language to claim the party lacks enough members to support a refined chain letter scheme.
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